Obituaries

Rose "Jo" Mary Gentz

Rose "Jo" Mary Gentz

May 22, 2015

Rose “Jo” Gentz of Grafton went home to heaven on May 22, 2015 at the age of 95 years. Rose was born in Grafton, WI on May 19, 1920, the daughter of the late George and Ella (Nee Fischer) Habich. Rose was united in marriage on June 19, 1943 to the love of her life, Harold “Bud” Gentz at...

Gordon "Gordy" E. Bast

Gordon "Gordy" E. Bast

May 22, 2015

Gordon E. “Gordy” Bast 76, of Cedarburg died peacefully on May 22, 2015 surrounded by his family at Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee Campus in Mequon. Gordy was born in Rockfield, WI on August 5, 1938 the son of the late Seno J. and Evelyn M. (nee Harlander) Bast. Gordy was united in marriage on June 21, 1969 in Milwaukee,...

Ronald F. Thierfelder

Ronald F. Thierfelder

May 22, 2015

Ronald Frederick Thierfelder went to his heavenly home surrounded by family and God on Friday, May 22, 2015 at the age of 57 years. Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mequon, 11450 N. Wauwatosa Road followed by a Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m. Burial to follow at the church...

Stephen "Skip" E. Stein

Stephen "Skip" E. Stein

May 14, 2015

Stein, Stephen E. “Skip” Of Sparta, formerly of Cedarburg, Wisconsin Passed away unexpectedly May 14, 2015 at the age of 65 years Loving brother of Fred, Stu (Jean), Tim (Kate), Chris (Ann), Nancy (Jay), and Nadine (Grant). Also survived by loving nephews, nieces, and many dear friends. Proceeded in death by his loving parents, Fredrick A. and Anna G....

Rosemary Ross

Rosemary Ross

May 11, 2015

Rosemary Ross (nee Mellon) of Cedarburg, died suddenly at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton on Monday, May 11, 2015 at the age of 92. Rosemary was born in Michigan on November 7, 1922. Rosemary was a longtime member of First Immanuel Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening, reading, cooking, baking and spending time with her family. Rosemary is survived by...

Brad  T. Babor

Brad T. Babor

May 11, 2015

Babor, Brad Thomas “Bradley” of Cedarburg. We lost one of the good guys on May 11, 2015, at the age of 55. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary (nee Lipscomb). Adoring dad of Grace Babor. Favorite son-in-law of Alice (Tom DeVeau) Lipscomb. Handsome and loving brother of Brad’s twin, John V (Aaron) Babor, Paige Babor, Greg (Dr. Catherine)...

Audrey A. Zwickey

Audrey A. Zwickey

May 8, 2015

Audrey A. Zwickey (nee Frank) found peace on Friday, May 8, 2015 at the age of 92 years. Mrs. Zwickey was born April 16, 1923 in Duluth, MN. The daughter of the late Walter and Elsie (Nee Schneider) Frank. She married Kenneth Zwickey on July 1, 1944 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church. Mrs. Zwickey was a homemaker and...

Leland C. Krenke

Leland C. Krenke

May 7, 2015

Leland C. Krenke of Grafton passed away peacefully on Thursday May 7, 2015 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon at the age of 88 years. Leland was born in New London, WI to the late Charles & Clara (nee Schlintz) Krenke on October 25, 1926 and married the late Elvera (nee Bauer) on May 31, 1947 in Sheboygan, WI....

Christin R. Zinzer

Christin R. Zinzer

May 3, 2015

Christin Rene Zinzer Christin Zinzer passed away on May 3, 2015, from a sudden illness, at the age of 42. Cherished and beloved daughter of Dan and Gail Zinzer. Beloved sister of Danny (Shari Timberlake) Zinzer. Proud graddaughter of Leora Warren. Further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Christin was born on September 29, 1972, in Chicago...

Sandra J. Niemuth

Sandra J. Niemuth

May 2, 2015

Sandra Jean Niemuth, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, age 65, of Grafton, WI passed away following her battle with cancer on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton with her family by her side. Sandy was born on September 21, 1949 the daughter of William and Rita (Fager) Nick. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy,...

Wilbur "Wil" A. Ebel

Wilbur "Wil" A. Ebel

May 1, 2015

Of Mequon. May 1, 2015 at the age of 79 years. Beloved husband of the late Judith (nee Schmitt). Dear father of Kathryn (Ronald) Lattanzi and Steven (Jean) Ebel. Dear grandfather of Rachel, Andrew and Kyle. Dear brother of Elaine Streil and brother-in-law of Daniel (Shawneen) Schmitt. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Saturday, May 9,...

Harry J. Frank

Harry J. Frank

Apr 29, 2015

Surrounded by loved ones, Harry J. Frank was born to eternal life on April 29, 2015 at the age of 86 at St. Mary’s HospitalOzaukee. A celebration of Harry’s life will be held at St. Francis Borgia North Church in Cedarburg on Friday, May 8, 2015. A visitation will take place prior to the funeral service from 10:00 am...

Jane M Boehm

Jane M Boehm

Apr 28, 2015

Jane M. (nee Didier) Boehm of Port Washington, passed away on April 28, 2015 at Harbor Cove in Port Washington, at the age of 84 years. Jane was born in Decada, WI on April 22, 1931, the daughter of the late Victor and Suzanne (nee Aultman) Didier. She was later united in marriage to the late Edward “Bud” Boehm...

Roy J. Eickstedt

Roy J. Eickstedt

Apr 27, 2015

Roy J. Eickstedt passed away peacefully on Monday April 27, 2015 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon at the age of 92 years. Roy was born in Cedarburg, WI on February 25, 1923 to the late Raymond and Norma (nee Heckendorf) Eickstedt and married Verna (nee Riebe) on October 19, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedarburg. Roy was...

Leroy W. Paulin

Leroy W. Paulin

Apr 25, 2015

LeRoy Paulin, 93, of Grafton, died peacefully on April 25, 2015 in his home with his family at his side. LeRoy was born on October 24, 1921 in Grafton, Wisconsin, the son of Frank and Esther (Kruetzer) Paulin. He lived in Port Washington as a child but when school was out for the summer he rode the streetcar to...

Sabina "Sally" R. Gerfin

Sabina "Sally" R. Gerfin

Apr 24, 2015

Sabina "Sally" Gerfin (Nee Moroder) Of Jackson, formerly of Cedarburg. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated for Sabina "Sally" Gerfin at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at St. Francis Borgia North Catholic Church in Cedarburg. Sally passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015. She had just celebrated her 89th birthday. Fr. Tom Eichenberger will celebrate the Mass....

Geraldine K. Harrison

Geraldine K. Harrison

Apr 23, 2015

Harrison, Geraldine K. (Nee Miller) of Mequon, April 23, 2015 at the age of 76. Loving wife of 55 years to Phil. Loving mother of Fran Fleisher and Ed Harrison. Dear sister of Bob Miller. Further survived by five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Geraldine was preceded in death by her sister Jacqueline Vest and...

Janet A. Krause

Janet A. Krause

Apr 19, 2015

Janet Ann Krause (nee Myszewski) 75 of Cedarburg, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Janet was born July 22, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (nee Chmiel) Myszewski. Janet was married on September 19, 1959, in Glendale, Wisconsin to her beloved husband Marvin Krause for over fifty-five years. Janet was a long-time...

Lester F. Riebe

Lester F. Riebe

Apr 17, 2015

Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 24, 2015 at 6:00pm at First Immanuel Lutheran Church, W67 N622 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg for Lester F. Riebe, lifelong resident of Cedarburg who died on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Lasata Care Center from natural causes at the age of 90 years. Interment will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at...