Obituaries

Feb 6, 2024

Norbert Oswald Barelmann was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 and joined his loving wife, Joanne, in the fullness of God’s care and love. He was 93 years old. Norbert was born May 13, 1930, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, the youngest of five sons, to the late Frederick and Helen (nee Kreuter) Barelmann. He was baptized...

Feb 5, 2024

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Feb 4, 2024

Gloria (Janolis) Brieske passed away peacefully at age 100.5 years, on February 4, 2024. She was born to Felix and Amelia Janolis on June 26, 1923, the fifth of six children. She grew up in the large white square house on Hwy 131, just at the entrance to Kinney Valley, from infancy until the day of her marriage.

Feb 3, 2024

Robert “Bob” A. Britt,

Of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024, at the age of 55. He was born on March 6, 1968, to his loving parents, Bob Britt and Peggy (nee Wyss). Bob was united in marriage with Carrie (nee Bowen). Their 28 years together was blessed with three children, Nicholas, Alexander,...

Feb 3, 2024

Leo A. Thiel

Of Port Washington, formerly of Cedarburg died peacefully at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, WI on February 3, 2024 at the age of 86. Leo was born in Des Plaines, IL on March 24, 1937 to Leo S. and Caroline (Szczerbicki) Thiel. He met Patricia C. Grambor, the love of his life shortly out...

Feb 2, 2024

David (Dave) M. Miske, of Cedarburg, passed away on February 2, 2024 at the age of 62. Dave was born on November 28, 1961 to his late parents, Martin Miske and Mildred (nee Falk) in West Bend.

Dave graduated from Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School in 1980. He then worked for Todd Equipment, which later...

Feb 2, 2024

Dennis L. Prochnow,

Of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024 at the age of 74. He was born on September 23, 1949, to his loving parents, Marvin Prochnow and Evelyn (nee Wilhelme).

Dennis was a man of many hobbies; you could find him putting a puzzle together or gardening....

Jan 30, 2024

Helmuth M. “Hal” Thiele Jr.

The history of Milwaukee is steeped in iconic industries such as brewing, meat packing, and leather tanning. Helmuth “Hal” Thiele Jr. played a proud part in that history as the President of Thiele Tanning Company. Hal passed away unexpectedly on January 30th, 2024, at the age of 72, in Grafton,...

Jan 23, 2024

Michael Thomas Roy,

Of Grafton, WI was born into eternal life after a long battle with addiction on January 23, 2024 at the age of 33.

Michael was born in Watertown, WI on December 22, 1990, to Todd and Barb Roy (nee Gerlach). He grew up in Grafton attending Our Savior,...

Jan 21, 2024

Shirley Mae Perry, a remarkable woman, was born on July 5, 1951, in Port Washington, WI, and peacefully entered eternal life on January 21, 2024, at the age of 72 at Aurora Medical Center - Grafton.

Shirley's journey began on a farm where her love for cooking, baking, and a strong work ethic flourished under...

Jan 17, 2024

STEVEN J. TRADEWELL

-PORT WASHINGTON- formerly of Milwaukee, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 17, 2024, after a brief hospitalization, age 55 years. Survived by his mother, Darlene Tradewell, sister, Jeanine (Rich) Swiatlowski, aunt, Dianna Schmit, nieces, Abigail and Molly Swiatlowski, and nephew, Zachary Swiatlowski. Private family services will be held.

Jan 14, 2024

Thomas “Tom” E. Dolan Jr.,

Passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024, at the age of 69. Tom was born on May 18, 1954, to his late parents, Thomas Dolan Sr and Lois (nee Schnellbaecher). He was united in marriage to his wife, Laurel (nee Dowdy) on July 25, 1980. Together, their marriage was blessed...

Jan 11, 2024

Terry L. Smith, of Grafton passed away at his home on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the age of 53 years. He was born on September 14, 1970, the son of the late Steven M. Smith and Shelia R. (nee Burnett) Smith. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, starting at 2:00 PM, at...

Jan 10, 2024

Jodi Lynn Antholz entered eternal life on Wednesday January 10, 2024 at the age of 56 years.

Jodi was born on November 21, 1967 to her late parents Glenn Antholz and Mary Ann (nee Rusch).

Jodi was born with a very rare genetic disorder known as Cri du Chat syndrome. There...

Jan 10, 2024

Lucille Ella Matter (nee Butt),

Passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024. She was born on February 3, 1931 to her late parents, Otto Butt Sr. and Heidi (nee Benicke). She was baptized on February 22, 1931 and confirmed June 11, 1944, both by Rev. Otto at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in West Bend, WI....

Jan 9, 2024

Sindelar, Kurt Michael

was a good man. He will be missed. He was born on December 21, 1949 and died on January 9, 2024---way too soon.

Kurt graduated from UWM with a degree in Economics. He worked at many jobs: welder, stadium beer seller, and mostly at Wisconsin Gas as a technician.

Jan 7, 2024

Curtis “Curt” S. Baertlein

Of Hubertus. Died Sunday, January 7, 2024 at the young age of 53 years of natural causes.

Loving husband of Shelley (nee Adams) for 23 years. Proud dad of David and Caitlyn. Beloved son of Delores and the late Robert Baertlein. Caring brother of Robert Jr. (Karen) of Colorado Springs, Colorado,...

Jan 5, 2024

Leah E. Wunsch (nee Flynn)

Of Port Washington, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 5, 2024. Leah was born on February 10, 1936 to her late parents, John Flynn and Dellila (nee Schoening). She was united in marriage with Kenneth “Ken” Wunsch on September 17, 1955 and...

Jan 4, 2024

Dulcie H. Shaleski (nee Game)

Peacefully passed away on January 4, 2024. She was born on July 30, 1941, to her late parents, Arthur Game and Hermoine (nee Anthony) in New Delhi, India. On April 15, 1963, she was united in marriage to her late husband, Dale Shaleski. Together, their marriage was blessed with two children, Cynthia...

Jan 4, 2024

John R. Finco,

of Mequon, WI passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in home on January 4, 2024 at the age of 90. John proved that age was just a number and although he was 90, there wasn’t much he wasn’t willing or able to do. John was born in Ironwood, Michigan on May 2, 1933, to the...