Obituaries

May 1, 2014

Thomas R. Haugstad of Grafton formerly of Cedarburg passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday May 1, 2014 at the age of 80 years. Tom was born in Black River Falls, WI on June 3, 1933 to the late Theodore & Beulah (nee Torkelson) Haugstad and married Margaret Ann (nee Easter) on November 27, 1971 in Brown Deer,...

Apr 30, 2014

Grafton resident, Luella Wellenstein entered eternal life on April 30, 2014 at the age of 100 years. Luella was born February 8, 1914, the daughter of George and Rose (nee Prom) Stern. She grew up in the town of Saukville on the family farm. Luella graduated from Port Washington High School in 1932 and received her teaching degree from...

Apr 26, 2014

On April 26, 2014, at 52 years of age, Douglas Zorn went home to be with Jesus his Savior whom he loved. A celebration of his life will be held at Alliance Bible Church on Friday, May 2 at 6:00pm. A visitation will take place prior from 3:00pm to 5:45pm and a dinner reception will follow the service. Memorials...

Apr 26, 2014

Apr 25, 2014

Richard “Rick” Briggs was born to Eternal Life on April 25, 2014, at the age of 63 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2014, 5PM at St. Francis Borgia South Catholic Church, in Cedarburg. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, from 4-7PM at the Mueller Funeral Home, in...

Apr 25, 2014

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at the Grafton Mueller Funeral Home 979 N. Green Bay Road at 12:00pm (Noon) for Carl Koopmann, 88 years old who died on April 25, 2014 at Dekora Springs in Saukville. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 11:30am until the time of services. Memorials...

Apr 25, 2014

Borkenhagen, Shirley M. (nee Nitz) formerly of Saukville, WI, April 25, 2014, age 82 years. Wife of the late James. Loving mother of Linda (Tom) Licht, Ed (Linda), Paul, Julie (Gregg) Richardson, Mary (Ken) O’Connell, Joe (Colleen), Marty (Karl) Schildbach, and Matt Borkenhagen. Further survived by 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by 2...

Apr 23, 2014

Patricia A.Thorn Of Cedarburg. Born to Eternal Life April 23, 2014 at the age of 74 years. Beloved wife of Ernie for 54 years. Loving mom of Greg (Julie) Thorn. Devoted “Nana” of Derek and Becky (Steven Derlein) Thorn.  Dear sister of the late Raymond (the late Grace) Guerndt, Doris (the late Hank) Tennies, the late Edward Jr. (Audrey)...

Apr 23, 2014

Joseph Donald Myers, 38, of Grafton, WI passed away Wednesday April 23, 2014 in Cedarburg, WI. Joe was born January 20, 1976 in Chicago Heights, IL, the son of Jim and the late Linda (nee Bowman) Myers, and married Melissa (nee Finn) on October 30, 2004 in Racine, WI. Joe graduated from Cedarburg High School in 1993 and from...

Apr 22, 2014

Many of you have sent such wonderful messages to us in the past few days. Each and every word has been more comforting than you could possibly know. Amy and I were with mom when she passed away early Tuesday morning. We lost our best friend, our rock, our angel. Our mom was never one for fuss. In lieu...

Apr 22, 2014

Palmer H. Gierach was taken to be with his Savior April 22, 2014 at the age of 91 years. Palmer was born August 7, 1922 at this farm in Mequon, the son of Edwin and Ida (nee Schmidt) Gierach. On July 30, 1955 he was married to Edna Mueller at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lakefield. He is preceded...

Apr 20, 2014

Buechs, Lester J. of Jackson, joined his Savior Easter morning April 20, 2014, age 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor (nee Loeffler). Brother of Charles (Veryl) Buechs. Brother-in-law of William & Sandra Loeffler. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by 1 brother and 3 sisters. Funeral Service Thursday, April 24, 2014...

Apr 20, 2014

Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 7:00pm at Alexian Village Chapel, 9301 N. 76th Street in Milwaukee, WI for Doris J. Beyer who died on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the age of 81 years of natural causes at Alexian Village Nursing Home. Memorial visitation will be held on Thursday at the chapel from...

Apr 20, 2014

Janet A. Heidtke of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday April 20, 2014 at Aurora Medical Center in Hartford, at the age of 89 years. Janet was born in Milwaukee, WI on May 4, 1924 to the late Henry & Louise (nee Kurth) Hill and married Fred Heidtke on May 26, 1945 at Hephatha Lutheran Church in Milwaukee....

Apr 17, 2014

(Nee Dudovich), long time resident of Cedarburg, April 17, 2014 age 90 yrs. Beloved wife of the late Paul John Dondero. Loving mother of Mary (Patrick) Thelen and Paul (Susan). Loving grandma Betty of Drew and Brendt Dondero. Special friend of the late Warren Poehlmann. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday,...

Apr 13, 2014

Verna Effenheim, a longtime resident of Grafton, passed away on April 13, 2014, at the age of 88 years. Verna was born on January 22, 1926, in Grafton, the daughter of the late Robert Oberheu and the late Hulda (nee Noltze) Oberheu. After her school days, Verna went to cosmetology school, in Milwaukee, to become a beautician. Verna was...

Apr 6, 2014

Joseph Zuba, 56, of Cedarburg, Sunday, April 6th 2014. Loving husband of Rebecca (Seyfert) Zuba. Beloved son of Marcella (Rodriguez) Zuba and the late Leonard Zuba and son-in-law of Art and Joan Seyfert. Loving father of Jacob Zuba, Joseph Zuba, Sheila (Victor) Perez, and Jessica (Andrew) Rechcygl. Dear grandfather of Luciana and Laisy. Dear brother to Jerry (Betty Jo),...

Apr 2, 2014

Dennis Robert Keegan Of Grafton. April 2, 2014 at the age of 64 years. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Lopez) for 42 years. Loving dad of Dustin (Dana) Keegan. Very proud “Bumpa” of Bella Keegan. Dear brother of Sharon (Jerry)Yoakum and the late Patrick Keegan. Dear brother-in-law of Al (MaryLou) Lopez and the late Frank (Sarah) Lopez. Further survived...

Apr 1, 2014

Seidensticker, Philip A. of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2014, age 73 years. Loving husband of Pat Seidensticker. Proud dad of Dan and Duane Seidensticker; Ron, Paula, and Jon (Jenni) Loyas. Proud grandpa of Hilary, Tanner, Alyssa, and Jacob. Further survived by 2 sisters, 1 brother, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Saturday, April 5,...

Mar 29, 2014

Meta A. Juedes (nee Borchardt) of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully at Lasata Care Center on March 29, 2014 at the age of 91. Meta was born in Milwaukee, WI on May 30, 1922 the daughter of the late Walter and Ida (Nee Bentz) Borchardt. On January 24, 1942 Meta was united in marriage to the late Walter Juedes at...