Obituaries

Dec 3, 2023

Carl P. Wittenberg “Phil” , 95, of Grafton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023. Phil was born to Carl and Irene Wittenberg of Cedarburg, Wisconsin on June 18, 1928. He graduated from Cedarburg High School in 1946 after having soloed in a Piper 13 at Stevenson Fox Farm Field. He was a graduate of the University of...

Dec 3, 2023

John E. Eckhart “Ecky” age 75, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023, with his family by his side.

John was born on July 20, 1948, in Milwaukee to the late William and Ruth (nee Kaliebe) Eckhart. He attended St. Paul Lutheran Grade School and went on to graduate from Grafton High School. John was...

Dec 2, 2023

Janet B. Lauer

(nee Keller) of Grafton, passed away on December 2, 2023 at her home at the age of 79. Janet was born on June 15, 1944 in Cedarburg, WI the daughter of the late Harry Keller and the late Edna (Nee Fischer) Keller. She is a graduate of Milwaukee Lutheran High School. Her love for...

Dec 2, 2023

LeRoy “Lee” F. Jost,

Lee Jost of Cedarburg, WI was called to Heaven on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the age of 95. He was born at the old St. Michael’s Hospital in Milwaukee on June 21st, 1928 to proud German immigrants, Emilia and Gustav Jost. Lee was a man of strong Christian faith, love of Country...

Nov 29, 2023

Dennis T. Kranz, age 87, passed away on November 29, 2023 with his family by his side. Dennis was born and raised in Milwaukee. He was the youngest child of Harry and Theresa (nee Miller) Kranz. After high school he met his wife Elaine, during dancing lessons at the Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee. Dennis served the city of Milwaukee...

Nov 28, 2023

Betty L. Guddeck, 93, of Grafton passed away on Tuesday, November 28th at Anita’s Gardens of Grafton. Betty was born May 6th, 1930, to Max and Savera (nee Jens) Krause in Milwaukee, WI.

She grew up in Milwaukee where she enjoyed going to movies with her mother, especially musicals, and was a member of a...

Nov 25, 2023

Anthony (Tony) James Fojut, 83, of Cedarburg, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25th, with his family at his side. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a passion for life.

Born on March 6, 1940, Anthony was a devoted father to his three children, Michele, Michael, and Gregg. He was a...

Nov 24, 2023

Mary Alice Wolfe (nee Mueller) of Grafton joined Jesus in Heaven on November 24, 2023, at the age of 92. Mary’s greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with family and praising God. Born May 17, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Robert and Frances Mueller, she was the sixth born of eight children. Mary met the love...

Nov 22, 2023

Wieck, Richard “Dick”

Of Grafton, passed away on November 22, 2023. Dick is survived by his sons, Dennis (Sharon) and Kevin. Further survived by 6 Grandchildren, 6 Great-Grandchildren, sisters Sharon and Marlene, and daughter-in-law, Michelle Preisler. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Shirley and daughter, Marcy Michels.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November 29...

Nov 20, 2023

Ronald J. Malecki

Today, November 20, 2023 we announce the passing of Ronald “Ron” Malecki, age 85, after a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer. A visitation will take place at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church in Milwaukee from 11:00 am – 12:45 pm on Monday, November 27th. A funeral Mass at the church will...

Nov 18, 2023

Jerrold (Jerry) M. Skopek of Cedarburg was born to eternal life on November 18th, 2023, at the age of 80 years. Jerry’s greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with his family. Beloved husband of Christine (nee Palsgrove). Loving father of Peggy (Jim) Stern, Amy (Bruce) Nielsen, Kathy (Marty) Auchter. Proud grandfather of Ashley, Heather, Joey, Raymond and Margaret....

Nov 6, 2023

Joanne Ellen Rosander (Palmerton),

Age 77, Joanne passed on November 6th, 2023 in Grafton, WI surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with lung cancer. Joanne was born on February 7th, 1946 in Deer Lodge, MT to Clarence Palmerton and Dorothy Palmerton (Whitlatch). Joanne had 7 brothers and sisters (Dan, Richard, Darrell, Kenneth, Sheri, Judy, and...

Nov 6, 2023

Elfriede M. Both

Born to eternal life on November 6th, 2023 at the age of 76 in Milwaukee, WI. A celebration of Elfie's life will be held at St. Francis Borgia-North Catholic Church in Cedarburg, on Monday, November 13th, 2023 at 12:00 PM. A visitation will take place at the church prior to the funeral...

Nov 3, 2023

Todd M McLaren

Entered eternal life, November 3, 2023

Survived by his soulmate Judy Vergata of 37 years and fur baby Frank, his sister Amy (Michael) Najewski, and nephew Michael Robert.

He is also survived by his extended family John (Carol), Jim, Joel (Christine), Kris Kriegel, and nieces and...

Nov 2, 2023

Ann ‘Terri’ Lundgren, 77

“Terri” Lundgren (nee Whittet) of Cedarburg was taken home for her eternal rest on November 2, 2023 following a courageous struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Born September 21, 1946 at Fort Atkinson, Terri was the daughter and only child of the late Gordon and Arlyne Whittet. She grew up in Edgerton, graduating from...

Oct 30, 2023

Gene Paul Feld, 86, of Germantown – formerly of Grafton – passed away peacefully on October 30. The Lord has taken him home.

Gene was born in Sheboygan on June 18, 1937, the fourth of Louis and Leona (nee Voigt) Feld’s five children. Louis moved his family from rural Kiel to the Milwaukee area for...

Oct 29, 2023

Jules A. Nelson,

Age 88, of Grafton, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 29, 2023 at Newcastle Place in Mequon. Jules was born on April 1, 1935, in Crystal Falls, Michigan to the late Eino Nelson and Mary Nelson (nee Karnack). Jules was united in marriage with Shirley Nelson (nee Horneck) on August...

Oct 24, 2023

Howard J. Sager, of Mequon, passed away on October 24, 2023, at the Ascension St. Mary’s Ozaukee Hospital, at the age of 80 years.

Howard was born on January 11, 1943, in the town of Granville, Wisconsin, the son of the late Reinhold Sager and the late Helen (nee Turinski) Sager. He attended Trinity Ev....

Oct 19, 2023

Douglas R. Throndson

Douglas “Doug” Throndson passed away unexpectedly on October 19th, 2023, in Cedarburg, WI. He was only 53 years old. Doug left a tremendous hole in our hearts and lives when God called him to Heaven, but apparently Heaven needed someone that cared, laughed and did more for people than any one person...

Oct 18, 2023

Norma Marie Peterson

Of Grafton (Hamilton House in Cedarburg), passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the age of 90 years old.

Norma is survived by her children: Tom (Debbie) Peterson, Mike (Lisa) Peterson , Jerry (Eileen) Peterson and Lori (Ross) Schliesmann. Norma is further survived by 11 grandchildren and 9 great...