Obituaries

Dec 31, 2011

Funeral services for Norma M. Wilde (nee Dobberfuhl), 96, who went to her heavenly home on December 31, 2011 will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 – 1:30 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church – Grafton. Interment will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Wed. from 11:30 AM – 1:15...

Dec 31, 2011

Robert 'Bob' Poggenburg, Jr. The beloved favorite and only son of Robert and Georgiann Poggenburg, of Cedarburg, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2011. Bob Jr., 40, of Port Washington was the loving brother of Joni Poggenburg, of Cedarburg, Coni Poggenburg, of West Bend, and Mari (Ronald) Frank of Cedarburg. Proud and loving uncle of Jacki (Jeremy) Dahm of...

Dec 26, 2011

Elmer A. Helm of Grafton, age 87, died on 12/26/11. Elmer was born and grew up in Milwaukee, WI. He served his country in the U.S. Army Infantry 94th Division and spent the fall and winter of 1944-45 in the fox holes of France, Belgium and finally Germany where he was shot and wounded by an enemy sniper. After...

Dec 24, 2011

WIRTH JOAN T. (nee Muehleisen) of CEDARBURG. December 24, 2011 age 79 yrs. Beloved wife of Clyde. Loving mother of Mary Jo Wirth, Elizabeth (Dan) Wirth- Hammetter, John (Holly) Wirth, & Kristin (Warren) Eickhorst. Further survived by 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday December 29, 12 Noon at St. Francis...

Dec 23, 2011

(nee Meyer) of Grafton, Born to Eternal Life December 23, 2011, age 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Lubenow. Loving mother of Timothy (Tish), Patrick (Paula), and the late Steven Lubenow. Further survived by 7 grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her brother, William Meyer. Funeral Service Tuesday, January 3, 2012 6:30PM at St....

Dec 22, 2011

Heinz Rieck of Grafton passed away peacefully on Thursday December 22, 2011 at Ellen’s Home in Port Washington at the age of 87 years. Heinz was born on November 14, 1924 in Germany to the late Otto & Elizabeth Rieck and married the late Marilyn (nee Foley) on January 7, 1944 in Milwaukee. Heinz was an Army Vet serving...

Dec 20, 2011

Dec 18, 2011

Doris H. Berger Born to Eternal Life into Jesus’ arms on Sunday December 18, 2011 at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of Robert Sr. for 64 years. Loving mother of the late James (Susan), Thomas (Sharon) and Robert Berger Jr. Further survived by her 5 precious grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Private services were held....

Dec 17, 2011

Mary Ellen Young Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 1:00pm at Alliance Bible Church (13939 Cedarburg Rd., Mequon) for Mary Ellen Young of Grafton who passed away at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the age of 82 years. In state at church on Tuesday from 11:00 am until...

Dec 17, 2011

(nee Miller) of CEDARBURG formerly of Grafton. December 17, 2011 age 87 yrs. She fought a brave battle and will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her. Beloved wife of the late Benson. Dear mother of Pamela (Mark) Hoffmann, the late Jennifer, Charles (Mary) Hoffmann, & Sally (Steve) Teodoro. Further survived by 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, other...

Dec 16, 2011

Robert “Bobby” Kaul of GRAFTON passed away peacefully on Friday December16, 2011 at Horizon Hospice Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee Campus at the age of 84 years. Bob was born in Grafton on February 26, 1927 to the late Arnold & Gertrude (nee Wulff) Kaul and married the late Laura (nee Viesselmann) on October 22, 1949 at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Dec 15, 2011

George Charles Hare Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1619 Washington St., Grafton, WI on Wednesday December 21, 2011 at 1:00pm for George Charles Hare, longtime resident of Grafton who died on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the age of 82 years. Memorial gathering will be held at church on Wednesday from 11:00am until the...

Dec 14, 2011

Lucille M. Ernst (nee Staus) of Cedarburg passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday December 14, 2011 at the age of 84 years. Lucille was born on May 2, 1927 in Hartland, WI to the late Walter & Anna (nee Schlafer) Staus and married Elroy Ernst on November 26, 1949 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Erin,...

Dec 12, 2011

Margot (nee Bultman) Woodstra of Cedarburg passed away peacefully on Monday December 12 at Virginia Highlands in Germantown at the age of 65 years. Margot was born on April 23, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late John & Dorothy (nee O’Neil) Bultman and married Don “Woody” Woodstra on March 25, 1967 in Hopewell, VA. Margot was a...

Dec 9, 2011

Funeral services for Lorna E. Raess (neeVinkenberg), 93, of Grafton will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2011 – 1:30 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday from 12:30 until time of service. Interment will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church appreciated. Lorna was born...

Dec 7, 2011

Roland H. “Rollie” Schwengel, went to his heavenly home from Milan Estates in Saukville, WI on December 7, 2011 at the age of 96. Rollie was born in Grafton, WI on June 16, 1915 on the family farm where he was a dairy farmer his whole life. On October 12, 1946 Rollie married Delores (nee Haeuser). Rollie was a...

Dec 7, 2011

Of Grafton, was welcomed to God’s loving arms on December 7, 2011, age 58 years. Beloved and dedicated wife of Duane Smith. Loving mother of Natalia, Brett, and Alexandra Smith. Adored sister and friend of Paulina and Lucyna. Cherished daughter-in-law of B. Marie Smith. Further survived by sisters-in-law, nephews, one niece, other relatives and many close friends. Preceded in...

Dec 5, 2011

Zummak, Margaret C. (nee Lohr) of Shorewood, went to her heavenly home on Dec. 5, 2011 at the age of 93. Loving mother of Leah (Tom) Lundgren, Carla (the late Ingo) Luther and Sheryl Morgan. Loving grandmother of Robin, Patricia, Michael, Jodie, Todd, Mitchell, Dawn, Amanda, Tobias, Richard and Alissa. Further survived by 18 great grandchildren, one great great...

Dec 4, 2011

Elaine Sadowski (nee Groth) of Jackson passed away peacefully on Sunday December 4, 2011 at Horizon Hospice in Mequon at the age of 55 years. Elaine was born in Port Washington on July 27, 1956 to LaVerne (nee Sudbrink) & the late Edward Groth and married Bruce Sadowski on March 30, 1974 at David’s Star Ev. Lutheran Church in...

Dec 2, 2011

Private Services were held