Obituaries

Feb 17, 2023

We lost our fierce beautiful Maile way too soon.  Maile is light and love and passion.  She was our baby girl.  Please pray that Maile's soul is flying high and free and she's dancing her heart out.  Thank you for loving her and please keep her forever in your memories and your hearts.

A Private...

Feb 15, 2023

James Robert Rohrback

Jim was born to eternal life on February 15, 2023. He passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his sleep at the age of 79. A Christian funeral will be held at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 11949 Wegner Rd., Riga, MI, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 12:00 pm. After the service, all are...

Feb 15, 2023

Harriet I Brackett

1941-2023

On Wednesday February 15 2023 Harriet I. Brackett, beloved sister, wife, aunt, mother, & grandmother went to be with our Risen Savior. She was born to Edgar & Frances Rieck in Watertown, WI. Harriet graduated from Wartburg College, attended nursing school in Milwaukee and became a registered...

Feb 13, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 12:00pm (noon) at St. Francis Borgia North Catholic Church, 1375 Covered Bridge Road, Cedarburg for Retired Deputy Chief Kim Marie Esselmann who died unexpectedly on Monday, February 13, 2023, at the age of 59 years young. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from...

Feb 12, 2023

James “Jim” H. Steinke, of Grafton, entered into eternal life on February 12, 2023 at the age of 82.

Jim was born on October 17, 1940 to Harold and Esther Steinke (nee Lanzendorf) in Portage, WI. His childhood years were spent in Portage, Poynette and Oshkosh, WI, graduating from Oshkosh High School in 1958. He...

Feb 12, 2023

Barbara A. Schuler

Barbara A. “Barb” Schuler, of Mequon, passed away unexpectedly, at her residence, on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the age of 75 years.

Barb was born on June 1, 1947, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Austin Sprague and the late Myrna (nee Katenkamp) Sprague. She later...

Feb 9, 2023

Betty E Vogel of West Bend, went to her heavenly home on February 9, 2023 at the age of 95 years. She joined her husband, Oliver Vogel in heaven to celebrate 75 years of marriage this year.

Betty is survived by her loving family: Kathleen (Gerald) Barbian, Laurie (Alan) Aleksandrowicz, William (Joyce) Vogel and Randall...

Feb 9, 2023

Virginia Ann Seefeld (Ginny) went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on February 9, 2023, 80 years old, with her sons by her side. Loving and devoted wife of the late Richard A. Seefeld for 56 years. Adoring mother to Scott (Jennifer) Seefeld and Brad Seefeld. Treasured “Gammy” to five grandchildren: Bryan (Mary Grace) Seefeld, Ben (Emily) Seefeld, Lauren...

Feb 4, 2023

Marian Meta Brandt (nee Koepsell) peacefully passed away on February 4, 2023. She was born on November 28, 1942 to her parents, Gotthold A. Koepsell and Verona A.M (nee Gloede) in the town of Herman, Dodge County. Marian was baptized on December 6, 1942 by Pastor Herman Laabs which led to her confirmation on April 28, 1957 by Pastor...

Feb 1, 2023

Theodore E. “Ted” Haischer Jr.

Ted Haischer Jr., of Cedarburg, passed away with family on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the age of 84 years.

Ted was born on June 21, 1938, in Houghton, Michigan, the son of the late Theodore E. Haischer Sr. and the late Margaret (nee Eva) Haischer....

Feb 1, 2023

Wagner, Peggy Jean

(Nee Paegelow) of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 1, 2023 at the age 93. Beloved wife of the late Leland “Lee” Wagner. Loving mother of Terry (Peggy) and Christi (Michael) Tamsen. Proud grandma of three angels: Michelle (Jim) Kutz, Tricia (Fiancé Ernest Ziemer) VanGroll and Tara (Aaron) Wagner-Siekmann;...

Jan 29, 2023

Janet “Jan” L. Van Pietersom (nee Feldmann)

Of Cedarburg, peacefully passed away on January 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 30, 1941 to her late parents, William A. Feldmann and Frances (nee Binder). She was united in marriage with W. Jack Van Pietersom on July 27, 1963 and together...

Jan 28, 2023

Kenneth F. Steinhoff, of Port Washington, WI passed away on January 28, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born in Freeport, IL to the late Ernest & Gwendolyn (Scheele) Steinhoff. Ken graduated from Freeport High School in Freeport, IL and attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison to achieve a bachelor's degree in urban planning. He proudly...

Jan 25, 2023

William D. (“Bill”) Moltzan, 88, of Cedarburg passed away after a brief illness on January 25, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee. A private celebration of life will be held this summer at the family cabin at Tainter Lake, Wisconsin, where Bill loved boating, fishing, and telling stories by the bonfire, surrounded by kids and grandkids.

Jan 25, 2023

Terrance Donald “Terry” McCutcheon

4/1/1937- 1/25/2023

Terry McCutcheon of Grafton, Wisconsin, was taken home for eternal rest, surrounded by his loving family, at his home, after a brief illness.

Terry was born to Donald and Margaret McCutcheon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His family moved to Grafton when his...

Jan 24, 2023

Eugene “Gene” O. Wagner, of Mequon, January 24, 2023 age 91 years. Gene was born on August 21, 1931, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Andrew and Esther (Borchert) Wagner. He served in the Army Reserve for 12 years. He worked for the City of Milwaukee for 33 years in the printing department.

In his...

Jan 20, 2023

Mona E. Braaten (nee Carlsen)

Of Iron Ridge, unexpectedly but peacefully passed away on January 20, 2023 at the age of 76. She was born on January 27, 1946 to her late parents, Ejner Carlsen and Elizabeth (nee Maebo).

Mona was born in Lillesand, Norway which she then moved to Oconto...

Jan 19, 2023

Born to eternal life on January 18, 2023, at the age of 95, peacefully passing in her sleep at Lasata Crossings, Cedarburg, Wisconsin. No formal services will be held; however, a private family celebration of Muriel’s life will be held in the near future, to share stories and remember her spirit of joy, shared with all she met, but...

Jan 17, 2023

Guenter F. Fichtler, formerly of Cedarburg, passed away on January 17, 2023, at a Rehabilitation Facility, in Orange, California, at the age of 91 years.

Guenter was born on October 2, 1931, in Bobitz, Wismar County, Mecklenburg, Germany, the son of the late Friedrich Fichtler and the late Grete (nee Warnke) Fichtler. At an early...

Jan 15, 2023

Leslie A. Elger, 81

Leslie Ann (Smith) Elger of Grafton died peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was a previous resident of Cedarburg, WI. and Whitefish Bay, WI.

Leslie was born March 22, 1941, in Pittsburgh, PA, and spent her childhood years in Old Greenwich, CT. She...