Obituaries

Sep 2, 2022

Roger M. Schmidt (age 86) passed away peacefully Friday, September 2, 2022. Although his soul left us, his stories will go on. He grew up farming in Kewaskum WI, went on to construction, and later retired to Shawano WI where he was able to pursue his favorite past time, winning on the poker machines. He will be remembered holding...

Sep 1, 2022

Dahl, Mark A.

Of Mequon. Died peacefully September 1, 2022 at the age of 53 years. Loving son of Linda (the late Michael) Dahl. Dear brother of Timothy (Nicole) and Matthew (Ashleigh) Dahl. Wonderful uncle of Brenton Dahl, Madison (Derek) Pelkola, Erin Dahl and Madylinn Dahl. Further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Sep 1, 2022

Brian J. Weidner succumbed to a hard-fought illness on September 1st, 2022.

Brian’s life was guided by three things: his undying love of his family, his unquestioning faith in his God, and his irrefutably superb taste in music.

Many will remember him as a hard-working ironworker (Local #8) and boilermaker (Local...

Aug 30, 2022

Margaret “Peg” Elaine Williamson passed away peacefully on August 30th, 2022 at the age of 78, surrounded by her beloved family. For the past three and a half years Peg has displayed courage, strength and been an inspiration to all who knew her while battling stage four Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Through her final days she did not allow her...

Aug 28, 2022

Lee Michael Teare, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at his home in Grafton, Wisconsin.

Lee was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and cousin. As his cousin Sarah so accurately and beautifully wrote, “Lee showed up with love, support, and compassion for the people he loved the most –...

Aug 22, 2022

Jo passed away peacefully at the age of 98. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert. Dear mother of Diane (James) Roth. Special friend of Jane Preston. Loving aunt of Barbara (Robert) Walczak, Dan (Donna) Kocan, Ralph and John Pietruszynski, and Vicki (Mike) Johnson. Friend of Clare Scheurell. Devoted friend of Lucille Cherney for over 75 years. Further survived...

Aug 20, 2022

Howard Louis Thiede “Howie” Retired Police Chief of Grafton was Born to Eternal Life on August 20, 2022 at the young age of 89 years. Howard was born on December 7, 1932 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He joined the Marine Corp at the age of 18. Howie married Marilyn Driebel, his childhood sweetheart in 1954. Howard was a very hardworking...

Aug 18, 2022

Jack C. Lidbetter peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on August, 18, 2022 at the age of 73 in Port Washington at the Harbor Campus. Jack was born on May 20, 1949 to his late parents, Ward Lidbetter and Virginia (nee Crowell) Lidbetter in Rockford, Illinois. After establishing his career in real estate and growing his family,...

Aug 17, 2022

Jeffrey P. Petersen II Jeffrey found peace on August 17, 2022, at the age of 34. Jeffrey was born on August 29, 1987, in Milwaukee, WI, and grew up in Grafton, WI. He graduated from Grafton High School, class of 2006. Following high school, he entered the automotive repair industry before finding his calling as a commercial truck driver....

Aug 12, 2022

LaVerne F. (nee Bronk) Kreienbrink Born to enteral life on August 12, 2022, at the age of 86 in Cedarburg WI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 11:30 AM at St. Francis Borgia North Catholic Church (1375 Covered Bridge Rd.), Cedarburg. Entombment will take place following the service at Resurrection Cemetery. The family...

Aug 11, 2022

Born to eternal life on August 11th, 2022 at the age of 70 at Lawlis Family Hospice Mequon WI. In lieu of flowers a memorial gift to the Nature Conservancy or American Quarter Horse Association or Ozaukee Washington Land Trust Cedar Gorge Clay Bluffs are appreciated. For online condolences, please visit www.muellerfuneralhome.com. Sandra was born on December 28th, 1951...

Aug 10, 2022

Ervin Franklin Klug Ervin Franklin Klug, age 74, went to his heavenly home on August 10, 2022. Born in Port Washington, Wisconsin, on June 27, 1948, to Edwin and Viola (nee Schreiber) Klug, of Mequon, Wisconsin. Ervin was a lifelong member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Freistadt. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity and a graduate of Milwaukee...

Aug 10, 2022

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Jane Beverly Paglianti, our loving and devoted grandmother, and mother on August 10th, 2022. She left us while sleeping peacefully at her home in Cedarburg, WI while bravely battling a fractured femur. She was in her 92nd year. She was born July 1st, 1930 in Wauwatosa, WI., and a daughter of...

Aug 8, 2022

Shirley M. Pingolt (nee Buege), of Grafton, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 8, 2022 at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s in Mequon at the age of 87 years. Shirley was born on November 15, 1934 in Milwaukee to her late parents, Albert Buege and Lydia (nee Schultz) Buege. She was then united in marriage on...

Aug 6, 2022

Passed away, peacefully, at the age of 89 on August 6, 2022 after a lengthy, yet gracious battle with Alzheimer’s. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 11, 1932 in Milwaukee to Ingvald & Agnes Malvick (Jenson). She was a second-generation Norwegian immigrant. She married Ronald J. LeBansky on May 9, 1959 and they were...

Aug 5, 2022

Joel S. Hackert peacefully passed away on August 5, 2022 at Kathy’s Hospice in West Bend, WI at the age of 65.

Joel was born on April 7, 1957 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Ronald Hackert and Audrey (nee Heberer) Hackert. Joel spent many years as an employee at International Paper in Cedarburg, WI...

Aug 5, 2022

Francis Henry Broomfield Jr. Fran passed away peacefully August 5, 2022 in Glendale, WI in the loving arms of his family. Fran is survived by his beloved son Larri, daughter-in-law Cathy, grandchildren Jim, Mike and Sam, daughter-in-law Maureen and granddaughters Monica (Ben Kobol) and Emily, and great-grandson Finn, and many other cherished friends and family. Preceded in death by...

Aug 3, 2022

Mary Ann Baldwin, age 75, of Madison, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on August 3, 2022 at The Kathy Hospice, with her family by her side. Mary was born to the late Roy and Mabel Rades, November 1, 1946, in Shawano. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1965. She was immensely proud to have received her Bachelor’s degree from...

Aug 1, 2022

Patrick T. “Pat” Hughes Patrick T. “Pat” Hughes, 62, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 1, 2022. Pat was born in Port Washington, on April 6, 1960, to Rita (nee Moll) Hughes and Richard Hughes, the youngest of five children. He lived his entire life in Grafton. He was a 1978 graduate of Grafton High School and...

Aug 1, 2022

Doyle A. Brugman peacefully passed away on August 1, 2022 at Heritage Nursing Home, in Port Washington, at the age of 95. Doyle was born on June 12, 1927 in Kadoka, South Dakota to his late parents, David Brugman and Eva (nee Shroll) Brugman. He was then united in marriage with his true love, Carol (nee Williams) Brugman for...