Obituaries

Oct 7, 2024

“Not every successful man is a good father. But every good father is a successful man.”

- (Robert Duvall)

Robert “Bob” Franske passed away on October 7, 2024 at the age of 78, in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.

Born in Milwaukee and having served the US Army, Bob relocated his family to the suburbs...

Oct 7, 2024

Neil Lee Dobberpuhl

November 16, 1945 - October 7, 2024

Neil Lee Dobberpuhl, 78, of Cedarburg passed away at home on the morning of October 7, 2024. He was born in Cedarburg on November 16, 1945, the oldest son of Harold and Anita (nee Lindner) Dobberpuhl.

Neil...

Oct 5, 2024

Theodore “Ted” J. Otto

Of Grafton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 5, 2024, at the age of 84 years. He was born on January 16, 1940, in Oshkosh, WI, to the late Ernst and the late Lauretta (nee Kohls) Otto.

Ted attended Trinity Lutheran Grade...

Oct 5, 2024

Marjorie R. Gellert (nee Turner),

Passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024, at the age of 88. She was born on January 11, 1936, in Milwaukee to her late parents Charles M. Turner and Marie A. Turner (nee Gottschall). She was united in marriage to her beloved husband, James “Jim” Gellert.

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Oct 3, 2024

James R. Heinle, passed away on Thursday October 3, at his home in Grafton Wisconsin.

Jim was born on August 12 1942, in Stevens Point. He was a graduate of UW Stevens Point with a degree in Forest Management. He met his wife, Carol Emery, while attending college and they were married on Nov 14,...

Oct 2, 2024

Jacquie Picard

Of Cedarburg, passed away on October 2, 2024, at the age of 92 years. Jacquie was born in Racine, WI on August 24, 1932, the daughter of the late Peter and Anita (nee Meissner) Meinert. On September 17, 1955 Jacquie was united in marriage to Gene Picard.

Jacquie graduated with a...

Sep 28, 2024

Stewart S. Pipkorn,

Of Germantown, peacefully passed away on September 28, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born on May 12, 1948, to his parents, Carol (nee Hintz) Pipkorn and the late Stanley Pipkorn.

Stewart is survived by his two children, Stacy (Steve) Wilke and...

Sep 27, 2024

Suzanne M. Covill (nee Kallas),

of Cedarburg, peacefully passed away on September 27, 2024, at the age of 88. She was born on February 10, 1936, to her late parents, Elmer Kallas and Lois (nee Fuller). She was united in marriage to her late husband, John H. Covill on June 29, 1957. Together, their marriage was blessed with two daughters, Crista...

Sep 27, 2024

Geraldine “Geri” Schmit, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Lawlis Family Hospice, in Mequon, at the age of 86 years.

Geri was born on September 29, 1937, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Edward Parker and the late Catherine (nee Byrne) Parker. At the age of...

Sep 25, 2024

Ann Laura Dobesh (McKenna) passed away on Wednesday, September 25th at the age of 83 after living an absolutely wonderful life. Her final day was spent with her three children and some of her closest friends in attendance at her bedside.

Ann was born March 16,1941 in Green Bay, WI to loving parents Charles and Ruth McKenna...

Sep 22, 2024

Mary M. Tiernan (nee Turner),

Of Cedarburg, peacefully passed away on September 22, 2024, at the age of 87. She was born on January 11, 1937, in Peoria, Illinois, to her late parents, Joseph Turner and Millicent (nee Swearingen). She was united in marriage to her late husband, James Tiernan at St. Johns Church in...

Sep 21, 2024

Alma Foth, of Cedarburg

On Saturday, September 21st, 2024, our dearest mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt and beloved friend was carried gently into Jesus’ arms, at the age of 97 years, to at last be with Jesus in her eternal home. We celebrate her overwhelming joy as she now worships God in His glorious...

Sep 20, 2024

Donald "Donny" A. Helms,

of Watertown, WI, passed away on September 20, 2024 at the age of 70.

He was born in Waukesha, WI, in 1954 to Betty and August Helms, Donny grew up in Menomonee Falls, WI. He joined the Army at the age of 17 and proudly served from...

Sep 19, 2024

Bernard “Bernie” Joseph Wimmer of Cedarburg passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 19, 2024, at the age of 88 years.

Bernie was born in Sheboygan, WI to the late Joseph and Frances (nee Heindl) Wimmer on June 16, 1936. He married Susanne (nee Klamp) on September 3, 1960 and was happily married for...

Sep 17, 2024

Sandra J. Jaeger

Of Grafton, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 78.

Sandy was born in Port Washington, WI on August 18, 1946, to the late Harold and Bernice (nee Jaeger) Rappold. Also preceded in death by her brother James Rappold.

Sep 16, 2024

Barbara Jean Baehring (nee Struck) passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg, WI at the age of 87. Barbara was born on September 13, 1937 in Milwaukee to her parents Walter and Esther Struck. She graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee in 1955. Barbara adored all dogs and they naturally gravitated...

Sep 13, 2024

Arlene C. Polzin, of Cedarburg, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Lasata Care Center, in Cedarburg, at the age of 94 years.

Arlene was born on September 5, 1930, in the town of Cedarburg, the daughter of the late William Moldenhauer and the late Clara (nee...

Sep 11, 2024

11-3-1943 to 9-11-2024

Christine C. Balister

Long time resident of Port Washington entered into eternal life on September 11, 2024 at the age of 80 years after a brief battle with covid pneumonia.

Christine enjoyed spending time tending her plants and garden. She delighted in the daily visits from birds and playful critters....

Sep 11, 2024

Betty Jane Mann

Born to Eternal Life on September 11, 2024, at the age of 85 at Cherry Meadows Hospice, in Appleton.

Betty was born in the town of Erin to Lorraine and Clarence Mann on May 5, 1939. She worked as a machinist for Milwaukee Electric Tool for many many...

Sep 9, 2024

Cheri Gehrke (nee Borchert) of Mequon, found final peace surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Cheri was born in Milwaukee on April 11, 1964 to Robert and Joyce Borchert, joining older sister Debbie and later followed by her brother Rob. The family moved to Mequon where Cheri attended Lakeshore Middle School...