Obituaries

Daniel William Hilgart Sr.

Daniel William Hilgart Sr.

May 14, 2022

Daniel William Hilgart Sr., age 68 years. Welcomed into the world on June 2nd, 1953, and born to eternal life on Saturday, May 14th, 2022. Daniel grew up in Grafton, Wisconsin, as one of four children with their proud parents, Fred and Dorothy Hilgart who preceded him in death. He went to Grafton High School, Class of '72. He...

Todd M. Schwerm

Todd M. Schwerm

May 13, 2022

Todd Michael Schwerm went to be with the Lord on May 13th, 2022 at the age of 71. He was born in Milwaukee on November 28, 1950 to the late Earl E. & Claudine (nee Jackson) Schwerm. He grew up in Mequon, Wisconsin where he met his precious bride of 48 years, Mary (nee Splaine) who he wed on...

Edith B. Strazer

Edith B. Strazer

May 12, 2022

Strazer, Edith B. (nee Dobiknar) Cedarburg, WI (formerly of Waukegan, IL), Age 103 years. Edith was born in Naylor, MO on May 2, 1919, to Valentine and Frances Dobnikar and died May 12, 2022, at Lawlis Family Hospice, Mequon, WI. Beloved wife of the late Jacob Strazer and loving and beloved mother of Frances (Paul) Seifert, of Cedarburg and...

Roger C. Chase

Roger C. Chase

May 4, 2022

Roger Cameron Chase of Bayside, Wisconsin passed away on May 4, 2022, at the age of 83. Son of the late A. Victor Chase and Helen Voight Chase, brother of the late David M. Chase and survived by brother Richard (Nancy) Chase. Roger is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Phyllis Trostel Chase; his children: Timothy (Ramona)...

Mike W. O'Keefe

Mike W. O'Keefe

May 4, 2022

O’Keefe, Myron W. “MIKE” of Grafton, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2022 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Cleta (Nee Eder). Loving father of Brian (Christine) and the late Steven (Gianna). Proud Grandpa of Jennifer, Morgan, Gabriella and Jackson. Dear brother of Dan, Robert and the late Florence. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and...

Mary Ann F. Verhaalen

Mary Ann F. Verhaalen

Apr 30, 2022

Mary Ann Verhaalen Cedarburg - (nee Spaeth) age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 30, 2022. Beloved wife of Lloyd Verhaalen for 65 years. Loving mother of Doug (Frankie) Verhaalen, Linda (John) Taylor, Kay Roy, Keith (Karen) Verhaalen, Chris (Allison) Verhaalen, Rick (Amy) Verhaalen, Pam (Andy) White. Proud grandmother of 20 and great-grandmother of 10. Mary...

Irene Agatha Bauer

Irene Agatha Bauer

Apr 30, 2022

Irene Agatha Bauer, age 84 years. Welcomed into the world on February 15, 1938, and born to Eternal Life on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Irene grew up in a small town, in Germany, as one of ten children with her proud parents, Edmund and Anna Ullrich. She was a tough girl, and her athletic prowess rivaled her male counterparts...

Timothy L. Fuchs

Timothy L. Fuchs

Apr 28, 2022

Timothy Lee Fuchs, 74, of Grafton, Wisconsin, and Dickinson, North Dakota, entered eternal life on April 28, 2022, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Tim was born on September 13, 1947, in Richardton, ND. He grew up in Dickinson and graduated high school in 1965. Tim earned his undergraduate degree in Industrial Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stout...

Christine  R. Jordan

Christine R. Jordan

Apr 26, 2022

Christine R. Jordan Christine R. Jordan, of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the Ivy Manor, in West Bend, at the age of 71 years. Christine was born on November 30, 1950, the daughter of the late Stephen Burgard and the late Gloria (nee Haas) Waldvogel. Christine was the most selfless and caring woman who...

Lynn B. Gerth

Lynn B. Gerth

Apr 25, 2022

Lynn B. Gerth (nee Fries) -Cedarburg- passed away peacefully April 25, 2022, age 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald G. Gerth. Loving mom of Don (Shelley), Deborah, and Doug Gerth. Proud grams of Donnie Gerth Jr. Further survived by many other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Monday, May 2, 2022, 11:00 AM at First Immanuel Lutheran Church...

James "Jim" E. Schuh

James "Jim" E. Schuh

Apr 25, 2022

James E. “Jim” Schuh Of Cedarburg. Born June 30, 1944 and passed away April 25, 2022 at the age of 77 years. He is survived by his sister Sharon Aman (Nee Schuh), nephews, Mike Aman, Douglas (Debbi) Aman, great nephews, Mike Jr., Matt, Andrew, Justin and Jordan, great-nieces, Ashley (Zach) Larson, Samantha and Susie Aman. Further survived by other...

John "Jack" S.  Bublitz

John "Jack" S. Bublitz

Apr 24, 2022

John “Jack” S. Bublitz, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, April 24, 2022, at the age of 86. Born April 12, 1936, in Wauwatosa, WI to Edward & Edna Bublitz. Jack attended grade school at a One Room Schoolhouse on Pleasant Valley Road and graduated Grafton High School with the Class of 1953, in the top 20...

Lon O. Nanke

Lon O. Nanke

Apr 24, 2022

Lon O.Nanke parted this world to begin a new life with Jesus on April 24th, 2022 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Elaine G., Lon is survived by his sister-in-law Mary Weirts, children Erich L. (Lori) Nanke, Elfrieda G. (Daniel) Albers, and Lorelei E. (Russell) Kidd. Cherished grandfather of Nicole (Joshua Parker) Nanke, Charise (John)...

Elizabeth Pfeifer

Elizabeth Pfeifer

Apr 23, 2022

Elizabeth Johnson Pfeifer, age 90, passed away in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 23, 2022. She was born on May 21, 1931 in Madison, Wisconsin to Hobart Stanley Johnson and Mary Regina (O’Connell) Johnson. On July 21, 1951, she married John Stephan Pfeifer in Madison. A longtime resident of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Liz was very active in the community. She...

Milton  J. Gaertig

Milton J. Gaertig

Apr 22, 2022

Milton was born to eternal life on April 22, 2022, at the age of 73, at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. A private celebration of Milton’s life will be held for family and close friends. Milton was born on December 18, 1948, in Milwaukee, WI and grew up in Whitefish Bay. He graduated from Whitefish Bay High School...

Audrey M. Fredrich

Audrey M. Fredrich

Apr 19, 2022

Audrey Mae Fredrich of Glendale, WI and formerly of Grafton, WI, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2022, following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was 74 years old. Audrey was born in Port Washington, WI and raised in Grafton, WI. She was born on March 30, 1948 and was the fourth daughter of Gordon and Ruth (Meyer)...

Alan "Al" D. Anderson

Alan "Al" D. Anderson

Apr 18, 2022

Alan Anderson GRAFTON, Wis.— Alan (Al) Anderson, a beloved child of God, faithful husband, devoted dad, treasured Papa and friend to all, was ushered into heaven with his loving family by his side on April 18, 2022, at the age of 67. Al was a warrior and valiantly fought pancreatic cancer since July of 2018. Though Al left us...

Merilyn Ruth Aussprung

Merilyn Ruth Aussprung

Apr 18, 2022

Merilyn Ruth Aussprung Of Cedarburg, April 18, 2022 age 90 yrs. Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Dawn Dorsha, Debra (Andrew) Helgeson, and Scott (Debra) Aussprung. Proud grandma of Bryan (Nickole), Kirsten (Geoffrey), Lindsey (Thomas), Erik, Benjamin, Caitlin and Zachary. Proud Nana of Ruth, Margaret, Nora, Isabella, Elijah and Coco. Dear sister-in-law of Ronald Aussprung. Further...

Mary Margaret Forncrook

Mary Margaret Forncrook

Apr 16, 2022

Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 5:00pm at the Cedarburg Mueller Funeral Home & Crematory, W63 N527 Hanover Avenue, for Mary Margaret Forncrook who passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 16, 2022 from natural causes at the age of 97 years. Rev. Mark Weaver from Community United Methodist Church will officiate the service. Memorial...

Effie L. Johnson

Effie L. Johnson

Apr 14, 2022

Private Committal Services were held at Zur Ruhe Cemetery in Cedarburg for Effie L. Johnson (nee Wangen) 90, of Fredonia who passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Born in Lancaster, Minnesota on Wednesday, March 9, 1932, the daughter of late Efford Wangen and Alvina (nee Bushie) Wangen. Loving wife of Wilfred Johnson. Together the couple grew a...