Obituaries
Eleanor M. Hinz
Apr 12, 2022
On the morning of Tuesday, April 12, Eleanor Marie Ryan Hinz rejoined her husband, Bill Hinz, to continue their adventures together. Their marriage of 58 and a half years is a love story for the ages, and we offer this obituary to the communities she graced as a celebration of her life, fiercely lived. She leaves behind her siblings:...
Neil E. Thompson
Apr 11, 2022
Neil E. Thompson was called to our Lord God on the evening of April 11, 2022. He was a native of Wisconsin born on October 15, 1935 to Ellsworth and Roma Thompson. He graduated from Nathan Hale High School in West Allis, WI and continued his education at The University of Wisconsin in Madison. Neil married the love of...
Dusanka "Diane" Buzdum
Apr 10, 2022
Dusanka (Diane) Buzdum was called home to The Lord on Sunday, April 10th, 2022 at the age of 56. Dusanka was born on March 21st, 1966 to Dara and Milan Buzdum, the fourth of three surviving children. Dusanka is survived by her children Reiley and Dalton; her mother Dara; and her siblings Radomir, Zivko, and Boro. She is preceded...
Marlene M. Schaefer
Apr 9, 2022
Marlene Mary Schaefer (nee Backhaus) 86, of Cedarburg passed away Saturday April 9, 2022, surrounded by her children at Ivy Manor Building 1 of West Bend. Marlene was born in New Fane WI on October 13, 1935, the daughter of the late George Backhaus and Francis (Staehler) Schneider and stepfather Theodore Schneider. The family moved to the farm in...
Steven C. Stewart
Apr 7, 2022
Steven “Steve” Collamore Stewart, of Saukville, Wisconsin passed away on April 7th, 2022 at the Dekora Springs assisted living facility. He was 78. Steve always had a smile on his face. He lit up any room, and his kindness to all was unforgettable. Steve was born September 5, 1943, in Portland, Oregon, the fourth of six children born to...
William "Bill" P. Witte
Apr 6, 2022
Bill Witte, 56, of Cedarburg passed away unexpectedly at his home. The family is devastated by this loss. Born on May 20, 1965, to Alvin and Lois Witte, Bill was the youngest of eight children. Bill graduated from Cedarburg High School and remained in the community his entire life. He worked on his family’s farms and then eventually moved...
Jamie Lee Ruggles
Apr 5, 2022
Jamie Lee Ruggles "Jamis/Jamie Lee Bugs" -Born December, 19th, 1986 and passed unexpectedly on April 5, 2022. She is now safe in the Lord’s arms at the young age of 35- Leaving a life full of joy and love. Jamie’s passion in life was her children; she was the ultimate caregiver, always taking on more and happy to feed...
Diane H. Myers
Apr 4, 2022
Myers, Diane H. (nee Krueger) of Saukville, went home to her Lord and Savior on April 4, 2022 at the age of 73. Diane was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 17, 1948 to the late Frank K. and Mildred E. (Nee Ahlers) Krueger. Diane was a graduate of Grafton High School. Diane was united in marriage on September...
Margaret M. "Maggie" Sella
Mar 29, 2022
Margaret M. Sella Margaret was born into eternal life on March 29th, 2022, at the age 60 after a 16-month battle with cancer. A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at First Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg on Tuesday April 5th at 6pm. Visitation will take place prior to the service starting at 4pm. A private burial will...
Norman J. Kalies
Mar 28, 2022
Norman J. Kalies Norman J Kalies was born to eternal life on March 28th 2022, at the age of 87 years old. Family and friends will be gathering to celebrate Norman’s life on Monday, April 4th 2022, at St Joseph Parish, at 6pm, in Grafton. A visitation will take place prior to the service from 3pm-5:45pm. Burial will take...
Martha E. Liesener
Mar 26, 2022
Martha Emma Liesener (nee Ward), 96, of Jackson, WI, passed away on Saturday; March 26, 2022, at Cedarhurst of Jackson. Martha was born in Neshkoro, WI on December 23, 1925, to the late Peter and Martha (Gley) Ward. She was baptized 1-1-1926, and confirmed 4-2-1939 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Neshkoro, WI. After graduating as the valedictorian of...
Robert F. Keske
Mar 24, 2022
Robert Frank Keske of West Bend went peacefully to his heavenly home on March 24, 2022, after battling many health conditions. At the age of 70 years old. Robert was born May 5, 1951, the son of the late Eugene & Lillian Keske. Robert got married to his wife Eunice (nee Bruss) on June 15, 1974. Robert worked at...
Emily A. Elert
Mar 19, 2022
Emily Ann Elert (Hennlich) Born to eternal life on March 19th, 2022 at the age of 94 at Luther Manor at River Oaks in Mequon. A celebration of Emily’s life will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Cedarburg, on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 11:00 AM. A visitation will take place prior to the funeral service at Faith...
Rodney G. Smith
Mar 19, 2022
Rodney Smith passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee at the age of 90 years. Rodney was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin July 17, 1931 to the late Daniel K and Bertha Martha (nee Noe) Smith. Rodney attended UW Madison and graduated in 1953 with a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology. He...
Richard "Dick" Clark Kutz
Mar 17, 2022
Richard Clark Kutz Of Port Washington, passed away peacefully March 17, 2022 at the age of 75. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 35 years, Gail; parents Milton and Jean; and siblings Robert and Allen. Survived by children Michelle (Mark) Schroedel and Bridgette (Barry) Hannah. Loving grandfather of Ashley, Jenna, Justin, Austin, Dalton and Jake. Great grandfather...
Mark J. Fischer
Mar 16, 2022
Mark John Fischer peacefully transitioned to heaven on March 16, 2022, leaving behind a legacy of inspiration, hope, and laughter for all those who knew him. Born in Wilmington, DE on August 30, 1956, Mark grew up with his parents and 8 siblings in and around Milwaukee, WI. He married the love of his life, Kathy Cowan, and spent...
Carol J. Kiefer
Mar 16, 2022
Carol Kiefer (nee Steffen) Carol lived and worked in Grafton since 1975. She enjoyed volunteering alongside her husband at the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) WI wing, traveling to air shows throughout WI & IL. Mrs. Kiefer 89 died Wednesday March 16 at Lawlis Family Hospice (Mequon) surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 6, 1932 in Milwaukee...
Thomas H. Peterson
Mar 16, 2022
Per Tom's request, a private committal service will take place. In lieu of flowers, memorials of your choice are appreciated.
Jo Ann I. Kelln
Mar 12, 2022
JoAnn I. Kelln 87 of The Renaissance DePere, WI. formerly of Fremont, WI died on March 12th 2022. JoAnn was born on June 25, 1934 in Cedarburg, WI. She attended Cedarburg High School. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church Fremont. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary post 391 Fremont. Preceded in death...
Donna Lee Jackson
Mar 12, 2022
Donna Lee Clara Jackson, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2022 while in the expert care of Horizon Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon, WI. Donna was born on June 10, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI to Edward and Dorothy (nee Roepke) Jacobs. Donna was married to Gerald Jackson on June 6, 1959 at St. Joseph’s Parish in Grafton,...
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