Obituaries

Joseph M. Peters

Joseph M. Peters

Oct 18, 2021

Joseph M. Peters of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 18, 2021 at age 88. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Shirley (nee Stimson), his infant son, David, and his parents, Mary (nee Reichhart) and Joseph Peters. He is survived and dearly loved by his children Susan (Erik)...

Rev. Richard D. Balge

Rev. Richard D. Balge

Oct 18, 2021

Richard Delmer Henry Balge 1932-2021 Richard Delmer Henry Balge was born into God’s Kingdom of Power on September 19, 1932, the first and only son of Norman and Hannah (nee Struck) Balge. Within days he was also born into God’s Kingdom of Grace through the washing of Holy Baptism at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. On October...

Robert L. Baunoch Jr.

Robert L. Baunoch Jr.

Oct 16, 2021

"Robert Laurence Baunoch Jr. rode the stairway to heaven on October 16th, 2021, at the age of 67. Robert stayed strong until the end and was always the most entertaining person in the room, even if that room was a stadium. Robert was born in East Lansing, Michigan. His love of literature was established at an early age. He’s...

Dr. David A. Rose

Dr. David A. Rose

Oct 13, 2021

Dr. David A. Rose, 55, died October 13, 2021, in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada after a long health battle. David was born on March 16, 1966 in Milwaukee, WI to Vaughan and Karen Rose. He grew up in Grafton, WI, graduating from Grafton High School in 1984. David had the opportunity to live, study and work in several different...

Joyce I. Reiland

Joyce I. Reiland

Oct 12, 2021

Joyce Reiland passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday October 12th with her family by her side. Joyce was born on a farm in Waushara County in 1937, and she lived most of her life in Menasha, Wisconsin. She married James Reiland in 1956 and had her 3 daughters over the next 5 years. She loved her daughters,...

Thomas J. Balistrieri

Thomas J. Balistrieri

Oct 11, 2021

Thomas Joseph Balistrieri passed away peacefully at home at the age of 91 surrounded by his daughters (Laurie, Lisa, Lynn, Leslie) on October 11, 2021. He joins his wife Jervaise, parents Antonio and Clara, and brothers Felix and Salvatore in their eternal Heavenly home. Born May 6, 1930 in Milwaukee Wisconsin, Tom graduated from Marquette University where he also...

Gale R. Miller

Gale R. Miller

Oct 11, 2021

Gale Robert Miller, age 72, passed away at his home in New Berlin, Wisconsin on October 11, 2021. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 8, 1949 to his parents, Helmer and Edith Miller. He spent his early childhood in Milwaukee until his family moved to Knoxville, Tennessee for a few years. They then moved to Charlotte, North...

Dorothy L. Zarling

Dorothy L. Zarling

Oct 10, 2021

Dorothy L. Zarling (nee Kowalske) went to her heavenly home on October 10, 2021 at the age of 98. Dorothy was born in Jackson, WI on April 9, 1923 the daughter of the late Theodore and Hattie (Groth) Kowalske. She was baptized, confirmed and married at David’s Star Lutheran Church, Kirchhayn, WI. Dorothy was united in marriage to George...

Ken

Ken

Oct 10, 2021

K. Kenneth Doughman of Grafton passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the age of 92 years. Ken was born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin on May 25, 1929, the son of the late Carl Doughman and Adeline Lalko. After high school, Ken followed his passion and attended teacher’s college. He was an Army veteran who served in the...

Joan Kleman

Joan Kleman

Oct 8, 2021

Joan Kleman (nee Garman), of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully on October 8th, 2021, at the age of 87. Joan was born in West Allis, WI on October 27, 1933 the daughter of the late La Verne C. & Anita M. (Nee Litzke) Garman. She was united in marriage on December 6, 1952 to the late Arthur A. Kleman. Joan...

Margaret  Lillian  Smith

Margaret Lillian Smith

Oct 6, 2021

Margaret Lillian Smith of Cedarburg, passed peacefully at the age of 102 years, on October 6, 2021. She was born in Tekamah, Nebraska on November 12, 1918, the daughter of Walter and Minnie Hemmingsen. She was predeceased by her brothers, Walter and Paul and sister, June. Margaret graduated from Tekamah High School in the class of 1936. She married...

Brian J. Beckwith

Brian J. Beckwith

Oct 5, 2021

Brian J. Beckwith was welcomed to his heavenly home on October 5, 2021, surrounded in love by his wife and children. Brian was born on April 24, 1971, to Barbara (Rock) Swenson in Kadoka, South Dakota. Brian grew up exploring the Black Hills with his brother and friends, dirt biking, fishing, and driving his Scamp. Brian graduated from Spearfish...

Lillian A. Pergande

Lillian A. Pergande

Oct 5, 2021

Lillian A. Pergande (nee Marron) was born April 1, 1923, on a farm in Grafton WI, the middle daughter of Arthur and Martha (nee Hintz) Marron. She became a child of God through the washing of Holy Baptism at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grafton that same year. She was educated in the Christian faith at St. Paul School,...

Dennis W. Bruss

Dennis W. Bruss

Oct 2, 2021

Dennis W. Bruss passed away and was born to eternal life on October 2, 2021 after prolonged multiple health issues. He was born on August 13, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI where he attended Pulaski High School. Thereafter, he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska as a Jet Mechanic during the Vietnam War. He endured...

Allen J. Tomaszewski

Allen J. Tomaszewski

Sep 30, 2021

Allen J. Tomaszewski of Cedarburg, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at age 76 of cancer. He was born on September 17, 1945 to the late Alvin Tomaszewski and the late Cele (nee Startek) Tomaszewski. Al is survived by his wife Patty (nee Behling) Tomaszewski; sister Karen (Hank) Pleuss; children: Amy (Tracy) Brown, Andy (Angie) Tomaszewski, Kristin (Andy)...

Joan F. Warwick

Joan F. Warwick

Sep 29, 2021

Joan Warwick’s spirit left her temporary home to be in the arms of her Lord in her spiritual Home, on September 29th of 2021, just 91 years young; to find her mom and dad, Flo and Gordon Wainwright and brother Colin waiting for her. Her life of adventure was full, usually opting to take the less traveled path and...

Timothy Brendan  Dougherty

Timothy Brendan Dougherty

Sep 28, 2021

Timothy Brendan Dougherty -Cedar Grove- passed away unexpectedly Sept. 28, 2021, age 50 years. Loving partner and best friend of Heather Ardston. Adored dad of Harleigh Manske, Ambur Dougherty, and Dylan Dougherty. Proud grandpa of River Manske. Beloved son of Elizabeth “Beth” (William “Bill”) Krohn. Cherished brother of Amy (Dan Hottinger) Kwiatkowski, Alison (Lawrence) Loshak, Lyndsey (Mike) Wells, David...

Betty J. Hubacek

Betty J. Hubacek

Sep 27, 2021

Betty J. Hubacek, of Grafton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, September 27, 2021, at the age of 87 years. Betty was born on November 10, 1933, in Belgium, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Aloys Reiter and the late Clara (nee Antoine) Reiter. She later attended Port Washington High School and graduated with the...

Anton S. Fatla

Anton S. Fatla

Sep 27, 2021

Anton S. Fatla passed away and was born to into eternal life on September 27, 2021, with his loving family surrounding him, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on November 11, 1929, in Armstrong Creek, WI where he grew up on a farm with his 15 siblings. Anton graduated from Goodman High School before enlisting in...

Ruth J. Kiehnau

Ruth J. Kiehnau

Sep 26, 2021

Ruth J. Kiehnau On September 26, 2021, at 6:55 PM, Ruth Kiehnau died at the age of 94. Preceding her in death were her parents and brother, James Shawley of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Surviving is her husband Donald Kiehnau, daughter Laurie and husband Dr. Jeff Weil of Long Beach, California, son Craig Richards and wife Mary of Clintonville, Wisconsin, four...