Obituaries

Gloria F. Schwengel

Gloria F. Schwengel

May 31, 2021

Gloria Florence Schwengel (nee Veloon) entered eternal life on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Cedar Bay West Assisted Living at the age of 96. Gloria was born in Milwaukee on March 17, 1925 to Christ and Leokadia (Laura) Veloon. She was baptized on April 25, 1925 at Grace Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Her family moved to the Town of...

Katherine  T. Schmitt

Katherine T. Schmitt

May 27, 2021

Faith, fidelity, family, fun, and food are words that Katherine T. Schmitt (nee Volz) lived by, up until the moment she died peacefully and prayerfully surrounded by her children on May 27, 2021, just short of her 82nd birthday. Born May 31, 1939, to the late Helen (nee Hertel) and Alphonse Volz, and sister to the late Richard (Mary)...

Connor  James O. Harvey

Connor James O. Harvey

May 26, 2021

Connor James O. Harvey With deepest sorrow, we announce that Connor Harvey our beloved son, brother, grandson, family member and friend, passed away on Wednesday May 26, 2021, at the age of 19. All of those who knew Connor, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Connor was born November 11, 2001 in St. Marys,...

Violet B.  Smith

Violet B. Smith

May 23, 2021

Violet B. Smith (nee Brandt) Born January 1, 1933, in Kewaunee, WI, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2021, at the age of 88. Beloved mother of all her boys, Richard (Colleen), Robert Sr. (Jan), Donald, Ronald (Charles), and Douglas (Barbara). Preceded in death by her husband, William R., son, Robert Sr., brother, Harold (Rosalie) Brandt, sister, Joan Raddatz,...

Simon Mui

Simon Mui

May 23, 2021

Simon W. Mui, 梅 世 偉, was born on October 31, 1972 in Woonsocket, RI. As a young child, he was amazed by flags and everyone loved to play with him. He was a very honest child, which continued to adulthood. He moved to Milwaukee at the age of eight and grew up here, attending 53rd Street School, Wilbur...

John N. Formolo

John N. Formolo

May 21, 2021

John N. Formolo, age 90, of Grafton, Wisconsin and Naples, Florida, passed away on May 12, 2021 in his Naples home with his family at his side following complications of pancreatic cancer. John was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 10, 1930 to Northern Italian immigrant parents. His father, Natale Formolo, died before he was two years old. He...

Sharon G. Benishek

Sharon G. Benishek

May 20, 2021

Sharon G. Benishek (nee Thorpe), of Cedarburg, passed away on May 20, 2021 at the age of 59 years. She was born in Green Bay, WI on September 6, 1961, to the late Lee and the late Diane (nee Melco) Thorpe. She married Mark Benishek on June 23, 1994. Private family services will be held at Wisconsin Memorial Park....

Norma A. Schultz (Nee Peterson)

Norma A. Schultz (Nee Peterson)

May 19, 2021

Schultz, Norma A. (nee Peterson) of Cedarburg, passed away on May 19, 2021, at the age of 87 years. Loving mother of Rodney (Donna) Gaskey. Dear step-mother of Larry (Alice), Danny, Maren Olinski and Connie. Cherished grandmother of Jessica Gaskey and Jordan (Laura) Gaskey, and great-grandmother of Isabelle Gaskey and Trevor Gaskey. Dear sister of George (Lauri) Peterson and...

Audrey R. Paul

Audrey R. Paul

May 18, 2021

Audrey R. Paul Lifelong Cedarburg resident and volunteer, passed away on Tuesday May 18, 2021at the age of 91 from liver cancer after a recent diagnosis. Audrey was born on August 21, 1929 in Cedarburg, daughter of the late Edward & Rose (nee Montag) Mueller. Audrey was united in marriage on August 13, 1949 to the late Arthur Paul....

Jean Marie Kelley

Jean Marie Kelley

May 18, 2021

Jean M. Kelley (Nee Brandt) of West Bend, WI died unexpectedly on May 18, 2021 at the age of 60 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. Jean was born in Port Washington, WI on February 20, 1961 the daughter of Hildie (nee Schwendimann) and the late Allen Brandt. Jean graduated from West Bend East High School class of 1979....

Dale E. Duckert

Dale E. Duckert

May 18, 2021

Dale Ernst Duckert of Cedarburg passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the age of 81 years. “Big Dale” was born in Milwaukee on May 1, 1940 to the late Katherine (née: Keller) and William Duckert. He was the devoted husband of the late Kris. Loving father of Leah (Chris) Duckert-Kroll and Denise (Randy) Sams. Treasured ‘Bubby’ to...

Mary H. Pusch (Nee Duehning)

Mary H. Pusch (Nee Duehning)

May 17, 2021

Pusch, Mary H. (nee Duehning) Of Grafton. Mary passed away May 17, 2021 at the age of 89 with her grandson, Braden and her Boston Terrier Maizie by her side. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Herbert Frank Pusch. Loving mom to Michael (Deb), Melinda (Tom) Klinka and Mark. Further survived by grandchildren: Mallory (Chuck) Medley, Skylar (Bryan) Anderson,...

John A.  Enright Ii

John A. Enright Ii

May 16, 2021

John A. Enright -Grafton- age 83, was the dear husband to Ann Verret Enright for 36 years. He was father to: John, Mark (Lynne), Jen (Armando) Lopez, Jeff, April (Ron) Forchette, and Stephanie (Steve) Berti; and grandfather to Amy & Rob Enright, Antonio Lopez, Donovan & Madeline Hinz, and Lillian Berti. John was a brother to Barbara M. Hughes...

Kimberly A. Butz

Kimberly A. Butz

May 14, 2021

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church or School are appreciated.

John C. Kaufman

John C. Kaufman

May 14, 2021

John Kaufman Age 98 Cedarburg, WI John Kaufman passed peacefully as his spirit was freed to the heavens on Friday May14, 2021. Born to Clifford and Clara (Bongard) in Prairie du Sac, WI. on April 10, 1923. John served in WWII in the Army’s 106th Inf. Div. 589th FA. BN. and was at the first days of the Battle...

James Paul Dekker

James Paul Dekker

May 11, 2021

James P Dekker May 21, 1947 – May 11, 2021 Cedarburg – James Paul Dekker “Jim” found peace in the Arms of Our Lord on May 11, 2021 at the age of 73, while in hospice after a courageous battle with cancer and other health issues. Jim was born on May 21, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI to Clara (Strzyzewski)...

Ralph Lemke

Ralph Lemke

May 7, 2021

On Friday, May 7th, Ralph Lemke, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away unexpectedly at the age of 79. Ralph was a lifelong Mequon resident except for his time in Madison attending the agricultural short course program and his time served in the Army Reserves. On February 3, 1968 he married Mary Anne Finch. They raised 3 children together....

Erwin H. Witte Jr.

Erwin H. Witte Jr.

May 5, 2021

Erwin “Erv” Herman Witte, Jr. Erwin “Erv” Herman Witte, Jr. peacefully passed away at his Adell home on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at the age of 72. Erv was born in Port Washington, WI on August 17, 1948 to Erwin and Marian (Tetzlaff) Witte. Erv grew up in Grafton, being confirmed in his faith from St. John Lutheran Church...

James A. Wade

James A. Wade

May 4, 2021

James A. Wade went to his heavenly home on May 4th, 2021 passing peacefully of natural causes. Jim was born on June 13th, 1934 in Milwaukee to Tony and Elizabeth Wade growing up in both West Bend and Grafton and was the oldest of two boys. He attended Grafton High School graduating in 1952 where he participated heavily in...

Clarence A. Boesch

Clarence A. Boesch

Apr 30, 2021

Clarence A. Boesch, 91, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, April 30, 2021, at his home in Grafton, WI. He was surrounded by his loving family. Clarence was born at the family farm in Thiensville, WI on August 19, 1929, the son of the late Edgar and Mary (nee Barth) Boesch. He was preceded in death...