Obituaries

Apr 2, 2020

Ethel Lorretta Peterson (Behring) passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020. She was 99 years old. Ethel was born in Sheboygan Wisconsin on August 10, 1920. She graduated from Central High School in Sheboygan. Her primary occupation was homemaker. She was very active in many organizations in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod including Lutheran’s for Life, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League,...

Apr 1, 2020

Muriel M. Going (nee Stein) of Cedarburg, age 92 passed away peacefully on April 1, 2020, due to complications of the Covid-19 virus. GOD, FAITH, FAMILY. She was an active member of First Immanuel most of her lifetime. Muriel directed both the Ladies Choir & Bell Choir there. In addition, she participated in the Senior/Mixed Choirs at First Immanuel,...

Apr 1, 2020

Bernice M. Zeckmeister, nee Knop, of Saukville, slipped away into eternity on April 1, 2020 at the age of 93. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph, daughter of the late Edward Sr. and Louise Knop, nee Naerbas. Mother of 3 sons, Gerald of West Bend, Randal of Saukville, Michael of Shell Lake; Grandmother of 5 and...

Mar 31, 2020

Gerhard W. Schoessow Gerhard Walter Schoessow, 93, of Mequon, peacefully entered into the kingdom of Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 31, 2020. Gerhard was born on September 28, 1926 to Bernard and Rose (Lueder) Schoessow. On October 10, 1926, he received the gift of eternal life in Holy Baptism. On May 28,...

Mar 27, 2020

Herman P. Scholz of Grafton passed away peacefully on March 27, 2020 at the age of 89. Herman is survived by his children Michael(Amy) Scholz, Constance Scholz, Jay Scholz, Tod(Beth) Scholz; 6 grandchildren Brian and Erin Scholz, Rachel(Andrew) Mindham and Amber Scholz, Jay(Amanda) Linton and Terri Scholz-Wann along with 4 great-grandchildren, brother-in-laws Fred and Norman Jagow and sister-in-law Cordie(nee...

Mar 26, 2020

Senger, Richard “Dick” Of Cedarburg, entered eternal life on March 26, 2020 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of Nancee (Nee Eckert). Loving father of Karen (Matthew) Vear and Cathy (Frank Arteaga). Dick was a very proud grandfather of Elli and Jake Reid. He loved to play golf and enjoyed watching all sports, especially football. His dry sense...

Mar 23, 2020

Norma M. Roscoe (nee Anthony) December 5, 1925 – March 23, 2020. Preceded in death by husband Thomas, loving mother of Terrence and Michael (Julie), amazing grandmother to Andrea, Emma, Adam and great grandchildren. Norma will be remembered by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. With the pandemic minimizing our options to offer the continuous support ourselves, God placed...

Mar 19, 2020

Bob Blackbird April 20, 1928 – March 19, 2020, age 91, formerly of Eden, WI and Green Bay, WI passed away on March 19, 2020 in Grafton, WI. Bob was born in Eden, WI, the fifth of seven children born to Guy and Katherine (Nee Norton) Blackbird. In 1949 Bob enlisted in the Air Force where he went to...

Mar 18, 2020

Hughes, Rita M. Rita was born on February 5, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to William and Mary (née Borgo) Moll. She attended Rufus King High School and then Marquette University where she earned a teaching degree and met her future husband, Dick Hughes. They were married on August 16, 1952. They spent most of their married life in Grafton...

Mar 16, 2020

Adeline L. Rohn Of Thiensville/Mequon passed away peacefully at Lawliss Family Hospice on March 16, 2020 at the age of 93. Adeline was born on March 3, 1927 in South Dakota, the daughter of the late Moritz and Julia Bertsch. Adeline was a retired employee of Marshall Fields. Adeline is survived by 2 children, 3 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren,...

Mar 15, 2020

Dean Reinke Dean Reinke, of Cedarburg, passed away at Froedtert Memorial Hospital, in Wauwatosa, on March 15, 2020, at the age of 64 years. Dean was born on June 12, 1955, the son of the late Earl Reinke and the late Eleanor (nee Burchardt) Reinke. Years later, Dean started his own company, Dean Reinke Construction, working as a handy...

Mar 13, 2020

Judith B. Schultz, 73 Judith died on Friday, March 13th at Ascension Hospital in Milwaukee after a prolonged battle with dementia and related illnesses. She was born in Milwaukee on January 22, 1947 the daughter of Kenneth and Sylvia (nee Weidemeier) Luhm. She attended school in Milwaukee and graduated from Rufus King High School. She then enrolled at UW-Stout...

Mar 11, 2020

Shirley Jean Kreklow (nee Ottensmeyer) of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully to Eternal Life on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the age of 82 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband David. Dearest mother of David and Douglas (Laura). Loving Grandmother of Samuel. Further survived by sister, Doris Ford of Florida, nieces, other relatives and friends. Shirley...

Mar 10, 2020

Arlene (Piepmeyer) Akerlund March 24, 1929 – March 10, 2020 Arlene Akerlund, age 90, formerly of Eagle River WI and Ontonagon MI, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in Cedarburg, WI. Arlene was born in Racine, WI, the fourth of five children born to Edward and Emma (Luedtke) Piepmeyer. On September 26, 1953, she married Robert Akerlund and...

Mar 9, 2020

Jerry Petrovic passed away peacefully on March 9, 2020. He is survived by loving family members and siblings. Jerry was a dedicated family man, professional, volunteer, and sought to building meaningful friendships. Our sincere thanks goes out to all of the wonderful people who attended to Jerry in his time of need at Ascension Columbia St.Marys Hospital. In lieu...

Mar 7, 2020

Imogene R. Swift (née Sanders) beloved wife of the late Leonard W. Swift was called home to our lord on Saturday March 7, 2020. Loving mother of Jean (Kevin), Mary Kaye (Donald), Michael, James (Ann), Patricia (John) and Carol (James P.). Grandmother of Jamie (Heather), Darcy (Rob), Michael (Malou), Samantha, Christopher, Dustin (Laura), Derek (fiancée Stacy) Jeffrey, Peter, Jessica...

Mar 7, 2020

Betty L. (nee Novesky) Petzko Betty L. (nee Novesky) Petzko, 97, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 in a local healthcare facility. She was an avid seamstress who sewed hundreds of garments for children’s charities. She loved music, playing golf, and going for walks. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Edward...

Mar 2, 2020

Phillip J. Yakel Of Grafton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 2, 2020 at the age of 88. Phil is survived by his wife Gerri whom he adored and who adored him back after 51 years of marriage; his loving Children: Barbara (Gary) Dotzauer, Julie Hoffmann, Mark (Lori) Yakel; Grandchildren: Anthony, Ross, Craig, Aaron, and...

Feb 29, 2020

Richard M. Merkel age 83 of Grafton, passed away Saturday February 29, 2020 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. Born June 2, 1936 in Milwaukee to Roman & Doris (Bredl) Merkel, he was a self employed iron worker before retirement. Richard enjoyed skeet shooting, trap shooting, sporting clays, hunting and was a shooting instructor. On his last hunting trip...

Feb 29, 2020