Obituaries

May 16, 2019

May 15, 2019

Fred Petersen, 77, died Wednesday, May 15th at Kathy Hospice in West Bend after a courageous fight against Pancreatic Cancer. We’d like to extend a warm thank you to the staff at Kathy Hospice who took such great care of him and made a difficult time a bit easier. Fred was born September 28, 1941. He graduated from Custer...

May 15, 2019

Dorothy P. (Klisch) Candlish Beloved matriarch Dorothy Candlish passed away peacefully on May 15, 2019 at her home in Grafton, WI, at the age of 90. She is survived by her children: James (Joan) Klisch, Cheryl (Rick) Zimmermann and Russell (May) Klisch; grandchildren: Rick Jr (Patti), Steve (Jenna), Victoria and Jacqueline; great-grandchildren: Autumn, Marcus, Myles, Breanna, Isaac, and Owen....

May 14, 2019

Mary Neumann, 77, died Tuesday, May 14th at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice due to complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Mary was born March 8, 1942. She was a caregiver all her life, first as the eldest of 9 children and then as a loving mother. Nothing made Mary happier than being with her family, and her children are grateful for...

May 14, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Nieman (Nee Gall), 58, passed away peacefully after a brief, but courageous fight. A lifelong resident of Cedarburg, WI, Liz was born on February 22, 1961 to the late Delores Gall and Donald (Rebecca) Gall. Lovingly married to her husband, Bob, of 30 years, Liz is survived by her three children: Sammi, Katie, and Jacob. Liz cherished...

May 13, 2019

Ronald James Malliet, 80 A long-time resident of Cedarburg, Ron Malliet died in Christ on Monday, May 13, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ron was born in DeKalb, Illinois, the son of Clarence and Sylvia (Myllymaki) Malliet. In September 1986, Ron married Patricia Lee Sampson, and together they raised their cherished daughter, Christina. For 50 years, Ron...

May 11, 2019

Mary Esther Batterman Diagnosed with terminal leukemia on Tuesday, May 7th, Mary Esther (Wittekind) Batterman was called home to heaven on Saturday, May 11th, at 91 years of age surrounded by her family at home. Born in 1927 to Mildred (Thiele) and Roy W. Wittekind, she grew up in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. After meeting Bud Batterman at a church...

May 10, 2019

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the Cedarburg Mueller Funeral Home, W63 N527 Hanover Ave at 7:00pm for Rollie Van Borchardt who died surrounded by his family on Friday May 10, 2019 at the age of 76 years old from natural causes. Rev. Mark Larson will be officiating the service. Visitation will be held...

May 10, 2019

Returned to heaven on May 10th 2019 at the age of 59 at his home. A celebration of Nate’s life will be held at Mueller Funeral Home in Grafton on Monday May 20th at 4pm. A visitation will take place prior to the funeral service from 2pm-4pm. Pastor Brent Halverson will be officiating the service. In lieu of flowers,...

May 8, 2019

John F. Pospichal of Cedarburg was born to Eternal Life Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the age of 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Eleanore (nee Stolowski). Devoted father of John (Donna), Margie, Joanie, Terry (Mark) Vey, and Sandy Pospichal. Grandfather of Joe and John Pospichal, Matt (Kam) Vey and Mary Vey and great-grandfather of Cullen and Olivia...

May 8, 2019

Gladys Ollie Hasbargen (February 23, 1935 – May 8, 2019) The Lord in his wisdom suddenly and peacefully called home to heaven his dearly loved child, Gladys. She was born February 23, 1935 in Roseburg, Oregon to Donald and Vernie Starbuck. On February 26, 1954 Gladys was united in marriage to Donald Hasbargen at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, also...

May 6, 2019

Eunice L. Kiefer, of West Bend Eunice was born in Chicago, on July 8th, 1924 and passed away on May 6th, 2019. She will be returned to her birth place, in Chicago, where she will be laid to rest at Arlington Cemetery, in Elmhurst. Eunice is the mother to Bernard (Marlene) Kiefer, Jeanette Osterhouse, Sharon (Andy) Fischer, of Cedarburg...

May 4, 2019

Wartgow, Judith I. “Judy” (nee Frankfurth) of Jackson, passed away on May 4, 2019, age 66 years. She was born on July 30, 1952. Loving mother of, Doug (Sandy Sanders) and Wendy (Patrick) Fassbender, Proud grandma of: Justin, Emily, Kasey and Shane Fassbender; Dear sister of, Harry Jr. (Diane) Frankfurth, Sister-in-law of, Mary Frankfurth and Bonnie. Further survived by...

May 3, 2019

Jon Harvie Hanson, 71, of Raleigh, North Carolina, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin on January 7, 1948 and passed away on May 3, 2019 after six months of hospitalization. Jon was predeceased by his parents Elmer and Virginia Hanson. He is survived by his sisters Edith DeBoard and Susan Lau (James); his nephews David...

Apr 29, 2019

Grasse, Margaret (nee Schwartz) of Cedarburg, April 29, 2019, age 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Grasse. Loving mother of Ken (Rachel) and Kurt Grasse. Proud grandma of Katherine (Ben) Lowry and Abby (Jake Haug) Gibowksi. Dear great-grandma of Talia, Jack, Helena, Clark and Max. Sister of Pat Warren. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded...

Apr 28, 2019

Robert L. Yunk of Cedarburg, died suddenly on April 28, 2019 at the age of 88. Robert was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 5, 1930 the son of the late Robert J. and Pauline (Nee Kosmaczynski). Robert was united in marriage to Evoyne Griese on June 7, 1958 in Kewaunee, WI. Robert worked as a machinist at Nordberg/Rexnord...

Apr 24, 2019

James A. “Jim” Drehfal Of Manitowoc, Formerly of Mequon. Died peacefully April 24, 2019 at the age of 87 years. Survived by his wife Ruth of 68 years. Father of Michael (Pam), the late Jane (Owen) Walker, Joni (the late Harry) Thompto, Thomas (Marjorie), Jill (Edward) Klotz and Julie (Gary) Bump. Also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother-in-law John Clemens,...

Apr 22, 2019

Fern Kannenberg (nee Wittenberger) of Cedarburg passed away peacefully at her home on Monday April 22, 2019 at the age of 77 years. Fern was born in Waukesha, WI on July 15, 1941 to the late Harry & Elsie (nee Schultz) Wittenberger and married Marvin Kannenberg on May 21, 1966 at First Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg. Fern retired...

Apr 21, 2019

Rathmann, Penny L. (Nee Mulligan) Long time resident of Shorewood, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019 at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Paul “Tucker” Rathmann. Loving mother of Tony (Carolyn) and Jerry (Kathie) Minessale and Penny Ann Mulligan. Dear sister of Corrinne Whipp. Proud grandmother of 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Further...

Apr 19, 2019

Rudolf, Joseph Passed away on April 19, 2019 in Cedarburg at the age of 88 years. Survived by his beloved wife, Karoline of 66 years, son Joseph (Judy) and daughter Linda (Jeff) Schaefer, grandchildren Andy (Rhyann), Shelly (Karol) and Steve (Danielle), great-grandsons, Gavin, Rory, and John, nieces and nephews. Retired from Jos Schiltz Brewing Co. Private Services.