Obituaries

Louise A. Zahn

Louise A. Zahn

Aug 22, 2017

Louise Zahn, of Port Washington, age 104, passed onto eternal life on Aug. 22, 2017 at the Harbor Cove in Port Washington, WI, where she had resided since 2014. Louise was the daughter of John and Anna (nee Samz) Behlow. She was born in 1912 and raised in Two Rivers, WI. After graduating from high school, she worked in...

Mary Ann Carbone

Mary Ann Carbone

Aug 21, 2017

Mary Ann Carbone (nee Feret), of Cedarburg, passed away on August 21, 2017, at the age of 82 years. Mary was born in Chicago, on November 10, 1934, the daughter of the late Frank and the late Sophie (nee Ciesla) Feret. She went on to marry the love of her life Jack Carbone, on July 5, 1958. Their Marriage...

Wayne Edgar Rutz

Wayne Edgar Rutz

Aug 17, 2017

Reverend Wayne E Rutz, 76, died from complications related to vascular dementia on August 17, 2017. Born on June 20, 1941 in Albert Lea MN, Wayne was the eldest of two sons. Wayne grew up in Denver, CO, Chicago, and Cedar Rapids, IA. He attended Concordia Senior College and graduated with a Masters of Divinity degree from Concordia Seminary-St...

Carla C. Volz

Carla C. Volz

Aug 15, 2017

Carla C. Volz Of Jackson, WI, passed away peacefully, on August 15, 2017, at the age of 74 years, surrounded by her family. Carla was born in Jackson, WI, January 4, 1943, the daughter of the late Arnold and Elizabeth (nee Amacher) Nicolaus. Carla and James Volz would grow up across the farms from one another, eventually uniting in...

Evelyn L. Woodward

Evelyn L. Woodward

Aug 15, 2017

Evelyn L. Woodward of Random Lake, entered eternal life on August 15, 2017 at the age of 86. Preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Arlette Spaulding, loving husband Clifford Woodward, son, Terrance Woodward and son-in-law, Charles Mor. Evelyn was the loving mother of Jeni (Tom) Woodward-Assmann and Larke Woodward-Mor. Mother-in-law of Kelly Woodward. Loving grandmother of Kari...

Alfred H. Kohlwey

Alfred H. Kohlwey

Aug 11, 2017

Kohlwey, Alfred H. of Grafton,died peacefully in the secure knowledge of Jesus his Savior on Friday, August 11, 2017 age 98 years. Loving husband of the late June (nee Werking). Beloved father of Pauline “Polly” Morrison, Lois (Rev. Roger) Kobleske, Ken (Carolyn), Robert (Debra), Bill (Sue), and Tim (Mary). Dear brother of Otto Kohlwey Jr. Further survived by 20...

Conrad A. Karnish

Conrad A. Karnish

Aug 7, 2017

Karnish, Conrad A. Conrad Alfred Karnish passed away surrounded by family, on Monday August 7, 2017, at the age of 87. Conrad was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on February 13, 1930, the son of the late John and the late Anna (nee Mizak) Karnish. He was later united in marriage to his childhood sweetheart Marlam Mills on...

Franklin J. Friede

Franklin J. Friede

Aug 7, 2017

Franklin John Friede, 85, of Port Washington (formerly Cedarburg) passed away with family by his side at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon on Monday August 7. Frank was born in Mequon on June 7, 1932, son of Reinhold & Lydia (Lemke)Friede. He graduated from Cedarburg High School where he enjoyed playing football as a Bulldog, he followed the team...

Elizabeth Ida Wille

Elizabeth Ida Wille

Aug 7, 2017

Elizabeth Ida Wille (Nee Krueger) of Cedarburg, went to live in the loving arms of Jesus, on August 7, 2017 at the age of 83 after a short hospitalization. Elizabeth was born on September 5, 1933, the oldest child of Carl and Alvina (Nee Roehrborn) Krueger. After graduating from St. John’s Lutheran College in Winfield, Kansas, she became a...

Falan H. Nicholson

Falan H. Nicholson

Aug 2, 2017

Falan Nicholson Falan Nicholson, 35, left the life we all know to a better place, Wednesday, August 2, 2017, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Falan was born in Milwaukee on February 7, 1982. She was a “daddy’s girl” and loved life and lived it to the fullest. Falan, also known as “peanut”, was a loving daughter, friend, girlfriend, adopted aunt...

Michael James Vance

Michael James Vance

Aug 2, 2017

Died August 2, 2017 at the age of 37 years. Loving brother of Lee, Shawn Jimmy (Ambur) and Tracy (Billy Pam) Vance. Caring uncle of Brianna, Mya, Donell, Cortez and Billy. Further survived by aunts and uncles, Rose (the late Mark) Schultz, Michelle, Paul (Vicki) and Danny. Cousin of Blake(Allyson) Carothers and Jessica Ross. Preceded in death by his...

Clara "Kootch" M. Kinnett

Clara "Kootch" M. Kinnett

Aug 1, 2017

To spend a couple of hours with Clara “Kootch” Kinnett is to get a gentle reminder that people really cannot be stereotyped, especially senior citizens. Kootch for many years served as an ambassador at Lasata Care Center, welcoming every resident who moved into Lasata Care Center. When a resident was sick or dying, Kootch was there to hold their...

Marilyn R. Swanson

Marilyn R. Swanson

Aug 1, 2017

Marilyn R. Swanson (nee Heaton) of Port Washington, Wisconsin (formerly of Cedarburg), passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. She was 85 years old. Marilyn was born to Lawrence E. and Mildred E. Heaton of Dubuque, Iowa on August 13, 1931. Marilyn was at the Sisters of Notre Dame convent with aspirations...

Judith A. Theis

Judith A. Theis

Jul 29, 2017

Theis, Judith A. (Nee Hubacek) of Grafton, died peacefully surrounded by her family on July 29, 2017 at the age of 78. Judy was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 30, 1938 the daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Nee Prom) Hubacek. On June 25, 1960, Judy was united in marriage at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church to Peter...

Lillian A. Otting

Lillian A. Otting

Jul 25, 2017

Lillian A. Otting, lifelong resident of Mequon, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Lasata Care Center, in Cedarburg, at the age of 89 years. Lillian was born on July 14, 1928, in Freistadt, the daughter of the late John Boehlke and the late Erna (nee Bartell) Boehlke. She attended Trinity Ev. Lutheran School and went on to...

Ernst F. Fromm

Ernst F. Fromm

Jul 24, 2017

Of Grafton. July 24, 2017 at the age of 85 years. Beloved husband of Mildred (nee Biever) for 64 years. Loving dad of Deborah Foster. Proud grandpa of David (Lisa) Foster and Adam (Jennifer) Foster. Great-grandpa of 9. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Grafton Mueller Funeral...

Scott R. Lemanski

Scott R. Lemanski

Jul 22, 2017

Scott Randolph Lemanski 54 of Grafton died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 22, 2017. He was born September 20th 1962 in Milwaukee, Son of Roger and Harriet (Lepak) Lemanski of Marathon. Scott was a proud father of two, son, brother, uncle and friend. He loved to play with his nieces and nephews. An Avid Sportsman, you could always find him...

Ruth L. Schwan

Ruth L. Schwan

Jul 22, 2017

Ruth L. Schwan of Cedarburg was led by God's hand to heaven on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Kathy's Hospice in West Bend. She was a model of grace and humble gratitude for God's gifts. She was married to her husband Paul, a Lutheran Pastor, for 67 years before he went to his heavenly home. They were blessed with...

Kelly Gross

Kelly Gross

Jul 21, 2017

Kelly Gross (nee Grosser) of Port Charlotte, FL formerly of Cedarburg & West Bend, died unexpectedly on July 21, 2017 at the age of 41 yrs. Kelly was born in Milwaukee, WI on February 21, 1976 to Mary Lou (nee Krueger) Graven and the late Glenn Grosser. Kelly graduated from West Bend East High School in 1995, she loved...

Robert Harold Akerlund

Robert Harold Akerlund

Jul 18, 2017

Robert Harold Akerlund June 8, 1926 – July 18, 2017 Bob Akerlund, age 91, formerly of Eagle River WI and Ontonagon MI, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 in Cedarburg, WI., with his wife by his side. Bob, known to many as ‘Akey’, was born on June 8, 1926 in Racine, WI. He was the oldest of three...