Obituaries

Mar 24, 2024

Carolynn Kobiske, 74, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., died Sunday, March 23, 2024, in Lebanon, Tenn.

She was born Nov. 29, 1949, in Rice Lake, Wis., the daughter of Emil and Alma Ostermann. After her family moved to Cedarburg, she attended local public schools and graduated from Cedarburg High School in 1967.

In 1970, Carolynn married Michael...

Mar 24, 2024

Patricia Petersen, 78, died Sunday, March 24th after a short battle against cancer.

Patricia was born February 21, 1943. She graduated from Riverside High School and worked for several years before marrying her true love, Fred Petersen on November 4, 1972 and moving to Cedarburg to begin a family. This started her life-long career taking care of...

Mar 23, 2024

Nancy (Michalek) Kaminski, passed away March 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born to Norma (Brannan) Michalek on March 10, 1956, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

From an early age, Nancy had a knack for creating. As a girl, she spent weekends sewing with her grandmother. Nancy would practice this skill for decades to...

Mar 23, 2024

John R. Van Sickle, 66, of Grafton, Wisconsin, passed away on March 23, 2024. John was born to John and Nadine, on September 12, 1956 in Milwaukee. He graduated from Cedarburg High School and received a culinary arts degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College. John was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, and even spent part of his life...

Mar 23, 2024

Beth Loretta Rice Davison Sorensen, age 94, passed away March 23, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in Storm Lake, IA on September 7, 1929, to Norman Beryl Rice and Florence Anderson Rice, Beth had one younger brother, Dan. They grew up in Clear Lake, IA where they loved living by the...

Mar 22, 2024

Jerry John Murray peacefully passed away and was born into eternal life on March 22, 2024 at the age of 80. He was born on June 19th 1943, in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Jerry graduated from Menomonie High School before entering the training program at Sacred Heart Hospital for Radiology Technology, where he earned an Associate Degree. While at Sacred Heart...

Mar 21, 2024

Wayne A. Malwitz,

Of Grafton, peacefully passed away on March 21, 2024, at the age of 59. He was born on May 3, 1964, to his parents, Timothy Malwitz, and Cynthia (nee Teetzen). He was united in marriage with Janice Novak on March 30, 2001. Their marriage was blessed with four children.

Mar 21, 2024

Dorothy Jean Elgin

Dorothy Jean Elgin (nee Cable) was called home peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on March 21, 2024, at the age of 90 years.

Dorothy was born on February 24, 1934, in Louisiana, Missouri, the daughter of the late Charles Leonard Cable and the late Mildred (nee Smith) Rubringer....

Mar 21, 2024

Cynthia (Cindi) Diedrich (nee Gaudynski) of Cedarburg passed away at her home on March 21, 2024, at the age of 77. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Richard (Dick), daughters Dana (Randall) Lauer and Lauren (Randy) Strohmeyer and stepson Timothy (Gabrielle) Diedrich. Cherished grandmother (Mimi) of Evan, Brady, Logan, Jack, Madelaine and Benjamin. Dear sister of...

Mar 18, 2024

James “Jim” Paul (1946-2024)

James “Jim” Joseph Paul, 77, of Grafton, Wisconsin, passed away in his home on March 18th, 2024 after battling heart failure and kidney failure. Beloved husband of the late Annette Paul. Proceeded in death by his parents, John E. Paul and Frances “Fran” (nee Tarkowski). James is survived by his daughter,...

Mar 18, 2024

JoAnne Mary Vella

Of Cedarburg, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at the age of 78 years.

JoAnne was born on December 29, 1945, in Milwaukee to the late Jack and the late LaVerne (nee Solomon) Salzer.

JoAnne enjoyed going to Las Vegas with her son, Robert, and...

Mar 18, 2024

Chrysta Marie (Albrecht) Schmelzer was welcomed into her heavenly home by her Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 18, 2024. Her time of grace spanned ninety-six years, 11 months, and three days. The daughter of the Rev. Christian Albrecht and Clara (Mundinger) Albrecht, she was born on April 15, 1927, in Tucson, Arizona. Shortly after, she was reborn into Jesus’...

Mar 17, 2024

Robert “Bob” E. Koopmann,

Peacefully passed away surrounded by loving family on March 17, 2024, at the age of 77. He was born on September 18, 1946 to his late parents Harold Koopmann and Evelyn (nee Bade). He was united in marriage with Eileen (nee Hilgendorf). Together, their marriage was blessed with one daughter, Sarah....

Mar 13, 2024

Caterina LaRosa was Born to Eternal Life on March 13, 2024 at the age of 90.

Born April 4, 1933 in Sant’Agata, Sicily. Caterina moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1950 where she married her beloved husband, Joe LaRosa. The devoted mother of Angelo, Angela, Zina and Mary and cherished grandmother to 12 grandchildren and 11...

Mar 12, 2024

Thomas D. Rieck,

Of Thiensville, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, at the age of 74. He was born on July 31, 1949, to his late parents, Heinz Rieck and Marilyn (nee Foley).

After Thomas graduated from Grafton High School, he enlisted in the Army. He served for two years...

Mar 12, 2024

John George Kolbach, of Belgium born to eternal life on March 12, 2024, at the age of 88 years.

John was born to natural life on November 11, 1935, the son of the late Theodore George Kolbach and the late Margaret Leona (nee Kultgen) Kolbach. Brother of the late James Sebastian Kolbach and the late...

Mar 11, 2024

Lois R. (nee Fisher) Strelecki found peace on March 11, 2024, at the age of 81 years.

Lois was born on October 16, 1942, in Milwaukee, WI and grew up on the East Side of Milwaukee where she graduated from Riverside High School.

Lois was an avid gardener, and she was...

Mar 6, 2024

Barbara Sue Herz

Barbara, beloved and devoted Mother and Nana to many, left us to join her heavenly father on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She is survived by her daughters, Suzette Roddy (Herz), husband Patrick Roddy, Joette Herz, and Holly Schoettlin (Herz),husband Gordy Schoettlin; her grandchildren, Jamie Schoettlin, Ryan Kuhtz, Madeline Roddy, Marlee Kuhtz, and...

Mar 6, 2024

Jean M. Shaver of Grafton, passed away on March 6, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60+ years, Wayne Shaver, as well as her parents Milton and Leona Grosklaus. She is survived by her children, Shelly (Mike) Westerman, Todd (Tammy) Shaver, Colette (Jay) Gergens, and Adam (Sherry) Shaver. Jean was also a beloved grandmother and...

Mar 5, 2024

James F. “Jim” Wrobbel

Of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024 at the age of 86. Jim was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 28, 1937 to the late Ferdinand and Rose (nee Fleck) Wrobbel. Jim graduated from Messmer High School in 1955 and later served in the United States Army. Jim was united in...