Obituaries

Loraine E. Kohlwey

Loraine E. Kohlwey

Oct 27, 2016

Loraine E. Kohlwey, of Jackson, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Kathy Hospice, at the age of 89 years. Loraine was born in Grafton, the daughter of the late Arthur Marron and the late Martha (nee Hintz) Marron. She was later united in marriage to Reuel Kohlwey, on May 17, 1947, at...

Charles "Chuck" R. Kurtz

Charles "Chuck" R. Kurtz

Oct 26, 2016

Charles R. “Chuck” Kurtz Of Grafton. October 26, 2016 at the age of 69 years. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Klug). Loving dad of Jennifer Kurtz and Andrew Kurtz. Loving brother of Hugh (Joy) Wildish. Dear brother-in-law of Steve (Debbie) Klug, Tom (Diane) Klug and Jim (Loretto) Klug. Dear son-in-law of Glenrose (the late Elmer) Klug. Further survived by...

June A. Fitzgerald

June A. Fitzgerald

Oct 26, 2016

June Alice Fitzgerald, 88, a long time Grafton resident, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Our mom loved sewing, knitting, gardening, reading, bowling and golfing. She was ahead of her time in fashion and had a natural flair for decorating, had a great laugh, a wonderful sense of humor, a strong faith and...

Dolores  "Dee" E. Schmidt

Dolores "Dee" E. Schmidt

Oct 22, 2016

Dolores Elaine Schmidt (nee Clark) “Dee”, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, October, 22 2016 in Grafton, WI. She was born January 16, 1928 in Chicago, IL to William and Magda Clark. On August 14, 1948, she married the love of her life, Bennett Schmidt, and they had two children, Steven and Valerie. Dolores was very accomplished at crocheting knitting,...

Gerald Hammetter

Gerald Hammetter

Oct 21, 2016

Gerald Orrin Hammetter, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 21, 2016 after a battle with Dementia at the Heritage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Port Washington, WI. Jerry was born on July 1, 1928, in Milwaukee, WI. He was the son of the late Orrin and Aldeen Hammetter. He moved to Cedarburg (Historic Hamilton) at the age of...

Phyllis Joy Dorward

Phyllis Joy Dorward

Oct 21, 2016

PHYLLIS DORWARD Phyllis Joy Dorward was born March 19, 1928 in Manitowoc to Reuben & Ione Madenwald. She entered Eternal Life on October 21, 2016 at age 88. Phyllis was salutatorian of her Manitowoc Lincoln High School class and attended Lawrence University before graduating from the National College of Education in Evanston, IL. She taught kindergarten in California and...

Mary V. Simonsen

Mary V. Simonsen

Oct 19, 2016

Mary Vivian Simonsen died peacefully at her home , in Grafton, on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at the age of 90 years. Mary was born on March 31, 1926, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, the daughter of the late Salem and the late Ivy Lundberg. She relocated to the Milwaukee area as a young woman and worked as a telephone...

Dolorosa "Dolly" C. Niesen

Dolorosa "Dolly" C. Niesen

Oct 17, 2016

Dolorosa C. Niesen “Dolly” of Grafton, died peacefully at Heritage Nursing Home in Port Washington on Monday, October 17, 2017 at the age of 87. Dolly was born on July 3, 1929 the daughter of the late John & Elsa Niesen. Dolly was a member of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church. Dolly enjoyed gardening and taking care of her...

Milton A. Sr. "Sonney" "Buster" Guetzke

Milton A. Sr. "Sonney" "Buster" Guetzke

Oct 16, 2016

Guetzke, Millton A. “Sonney” or “Buster” Of Mequon, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2016, age 87 years. Beloved husband of Karlean (nee Lutzen). Loving father of Milton (Barb) Jr. and Suzette (Ron) Lovy. Cherished brother of Ozzie (Carol), Iris (Elroy) Kneppraht, Gloria Stier and Alice Benz. Proud grandpa of Clint (Julie) and Charles. Cherished great-grandpa of Grace, Anna...

Joy A. Uhlig

Joy A. Uhlig

Oct 16, 2016

Joy A. Uhlig (nee Bretschneider), October 16, 2016, age 71 years. Beloved wife of Robert Uhlig of Grafton for 43 years. Cherished mother of Gina (Michael) Daiter of Milwaukee. Loving grandmother of Matthew Daiter of Milwaukee. Dear sister of Carol King of Newburg. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Joy was preceded in death by her...

Henry T. "Butch" Wendtlandt

Henry T. "Butch" Wendtlandt

Oct 14, 2016

Henry T. “Butch” Wendtlandt passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, October 14, 2016, at his home in Lomira, at the age of 71 years. Butch was born on December 26, 1944, in Port Washington, the son of the late Theodore Wendtlandt and the late Bernadine (nee Arentz) Wendtlandt. He was united in marriage to Judy Suelflow and their marriage was...

Ardell H. "Peebs" Guetzke

Ardell H. "Peebs" Guetzke

Oct 14, 2016

Ardell H. “Peebs” Guetzke, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 14, 2016, at his home, in Cedarburg, at the age of 73 years. Ardell was born in Port Washington, the son of Gilbert Guetzke and Anna (nee Bernhardt) Guetzke. He attended his schooling in the Cedarburg school district and graduated from Cedarburg High School. Ardell was a dedicated employee...

C. Helen Schwalbe

C. Helen Schwalbe

Oct 11, 2016

C. Helen (Denton) Schwalbe, a longtime resident of Cedarburg, was called to her permanent heavenly home on October 11, 2016. Cletus Helen was born on December 10, 1930 to Loran George and Catherine Vivian (nee Hayes) Denton, on a farm in Dallas Center Iowa. During the 30's, her father borrowed a grain truck, packed up the family and belongings,...

Lucille G. Mcdaniel

Lucille G. Mcdaniel

Oct 9, 2016

Lucille G. McDaniel (Nee Struck) of Grafton, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at the age of 79. Lucille was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 4, 1937 the daughter of the late Harold E. and Verona G. (Nee Mehrens) Struck. Lucille was united in marriage on July 17, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI to...

Gary M. Loos

Gary M. Loos

Oct 8, 2016

Gary M. Loos of Grafton, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 8, 2016 surrounded by his family at the age of 72. Gary was born in Chicago, IL on May 2, 1944 to the late Allen V. & Lorraine (nee Horback) Loos. He married Jorjan (nee Karabon) on August 4, 1984 at Faith Lutheran Church in...

Linna L. Petersen

Linna L. Petersen

Oct 7, 2016

Linna L. Petersen (Nee Otto) of Grafton, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the age of 97. Linna was born in Amherst, WI on November 27, 1918 the daughter of the late Reihnoldt and Minnie (Ristow) Otto. Linna was united in marriage to the late Edward Petersen on September 28, 1940. Linna was...

Carol Ebert

Carol Ebert

Oct 6, 2016

Carol Parlow was born Nov. 24, 1931, in Milwaukee, the second of two children of William Parlow and Olive (nee’ Moths). She grew up in North Milwaukee and graduated from Custer High School in 1950 where she excelled in music (she played cello in the orchestra) and enjoyed the dramatic arts. She made many good friends there who remained...

Gerald T. "Jerry" Carney

Gerald T. "Jerry" Carney

Oct 5, 2016

Gerald T. "Jerry" Carney Of Grafton. Born to Eternal Life October 5, 2016 at the age of 68 years. Beloved son of Kathryn (the late James) Carney. Brother of Marilyn (John) Sorenson. Uncle of Alan (Tammy)Leszczynski, Julie (James) Ruhnke, Deana Mentzel, Bryan Mentzel, and great-uncle of Michelle, Nicole and Alex, David, Sarah. Further survived by friends. Memorial gathering Monday,...

Barry L. Washburn

Barry L. Washburn

Oct 5, 2016

Barry L. Washburn Of Jackson. October 5, 2016 at the age of 62 years. Beloved husband of Eunice. Loving dad of Benjamin (Jessica), Nicholas (Brittney), Eric French and Tiffany Washburn. Proud grandpa of 6 grandsons. Dear brother of Deborah (William Whitson) Washburn. Beloved son of Joyce (the late George) Washburn. Further survived by relatives and friends. Barry coached soccer...

Shirley M. Prom

Shirley M. Prom

Oct 4, 2016

Shirley Mae Prom Born to eternal life on October 4, 2016 at the age of 87 at her home in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at St. Francis Borgia North on Tuesday, October 11th at 10:00am. A visitation will take place on Monday, October 10, 2016 from 5:00 – 7:00pm at Mueller Funeral Home...