Obituaries
Steve Ehlers
May 31, 2016
He was a visionary who first brought Perrier and croissants to the masses in Wisconsin through his father's corner grocery store. But Steve Ehlers ultimately carved his legacy in cheese. He passionately shared his knowledge of cheese, and who crafted it. He volunteered tirelessly behind-the-scenes for more than a decade with the American Cheese Society to help nurture a...
Robert "Bubba" A. Rhiel
May 31, 2016
Robert “ Bubba” Rhiel of Cedarburg passed away on Tuesday May 31, 2016 at the age of 55 years. Robert was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 19, 1960 to the late Veron & Agnes (nee Crownhart) Rhiel. Robert was a bartender in Cedarburg where he made many friends and connections. He was a member of the EAA Oshkosh,...
Gerald L. "Jerry" Cook
May 26, 2016
Gerald L. “Jerry” Cook, of Grafton, passed away at Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee Hospital, in Mequon, on May 26, 2016, at the age of 77 years. Jerry was born on November 9, 1938, in Arlington, Iowa, the son of the late Lloyd Cook and the late Mattie (nee Ladwig) Cook. When Jerry was a little boy, his family then...
Sheila A. Zach
May 24, 2016
Sheila Anne Zach was released from her battle with kidney cancer on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the Aurora Zilber VNA Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, while surrounded by her loving family. Sheila was born in the Two Rivers Memorial Hospital on August 2, 1971 to James and Joyce (Cook) Zach. She graduated from Washington High School in Two...
Norman Boehlke
May 22, 2016
Norman Boehlke, who was active in several German-American cultural groups centered in Ozaukee County, passed away Sunday, May 22, at his home in Germantown, Wisconsin. He was 89. Norman was deeply involved in the Pommersche Verein-Freistadt, Pommersche Tanzdeel Freistadt, Freistadt Historical Society, and Freistadt Heritage Foundation. A founding member of the Alte Kameraden, he played in this popular local...
Dennis A. Gierach
May 19, 2016
Of GERMANTOWN. May 19, 2016 age 69 yrs. Loving soul mate of Sue Syvock. Beloved father of Scott Gierach & Shay Gierach. Dear step-father of Renee Price. Dear grandfather of Victoria, Eli, Jasmine, Alysha, Devon, Spencer & Jenna. Dear great grandfather of Kendrick & Aubrey. Dear brother of Jane Schultz & Phyllis (Daniel) Schmidt. Further survived by Jeffery Syvock,...
Allen F. Fromm
May 18, 2016
Allen F. Fromm a long time resident of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully at his home, on May 18, 2016, at the age of 78 years. Allen was born in Mequon on October 30, 1937, the son of the late Alexander and the late Alice (nee Scherer) Fromm. He grew up in Port Washington, and after high school joined the...
Casey Thom
May 18, 2016
Of Milwaukee, formerly of Cedarburg. May 18, 2016 age 32 yrs. Loving son of Terrence Thom and the late Deborah (nee Ross). Loving brother of Christopher (Heidi) Thom and Justin (Jessica) Thom. Loving uncle of Addison, Grady, Oliver, Finley, Jackson, Riley, & Reagan. Further survived by aunts, uncles, numerous cousins, other relatives and friends. Memorial Mass Tuesday May 24,...
James L. Anderson
May 15, 2016
James L. Anderson, of Grafton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at his residence, at the age of 73 years. Jim was born on September 1, 1942, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, the son of the late Christ Anderson and the late Florence (nee Heiser) Anderson. Jim attended the University of Wisconsin LaCrosse, where he earned his bachelor’s degree...
Cynthia "Cindy" A. Bilder
May 13, 2016
Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 6:00pm at Mueller Funeral Home & Crematory, 979 N. Green Bay Road, Grafton for Cynthia A. “Cindy” Bilder of Grafton who died at Family Lawlis Hospice in Mequon on Friday, May 13, 2016 at the age of 57 years old. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the...
Palmer A. Schmidt
May 13, 2016
Palmer A. Schmidt of Grafton, died Friday, May 13, 2016 at the age of 86 surrounded by his family. Palmer was born on March 13, 1930 in Newburg, WI the son of the late Erwin and Minnie (Nee Utecht) Schmidt. Palmer spent on year in the United States Army and then three years in the reserves. Upon returning home,...
Janice "Jan" J. Schanen
May 11, 2016
Janice J. “Jan” Schanen Of Grafton, died peacefully on May 11, 2016 at the age of 60 surrounded by her family. Jan was born in Port Washington, WI on May 6, 1956 the daughter of Irene (Nee Sudbrink) and the late Robert J. Jordan. On April 29, 1978 Jan was united in marriage to David Schanen at Grace Lutheran...
Richard "Dick" Olyniec
May 8, 2016
Richard D. “Dick” Olyniec of Cedarburg, passed away on May 8, 2016, at the age of 76 years. Dick was born in Chicago, IL, on August 15, 1939, the son of the late Stanley and the late Dorothy (nee Draper) Olyniec. He was later united in marriage to the late Marilyn (nee Deucker) on November 11, 1967, in Milwaukee,...
Esley Reichert
May 8, 2016
Esley Reichert (Nee Schultis) of Cedarburg, died peacefully at Alexian Village on May 8, 2016 at the age of 88. Esley was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 23, 1928 the daughter of the late Arthur and Ella (Nee Haselbarth) Schultis. Esley enjoyed listening to classical music, caring for neighborhood cats, flowers and reading. The most important aspect of...
Geoffrey D. "Jeff" Sewell
May 7, 2016
Geoffrey “Jeff” Sewell, of Belgium, formerly of Grafton, passed away unexpectedly at his residence, on May 7, 2016, at the age of 68 years. Jeff was born in Sahara Village, Utah, the son of the late Arnold Sewell and Eva (nee Pennington) Seymour. After his father passed away at an early age, their family relocated to Marinette and later...
Leona B. Lumpe
May 4, 2016
Leona B. Lumpe of Cedarburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 4, 2016 at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg at the age of 99 years. Leona was born in Chippewa Falls, WI on March 21, 1917 to the late Edward & Ida (nee Rheingans) Heidtke and married the late Fred H. Lumpe on November 4, 1939 at First Immanuel...
Barbara L. Heberer
Apr 30, 2016
Barbara L. Heberer FITCHBURG/GRAFTON-Barbara L. Heberer, age 79, found her eternal peace on Saturday, April 30, 2016. She was born on Nov. 4, 1936, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Loren and Agnes White. Barbara graduated from Grafton High School, class of 1954. She married Gordon Heberer on Feb. 23, 1957. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She...
Catherine "Kitty" J. Spain
Apr 30, 2016
(nee Kiefer) Of Grafton. April 30, 2016 at the age of 92 years. Loving daughter of the late Harry and Martha (nee Herz) Kiefer. Preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Bill, sister; Marilyn (the late Charlie) Schweitzer and brother; Joe (the late Kay) Kiefer. Will be dearly missed by her brother Donald (Carol) Kiefer, nieces and...
Thomas J. Mueller, Sr.
Apr 29, 2016
Thomas John Mueller, age 69, died at home in Cedarburg, Wisconsin on Friday, April 29, 2016. He was married in 1971 to Diane Fay Nystrom and they had four children. Diane sadly passed away in 1986 and Tom went on to raise his four children on his own. Born December 23, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he lived in eight...
Frederick "Fritz" F. Heidtke
Apr 28, 2016
Frederick F. Heidtke “Fritz” of Jackson, passed away at Cedar Community on April 28, 2016, age 94 years. Beloved husband of the late Janet (nee Hill). Loving father of Keith (Kandee) Heidtke, Rev. Gail Heidtke, Susan Heidtke, and Joel (Wendy) Heidtke. Proud grandfather of Andrew (fiancée Elizabeth Hall) Heidtke, Beth (Jason) Boche, and Maya Heidtke. Dear brother of Robert...
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