Obituaries
Frederick "Fred" A. Smoody
Jun 11, 2016
Frederick A. “Fred” Smoody Age 78, died peacefully in his sleep June 11, 2016. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Patricia, his children, Michele (Mike Orren) Smoody, Catherine (John) O’Brien, Tim (Joanna Hecht) Smoody and Tom (Amy-Mae Miller) Smoody, and beloved grandchildren Micky, Catie, Maggie, Samantha, Sean, Shannon and Charlene. Memorial Gathering Thursday, June 16, 2016 at...
Danny A. Stauss
Jun 9, 2016
Of Cedarburg. Age 58 years. Adored husband of Linda (nee Freiwald). The Best dad of Ryan (Jen), Mitchel and Ben. Cherished son of Jeanne Stauss. Dear brother of Dawn (Mike) Hartnett, Don (Gail) Stauss, Steve (Kirsten) Hein and Sue (Tom) Meitner. Brother-in-law of Jim (Cindy) Freiwald and Rick Freiwald. Loved uncle of 15 nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Tuesday...
Blanche E. Scherbarth
Jun 9, 2016
Blanche E. Scherbarth (nee Eastridge) Died peacefully Thursday, June 9, 2016, 1 day after her 96th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Loving mother of Karen and the late Gerald “Jerry” Scherbarth. Dear sister-in-law of Helen Eastridge and Ruth Eastridge. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Blanche is preceded in death by 5...
Mary J Kostrewa
Jun 9, 2016
Mary Kostrewa of Grafton went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on June 9, 2016 at the age of 93. Mary was born on September 2, 1922 in Omaha Nebraska, the daughter of the late Frank and Ludmilla (Nee Sochor) Jakes. Mary joined the United States Marine Corp at the age of 17. She was stationed...
Joan Gloria Smith
Jun 2, 2016
Joan Gloria Smith Died peacefully June 2, 2016 at the age of 78 years. Beloved wife of Wendell. Loving mother of Laurie(Jon)Ziegler. Nana of Alyssa Sass. Further survived by many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her daughter Susan Smith, parents, Herbert and Lydia (nee Uebersohn) Braunschweig, step-father, Fred Kudick, sister, Ruth (George) Garrison...
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,...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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