Obituaries

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Recent Obituaries

Thomas William Pfizenmaier

Thomas William Pfizenmaier

November 11, 2026

Thomas W. Pfizenmaier of Jackson, WI. passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born in Milwaukee to Willis and Elsie (nee Dins) Pfizenmaier on December 10, 1947. Tom was united in marriage to Janet Schneider on September 30, 1967, and together raised a beautiful daughter.

Tom and...

LaMont W. Lukens

LaMont W. Lukens

November 11, 2026

Mr. LaMont Lukens of Cedar Grove passed away at his residence Wednesday morning, November 11, 2026. He was 92 years old.

LaMont was born in the Town of Holland on July 13, 1934, the son of Lester and Ruby (nee Simmilink) Lukens. Following his education, LaMont proudly served in the US Army.

On April 7, 1956, LaMont was united in marriage with...

Michael John Malicki

Michael John Malicki

November 8, 2026

Michael John Malicki of Cedarburg was called home on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the age of 82, following a courageous battle with dementia. His family was by his side, toasting him with his favorite “nectar of the gods,” Korbel brandy.

Affectionately known as “Mike,” he was born in Milwaukee on August 8, 1944, to Ervin and Florence (Nack) Malicki. As...

Wayne John Stroessner

Wayne John Stroessner

November 8, 2026

Wayne John Stroessner, 92, of Random Lake, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on November 8, 2026.

Born May 7, 1934, to Walter and Rose Stroessner, Wayne graduated from Lakeland College in 1956 and earned a Master of Science in Teaching in biological sciences from the University of Montana in 1964. A four-sport college athlete, he was inducted into Lakeland’s...

Kenneth John Schanen

Kenneth John Schanen

November 2, 2026

Kenneth J. Schanen “Kenny”, 79, of Port Washington, WI, went to his heavenly home on November 2, 2026.

Ken was born September 3, 1947, in Port Washington, WI; son of Herman P. and Hilda Mayer Schanen. Ken graduated from Port Washington High School, later serving his country in the Army National Guard.

Ken worked for Simplicity for 35 years as a welder...

James Joseph Watry

James Joseph Watry

November 1, 2026

Mr. James “Jim” Watry, 73, of Port Washington succumbed to his battle with diabetes and other health complications on Sunday evening, November 1, 2026, at 6 p.m. He passed peacefully at home while surrounded by his loving family. He would have celebrated his 74th birthday this Thursday, November 5th.

Jim Watry was born in Port Washington, Wis., on November 5, 1952,...

Joel P. Lanser

Joel P. Lanser

November 1, 2026

Joel P. Lanser, of Port Washington, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 1, 2026. He was 69 years old.

He was born on February 13, 1957, in Port Washington, Wisconsin to parents Gregory and Anna (nee Becker) Lanser. He attended Port Washington High School and graduated in 1975. Following high school, he worked as a meat cutter for Kohls...

Karen A. Gierach

Karen A. Gierach

October 30, 2026

Mrs. Karen Gierach or Port Washington passed away at her home early Friday morning, October 30, 2026. She was 82 years old.

Karen and her twin sister Sharon were born in Salem, SD to Edward and Dorothy (nee Feterl) Stiefvater on February 13, 1944, joining siblings Bernadette, Charles, DeWayne and Jerry. An unfortunate accident killed their mother, and Karen and Sharon...

Nathan J. Simms

Nathan J. Simms

October 30, 2026

Nathan Joseph Simms passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026. He was 11 years old. Nathan was born on May 18, 2015, to parents Joshua (Angel) Simms and Jessica (Jeff) Simms. He was a 6th grader at Northern Ozaukee Middle School.

Nathan played football, baseball, and soccer. His knowledge of sports stats was expansive. Nathan was known to rattle off his...

Jeff "Moose" Ader

Jeff "Moose" Ader

October 29, 2026

Jeff Ader, 72, of Random Lake was taken home by his Savior on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake.

Jeff was born on May 27, 1954, at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Port Washington to Hugo and Florence (nee Lutzke) Ader. He grew up in Waubeka and resided there until November 2, 1985, when he married...

Marjorie Leopardo

Marjorie Leopardo

October 22, 2026

Marjorie Rankin Leopardo, age 90 years of Cary, IL., formerly of Arlington Heights, IL. was born December 3, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Harry and Eugenia Jones Rankin, and passed away on October 22, 2026 in Cary, Illinois.

Marjorie’s life was marked by a deep Christian faith, a love of family, a curious mind, and a lifelong commitment to helping others....

Linda Marie Kies

Linda Marie Kies

October 21, 2026

Linda Marie Kies died peacefully on October 21, 2026, at home in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was 79. She has suffered for the last several years from Alzheimer’s, a disease which ended her life, but her spirit carries on.

Born Linda Marie Bichler on July 26, 1947, in north/central Illinois, her formative years were spent with extended family in Ft. Worth, Texas...

Paul H. Lemke

Paul H. Lemke

October 21, 2026

Mr. Paul Lemke of the Town of Saukville passed away Wednesday morning, October 21, 2026, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. He was 79 years old.

Paul was born in Port Washington on September 16, 1947, the son of Melvin and Dolores (nee Dohrwardt) Lemke. He grew up in Cedarburg and attended local schools, including Cedarburg High School where he participated...

Thomas M. Button

Thomas M. Button

October 19, 2026

Thomas Matthew Button

We are deeply saddened to announce that Thomas (“Tommy”) Button entered Eternal Life on the evening of Monday, October 19, 2026. Tommy was 63.

Thomas was born on November 29, 1962, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Walter and Jean (née Lahey) Button. In 1966, his family moved to Arlington Heights, Illinois, where Tommy grew up. He attended St....

Brett Tyler Herwig

Brett Tyler Herwig

October 19, 2026

Brett T. Herwig, age 45, of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, passed away on October 19, 2026, following a brief illness.

Born in Madison and raised in Cedarburg, Brett graduated from Cedarburg High School, where he played varsity soccer. He went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire with a double major in Finance and Marketing, including time spent studying abroad in...

Sandra Mary Patterson

Sandra Mary Patterson

October 18, 2026

Sandra Mary Patterson of Grafton passed away peacefully with her loved ones at her side on October 17, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born in Spencer, Massachusetts on December 1, 1934, the beloved daughter of Roger and Elsie (Lemoine) Lee.

In the 1950s, Sandra attended business administration school and became a department store buyer in New York City....

Lloyd L. Marquardt

Lloyd L. Marquardt

October 17, 2026

Lloyd L. Marquardt, 68, of Random Lake, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, surrounded by his family at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center.

He was born on April 5, 1958, in West Bend to Robert and Lorna (nee Stange) Marquardt. Lloyd grew up in rural Random Lake, and graduated from Random Lake High School in 1976. Lloyd married Renee...

Renee L. Siem

Renee L. Siem

October 16, 2026

Renee L Siem, 62, passed away on October 16, 2026, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan, WI. She was born on June 16, 1964, in Duluth, MN to the Rychlak family.

In 1989, she married and had one child, Cassandra Siirila (Siem). In 2013, she was divorced and found the love of her life, in her good friend Michael...

Teresa Lynn Handeland

Teresa Lynn Handeland

2026

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Teresa Lynn Handeland, affectionately known as Terry, who peacefully left this world in the comfort of her home on October 14, 2026, at the age of 64. A beloved wife, cherished friend, and valued member of the community, Terry touched the lives of many with her...

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