Edwin C. Thomas
April 30, 2026
Mr. Ed Thomas of Port Washington passed away Thursday, April 30th at High Point Residence in Port, where he had been a resident since 2022. He was 76 years old.
Edwin was born in Springfield, IL, on June 12, 1949, the son of Leonard and Mayme (nee Carpenter) Thomas. Ed attended schools in Mason City, graduating from Mason City High School,...
Gerald "Jerry" Bongard
August 13, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” A. Bongard, age 74, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on October 19, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Norman and Alice (nee Satre) Bongard. Jerry graduated from Pulaski High School. Jerry was a tool and dye maker for Pace Industries in Grafton for 40+ years. He...
Wayne J. Wunderlin
August 6, 2026
WAYNE J. WUNDERLIN
Mr. Wayne John Wunderlin of Saukville, WI, passed away Thursday evening, August 6, 2026, at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital, Ozaukee Campus in Mequon. He was 87 years old.
Wayne was born in Platteville, WI, on April 7, 1939, son of Joseph and Laura (Linden) Wunderlin. The youngest of ten children, Wayne loved growing up in a big farm...
Alex A. Peterson
August 4, 2026
Alex Peterson, of Cedarburg, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the age of 41.
Alex was born on February 6, 1985, in Rockford, Illinois, to Corey and Tina (née Smith) Peterson. During his childhood, he lived with his family in both Rockford, Illinois, and Athens, Georgia, before moving to Cedarburg in 1997. He graduated from...
Dale Joseph Sanem
August 3, 2026
Dale Joseph Sanem of Cedarburg passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the age of 55. He was born the dear son of Joseph and Audrey (Bahr) Sanem in West Bend, WI on June 1, 1971. Dale married the love of his life and best friend Alice Weirauch on May 23rd, 2003, and together they raised three incredible...
Carol J. Butz
July 31, 2026
CAROL J. BUTZ
Mrs. Carol Butz, formerly of Port Washington, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at Barrett House in Markesan, where she had been residing for the last 18 months. She was 84 years old.
Carol was born in Port Washington on June 23, 1942, the daughter of Wendell and Florence (nee Mueller) Barber. She attended local schools and graduated from...
Jeremy P. Wegner
July 29, 2026
Jeremy Paul Wegner, born October 14th, 1975 passed away unexpectedly on July 29th, 2026. He was born to parents Brian Wegner and June (Mielke) Wegner in Port Washington, Wisconsin. He graduated from St. Paul Lutheran School in 1990, Port Washington High School in 1994 and later Ohio Technical college in 2005.
Jeremy married his wife of 20 years, Amanda, on November...
Michael S. Chick
July 27, 2026
It is with fathomless sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Stephen Chick, who left his life on July 27, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on May 23, 1940, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Michael's time on this earth—though many would say far too short, for there could never truly be enough time with a spirit as full as...
Mark Gerald Buntrock
July 26, 2026
It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the passing of Mark G. Buntrock. Mark, of Grafton, WI left this world peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026. He was 65.
Mark was born in Milwaukee and was the son of Thomas and Kathleen (Halstead) Buntrock. From an early age, he carried a quick wit and a sense of humor...
Nancy Lynn Soyke
July 24, 2026
Nancy (nee Belgard) Soyke of Port Washington, Wisconsin, formerly of Rock Island, Illinois passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon, Wisconsin, surrounded by her family. She was 86 years old.
Nancy was born on July 12, 1940, in Moline, Illinois, the only child of August R. and Hildegard (nee Schlemmer) Belgard. She married Paul Soyke...
Karen A. Biebel
July 23, 2026
Karen A. Biebel unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
She was born on August 8, 1969, in Port Washington, Wisconsin to parents Donald and Roseanne (nee Kurt) Reiff. Karen grew up in the communities of Fredonia and Random Lake. Karen graduated from Random Lake High School, eventually earning her degree from Concordia University. She worked as a Certified Medical...
Roger Leroy Aultman
July 23, 2026
Roger L. Aultman, 87 of Plymouth, WI passed away on July 23, 2026, at Plymouth Healthcare.
Roger was born in Iowa on February 11, 1939, to Frank and Helen (Ertz) Aultman. He graduated from Port Washington High School in 1957 and in 1971 he married Marlene Weiss. The couple had no children together. Marlene had a daughter, whom Roger treated and...
Arthur "Art" R. Bosley
July 21, 2026
Arthur “Art” Bosley, of Saukville Wisconsin, loving husband of Denise Bosley, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. He was 68 years old.
He was born on October 11, 1957, to Arthur and Dorothy Bosley. Art grew up plastering but the thing he loved the most was cooking. He was also an avid Miami Dolphins fan.
Art...
James Leo Zabel
July 21, 2026
James Leo Zabel passed away peacefully July 21st at Meadow Ridge in Baraboo, WI. Jim faced a number of health challenges in his latter years.
He is survived by his son John S. "Jack" Zabel of Baraboo, sister Mary Jane (Mark) Baumgartner of Cedarburg, WI, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother...
Dr. Robert M. Barnhill
July 20, 2026
Dr. Robert M. Barnhill
Dr. Rob M. Barnhill, 57, of Port Washington, Wisconsin, a beloved husband, father, family member, friend, mentor and respected leader, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, to Robert Barnhill Sr. and Anna Cornelia (née Creech) Barnhill, Rob was raised in Burgaw, where his love for athletics began. His...
Wendy Louise Van Dyck
July 18, 2026
Wendy Louise (Hamilton) Van Dyck, age 59, of Port Washington, passed away in her sleep on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at her home.
She was born on June 4, 1967, in Flint, Michigan, to Theodore and Helen (nee Taft) Hamilton. She was a longtime resident of the Saukville, Port Washington Area.
Wendy graduated from high school in 1985 and later took courses...
Kathleen M. Glander
July 18, 2026
Kathleen Margaret Glander, cherished mother, and treasured grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and joy that will forever resonate in the hearts of her family and friends.
Kathy was born at home on September 27, 1936, in Dacada, WI, to parents Alois and Clara (nee Bahr) Ehren. On August 13, 1955, Kathy...
Gerald A. "Jerry" Kubicek
July 18, 2026
Gerald A. “Jerry” Kubicek, of Random Lake, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, July 18, 2026. He was 71 years old.
Born in Milwaukee on December 10, 1954, Jerry was the son of Alfred and Margaret “Peggy” (née Rodden) Kubicek. He was raised in South Milwaukee and graduated from South Milwaukee High School with the Class of 1973.
On March...
Wayne Carl Schmidt
July 18, 2026
Wayne Schmidt, of Fredonia, WI, passed away on July 18, 2026. Wayne was born on March 29, 1945, to Alvin and Clara (nee Drews) Schmidt in Oconomowoc, WI. In 1965, he was united in marriage to Christine VanNess. Together they had two children, Corynne Bigelow and William Schmidt. Later, in 1988, he married the love of his life, Jean Muroni....
Douglas Michael Huberty
July 16, 2026
Douglas Michael Huberty of Port Washington, WI passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the age of 73. He was born on April 26,1953 in Stanley, WI, the beloved son of Paul & Dolores (Johnson) Huberty. The Huberty family later moved to Fredonia, WI.
Doug was a 1971 graduate of Ozaukee High School in Fredonia, WI. On July 29,...
