Obituaries
Althea L. Smith
2025
Althea L. Smith, of Sheboygan, entered eternal life on Sunday evening, March 9, 2025 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice surrounded by the love of her family. She was 63 years old.
Althea was born in 1961, the daughter of William and Anita (Muesler) Hess. She graduated from Pewaukee High School in 1979. On April 25, 1987 she was united in...
Bernice Katherine Rhines
Mar 8, 2025
Bernice Katherine Rhines, 91, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Pine Haven Christian Communities – Haven Drive.
Bernice was born on December 13, 1933, to William and Selina (Mohr) Krepsky in Sheboygan. She graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1952.
On February 6, 1954, she was united in marriage to Warren “Rocky” Rhines in Sheboygan. They...
Delores D. Van De Loo
Mar 5, 2025
Delores D. Van De Loo, 93, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Pine Haven Christian Communities – Haven Drive Campus.
Delores was born in the Town of Wilson on March 27, 1931, daughter of the late Harry and Louisa (Meyer) Thimmig. She graduated from Oostburg High School.
On December 6, 1969, she was united in marriage to...
Evelyn J. Van Wyk
Mar 5, 2025
Evelyn J. Van Wyk entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Pine Haven Christian Home. She was 101 years old.
Evelyn was born November 8, 1923 in the town of Lima, daughter of Garret and Henrietta (Prange) Hoitink. She attended Banner School and went on to work at Musebeck Shoe Factory and J.C. Penney.
On March 1, 1950 she...
David L. Gartman
Mar 5, 2025
David L. Gartman, 72, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
David was born on July 19, 1952, to Lloyd and Lorraine (Fritsch) Gartman in Sheboygan. He graduated from South High School in 1970.
On June 17, 1977, David was united in marriage to Clare Mersberger.
Immediately following high school, he began operating the family farm for the...
Mark L. Lilyquist
Mar 4, 2025
Mark L. Lilyquist, 75, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at his home in the town of Lima surrounded by his family.
Mark was born February 22, 1950 in Sheboygan, the son of Clifford Sr. and Julianne (Hertensteiner) Lilyquist. He attended Sheboygan area schools graduating from North High School in 1969. He went on to serve his country in the United...
William J. Hoftiezer
Mar 2, 2025
William J. Hoftiezer, 81, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Sharon. S. Richardson Community Hospice.
Bill was born on January 17, 1944, in the town of Lima, son of William and Marie (Potter) Hoftiezer. He attended Gibbsville Grade School and Oostburg High School before serving his country in the US Navy.
On June 26, 1964, he was united...
Kenneth Maurer
Mar 1, 2025
Kenneth Maurer, age 95, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, went home to his Lord on March 1, 2025.
Ken was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on June 1, 1929, the son of Herman and Hildegard Schaller Maurer. He attended rural Monroe grade school, where he learned to speak English after growing up fluent in German. Ken graduated...
Glenn "Spike" Smies
Feb 24, 2025
Glenn “Spike” Smies, 91, of Oostburg, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at his home.
Spike was born on July 27, 1933, to Lester and Anne (Roerdink) Smies in Oostburg. He graduated from Oostburg High School in 1951. Spike started as a carpenter, when he worked for Eggebeen Builders and continued working in carpentry for many years.
He was a lifelong...
Shirley M. Lorenz
Feb 18, 2025
Shirley M. Lorenz, 96, formerly of Kohler, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at her home in Plymouth.
Shirley was born March 5, 1928 in Sheboygan, the daughter of Arthur and Celia (Point) Polzin. She was united in marriage to Bernard “Bundy” Lorenz on June 2, 1978 at St. John Evangelist Catholic Church in Kohler.
Shirley is survived by a daughter and...
Doris M. Kohlhagen Hammerschmidt
Feb 16, 2025
Doris M. Kohlhagen Hammerschmidt, 90, of Sheboygan Falls passed away Sunday morning, February 16, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center - Sheboygan County.
Born December 13, 1934 in Marinette, WI, Doris was the daughter of William and Linda (Krueger) Gannigan. The family moved to Sheboygan Falls in 1940 where she attended Weeden Station Grade School and then Oostburg High School.
In 1953, she...
Julie Ernestine Schuman
Feb 15, 2025
Julie Ernestine Schuman, 87, of Sheboygan, went home peacefully to her Savior Jesus on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Julie was born to George and Gertrude (Woeckner) Gehrke on December 5, 1937, in Neenah. She lived most of her life in Kohler and was a lifelong member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Kohler. She graduated from Kohler High School in 1956.
On November...
Mildred "Molly" J. Forstner
Feb 15, 2025
Mildred “Molly” J. Forstner, 100, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Pine Haven Christian Communities – Haven Drive Campus.
Molly was born on May 11, 1924, to Edward and Margaret (Arnold) Marth in Plymouth. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1941.
On November 19, 1949, she was united in marriage to Sylvester Forstner. He preceded her...
Alvin "Bud" Severson
Feb 15, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alvin “Bud” Severson, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who departed from this world on February 15, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on April 19, 1935, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, Al lived a life rich in love, laughter, and countless cherished memories.
Al was the son of Alvin O. Severson, Ruth M. Fenske,...
Thomas Joseph Hawe
Feb 14, 2025
Thomas Joseph Hawe, 77, of Cedar Grove, passed away on Friday, February 14th, 2025 with his son at his side. Thomas was born August 28, 1947, the son of the late Thomas F. Hawe and Delores M. Hawe. Thomas had two children and five amazing grandchildren.
Thomas graduated from Cedar Grove High School in 1965 and attended the University of Wisconsin...
Mike W. Navis
Feb 11, 2025
Michael “Mike” W. Navis, of Sheboygan, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan. He was 54 years old.
Mike, the son of Ronald and Darlene (Harmelink) Navis was born November 17, 1970 in Madison. He grew up in Sheboygan, graduating from South High School in 1990.
Mike worked at Polar Ware before starting a 16-year...
Ann M. Braun
Feb 10, 2025
Ann M. Braun, 75 of North Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, died peacefully Monday, February 10, 2025, at her home.
Ann was born on December 13, 1949, in Fond du Lac to Roland and Rosamond (Gehl) Kees, the youngest of their four children. Her childhood was spent in Fond du Lac and St. Cloud WI. As an adult, Ann lived briefly in Riverside...
Melvin Duane Cardarelle
Feb 8, 2025
Melvin D. Cardarelle, 91, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
He was born September 14, 1933, in Clark County, WI, the son of Louis and Hada (Wren) Cardarelle. He graduated from West Bend High School while enlisted in the United States Army in 1952.
Melvin served his country from 1951-1954, obtaining the rank of Private First Class...
Leon G. Lauer
Feb 5, 2025
Leon G. Lauer, 76, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in Green Bay after a long illness.
Leon was born to Cyril and Lena (Schaap) Lauer on January 21, 1949, in Sheboygan Falls. After graduating from Sheboygan Falls High School, Leon became a barber and worked for many years in Green Bay. He also was a teacher in the Vocational...
John Gordon O'Malley
Feb 5, 2025
John G. O’Malley, 48, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully with family by his side after a courageous 1 ½ year battle with liver disease on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan.
John was born October 27, 1976 in Sheboygan, the son of Dennis and Mary (Brouillard) O’Malley. He graduated from Sheboygan North High School class of 1995....
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