Obituaries

Aug 7, 2022

Philip J. Bertram, 71, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Phil was born on January 13, 1951, to Francis and Dorothy (Willadsen) Bertram in Sheboygan Falls. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School and graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1969.

Phil...

Jul 30, 2022

Roy Roggentin, 91, passed away peacefully at Terrace Place on July 30. In 1951, he married his high school sweetheart, Geraldyne Foell and was blessed with over 41 years of marriage before her death.  He married Caroline Foch in 1994 and she passed away in 2018.

Roy had a strong faith, was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran...

Jul 28, 2022

Isabelle Emily De Zwarte, 98, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Pine Haven Christian Communities – Giddings Avenue Campus.

Izzy was born to Clarence and Esther (Witzel) Hickenbotham on March 29, 1924 in Winooski, Wisconsin. She graduated from Plymouth High School. Izzy was united in marriage to John De Zwarte on...

Jul 28, 2022

Laura C. Murphy, 74, of Sheboygan Falls, WI, passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center – Sheboygan County on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Laura was born on January 6, 1948, in Minneapolis, MN.  She graduated from Sheboygan North High School with the Class of 1966.  After high school, Laura attended Lakeshore Technical College to obtain her LPN...

Jul 27, 2022

Georgiana M. McGinnis, 88, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, surrounded by the love of her family.

Georgie was born October 10, 1933, in Green Bay, the youngest of George B. and Cecelia (Brochtrup) Bruecker. “Babe,” as she was known by her family, was taught by nuns in a two-room public...

Jul 25, 2022

Mary Ann “Bonnie” Grall, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at St. Camillus in Wauwatosa at the age of 98.

Bonnie was born to Emil and Anna (Dittmeyer) Hensel on July 6, 1924 in the Town of Meeme. She graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1943. After graduation, Bonnie lived with a close friend in...

Jul 24, 2022

Kenneth Herman Thimmig, 89, of Oostburg, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Ken was born to Harry and Louisa (Meyer) Thimmig on January 4, 1933, in Sheboygan. He graduated from Oostburg High School in 1950.

Ken was united in marriage to Sharon Mehlberg on June 26, 1954, at...

Jul 21, 2022

Doris C. Heinen, 95, of Oostburg, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Pine Haven Christian Communities, Oostburg Campus.

Doris was born on August 10, 1926, to John & Annie (Smies) Leys in the Town of Lima. She was a 1944 graduate of Sheboygan North High School.

On September 24, 1948, Doris married Alfred...

Jul 21, 2022

Lucille M. Cardarelle, 86, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice surrounded by her loving family.

Lucy was born April 1, 1936 in Washington County, the daughter of Anton and Lillian (Wienke) Wiedmeyer. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1953.

On October 16, 1954, she was united in...

Jul 20, 2022

Joseph Reklaitis, 87, went home to be with his Lord peacefully on Wednesday morning, July 20, 2022 at his home in Sheboygan Falls.

Joseph was born January 13, 1935 in Sheboygan, the son of Stanley and Margaret (Kadurko) Reklaitis. He attended school in Sheboygan, and went on to serve his country in the United States Army from...

Jul 20, 2022

Santo Peter Sandona passed away July 20th, 2022 at Countryside Manor, in Sheboygan, WI at 92 years old.

Born June 3rd, 1930 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, Santo “Pete” was the son of the late John and Mary Basso Sandona. He came from a very large Italian family and was one of 3 sets of twins.  He graduated...

Jul 17, 2022

Vernon Allen Gothberg, 77, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at his home.

Vernon was born to Charles and Olga (Anderson) Gothberg on August 18, 1944, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was united in marriage to Lois Byzewski on March 5, 1964, in Grand Forks, ND. Vernon worked a variety of jobs...

Jul 16, 2022

Matthew J. Dekanich, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 16, 2022. He was 45 years old.

Matthew was born January 7, 1977 in Sheboygan, the son of James and Sharon (VerStraate) Dekanich. He attended school in Sheboygan Falls, graduating from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1995. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography from...

Jul 13, 2022

Sharlene Joan Meyer, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 13, 2022 at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.

Sharlene J. Woodworth was born to Robert Charles and Edna Mary (Lang) Woodworth on May 13, 1938, in Sheboygan Falls. She was a 1956 graduate of Sheboygan Falls High School and worked in banking for...

Jul 12, 2022

Thomas Chace Cheney passed away peacefully at Sharon Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, on July 12, 2022, in the company of his children and sister, after a series of medical issues following a recent surgery.

Tom was born in Des Moines, IA, December 26, 1946, to Jane and Wilbur Kirchner, later adopted by stepfather, Bill Cheney. ...

Jul 12, 2022

Jack Edward Brill, 78, of Oostburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Froedtert Hospital.

Jack was born to John and Evelyn (Mentink) Brill on February 8, 1944, in Sheboygan. He attended Oostburg Christian School and Oostburg High School. Jack was united in marriage to Elaine Huibregtse on April 18, 1964, at First Reformed Church in...

Jul 10, 2022

E. Joan Hennessy, born July 19, 1939 to Michael “Bud/Papa” Hennessy and Elizabeth “Liz/Honey/GG” Hennessy (née Forristall). Joan died at home—exactly as she wanted—on Sunday, July 10, 2022 surrounded by family and love. She will always be remembered for her generosity far and wide and her passionate championing of those less fortunate. She was a dyed-in-the-wool Democrat and Ford...

Jul 9, 2022

Craig William Underhill, 74, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Sheboygan Area Health Services.

Craig was born on February 1, 1948, in Sheboygan, WI to Charles and Carol (Gottsacker) Underhill. He was a graduate of Sheboygan South High School Class of 1966.

On April 26, 1969, Craig married Arlene Lauer....

Jul 4, 2022

Danette I. Shorter passed away Monday morning, July 4, 2022 at her home in Sheboygan Falls surrounded by her loving family, including her beloved puppies Bella, Sadie and Marley. She was 62 years old.

Danette was born July 21, 1959 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Kenneth and Shirley (Phillips) Shorter. In 2005, she married her best...

Jun 27, 2022

Bonnie Lou Greupink, 79, of Cedar Grove, went Home to the Lord surrounded by her family on Monday evening, June 27, 2022, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center.

Bonnie was born on May 22, 1943, to Raymond and Doris (Neumann) Degnitz in Sheboygan. She graduated from Random Lake High School. Bonnie was united in marriage to Duane...