Obituaries

Jan 16, 2022

Marianne Jensema, 83, of Oostburg, went to be with her Savior on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Cedar Grove Gardens.

Marianne was born on October 11, 1938, to Arthur and Anna (Weakamp) Meerdink in the Town of Holland. She was a 1956 graduate of Oostburg High School. On April 18, 1959, Marianne married Ronald Jensema at Bethel...

Jan 16, 2022

Lavonne Huibregtse, 83, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Pine Haven Christian Communities – Giddings Avenue Campus.

Lavonne was born on September 17, 1938, to Marvin and Mildred (Jensema) Brill in Sheboygan. She graduated from Oostburg High School in 1957. On June 24, 1961, Lavonne was united in marriage to James Huibregtse at First Presbyterian...

Jan 12, 2022

Patricia A. "Patti" Brethouwer (nee Majerus) passed away Wednesday evening, January 12, 2022 at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. She was 79 years old.

Patti was born March 21, 1942 in Sheboygan, the daughter of Bernard and Ruth (nee Wagner) Majerus. She graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1960, and went on to work as a grocery merchandiser...

Jan 10, 2022

Kenneth Lee Hilbelink, 73, of Oostburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center.

Ken was born on August 27, 1948, to Oscar and Helen (Brasser) Hilbelink. He graduated from Oostburg High School in 1966. After high school, Ken served in the National Guard. He was employed for 47 years at...

Jan 9, 2022

Donald Lohr, 86, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on January 9, 2022, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Donald was born on April 3, 1935, to Frank & Hilda (Clausen) Lohr and graduated from Central High School and later served his country in the United States Army, serving in Japan. On June 12, 1954, Don married Janice...

Jan 8, 2022

If you are reading this, a wonderful man named Fred, Fritz, Mr. Z, Daddy-O, and dad is walking his many beloved dogs on his new journey in Heaven. His pockets are stuffed with dog treats and he’s got a loyal following of four-legged friends following him.

Frederick William Zimmerer passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. A...

Jan 8, 2022

Rachel Ann Rademaker, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Pine Haven Christian Communities - Giddings Avenue Campus.

Rachel was born on February 14, 1936, to John and Magdelina (Vercouteren) Otte in Sheboygan. She graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1954. Rachel was united in marriage to Verne Rademaker on April 9, 1954,...

Jan 7, 2022

Elaine Marie Luedtke, 85, of Plymouth, passed away on January 7, 2022, at Plymouth Health Services.

Elaine Winkler was born on October 11, 1936, to Joseph F. & Ione F. (Halbach) Winkler. She attended St. John The Baptist Grade School and was a 1954 graduate of Plymouth High School. On November 12, 1955, she married Bernard H....

Jan 6, 2022

Jonothan Teetzan, 68, of Sheboygan Falls passed away on January 6, 2022

Per his wishes, no formal services will take place.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his name to Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Jan 6, 2022

Bonnie Paddeck, 68, of Santee, CA, passed away on January 6, 2022, in La Mesa, CA.

Bonnie Ten Haken was born on August 18, 1953, to Kenneth & Mariam “Mary” (Huenink) Ten Haken. On September 5, 1981, Bonnie Ten Haken joined Edward Paddeck in marriage at the First Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Cedar Grove. She studied imaging...

Jan 6, 2022

Eleanor “Ellie” Joan Wingert, 86, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Marco Island, Florida.

Ellie was born on September 14, 1935, to John and Ella (Meinen) Veldboom. She graduated from Oostburg High School in 1953. Ellie was united in marriage to David Wingert on June 11, 1955, in Oostburg. She was an...

Jan 3, 2022

Carol June Jensema, 91, of Oostburg, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at Pine Haven Christian Home – Giddings.

Carol was born on September 10, 1930, in the Town of Lima, the daughter of the late Wallace and Florence (Kooman) Veenendaal. She graduated from Oostburg High School in 1948. On June 23, 1950, she was united...

Jan 3, 2022

Thomas D. Berlin passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was 73 years old.

Tom was born December 7, 1948 in Sheboygan, the oldest of three sons of Carl F. and Lydia (nee Klauser) Berlin.  He graduated from Kohler High School in 1967, and went on to...

Dec 27, 2021

William Charles Guenther, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away Monday afternoon, December 27, 2021, at Countryside Manor.

Bill was born March 28, 1944, in Sheboygan, the son of Francis and Etta (nee Freyberg Guenther. He graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1962 and went on to study at Sheboygan Vocational School for a year. He worked at...

Dec 26, 2021

Todd Ertl, 58, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 26, 2021, in Neenah, WI.

Todd was born on August 11, 1963, to Jerome and Shirley (Carolfi) Ertl in Sheboygan. He graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School.

Todd enjoyed wrestling and football in his younger years.  He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, his fantasy football...

Dec 24, 2021

Marjorie Jane Obbink, 83, of Oostburg, met her Savior on Friday, December 24, 2021.

Marge was born to Edward and Nellie (Brill) Kappers on April 9, 1938 in Oostburg. She was united in marriage to Harlan “Bud” Obbink on January 17, 1959 at First Presbyterian Church in Oostburg.

Marge was a longtime member of First...

Dec 23, 2021

Elroy N. Herms, of Random Lake, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake. He was 90 years old.

Roy was born May 28, 1931 in Milwaukee, the son of Hugo “Howard” and Hilda (nee Schallock) Herms. He attended Boys’ Technical High School, and later studied to be a journeyman electrician....

Dec 22, 2021

Amira Katusimie Kromah, 11, of Sheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Campus.

Amira was born to Musa Kromah and Elizabeth Wah on June 7, 2010, in Milwaukee. She attended St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School in Sheboygan where she was school treasurer. Amira was a member of Pentecostals...

Dec 22, 2021

Bradley L. Eckwielen, 57, entered eternal life on December 22, 2021, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Brad Eckwielen was born in Ionia, MI on November 18, 1964, to James Eckwielen and Mary (Neerhof) Eckwielen. Brad was a 1983 graduate of Sheboygan County Christian High School and continued his education at LTC where he took the Electronics...

Dec 22, 2021

James Kerry Eberhardt, 80, of Adell, entered into eternal life with his Heavenly Father on December 22, 2021, at St. Nicholas Hospital with his family by his side.

James Eberhardt was born on November 11, 1941, to Oswald & Olga Eberhardt in Sheboygan.

Jim was baptized on December 7, 1941, the same day that Pearl...