Obituaries

Jerome F. Wyckoff

Jerome F. Wyckoff

Aug 21, 2024

Jerome Wyckoff, 89, formerly of Eagle River and Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. 

Jerome was born April 10, 1935 in Sheboygan, the son of John and Marie (Toomey) Wyckoff. He was raised in Sheboygan Falls, graduating from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1953. He went on to serve his country in...

Larry John Ten Pas

Larry John Ten Pas

Aug 21, 2024

Larry John Ten Pas, 80, of Cedar Grove, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center – Sheboygan.

Larry was born on April 24, 1944, to William and Iva (Meylink) Ten Pas in Sheboygan. He graduated from Cedar Grove High School and went on to serve in the US Army in Korea from 1962-1965. 

Larry was united in marriage...

Michael E. Schaller

Michael E. Schaller

Aug 18, 2024

Michael E. Schaller passed away at his home in Waldo on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was 69 years old.

Michael was born February 3, 1955 in Sheboygan, the son of Roman Sr. and Loretta (Mauer) Schaller. He attended Sheboygan Falls High School, graduating in 1973. 

Michael was united in marriage to Tammy Johanning on December 16, 1977 in Sheboygan Falls. 

Mike worked...

Linda Schwam Merkel

Linda Schwam Merkel

Aug 14, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Linda Schwam Merkel, born in Sheboygan and a long time resident of Milwaukee’s North Shore. She passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at St. Nicholas Hospital. She was 74 years old.

Born on January 19, 1950, to Harold and Hova (Shectman) Schwam, Linda was a proud graduate of Sheboygan...

Geraldine Elaine Kreidler

Geraldine Elaine Kreidler

Aug 13, 2024

Geraldine Hildegarde Elaine Kreidler, 83, of Sheboygan passed away on August 13, 2024, of dementia at Prairie Home Assisted Living in Menasha.

Geraldine was born on January 12, 1941, to Elmer and Verona (Gruenewald) Perronne in the Town of Schleswig. She was baptized at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Town of Herman by Rev. Kitzrow. On November 30, 1963, Geraldine was united...

Steven "Chris" Helmer

Steven "Chris" Helmer

Aug 11, 2024

Steven “Chris” Helmer, passed away Sunday evening, August 11, 2024 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice surrounded by his family, following a 2 year battle with cancer. He was 52 years old.

Chris was born August 25, 1971 in Plymouth, the son of Steven and Cathy (Schultz) Helmer. Growing up, Chris belonged to 4H, enjoyed visits to his grandparent’s farm, played...

Earl Burton Opgenorth

Earl Burton Opgenorth

Aug 8, 2024

Earl Burton Opgenorth, 96, of Sheboygan Falls and Lakewood, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Sheboygan Health Services.

Earl was born to Anton and Vera (Schuchardt) Opgenorth on May 18, 1928, in the Town of Sheboygan. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1947. Earl was united in marriage to Betty Drews on October 25, 1947, at Our...

Eric Charles Brunnich

Eric Charles Brunnich

Aug 5, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Eric Brunnich, age 78, on August 5, 2024. Eric was born on April 4, 1946, in Milwaukee, WI to Will Charles Brunnich and Lena Krieg Brunnich. His sister, Alice Yolande Land and half-sister, Meta Schmechel, preceded him in death. In 1968 Eric married Patricia Bonnet with whom he was married for 22...

David Shelby Wyatt

David Shelby Wyatt

Aug 4, 2024

David Shelby Wyatt went peacefully home to his Lord and Savior, Sunday morning, August 4, 2024. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and friend to many. 

David was born on August 2, 1935, in Buffalo, New York to George and Nellie (Riggs) Wyatt. Following high school and college courses, he went on to serve his country in...

Herbert "John" Meyer

Herbert "John" Meyer

Aug 4, 2024

Herbert “John" Meyer, 71, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on August 4, 2024, at Aurora St Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee after a brief battle with cancer.

 Herbert was born on August 3, 1953 in Sheboygan to Herbert and Charlotte (Sherman) Meyer.

 John was a skilled tradesman who worked for various local construction businesses. An avid Milwaukee Brewers fan, John enjoyed hunting,...

Lawrence "Larry" Allen Kappers

Lawrence "Larry" Allen Kappers

Aug 2, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” Allen Kappers, 83, of Oostburg, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Pine Haven Christian Communities – Giddings Campus.

Larry was born on May 27, 1941, to Benjamin and Florence (Bloemers) Kappers in Sheboygan. He graduated from Oostburg High School in 1959 and went on to graduate from Central College in Pella, Iowa in 1963. Larry was united...

Bernice L. Buck

Bernice L. Buck

Jul 27, 2024

Bernice L. Buck, of Sheboygan and formerly of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan. She was 85 years old.

 Bernice was born February 11, 1939 in Nebraska, the daughter of Virgil and Thelma (Cornealson) Welch. 

 In 1956, Bernice was united in marriage with Earnest C. Buck in Parkersburg, WV. He preceded her in...

Sharon Telschow

Sharon Telschow

Jul 19, 2024

Sharon Lucille (Clifton) Telschow received the ultimate birthday present, going to heaven and joining the Lord on her 89th birthday, July 19, 2024. She was born in Austin, Minnesota on July 19, 1935, to Kenneth and Lucille Clifton, the first of five children. She attended school in Owen and Stratford, WI and graduated from Stratford High School in 1953, where...

Melvin Wensink

Melvin Wensink

Jul 19, 2024

Melvin Dwaine Wensink, 93, of Gibbsville, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls. 

Melvin was born to Dewey and Mary (Blok) Wensink in the Town of Lima on December 23, 1930. He attended 5 Corners School and later served his country in the United States Army where he was stationed in...

Pearl M. Vogds

Pearl M. Vogds

Jul 13, 2024

Pearl M. Vogds, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Lakehouse in Sheboygan. She was 98 years old.

Pearl was born to Alexander and Hildegarde (Meyer) Roob. She attended Central High School. She was united in marriage to Leander Vogds at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Sheboygan. He preceded her in death in 1994. Pearl was...

Terence J. Scholten

Terence J. Scholten

Jul 10, 2024

Terence “Terry” Scholten, joined his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was 61 years old. 

 Terence was born September 19, 1962 in Sheboygan, the son of John and Beverly (Harmelink) Scholten. He grew up in Oostburg, graduating from Oostburg High School in 1981. 

 On November 24, 2000, Terry was united in marriage with Brenda Mischock at St. John Evangelist...

Darlene A. Block

Darlene A. Block

Jul 9, 2024

The world lost one of the good ones on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, when Darlene Ann Block made her earthly exit following a hard-fought battle with metastatic breast cancer. She died as she lived, with incredible courage, uncommon strength, deep concern for others, and a sharp sense of humor.

Darlene came into the world on August 16, 1956, the fourth of...

Danne Lee Mellenthin

Danne Lee Mellenthin

Jul 8, 2024

Danne Lee Mellenthin, of Oostburg, passed away Monday morning, July 8, 2024 at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center in Plymouth after a long battle with dementia. He was 78 years old.

 Danne was born January 2, 1946 in Colby, WI, the son of Gordon and Marion (Frome) Mellenthin. He graduated from Concordia High School in Milwaukee and went on to study...

Glenn William Ten Haken

Glenn William Ten Haken

Jul 7, 2024

Glenn William Ten Haken, 91, of Hingham, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center – Grafton.

Glenn was born on April 11, 1933, to Edwin and Lydia (Dirkse) Ten Haken. He served his country in the US Army from 1954-1956 in Germany as an SP3.

Glenn was united in marriage to Mary Lynn Ten Haken on September 4,...

Nancy Kaye Meyer

Nancy Kaye Meyer

Jul 7, 2024

Nancy Kaye Meyer, 69, of Gibbsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at her home. 

Nancy was born to Gerald and Lillian (Hesselink) Dykstra on May 16, 1955. She graduated from Oostburg High School in 1973. Nancy was united in marriage to James Meyer on June 23, 1973. 

Nancy worked at Bemis Manufacturing for over 30 years until her retirement....

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