Obituaries

Evelyn Joy Samz

Evelyn Joy Samz

Sep 15, 2024

Evelyn Joy Samz, our precious daughter, was stillborn at 35 weeks on September 15, 2024. Evelyn was deeply loved and cherished by her parents, Zach and Karena Samz, who had eagerly awaited her arrival.

From the moment they learned they were expecting, Zach and Karena embraced their new roles as parents with joy and gratitude, envisioning the life they would share...

Sharon Anne Klein

Sharon Anne Klein

Sep 15, 2024

Sharon Anne Klein, 83, passed away peacefully at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice on Sunday, September 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Sharon was born on February 3, 1941, to Harold and Cora (Gill) Torke. She attended grade school in Cascade and graduated from Plymouth High School. On December 13, 1958, she was united in marriage to Frederick “Fritz” Klein...

Susan B. Sorenson

Susan B. Sorenson

Sep 14, 2024

Susan B. Sorenson passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan. She was 76 years old.

Susan was born December 16, 1947 in Sheboygan, the daughter of Marvin and Lillian (Jorsch) Madson. She attended school in Sheboygan, graduating from Sheboygan South High School in 1966. 

On May 20, 1967, she was united in marriage with Terrence “Terry” Sorenson...

Bernice Henning

Bernice Henning

Sep 12, 2024

Bernice A. Henning, 80, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, with her family by her side at Zilber Hospice in Wauwatosa. 

Bernice Kohls was born to Arthur W. and Amelia J. (Clark) Kohls in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin on October 24, 1943. She attended St. Paul Lutheran School in Grafton before graduating from Oconomowoc High School in 1962. 

On...

Carol Joan Schumacher

Carol Joan Schumacher

Sep 9, 2024

Carol Joan Schumacher, 94, formerly of Kohler, was welcomed into our Lord’s loving embrace, on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Pine Haven Christian Communities – Haven Drive.

Carol was born on October 5, 1929, to Hugo and Hubertina (Rammer) Landgraf. She was united in marriage to Robert Schumacher II on September 2, 1961. Together, they raised their family in Glendale.

Carol loved...

Jeffrey Lee Gahagan

Jeffrey Lee Gahagan

Sep 3, 2024

Jeffrey L. Gahagan, of Sheboygan, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center-Sheboygan. He was 72 years old.

Jeffrey was born July 6, 1952, in Plymouth, the son of Morris and Marjorie Adermann Gahagan. He grew up in Sheboygan and attended South High School.

On September 24, 1988, he was united in marriage with Cheri Nyenhuis.

 For over 20 years, the...

James Allen LeMahieu

James Allen LeMahieu

Aug 29, 2024

James Allen LeMahieu, 83, of Oostburg, went to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Jim was born on April 15, 1941, to Lewis and Lenore (VanEss) LeMahieu in Sheboygan. He graduated from Oostburg High School in 1959 and went on to serve in the US Army National Guard until 1964. Jim attended Sheboygan...

David Orville Specht

David Orville Specht

Aug 28, 2024

David Orville Specht, 74, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Dave was born on May 5, 1950, to Orville and Kathleen (Mauer) Specht in Sheboygan. He graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1968. Dave was united in marriage to Margaret Hahn on April 22, 1995.

Dave served in the U.S. Army National Guard from...

James Peter Denzin

James Peter Denzin

Aug 24, 2024

James (“Jim”) Peter Denzin, 93, of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, died peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday evening, August 24, 2024, at Pine Haven Christian Home in Oostburg, where he resided for the last 4 months.

Jim was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on January 30, 1931, the son of the late Arthur and Edna Mae (Ingelse) Denzin. He graduated...

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...

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