Obituaries

Mar 17, 2025

Wilfred J. Basler, age 88, passed away at Sheboygan Progressive Heath Services on March 17, 2025. He was born to the late Wilfred and Dorothy (Anhalt) Basler in Plymouth on March 10, 1937. Bill graduated from Central High School. In 1955 Bill joined the U.S. Navy. Following his high school graduation in 1957, he met the love of his life,...

Mar 14, 2025

A Celebration of Life will be at later date for Billie Ray Mathison, age 66, of Sheboygan passed away on March 14, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Billie was born on August 26, 1958 to Dallas and Madelyn (Williams) Frye in Melbourne, FL. She grew up Ocala, FL and moved to LaSalle, IL in 1977 where she met...

Mar 14, 2025

Janice H. Reinthaler, age 86, of Sheboygan was welcomed into our Lord’s heavenly kingdom peacefully after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Her devoted husband Bob of 65 years cared for Janice in their home and his kindness and humor was what Janice always felt kept them so strongly connected. His devoted care was exactly as he promised.

Janice was born in...

Mar 12, 2025

Susan E. Fjeldstad, 82, of Sheboygan, went peacefully to be with her Lord on March 12, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center, Sheboygan. She was born on December 4, 1942 to the late Carl and Lillian (Mueller) Weber in Sheboygan. Susan graduated from Sheboygan Central High School, Class of 1961. After high school Sue worked as a banker and then moved...

Mar 11, 2025

Carol L. Murphy, 78, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025 at Countryside Manor, Sheboygan. She was born on June 13, 1946 in Sheboygan. She was a graduate of Sheboygan South High School.

She is survived by her daughters Colleen (Steve) Manthei of Sheboygan and Deborah (Scott) Machajewski of Janesville; her grandsons, Tyler, Jonathan, Zachary Manthei and Scott Machajewski;...

Mar 9, 2025

Robert A. Schroeder, age 99, of Sheboygan Falls peacefully entered his heavenly home on Sunday, March 9th, 2025. He was born on July 26, 1925, to German parents William and Martha (Duening) Schroeder. Bob grew up in Sheboygan attending Immanuel Lutheran Church and school until 6th grade. His family then moved to Six Corners, and with no buses at the...

Mar 9, 2025

Thomas Joseph Genske, age 89, of Sheboygan passed away on March 9, 2025. Tom was born October 25, 1935 in Milwaukee to the late Henry and Anna (Hagen) Genske. Tom graduated from Messmer High School and served his country in the US Army, stationed in Germany. He was united in marriage August 22, 1959 to Mary Jane Yoerin at Saints...

Mar 9, 2025

Michael George Oostdyk, age 75, passed away on March 9, 2025 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice with his family at his side. He was born in Sheboygan on April 5, 1949 to the late Philip and Shirley (Brill) Oostdyk. He was a graduate of North High School in Sheboygan. Following high school, he first worked at Chair City and...

Mar 7, 2025

David J. Jindra Jr, age 56, of Sheboygan passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 7, 2025, at his home. He was born in Manitowoc on October 30, 1968, to the late David and Helen (Krejcarek) Jindra Sr. He attended Sheboygan North High School. Dave served his country in the United States Marine Corps.. Dave was employed for 30 years at...

Mar 6, 2025

Suzanne J. DeGroff, age 81, of Plymouth passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Songbird Pond in Plymouth.

She was born in Milwaukee on August 12, 1943, to the late Wilbur and Dolores (Titel) De Groff. She graduated from Plymouth High School. Suzanne was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Plymouth.

Suzanne was a free spirit and...

Mar 5, 2025

Mary Helen Ybanez Kaquatosh, age 58, passed away with her family and closest friends by her side on March 5, 2025. She was born on August 16, 1966 in New London, Wisconsin to the late Manuel and Manuela Ybanez. Mary was the youngest child of 19, joining her 10 brothers and 8 sisters. On June 11, 1988, she married the...

Mar 1, 2025

Debra L. Escalera, 65, of Sheboygan, passed away on March 1, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center, Sheboygan. She was born on February 3, 1960 to the late Ronald and Lorraine (Hartman) Schroeder. Debra united in marriage to Fernando Escalera in September 1979 in Houston, Tx. They celebrated 45 years of marriage just last year. 

She was a longtime resident of Sheboygan....

Feb 27, 2025

Audrey Ann (Adams) Kruger, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and cherished friend passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on February 27, 2025, in Sheboygan, WI.

Audrey was born on March 20, 1932, in Plymouth, WI. to the late Margaret (Scribner) and Arthur Adams.

She attended school in Plymouth, WI before meeting James (Jim) W. Kruger. During her educational years,...

Feb 18, 2025

Katherine Roenitz Chesebro, 82, of Sheboygan passed away on February 18th. Katie was born on December 30, 1942. One of seven children of the late James and Josephine (Knauf) Roenitz. She graduated from St. Clement grade school in 1957 and Central/ South High in 1961. After graduating from St. Mary of the Woods College in 1965 she joined the Congregation...

Feb 15, 2025

Robert C. Gorges, age 85, of Sheboygan passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. 

He was born in New London, WI on August 28, 1939, to the late Clarence and Bernice (Baumgarten) Gorges. Bob was united in marriage to Marian Gobar on June 3. 1961, in Baraboo, WI. He was a faithful member of First United Lutheran Church, serving on the...

Feb 15, 2025

Sharon S. Davis, age 81, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

She was born in Sheboygan on June 24, 1943, to the late Harvey and Elizabeth (Dammann) Erdmann. In 1959, Sharon was united in marriage to Kenneth Davis. 

Sharon enjoyed caring for their horses on their hobby farm and showing them through the local 4-H. She also liked...

Feb 11, 2025

Marvin Katchkey, 79, of Saukville, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee. He was born on August 25, 1945, to the late Morris and Evelyn (Brooks) Katchkey. 

Marvin was a graduate of Custer High School in Milwaukee. After high school Marvin worked at Milwaukee County Stadium. Marvin retired from the Milwaukee Public Schools where he...

Feb 7, 2025

Janice M. Pierson, 85, of Sheboygan, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center, Grafton. 

 Janice was born on May 5, 1939 to the late William Wilson and Angie (Lecy) Ollila in Adams, WI. She graduated from Adams Friendship High School, Class of 1957. 

On December 30, 1960, Janice was united in marriage to James Pierson at Trinity Lutheran...

Feb 7, 2025

Leo A. Lorenz, 95, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Sharon H. Richardson Community Hospice surrounded by his family. 

Leo was born on October 7, 1929 in Kohler to the late Charles and Marie (Kampmann) Lorenz. He graduated from Kohler High School, Class of 1949. On July 28, 1951 Leo was united in marriage to Patricia...

Feb 4, 2025