Obituaries

Aug 3, 2021

Rowyn Kay Garcia, passed away on Tuesday evening, August 3, 2021, at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee.

Rowyn was born on August 3, 2021, to Austin and Kayla (Sills) Garcia in Milwaukee. While Rowyn’s time on Earth with her family was brief, every moment was filled with intense love for her.

Rowyn will be deeply missed...

Aug 2, 2021

John E. Jantz of Kohler, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on August 2nd at Memorial Hospital in Sheboygan, Wisconsin where he had been a patient for several days.

John was born on April 27, 1930 in Caroline, Wisconsin, the son of Rudolph and Rachael (Raddatz) Jantz.  He attended school in Caroline and graduated from Marion High School in...

Aug 2, 2021

Richard Mayer, 71, passed away on August 2, 2021.

He was born on July 22, 1950, to the late William and Dorothy (Stielow) Mayer.  He graduated from North High School.  On February 14, 1990, Richard married Judith Raminger.  He was employed with Sheboygan Paint Company for over 45 years, retiring in 2015.

Richard enjoyed watching...

Aug 2, 2021

Rodney Maurer, 55, passed away on August 2, 2021, in Sheboygan, WI.

He was born in Sheboygan on June 24, 1966, to Robert and Betty (Wagner) Maurer.  He graduated from Sheboygan South High School.  Rodney was employed for over 25 years at Trattoria Stefano, holding many job titles, but most recently in charge of maintenance.  Rodney enjoyed...

Jul 26, 2021

Carlos G. Fritz age 72 of Sheboygan passed away Monday afternoon, July 26, 2021 at Sunny Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Carlos was born September 13, 1948, in Sheboygan to Carl and Frances (Plesetz) Fritz, he attended local schools, graduating from South High School in 1967. He also graduated from Humboldt Institute in Minneapolis. He worked for...

Jul 26, 2021

Ray C. Dax, 81, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Monday, July 26,2021 at Countryside Manor in Sheboygan.  Ray was born July 16, 1940, in Seymour, WI to the late Raymond and Teresa (Tremel) Dax.  He graduated from Casco High School and received a bachelor's degree in business and a minor in theology from St. Norberts College.  He proudly...

Jul 24, 2021

Mildred “Milly” Ann Mullen, 77, resident of Pine Haven, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, July 24, 2021.

Mildred was born on October 19, 1943, in Manitowoc County, to Hubert and Helen (Stuebs) Kolb. She graduated from Kiel High School in 1961.  After graduation, Mildred left the farm and moved to Sheboygan. She began her working career...

Jul 24, 2021

Fritz F. Fischer, age 82, of Sheboygan passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at his home.

Fritz was born on September 18, 1938, to the late Felix and Martha (Wolff) Fischer.  On October 11, 1958, he married Diane (Wehrmann) at Our Redeemer, whom he was married to for 62 years.  He was a member of Our...

Jul 23, 2021

Thomas Slavens, 83, passed away on July 23, 2021, in Sheboygan, WI.

Thomas Slavens was born on July 29, 1937, in Sheboygan, WI, to Elden and Ruth Slavens.

Thomas graduated from Central High in 1955. He started his career as a foundry worker at the Kohler Co., and retired in 2001.

Thomas married Arlene...

Jul 20, 2021

Robert “Bob” Coulson age 81 of Sheboygan passed away Tuesday July 20, 2021, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Bob was born on May 28, 1940, in Chicago to the late Earl & Emma (Kuntsman) Coulson. He attended school at Walter Scott Elementary, Chicago Vocational High School and Northwestern University for Printing.

On November 9,...

Jul 16, 2021

Evelyn M. Niesing, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Evelyn was born on May 12, 1931, in Sheboygan, WI to the late Ralph and Alice (Ackeret) Lemp Sr.  She graduated from Central High School. She was a member of TOPS.  Evelyn also taught Sunday School for many years...

Jul 16, 2021

Joan M. Bowen age 68 of Sheboygan passed away Friday July 16, 2021 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Joan was born on March 13, 1953 in Sheboygan to Gordon H. & Vivian (Heinen) Veldboom.  She graduated from Cedar Grove High School in 1971. On September 9, 1989 she was united in marriage to...

Jul 15, 2021

Ernest Michael Keppler, 81, passed away on July 15, 2021, in Sheboygan, WI.

He was born on June 9, 1940, in Sheboygan to the late Ernest and Bertha (Zurheide) Keppler.  He attended local schools and graduated from Central High School in 1958.  He then attended UW Madison and UW Milwaukee where he earned his bachelor’s degree in...

Jul 14, 2021

Richard “Rick” Leonhard, 57, of Sheboygan, went to his Savior, on Wednesday evening July 14, 2021.

As his battle with cancer overtook him, he was prepared and excited to meet his Lord, Jesus Christ. Rick passed at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Rick was born on February 26, 1964, in Sheboygan to Richard...

Jul 7, 2021

Maria L. Guajardo, age 68, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

Maria was born on August 10, 1952, to Lorenzo Guajardo and Eglantina Diaz Guajardo in Brownsville, TX. She graduated from Brownsville High School. After high school graduation, Maria studied at South Texas Vocational Institute. Early in Maria’s career, she explored several...

Jul 4, 2021

Gary J. Casper, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2021, in Sheboygan.

Gary was born in Fond du Lac on September 24, 1953, to the late LeRoy and Rosemary (Korb) Casper.  He attended Marytown Catholic schools and graduated from New Holstein High School in 1971.  Gary worked for Kohler Company for 23 years.  He also...

Jul 1, 2021

Bob Ryan, 58, passed away on July 1, 2021.

He was born on May 28, 1963 in Harvey, IL, to Donald E. Ryan Sr and Muriel J. Ryan.

Bob moved to Sheboygan in 1974 to the Black River area with his parents and 7 siblings.  He referred to the move from the Chicago area as...

Jun 30, 2021

Anthony “Tony” V. Gamez, 67 of Sheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  He was born on January 16, 1954, in Texas to Antonio and Amelia (Villareal) Gamez.  He graduated from North High School in Sheboygan.  He went on to serve in the US Marines.

Tony known to some as “the Quarter Man” enjoyed metal detecting,...

Jun 22, 2021

Agnes A. Gruenke, 78, of Sheboygan, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Sheboygan Senior Community Center in Sheboygan.  She was born in New London, WI on June 24, 1942, to the late Raymond and Grace (Cummings) Loebbaka.

On October 13, 1962, she was united in marriage to Thomas J. Gruenke.  They had celebrated 58 years...

Jun 21, 2021

Jerome “Jerry” David Spalinger (1933-2021).   Jerry Spalinger, 87, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday June 21, 2021 at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center in Plymouth, Wisconsin.

Jerry was born to John and Christine Spalinger on August 31, 1933. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School.  After high school, Jerry served in the Army during the...