Obituaries
Amy Seefeldt
Jan 27, 2020
Amy J. Seefeldt, 51, of Sheboygan passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020, from complications of Polycystic Kidney Disease at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. Amy was born March 25, 1968 in Sheboygan to Clifford and Joan (Krueger) Sederstrom. Amy was a graduate of Lutheran High School Class of 1986. Amy and her sister Lori were the...
Ruth Schueffner
Jan 25, 2020
Ruth S. Schueffner, age 88, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, January 25, 2020 at St. Nicholas Hospital. Ruth was born March 22, 1931 in Sheboygan, the daughter of Robert C. and Lydia (nee Heronimus) Roth, Sr. She was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1950. Ruth worked at Morningside as a nursing assistant as...
John Lang
Jan 25, 2020
The Fort is closed, and the Lang Gang is disbanded. John Lang crossed the finish line on Saturday, January 25, his wife Ginny by his side, as always, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. John was born in Sheboygan to Mary and Frederick Lang on May 21,1938. In 1977, he married his devoted and loving...
Eugene Schrimpf
Jan 22, 2020
Mr. Eugene "Stinky" Schrimpf passed away on January 22, 2020. He was born January 26, 1939 in Sheboygan to Hazel and Frank Schrimpf. He graduated from North High School and went on to earn a degree at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. In 1960, he married Emma "Amy" Perl who sadly passed away at the young...
Delores Zill
Jan 22, 2020
Delores M. Zill, age 92, of Sheboygan went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Aurora Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Manitowoc on November 12, 1927, to the late Alois and Olyphia (Dickert) Duzeski. She attended local schools and graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1946. She worked at...
Ruth Choy
Jan 16, 2020
Ruth Katchkey Choy, 92, of Sheboygan died peacefully on January 16, 2020. She was born January 25, 1927 to Louis and Mary (Zussman) Katchkey. She was a graduate of Sheboygan North High where she excelled in sports. She and her twin, Dorothy, were invited to join The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League but declined. She was...
Kenneth Kellner
Jan 10, 2020
Kenneth W. Kellner, age 90, passed away peacefully at Morningside Health Center, January 10, 2020. He was born on August 28, 1929, in Kohler, to the late William F. and Hulda (Schmidt) Kellner. Ken served his country by enlisting in the Navy at age 17 and the Army at age 21. Highlights commemorating his service included...
Charles Meives
Jan 9, 2020
Charles W. Meives, age 78, of Howards Grove, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Sunny Ridge. Charles was born November 26, 1941 in Sheboygan, the son of Louis and Genevieve (nee Passmore) Meives. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1960 and attended various trade schools. He worked as a plant electrician at Dean Foods...
Marilyn TenHaken
Jan 9, 2020
Marilyn F. TenHaken Marilyn F. (Schmidt) TenHaken, 89, of Azura Memory Care died unexpectedly Thursday evening, January 9, 2020. Marilyn was born July 13, 1930 in Sheboygan to Carl and Dorothy (Dahmer) Schmidt Jr. She attended local schools, graduated from Central High and attended one year of college as a math major. On February 11, 1950...
Nancy Reiss
Jan 8, 2020
Nancy J. (Likas) Reiss, aged 74, passed away peacefully in her home, on January 8, 2020. Nancy was born on October 30, 1945 in Sheboygan to the late Frank and Vernice (Metcher) Likas. Nancy attended local schools and graduated from South High School in 1964. She was employed with the Sheboygan School System and later in...
Bergetta Gehr
Jan 7, 2020
Bergetta "Bonnie" Gehr, 84, of Sheboygan, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Morningside Health Center. Bonnie was born March 13, 1935, in Antigo, to the late Perry and Dorothy (Murphy) Fessenden. She graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1953. In 1954, she married Thomas Herziger in Sheboygan. She married Robert Gehr in 1972. He...
Ruth Barteck
Jan 5, 2020
Ruth J. Barteck (nee Handlos, formerly Lamb), passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Pine Haven in Sheboygan Falls, her home of the last 4 years. She was 90 years old. Ruth was born August 6, 1929 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Herman and Victoria (nee Dworczyk) Handlos. She graduated from North Division High School in...
Elaine Tabello
Dec 31, 2019
Elaine M. Tabello, age 95, of Plymouth passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born in Sheboygan on September 24, 1924, to the late Alexander and Mabel (Bock) Ruppel. She attended local schools and continued her education at LTC receiving her Accounting Degree. She was employed in the accounting department...
William Thornton
Dec 30, 2019
William "Bill" Thornton, 95, of Elkhart Lake, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019. Bill was born August 3, 1924, in Houston, TX, to the late Martin and Dorothy (Greene) Thornton. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1942. Bill served his country in the United States Army during World War II in the 35th Infantry...
Shirley Wilke
Dec 26, 2019
Shirley M. Wilke, 90 years old, was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed and will always be cherished. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday morning, December 26, 2019 at her home. Shirley was born January 11, 1929 in Sheboygan, the...
Harriet Bruinooge
Dec 21, 2019
Harriet Bruinooge, age 91, of Sheboygan passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at home. She was born in Sheboygan on August 11, 1928, to the late Peter and Harriet (Lanser) Verlare. She attended local schools and graduated from North High School. On November 24, 1949, Harriet married Dick Bruinooge in Grand Rapids, MI. Harriet...
Sharon Zelle
Dec 19, 2019
Sharon J. Zelle, 82, of Sheboygan, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at her home. She was born June 15, 1937 in Sheboygan to William Zelle and Jeanette (Fahl) Reit. Sharon graduated from Central High School. Sharon worked as a Communications Operator for San Bernardino County for 25 years retiring in 1999. Sharon had a...
William Gehrke
Dec 18, 2019
William F. Gehrke, age 91, of Kohler and Naples, FL passed away on December 18, 2019. He was born on March 22, 1928, to the late William and Pearl (Zimmermann) Gehrke. He graduated from Central High School, class of 1946. He furthered his education at Lakeland College receiving his associates degree in accounting. He was employed...
Jaimy Burt
Dec 15, 2019
Jaimy A. Burt passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center. He was 64 years old. Jaimy was born March 16, 1955 in Fort Knox, the son of Lester and Hideko. He graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1973 and went on to serve his country in the United States...
Robert Atkin
Dec 10, 2019
Robert "Bob" W. Atkin, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, December 10, 2019 at Sheboygan Senior Community where he had been residing for the past few years. Bob was born January 28, 1932 in Sheboygan, the son of Le Vern and Tena (nee Buss) Atkin. He attended local schools before going on to serve...
