Obituaries
Elizabeth Kalk
Jan 23, 2016
Elizabeth Kalk, age 96, gently slipped away to Jesus on Saturday morning, January 23, 2016, surrounded by family, at the home of her daughter Martha in rural Sheboygan Falls. Elizabeth (nee Gabrielse) was born on a farm west of Sheboygan Falls on June 22, 1919, to William and Anna (DeSmidt) Gabrielse, one of 9 siblings. She...
Peter Jankus
Jan 22, 2016
Peter Jankus, age 81, of Sheboygan, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016. He was born in Lithuania on October 4, 1934 to Mikas and Agota Jankus. In 1950 his family immigrated to the United States. Survivors include his children: David (Cindy) Jankus, Julie Matson (grand-dog, "Iffee"), and Cindi (Jeff) Gamb; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded...
Russell Perl
Jan 20, 2016
Russell "Russ" John Perl peacefully passed away in his sleep on January 20. He was 64 years old. Russ Perl was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on February 12, 1951. He was the fifth child of Walter and Anita (Klein) Perl. Russ graduated from Elkhart Lake High School in 1969 with Nan Eigenberger who he married on...
Karen Wagner
Jan 18, 2016
Karen M. Wagner, 71, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on January 18, 2016 after a bout with pancreatic cancer. Karen was born on November 28, 1944 to Clarence and Rose (Schuler) Bogenschuetz in Sheboygan. William N. Wagner of Cleveland and Karen were united in marriage on April 30, 1966 at St. Peter Claver Parish. Karen graduated...
Shirley Olander
Jan 16, 2016
Shirley M. (Walker),Olander age 85, passed away January 16, 2016 at her home, as was her wish. Shirley was born on June 25, 1930 in Racine, WI, daughter of Everett and Vera (Schmidt) Walker. She was a 1948 graduate of Horlick High School in Racine, WI. On August 12, 1950 Shirley married her high school sweetheart,...
Eldon Burg
Jan 15, 2016
Eldon E. Burg, age 73, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family and his companion Wego on Friday January 15, 2016. He was born June 21, 1942 in Fond Du Lac, a son of the late Chester and Adell (Schrage) Burg. He began his educational career at Garnet School, a...
Roger Williams
Jan 13, 2016
Roger R. Williams, 80, of Sheboygan, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at home. Roger was born July 25, 1935, in Sheboygan, to the late Wilbur and Marion (Pitchler) Williams. Roger graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1954. He was employed by Wisconsin Power and Light before attending school for banking. During his career, he...
James Spicer
Jan 11, 2016
James Louis Spicer, 72, of Sheboygan, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016, at home. Jim was born February 20, 1943 in Washburn, IL, to the late Louis and Elsie (Crank) Spicer. He graduated from the University of Illinois School of Veterinary Medicine with a doctorate. He was a proud brother of the Farmhouse Fraternity. On January...
Jeanette Kuhlow
Jan 11, 2016
Jeanette L. Kuhlow, 80, of Howards Grove, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. She was born May 21, 1935 at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, daughter of the late Herbert and Louise (Loppnow) Hinz. Jeanette attended Haven Grade School and graduated from Howards Grove High School in 1953. She graduated from Sheboygan...
Kathleen Johnson
Jan 8, 2016
Kathleen M. Johnson age 78, passed away on Friday, January 08, 2016. She was born in Evanston, IL on September 30, 1937 to parents Ben and Undine (Scott) Moore. Kathy was a 1955 graduate from Senn High School, Chicago. She was united in marriage on May 25, 1957 to Ken Johnson. Kathy worked for many years...
Doris Progar
Jan 7, 2016
Doris H. Progar, 100, of Milwaukee, formerly of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Close To Home nursing home in Wauwatosa. Doris was born in Kiel on October 23, 1915 to William and Hilda (Voland) Schnur. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1933. Doris proudly served in the US Navy during...
Mary Bowlin
Jan 5, 2016
Mary L. Bowlin, 68, of Elkhart Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at home. Mary was born December 25, 1947, in Sheboygan, to the late Lloyd and Esther (Bebermeier) Hitsman. She graduated from Howards Grove High School. Mary was employed by the Kohler Company for 34 years. On August 11, 1973, she married...
Leora Jakum-Seefeldt
Jan 4, 2016
Leora Lee Jakum Seefeldt, 91, went to be with Jesus on January 4, 2016, leaving behind her husband Gordon Seefeldt, one son Richard Dick (Darlene) Jakum, Sheboygan, two step-sons, Richard (Sandy) Seefeldt, Plymouth, and Thomas (Denise) Seefeldt of Sheboygan. Eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, in-laws; Ronald Seefeldt, Sheboygan, Leroy (Sandy) Seefeldt, Sheboygan, Robert (Janette) Seefeldt, North Carolina,...
Pauline Rupar
Jan 4, 2016
Pauline (Virant) Rupar, entered into Eternal Life and everlasting peace on Monday, January 4, 2016 at The Shores of Sheboygan Assisted Living Facility. Pauline was born on January, 3, 1911, in Bistrica Slovenia, and emigrated to the United States, at age eighteen months, with her parents, on July 17, 1912. She was the daughter of the...
Rueben Erdmann
Jan 4, 2016
Rueben A. Erdmann, age 86, of Sheboygan, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday January 4, 2016. He was born January 15, 1929 in Sheboygan Falls to Theodore and Malinda (Damrow) Erdmann. He was a graduate of Sheboygan Central High School, Class of 1947. Following graduation, he served his country in the US Army,...
Jeffrey Thomas
Jan 3, 2016
Jeffrey J. Thomas, 52, of Sheboygan Falls, died peacefully in his sleep of an apparent heart attack, early Sunday morning, January 3, 2016. Jeff was born on December 25, 1963 in Sheboygan, the loving son of James and Nancy Thomas, wonderful brother to Lori (Doug) Gregoire and an amazing uncle and friend to Jeremy (Dawn) Gregoire....
Robert Duchow
Dec 31, 2015
Robert A. O. Duchow, 96, passed into his eternal home on December 31, 2015 at the Sunny Ridge Health Center. Born July 6, 1919 in Sheboygan, Robert was the youngest of Albert and Elsie (Boenisch) Duchows six children. He attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade School and was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He was employed...
Gerald Athorp
Dec 30, 2015
Gerald W. Athorp, 91, formerly of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at his winter home in Mission, TX. Gerald was born December 16, 1924, in Sheboygan, to the late Arthur and Meta (Gosse) Athorp. On April 27, 1946, he married the former Verna Winkel at St. Johns United Church of Christ, Schwarzwald. She preceded...
Henrietta Kollmeyer
Dec 24, 2015
Henrietta V. Kollmeyer, age 98, of Sheboygan, died Thursday morning, December 24, 2015 at Pine Haven Christian Home in Sheboygan Falls, WI. She was born January 4, 1917 in New York, NY to John H. and Henrietta M. (Glenn) Trester. At the age of fourteen her family relocated to the Sheboygan area where family was located....
Irene Wehrwein
Dec 22, 2015
Irene M. Wehrwein, 90, of Sheboygan, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at St. Nicholas Hospital. Irene was born on October 18, 1925, in Cleveland, WI, to the late Alois and Mary (Schmitt) Scherhaufer. She attended Holy Name Grade School and graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1943. Irene married Henry Wehrwein in Sheboygan. He...
