Obituaries
Ruth Stevens Fondse
Apr 16, 2025
Ruth Stevens Fondse, age 101, peacefully departed this life to be with the Lord on April 16, 2025 at Pine Haven Christian Communities in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. She was born on July 25, 1923, in French Camp, California, to Peter and Ettje (Beuving) Stevens. On March 8, 1945, she married John Fondse. Together they farmed the family dairy until he...
James D. Collins
Mar 31, 2025
James D. Collins, 66, of Sheboygan, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at Meadow View Health Services, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He was born on March 13, 1959 to James and Agnes (Parker) Collins. He graduated from North Division High School Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1976.
James was enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1976 until 1978.
James had many hobbies but cooking was...
James P. Bruyette
Mar 29, 2025
On March 29, 2025, he was able to finally rekindle his love with Merrie Bob in heaven. James was born to Park and Esther Bruyette on January 25, 1943 in Appleton, Wisconsin. He was the first of two siblings, Jeanne (Steve) Bailey and John (Mary) Bruyette. The story goes that during a summer, after graduating from high school, he met...
Nancy R. Ibe-Mueller
Mar 28, 2025
Nancy R. Ibe-Mueller passed away at home, on March 28th, 2025 surrounded by family. Nancy was born to Edward and Sally (nee-Miller) Ibe on June 7th, 1950. She attended Trinity Lutheran and Sheboygan South High School, graduating in 1968. She married the love of her life and best friend, Frederick Mueller, on October 7th, 2002.
Nancy enjoyed sewing, gardening, crafting, reading,...
Wilfred J. Basler
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,...
Billie Ray Mathison
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...
Janice H. Reinthaler
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...
Susan E. Fjeldstad
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...
Carol L. Murphy
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;...
Robert A. Schroeder
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...
Thomas J. Genske
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...
Michael George Oostdyk
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...
Dave J Jindra
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...
Suzanne J. DeGroff
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...
Mary Helen Ybanez Kaquatosh
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...
Debra L. Escalera
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....
Audrey A. Kruger
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,...
Katherine Roenitz Chesebro
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...
Robert "Bob" C. Gorges
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...
Sharon S. Davis
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...
