Obituaries

Mrs. Shirley Lorraine Schmidt

Mrs. Shirley Lorraine Schmidt

Mar 5, 2021

Schmidt, Shirley Lorraine (nee. Cardy), passed away peacefully at the age of 104 on March 5, 2021, surrounded by family in her daughter’s Tichigan home. Shirley was born to Dr. Charles and Elsie (nee. Englert) Cardy of Chicago on July 10, 1916. Her childhood was filled with fond memories, spending every summer on Tichigan Lake where her parents built one...

Mr. Michael John Karpfinger

Mr. Michael John Karpfinger

Mar 1, 2021

Karpfinger, Michael John, age 55, of Waterford, passed away peacefully Monday March 1, 2021. Michael was born to Gloria Mueller on January 24, 1966 in Milwaukee, WI. Michael graduated from Oak Creek High School in 1985 and continued his education in small engine repair while working for Busy Bees Contracting Inc. & Landscaping. He was also employed as a carpet...

Mr. Lloyd David Bucholtz "Fritz"

Mr. Lloyd David Bucholtz "Fritz"

Feb 19, 2021

Bucholtz, Lloyd David “Fritz”, age 95, of Waterford, passed away at his residence on February 19th, 2021. Fritz was born to Martin and Gertrude (nee Johnson) Bucholtz in Waterford on February 11th, 1926. He graduateded Rochester Ag School and worked on the family farm. He met the love of his life Lois Irene Matchett. They married on April 20th, 1946...

Mrs. Catherine Emily Birkett (nee.Peters)

Mrs. Catherine Emily Birkett (nee.Peters)

Feb 6, 2021

Birkett, Catherine E. (nee. Peters) age 95, of Rochester, passed away peacefully with family at her side Saturday February 6, 2021 on the farm. She was born in Muskego, the daughter of the late William and Louise (nee. Erbe) Peters. She grew up and worked on the family farm in Muskego. She graduated Valedictorian of her class of 1944 from...

Ms. Catherine "Cathy" Wagner

Ms. Catherine "Cathy" Wagner

Feb 2, 2021

Wagner, Catherine A. “Cathy” (nee. Henningfeld) age 48, of Rochester, passed away February 2, 2021. Cathy was born in Burlington on June 10, 1972 to William L. and Maryann (nee. Papineau) Henningfeld. She spent her early life on the farm, tending to farm chores, milking cows, and driving tractors; a life she loved so much, sharing with her Mom and...

Mr. Jerry Allan Fiehweg

Mr. Jerry Allan Fiehweg

Jan 31, 2021

Fiehweg, Jerry A., age 74, of Waterford, died peacefully at home January 31, 2021 with loving family at his side. Jerry was born in Racine, WI on March 22, 1946, the son of the late Otto H. and Leone (nee. Drettwan) Fiehweg. Jerry graduated Waterford Union High School class of ’64. He was an Apprentice Tool and Die Maker for...

Mr. Jack Lee Aydelotte

Mr. Jack Lee Aydelotte

Jan 26, 2021

Aydelotte, Jack Lee, age 67, of Burlington, died January 26, 2021 surrounded by his loving family and dogs. Jack was born to Weldon and Sally (nee. White) Aydelotte on January 27, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI. Jack graduated from Greenfield High School in 1971. He continued his education at MATC in Milwaukee, graduating in 1975. Jack was employed as a Health...

Reverend Frederick A. Bischoff

Reverend Frederick A. Bischoff

Jan 21, 2021

Bischoff, Reverend Frederick A., age 65, of Yorkville, formerly of Waterford, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital due to complications from COVID – 19 on January 21, 2021. Fred was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 16, 1955, the son of the late Ellsworth “Bud” and Beridella “Bea” (nee. Semerau) Bischoff. He spent his early life in Milwaukee where he...

Mr. Richard Wade Jurgensen

Mr. Richard Wade Jurgensen

Jan 13, 2021

Jurgensen, Richard, age 59, of Waterford, was called home to the loving arms of the Lord on January 13, 2021. Richard was born December 12, 1961 in Milwaukee, WI to Fred and Frances (nee. Lupe) Jurgensen. He graduated from Muskego High School in 1980 and served in the United States Army Reserve from 1979-1985. He is survived by his devoted...

Mr. Daniel Peter Amann

Mr. Daniel Peter Amann

Jan 8, 2021

Amann, Daniel P. “Wormy”, age 91, of Muskego passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with dementia. Daniel was born on November 11, 1929, to Daniel and Virginia Amann in Milwaukee, WI. Daniel was rich in the ways that matter most. He raised four children with the love and...

Mr. Daniel J. Mekemson

Mr. Daniel J. Mekemson

Dec 30, 2020

Mekemson, Daniel J. 76, passed away peacefully in his home on December 30, 2020 surrounded by his family. Loving husband of his wife of 43 years Jaclyn Mekemson (nee: Behm); Beloved son of the late John "Ed" and Irja Heitenan Mekemson. Devoted father of Mike (Donna), Matt (Leah), Kristen (Neil Rossman), and Andrew (Kallie). Treasured grandfather of Breanna, Morgan, Lacey,...

Loren Micheal LaGosh

Loren Micheal LaGosh

Dec 24, 2020

LaGosh, Loren Michael, age 45, of Burlington, passed away unexpectedly in Rochester on December 24, 2020. Loren was born to Anthony and Joan (nee. Grajek) LaGosh Sr. in Cudahy, WI on August 22, 1975. Loren grew up in the Rochester/Waterford area and graduated from Waterford Union High School. He was employed by Albe Materials and simultaneously worked several other jobs;...

Mr. Robert Benjamin Kwasigroch

Mr. Robert Benjamin Kwasigroch

Dec 20, 2020

Kwasigroch, Robert Benjamin, age 77, of Rochester passed away December 20, 2020 at Aurora Memorial Hospital in Burlington, WI. Robert was born in Milwaukee to Robert and Grace (nee. Ewald) Kwasigroch on December 27, 1942. Robert graduated from Muskego High School, after which he joined the Army National Guard. He was honorably discharged after having been activated for one year....

Mr. Glenn Fay Collins

Mr. Glenn Fay Collins

Dec 18, 2020

Collins, Glenn F., age 83, of Waterford, passed away from COVID on Thursday December 18, 2020 with his wife Shirley by his side. Shirley said they had taken every precaution; Glenn had been in such good health for a man of 83 years. This virus is very serious. Glenn was born in South Dakota on March 18, 1937 to the...

Mrs. Patricia Barbara Ann Schalinske (nee: Sykes)

Mrs. Patricia Barbara Ann Schalinske (nee: Sykes)

Dec 12, 2020

Schalinske, Patricia Barbara Ann (nee Sykes), age 90, of Waterford, WI went to her eternal home on December 12, 2020. She was born in Racine on October 23, 1930, the daughter of Freeland R. and Ethel E. (nee. Lee) Sykes. Patricia married Clayton Schalinske on May 5, 1956 in St John’s Chapel at Dekoven. They were married 62 years upon...

Mr. Robert Lee Robran

Mr. Robert Lee Robran

Dec 7, 2020

Robran, Robert L. “Bob”, age 71, of the Town of Waterford, passed away due to a tragic accident on December 7, 2020. Bob was born in South Milwaukee on August 20, 1949, the son of the late Ralph Edward and Viola Irene (nee. Chistiansen) Robran. In West Allis on February 7, 1970 he married Cheryl Lynn Gordon, the couple celebrated...

Mrs. Marian Oldenberg (nee: Bair)

Mrs. Marian Oldenberg (nee: Bair)

Dec 2, 2020

Marian “Shorty” Oldenberg Oldenberg, Marian Faye, age 91, of Rochester, WI, peacefully floated up to the open arms of the heavens on December 2,2020 with her loving daughter by her side holding her hand and giving her one last kiss goodbye. Marian was born August 13,1929 to Volnie and Freda (York) Bair in Ladora, Iowa. At the age of 3,...

Mr. Bruce DePoe Rodgers

Mr. Bruce DePoe Rodgers

Dec 1, 2020

Rodgers, Bruce DePoe, age 66, of Wind Lake, passed away December 1, 2020 with his loving family by his side at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Bruce was born to Melbourne and JoAnn (nee. DePoe) Rodgers in Milwaukee, WI. He grew up in Mequon and graduated from Homestead High School. Bruce met the love of his life, Karen, and was married at...

Reverend Clarence Henry Cheever Jr.

Reverend Clarence Henry Cheever Jr.

Nov 30, 2020

Cheever, The Reverend Clarence Henry Jr., age 86, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Burlington with his loving family at his side. Clarence was born in Jim Falls, Wisconsin on October 1, 1934, the son of the late Clarence H. and Hattie (nee. Zerbach) Cheever Sr. He spent his early life in Jim...

Mrs. Luella Mae Lee

Mrs. Luella Mae Lee

Nov 30, 2020

Lee, Luella Mae, age 92, of Waterford, died November 30, 2020 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Luella was born to James A. and Leona (nee. Tyrell) Woodcock on January 29, 1928, in Marshall, WI. After graduating high school Luella met the love of her life, Robert Edward Lee, and were married December 17, 1946 in...