Obituaries

Janice I. Johnson

Janice I. Johnson

Aug 18, 2025

Janice I. Johnson, age 81, of Saint Nazianz, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025.

She was born in Woodstock, IL, on January 18, 1944, to the late Warren and Ruth (Meehan) Williams. On November 27, 1965, Jan was joined in marriage to Daniel Johnson at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Cascade. She began her nursing career at St. Nicholas...

Barbara Ann Gruber

Barbara Ann Gruber

Aug 10, 2025

At peace and with family close at hand, Barbara Ann Gruber, born September 14, 1945, died after a valiant five-year battle with cancer August 10, 2025, aged 79.

The oldest of four children, Barbara Frisch was born in Flushing Meadows, New York, where her father was an FBI agent. Following a family move, Barbara was raised in Milwaukee, where her father...

Marsha Lynn Sherven

Marsha Lynn Sherven

Aug 7, 2025

Marsha Lynn Sherven, age 70, passed away suddenly on August 7, 2025. She was born to the late Charles and Dorothy (Thompson) Nicoloff. On June 3, 1978, she married the love of her life Allen Sherven in Valders, Wisconsin. Together they raised two children, Kristen and Mike.

Marsha was a nurse for over 30 years in the Sheboygan area. She worked...

Thomas P. Ehrenberg

Thomas P. Ehrenberg

Aug 6, 2025

Thomas P. Ehrenberg, age 75, of Howards Grove, passed away with his loving wife, Debby, by his side, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at his home.

He was born in Menasha, WI on September 18, 1949, to the late Lewis and Joyce (Dieball) Ehrenberg. Following his high school graduation, Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1969...

Kay L. Albrecht

Kay L. Albrecht

Aug 2, 2025

Kay Louise Albrecht (Blohm), of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lung cancer on August 2, 2025.

She was born on January 12, 1952, in Menominee, Michigan to Russell and Joyce E. Blohm (Kuich). She attended Wallace Grade School and graduated with the Class of 1970 from Stephenson High School in Stephenson, Michigan. On January 7, 1976,...

Timothy J. Johnson

Timothy J. Johnson

Jul 30, 2025

Timothy J. Johnson, age 64, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully, after a short battle with brain cancer, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

He was born in Plymouth on July 25, 1961, to the late Marvin and Marion (Maeuser) Johnson. Tim graduated from North High School, class of 1980. On June 3, 1989, Tim was united in marriage...

Evelyn E. Sprenger

Evelyn E. Sprenger

Jul 29, 2025

Evelyn E. Sprenger, age 98, of Millersville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Sheboygan Senior Community.

She was born in the Town of Herman on September 19, 1926, to the late Oscar and Anna (Werthmann) Heusterberg. On October 11, 1947, Evelyn was united in marriage to Lester Sprenger at Trinity Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on...

Timothy D. Lorenz

Timothy D. Lorenz

Jul 25, 2025

Timothy D. Lorenz, age 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.

He was born in Sheboygan on September 17, 1956, to the late Jack and Carol (Grunewald) Lorenz. He graduated from North High School in 1975. After 20 years, Tim retired from Nemak in July of 2020.

Tim enjoyed going to Road America...

Paul G. Koehn Jr

Paul G. Koehn Jr

Jul 24, 2025

Paul G. Koehn Jr., age 89, of Howards Grove passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 24th, at his home.

He was born to the late Paul and Ida (Bock) Koehn Sr., in Sheboygan on May 2, 1936. Paul graduated from Central High School in 1954. Immediately following high school, Paul proudly served his country in the United States...

Bernetta Althea Rautmann

Bernetta Althea Rautmann

Jul 20, 2025

Bernetta Althea Rautmann (nee Gorsege) was 96 when she passed on July 20, 2025. She was born February 27, 1929 to Martin Gorsege and Martha Heuer on their family farm in Herman Township. She was an only child to a mature set of parents who had very little family. Her uncle Louis Gorsege was her only other close relative and...

Peter W. Hahn

Peter W. Hahn

Jul 17, 2025

On this day, July 17th, 2025, the heavens opened, and the angels were sent to bring God’s humble servant to his promised resting place. Peter will now rejoice for eternity at the feet of Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior.

Peter Warren Hahn was born on September 26, 1944, in Sheboygan, WI to the son of Ned & Helen (Wiegand) Hahn....

Matthew Michael Ertel

Matthew Michael Ertel

Jul 15, 2025

Matthew Michael Ertel, age 44, having completed all the tasks laid out for him by GOD the Father, was called home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. He was born in Sheboygan on February 27, 1981, to Teresa and Steven Ertel. Matthew grew up in Sheboygan, graduating from Sheboygan Lutheran High School in 1999, and completed...

Elmer Ambrose Will, Jr.

Elmer Ambrose Will, Jr.

Jul 14, 2025

Elmer Ambrose Will, Jr., age 80, passed away in New Holstein with his family by his side on Monday, July 14, 2025. He was born on January 13, 1945 to the late Elmer Sr. and Coletta (Enders) Will. He retired from Master Galleries in Plymouth. Elmer will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.

Elmer is survived by...

Jay R. Wocelka

Jay R. Wocelka

Jul 4, 2025

Jay R. Wocelka, age 70, of Sheboygan, WI, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, surrounded by his family—leaving this world with fireworks, as only he could.

Born on January 23, 1955, in Park Falls, WI. Jay was the third youngest of eight siblings. He was a man of God who lived with love, purpose and faith. He had a sharp...

Cornelius John Will

Cornelius John Will

Jul 3, 2025

Cornelius John Will, age 90, passed away peacefully in Sheboygan on July 3, 2025. He was born to the late John C. and Armella (Kirsch) Will.

Cornelius was a farmer all of his life. As a young man, he worked for several area farmers, including Knoener, Kirsch, Wipperman and Kimme. He began working for Millersville Box in Howards Grove in 1961,...

Paul Joseph Urner III

Paul Joseph Urner III

Jul 1, 2025

Paul Joseph Urner III, age 88, passed away with his family by his side on July 1, 2025. He was born on September 7, 1937 in Sheboygan to the late Paul II and Rose (Strojinc) Urner. On July 29, 1961, he married the love of his life Diane at St. Anna Church. Together they raised three children: Mike, Steve and...

Brian A. Post

Brian A. Post

Jun 23, 2025

Brian Allen Post, age 62, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son, was welcomed into the presence of Jesus on June 23, 2025, after living with early-onset dementia for several years.

Brian was born in Sheboygan on April 30, 1963, the third son of Dennis and Ruth (Herman) Post. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church.

He was raised in...

Karen "Red" M. Tramte

Karen "Red" M. Tramte

Jun 19, 2025

Karen "Red" M. Tramte, age 74, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully and pain free on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at her home with family present.

She was born in Sheboygan on August 8, 1950, to the late Walton and Bess (Hawe) Stemerdink. She graduated from Oostburg High School. She was employed at Stemerdink Meats, K. W. Muth and then Kohler...

Elwood "Woody" C. Riese

Elwood "Woody" C. Riese

Jun 18, 2025

Elwood "Woody" C. Riese, age 93, of Sheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Morningside Health Services.

He was born in Sheboygan on July 24, 1931, to the late Arthur and Esther (Siewert) Riese. On June 30, 1956, Woody was united in marriage to Janet Heyn. She preceded him in death on May 1, 2021.

Woody was a truck driver...

Robert "Bob" Louis Lutzke

Robert "Bob" Louis Lutzke

Jun 15, 2025

Robert Louis Lutzke, age 83, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 15, 2025. He was born on June 13, 1942 in Sheboygan to the late Walter and Wilma (Rothe) Lutzke. He was raised on the family farm, and attended Elkhart Lake High School. On December 14, 1963, he married the love of his life, JoAnn,...