Obituaries

JoAnn I. Schutte

JoAnn I. Schutte

Jun 6, 2025

JoAnn I. Schutte, age 77, of Shawano, passed away after a 10-year long battle with lung cancer on Friday, June 6, 2025.

She was born on July 26, 1947, to the late Marvin and Lorraine (Wentz) Grams. On December 9, 1973, JoAnn was united in marriage to Thomas Schutte and shortly after their marriage, JoAnn adopted his four children.

JoAnn is survived...

Lori Lee Sucha

Lori Lee Sucha

Jun 2, 2025

Lori Lee Sucha, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2025. She was born on June 4, 1969 in Sheboygan to Victor June and the late Wendy (Herman) Laughrin. She is a 2005 graduate of Aurora University in Illinois, where she earned her Master’s Degree in Education. On June 19, 2004, she married the love of her life, Jordan....

Matthew Daniel Bitter

Matthew Daniel Bitter

May 31, 2025

Matthew Daniel Bitter, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2025. He was born on June 6, 1982, to Dale and Donna Bitter. He was a 2001 graduate of Howards Grove High School.

Matt was an employee of UW Health since 2016. He held a few positions over the years, but his current role was the supervisor of maintenance and...

Lorraine Irene Broetzmann

Lorraine Irene Broetzmann

May 31, 2025

Lorraine Irene Broetzmann (Krause), 92, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on May 31, 2025 surrounded by her family at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. She was born on May 7, 1933 to the late Arno and Hilda (Haas) Krause in the Town of Sherman/Random Lake.

Lorraine was baptized, confirmed and schooled at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sherman Center. She graduated from...

Kathleen S. Grube

Kathleen S. Grube

May 28, 2025

Kathleen S. Grube, age 90, formerly of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully and was reunited with the love of her life, Wallace, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

She was born in Sheboygan on October 5, 1934, to the late William and Martha (Henning) Gruenke. She graduated from Central High School. On April 18, 1953, Kathleen was united in marriage to Wallace...

Charles E. Helfert

Charles E. Helfert

May 7, 2025

Charles E. Helfert, age 86, formerly of Sheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Frontida Assisted Living in Fond du Lac, WI.

He was born in Sheboygan on April 14, 1939, to the late Norbert and Eleanor (Lulloff) Helfert. He graduated from North High School in 1958. Following graduation, Charles served his country in the United States Navy from...

Ryan James Bugbee

Ryan James Bugbee

Apr 29, 2025

Ryan James Bugbee, of Sheboygan, WI, died on April 29,2025

Ryan was born on February 7, 1978, in Mississauga, Ontario Canada to Al and Melissa Bugbee. When Ryan was 12 the family moved to Kohler, WI.

Ryan graduated from Kohler High School in 1996. After graduating from high school he worked in facility maintenance and resided in Sheboygan, WI.

Ryan was a proud...

Ronald K. Haas

Ronald K. Haas

Apr 29, 2025

Dr. Ronald K. Haas, age 78, of Howards Grove, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, April 29, 2025, after a courageous and spirited battle with pancreatic cancer.

Ron was born in Racine, WI, on August 26, 1946, to the late Glenn E. Haas and Marianne K. Haas. He attended William Horlick High School, graduating in 1964 with honors. He began...

Elaine M. Habermann

Elaine M. Habermann

Apr 28, 2025

Elaine M. Habermann, age 90, of Sheboygan passed away on April 28, 2025, at Sheboygan Senior Community.

She was born in Princeton, WI on November 15, 1934, to the late Walter and Eleanor (Marshall) Bornick. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School. On May 4, 1957, Elaine married John W. Habermann in Beaver Dam. He preceded her in death on March...

Scott Douglas Wunsch

Scott Douglas Wunsch

Apr 25, 2025

Scott Douglas Wunsch, age 59, of Sheboygan, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. He was born in Sheboygan on December 19, 1965 to Donald O. and Elaine E. (Kuether) Wunsch. Scott graduated from Howards Grove High School in 1984. Following graduation, Scott joined the Army, where he served for three years. When he returned home, he worked for Bemis,...

Mabel Lois Horneck

Mabel Lois Horneck

Apr 25, 2025

Mabel L. Horneck, 86, of Howards Grove, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan. She was born in Manitowoc on May 20, 1938 to the late Hubert and Helen (Stuebs) Kolb. Mabel graduated from Kiel High School in 1956.

On May 14, 1960, Mabel united in marriage to Carl Horneck. Mabel was a member of St....

Phyllis L. Bacon

Phyllis L. Bacon

Apr 23, 2025

Phyllis L. Bacon, 82, of Sheboygan, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Sheboygan Health Services. She graduated from South High School, Class of 1961.

Phyllis was born on November 4, 1942, in Sheboygan to the late Henry and Marie (Backhaus) Miller.

On June 29, 1968, she married Jay P. Bacon in Sheboygan. Phyllis put her trust in her Lord and Savior,...

Nancy Rose Diener

Nancy Rose Diener

Apr 19, 2025

Nancy Rose (Ruppenthal) Diener gained her wings on April 19, 2025. She was born on February 29, 1944, in Hilbert, Wisconsin to the late Edward and Esther (Grube) Ruppenthal. She was a graduate of Hilbert High School. She was united in marriage to Robert F. Diener on June 28, 1969. During their 56 years of marriage, they created their family...

Amber Lynn Bruns

Amber Lynn Bruns

Apr 18, 2025

Amber “Snookies” Lynn Bruns, age 24, lost her battle with addiction on April 18, 2025. She was born on December 12, 2000 in Sheboygan to Jay Bruns and Carrie Kuehl.

Amber was a beautiful soul who loved music, singing, and horseback riding, and spending time up north at her family cabin. Her family will always remember her beautiful singing voice, and...

Gertrude A. Hameister

Gertrude A. Hameister

Apr 16, 2025

Gertrude A. Hameister, known as Gertie to her family and friends, 95, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Gertie was born on February 13, 1930 in Schwarzwald to the late Oscar and Ella (Lutze) Marx. Gertie loved growing up on her family farm and often talked about all the animals. She attended a one-room...

Margaret L. Yonke

Margaret L. Yonke

Apr 16, 2025

Margaret L. Yonke, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Cedar Grove Gardens where she had been a resident for the past two years.

She was born in the Town of Herman on April 21, 1926, to the late Paul and Emma (Oshe) Witthuhn. In her earlier working years, she was employed at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital and later...

Christine Elizabeth Rupnik

Christine Elizabeth Rupnik

Mar 25, 2025

Christine “Chris” Elizabeth Rupnik, age 88, passed away on March 25, 2025 at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice.

She was born in Tulsa, OK on December 26, 1936, to the late Derby Calvin and Wilma (Hendrix) Kersey. Chris was united in marriage to Dushan “Duke” Rupnik at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church on January 15, 1955.

Chris was a musician at heart. She...

Phyllis M. Hoeppner

Phyllis M. Hoeppner

Mar 24, 2025

Phyllis Marie Hoeppner, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 24, 2025. Phyllis was born in Sheboygan on March 24, 1941 to the late Alvin and Freida (Kuntsman) Pluskat. Phyllis was united in marriage to Donald Hoeppner on March 11, 1961 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Sheboygan.

Phyllis loved to crochet, and made many blankets and...

Iris F. Wagner

Iris F. Wagner

Mar 24, 2025

Iris F. Wagner, age 81, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Pine Haven Christian Communities.

She was born in Sheboygan on May 9, 1943, to the late Adolph and Harriette (Schultz) Fale. She attended St. Peter Claver Catholic School and graduated from Central High School. Iris was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Parish in...

Daniel F. Stange

Daniel F. Stange

Mar 17, 2025

Daniel “Dan” Frederick Stange, age 64 of Howards Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home. Dan was born on February 7, 1961 to Frederick and Mary (Meyer) Stange in Beaver Dam, WI. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1979. Dan continued school at MATC. He was united in marriage to Jodi Beck on...