Obituaries
Elizabeth "Betty" A. Oonk
May 8, 2026
Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Oonk, 72, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, at Sharon S. Richardson surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Manitowoc to the late Clarence and Edna Kunz, Betty lived a life filled with joy, grace, and deep affection for the people and things she cherished most. Above all, she was a devoted mother and...
Dennis R. Zeller
May 6, 2026
Dennis R. Zeller, 82, of Sheboygan, passed away at home on May 6, 2026. He was born on June 5, 1943, to the late Richard and Florence (Knabe) Zeller. Dennis graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1962.
In high school, Dennis met Nancy Henning. They got married on February 27, 1965, settled in Sheboygan, and raised two daughters. They recently...
Karen Mary Salm
May 5, 2026
Karen Mary Salm, 62, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on May 5, 2026. She was born on August 6, 1963, to Joseph and Mary Ann (Bogenschuetz) Gries in Sheboygan, WI.
Karen was united in marriage to David Salm on October 30, 1982 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Osman, WI. Together, they raised their children...
Mary L. Radke
Apr 30, 2026
Mary L. Radke, age 96, of Sheboygan passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.
She was born in Sheboygan on January 5, 1930, to the late Peter and Pauline (Trester) Fields. She graduated from Central High School. On March, 28, 1951, Mary was united in marriage to Ralph Radke....
Cheryl L. Prepster
Apr 27, 2026
Cheryl Prepster of Sheboygan passed away on Tuesday, April 27th at Dimensions Living. Cheryl was born on July 4th, 1945, daughter of Merrill and Cordella (Schumann) Miller. She was a graduate of Kohler High School. On November 30th, 1968, Cheryl married Dennis Prepster at Holy Name Church in Sheboygan.
Cheryl was a graduate of Kohler High School. She briefly attended UW...
Gerald Eugene Voelker
Apr 24, 2026
Gerald Eugene Voelker, 82, of Sheboygan, WI passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan, surrounded by his children. He died as the result of complications from a stroke. He was a loving father and friend to many, and his death leaves a lasting void in the hearts of those who loved him.
Born March 3, 1944,...
Elizabeth Jeanne Churchill
Apr 22, 2026
Elizabeth “Libi” Jeanne Churchill, age 63, entered into everlasting life on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born on November 15, 1962 in Omaha, Nebraska to Richard and Phyllis (Gilmore) Bloedel. She was a 1981 graduate of Waukesha South High School. On April 19, 1986, she married the love of her life, Jonathan “Jon” Churchill and together they raised three...
Randall "Randy" Lee Grunewald
Apr 16, 2026
Randall “Randy” Lee Grunewald, age 73, was welcomed into the arms of angels on Thursday, April 16, 2026. He was born on December 19, 1952 in Sheboygan to the late Nelson and Doris (Strassburger) Grunewald. He is a 1971 graduate of Howards Grove High School. Randy also served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Randy was a hard worker...
Debra L. Kumbalek
Apr 13, 2026
On April 13, 2026, Debra (“Debbie”) Kumbalek, 70, of Houston, Texas unexpectedly passed away at Houston Methodist Hospital with her loving husband of 25 years by her side. Even though she will be greatly missed by family and friends, her flame will shine brightly in her eternal life, and her love for each of us will live on in our...
Larry F. Boedecker
Apr 12, 2026
Larry F. Boedecker, 71, of Howards Grove, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, surrounded by his loving family.
Larry was born on December 18, 1954, in Sheboygan to the late Fredrick “Fritz” and Marcella “Sally” (Neumann) Boedecker. He graduated from Howards Grove High School, Class of 1973.
On June 11, 1977, Larry was united...
Joseph Henry Chesney Jr.
Apr 10, 2026
Joseph Henry Chesney, Jr., age 75, was welcomed into the arms of angels on Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born in West Bend, Wisconsin on November 24, 1950, to the late Joseph Sr. and Gertrude (Albinger) Chesney.
Joe was a hard worker all of his life, working at Park Cheese Factory, Kohler Foundries, and other foundries in the Sheboygan area...
Kathleen "Kathy" Kay Bresett
Mar 24, 2026
Kathleen Kay Bresett, age 73, was welcomed into the arms of angels on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. She was born in Sheboygan on October 8, 1952, to the late Rexford and Caroline (Erdmann) Tenpas. She was a graduate of Sheboygan Falls High School.
Kathy spent most of her adult life in Phoenix, Arizona. She and her husband Rick loved to travel...
Barbara J. Klaves
Mar 20, 2026
Barbara J. Klaves, age 77, of Cleveland passed away to her eternal home with Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 20, 2026.
She was born in Sheboygan on August 26, 1948, to the late Robert and Betty (Madson) Welsch Sr. She graduated from Sheboygan South High School and attended Lakeshore Technical College. On November 19, 1966, Barbara was...
Ralph Grunewald
Mar 17, 2026
Ralph Grunewald, 89 of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully at Sharon Richardson Community Hospice on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was born on November 17, 1936 to Harley and Hildegard (Mahler) Grunewald in Sheboygan, WI. Ralph is a 1954 graduate of Howards Grove High School, furthering his education at Lakeland College in Chemistry. He later attended Purdue University completing his masters...
Mary Ann Wright
Mar 16, 2026
Mary A. Wright, of Plymouth, died Monday, March 16, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on April 8, 1964, to the late William and Jean (Bader) Wright, Mary attended Sheboygan area schools and was a 1982 graduate of Sheboygan North High School. Mary enjoyed crocheting, scrapbooking, and gardening, and was a lover of animals. Mary is survived by her...
Mary A. Larson
Mar 14, 2026
Mary A. Larson, 80, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in Brookfield, Wisconsin, following a short illness. She was born on June 24, 1945, to Harold and Amelia Hallgren, in Norway, Michigan.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Michigan University, Mary relocated to Sheboygan, Wisconsin, where she began her teaching career as a high school Home...
Karen K. Hendricks
Mar 9, 2026
Karen K. Hendricks, age 79, of Sheboygan passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026.
She was born on December 13, 1946, in Sheboygan, to the late Walter and Theresa (Tauscheck) Kummer. She graduated from Kohler High School in 1965. On June 24, 1967, Karen was united in marriage to Pat Hendricks. Karen was a member of Grace UCC in Kohler....
Michael G. Reiner
Mar 4, 2026
Michael G. Reiner, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the age of 68, after a short brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Throughout the short journey he displayed incredible strength, courage, and unwavering hope, never letting the diagnosis define him. Mike had lots of aspirations for the future. He recently retired, had goals to work on his cars, and...
Phyllis J. Boerner
Feb 28, 2026
“It's a new dawn, It's a new day, It's a new life, For me, And I'm feeling good.” Phyllis Jean Boerner, 89, entered her new life reuniting with her husband, Jim, on Saturday, February 28, 2026. She was in the comfort and care of the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice with her family by her side when she left us...
Ronald L. Even
Feb 28, 2026
Ronald L. Even, age 81, of Howards Grove, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at his home.
He was born in Sheboygan on May 31, 1944, to the late Henry and Florence (Jetzer) Even. Ron graduated from North High School and continued his education, earning an associate’s degree in business administration and accounting.
In his...
