Obituaries

Sep 11, 2022

Roy A. Kaestner, 86, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2022.  Roy was born July 22, 1936, to the late Harvey and Luella (Machut) Kaestner and raised on their farm in Sheboygan Falls.

He graduated from Plymouth High School and went on to attend classes at LTC.  Roy proudly served in the National Guard...

Sep 10, 2022

Eldon E. “Butch” Priebe, 79, of, Oostburg, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan. He was born October 29, 1942, in Appleton to the late Eldred and Leola (Schaefer) Priebe.  Eldon graduated from Hilbert High School with the Class of 1960.

On April 11, 1964, he was united in marriage to...

Sep 8, 2022

DuWayne A. Dhein, 63, of Sheboygan, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, in his sleep at his home.

He was born November 16, 1958, in Sheboygan to Ralph and LuEllen (Gosse) Dhein.  DuWayne graduated from Howards Grove High School with the Class of 1977.   He was proud of achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. He went...

Sep 4, 2022

Lorten E. Berchem, 81, of Sheboygan, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at the Aurora Grafton Medical Center.  He was born August 14, 1941, in Sheboygan to the late Lorten M. and Alvina (Martin) Berchem. Lorten graduated from Central High School in Sheboygan with the Class of 1960.

On October 23, 1965, he was united in...

Sep 2, 2022

Richard L. Hemb, 62, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022.

He was born November 18, 1959, in Sheboygan to Donald and Kay (Temme) Hemb.  Richard graduated from Howards Grove High School with the Class of 1977; he then went on to graduate from LTC.

On November 7, 1981, he was united in...

Aug 29, 2022

Karen M. Fessler, age 80, of Sheboygan passed away on August 29, 2022, at Sheboygan Senior Community.

She was born in Milwaukee on August 30, 1941, to the late Ralph and Thelma (Kaszczysen) Labecki.  On August 27, 1960, Karen married James Fessler.  In 1970, the couple moved their family to Sheboygan.  James preceded her in death on...

Aug 28, 2022

Ronald M. Francis, 72, of Glenbeulah, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice. Ronald was born on November 11, 1949, to the late William and Lorraine (Werner) Francis in Fond du Lac. Ronald attended schools in Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. On April 26, 1969, he was united in marriage to Susan E. Sager,...

Aug 26, 2022

Marceline “Marcy” J. Werthmann, age 75, 2022, passed away at her home on August 26, 2022.

Marcy was born on August 29, 1946, to Wesley and Dorothy (Burkhardt) Werthmann. She was baptized at her parents' home and confirmed at Immanuel UCC. Marcy attended Champion Grade School and graduated from Howards Grove High School with the class of...

Aug 22, 2022

Mary E. (Schetter) Meyer, age 78, of Kohler, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, August 22, 2022, at Manitowoc Health and Rehab.

Mary was born on June 20, 1944, in Sheboygan, to Raymond and Matilda (Strojinc) Schetter. She graduated from Elkhart Lake – Glenbeulah High School and was the Salutatorian for the class of 1962....

Aug 7, 2022

William C. Ballard, 89, of Howards Grove, passed away, Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice. Born February 15, 1933, to the late William C. and Ruth (Toman) Ballard in Milwaukee.

On February 15, 1958, Bill was united in marriage to Dorothy Ollhoff at Trinity Lutheran Church in Merrill. He served in the United States...

Aug 1, 2022

Michael L. DeBecker, age 61, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, August 1, 2022, at his home.

Michael was born on March 2, 1961, to Delbert and Donna DeBecker.

Michael loved to ride his Harley and he and Janet took many trips together. He greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping....

Jul 30, 2022

Elreta A. (Amel) Quast, 93, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2022, with her family by her side at Field of Dreams Assisted Living in Kiel, WI.

Elreta was born at her parents' home in Brothertown, WI, on September 2, 1928, to Arno and Wilhelmina (Bergien) Amel. Elreta graduated from Chilton High School.

Elreta was...

Jul 23, 2022

After 98 full and well-lived years, Clemens S. Schoenenberger completed his earthly journey and was called to his heavenly reward on July 23rd, 2022, with family at his side.

Born in Sheboygan to Robert and Rose (Brouillard) Schoenenberger on February 26th, 1924.  He was the youngest of 8 children. A graduate of Holy Name grade school and...

Jul 18, 2022

Luis A. Aguirre,74, passed away much too soon on July 18, 2022. He was born in El Salvador Zacatecas, Mexico on August 25, 1947, to the late Augustine Aguirre and Concepcion Ramos de Avila. Luis immigrated to the U.S in 1970 San Antonio Texas & then Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

No matter where he...

Jul 17, 2022

Joyce Lynn Whitman, 64, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI.

Joyce L. (Dolgner) Whitman was born on April 28th, 1958, in Sheboygan, to Lester and Dorothy Dolgner. She attended Sheboygan North High School, Class of 1976. She went on to earn a degree in Nursing. Joyce...

Jul 16, 2022

Sandra J. Wilson, age 81, passed away on July 16, 2022, at Pine Haven Christian Communities.

She was born on July 27, 1940, in Sheboygan to the late William and Antoinette (Batiatis) Metscher.  She attended Mapledale Grade School and graduated from Central High School.

Sandra is survived by her daughter, Bobbi Wartke; brother, Larry (Maryann)...

Jul 8, 2022

Harvey W. Grunewald, 91, of Cleveland, joined the choir of angels in heaven on July 8, 2022, with his loving family by his side.

He was born on March 4, 1931, in the town of Herman, to the late Arno and Hertha (Pagel) Grunewald. Harvey attended Green Bay Road School then graduated from Howards Grove High School...

Jul 3, 2022

Sandralee AnnMarie (Schelbauer) Lantz, age 81, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully at her home in Sheboygan on July 3, 2022.

Sandralee was born on November 17, 1940, to Fredrick “Fritz” and Mary (Wield) Schelbauer in Sheboygan in Falls at her parents' home. She graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1958 and later took classes to...

Jul 2, 2022

Leslie “Les” R. Rahn, Town of Sheboygan, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at his home – the same house that he was born in 82 years ago.

On June 10, 1940, Les was born on the family farm outside of Sheboygan to Alfred and Viola (Barts) Rahn. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in...

Jun 27, 2022

Randall J. Harrison, age 66, of Sheboygan passed away on June 27, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Plymouth on June 8, 1956, to the late Chester and Marvel (Klug) Harrison.  He attended the Opportunity Center and James Madison Elementary School.  Randy worked at RCS Empowers for over 40 years.