Obituaries

Dec 28, 2021

Sally L. Kretchmer, age 79, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 28, 2021, at Pine Haven Christian Home – Haven Campus after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Sally was born on January 22, 1942, to Floyd and Lucille (Davidson) Olson in Illinois. After high school, Sally met Bill Kretchmer, and the two were wed on February 3, 1959,...

Dec 27, 2021

Jackie R. Filipiak, age 64, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully early Monday morning on December 27, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.

Jackie was born on May 30, 1957, in Sheboygan to Milton and LaVerne (Hasche) Bitter. She graduated from Howards Grove High School with the Class of 1975. Jackie was united in marriage to Michael Filipiak...

Dec 25, 2021

Wayne J. Sixel, age 78, of Elkhart Lake passed away on December 25th, 2021.

Wayne was born to Arno & Edna (Riehemann) Sixel on March 23rd, 1943.  He married Rose Zortman in April 1975 in Cleveland.  Wayne graduated from South High School in 1961.  Wayne was in the Army from 1964 to 1966.  He served an apprenticeship at LTC in Tool & Die Trade.  He worked at Hysen Manufacturing, Plymouth Die...

Dec 20, 2021

Michael “Mike” Robert Horon, age 39, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Aurora – St. Luke’s in Milwaukee.

Mike was born to Sharon Bone and Robert Horon in Sheboygan on December 6, 1982. Mike was a 2001 graduate of Sheboygan North High School.

After high...

Dec 20, 2021

Albert F. Zaletel Jr., 73, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully Monday evening, December 20, 2021, at home, with his loving family by his side.

Albert was born on November 21, 1948, in Sheboygan, WI, son of the late Albert Sr. and Josephine (Gluck) Zaletel. He graduated in 1967 from Sheboygan South High School. Albert proudly served his...

Dec 12, 2021

Audrey W. Sabrowsky, 80, of Sheboygan, was called to the Lord on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Pine Haven Christian Home in Sheboygan Falls.

She was born June 11, 1941, in Sheboygan to the late Alex and Adella (Kaminski) Yurk.  Audrey graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1959.  On September 14, 1963 she was...

Dec 11, 2021

Pam Marie Finnell, 53, of Howards Grove, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center.  She was born February 12, 1968 in Green Bay to Lawrence and Linda (Derrenne) Shefchik.  Pam graduated from West De Pere High School and went on to receive her degree from Lakeland Technical College.

On October 19,...

Dec 8, 2021

On December 8, 2021 at the age of 82, Robert Wilfred Schmidt held his guardian angel's hand and left his earthly family as he passed into the love and light of Jesus. He is now in our Lord's loving care.

Robert was born on January 28, 1939 to Henry and Althea (Littmann) Schmidt in Sheboygan, WI. He...

Dec 7, 2021

Gary E. “Gerry” McGinnes, age 71, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, December 7, 2021.

Gerry was born on April 13, 1950, to Charles and Julia (Brewer) McGinnes in Keokuk, Iowa. He spent his early years in Hamilton, IL, before his family moved to Scottsdale, AZ, when he was 14 years old. Gerry was working at the Scottsdale Memorial Hospital...

Dec 6, 2021

Mary Strmec, age 67, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Monday morning on December 6, 2021, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, WI.

Mary was born on May 2, 1954, in Sheboygan, WI, to Ludwig and Mary (Razel) Strmec. Her mother passed away when Mary was 13 years old Ludwig remarried Louise. Mary attended Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic School early in her life. As a...

Dec 5, 2021

On Dec. 5th, 2021, Keith D Blevons, age 87 of Howards Grove, WI, left his earthly life and went to be with his Lord and Savior.

Keith was born in Wauwatosa, WI on March 11th, 1934, to Harry and Violet (nee Farber) Blevons. In 1945 they moved to Sheboygan where Keith attended Washington Elementary School and St....

Dec 2, 2021

Dennis A. Dohms, age 53, of Sheboygan passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021, surrounded by his family with his loving wife by his side.

He was born on December 12, 1967, in Sheboygan, to Daniel and Diane (Kaboord) Dohms.  He graduated from North High School and then attended UW Parkside.  In the fall of 1992 Dennis...

Dec 2, 2021

Bert Dreps, age 93, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday afternoon, December 2, 2021.

Bert was born in Sheboygan on September 13, 1928, to Hilbert and Frances (Hertel) Dreps. He graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1946. Bert enlisted and sailed around the world on the USS Tarawa from 1948-1949....

Dec 1, 2021

Marlys I. Ziegelbauer, age 83, of Sheboygan, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

Marlys was born on November 20, 1938, in Sheboygan, to the late Edwin and Alma (Roever) Lugg.  She graduated from North High School with the class of 1957.

On August 2, 1958, Marlys married James L. Ziegelbauer...

Nov 30, 2021

Jeffrey D. Gruber, age 72, passed away at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.  He was born, the second of nine children, on October 16, 1949, to Frederick and Ann (Meissner) Gruber.

He graduated from Sheboygan North High School.  Jeffrey completed his Certified Financial Planning designation from the college for Financial Planning in...

Nov 27, 2021

Melvin J. Perna, age 77, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Mel was born on September 4, 1944, in Ishpeming, Michigan, to Walfred and Lydia (Ruuska) Perna. He graduated from Republic High School with the Class of 1962. Mel later married his high school...

Nov 24, 2021

Robert F. Sauger Sr., age 90, of Sheboygan, WI, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Pine Haven Christian Community – Covenant House.

Robert was born on April 5, 1931, in Egg Harbor, WI, to Frank and Amelia (Augsburger) Sauger. On December 25, 1951, he was united in marriage to Janice D. Ehlers in Valmy, WI. Janice preceded Robert in death in 2013....

Nov 22, 2021

Judith L. Dohr, age 82, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, November 22, 2021, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Judy was born in Milwaukee on Christmas Day in 1938 to Edward and Louise (Stromeyer) Kelm. She attended Sheboygan Falls High School. On February 15, 1958, Judy married Delano “Del” Dohr at St. Mary's Church...

Nov 13, 2021

Patricia M. Hoeppner, age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 13, 2021.

Patricia was born on September 27, 1943. She graduated as a class member of the first graduating class of Sheboygan South High School.

Patricia was united in marriage to Dennis Hoeppner on June 22, 1963, at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church.

Patricia worked...

Nov 12, 2021

Mary J. Harms, 81, of Menomonee Falls, WI, passed away peacefully at Froedert Menomonee Falls Hospital on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Mary was born on December 1, 1939, to Carl and Marie (Zuengler) Harms in Sheboygan, WI. She graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School with the Class of 1957. After high school, Mary attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison and received her...