Obituaries
Russell D. Dean
Jan 12, 2024
Russell D. Dean, age 85, of Sheboygan, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.
He was born in Marathon, WI on July 2, 1938, to the late Arthur and Olive (Milgreen) Dean. On June 15, 1963, Russell was united in marriage to Nancy Morrill. He was employed at Kohler Company for over 38...
Charles "Chuck" H. Brukardt
Jan 11, 2024
Charles “Chuck” H. Brukardt, 87, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and caregivers at his home on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
Chuck was born on May 13, 1936, to Charles and Caroline (Luft) Brukardt in Menominee, Michigan. When Chuck was 15 years old his family moved to the south side of Sheboygan. He graduated from Sheboygan...
Jason James Downing
Jan 5, 2024
Jason James Downing, our beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather entered into the Lord’s heavenly home on Friday, January 5, 2024, at the age of 50 after a brief illness and a 15-year disability following a traumatic brain injury incurred during an assault, while acting as a good Samaritan.
Jason “Jay” was born on November 1, 1973, in West...
Doris T. Hanke
Jan 5, 2024
Doris T. Hanke, 93, of Howards Grove, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at The Waterford at Plymouth surrounded by her family. She was born on July 5, 1930 to the late Hugo and Edna (Kracht) Gessert in Plymouth. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1948.
On May 28, 1949, she married the former Albert "Doc" Hanke,...
Elizabeth “Betty” L. Boeldt
Jan 3, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” L. Boeldt, 84, of Sheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2024 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. Betty was born on November 26, 1939, the daughter of the late Vernon and Myrtle (Carman) Price in Winneconne. She was a 1957 graduate of Beloit Memorial High School.
On June 20, 1959, she united in marriage with...
Roland "Rolly" E. Koenig
Dec 29, 2023
Roland “Rolly” E. Koenig, age 88, of Sheboygan passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 29, 2023. He was born in the Town of Meeme on May 24, 1935, to the late Peter and Anna (Brost) Koenig. He graduated from Kiel High School. On November 22, 1958, Rolly married LuAnn Oehldrich at St. Wendel Parish. He was employed for over...
Karen L. Hermann
Dec 26, 2023
Karen L. (Plass) Hermann, passed away peacefully, on December 26, 2023, after a 3-year battle with cancer.
She was born December 14th, 1947, in Sheboygan WI, to Ralph & Audrey (Ten Pas) Plass.
Karen attended schools in Sheboygan Falls and graduated in 1966 from North High School.
She was a stay-at-home mom for many years, until she started a...
Rhoda Dales
Dec 25, 2023
Rhoda Reiss Dales, born August 16, 1940, died in Glenview, Illinois on December 25, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Rhoda is survived by her children, Laura Walsh (Kevin) of Tampa, Florida, R. Peter Dales (Patricia) of Glenview, Illinois and Andrea Burke (Joe) of LaGrange Highlands, Illinois and her grandchildren, Allison and Megan Walsh, Julia...
Ronald F. Plocar
Dec 20, 2023
Ronald F. Plocar of Howards Grove passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at his home. Ronald was born on July 16, 1936, to the late Frank and Emily Plocar. He was baptized, attended grade school and was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. He was a 1954 graduate of Howards Grove High School. He...
Sheri L. Wocelka
Dec 14, 2023
Sheri Lee Wocelka, 74, of Sheboygan, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at her home. She was born on July 13, 1949 in Sheboygan to the late Lee and Jean (Schmitz) Wick. Sheri graduated from Sheboygan South High School. On May 13, 1994, she was united in marriage to Jay Wocelka in Sheboygan, and...
Karen G. Maxey
Dec 12, 2023
Karen G. Maxey, 79, of Sheboygan, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center, Sheboygan surrounded by family. Karen was born on December 24, 1943 in Algoma, WI, to the late Ralph (Evelyn) and Grayce (Post) Haack. On April 16, 1983, she married Jack Maxey, Sr.
She enjoyed the patients she cared for at Morningside as...
Evangelina "Angie" Schelk
Dec 11, 2023
Evangelina “Angie” Schelk, age 90, of Howards Grove and formerly of Underhill, WI passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023.
She was born in San Antonio, TX on September 4, 1933, to the late Juan and Guadalupe (Maroquin) Silva. Angie was united in marriage to Vernon Schelk on March 18, 1962, in San Antonio. They were together for 53...
Debra A. Krueger
Dec 7, 2023
Debra A. Krueger, 67, of Sheboygan, passed away as the result of a car accident on Thursday, December 7, 2023. She was born May 10, 1956 in Sheboygan Falls to the late Clyde and Dolores (Van Der Veen) Krueger. Debra graduated from Sheboygan South High School with the Class of 1974. She continued her education and became a medical...
Jennifer Lynn Rozek
Dec 7, 2023
Jennifer L. Rozek, 37, of Sheboygan, passed away as the result of a car accident, on Thursday, December 7, 2023. She was born February 11, 1986 in MO to the late Robert and Debra (Krueger) Rozek.
Jennifer graduated from West Mesa High School in Albuquerque, NM with the class of 2004.
Jennifer had a heart of gold and loved...
Lillian Annie Lorfeld
Dec 6, 2023
Lillian Annie Lorfeld, 93, of Sheboygan, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. Lillian was born June 16, 1930, in Cleveland, to the late Alfred and Helle (Wehrmann) Lutze. On November 20, 1948, she married Glenn Allen Lorfeld, at St. John St. Peter Lutheran Church in Cleveland.
Lillian was employed by Piggly Wiggly for...
Shaun E. Guenther
Dec 5, 2023
Shaun E. Guenther, age 45, of Sheboygan passed away surrounded by his family on December 5, 2023, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.
He was born on April 25, 1978, in Sheboygan to Lee Guenther and Janice Gorter. Shaun graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1996 and then received his associates degree in marketing.
Shaun liked...
Twilite Schroeder
Dec 1, 2023
Twilite Schroeder, age 91, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Pine Haven Christian Community. She was born in Howards Grove on July 26, 1932, to the late George and Louise (Berendt) Pippert.
She graduated from Howards Grove High School in 1950. On October 21, 1950, Twilite married Gerald Schwinn in Spring Valley. She later married Frederick Schroeder...
Betty Kane
Nov 29, 2023
Betty Schilder Kane, age 96, of Sheboygan, passed away on November 29, 2023 at Sharon Richardson Hospice surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Mazomanie to Urban and Ethel (Loofbourow) Stupfel. She had four children: James, John, JoAnn and Robert. She was married to Carl Kane on April 22, 1978 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where they lived...
Sharleen Mueller
Nov 24, 2023
Sharleen Mueller, 82, of Howards Grove, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023 with her husband at her side. She was born on February 6, 1941 to the late Henry and Imogene (Ninmer) Dexheimer. She grew up in Kiel and graduated from Kiel High School with the Class of 1959. After graduation she went to St. Luke’s Nursing School in...
Dexter Porter
Nov 22, 2023
Dexter Porter,78, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2023. He was born on May 19, 1945 to the late Sylvester and Kathryn (Peterman) Porter. He was a graduate of Bonduel High School and University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
He married Jean Bursack on August 28, 1976 at Peace Lutheran Church in Wautoma. He was a U.S....
