All Obituaries

John D. Dortman, age 84 of Sheboygan, passed away Tuesday January 19, 2021 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice following a brief illness. Born October 28, 1936 in Hilbert to John and Verona (Thone) Dortman, John attended local schools, graduating from Central High School in 1955. He went on to work as a computer operations manager at the Vollrath Company for many years. He then graduated from the culinary program at Moraine Park Technical College in 1987. On May 14, 1982 he was united...

Gene G. Goll, 77, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2021, at St. Nicholas Hospital.  He was born in Sheboygan to the late Benjamin and Helen (Halverson) Goll.  He attended local schools and graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School.  On January 6, 1968, Gene married Carol Wesener.  Gene was employed at Kohler Company for 42 years in the engine plant and was a member of the Quarter Century Club and the UAW 833.   Gene enjoyed listening to country music,...

Ronald Schroeder Sr., 83, of Sheboygan, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 12, 2021 at Morningside Health Services in Sheboygan. Ronald was born to Frank and Alice (Kausler) Schroeder on January 17, 1937 in Sheboygan. He attended Sheboygan area schools. After his schooling, Ronald joined the United States Army during the Korean War. In 1988, he married Arlene Waite in Sheboygan. Ronald was employed with Kohler Company for 34 years. After his retirement, Ronald greatly enjoyed driving...

Shirley M. Ledeboer, age 80, a resident of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.  Shirley was born in Sheboygan on April 7, 1940, to the late John and Helen (VanDeKreeke) Verstrate.   On May 16, 1959, Shirley was united in marriage to Richard Ledeboer in Sheboygan.  The couple enjoyed 61 years of marriage.   Shirley was employed at the J.C. Penney Company for 33 years, where she was a...

Suzanne M. Wagner, 66, of Sheboygan, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her home.  She was born November 15, 1954 in Sheboygan to Charles and Mary (Bushman) Wagner.  She attended Sheboygan Area Schools. Suzanne was a member of Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the NuDawn Club.  For many years she worked at RCS in the production department.  She enjoyed sports and was very active in Special Olympics participating in track, bowling, bocce, and...

Marilou A. Whipple, 92, of Chilton, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was born December 26, 1928 in Chicago, Il to Earl and Lucille (Jaeger) Zipperer. She graduated from a Catholic High School in Oak Park, Il, then went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin Madison with her Teaching Degree. In March 1949 she was united in marriage to Richard Eugene Whipple in Oak Park, Il. He preceded her in death on October 20, 1999. Marilou taught...

Mark C. Wickesberg, age 71, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021, with his wife Karen by his side. He was born on April 1, 1949, to the late Herbert and Hazel (Arpke) Wickesberg. He married Karen A. Bramstedt on July 17, 1971. Mark started his cooking career at Town & Country at the age of 16 where he was a cook, bartender, host and a very good manager, catering a lot of weddings during his time there. Mark was a great cook and owned Mark's Fine Foods on Calumet Drive for 36...

Natalie P. Stoelb, age 91, of Sheboygan passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 1, 2021 at Meadowview Health Services in Sheboygan.Natalie was born on February 8, 1929 to Philip and Natalie (Kober) Hermann in Sheboygan. She attended Trinity Lutheran school, graduated from Central High School in 1947, and attended Cradle School for Infant Nursing from 1948-1949.On September 30, 1950, Natalie married Norman Stoelb at Holy Name Catholic Church. Norman preceded Natalie...

Joshua Brandon Garcia, age 31, passed away on December 30, 2020.Joshua was born on March 10, 1989, to Esequiel Garcia Jr. and Penny Johansen in Sheboygan. Joshua graduated from Sheboygan South High School.Joshua was the proud father of Mariah Lynn DeBecker. He was also the eldest of nine children. Josh was always cracking jokes. In his life, the thing that he took most serious was his daughter, Mariah. Everything else was amusement for him. Josh loved to play jokes and pranks on...

Jason Lee Jackett, 52, of Sheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Aurora Memorial Sheboygan Medical Center. He was born June 15, 1968 in Sheboygan to LeRoy "Fuzzy" and Judith (Schultz) Jackett.Jason graduated from South High School with the Class of 1986.On September 25, 1993 he was united in marriage to Christine Gill. Jason was the owner of Westside Bakery. He was an avid Washington Redskins Fan. Enjoyed bowling and was on several leagues including traveling...