Obituaries

Melody Ann Freriks

Melody Ann Freriks

Mar 23, 2024

Melody Ann Freriks departed this life unexpectedly on March 23, 2024, at her home in Sheboygan. She was born on October 23, 1963, to Miles and Donna (Raether) Wilson in West Bend, Wisconsin.  After completing her formal training for pharmacy technician through Lakeshore Technical College, she married the love of her life, Scott Freriks, on April 19, 1986. Together they...

Ronald G. Feld

Ronald G. Feld

Mar 21, 2024

Ronald G. Feld, 82, of Sheboygan, entered into eternal life on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Aurora St Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.  

He was born in Sheboygan on November 24, 1941 to the late Marvin and Helen (Feitusch) Feld.  He graduated from South Side Junior High/ Central High in 1960. On October 19, 1963, Ronald was united in marriage...

James L. Bath Jr.

James L. Bath Jr.

Mar 19, 2024

James “Jim” L. Bath Jr., age 69, of Sheboygan, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at St. Nicholas Hospital. 

He was born in Laona, WI on September 17, 1954, to the late James and Barbara Bath Sr.. He graduated from Wabeno High School. After high school, Jim proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. On August 24, 1974,...

Norbert August Duening

Norbert August Duening

Mar 17, 2024

Norbert A. Duening passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice one week after his 92nd birthday. Norb (as he was known to most) was born in Sheboygan in 1932 to Walter and Erna Duening. He graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1950. After graduation Norb entered the U.S. Military and underwent basic...

Kelly J. Reinemann

Kelly J. Reinemann

Mar 17, 2024

Kelly Jean (Stichert) Reinemann entered the arms of her Lord on March 17, 2024. 

Kelly was born August 29, 1966, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to Robert and Jean (Braun) Stichert. She graduated from South High School in 1984, and on February 19, 2000, was united in marriage to Steven Reinemann in their home among family and friends. Kelly was an active member...

Allan Robert Brusse

Allan Robert Brusse

Mar 15, 2024

Allan R Brusse, born on August 6, 1946, to Delmar and Arlene (Wolters) Brusse in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, peacefully departed this life on March 15, 2024, at Sharon Richardson Hospice House, surrounded by his loved ones. He leaves behind a legacy of love, music, and kindness that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him.

Al's journey began in...

Gwendolyn J. Olsen

Gwendolyn J. Olsen

Mar 11, 2024

Gwendolyn J. Olsen, 86, of Grafton, formerly of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was born in Sheboygan on March 2, 1938, to the late Osborn and Bertha (Fostveit) Olsen. She graduated from Central High School, class of 1956. 

Gwendolyn enjoyed shopping, dining out, traveling and spending time with her family....

Dawn A. Liebergen

Dawn A. Liebergen

Mar 9, 2024

Dawn A. Liebergen, age 81, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan. 

She was born on November 2, 1942, in Milwaukee to the late Alton and Dorothy (Whittenberg) Berg. She graduated from Plymouth High School. Dawn has worked at various places in her life; Sheboygan Paper Box, Richardson Brothers and Midway...

Jeanne L. Bogardus

Jeanne L. Bogardus

Mar 6, 2024

JEANNE L BOGARDUS (January 24, 1945 - March 6, 2024)

Jeanne Louise Bogardus, a truly remarkable woman, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Sheboygan, WI, on March 6, 2024.

Jeanne was born in Springfield, IL, in 1945 to Adam Henry Bogardus and Mae Louise Snodgrass Bogardus. She spent her childhood influenced by the idealism of the Lincoln legends and her family’s...

Tommy James Mathis

Tommy James Mathis

Mar 4, 2024

Tommy James Mathis, 48, of Sheboygan, was born April 4, 1975 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and passed away on March 4, 2024.

 

Tommy attended various schools growing up from moving around, for elementary he attended school in Fredonia, Doniphan Missouri, Arizona and Longfellow elementary in Sheboygan. He attended middle school in Waubeka and graduated from Ozaukee High school.

 

His fondest childhood memories...

Heath Andrew Ellinger

Heath Andrew Ellinger

Mar 2, 2024

Heath Andrew Ellinger, 51, of Sheboygan, passed away with family by his side on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Morningside Health Center in Sheboygan.  He was born May 24, 1972 in Sheboygan to the late Randall and Greta (Baumgart) Ellinger.  Heath attended James Madison Elementary School and graduated from the special needs education program at Sheboygan North High School.  

Heath...

E. Michele Gutierrez

E. Michele Gutierrez

Mar 1, 2024

E. Michele Gutiérrez, 79, of Kohler, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, March 1, 2024 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.  She was born September 10, 1944 in Vandalia, IL to the late Michael and Lorene (Filer) Armon.  Michele graduated from Vandalia Community High School with the Class of 1962, and went on to receive...

Joette M. Koene

Joette M. Koene

Feb 23, 2024

Joette M. Koene, 73, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on February 23, 2024, after a long struggle with dementia. Joette was born on November 29, 1950 in Sheboygan to Wesley and Mae (Huele) Vande Vrede. Joette graduated from North High School with the Class of 1968.  

On October 17, 1972 she was united in...

Matthew R. Rewald

Matthew R. Rewald

Feb 20, 2024

Matthew Ronald Rewald was born on March 6, 1989, in Los Angeles, California and passed away on February 20, 2024 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.   He grew up in California and Wisconsin, where he attended Kewaskum High School and graduated from Lakeland University with a degree in Hotel Management.  For the past decade he worked in the hospitality industry and in...

Travis Joseph Starr

Travis Joseph Starr

Feb 18, 2024

Travis Joseph Starr, born June 5, 1984, son of Donna Starr-Karr and husband of Meredith Starr, passed away on February 18, 2024 in Boston, MA.

Travis attended Lincoln College and Cardinal Stritch University, earning a degree in Communication. Travis' love for storytelling and movies was infectious, and he was always ready to talk about and be inspired by any of his...

Frederick "Fritz" O. Beck

Frederick "Fritz" O. Beck

Feb 18, 2024

Frederick “Fritz” O. Beck, 88, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully with dignity at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, February 18, 2024.  Fritz was born March 6, 1935 in Elkhart Lake to the late Otto and Viola (Dexheimer) Beck.  Fritz graduated from Kiel High School with the Class of 1953.  He went on to attend Lakeland...

Patricia A. Schuh

Patricia A. Schuh

Feb 17, 2024

Patricia A. Schuh, 85, of Sheboygan, passed away on Saturday, 17, 2024 at Pine Haven Christian Home in Sheboygan Falls. She was born October 18, 1938 in Sheboygan to the late Jacob and Clara (Yurk) Ehlert.   Pat graduated from Sheboygan North High School with the Class of 1957.  

On August 24, 1957, she was united in marriage to Robert...

Paul M. Van Lanen

Paul M. Van Lanen

Feb 16, 2024

Paul Michael Van Lanen, 56, of Sheboygan, formerly of Kaukauna, unexpectedly passed away on February 16th 2024, while on vacation in Punta Cana.

Paul was born on June 15th, 1967 in Algoma, Wisconsin, and was adopted by the late Eugene and Mary Jean Van Lanen, where he was then raised with his siblings in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. 

Paul went on to graduate high...

Betty A. Bernhardt

Betty A. Bernhardt

Feb 13, 2024

Betty Ann Bernhardt (Kuether), age 85, was called home to her heavenly father on February 13, 2024. 

Betty was born September 4, 1938, to Elmer & Ida Kuether (Wehmeyer). Betty was a shining star and brought much happiness to her family. Betty loved helping to prepare meals or bake cookies and could often be found in the kitchen with chocolate on...

Faye E. Gehrig

Faye E. Gehrig

Feb 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Faye Elizabeth Gehrig, born on March 19, 1938. Faye left this world on February 6, 2024, surrounded by the love and memories of her cherished family. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Bernie Gehrig, who preceded her in death in 2009. 

 

Faye and Bernie shared a remarkable journey together,...

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