Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

Betty was born in Sheboygan, WI to Emily (Pfister) Bearns and Christ Bearns. Lawrence “Larry” Leonhard became her much loved “father” when he and Emily married.

Betty graduated from Sheboygan North High School with the class of 1952. In high school Betty enjoyed her winters ice skating and summer free time in Elkhart Lake while working for...

Jan 1, 2022

Rose Marie C. Henke, age 93, passed away surrounded by her family on January 1, 2022.

She was born in Sheboygan on February 25, 1928, to the late Frank and Florence (Trester) Derus.  Rose Marie graduated from North High School.  On May 1, 1948, Rose Marie married Robert Henke in Sheboygan.  He preceded her in death on...

Dec 31, 2021

Yvonne L. Launer, 86, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 31, 2021, at Pine Haven Christian Homes in Sheboygan Falls.  She was born November 21, 1935, in Sheboygan County to the late Arthur and Elise (Neese) Zastrow.  On February 13, 1954, she was united in marriage to Roland “Rollie” Launer.  Together they celebrated 64 years of marriage...

Dec 31, 2021

Noah A. Horton, 20, of Sheboygan, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at his home battling Covid 19.  He was born April 10, 2001, in Milwaukee to Somkhith Neuaone and Amy Horton. Noah graduated from North High School with the Class of 2019, having played on the football team since he was in the 6th grade.

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Dec 30, 2021

Robert L. Kovacic, age 94, of Sheboygan, passed away three days before his 95th birthday, on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Sheboygan Progressive Health Services.

Bob was born January 2, 1927, in Sheboygan to Carl and Mary (Drenik) Kovacic. He attended Longfellow Elementary School before graduating from Sheboygan Central High School.  During WWII, Bob served his country in the US Army...

Dec 29, 2021

Michael Wayne Schwartzkopf Jr., 36, Sheboygan, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.  He was born September 19, 1985, in Sheboygan to Michael Wayne Sr. and Melody Hall.

Michael graduated from Moraine Park Technical College with his degree in welding.  He worked as a welder for the Kohler Company.

Michael was an avid outdoorsman,...

Dec 23, 2021

William (Bill) DeVriend, age 94, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 23, 2021.

Bill was born in Sheboygan Falls on May 31, 1927, to the late James and Minnie (Doelder) DeVriend. He graduated from Central High School, Sheboygan. He faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. After...

Dec 23, 2021

Ronald H. Winter, 72, of Sheboygan, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. He was born September 20, 1949, in Plymouth to the late Clarence and Elvira (Spindler) Winter.  Ron graduated from Random Lake High School with the Class of 1968, and then went on to graduate from Beaver Dam Vocational School in...

Dec 21, 2021

Eileen Marie Occhicone (Waugh)

June 30, 1959 – December 21, 2021

Eileen was called home to God too soon on the evening of December 21, 2021, at the age of 62.  She was preceded in death by her mother Marie G. (Steves) Waugh, her father Thomas E. Waugh, and her baby sister Elizabeth Waugh.  Eileen...

Dec 16, 2021

Bruce Marshall Bertram, 84, passed away peacefully on December 16th, 2021, surrounded by his family in the comfort of the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin.

Bruce was born on February 28th, 1937, to Borghild (Giswold) and Clarence Bertram in Duluth, Minnesota. After graduating from Denfeld High School in 1955, he earned his Bachelor...

Dec 16, 2021

Diane Louise Hermann-Kuether, age 67, of Sheboygan, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021.

Diane was born on July 11, 1954, in Sheboygan, daughter of Arthur and Esther (Achilles) Hermann.

Diane graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1972.  Diane was retired from a career in medical records with Aurora Health Care.  She was a...

Dec 8, 2021

Xiengna Phonesaythip, 73, of Sheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Sunny Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Home.  He was born May 1, 1948, in Laos to the late Chanlex and Buddee (Phan) Phonesaithip.

Xiengna proudly served in the US Military from 1972 to 1976 during the Vietnam War.

He retired from Ameriquip in...

Dec 6, 2021

Jacqueline “Jackie” J. Zastrow, age 84, passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 6, 2021.  She was born in Sheboygan to the late Alex and Fern (Wieck) Schmidt on November 11, 1937.  She attended local schools and graduated from North High School in 1956.  Jackie enjoyed keeping in touch with several of her high school classmates.

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Dec 6, 2021

Ione L. Klein, age 78, of Cleveland passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 6, 2021, at her home.  She was born on August 8, 1943, to the late Edgar and Ruth (Striech) Olm.

On July 31, 1965, Ione was married to Larry Klein at St. Wendel Catholic Church in Cleveland, WI, which is where the couple lived...

Dec 4, 2021

Jack “John” M. Rood, 84, of Sheboygan, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at St. Nicholas Hospital. He was born July 26, 1937, in Perry, MI to the late Burl and Mary (Rundell) Rood.  Jack graduated from Morrice High School with the Class of 1954.  He then went on to graduate from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL....

Dec 1, 2021

Marvin E. Schmitz, 79, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Sunny Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sheboygan, after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born November 15, 1942, in Chilton, to the late Clarence and Josephine (Halbach) Schmitz.

Marvin worked at the Kohler Company...

Nov 24, 2021

Marian E. Hildebrand "Grandy", 97, of Sheboygan died on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Sheboygan Progressive Health Services.  She was born in Connellsville, PA on March 20, 1924, to the late Raymond and Alma (Walker) Towzey.  She graduated from Withrow High School and furthered her education at Christ Hospital of Nursing, graduating in 1946, both in Cincinnati, OH.  On...

Nov 14, 2021

 

Connie J. Kline, age 48, of Plymouth passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 14, 2022, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. 

She was born in Sheboygan on November 13, 1974, to the late Conrad and Carol (Backhaus) Kline.  She graduated from South High School and continued her education at LTC.  Connie was employed at Kohler...

Nov 14, 2021

Patricia (Pat) A. Kuhfuss, 91, formerly of Sheboygan, died peacefully on November 14, 2021 at Pine Haven Christian Community Haven Drive Faith Home.  Pat was born on September 29, 1930, the daughter of Francis and Marie (Schaub) Bartzen in Sheboygan.  She received her early education in the Two Room Lincoln School in Erdman.  She later graduated from Sheboygan Central...

Nov 12, 2021

Thomas (TK) K. Nelson, of Elkhart Lake passed away on November 12, 2021, at the age of 90 years old. He formerly lived in Murray Hill, New Jersey and Brookfield, Wisconsin.

TK was born on June 28, 1931, in Wauwatosa, WI, to Ernie and Edna Nelson. He graduated from Wauwatosa East High School. On August 22, 1953, he...