Obituaries

Nov 12, 2021

James S. “Papa Jim” Myszewski, age 56, of Sheboygan passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 12, 2021, at his home.

Jim was born on October 28, 1965, to Ronald and Janet (Janz) Myszewski in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated with the Class of 1984 at Riverside High School in Milwaukee. After high school he married Barbara Jo Forsythe....

Nov 9, 2021

It is with great sadness that we mourn the sudden passing of Scott P. Van Haveren, loving father, grandfather, and friend.

Scott is survived by his three children, Matthew Van Haveren, Kimberly (JP) Doepke, and Maxwell (Courtney) Van Haveren; his grandchildren Milo, Finley, and Ryland; his sister Avis (Chuck) Steenstra and family; special friends the Gollhardts; and...

Nov 8, 2021

Steven Lee Velasquez, age 64, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully late Monday evening on November 8, 2021, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, WI.

Steve was born on May 13, 1957, to LeRoy and Jane (Sonnenfeld) Velasquez in Sheboygan.  Growing up, Steve lived in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for 10 years with his family.  While there, he attended...

Nov 8, 2021

Connie L. Justus, 69, of Sheboygan, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.  She was born December 10, 1951, in Cleveland to the late Elmer Louis Sr. and Lorraine (Hermann) Zill.  Connie graduated from North High School in Sheboygan with the Class of 1970.

On July...

Nov 3, 2021

Germaine C. (Demge) Fox passed away on November 3, 2021 at the age of 100 at the Sheboygan Senior Community.  She was born on June 13, 1921, in Oostburg, a daughter of the late Theodore and Jeanette (Allare) Demge.  She graduated from Sheboygan Central High School and Sheboygan Business College.  Germaine worked for several businesses before being employed as...

Nov 2, 2021

Victoria Jean Schauer (Nee Cesar), age 69, passed away on November 2, 2021.  Vicki was born in Sheboygan, WI on March 19, 1952, to Joseph and Jacqueline Cesar.

Vicki is survived by her son Dennis Jr., and daughter Stacy, brother Michael (Denise) Cesar, as well as grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.  She was preceded in...

Nov 1, 2021

Maria Josephine Houthuys, age 83, of Sheboygan, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center in Milwaukee, early on Monday morning on November 1, 2021.

Maria was born on January 25, 1938, in Mechelen, Belgium, to Albert and Elizabeth (VanBuggenhoot) Boets. In 1948, when she was nine years old, Maria and her family relocated to Wisconsin. She attended Bethlehem School, South Side Junior High...

Oct 30, 2021

Dorine L. Koeppen, 97, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Pine Haven Christian Home in Sheboygan Falls. She was born April 29, 1924, in Colby to Ernest and Viola (Podeveles) Kading. Dorine attended school in Colby and then moved to Sheboygan and graduated from Central High School.

She was united in marriage...

Oct 26, 2021

Maxine Margaret (Weiss) Keppler, 81, of Kiel, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, surrounded by her family, at her daughter’s home in Sheboygan.  She was born June 15, 1940, in Tomah to the late Carl and Mernie (Day) Weiss.  Maxine graduated from Tomah High School with the Class of 1958.  She then went on to Madison Business College...

Oct 26, 2021

Jack W. Lorenz, 92, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully at his cabin in Phillips on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.  He was born June 20, 1929, in Sheboygan to the late Herman Jr. and Ida (DeKarske) Lorenz.

Jack graduated from North High School, he continued to take some college courses.  He then proudly joined the Army and...

Oct 22, 2021

Kritisa A. Baxter, 81, passed away surrounded by her children on October 22, 2021, in Sheboygan.  She was born in New Holstein on July 24, 1940, to the late Ambrose and Marie (Schnur) Schneider.  She graduated from Kiel High School.

Kritisa had many careers throughout her lifetime while raising her six children.  She dedicated herself to her...

Oct 20, 2021

Carl Clark, 84, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, October 20, 2021, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Carlton “Carl” Roland Clark was born on April 22, 1937, to Elwood and Gladys (Carrick) Clark in Baltimore, Maryland.  He joined the Navy in 1954 and served on the USS Wisconsin battleship during the Korean War.  He...

Oct 16, 2021

Rachel Susanne Sizonen, 32, of Sheboygan, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021.  She was born August 17, 1989, to Thomas and Lisa (Kaat) Sizonen in Sheboygan.

Rachel enjoyed the outdoors, she loved going up to her grandpa’s cabin with her dad. She cherished that time relaxing, fishing, taking walks in the woods to see what the...

Oct 14, 2021

Sharol Stessmann, 80, of Sheboygan and Hingham, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at her home.  She was born August 2, 1941, to Walter and Jennie (Prinsen) Hesselink.  Sharol graduated from Cedar Grove High School, and then continued her education at UW Milwaukee receiving her bachelor’s degree in education.

Sharol was united in marriage to Allen...

Oct 12, 2021

Gary Lloyd Staudinger, 74, of Sheboygan, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center.  He was born September 7, 1947, in Two Rivers to the late Lloyd and Doris (LaChappelle) Staudinger.

Gary graduated from Two Rivers High School. He worked for the Kohler Company as a machine mechanic until his retirement.

Oct 11, 2021

Carol J. Born, age 67, of Sheboygan Falls, was lifted up to meet Jesus on Monday evening, October 11, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Carol was born on February 26, 1954, in Sheboygan County to Lloyd and Kay (Van De Wege) Ten Pas. She attended schools in the Town of Lima, Sheboygan Falls and...

Oct 11, 2021

William Pruitt, 66, passed away on October 11, 2021, in Sheboygan Falls, WI.  He was born in Sheboygan on March 24, 1955, to the late Orville and Helen (Boone) Pruitt.  He attended Sheboygan Christian School and graduated from North High School.  He was employed at Walmart and retired in 2015.

William was reminded three years ago of...

Oct 10, 2021

Donald Roger Schaefer Sr., age 84, of Sheboygan, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Countryside Manor in Sheboygan.

Donald was born March 11, 1937, in Sheboygan to John and Theresa (Blazich) Schaefer.  He attended Jefferson Elementary School and was a graduate of Sheboygan Central High School, Class of 1955.  He served his country in the US Navy in the Crypto Naval...

Oct 9, 2021

Beatrice Kraatz (nee Kuehl), age 94, was taken home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 9, 2021, in Sheboygan, WI.

Beatrice was born on July 12, 1927, to Ervin and Rose (Steffen) Kuehl.  She attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Grade School.  In 1945, she graduated from Central High School.

Beatrice married Walter Kraatz,...

Oct 5, 2021

MaryAnn Grois, 78, of Sheboygan, WI, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, with her loved ones by her side.

MaryAnn was born on August 4, 1943, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Everett and Anna (Schmitz) Schmidt.  She graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School on June 4, 1962. ...