Obituaries

Mar 6, 2025

Suzanne J. DeGroff, age 81, of Plymouth passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Songbird Pond in Plymouth.

She was born in Milwaukee on August 12, 1943, to the late Wilbur and Dolores (Titel) De Groff. She graduated from Plymouth High School. Suzanne was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Plymouth.

Suzanne was a free spirit and...

Mar 5, 2025

Mary Helen Ybanez Kaquatosh, age 58, passed away with her family and closest friends by her side on March 5, 2025. She was born on August 16, 1966 in New London, Wisconsin to the late Manuel and Manuela Ybanez. Mary was the youngest child of 19, joining her 10 brothers and 8 sisters. On June 11, 1988, she married the...

Mar 1, 2025

Debra L. Escalera, 65, of Sheboygan, passed away on March 1, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center, Sheboygan. She was born on February 3, 1960 to the late Ronald and Lorraine (Hartman) Schroeder. Debra united in marriage to Fernando Escalera in September 1979 in Houston, Tx. They celebrated 45 years of marriage just last year. 

She was a longtime resident of Sheboygan....

Feb 27, 2025

Audrey Ann (Adams) Kruger, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and cherished friend passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on February 27, 2025, in Sheboygan, WI.

Audrey was born on March 20, 1932, in Plymouth, WI. to the late Margaret (Scribner) and Arthur Adams.

She attended school in Plymouth, WI before meeting James (Jim) W. Kruger. During her educational years,...

Feb 18, 2025

Katherine Roenitz Chesebro, 82, of Sheboygan passed away on February 18th. Katie was born on December 30, 1942. One of seven children of the late James and Josephine (Knauf) Roenitz. She graduated from St. Clement grade school in 1957 and Central/ South High in 1961. After graduating from St. Mary of the Woods College in 1965 she joined the Congregation...

Feb 15, 2025

Robert C. Gorges, age 85, of Sheboygan passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. 

He was born in New London, WI on August 28, 1939, to the late Clarence and Bernice (Baumgarten) Gorges. Bob was united in marriage to Marian Gobar on June 3. 1961, in Baraboo, WI. He was a faithful member of First United Lutheran Church, serving on the...

Feb 15, 2025

Sharon S. Davis, age 81, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

She was born in Sheboygan on June 24, 1943, to the late Harvey and Elizabeth (Dammann) Erdmann. In 1959, Sharon was united in marriage to Kenneth Davis. 

Sharon enjoyed caring for their horses on their hobby farm and showing them through the local 4-H. She also liked...

Feb 11, 2025

Marvin Katchkey, 79, of Saukville, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee. He was born on August 25, 1945, to the late Morris and Evelyn (Brooks) Katchkey. 

Marvin was a graduate of Custer High School in Milwaukee. After high school Marvin worked at Milwaukee County Stadium. Marvin retired from the Milwaukee Public Schools where he...

Feb 7, 2025

Janice M. Pierson, 85, of Sheboygan, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center, Grafton. 

 Janice was born on May 5, 1939 to the late William Wilson and Angie (Lecy) Ollila in Adams, WI. She graduated from Adams Friendship High School, Class of 1957. 

On December 30, 1960, Janice was united in marriage to James Pierson at Trinity Lutheran...

Feb 7, 2025

Leo A. Lorenz, 95, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Sharon H. Richardson Community Hospice surrounded by his family. 

Leo was born on October 7, 1929 in Kohler to the late Charles and Marie (Kampmann) Lorenz. He graduated from Kohler High School, Class of 1949. On July 28, 1951 Leo was united in marriage to Patricia...

Feb 4, 2025

James Fulton Brown, age 79, passed away on February 4, 2025 at his home in Chicago. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 28, 1945, to the late Robert and Harriet (Allman) Brown. He graduated from Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati in 1963 and from Northwestern University in 1967.

After college, Jim made Chicago his home and became an...

Feb 4, 2025

Feb 1, 2025

Dennis George Quasius, age 81, passed away on February 1, 2025 in Sheboygan. He was born on September 8, 1943 in Sheboygan to the late Raymond Quasius Sr. and Lorett (Maratic) Quasius.

Per family wishes, no services will be held. 

Jan 29, 2025

Barbara “Barb” Jane Brinkman, 88, of Sheboygan, WI, died January 29 at her home with family by her side.

She was born March 16, 1936, in Sheboygan, WI to Barton and Marion (Nagel) Kroll. Barbara graduated from Sheboygan Central High School, and then nursing school in Milwaukee, earning an RN degree. She worked several years as a nurse at Sheboygan Memorial...

Jan 29, 2025

William Ernest Stokes of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He was born in Rockford, IL in 1944.

He is survived by his brothers, Frank Stokes and Henry Lindloff; a sister, Nancy (Lester) Larson and very special friend, Carol Fischer; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

William was preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Howard Stokes and...

Jan 28, 2025

Suzanne Marie Van Der Puy, age 89, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025 in Sheboygan Falls. She was born in Sheboygan on September 5, 1935 to the late Peter and Hannah (Hollander) Ippel. Following high school, she married the love of her life, Richard Van Der Puy, on July 15, 1955. They settled in Sheboygan, and together they raised...

Jan 22, 2025

Diane Denise Hutzel, age 81, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Diane was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on April 19, 1943 to Charles and Anne (Sedmack) Klawa. After high school, she worked for Ross Gloves Inc. for 12 years and worked in various positions in the clothing industry up until retirement.

Diane loved reading and could often be...

Jan 19, 2025

Sharon Marie Hoppert (Arnst), age 86, was welcomed home on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Sharon was born at home, in Sheboygan, WI, June 4, 1938. After graduating from Central High School in 1956 she worked at Citizens Bank until she married John Ernest Hoppert on November 8, 1958. They were blessed with two sons, Rev. James Hoppert and Mark Hoppert. She...

Jan 18, 2025

Audrey A. Otten, 94, of Sheboygan, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 18, 2025, at Sharon Richardson, while her family sang “Jesus Loves Me”. Audrey was born September 6, 1930, in Sheboygan, WI to John and Cora Kruis. She attended Sheboygan Christian School from 1936-1944 and graduated from Central High in 1948. Audrey worked at...

Jan 18, 2025

Jerry G. Larson, age 55, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

He was born in Eau Claire, WI on August 4, 1969, to the late Donald and Beverly (Gust) Larson. Jerry had a lifelong passion for music and was in various bands throughout his life. Above all, Jerry loved spending...