Obituaries

Earl A. Behnke Jr.

Earl A. Behnke Jr.

Feb 17, 2023

 

Earl A. Behnke Jr., 72, of Sheboygan, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at St. Nicholas Hospital.  He was born April 23, 1950 in Marinette to the late Earl A. and Elvina (Hultman) Behnke.  Earl graduated from Sheboygan South High School with the Class of 1969.

On March 23, 1974 he was united in marriage to Kathleen Raditski.

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Honey Lee Layton

Honey Lee Layton

Feb 15, 2023

 

Honey Lee Layton, 80, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully with her daughter and daughter at heart by her side on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at St. Nicholas Hospital.  She was born March 20, 1942 in St. Louis, MO to the late Gerald and Mary (Ives) Wilson. 

Honey graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School and worked at Jumes for...

Roger K. Breirather

Roger K. Breirather

Feb 14, 2023

Roger K. Breirather, age 82, of Sheboygan died at St. Nicholas Hospital on February 14, 2023.

He was born in Sheboygan on June 9, 1940, to the late Leo and Beulah (Gosch) Breirather.

Roger was confirmed at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church on Palm Sunday, 1954. He attended the old Mapledale Elementary School on Sheboygan’s northwest-side and graduated from...

Howard J. Bennin

Howard J. Bennin

Feb 6, 2023

 

Howard “Howie” Bennin, age 86, passed away at home on Monday, February 6, 2023.  He was born on May 21, 1936, in Sheboygan, WI, to the late Raymond and Esther (Voskuil) Bennin.  Howard graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1954.  He joined the U.S. Army and proudly served our country from 1959-1962.  On April 15th, 1959, he married...

David R. Quimby

David R. Quimby

Feb 5, 2023

 

David R. Quimby, age 82, of Sheboygan, passed away on February 5, 2023, at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton.

He was born on August, 9, 1940, in Lansing, MI to the late Raymond and Patience (Smith) Quimby. He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1958-1961. He...

Adam M. Trumm

Adam M. Trumm

Feb 3, 2023

 

Adam M. Trumm, age 53, of Sheboygan, passed away on Friday, February 3, at Aurora Medical Center of Grafton from complications of diabetes. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Adam was born on February 16, 1969 in Sheboygan to Peggy Nohl and the late Mark Trumm. He attended local schools in Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls and Plymouth. He was...

Cornelius "Con" Gabrielse

Cornelius "Con" Gabrielse

Feb 2, 2023

 

Cornelius “Con” Gabrielse, 87, of Sheboygan, was called to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 2, 2023.  He was born February 5, 1935 in Sheboygan to Leonard and Cora (DeGeus) Gabrielse. Con graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School. 

On April 18, 1958 he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Den Boer at First Christian Reformed Church.  They...

Jessie I. Reese

Jessie I. Reese

Feb 1, 2023

 

On Wednesday, February 1st, 2023, Jessie Irene (Grigsby) Reese, loving wife, sister, and aunt passed away at Meadowview Health Services in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, at the age of 76.

Jessie was born September 12th, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois to Robert Grigsby and Helen (Avisouis) Grigsby, the second youngest of 8 surviving children. As a teenager, Jessie moved from Chicago to...

Allen M. Habeck

Allen M. Habeck

Jan 31, 2023

Allen Michael Habeck, age 69, of Sheboygan, passed away after a brief encounter with cancer on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 12, 1953, in Patuxent River, MD to the late Doris and Arlon Habeck as the third oldest son of six boys. During his father’s naval career, the family moved...

Barbara "Barb" Jean Thiel

Barbara "Barb" Jean Thiel

Jan 26, 2023

 

Barbara “Barb” Jean Thiel, 75, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023 at Sheboygan Progressive Health Services, with her beloved family by her side. She was born January 14, 1948, in Ashland, to Robert and Corinne Voight. When Barb was in 5th grade, her family relocated to Sheboygan. She attended Maple Dale Elementary, Urban Middle School and...

Sharlee R. Schaafs-Mittelstaedt

Sharlee R. Schaafs-Mittelstaedt

Jan 24, 2023

 

Sharlee Schaafs-Mittelstaedt, age 71, formerly of Sheboygan, passed away on Tuesday, January 24th.

She was born on February 26, 1951, in Duluth, MN, to the late Ernest and Ruth (Mattson) Vocelka. She attended local schools and graduated from South High School in 1969. She furthered her education and received a bachelors degree in education at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh....

Richard H. Martens

Richard H. Martens

Jan 24, 2023

 

Richard H. Martens, 68, of Sheboygan, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan.  He was born December 29, 1954 in Sheboygan to the late Richard U. and Hildegarde (Ernst) Martens.  Richard graduated from Sheboygan South High School with the Class of 1973.  He then went on to attend UW Madison for forestry and...

Maureen "Mo" Susan Ryan

Maureen "Mo" Susan Ryan

Jan 22, 2023

 

Maureen “Mo” Susan Ryan, 63, of Ocala, Florida, formerly of Sheboygan, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 22, 2023 and is now at peace with her son and other angels.

 

She was born June 9, 1959 in Harvey, Illinois to the late Donald Edward Sr. and Muriel Joan (Melcher) Ryan. She grew up in Posen, Illinois as...

Carol Jane Dekker

Carol Jane Dekker

Jan 22, 2023

 

Carol Jane (Buteyn) Dekker (93) went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 22, 2023. She was born and raised in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, where she graduated from Sheboygan Christian School and North High School. She married Robert John Dekker on September 16, 1949, and together they raised their 5 children in Sheboygan. They were married for...

Helen Barbara Dunn

Helen Barbara Dunn

Jan 22, 2023

 

A Local Icon dies at 102 years.

Helen Barbara Dunn

May 9, 1920 – January 22, 2023

Helen (Hlavac) Dunn was born in Castle Rock, WI to Wencel Hlavac and Matilda Bradac.  Her ancestors immigrated from Bohemia (now Czech Republic) and settled in Wisconsin.  Helen grew up on a farm near Platteville, graduating from Platteville High School in 1938. ...

Ronald E. Becker

Ronald E. Becker

Jan 22, 2023

 

 

Ronald E. Becker, age 82, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Morningside Health Center.

He was born on November 23, 1940, in Sheboygan to the late Eldred and Bernice (Ashbock) Becker. He graduated from North High School in 1959 and then furthered his education at Carroll University, graduating in 1963.  On September 9, 1963, Ron married...

Brian J. Forss

Brian J. Forss

Jan 21, 2023

Beloved father, son, brother and friend, Brian J. Forss, age 59, of Sheboygan passed away far too soon on January 21, 2023, in Sheboygan, WI. Brian’s Soul left his physical body to journey on to a wondrous place full of peace, love, and beauty where he is free from any pain or suffering. He entered this world on May 21,...

Eunice S. Goettel

Eunice S. Goettel

Jan 21, 2023

 

Eunice S. Goettel, 96, of Sheboygan, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 21, 2023.  The oldest of six children, Eunice was born on February 12, 1926 to Lawrence and Martha (Midtlien) Ekern in Vernon County.  She was a 1945 graduate of Westby High School and Sheboygan County Teachers College.  For a number of years, she was a school secretary...

Betty R. Puksich LPN

Betty R. Puksich LPN

Jan 20, 2023

 

Betty R. Puksich, 86 of Sheboygan, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Sheboygan Senior Community.  Betty was born on May 19, 1936 to Robert & Dora (Smith) Strickland in Headland, Alabama. On February 23, 1953 she married John R. Puksich at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Phenix City Alabama. John preceded Betty in death on November 24,...

Dorothy M. Oehldrich-Medlin

Dorothy M. Oehldrich-Medlin

Jan 19, 2023

 

Dorothy M. Oehldrich-Medlin, 99, of Sheboygan, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Progressive Care Center.  She was born August 26, 1923 in Sheboygan to the late Otto Sr. and Margaret (Miketich) Gorr.  Dorothy attended Sheboygan Area Schools.  On July 3, 1942 she was united in marriage to Milford E. Oehldrich, who preceded her in death on August...

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