Dennis Allen Bearns, a lifelong resident of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Sheboygan in 1938 to Christ Bearns and Emily (Pfister)(Bearns) Leonhard, Dennis attended local schools and graduated from Sheboygan North High School with the Class of 1956. Following his education, Dennis proudly served his country in the United States Navy, aboard the USS Tarawa. Dennis worked at Eclipse Manufacturing for 35 years as a die repairman in the ...

Dennis "Tiger" Leffin passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026. He was the son of the late Harold and Clara Damrow Leffin, born on May 6, 1944. He attended Farnsworth, Central and Sheboygan South High graduating in 1962. He furthered his education at U.W. Oshkosh, U.W. Sheboygan, Sheboygan County Teachers College where he earned his state certification for teaching grades K-9. He then went on to teach at St. Peter Claver for three years. He did other things in between but retired the...

John V. Urbas, 70, of Eagan, MN, formerly of Sheboygan, passed away Thursday morning, October 29, 2026, at Stonehaven Senior Living in Eagan, MN where he had been residing during his short but brave and hard-fought battle with cancer. Born September 12, 1956, in Sheboygan, John was a son of the late John and Ann O'Grady Urbas. He attended Sheboygan area schools and graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1975. John was a forklift operator in the Sheboygan area for over 40 year...

John N. LeClair, 88, of Cedar Grove, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at his home. John was born on November 14, 1937, to John and Barbara (LaVash) LeClair in Niagara, WI. Following high school, he served in the US Navy for four years. On December 19,1958, he was united in marriage with Judith Thomas in Michigan. They moved to Milwaukee where they started their family, and in 1962 moved to the Cedar Grove area. John worked as a painter alongside his brother for his entire working care...

Gerald "Jerry" L. Wilson, age 82, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on November 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Jerry was born on October 6, 1944, in St. Louis City, Missouri and came to live with Wilbert and Iola Redhage, his foster parents. He graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1962. Jerry went on to serve his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War in Thailand. On August 8, 1970, Jerry was united in marriage to Lorraine "Lo...

Peace is what the Angels sang when they saw her face; Terry Marie Weimann, 82, decided it was time to answer the call, returning to Jesus on October 29th, 2026. She unexpectedly left this earth, while ushered by her daughters. Her family has much gratitude knowing she is at peace and free from pain caused by COPD. Terry was born in Sheboygan on August 25, 1944, the daughter of the late Wallace Lopuh and Marcella Lope. She attended local schools and spent the majority of her life living, wor...

Barbara Ann Anderson (Veenendaal) passed away on October 11, 2026, following a 9-year journey with cancer. She was born on September 18, 1963 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to James Esser and Nancy Pohl. and was later adopted by Paul Veenendaal. She graduated from Sheboygan South High with the class of 1980. During her junior year of high school, Barb gave her life to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and made it her mission to share His love with everyone she met. An avid track and tennis athlete,...

The Lord is my life and my salvation - whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1) Mary Ellen Schroeder ('nee Schultz) was born on December 17, 1934, to William and Ella (nee Volkmann) Schultz. At Immanuel Lutheran Church of Greenville, WI shortly after her birth, she was born again with the water of Holy Baptism and made a child God. She later confirmed her Christian faith as a teenager, also at Immanuel. Mary Ellen lived every day kn...

John V. Urbas, 70, of Eagan, MN, formerly of Sheboygan, passed away Thursday morning, October 29, 2026, at Stonehaven Senior Living in Eagan, MN where he had been residing during his short but brave and hard-fought battle with cancer. Born September 12, 1956, in Sheboygan, John was a son of the late John and Ann O'Grady Urbas. He attended Sheboygan area schools and graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1975. John was a forklift operator in the Sheboygan area for over...

Earl W. DeRuyter, 70, of Oostburg, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on November 1, 2026, following a heart attack. Born on October 17, 1956, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Earl grew up in Cedar Grove, where he attended elementary, middle, and high school, graduating with the class of 1975. He remained close to the community throughout his life, eventually making his home in neighboring Oostburg. Earl dedicated 43 years of his working life to Kohler Co., where he built a long career ...

Michael L. Marquardt was born in Sheboygan, WI on October 19, 1941. He lived in Sheboygan until after second grade where he attended Pigeon River Elementary School. The family then moved to a farm in Manitowoc County south of School Hill in 1949. He graduated from Kiel High School in 1959. He worked various manufacturing jobs until he was hired at Kohler Company in 1976. Michael worked there for 28 years with retirement in 2003. His retirement was filled with going to Packer games, Brewers ga...

Nancy C. Schleining, age 82, of Sheboygan, died on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Aurora Sheboygan Medical Center. She was born in Sheboygan on November 8, 1943, to the late Conrad and Nathalie Pinnecker Schleining. Nancy attended local schools and graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1963. She had various jobs over the years, most recently was at Lakeshore Display in Sheboygan. She was a past member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ. Nancy loved music, especially Elvis Presley. Sh...

Timothy J. Helbach, age 67 of Sheboygan formerly of Stevens Point passed away Tuesday October 27, 2026. Tim was born April 18, 1959, in Stevens Point to the late Walter and Theresa (Turzinski) Helbach. He attended Stevens Point schools and graduated from Pacelli High School in 1978. Tim proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed by Spectrum as a Senior Director of Engineering for the past thirty-three years. Tim is survived by his children Danielle (Matthew) Simmons...

John Pierre Proue, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, has gone to meet his Maker. John was a caring, helpful, compassionate, and empathetic friend to all. He was genuine, authentic, and one of a kind - always positive, incredibly clever, and affectionately devoted to many who loved him. His aliases were "Papa John" and "Sir Laughs a Lot," and he listed his occupation as "Mr. Fix It." A longtime instructor with the Center for Creative Learning, John guided ...

Larry Schroer, age 80 of Sheboygan passed away Wednesday September 30, 2026. He was born October 4, 1945, in Sheboygan to the late LaVerne and Betty (Dekker) Schroer. Military honors will be accorded on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hingham Cemetery in Hingham.

Steven C. Gosse, age 64, of Sheboygan, died on Monday, October 26, 2026. He was born in Sheboygan on March 10, 1962, to the late LeRoy and Darlene Meissner Gosse. Steven attended local schools and graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1983. He was employed at the Sheboygan Community Center as custodian for a number of years and took immense pride in his work. He enjoyed gardening, planting flowers, and decorating for the holidays. Steven also adored his mother, Darlene. Survivors incl...

Kathleen "Kathy" Schoessow, of Sheboygan passed away Monday October 26, 2026. Kathy was born in Sheboygan to the late Elmer and Elaine (Uttech) Eggert. She was a 1965 graduate of South High School. Kathy was united in marriage to Keith Schoessow on March 3, 1966, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. Together they raised two sons, Scott and Kevin. Kathy was an advocate for the special needs community. She was involved with ARC, Special Olympics, and Special Class at Immanuel...

Jerald "Jerry" Holub, age 85, of Sheboygan died Wednesday, October 28, at Sharon Richardson Community Hospice surrounded by family. He was born June 11, 1941 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and grew up in Wauwatosa, He earned a bachelor's degree from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa and a master's from Winona State University. Jerry devoted his life to his family, education, coaching, and public service. He worked for 35 years as a high school teacher and 16 years as a varsity football coac...

Rose M. Berlowski, 72, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday evening, October 27, 2026 at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan after a battle with cancer. Rose was born August 16, 1954 in Appleton, daughter of Roland and Veronica (Endries) Bushman. She graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1972. While attending Moraine Park Technical College in Fond du Lac, she met Bruce Berlowski and the two were married in June 22, 1974 in Fond du Lac. A longtime, dedicated member at B...

Elizabeth "Betty" Schmitt, age 73, of Sheboygan, died on Friday, October 23, 2026. She was born on September 19, 1953, in Algoma, WI to the late John and Marjorie Schmitt. She is the 9th child in a family of 11. Her life is a legacy of service to others and finding creative ways to celebrate what each moment brings. Betty graduated from Algoma High School in 1971, attended St. Norbert College for one year and graduated from Clown at UW-Lacrosse in the 90's.. Her family, relatives a...

Richard "Dick" Felten, 88, of Sheboygan, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Edenbrook Sheboygan. He was born on June 8, 1938, to the late Elmer and Eleanora (Kuenstler) Felten in Sheboygan. Dick graduated from Sheboygan Central High School with the class of 1956. He was united in marriage to Jane Mueller at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on July 16, 1966. In 2026, they celebrated 60 years of marriage, a wonderful milestone reflecting the love and commitment they shared throughou...

Sophia Thun, age 97, of Sheboygan passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the Shores of Sheboygan Senior Living. She was born in Sheboygan on March 12, 1929, to the late Herman and Cora (Doelder) Munnik. She attended Sheboygan schools. In 1947, Sophia was united in marriage to Robert W. Thun at St. Johns U.C.C., where she was a current member. He preceded her in death on August 12, 1993. Sophia was employed at Miesfeld's for over 35 years, retiring in 2007. Sophia enjoyed dining out, sho...

Robert A. Jakubiak was called to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving wife and family on October 22, 2026. Bob was born to Joseph and Ann Jakubiak on October 23, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; two half-sisters; twin brother, Richard and brother, Lester Jakubiak; three loving children, Colleen, Sandra and David Jakubiak; late wife, Kelly Kerdoot and stepdaughter, Paige Kerdoot. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Juckem; her three daughters, Mar...

James Peter Schnettler, 73, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on December 17, 1952, in Sheboygan to Robert and Betty (Kellner) Schnettler. He graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1972 and began his career working for Wick Homes. In 1973, he joined his father and brothers at Poly Vinyl Co., where he helped build and grow the family business. Through their hard work and dedication, the business...

Wayne M. Richter, Sheboygan Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at St. Nicholas Hospital. He was 93 years old. Wayne was born June 22, 1933 in Sheboygan, son of Elmer and Lorraine (Zimbal) Richter. He attended school in Sheboygan, and proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1955-1957. He was a proud member of the American Legion #149. On May 17, 1958 he was united in marriage with Arline Roehrborn at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. A familiar...