Sheboygan Area Obituaries

David Doine
David J. Doine, 62, of Sheboygan, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. He was born April 30, 1962, in Port Washington, to Robert J. and Mary Ann (Romanshek) Doine. David attended Howards Grove High School. He worked in construction and carpentry over the years. David had a passion for collecting matchbox cars, mainly corvettes, he also collected beer steins. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at the lake daily, for coffee and "solving the worlds problems" sessions. ...
Mar 27, 2025

Elizabeth Kuplic
Elizabeth Grace "Betty" Kuplic, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at her home in Sheboygan Falls with her husband by her side. Betty was born March 16, 1939 in Sheboygan, daughter of Dr. Horace J. and Elizabeth "Libby" (Huibregtse) Hansen. She grew up in Sheboygan Falls, graduating from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1957. She went on to earn her Bachelors from UW-Madison in 1961, and teach Social Studies and English until the mid 1960's. On August 11...
Mar 27, 2025

Shirley Klauck
Shirley A. Klauck, (nee Nett), 89, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Monday March 24, 2025. Shirley was born March 2, 1936 in Kiel, WI to parents Hubert and Hildegard (Seichter) Nett. Shirley was a graduate of Kiel High School, Class of 1954. She continued her education at Sheboygan Business College then went on to work as a professional secretary for a number of years. She was united in marriage to Frederick Klauck on August 16, 1956, at Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Churc...
Mar 27, 2025

Dean Miller
Dean A. Miller, age 79, of Sheboygan, died on Monday, March 24, 2025, at The Sheboygan Progressive Health Center. He was born in Shawano County on July 30, 1945, the son of the late Walter and Anna Konop Miller. Dean attended Bonduel High School, graduating in 1964. He then enlisted in the U.S. Marines Corp., serving his country in from 1963-1965. On October 7, 1967, Dean was united in marriage to Nora N. Richert in Gillett, WI. Dean was employed at Quasius Construction from 1976 to 1989. He ...
Mar 27, 2025

Phyllis Hoeppner
Phyllis Marie Hoeppner, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 24, 2025. Phyllis was born in Sheboygan on March 24, 1941 to the late Alvin and Freida (Kuntsman) Pluskat. Phyllis was united in marriage to Donald Hoeppner on March 11, 1961 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. Phyllis loved to crochet, and made many blankets and throws for her friends and family over the years. Her family remember her kindness, charity, and her many talents. She made Halloween costumes for her ch...
Mar 27, 2025

Christine Rupnik
Christine "Chris" Elizabeth Rupnik, age 88, passed away on March 25, 2025 at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice. She was born in Tulsa, OK on December 26, 1936, to the late Derby Calvin and Wilma (Hendrix) Kersey. Chris was united in marriage to Dushan "Duke" Rupnik at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church on January 15, 1955. Chris was a musician at heart. She belonged to 9 Hole Riverdale Ladies Golf League. Chris was also active in Christian Mothers & St. Lawrence Guild. Chri...
Mar 27, 2025
Donna Steffen
Donna Jean Steffen was born on May 7, 1939, in Sheboygan, WI and passed away on March 25, 2025, at Pine Haven Christian Communities. Donna is survived by her sister, Eileen Moenning; nephew, Jeff (Shelly) Moenning and niece, Jennifer (Scott) Remington. She is further survived by great nieces and nephews. Donna is preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Steffen and brother-in-law, Carl Moenning. Private family services will be held at a later date. The family would like to extend a special tha...
Mar 26, 2025

Phyllis Hoeppner
Phyllis Marie Hoeppner, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 24, 2025. Phyllis was born in Sheboygan on March 24, 1941 to the late Alvin and Freida (Kuntsman) Pluskat. Phyllis was united in marriage to Donald Hoeppner on March 11, 1961 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. Phyllis loved to crochet, and made many blankets and throws for her friends and family over the years. Her family remember her kindness, charity, and her many talents. She made Halloween costumes for her ch...
Mar 26, 2025

James Murphy
James "Jim" Murphy passed away on March 25th at St. Luke's Medical Center from a massive stroke. He was born to Vincent and Marcella (Diny) Murphy on December 22, 1951, in Oshkosh. Jim attended Winneconne Grade schools while living on the family farm. His family moved to Oshkosh in 1970, and he graduated from Lourdes High School in 1970. He received his bachelor's degree in Math/Computer Science in 1974 from UW-Oshkosh. Jim worked at Kohler Company as a Systems Manager for nearly...
Mar 25, 2025

Iris Wagner
Iris F. Wagner, age 81, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Pine Haven Christian Communities. She was born in Sheboygan on May 9, 1943, to the late Adolph and Harriette (Schultz) Fale. She attended St. Peter Claver Catholic School and graduated from Central High School. Iris was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Parish in Sheboygan. On April 27, 1963, Iris married the love of her life, Thomas Wagner. The two had a life filled with love, respect, joy, and la...
Mar 25, 2025

Darrell Wilke
Darrell A. Wilke, 84, of Sheboygan, passed away on Saturday, March 22,2025, at Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan. He was born, June 15, 1940, in Sheboygan to the late George Arno and Gladys Anita (Huhn) Wilke. Darrell graduated from Sheboygan North High School with the Class of 1958. Following graduation Darrell proudly joined and served with the US Army. On March 23, 1991, he was united in marriage to Emily B. (Arrowood) Cole at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. Darrell work for t...
Mar 25, 2025

Michael McKenzie
Michael (Mike) McKenzie, 78, of Plymouth, WI passed away at Banner Heart Hospital in Mesa, AZ, on March 10 after complications of a heart valve replacement and COVID. Born on April 11, 1946, in Mauston, WI, Mike was the youngest child of Douglas and Elizabeth (Vincent) McKenzie. He grew up in the Union Center and Wonewoc. He graduated from Wonewoc-Center high school in 1964 and attended UW Stevens Point until the death of his father. Mike returned home and operated the Gamble store along with...
Mar 25, 2025

Robert Ader
Robert D. Ader, age 90, of Sheboygan passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025. Robert was born to the late Stephen and Anna (Halper) Ader on February 9, 1935 in Chicago, IL. Robert graduated from Plymouth High School in 1953. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for two years. He was united in marriage to Rita Sonntag on July 5, 1958 at St. Clement Catholic Church. Robert was a machinist for over 40 years spending 30 of those at Kohler Co. until his retirement in 1997. He enj...
Mar 24, 2025

Debra Schnabl
Debra "Debbie" Lynn Schnabl, 64, of Oostburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 23, 2025, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. Debbie was born to Kenneth and Rosetta (Popp) Kling on March 2, 1961, in Milwaukee. She graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee. Debbie was united in marriage to Kurt Schnabl on August 26, 1989. Debbie loved spending time with her grandchildren. She had a passion for helping and caring for others. Debbie worked as a CNA at Pin...
Mar 24, 2025

Gloria Peterson
Gloria M. Peterson, 78, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday morning, March 23, 2025, at the Rocky Knoll Health Care Center in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Gloria was born and attended schools in Calumet, Michigan. On July 29, 1967, she was united in marriage to Donald W. Peterson in Calumet. The newlyweds relocated to Sheboygan in 1968 where Gloria was employed at various companies such as Wisconsin Power & Light, First Interstate Bank, Norwest Bank, and ultimately retiring from a ...
Mar 24, 2025

Billie Mathison
A Celebration of Life will be at later date for Billie Ray Mathison, age 66, of Sheboygan passed away on March 14, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Billie was born on August 26, 1958 to Dallas and Madelyn (Williams) Frye in Melbourne, FL. She grew up Ocala, FL and moved to LaSalle, IL in 1977 where she met Archie Mathison. They were united in marriage on August 5, 1977 in Ottowa County, IL. Together they lived in Neenah, WI, Cambridge, OH, Columbia, MO, and the last eight years in S...
Mar 24, 2025

Richard Goebel
Richard "Dick" J. Goebel, age 95, of Howards Grove passed away peacefully at Countryside Manor on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Dick was born October 17, 1929 at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago, the youngest of four children to the late Walter and Anne (nee McDermott) Goebel. He attended Little Flower grade school and later graduated as class Vice President from Calumet High School in 1947. He attended Iowa State University, was an active member of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, and gra...
Mar 24, 2025

Douglas Billmann
Douglas F. Billmann, 73, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at St. Nicholas Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Doug was born on July 17, 1951, in the city of Sheboygan, son of the late Gordon and Joyce (Leon) Billmann. He attended school in Sheboygan Falls and then went on to have an enduring career at Vinyl Plastics Incorporated, where he was employed for 45 years. During his employment, Doug was a member and Chief Steward of the Local 1332 of the United Auto ...
Mar 21, 2025

Constance Braatz
Constance Ann Braatz (Connie), age 71, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, with family by her side. She was born on August 3, 1953, to Richard and Grace (Sutherland) Waters in Fond du Lac, WI. Connie was one of eleven children and a loving mother of three. Connie lived a life marked by perseverance, strength and resilience. Throughout her years, Connie faced much pain and hardship, including the loss of her only daughter, Stacey. Her determination to assist in raising her grandson, Et...
Mar 21, 2025

Henry Blanke
Henry W. "Hank" Blanke, age 89, of Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Hank was born on April 1, 1935 in Plymouth, WI, son of the late Walter and Minnie (Limberg) Blanke. He attended Plymouth area grade schools and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1953. On May 28, 1955, he married Janet Endsley at St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth. The couple has resided in Plymouth since their marriage. Hank worked in insurance sales for 43 years and was self-employ...
Mar 20, 2025

Marion Begalke
Marion Viola Begalke passed away peacefully at the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice on March 14, 2025, after a fall in her apartment resulted in complications common to someone who has managed to reach the ripe old age of 94. Marion was born to Hilda (nee Schanglies) and Walter Schulz on October 11, 1930, in Sheboygan. She attended St. Paul's Lutheran School and graduated from Sheboygan North High School. Marion developed a strong interest in music as a teenager, proudly claiming the posit...
Mar 20, 2025

Wilfred Basler
Wilfred J. Basler, age 88, passed away at Sheboygan Progressive Heath Services on March 17, 2025. He was born to the late Wilfred and Dorothy (Anhalt) Basler in Plymouth on March 10, 1937. Bill graduated from Central High School. In 1955 Bill joined the U.S. Navy. Following his high school graduation in 1957, he met the love of his life, Diane Eirich. On October 26, 1957, they were united marriage at St. Dominic Church in Sheboygan. They were married almost 67 years before her passing last ye...
Mar 20, 2025

Cora Blomberg
Cora E. Blomberg, 88, of Sheboygan, passed away Sunday evening, March 16, 2025, at Countryside Manor where she had been residing. Born July 22, 1936, in Sheboygan, Cora was a daughter of the late William and Frieda Rebensdorf Krueger. She attended Sheboygan area schools and graduated from Central High School in 1954. On June 29, 1957, she was united in marriage to Jerome F. Blomberg at St. John United Church of Christ. They were married for 62 years before Jerome preceded her in death on Sept...
Mar 19, 2025

Mary Thill
Mary R. Paegelow Thill, 79, of Sheboygan, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 9, 1945, in Sheboygan to the late Victor A. and Edna A. (Wieseckel) Paegelow. She graduated from Sheboygan South High School with the Class of 1963. She then went on to attend UW Milwaukee and graduated from UW Sheboygan as Magna Cum Laude with her BS in environmental science. Mary worked as an advocate for life care at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Cente...
Mar 19, 2025

Richard Flegel
Richard F. Flegel, 81, of Sheboygan, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1944 in Brookfield, IL to the late Fred and Peggy (Robinson) Flegel. Richard was married to Jacquelyn Zurawski, she preceded him in death on May 10, 1975. Richard was a cab driver in Chicago, IL. He was a lifetime member of the National Speleological Society, and was passionate about the Wisconsin Speleological Society and the Windy City Grotto. Richard was a live in the moment kind of guy. H...
Mar 19, 2025