Sheboygan Area Obituaries

Cheryl Verhelst
Cheryl Verhelst, age 67, of Granton, WI formerly of Sheboygan, passed away Thursday July 2, 2026. Cheryl was born December 5, 1958, in Sheboygan to the late Martin and Marian (Klueger) Schoen. Cheryl attended Sheboygan schools and earned her degree in Optometry from Lakeshore Technical College. She was a member of the American Optometric Association and the American Board of Optometry. Cheryl was united in marriage to John Verhelst on September 22, 1979, at St. Luke United Methodist Churc...
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Louann Ardisana
Louann L. Ardisana (Beam) passed away peacefully Sunday, July 5, 2026 with her family by her side. She was 73 years old. Louann was born December19, 1952 in Plainfield, NJ, the daughter of Clarence and Laverne (Jacobsen) Beam. On July 17, 1976 she was united in marriage with Roger D. Ardisana. Above all, Louann's favorite thing in the world was spending time with her family, whether it was camping, family outings, grilling out, or visits to Legend Lake. She adored her grandchildren, and cheri...
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Michael Boden
Michael J. Boden, age 61, of Sheboygan passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 5, 2026. He was born in Escanaba, MI on December 10, 1964, to the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Beauchamp) Boden. He graduated from Gladstone High School. Mike was employed at Kohler Company for over 28 years, retiring in 2025. On September 9, 2023, Mike married Mary Jesinski. Mike enjoyed going to hunting camp, watching Nascar and the Green Bay Packers and loving on his furry companions, Tootsie, Puddles and Shelby...
Jul 06, 2026

Roy Uhl
Roy Uhl, age 94, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Shores of Sheboygan. He was born in Sheboygan on June 27, 1932, to the late Clarence and Helen (Larson) Uhl. Roy attended local schools. He was employed at Fulton Manufacturing in West Allis for over 30 years. He relocated to Sheboygan to be closer to his family. Roy was then employed at Piggly Wiggly, until his retirement. In addition to his daily duties at the Pig, he thoroughly enjoyed being Santa durin...
Jul 06, 2026

Denis Fetterer
Denis B. Fetterer, age 78, of Sheboygan, died on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Sheboygan Progressive Health Services. He was born in Sheboygan on May 13, 1948, the son of the late Jerome and Elizabeth Hargan Fetterer. Denis attended local schools and graduated from Sheboygan South High School. After high school he enlisted in U.S. Army and proudly served his country from 1966 until his honorable discharge in 1970. On August 30, 1969, he was united in marriage to Beverly J. Selke in Sheboyga...
Jul 06, 2026

Ivan DeMaster
Ivan DeMaster, with assurance of eternal life through his faith in Jesus, departed this life for glory on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Ivan was born to Earl and Antoinette (LeMahieu) DeMaster on May 16, 1937, in Sheboygan, WI. He graduated from Oostburg High School before continuing on to Calvin College and Westminster Seminary in Philadelphia. On December 28, 1960, Ivan was united in marriage to Carla Debbink at Gibbsville Reformed Church. He ministered as a pastor for 43 years at Blue Bell OPC i...
Jul 06, 2026

Audrey Oppeneer
Audrey Ann Oppeneer of Oostburg, 97, passed away on June 27, 2026 at Pine Haven Christian Communities-Haven Drive. Audrey was born September 23, 1928, the daughter of Clarence and Jennie (Gabrielse) Brusse. She was a 1946 graduate of Oostburg High School. On October 22, 1948, she married Frederick Oppeneer in Oostburg. Together they had three children, Tom, Steve, and Susan and enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Fred preceded her in death on July 23, 2011. Her son, Tom Oppeneer, also preceded ...
Jul 06, 2026

Janet Dzwonkowski
Janet Dzwonkowski, 66, of Waldo, passed away peacefully at her son and daughter-in-law's home on Friday, July 3, 2026. Janet was born in Milwaukee on December 25, 1959 to the late Emil and Joan (Bannach) Steffen. Janet and Doug Dzwonkowski have been together for 51 years and they were united in marriage in Milwaukee on January 28, 1978. Janet lived a fulfilling life surrounded by her family who she loved dearly. Janet knew the Lord Jesus as her Savior and looked forward to the promise of heav...
Jul 06, 2026

Dean Kiley
Dean Harold Kiley, age 68, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday June 28th, 2026. He was born on November 4th, 1957, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, to Harold and Margaret Kiley. After high school Dean served in the Navy aboard the USS America. His lifelong occupation was as a cabinet maker, but his passion was music. Dean would listen to anything and spent hours on his computer creating his own mixes. Dean had a way of making things fun and quirky for his daughters Amanda and...
Jul 06, 2026

Marilyn Englebert
Marilyn Mae Englebert, 88, of Sheboygan, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Pine Haven Christian Communities - Haven Drive. Marilyn was born to Erwin and Lillian (Thompson) Wiech on November 23, 1937, in New London. She was bookended safely between her brothers, Wally and Doug. The family moved to Sheboygan and settled in a neighborhood known as "the flats" where they made lifelong relationships with the families there. The family then moved to South 15th Street, where God had...
Jul 06, 2026

Peggy Uphoff
Peggy L. Uphoff, 70, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, passed away on June 28, 2026. Born on October 5, 1955, to Raymond and June Uphoff, Peggy lived a life marked by compassion, creativity, and a deep devotion to others-especially her family, friends, and students. Peggy dedicated much of her professional life to education. She earned her Master's degree in Special Education and went on to serve as a beloved special education teacher at Urban Middle School in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, where she spent man...
Jul 06, 2026

Sharon Struve
Sharon L. Struve, 83, of Plymouth, passed away on July 1, 2026, at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 4, 1942 to the late Leo and Francis Gahagan. On February 18, 1961, Sharon was united in marriage to the late Roland Struve and raised 5 children. She was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Plymouth and employed for many years at Kenro Company, Fredonia until her retirement. Her hobbies included the love of...
Jul 02, 2026

David Hartman
David Allan Hartman, age 67, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on June 26, 2026. He was born on March 31, 1959, in Sheboygan to the late Lester and Yvonne (Nouguier) Hartman. David was a proud 1977 graduate of Sheboygan North High School. On September 27, 2014, he married the absolute love of his life, Brenda. Over his dedicated career, David lent his talents to various companies including Kohler, Nemschoff, and VPI, before retiring from...
Jul 02, 2026

Thomas Sippel
Thomas J. Sippel, 87 of the Town Rhine passed away following a brief illness on Monday, June 28, 2026 at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Center. Tom Was born on September 7, 1938 in Plymouth, a son to the late Claude and Lucille (Kohlman) Sippel. He attended schools in Plymouth. On December 1, 1984 he was united in marriage to Kay Preder Tom served in the Army Reserves and was employed at Borden. He also operated the Last Resort Tavern in Elkhart Lake was employed at Rhine Aut...
Jul 01, 2026

Allen Paske
Allen Walter Paske, 97, passed away on June 30, 2026, at Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan. He was born on August 13, 1928, to William and Edna Paske. Allen married Dorothy Dora on May 18, 1957. They enjoyed farm life in the Town of Rhine before moving to Sheboygan, where he began working for Borden Chemical. Following Dorothy's death in 1994, Allen married Marion Drewek on August 1, 1996. They made their home in Marinette, where Allen enjoyed fishing, cutting firewood, and caring for their ...
Jul 01, 2026

Sandra Peterson
Sandra Lee Peterson, 84, of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on June 30, 2026. Sandy was born August 4, 1941, the daughter of Leonard McCue and Beatrice (Goll) McCue in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and was a graduate of Sheboygan Falls High School. She married her husband, Robert Peterson, on June 20, 1959, in a double wedding with her sister Janet and brother-in-law Ernie Carlson. Together they shared 67 years of marriage. Her hobbies included golfing, reading, playing bridge, completing puzz...
Jul 01, 2026

Kathleen Ellingson
Kathleen Rae Ellingson, 71, passed away peacefully at her home in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on June 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after an extraordinary journey with endometrial cancer. Her strength, determination, humor, and hope carried her through every chapter of her illness, inspiring everyone fortunate enough to know her. To know Kathy was to know warmth. She was sunshine in human form-a radiant presence with a contagious laugh, a quick wit, and a heart that made everyone feel w...
Jul 01, 2026

Vincent Shircel
Vincent T. Shircel, 72, of Howards Grove, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center in Plymouth, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 5, 1954, in Sheboygan, to the late Frank and Hazel (Dunn) Shircel. Vince grew up in Sheboygan and attended Wilson Elementary, Farnsworth Middle School, and South High School. On August 25, 1973, he married Kathleen Lenz at Immaculate Conception Church, beginning a lifelong partnership filled with a love that last...
Jun 30, 2026

Dewaine Mueller
Dewaine A. "Mickey" Mueller, 94, of Sheboygan, passed away on June 28, 2026 at Countryside Manor in Sheboygan. Dewaine was born to the late Alvin and Vera (Selander) Mueller on May 30, 1932 in Edgar, Wisconsin. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1951 and worked at the Vollrath Company for 43 years before he retired. Dewaine was united in marriage to LaMae "Mazie" McCarty on November 26, 1955 in Sheboygan. After high school, he played football for the Sheboy...
Jun 30, 2026

Nancy Phebus
Nancy A. Phebus, age 90, of Sheboygan, passed away on June 26, 2026, at Pine Haven Christian Home in Sheboygan Falls. Nancy was born in Chicago on June 25,1936, to the late Victor and Helen Tonnesen. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1954 and resided in the Chicago area until moving to Sheboygan (her mother's hometown) in 1974. She worked as a teacher's aide for the Sheboygan Area School District for 25 years (first at Farnsworth Middle School, followed by Pigeon River Elementary...
Jun 30, 2026

David Semler
David W. Semler, 79, of the Milwaukee area, passed away peacefully in hospice care on June 26, 2026. David was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 40 years, Dr. Bonnie Behee-Semler; his son, Joshua Semler; his father, Dr. William L. Semler; his mother, Ellen P. Semler; and his brother-in-law, Michael Joyce. He is survived by his sons, Aaron, and Zachary (Suzanne); his stepchildren, Cathy (Andy) and Bob (Mary); his sisters, Barbara (Marko) Bosnjak and Karen Joyce; grandchildren and great-...
Jun 30, 2026

James Milbrath
James "Jim" Milbrath, 77, of Howards Grove, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center in Plymouth, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 24, 1948 to the late Alvin and Leona (Rients) Milbrath. Jim graduated from Howards Grove High School, Class of 1967. He continued his education at Sheboygan County Teachers College and later at Lakeland College. On March 4, 1977, Jim was united in marriage to Carol Mae Hanke at Anchors Lanes in Elkhart Lake....
Jun 30, 2026

Lawrence Fialkowski
Lawrence "Larry" Phillip Fialkowski, 77 years old, was called home on Sunday June 21, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer and other health complications. Larry was born on December 25,1948 in Milwaukee, Wl to the late Francis & Regina (Harencki) Fialkowski. He graduated from Bay View High School with the Class of 1967. A dedicated and hard worker, Larry spent 40 years with JC Penney filling catalog orders in both Milwaukee and Columbus, Ohio. He also worked part-time as a secu...
Jun 29, 2026

Dolores Hilpertshauser
Dolores Mary "Matt" (Mattingly) Hilpertshauser, 97, formerly of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and Green Valley, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 55 years, Jacob Carl "Jake" Hilpertshauser (2008) and her second husband of 11 years, Richard "Dick" Degen (2023). Matt received her degree in Dance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she was a ...
Jun 29, 2026

William Pietenpol
William J. (Bill) Pietenpol, age 94, of Sheboygan Falls went to meet his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Green Bay. He was born in Gibbsville, WI on August 8, 1931, to the late Truman and Jeanette (Lemkuil) Pietenpol. He graduated from Oostburg High School in 1949. On September 13, 1952, William was united in marriage with Barbara TeSelle at Sheboygan Falls Methodist Church. Barb preceded him in death on September 25, 2014. Bill was employed at Koh...
Jun 26, 2026


