Sheboygan Area Obituaries
Scott MacDonald
Scott Sands MacDonald, 68, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 10, 2025 at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan. Scott was born July 16, 1956 in Sheboygan, the son of Larry and Darlene (Busk) MacDonald. He graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1975, where he played football, and with his friends, volunteered with special needs kids primarily at Camp Evergreen. On September 1, 1979 he was united in marriage to Regina Muecke in Sheboygan. The couple celebrated 45 years together this ...
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John Reischl
John Gerald Reischl III (80) died peacefully at Aurora Medical Center on Friday January 10, 2025, surrounded by his wife and loving family. Born March 29, 1944, at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan to John E and Marjorie C (Carolan) Reischl. He attended St. Peter Claver School, class of '58. Graduating from South High School in 1963. He married Antoinette (Toni) Plautz at St Peter Claver Church Oct. 4, 1969. Having enjoyed 55 years together, rarely were they seen apart. As a teenager he and B...
Jan 13, 2025
Marjorie Daane
Marjorie Daane, 87, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025 surrounded by family at Pine Haven Assisted Living - Oostburg. She was born on August 8, 1937 to Martin and Esther (Haartman) VanStelle. She graduated from Oostburg High School in 1955. On September 27, 1986 she was united in marriage to David Daane in which they spent 29 years together before his death in 2015. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Oostburg and a proud member of the first graduating class of Oostburg ...
Jan 13, 2025
Thomas Zimmermann
Thomas Anton Zimmermann, age 79, passed away peacefully at Rocky Knoll on January 4, 2025 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 1, 1945 in Plymouth, Wisconsin, son of the late Edwin and Mildred (Jacobs) Zimmermann. He attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Grade School and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1964. Tom served in the United States Army from 1965-1968 and was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska. In 1970, he married the love of his life Susan &qu...
Jan 13, 2025
James Huibregtse
James Peter Huibregtse, 89, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Pine Haven Christian Communities Haven Drive Campus Covenant Home- Sheboygan Falls. He was born on May 7, 1935, to Peter and Ruth (Noetzel) Huibregtse in Plymouth, WI. James graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1953. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served from 1954 to 1958, obtaining the rank of staff Sergeant. After his time in the service, he started a 40 + year career in banking. He was emplo...
Jan 13, 2025
Dorothy Bahr
Dorothy E. Bahr, aged 94, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, at Sharon Richardson Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls, WI surrounded by her family. Born in Sheboygan on December 6, 1930, to the late Otto and Helen (Biwan) Tresp, Dorothy was known for her loving, caring, and adventurous spirit. She left a lasting impact on those who knew her, enriching their lives with her kindness and her sense of humor. Dorothy worked as a secretary at Wisconsin Telephone Company and the Sheboygan Ar...
Jan 09, 2025
Kyle Eirich
Kyle Patrick Eirich, 34 of Sheboygan passed away Jan 5, 2025, at his home in Waukesha. He was born April 29,1990, to Patrick and Nancy (Klunck) Eirich. Kyle attended St. Paul's grade school, Urban middle school and Sheboygan North High School graduating with the class of 2008. He went on to study at UW-LaCrosse and also the University of Colorado. He lived in various parts of the country. His favorite being CA. Kyle found great peace when he walked along the ocean. Kyle was in boy scout troo...
Jan 08, 2025
Milton Abel
Sunday, January 5, 2025 Milton George Abel, 99, passed away peacefully at Rocky Knoll Nursing Home. Milton was born in the town of Barton to John and Esther (nee Benike) Abel on February 21, 1925. On September 6, 1947 he married Lucille Ruefenacht. Milton started out as a hired farm hand with a desire to have his own farm and with Lucille's help that became a reality. Before long they had six children to help as well. They enjoyed 41 years of marriage until her death in 1989. Milton's love f...
Jan 08, 2025
June Green
June R. Green, age 74 of Sheboygan passed away Saturday January 4, 2025. June was born June 2, 1950, in Sheboygan to the late Herbert and Lois (Schneider) Parnitzke. She was a 1968 graduate of South High School. On June 13, 1992, June was united in marriage to Donald Green at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. She was a past member of the Moose Lodge #438 in Sheboygan. June enjoyed going for car rides and looking at the wildlife. June is survived by her loving husband Don, children Ric...
Jan 06, 2025
Molly Payne
Molly Therese Payne, 21, gently passed away January 3, 2025 at Sharon Richardson Hospice, Sheboygan Falls surrounded by her family. She was born on September 24, 2003 at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin to Samuel Payne and Julia (Schilling) Payne. Molly lived in Sheboygan County, cared for at home by her mother Julia and sister Jill. Molly loved caring for her stuffed monkey George , being sung to, listening to bad American Idol auditions, commenting on phone conversations and hearing about ...
Jan 06, 2025
Ralph Adamson
Ralph Edward Adamson of Plymouth, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on January 3 rd , 2025, at the age of 81. Ralph was born on March 28 th , 1943, to Ralph Elton and Della Mae Adamson in St. Louis, Missouri. He was close to his paternal Grandparents Tom and Ora Mae Adamson of Ravenswood, Missouri and spent part of his early childhood living with them on the farm and attending a one-room school, a welcome change from the big city. Ralph and his whole family later moved for his father's work t...
Jan 06, 2025
Judith Weltz
Judith Lynn Weltz (née Sack) May 25, 1940 - January 5, 2025 Judith Lynn Weltz, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to George and Esther Sack (née Rolnik), Judith was later lovingly raised by her father and his second wife, Helen Sack (née Greenberg), following Esther's passing. A proud alumna of Midwood High School and SUNY Oneonta, Judith met the love of her lif...
Jan 06, 2025
Carol Kolpin
Carol Kolpin, age 89, passed away on January 1, 2025 at Homestead Health Services in New Holstein. She was born on September 9, 1935 in Minnesota, a daughter of the late Ernest and Evangeline (Laack) Will. She attended Plymouth High School. On April 19, 1952, she married Junior A. "Bud" Kolpin. Bud and Carol owned and operated the B & C Sportsman Bar for 10 years in Plymouth. They also ran the Plymouth Softball Association Northside Concessions stand for many years. Bud pre...
Jan 03, 2025
Steven Rortvedt
Steven J. Rortvedt, 74, of Plymouth, WI, passed away on December 29, 2024, doing what he loved; spending time outdoors with one of his sons hunting whitetail deer near Mount Ayr, Iowa. Steve was born on May 14, 1950, in Plymouth, WI, a son of the late Edward and Delores (Wittkopp) Rortvedt. He was raised on the family homestead and was active in 4-H and FFA during his childhood. Steve graduated from Plymouth High School in 1968 and attended UW- River Falls for one year before serving in the ...
Jan 03, 2025
Barbara Gillis
Barbara J. Gillis, 78, of Plymouth, formerly of Howards Grove, passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2025. She was the oldest born child to the late Reuben and Valdis (Sengbusch) Robley on October 13, 1946 in Appleton, WI. Barb was united in marriage to Paul "Pete" Gillis on February 8, 1964, he preceded her in death in 2001. She was a longtime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Howards Grove. Barb had her own home daycare service for 20 years in Howards Grove. Later she ...
Jan 03, 2025
Georgia Miller
Georgia Mae Miller, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024. She was born on April 23, 1935, in El Paso, Texas. Following her high school graduation, she met Gerold Miller. On March 12, 1954, they married in Fairbanks, Alaska, and shared 65 years together. Georgia was an avid reader and loved spending time gardening and being with her family. She loved animals, especially her beloved cats. She and Gerold enjoyed their bike rides and walks together. She will be dearly missed by th...
Jan 03, 2025
Virginia Pitschler
Virginia I. Pitschler, 95, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. Born February 5, 1929, in Sheboygan Falls, Virginia was a daughter of the late William and Mathilda Sabel Kohlmann. She attended Sheboygan Falls area schools and graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1947. On April 23, 1955, she was united in marriage to Donald Orville Arthur Pitschler. They were married for 30 years before Donald preceded her in death on Nov...
Jan 02, 2025
Germaine Jacoby
Germaine R. Jacoby, 95, of Sheboygan, passed away on December 28, 2024 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. Germaine was born in Sheboygan on May 3, 1929 to the late William and Emma (Trimberger) Biwan. She was united in marriage to Jacob P. Jacoby on May 21, 1955 at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. She worked for the Reiss Coal Company and Weaver's Office Supply. She was a member of the Alleycats social group and loved her Wisconsin sports teams. Germaine is survived by her children,...
Jan 02, 2025
Mary Martin
Mary Jean (Fox) Martin, born May 30, 1954 was called home to the Lord Sunday, December 22, 2024 after a lengthy and courageous battle with C.O.P.D./cancer. She is survived by her loving husband, soulmate, life partner and friend, Larry Martin; her amazing sons, Matthew of Sheboygan, Jared (Andrea) of Cleveland, WI, Jacob of Sheboygan to whom she felt blessed and could not be more proud of; grandchildren, Alex, Ella, Lea, Charlie, Jenna, Nevaeh and Luca; brothers and sisters, Tom (Diane) Fox ...
Jan 02, 2025
Anna Hand
Anna "Annie" M. Hand, age 75, of Cascade, died on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at her home. She was born in Watertown, New York on January 14, 1949, to the late Rodrick and Mary Anderson O'Neill. She attended local schools in the Watertown area and graduated from Watertown High School in 1967. On May 28, 1970, she was united in marriage to Thomas Hand in Jacksonville, Florida. Annie was employed in the quality control department at Times Printing in Random Lake for over 10 years, unt...
Jan 02, 2025
Glenn Cudworth
Glenn E. Cudworth, 73, of Howards Grove, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center, Sheboygan. Glenn was born in Sheboygan on November 15, 1951, to the late Raymond and Mary (Diefenthaler) Cudworth. He graduated from Howards Grove High School with the Class of 1969. After high school Glenn enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he proudly served for close to three years. On July 28, 1973, Glenn was united in marriage to Vickie Williamson at St. Joh...
Jan 02, 2025
Mildred Beers
Mildred "Millie" I. Beers, 93, of Plymouth, passed away early Thursday morning, December 26, 2024, at Willowdale Health Facility in New Holstein, where she was a resident for 2 ½ years. She was born on February 5, 1931, in Mottville, Michigan, to Harry and Vildeen (Blough) Kindig. She was united in marriage to Ray R. Beers on June 26, 1948, at Poe's Church in Jones, MI. She raised her family in Chicago, IL and later retired to Delavan, WI. They spent winters on South Padre I...
Jan 02, 2025
David Genske
David Lee Genske, 55, of Rhinelander, formerly of Howards Grove, died unexpectedly on December 27, 2024, at his home in Rhinelander, WI. Born on April 2, 1969 to Larry and Virginia "Ginny" (Rahn) Genske, in Sheboygan, WI. Dave graduated from Howards Grove High School with the Class of 1988. He continued studies for mechanics at Lakeshore Technical College. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John UCC in Sheboygan, WI. He has worked at Dick Brantmeier, Johnsonville Sausage and Bemi...
Dec 30, 2024
Elvera Ottman
Elvera Ileen Ottman (nee Abel), passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center - Sheboygan. She was 89 years old. Elvera was born February 4, 1935 in Berlin, WI, the daughter of Albert and Anna (Fritz) Abel. She attended Berlin High School, graduating in 1953. Elvera was united in marriage to Harold Ottman on October 5, 1957 at St. Michael's in Berlin, WI. He preceded her in death in 2023. A longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Elvera enjoyed being involved with th...
Dec 30, 2024
Michael Scholler
Michael Henry Scholler, age 81, of Random Lake, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024. Born on May 11, 1943 to Lorenz and Ione Scholler. Mike was a lifelong resident of Random Lake and a cherished member of the community. Mike attended St. Mary's grade school, graduated from Random Lake High School in 1961, and later earned his degree as a General Auto Mechanic in 1963 from Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis, MN. He worked for 17 years at Rhode Bros and 21 years at Times Pri...
Dec 30, 2024