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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Janice H. Reinthaler, age 86, of Sheboygan was welcomed into our Lord's heavenly kingdom peacefully after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. Her devoted husband Bob of 65 years cared for Janice in their home and his kindness and humor was what Janice always felt kept them so strongly connected. His devoted care was exactly as he promised. Janice was born in Sheboygan on September 22, 1938. She loved to tell the story of first meeting her husband Bob in the St. Nicholas Hospital Nursery, born j...

Janice H. Reinthaler, age 86, of Sheboygan passed away peacefully after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. Her devoted husband Robert of 65 years cared for Janice in their home. Bob's kindness and humor was what Janice always felt kept them so strongly connected and his devoted care was exactly as he promised. Janice was born in Sheboygan on September 22, 1938. She loved to tell the story of first meeting her husband Bob in the St. Nicholas Hospital Nursery, born just days later. She attended ...

Rita M. Everix passed away on March 12, 2025 at Sharon S. Richardson hospice facility in Sheboygan Falls surrounded by family. She was born on June 22, 1936 at Saint Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac to Victor and Katherine (Harlow) Everix of Chilton, WI. Rita graduated from Saint Augustine's Catholic School and Chilton High School. After graduation, she completed a business course in Appleton. She left Chilton and worked for Selective Service in Milwaukee, Veterans Administration in Los Angeles ...

Arno H. Thiel passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Edenbrook Sheboygan. Arno was born November 15, 1938, to the late Arno and Lillian (Stange) Thiel. He married Susan Meyer on February 5, 1972 at St. Paul's UCC. Arno served in the US Army and then worked at Lakeland Manufacturing until 1989. Then worked at Aurora Clinic as a custodian. Arno enjoyed camping, bowling, and siting by the fire with family and friends having a beer. Mostly Arno enjoyed going to his grandchildren's and...

Susan E. Fjeldstad, 82, of Sheboygan, went peacefully to be with her Lord on March 12, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center, Sheboygan. She was born on December 4, 1942 to the late Carl and Lillian (Mueller) Weber in Sheboygan. Susan graduated from Sheboygan Central High School, Class of 1961. After high school Sue worked as a banker and then moved to Chicago where she worked in the Prudential Building. Upon moving back to Sheboygan, Sue met and was united in marriage to Daniel Fjeldstad on Septembe...

Suzanne M. Bricco, age 75, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 14, 2025, at The Shores of Sheboygan. She was born on July 3, 1949 in Sheboygan, a daughter of the late Anton and Doris Kisiolek. She graduated from Sheboygan North High School with the Class of 1967. Sue worked at various manufacturing facilities in the Sheboygan area before her retirement in 2011. On June 8, 1968 she married the love of her life, John Bricco at Holy Name Church in Sheboygan. T...

William J. Schlink "Bill" 82, of Plymouth passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Meadowview Manor in Sheboygan. Bill was born on February 26, 1943 in Newark Township, Rock County, WI son to George R. and Beulah E. (Hovey) Schlink. He graduated from Black River Falls High School following which he enlisted in the U.S.Navy serving stateside at Pensacola FL during the Vietnam War. On October 6, 1973 he was united in marriage to Maggie Graumann. He was employed as a maintenance mec...

Robert A. Schroeder, age 99, of Sheboygan Falls peacefully entered his heavenly home on Sunday, March 9 th , 2025. He was born on July 26, 1925, to German parents William and Martha (Duening) Schroeder. Bob grew up in Sheboygan attending Immanuel Lutheran Church and school until 6 th grade. His family then moved to Six Corners, and with no buses at the time, his father would drop him off at the Our Town Cheese Factory, where he first met Evelyn, the woman who would later become his wife. He c...