Emma Hermann Thieme, 101, passed peacefully out of this world from her home in Sheboygan on May 24. Emma and her twin brother were born--at home--in Sheboygan on September 10, 1924, and except for a brief stint in Washington DC, where she served as a government secretary during World War II, she spent her long life there. She grew up in the German-Russian community fostered by Trinity Lutheran Church in the first half of the 20th century, attended Trinity's grade school, and graduated from Sh...

Ray A. Sixel, 97, of Howards Grove, formerly of Town of Mosel, passed away at Harvest Home where he had been a resident for the last eight years. He was born in the Town of Mosel on June 9, 1928, a son of the late Palmer and Leona (Horneck) Sixel. On November 11, 1950 he united in marriage to Marian Lutze at St. John St. Peter Lutheran Church in Cleveland. Ray and Marian operated the Sixel Homestead Farm in the Town of Mosel. He was an active member at St. Marks UCC, Cleveland. Ray is survi...

Romaine "Romy" H. Drake, age 90, of Sheboygan County, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 21, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born in Manitowoc on February 21, 1936, to the late Helmuth and Dora (Gierke) Drake. He graduated from Elkhart Lake High School. On November 9, 1957, Romy was united in marriage to Joyce Stemper. She preceded him in death on September 2, 2024. Romy was employed with Kohler Company for over 40 years, retiring in 1998. He was a longtime m...

Richard P. Adema, 58, of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. He was born on July 25, 1967, in Sheboygan to Richard and Diane (Minnard) Adema. Richard graduated from Sheboygan South High School with the Class of 1986. Richard was a free spirit; he enjoyed traveling and worked various jobs along the way as he traveled the US. Richard's heart always brought him back home to Sheboygan, to his beloved family. He always loved t...

Donald "Don" Mueller, age 95, of Sheboygan passed away Tuesday May 19, 2026. Don was born July 26, 1930, in Sheboygan to the late Alvin and Vera (Selander) Mueller. He was a 1949 graduate of Central High School. Don proudly served his country in the U.S. Army being stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to Virginia Zillner on October 22, 1955, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheboygan; she preceded Don in death February 3, 2023. Don was employe...

Eileen C. Truttschel, age 84, of Sheboygan Progressive Care Center, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026. She was born on August 14, 1941 in Sheboygan to the late Norman and Lydia (Hinz) Truttschel. She was a lifelong, faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church, having been baptized and confirmed there. She enjoyed singing in their choir for many years. She was a graduate of Sheboygan Central High School, Class of 1960. From the time of her high school graduation, Eileen was always employed...

Nancy A. Guehna, age 77, of Sheboygan, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at The Lakehouse in Sheboygan. She was born in Sheboygan on July 28, 1948, to the late Carl and Evelyn Rohrbucker Najacht. Nancy attended local schools and graduated from Sheboygan North High School. On June 13, 1970, she was united in marriage to James Guehna at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. James preceded her in death on December 19, 2013. She worked in customer service at Weavers and Ametek, then retiring from ...

Kenzie Longxuan Mueller, age 13, of Kohler, was called to heaven on Friday, May 15, 2026, at home, while wrapped in the caring and protective arms of her mother and father. Born in Jinan, China, on December 14, 2012, Kenzie was lovingly adopted by Kenneth and Amy Mueller on September 14, 2014, and raised in the Village of Kohler. She attended the Kohler School District. Although Kenzie could not speak with words, she spoke a million words through her smile, expressions, laughter, and the love...

Mary N. Heller, 83, of Sheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice with her family by her side. She was born on July 11, 1942, in Colorado Springs, CO to the late James Oscar and Goldie (Spradling) McDonald. On August 4, 1973, Mary was united in marriage to Clarence M. Heller, he preceded her in death on March 30, 2016. One of Mary's proudest moments was receiving her High School diploma from LTC on January 24, 1983, at the age of 41. Mary lo...

Mark Alan Stevens, age 74, of Sheboygan, entered Heaven on May 15, 2026. Born January 6, 1952 to Donald Earl and Dorothy (Jackson) Stevens, Mark spent his early years in Manitowoc before moving to Illinois and eventually Sheboygan Falls, where he graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1970. Mark was known for his adventurous spirit, from pursuing a career in broadcasting to hitchhiking across the U.S., and spending several years in Nashville's music scene. He was an entrepreneur, runni...

Michael E. Karbe, age 70, of Sheboygan, died on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Aurora Sheboygan Medical Center. He was born in Sheboygan on January 24, 1956, to Donald and Sharon Wert Karbe. Michael grew up in Sheboygan and attended Sheboygan South High School. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country proudly. Michael was united in marriage to Kathleen Garrity in June of 2008. He was employed as a fabricator at Stainless Steel Specialties in Oostburg for many years, until his retire...

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Adam L. Taylor, a cherished father, beloved son, brother and devoted partner, who left this world on May 16, 2026, at the age of 43. Born on June 8, 1982, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Adam's life, though tragically cut short by a motor vehicle accident, was a testament to boundless love, unwavering friendship, and a deep-seated passion for the world around him. Adam was the beloved son of Norman and Debra (nee T...

Antoinette "Toni" M. Reischl, age 77, of Sheboygan, died on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison. She was born in Sheboygan on February 25, 1949, to the late Anton and Lillian Plautz. Toni attended local schools and graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1967. On October 4, 1969, she was united in marriage to John Gerald Reischl III at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Sheboygan. John preceded her in death on January 10, 2025. Toni and John were mar...

Frederick J. Werner came into the world not as a legend, but as a man who would become one to those who loved him-through grit, through laughter, and through a life that refused to be small. When his journey in this world came to its quiet close on a Sunday in May, the story he left behind was not one of endings, but of roots that run deep and will not loosen. In his early years, he sailed under the banner of the United States Navy, learning the rhythms of discipline and the strength found in...

Marilyn Preussler, 92, of Sheboygan, passed away on May 13, 2026, at the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice from complications of a fall at her home. Marilyn was born on September 25, 1933, to Theodore and Emilie Henning. She attended local schools, graduated from Plymouth High School, and married Merlin Preussler on November 22, 1952. She worked for Hoekstra Bros. Chrysler/Plymouth/Imperial as a bookkeeper and secretary until the mid-1960s, when she became a homemaker and devoted herself to raisin...

The author of A Pool Player's Journey has reached the end of his personal journey on this earth. Dale Brandt died on May 13, 2026. He was also the author of The Mind's Eye and owned the copyrights to dozens of lyrics whose songs had been demo recorded in Nashville, TN. Dale was born in Sheboygan, WI, on May 10, 1948 to Fred and Doris Brandt. He is survived by his two nephews, Noah (Marie) and Peter (Amy) Brandt, also of California. He is further survived by his beloved Fiancé, Margare...

Terrence Lee Charles was born on August 29, 1950 and passed away on May 14, 2026 at the age of 75. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from 1968 until 1972. During his working years, he was employed by Plastics Engineering for over 35 years until his retirement in 2012. In Terrence's free time, he enjoyed spending time camping in Shawano. Terrance is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary; daughter, Kim (Kirk) Tess and grandchildren, Elizabeth, Emmale...

Shirley Markham, age 95, of Cleveland, Wisconsin, passed away May 13, 2026, at her home. She was born in Sheboygan on September 17,1930 to the late Gustav and Lena (Warring) Bubb. She attended local schools and graduated from Sheboygan Central High School. Shirley met her late Husband Clarence Markham and married October 26,1954 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. Shirley had many different jobs in the Sheboygan area. She was a lifelong member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, where she was ...

Shireen A. Kempf, 73, of Sheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at home. Shireen was born on September 18, 1952, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to the late Charles Waste and Doris (Hatleli) Pizzala. She was raised in Waukegan, Illinois, before moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at the age of 19. Shireen worked in a variety of roles throughout her career and retired from Vollrath Co., LLC, in 2014. She enjoyed attending concerts, playing bingo, bartending, traveling, and most of all, spoili...

The Crazy Old Lady - our beloved Evelyn Elizabeth Prevenas - peacefully left us on May 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable stories. Born March 11, 1927, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Evelyn was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Fuller) Stampfl. Her childhood was shaped by the shores of Lake Michigan, her mother's illness, and early responsibilities at home. Despite challenges, she graduated from North High School in 1945 with Honor Roll distinction. After wor...

Tina Marie Cooney, 69, of Plymouth, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. Tina was born to Donald and Millie (Naylor) Cooney on September 7, 1956. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1974. Tina was employed as a banker for 42 years until her retirement from BMO in 2016. She was a member of Crossroads Community Church and loved to volunteer in Awana, finance, and VBS. She spent time serving and attending Lake Lundgren Bible Camp and Silver Birch...

Mary L. Radke, age 96, of Sheboygan passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. She was born in Sheboygan on January 5, 1930, to the late Peter and Pauline (Trester) Fields. She graduated from Central High School. On March, 28, 1951, Mary was united in marriage to Ralph Radke. Ralph preceded her in death on November 27, 2016. Mary was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church and was a part of the Catholic Women's C...

Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Oonk, 72, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, at Sharon S. Richardson surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manitowoc to the late Clarence and Edna Kunz, Betty lived a life filled with joy, grace, and deep affection for the people and things she cherished most. Above all, she was a devoted mother and grandmother whose greatest happiness came from time spent with her children and grandchildren. Betty took tremendous pride in her home, and it ...

Joan M. Warner, 94, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. She was born April 19, 1932, in Loomis, WI to the late Leo and Helen (Schroeder) Halbrook. Joan graduated from Denmark High School and went on to attend Layton School of Art. It was there she met the love of her life Robert "Bob" W. Warner. They married on February 27, 1954, at All Saints Church in Denmark, Wisconsin. Robert preceded her...

Irene Strege, 101, of Sheboygan, passed away at Morningside Health Services on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Irene was born on October 2, 1924 in Milwaukee to the late Stanley and Frances Piotrak. Irene worked at Koehler Insurance of Cedarburg for many years until her retirement. She was a devout Catholic. Irene is survived by her two daughters, Jean (Denny) Breslin and Sue Rothe; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Shirley Strege as well as other family and friends. She was...