Sheboygan Area Obituaries

David Simenz
With grateful and heavy hearts, we share that David John Simenz, 87, passed away on October 1, 2026. Less than a year after saying goodbye to Judy, the love of his life, he is with her again. Dave was a gentle man, loyal, patient, and kind. He was hardworking but always present, showing up for the people he loved and ...
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Eugene Drossel
Eugene Bernard Drossel, 83, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Eugene was born on December 31, 1942, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to the late Elmer Bernard and Myrna Hattie (Meyer) Drossel. On April 18, 1964, Eugene was united in marriage to Arnita ...
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Joseph Swaim
Joseph Richard Swaim, infant son of William and Joanna Swaim, was born into heaven on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Though his time with his family was brief, Joseph was deeply loved and will be forever held in the hearts of those who longed to meet him. Joseph is survived by his parents, William a...
Oct 14, 2026

David Freitag
David Charles Freitag passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Aurora Sheboygan Medical Center in Sheboygan, Wisconsin following a lengthy hospital stay. He was born April 8, 1952 in Fort Jackson, SC, the son of Donald and Helen (Schulze) Freitag. He graduated from Sheboygan Sough High School in 1970 and joined the m...
Oct 14, 2026

Timothy Bruggink
Timothy Bruggink, Cedar Grove, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Sheboygan Progressive after a lengthy illness. He was 74 years old. Timothy was born February 27, 1952 in Sheboygan, son of Dale and Marion (Rusch) Bruggink. He grew up in Cedar Grove, graduating in 1970 from Cedar Grove High School. He w...
Oct 13, 2026

Janice Lohuis
Janice Elaine Lohuis, 85, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Random Lake, Wisconsin. Janice was born on April 19, 1941, in Town of Holland, WI, to the late Jacob and Edna (Vanderjagt) Hopeman. On November 14, 1959, Janice was united in marriage to Earl Lohuis in the Town of Holland. Earl pr...
Oct 13, 2026

Ellsworth Caljouw
Ellsworth "EJ" John Caljouw, 95, of Oostburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Pine Haven Christian Communities - Oostburg. EJ was born to Jacob and Esther (TerMaat) Caljouw on March 24, 1931. He graduated from Oostburg High School. EJ served his country in the US Arm...
Oct 12, 2026

Dianna McLaughlin
Dianna Marie McLaughlin, age 81, passed away surround by family on October 8th, 2026. Born and raised in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on February 6th, 1945, Dianna lived a life filled with love, kindness, compassion, and an unwavering devotion to her family. Dianna was truly one of the most loving and caring souls anyone coul...
Oct 12, 2026

Bonnie Parnitzke
Bonnie Lee Parnitzke passed away on October 8, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born on January 17, 1944, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to Alton and Bernice Klein. On September 25. 1963, she married Lawrence "Larry" Julius Parnitzke at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. She was a woman who valued family abov...
Oct 12, 2026

John Sukowaty
John R. Sukowaty, 71, of Sheboygan, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at St. Nicholas Hospital. He was born on November 30, 1954, in Sheboygan, to the late Herbert and Catherine (Leonhard) Sukowaty. On May 6, 1978, he married Kathy Wright in Sheboygan. John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather whose fam...
Oct 9, 2026


