Obituaries

Betty M. Bessette

Betty M. Bessette

Jul 2, 2024

Betty M. Bessette, 93, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 2, 2024, at Morningside Health Services.

According to her wishes, a private family graveside service will be held at a later date.

Elizabeth "Betty" Joyce Nyenhuis

Elizabeth "Betty" Joyce Nyenhuis

Jun 30, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Joyce (Claerbout) Nyenhuis, 93, of Oostburg, was called home to her Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Pine Haven Drive Campus. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

Betty was born February 26, 1931, to Oscar and Alice (DeSmidt) Claerbout in Sheboygan County. She attended River Valley School and graduated from Cedar Grove...

Violet A. Scharenbroch

Violet A. Scharenbroch

Jun 24, 2024

Violet A. Striegel Scharenbroch, 95, resided at Waterford in Plymouth for the last year. She was born on April 25, 1929, in Sheboygan, the daughter of the late William and Esther (Behring) Striegel. 

Over the years, Violet worked in housekeeping at Vollrath and Kohler Co., was a factory worker at Richardson, and a waitress at Four Seasons in Howards Grove.

Violet was...

Hugh F. Hall

Hugh F. Hall

Jun 21, 2024

Hugh Finch Hall, 89, of Oostburg WI, passed away on June 21, 2024. Hugh was born December 11, 1934 to Howard and Mary (Finch) Hall. He is survived by his wife Helen (Roerdink) Hall, other family and friends. Per Hugh’s wishes, no services will be held.

Pearl Hilbelink

Pearl Hilbelink

Jun 19, 2024

Pearl Hilbelink, 100, of Cedar Grove, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Cedar Grove Gardens.

Pearl was born on September 10, 1923, to Benjamin and Effie (Prinsen) Schreurs in the Town of Holland. She attended Maple Grove School and graduated from Cedar Grove High School. 

Pearl was united in marriage to Marvin E. Hilbelink on April 27, 1944, in...

Roberta Jo Smies

Roberta Jo Smies

Jun 18, 2024

Roberta Jo Smies passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home on June 18, 2024.

Roberta was born to Robert and Josephine Smies. She attended Sheboygan Christian School, North High School and went on the study at Calvin University. Roberta worked as a sales associate at Boston Store, Kohls and Penney’s. For the last 10 years she extended her love...

Joann Ruth Burke

Joann Ruth Burke

Jun 14, 2024

Joann Ruth (Oldfather) Burke passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024. She was born August 24, 1930, in Fayette County, Iowa to Milo A. and Helen L. Oldfather. She attended country grade school and graduated from Fayette High School in 1947. She attended the University of Dubuque and the Finley Hospital of Nursing, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1951....

Melinda Sue Parlow

Melinda Sue Parlow

Jun 12, 2024

Melinda Sue Parlow, 61, of Port Washington, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

Melinda was born on April 28, 1963, in Port Washington to Marvin and Shirley Parlow. She attended Grafton High School and lived at The Oak Court Group Home in Port Washington for over 20 years. Melinda was employed with Portal Industries in Port Washington. 

Melinda enjoyed the music...

Esther R. Bennig

Esther R. Bennig

Jun 8, 2024

Esther Ruby Kuehnast Bennig, age 104, of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin passed away on June 8, 2024 at Pine Haven Christian Home.

 

She was born at home near Thor, Iowa on December 21, 1919. After attending rural schools she graduated from Thor High School as valedictorian in 1938 and received several scholarships to business schools. In 1940 she married Otto R. Bennig,...

Don L. Schmitt

Don L. Schmitt

Jun 8, 2024

Donald “Don” L. Schmitt was called home by His Lord & Savior on June 8th, 2024 at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice. Don was the son of the late Peter Sr. & Ruth (Grotegut) Schmitt and was born in Byron, Michigan on July 8, 1936. He graduated from Kiel High School in 1954.

 

Don served his country in the U S Army from 1955...

Patricia Ann Vercouteren

Patricia Ann Vercouteren

Jun 7, 2024

Patricia Ann Vercouteren, 73, of Oostburg, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 7, 2024, at her home after a long journey with diabetes that took a toll on her over the past 35 years. 

Pat was born on March 30, 1951, to Stanley and Betty (Mac Williams) Pantel in Sheboygan. Pat was united in marriage...

Christine Elizabeth "Pixie" Penner

Christine Elizabeth "Pixie" Penner

Jun 4, 2024

Christine Elizabeth “Pixie” Penner passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

Beloved sister of Patricia Penner, (John Newell), Deborah Essenburg, Marcia Penner, Robert Todd Penner, (Sonja) and Carl Penner, (Jonni). Cherished aunt of Christopher Pax, Julia Van Dinter, Alexandra and Katherine Essenburg. Bobby Penner, and Melanie Penner.

Loving great aunt to Sophia and William Van Dinter and Olivia Pax. Preceded in...

Harry W. Makoutz

Harry W. Makoutz

Jun 2, 2024

Harry W. Makoutz passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice surrounded by his loving family. He was 94 years old.

 

Harry was born July 13, 1929 in Milwaukee, the son of John and Verna (Kowalosk) Makoutz.

 

On February 7, 1948, he was united in marriage with Patricia Filz in Milwaukee, and they were “lovers always.” He loved...

James Forrest Russell

James Forrest Russell

Jun 1, 2024

James F. Russell, 87, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on June 1, 2024, at Pine Haven Covenant Home where he was a resident for the past three years. 

Jim was born October 3, 1936 to Forrest O. and Elvera V. (Jefson) Russell in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  In 1954, Jim graduated from La Crosse Central High School. He continued his education at...

Kyaw Eh

Kyaw Eh

Jun 1, 2024

Kyaw Eh, 20, of Sheboygan, passed away at Aurora Sheboygan County Medical Center on June 1, 2024.

Kyaw Eh was born in Thailand to his mother, Muya Htoo now of Sheboygan.

He was a beloved child of God, had a happy spirit, especially when praying and enjoyed fishing.

Kyaw Eh was a member of Immanuel Christian Church and a graduate of Sheboygan North...

RoseMarie Senkbeil

RoseMarie Senkbeil

May 31, 2024

RoseMarie Senkbeil of Sheboygan, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Sheboygan Senior Community. God sent this beautiful angel and blessed her with nearly 105 years on the earth to love, teach, and spread His word. As far as the family is informed, RoseMarie was the oldest resident of Sheboygan County. 

RoseMarie was born on August 23, 1919, in the...

Mildred Olszewski

Mildred Olszewski

May 27, 2024

Mildred “Millie” Jane Olszewski  (Kolich)

Devoted Mother and Caregiver

 

Mildred “Millie” Jane Olszewski (Kolich), 94, died peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024, with her youngest daughter by her side.  She was a resident of Pine Haven Assisted Living in Sheboygan Falls, WI.

 

Millie was born April 20, 1930, in Escanaba, Michigan, to Michael and Katherine Kolich. Millie was one of fourteen children and...

Douglas L. Kennell

Douglas L. Kennell

May 23, 2024

Douglas Lentz Kennell, formerly of Gettysburg, PA, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Plymouth Health Services, his home of the last 3 years. 

Doug was born August 14, 1951 in Gettysburg, PA, the son of Arthur and Mary Louise (Cole) Kennell. He graduated from Gettysburg High School, and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in history from Indiana University...

Thomas L. Keyes

Thomas L. Keyes

May 23, 2024

Thomas L. Keyes, 92, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully at Pine Haven Christian Home on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

 Thomas was born September 12, 1931 in Sheboygan, the son of Edmund and Arletta (Scharinger) Keyes. In 1949, he graduated from Plymouth High School, and went on to study farming in Madison, and later graduated with a degree in Tool Design...

Mary Katherine "Kay" O'Donnell

Mary Katherine "Kay" O'Donnell

May 21, 2024

Mary Katherine “Kay” O’Donnell passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. She was 89 years old.

Kay was born September 9, 1934 in North Tonawanda, NY, the daughter of Frank and Florence (Maderer) Greene. She graduated from North Tonawanda High School. 

Kay was united in marriage with Lawrence O’Donnell in New York. He preceded her in death in...