Obituaries
Henry "Hank" J Kruis
Nov 19, 2023
Henry “Hank” Kruis, Jr., age 88, of Oostburg passed away Sunday morning, November 19, 2023 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.
Hank was born May 13, 1935 in Sheboygan to Henry Sr. and Anna (Den Boer) Kruis. He was a 1954 graduate of Sheboygan North High School.
Hank enlisted in the United States Army in...
Alan A. Harms
Nov 18, 2023
Alan A. Harms, 81, of Howards Grove, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.
Alan was born to Carl and Marie (Zuengler) Harms on June 13, 1942, in Sheboygan. He attended Millersville Grade School and graduated from Howards Grove High School in 1960. Alan was confirmed at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls.
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Patricia Schaefer Hanson
Nov 7, 2023
Patricia Schaefer Hanson November 7, 2023Patricia Schaefer Hanson, 70 of Brightwood, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at her home. She was born on September 2, 1953 to the late Sylvester Schaefer and Evangaline Heltzel Schaefer. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Edward Schaefer and John Schaefer.She is survived by her husband, Curtis Louis...
Cole Davis
Nov 2, 2023
Cole Davis, 24, entered into God’s Kingdom unexpectedly on November 2, 2023.
He was born on November 30, 1998, and is survived by his mother, Lynnie Baker; siblings, Rachael Saunier, Taylor Davis, Emilee Harper, Delilah Scheele, Carlee Davis, Harrison, and Hailey; nephews, Tanner Torres, Marshal Saunier, Jace Scheele; niece, Natalie Harper; uncle, Edward James Baker; aunt, Mary Baker. He is...
Audrey Lynn Van Ess
Nov 2, 2023
Audrey Lynn (Jorsch)Van Ess
November 11th 1949 - November 2nd 2023
Audrey passed away peacefully at Sharon Richardson Hospice from a lengthy illness, on November 2nd_ surrounded by her loving family. Celebrating this incredible life is an easy task, as she was a unique personality and mind that all fell in love with.
Early on she displayed a mental aptitude...
David Kruis
Oct 31, 2023
David Kruis, 76, of Oostburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his home.
Dave was born on December 10, 1946, in Sheboygan to Lester and LaVonne (DeZoute) Kruis. He graduated from Cedar Grove High School in 1965. Dave went on to serve in the US Army in the military police. Dave was united in marriage to Kathy Klug...
Bennett P. Woveras
Oct 27, 2023
Bennett P. Woveras, 60, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, at his home. The love of his life, Jessica Knapp, and his family were at his side. Ben was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer five years ago. Ben's story is an inspiration as he defied the odds again and again and again. His attitude during this time was to...
Ronald L. Cobb
Oct 26, 2023
Ronald Cobb (66) of Sheboygan, passed away on October 26, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital after a long fight with Leukemia.
Born on November 18, 1956, in Midland, MI, to Rev. Tyrus and Alice (Lyons) Cobb, he proudly served in the Army National Guard from 1976 to 1982 after graduating from Sheboygan North High School in 1975.
On...
Nancy Lemkuil
Oct 22, 2023
Nancy E. Lemkuil, 86, of Sheboygan, passed away at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home in Sheboygan.
On December 28, 1936, Nancy was born in Sheboygan to Harold and Marion (Arnoldi) Lemkuil. Growing up on the family farm in the Town of Sheboygan, Nancy helped raise horses, cows, dogs, and of course, chickens. In her youth, Nancy was an avid horseback...
Elaine Wangeman
Oct 22, 2023
Elaine Wangeman, 78, of Cedar Grove, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice surrounded by her family. She left this world the way she lived – on her own terms.
Elaine was born December 14, 1944 in Oceanside, CA, the daughter of Frederick and Elaine (Stuermer) Arpke. She grew up in Sheboygan, graduating...
Gail Meerdink
Oct 20, 2023
Gail Meerdink, 89, of Cedar Grove passed away on the morning of October 20, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Gail was born to Jerry and Amelia Mulder on August 19, 1934, in Waterford, Wisconsin, and spent her early years in Port Washington before moving to Oostburg. There she attended Oostburg High School, where she was active in the...
Joyce D. Kuhlow
Oct 15, 2023
Joyce D. Kuhlow, 77, of Hingham, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center.
Joyce was born to Lloyd and Delores (Veldman) Hoitink in Sheboygan on September 25, 1946. She graduated from Cedar Grove High School in 1964.
Joyce was united in marriage to Allen Kuhlow on April 27, 1968, at Hingham Church. Over the...
John "Jack" Arends
Oct 14, 2023
John “Jack” Arends passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the age of 72. He was born in Milwaukee but lived most of his life in Sheboygan County.
Jack is survived by his wife, Cheryl of 46 years; two children, Melissa (Cedric) Rembert and Jamison (Melinda) Arends; along with six grandchildren, Derrick, Olivia & Maxwell Rembert, Benny, Danny, &...
Jerry Huibregtse
Oct 12, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Lee Huibregtse, 85, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on October 12, 2023. Jerry was born to John and Helen (Duerloo) Huibregtse on May 14, 1938, in Sheboygan Falls. He was a 1958 graduate from Sheboygan Falls High School.
Jerry married Kathleen “Kay” Ferguson on July 19, 1958, at St....
Rose Marie Diener
Oct 11, 2023
Rose Marie (Nisporic) Diener received her crown of glory and laid it at her Savior’s feet on October 11, 2023.
She was born on March 28, 1951, to William and Margaret (Brown) Nisporic of Sheboygan. She was united in marriage to Allen Diener on October 14, 1972, and God blessed them with 3 children.
Rose attended Sheboygan County Teacher’s College,...
Mark E. Johnson
Oct 9, 2023
Mark E. Johnson, age 75 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, October 9, 2023 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.
Mark was born August 21, 1948 in Des Moines, IA, the son of Clifford and Violet (Hiles) Johnson. The family later moved to the Florissant/St. Louis area. After school, he proudly served his country in...
L. Don DuMez
Oct 5, 2023
L. Don DuMez, 86, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls surrounded by his family. There is comfort knowing he is standing before his Savior, whole again.
Don was born August 19, 1937 in Sheboygan, the son of Bernard and Beatrice (Dirkse) DuMez. He grew up in Oostburg, graduating from Oostburg...
Leonard A. Widder
Oct 3, 2023
Leonard Widder, 91, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice surrounded by his loving family.
Leonard was born August 4, 1932, the son of Gustave and Ida (Miller) Widder. He grew up in Sheboygan Falls, graduating from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1951. He went on to serve his country...
Audrey Mae Fuhrmann
Sep 29, 2023
Audrey M. Fuhrmann, 89, of Sheboygan, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.
Audrey was born on September 9, 1934, to Leon and Ida (Fritz) Carpenter in Campbellsport. She graduated from Campbellsport High School and went on to St. Agnes School of Nursing, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1955. On...
Miriam Ruth Heideman
Sep 18, 2023
Miriam Ruth Heideman, 88, Hingham, a resident of Pine Haven Christian Home, entered her eternal home on Monday, September 18, 2023, while her husband was at her side, holding her hand.
Miriam, daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Dekker) Swart, was born in Hingham on February 18, 1935. She attended Hingham Grade School and graduated from Oostburg High School...