Obituaries
Anthony Richard Hendrikse
Dec 7, 2023
Anthony Richard Hendrikse passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice surrounded by his family. He was 88 years old.
Rich was born January 5, 1935 in the town of Holland, the youngest child of Anthony and Delia (Dirkse) Hendrikse. He graduated from Oostburg Christian School, and Oostburg High School in 1953.
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Kathleen Louise Reetz
Dec 1, 2023
Kathleen Louise Reetz, 79, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away at her home on Friday, December 1, 2023. Kathy L. Kurtz was born on August 17, 1944 in Madison, Wisconsin to the late Walter and Henrietta (Hinze) Kurtz. She attended DC Everest High School in Wausau and continued her education, later graduating from St. Mary's School of Nursing in June 1965....
Ann Mary VerVelde
Nov 25, 2023
Ann Mary VerVelde, 87, of Oostburg, went Home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Cedar Grove Gardens.
Ann was born on May 21, 1936, to Jesse and Esther (Wilterdink) Hopeman in Sheboygan. She graduated from Oostburg High School in 1953. Ann was united in marriage to Lyle “Duff” VerVelde on October 2, 1954, at Hingham...
Helen Marie Seubert
Nov 24, 2023
Helen Marie Seubert, 94, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Lake House Sheboygan.
Helen was born to Ignatius and Anna (Pongratz) Minch on July 21, 1929, in Blenker, WI. She graduated from PJ Jacobs High School in 1946.
Helen was an active member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Sheboygan Falls. She was a member...
Kelly R. DeRosier
Nov 21, 2023
Kelly R. DeRosier, 66, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center – Sheboygan County.
Kelly was born to Richard and Nolalee (Notz) DeRosier on September 10, 1957, in Two Rivers. He was united in marriage to Amy Stroud on November 16, 1980.
Kelly was employed at Manitowoc Company Shipyards and Watry Industries for...
Peggy A. Mehre
Nov 19, 2023
Peggy Ann Mehre, of Oostburg, formerly of Milwaukee and Pecatonica, IL, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Sheboygan Health Services. She was 85 years old.
Peggy was born February 14, 1938 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Wesley and Marguerite (Pratt) Lutey. She attended Wauwatosa High School, graduating in 1956. She later studied at Alverno College.
Peggy worked...
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.
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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....