Obituaries

Oct 10, 2022

James P. Budrick, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022 at his son’s home in Elkhart Lake. He was 79 years old.

James was born December 28, 1942 in Port Washington to James Sr. and Hazel (Rismeyer) Budrick. He attended school in Port Washington.

On September 15, 1962 he was united...

Oct 9, 2022

Jayden Michael Laganowski, 21, of Oostburg, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Jayden was born on May 9, 2001, to Michael and Rosa (Velier) Laganowski in Sheboygan.

Jayden was quiet and polite. He was dedicated to everything he put his mind to. Jayden always dreamed of joining the military. He enjoyed wrestling, especially with his siblings...

Oct 8, 2022

Linda R. (Howell) Uglem, 79, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

Linda was born in St. Joseph’s County in Indiana and graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1961. Linda had many hobbies including quilting, oil painting, gardening, cooking gourmet meals, hiking, biking, tennis, golf, creative arts, and...

Sep 29, 2022

Earl Edwin Kneevers, Jr., passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. He was 93 years old.

Earl was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on August 10, 1929. His parents were Earl Edwin Kneevers, Sr. and Erna Steil Kneevers. He was baptized at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on September 1,...

Sep 29, 2022

Todd A. Hitsman passed away tragically as a result of a motorcycle accident on Thursday, September 29, 2022. He was 40 years old.

Todd was born July 13, 1982 in Sheboygan, the youngest child of Duane Hitsman Jr. and Sharon (Burns) Hitsman. He attended Sheboygan Falls High School, graduating in 2001.

Since 2021, Todd had...

Sep 27, 2022

Diane Beth Schreurs, 73, of Cedar Grove, passed away at Sheboygan Aurora Medical Center on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.

Diane was born to John & Betty (Harmelink) Schreurs on December 15, 1948. She began her schooling at Maple Grove Country School in rural Cedar Grove and completed her education at the Lightfoot School in Sheboygan Falls.

Sep 26, 2022

Joseph Melvin Winkler, 77, of Waldo, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center.

Joseph was born to Joseph Francis and Ione Frances (Halbach) Winkler on July 23, 1945, in Fond du Lac. He attended St. John The Baptist Catholic School and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1963. In his early...

Sep 23, 2022

Janice Helen Ongna entered into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father through faith in His son Jesus Christ on Friday, September 23, 2022. She was 89 years old.

Janice was born December 24, 1932 in the town of Lima, daughter of Clarence and Helen (Pietenpol) Ongna. She attended school in Sheboygan Falls, graduating from Sheboygan Falls...

Sep 22, 2022

 

Dr. James D. Factor of Oostburg, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center—Sheboygan after a courageous battle with heart disease, which was recently compounded by a primary cardiac sarcoma. He was 72 years old.

 

Jim was born on January 17, 1950 to Leonard and Grace (Willard) Factor in St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated...

Sep 20, 2022

Marilyn A. Neerhof, 80, of Hingham, entered eternal life on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Marilyn A. Navis was born on June 3, 1942, to Ervin and Dorthy (TenPas) Navis and was a 1960 graduate of Oostburg High School.

On April 27, 1962, Marilyn married her love and best friend,...

Sep 14, 2022

Minnie Della Dykstra, 88, of Hingham, left Pine Haven Christian Communities on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, to meet her Savior Jesus Christ face to face.

Minnie was born to Edward and Nellie (Brill) Kappers on January 17, 1934, in the Town of Wilson. She graduated in 1952 from Oostburg High School. On October 1, 1954, Minnie was...

Sep 14, 2022

Fred G. Gafner, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Cedar Bay West in West Bend. He was 89 years old.

Fred was born April 16, 1933 in West Allis, the only child of Fred and Olga (Griel) Gafner. He attended school in West Allis, graduating in 1951. He went to proudly serve...

Sep 12, 2022

Peggy Wilcox, 76, of Sheboygan Falls went to her heavenly home in the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on September 12, 2022, at her home in Sheboygan Falls surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.  She was born in Milwaukee on May 1, 1946, to Frank and Catherine Dittmer (Ripple) and was baptized on May...

Sep 9, 2022

Joel Tomasik, (51) of Sheboygan Falls, WI, passed away on September 9, 2022.

The family will hold a memorial for Joel at a later date.

Joel was born in Menomonee Falls, WI on September 27, 1970. He graduated from Sussex Hamilton High School.

Joel had a love of good cuisine and worked as...

Sep 6, 2022

Todd Bender, 63, passed away Tuesday morning, September 6, 2022, at his home surrounded by family and friends. Todd was born December 11, 1958, at Dover Airforce Base, DE, the son of Frederick and Evelyn (Painter) Bender.  His high school years were spent in Marquette, MI. He had many friends, including the friends in the United States Marine Corps....

Sep 1, 2022

Kent B. Augustson, 74, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Sheboygan Health Services after a courageous 15 year battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Kent was born March 23, 1948 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Elmer and Geraldine (Binns) Augustson. He graduated from Galesburg High School. He then went on to study at Kansas University where he...

Sep 1, 2022

Darlene M. Rach, 81, Kohler, passed away late Thursday evening, September 1, 2022 at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan.

Darlene was born March 2, 1941 in New Holstein, the daughter of Gilbert “Gibby” and Matilda “Tilly” (Toman) Karls. She graduated from New Holstein High School in 1959.

On June 2, 1962, she was united in...

Aug 28, 2022

Timothy L. Hammelman, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022 at his home in Cleveland surrounded by his loving family. He was 82 years old.

Tim was born August 16, 1940 in Sheboygan, the son of Walter and Ruth (Frewert) Hammelman. He graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1958 and earned his Bachelors Degree in History from...

Aug 27, 2022

Doris Laverne Oonk, 94, of Oostburg, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Pine Haven Christian Communities – Giddings Avenue Campus.

Doris was born to Raymond and Alice (TeBeest) TenDolle on January 16, 1928, in the Town of Lima. She attended Horace Mann Grade School and graduated from Oostburg High School in 1945.

On...

Aug 25, 2022

Betty A. VanOuwerkerk, age 85, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Pine Haven Christian Home.

Betty was born October 12, 1936 to Willard and Valeria (nee Schmitz) VanOuwerkerk, the second of four daughters. She was born and raised on a farm in northern Wisconsin, and her family moved to Sheboygan Falls when she was 15 years...