Obituaries

Jan 3, 2022

Thomas D. Berlin passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was 73 years old.

Tom was born December 7, 1948 in Sheboygan, the oldest of three sons of Carl F. and Lydia (nee Klauser) Berlin.  He graduated from Kohler High School in 1967, and went on to...

Dec 27, 2021

William Charles Guenther, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away Monday afternoon, December 27, 2021, at Countryside Manor.

Bill was born March 28, 1944, in Sheboygan, the son of Francis and Etta (nee Freyberg Guenther. He graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1962 and went on to study at Sheboygan Vocational School for a year. He worked at...

Dec 26, 2021

Todd Ertl, 58, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 26, 2021, in Neenah, WI.

Todd was born on August 11, 1963, to Jerome and Shirley (Carolfi) Ertl in Sheboygan. He graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School.

Todd enjoyed wrestling and football in his younger years.  He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, his fantasy football...

Dec 24, 2021

Marjorie Jane Obbink, 83, of Oostburg, met her Savior on Friday, December 24, 2021.

Marge was born to Edward and Nellie (Brill) Kappers on April 9, 1938 in Oostburg. She was united in marriage to Harlan “Bud” Obbink on January 17, 1959 at First Presbyterian Church in Oostburg.

Marge was a longtime member of First...

Dec 23, 2021

Elroy N. Herms, of Random Lake, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake. He was 90 years old.

Roy was born May 28, 1931 in Milwaukee, the son of Hugo “Howard” and Hilda (nee Schallock) Herms. He attended Boys’ Technical High School, and later studied to be a journeyman electrician....

Dec 22, 2021

Amira Katusimie Kromah, 11, of Sheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Campus.

Amira was born to Musa Kromah and Elizabeth Wah on June 7, 2010, in Milwaukee. She attended St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School in Sheboygan where she was school treasurer. Amira was a member of Pentecostals...

Dec 22, 2021

Bradley L. Eckwielen, 57, entered eternal life on December 22, 2021, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Brad Eckwielen was born in Ionia, MI on November 18, 1964, to James Eckwielen and Mary (Neerhof) Eckwielen. Brad was a 1983 graduate of Sheboygan County Christian High School and continued his education at LTC where he took the Electronics...

Dec 22, 2021

James Kerry Eberhardt, 80, of Adell, entered into eternal life with his Heavenly Father on December 22, 2021, at St. Nicholas Hospital with his family by his side.

James Eberhardt was born on November 11, 1941, to Oswald & Olga Eberhardt in Sheboygan.

Jim was baptized on December 7, 1941, the same day that Pearl...

Dec 20, 2021

Ruth H. Fasse, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Ruth was born on May 19,1928 in Sheboygan, WI, the second of five children to Erich and Minnie (Reimer) Ponath. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church, and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan.

Ruth attended St....

Dec 19, 2021

Brian Woveras, 66, passed away Sunday morning, December 19, 2021 at his home in Sheboygan Falls with his family at his side.

Brian was born April 19, 1955 in Sheboygan, the son of Rodney P. and Lois (nee Kohlhagen) Woveras. He attended school in Sheboygan Falls, graduating from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1973.

On...

Dec 12, 2021

Carter Brent Protzmann, 69, of Oostburg, left his earthly home on Sunday, December 12, 2021, to go to his Heavenly Home, prepared by his Savior Jesus Christ.

Carter was born on October 27, 1952, to Wayne and Arlene (Schmoller) Protzmann in Milwaukee. He was united in marriage to Sharon Purfuerst on August 28, 1971 in Milwaukee.

Dec 11, 2021

Allan A. Steffen passed away peacefully Saturday morning, December 11, 2021 at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home. He was 75 years old.

Al was born September 11, 1946 in Milwaukee, the son of Louis and Frances (nee Freund) Steffen. He attended Chilton High School.  Al went on to work in the automotive field, first as an auto mechanic...

Dec 9, 2021

Lois Grace Grossheim, 92, of Oostburg, died on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Pine Haven Christian Communities-Haven Drive Campus.

Lois G. Debbink was born on September 1, 1929, in the Town of Lima, the daughter of the late John and Lena (Verhulst) Debbink. She attended Gibbsville Grade School, Oostburg High School and Sheboygan Business College.

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Dec 9, 2021

David “Todd” Daane, 58, of Oostburg, entered eternal life on December 9, 2021, with his family by his side. Even amidst his many prolonged health issues, he knew that his life was in the hands of His Lord.

Todd was born on March 2, 1963, to David M. & Clara (Todd) Daane.  He was a 1981 graduate...

Dec 8, 2021

Mary Ann (Smies) Claerbaut, of Oostburg, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Countryside Manor in Sheboygan. She was 82 years old.

Mary Ann was born March 5, 1939 to Jannes and Elvira (Bruggink) Smies. She graduated from Oostburg High School in 1956 and went on to work at Citizen’s Bank of Sheboygan from 1956-1971.

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Dec 6, 2021

Christine T. Martin passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at her home.

Christine was born August 5, 1948 in Pontiac, IL to John and Margaret (nee Titus) Thornton. After high school, she earned her RN degree. Most recently, Christine worked as a cosmetologist.

Christine is survived by 2 daughters, 1 son, 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren,...

Dec 6, 2021

Shirley Ann De Smidt, 89, went to be with her Lord on December 6, 2021, at Pine Haven Christian Communities-Oostburg Campus.

Shirl was born on May 30, 1932, to Francis and Evelyn (Meerdink) Van Dreese in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of Oostburg High School.

On October 22, 1955, Shirl married her best friend,...

Dec 1, 2021

Nathaniel J. Ziegler “Scooby”, 41, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

Nathan was born January 15, 1980 in Manitowoc, the son of Joseph and Janet (nee Slabe) Ziegler. He attended North Fond du Lac School District, Wilson Elementary School, Farnsworth Middle School and Sheboygan South High School. He worked at UPS for over 10 years,...

Nov 30, 2021

Jonathan D. Weavers, 48, of Oostburg, passed away at 5:19 p.m., November 30, with family and friends, and Liz at his side at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Jon was born to Dave and Lori (Vander Weerdt) Weavers on January 24, 1973. He attended Oostburg Christian School, Sheboygan County Christian High, and Trinity Christian College. Jon then learned the...

Nov 28, 2021

Beverly Joy Wieskamp, 88, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday afternoon, November 28, 2021.

Beverly was born March 4, 1933 in Oostburg to William and Elizabeth (Theune) Huibregste. She graduated from Oostburg High School in 1951. She was united in marriage to Lee Wieskamp on February 3, 1961 at her parent’s home. The couple...