Obituaries

Mar 23, 2021

Jeffrey Robert Hand of Sheboygan Falls passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening March 23rd, 2021 at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. He was 67 years old.

Jeff was born on March 8th, 1954 in Sheboygan to Robert and Margit Hand. Jeff graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School with the Class of 1972. Jeff was a journeyman tool and diemaker,...

Mar 22, 2021

Louis Eugene (Gene) Hastings died peacefully at home in The Villages, FL on Monday March 22, 2021. He was born November 29, 1934 in Onarga, IL, the son of Jeanette (Michels) Hastings and L. Hastings. He was raised in Onarga by his mother and stepfather Harold Kincade. He held several jobs in his youth: delivering milk bottles & ice...

Mar 22, 2021

Scott Kelley, 53, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2021, in Sheboygan Falls, at his home, with his family by his side.

Scott was born on April 18, 1967 in Sheboygan, to Kenneth and Judith (Magner) Kelley.

Scott graduated from Oostburg High School in 1986 and worked for over 33 years for...

Mar 21, 2021

Kenneth J. Nelson, 85, of Sheboygan, died peacefully at Sheboygan Senior Community on March 21, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children.  He was diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer in August 2020.

Ken was born on September 22, 1935 at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, the son of John C. and Marie M. (Brotz) Nelson of Kohler. ...

Mar 18, 2021

James H. VerGowe, age 78, passed away Thursday evening, March 18, 2021 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

James was born September 30, 1942 in Sheboygan, the son of Jesse and Alma (Ludens) VerGowe. He attended school in Oostburg, and went on to work at Georgia Pacific for 42 years as a forklift operator.

James...

Mar 17, 2021

“May the luck of the Irish enfold you.  Saint Patrick behold you.”

On Wednesday, March 17th, 2021, Nora Salata, loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great- Grandmother passed away just days before her birthday. Nora was born in County Donegal, Ireland on March 21st, 1934 to Padrick and Sarah (McGeever) McGinley.  She left Ireland to work and live in...

Mar 17, 2021

Harlan “Bud” Obbink, 82, of Oostburg, met his Savior on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

Bud was born to Harry and Henrietta (Simmelink) Obbink on May 23, 1938 in Sheboygan.

Bud was united in marriage to Marjorie Kappers on January 17, 1959 at First Presbyterian Church in Oostburg. He was employed at Mercury Marine for over...

Mar 15, 2021

Lee R. Pattison, of Cedar Grove, passed away Monday morning March 15, 2021 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. He was 62 years old.

Lee was born December 26, 1958 in Milwaukee, the son of Joseph and Marian (nee Lenicheck) Pattison. He graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee. He went on to work in the construction...

Mar 12, 2021

Donald C. Herman, 83, passed away Friday, March 12th at his home at Lincoln Village, 1330 W. Lincoln Ave., Port Washington.

Don was born on August 21st, 1937 to Carl and Bessie (Schaefer) Herman. He grew up in Beloit and graduated from Beloit High School in 1955. In 1959, he was united in marriage to Donna May...

Mar 12, 2021

Laura Nemitz, 94, passed away on March 12, 2021, at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility.

Laura was born on June 30, 1926, in Ashtabula, OH to Earl and Lula (Jerauld) Little. She graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1944. Laura had been active on the class' reunion committees.  Over the years, she had been employed by Hotel...

Mar 7, 2021

Jolynn Kay (Schefsky) Kuehl, 40, of Sheboygan, passed away on March 7, 2021.

Jolynn was born on February 14, 1981 to Alan and Jackie Schefsky. She was a graduate of Lakeland University where she studied education. She was also a graduate of Lakeshore Technical College where she pursued an interest in healthcare.

Jolynn enjoyed spending...

Mar 5, 2021

Ann Kaland, 96, formerly of Cedar Grove passed away Friday morning, March 5, 2021 at New Perspective Healthcare in Sun Prairie, her home of the last 9 years.

Ann was born October 8, 1924 in Washington DC, the daughter of Henry “Brent” and Lenore (nee Gerlach) Daniel. She graduated from Calvin Coolidge High School in Washington DC,...

Feb 28, 2021

Karen J. (Eernisse) Otte, 74, of Cedar Grove, met her Lord and Savior on February 28, 2021 at Sharon Richardson Hospice.

Karen J. Meeusen was born on June 23, 1946, in Sheboygan to Lester & Muriel (Huibregtse) Meeusen. She was a graduate of Cedar Grove High School and Sheboygan Vocation and Technical School.

She was...

Feb 26, 2021

Dorothy Marie (Fleming) Ruh, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, at her home, at the age of 91 years young.

Dorothy was born on June 15, 1929, in Milwaukee to Paul and Josephine (Clauss) Bantz. She was a graduate of Pius XI High School in 1947.

On May 14, 1949, Dorothy...

Feb 25, 2021

Maria T. Bauer, 91, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2021. Maria was born on June 30, 1929, in Munich, Germany. On December 20, 1954, Maria married her best friend, Hans W. Bauer in Germany. He preceded her in death in February of 2011.  Maria is survived by a beloved son, Carl (Annie) Bauer; grandchildren, Michelle,...

Feb 24, 2021

Sandra M. Silvis, 75, of Kiel, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Oak Creek Assisted Living.

Sandra was born on August 14, 1945, in Two Rivers to Reuben and Elizabeth (Fanslau) Hawkins. She was a graduate of Sheboygan North High School in 1963.

Sandra had a strong...

Feb 20, 2021

Margaret Jeanne Desotelle, formerly of Fish Creek, passed away early Saturday morning, February 20, 2021, at Cedar Grove Gardens. She was 89 years old.

Margaret “Jeanne” was born on September 13, 1931, in Fish Creek to Oscar and Karen Margaret (Gunnerson) Reinhard. She graduated from Gibraltar High School in 1947, earned her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Marion...

Feb 16, 2021

Jaime Ayala-Olmos, 60, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Hospital.

Jaime was born on April 20, 1960 to Enrique Ayala-Dias and Oliva Olmos-Cruz in Mexico.

Jamie is survived by his wife, Elvia; children: Jaime, Ivan, Emanuel, Jose, Maria B., and Yesenia Ayala; mother, Oliva Olmos; siblings, Horacio,...

Feb 12, 2021

Ronald H. Rach, 84, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at Pine Haven Covenant Home in Sheboygan Falls.  Ronald was born June 27, 1936, the son of Hugo and Minnie (nee Nadler) Rach.  He graduated from Kiel High School in 1954, and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. On October 12, 1957, he was united...

Feb 9, 2021

Ronald Lee Jensema, 87, of Oostburg, went to be with his Savior on February 9, 2021, at Cedar Grove Gardens. Ronald was born on March 7, 1933 in Town of Lima, to Bernard Jensema and Sylvia (nee Schreurs) Jensema. He was a 1951 graduate of Oostburg High School. After high school, he went on to serve his country in the...