Obituaries

Apr 8, 2021

Edythe "Edie" LeRoy, 87, formerly of 1163 Fond Du Lac Ave, Sheboygan Falls passed away peacefully Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Rocky Knoll Healthcare Center, where she had been a resident since 2016.

Edie was born Edythe Preder on April 26, 1933, the youngest of 9 children to the late John and Alice (Shaver) Preder in Sheboygan...

Apr 6, 2021

Mark H. TeGrotenhuis, 66, of Oostburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Mark was born on October 29, 1954 to Wayne and Marian (Smies) TeGrotenhuis. He attended Cedar Grove High School, where he graduated in 1972. He was united in marriage to Pam Brill on...

Apr 5, 2021

Carole Koerner went joyfully to her heavenly home to be with Jesus on Monday, April 5, 2021, at the age of 85.

Carole was born to Felix and Elizabeth (Peerenboom) Koerner on May 5, 1935, in Neenah, Wisconsin.  She was raised by her loving grandparents, George and Lavina (Harwood) Peerenboom in Green Bay, WI, and in Appleton,...

Apr 5, 2021

Jean Wilma Mentink, 97, of Oostburg, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 5, 2021, at Pine Haven Christian Communities - Oostburg Campus. Born to Harold and Hattie (TerMaat) DeMaster on December 29, 1923, in the Town of Holland, she was a 1941 graduate of Cedar Grove High School. On September 27, 1946, Jean married her best...

Apr 1, 2021

Jeffrey A. Lewin, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Oostburg on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Jeffrey was born July 14, 1953 in Milwaukee, the son of Marvin and Margaret (nee Walsh) Lewin. He graduated from Nicolet High School in 1971 and went on to study at UW Stout. For over 30 years, he worked...

Apr 1, 2021

Scott J. Kildea, age 57, passed away Thursday morning, April 1, 2021 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls after a long battle with cancer.

Scott was born December 10, 1963 in Darby, Pennsylvania, the son of John and Mary Lou (nee Salter) Kildea. Growing up in a military family, he graduated from Augsburg High...

Mar 30, 2021

Bernette Edna DeZwarte, 84, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Hospital.

She was born on March 16, 1937 to Rubin and Edna (Buttke) Blanke in Sheboygan.

Bernette was united in marriage to Roger Theobald on November 12, 1955 at Salem Plankroad United Church of Christ. Roger preceded...

Mar 29, 2021

Marijean A. Dulmes, 89, of Oostburg, passed away early Monday morning, March 29, 2021 at Pine Haven Christian Home.

Marijean was born June 11, 1931 in Sheboygan, the daughter of Isaac and Elida (nee Eichhorn) Theune. She was a 1949 graduate of Oostburg High School.

On September 2, 1950 she was united in marriage with...

Mar 25, 2021

Dorothy Dulmes, 93, of Oostburg, went home to her Lord on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at her home.  She was born on July 19, 1927 to the late William and Marie (Potter) Hoftiezer in Sheboygan.

Dorothy met Ralph Dulmes, the love of her life at CE (Christian Endeavor) at Gibbsville Reformed Church.  Their friendship progressed into love and...

Mar 24, 2021

Michael Frederick Walter, 63, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

He was born to Jerome and Gloria (Holtzmann) Walter on May 2, 1957 in Sheboygan. Mike was united in marriage to Cynthia on May, 23rd, 1986.

Mike was employed at Bemis Manufacturing as a material handler for over 45 years....

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...