Obituaries
David Orville Specht
Aug 28, 2024
David Orville Specht, 74, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Dave was born on May 5, 1950, to Orville and Kathleen (Mauer) Specht in Sheboygan. He graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1968. Dave was united in marriage to Margaret Hahn on April 22, 1995.
Dave served in the U.S. Army National Guard from...
James Peter Denzin
Aug 24, 2024
James (“Jim”) Peter Denzin, 93, of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, died peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday evening, August 24, 2024, at Pine Haven Christian Home in Oostburg, where he resided for the last 4 months.
Jim was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on January 30, 1931, the son of the late Arthur and Edna Mae (Ingelse) Denzin. He graduated...
Jerome F. Wyckoff
Aug 21, 2024
Jerome Wyckoff, 89, formerly of Eagle River and Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.
Jerome was born April 10, 1935 in Sheboygan, the son of John and Marie (Toomey) Wyckoff. He was raised in Sheboygan Falls, graduating from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1953. He went on to serve his country in...
Larry John Ten Pas
Aug 21, 2024
Larry John Ten Pas, 80, of Cedar Grove, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center – Sheboygan.
Larry was born on April 24, 1944, to William and Iva (Meylink) Ten Pas in Sheboygan. He graduated from Cedar Grove High School and went on to serve in the US Army in Korea from 1962-1965.
Larry was united in marriage...
Michael E. Schaller
Aug 18, 2024
Michael E. Schaller passed away at his home in Waldo on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was 69 years old.
Michael was born February 3, 1955 in Sheboygan, the son of Roman Sr. and Loretta (Mauer) Schaller. He attended Sheboygan Falls High School, graduating in 1973.
Michael was united in marriage to Tammy Johanning on December 16, 1977 in Sheboygan Falls.
Mike worked...
Linda Schwam Merkel
Aug 14, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Linda Schwam Merkel, born in Sheboygan and a long time resident of Milwaukee’s North Shore. She passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at St. Nicholas Hospital. She was 74 years old.
Born on January 19, 1950, to Harold and Hova (Shectman) Schwam, Linda was a proud graduate of Sheboygan...
Geraldine Elaine Kreidler
Aug 13, 2024
Geraldine Hildegarde Elaine Kreidler, 83, of Sheboygan passed away on August 13, 2024, of dementia at Prairie Home Assisted Living in Menasha.
Geraldine was born on January 12, 1941, to Elmer and Verona (Gruenewald) Perronne in the Town of Schleswig. She was baptized at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Town of Herman by Rev. Kitzrow. On November 30, 1963, Geraldine was united...
Steven "Chris" Helmer
Aug 11, 2024
Steven “Chris” Helmer, passed away Sunday evening, August 11, 2024 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice surrounded by his family, following a 2 year battle with cancer. He was 52 years old.
Chris was born August 25, 1971 in Plymouth, the son of Steven and Cathy (Schultz) Helmer. Growing up, Chris belonged to 4H, enjoyed visits to his grandparent’s farm, played...
Earl Burton Opgenorth
Aug 8, 2024
Earl Burton Opgenorth, 96, of Sheboygan Falls and Lakewood, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Sheboygan Health Services.
Earl was born to Anton and Vera (Schuchardt) Opgenorth on May 18, 1928, in the Town of Sheboygan. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1947. Earl was united in marriage to Betty Drews on October 25, 1947, at Our...
Eric Charles Brunnich
Aug 5, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Eric Brunnich, age 78, on August 5, 2024. Eric was born on April 4, 1946, in Milwaukee, WI to Will Charles Brunnich and Lena Krieg Brunnich. His sister, Alice Yolande Land and half-sister, Meta Schmechel, preceded him in death. In 1968 Eric married Patricia Bonnet with whom he was married for 22...
David Shelby Wyatt
Aug 4, 2024
David Shelby Wyatt went peacefully home to his Lord and Savior, Sunday morning, August 4, 2024. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and friend to many.
David was born on August 2, 1935, in Buffalo, New York to George and Nellie (Riggs) Wyatt. Following high school and college courses, he went on to serve his country in...
Herbert "John" Meyer
Aug 4, 2024
Herbert “John" Meyer, 71, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on August 4, 2024, at Aurora St Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee after a brief battle with cancer.
Herbert was born on August 3, 1953 in Sheboygan to Herbert and Charlotte (Sherman) Meyer.
John was a skilled tradesman who worked for various local construction businesses. An avid Milwaukee Brewers fan, John enjoyed hunting,...
Lawrence "Larry" Allen Kappers
Aug 2, 2024
Lawrence “Larry” Allen Kappers, 83, of Oostburg, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Pine Haven Christian Communities – Giddings Campus.
Larry was born on May 27, 1941, to Benjamin and Florence (Bloemers) Kappers in Sheboygan. He graduated from Oostburg High School in 1959 and went on to graduate from Central College in Pella, Iowa in 1963. Larry was united...
Bernice L. Buck
Jul 27, 2024
Bernice L. Buck, of Sheboygan and formerly of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan. She was 85 years old.
Bernice was born February 11, 1939 in Nebraska, the daughter of Virgil and Thelma (Cornealson) Welch.
In 1956, Bernice was united in marriage with Earnest C. Buck in Parkersburg, WV. He preceded her in...
Joanne Marie Gesch
Jul 20, 2024
Joanne Marie Gesch, 89, of Sheboygan, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Songbird Pond Assisted Living in Plymouth.
Joanne was born on February 12, 1935, to Joseph Jocis and Anna (Vertacic) Jocis Guckeisen in Sheboygan. She attended St. Peter Claver and graduated from Central High School in 1953. Joanne worked at Leverenz Shoe Co as an assembly line worker...
Sharon Telschow
Jul 19, 2024
Sharon Lucille (Clifton) Telschow received the ultimate birthday present, going to heaven and joining the Lord on her 89th birthday, July 19, 2024. She was born in Austin, Minnesota on July 19, 1935, to Kenneth and Lucille Clifton, the first of five children. She attended school in Owen and Stratford, WI and graduated from Stratford High School in 1953, where...
Melvin Wensink
Jul 19, 2024
Melvin Dwaine Wensink, 93, of Gibbsville, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls.
Melvin was born to Dewey and Mary (Blok) Wensink in the Town of Lima on December 23, 1930. He attended 5 Corners School and later served his country in the United States Army where he was stationed in...
Pearl M. Vogds
Jul 13, 2024
Pearl M. Vogds, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Lakehouse in Sheboygan. She was 98 years old.
Pearl was born to Alexander and Hildegarde (Meyer) Roob. She attended Central High School. She was united in marriage to Leander Vogds at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Sheboygan. He preceded her in death in 1994. Pearl was...
Terence J. Scholten
Jul 10, 2024
Terence “Terry” Scholten, joined his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was 61 years old.
Terence was born September 19, 1962 in Sheboygan, the son of John and Beverly (Harmelink) Scholten. He grew up in Oostburg, graduating from Oostburg High School in 1981.
On November 24, 2000, Terry was united in marriage with Brenda Mischock at St. John Evangelist...
Darlene A. Block
Jul 9, 2024
The world lost one of the good ones on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, when Darlene Ann Block made her earthly exit following a hard-fought battle with metastatic breast cancer. She died as she lived, with incredible courage, uncommon strength, deep concern for others, and a sharp sense of humor.
Darlene came into the world on August 16, 1956, the fourth of...