Obituaries

Jan 9, 2022

Janet J. Bitter, age 90, passed away on January 9, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at Sheboygan Senior Community Center where she was a resident for the past few years.

She was born in the Town of Mosel on May 16, 1931, to the late Ervin and Meta (Hetzel) Woepse.  On July 8, 1950, Janet was...

Jan 8, 2022

Roger J. Thomas, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 8, 2022, at home.

He was born in Sheboygan on August 5, 1943, to the late Harold and Catherine (DeMey) Thomas.  He attended local schools.  Earlier in life, Roger was employed at Kingsbury Brewery and the Sheboygan County Highway Department.  After retirement, Roger worked...

Jan 6, 2022

Thomas P. Hurley set his course for the crossing and sailed to his next destination with his beloved daughters at his side on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Following a successful career as an employee benefits consultant for many years, he pursued a vocation in the healing arts as a massage and craniosacral therapist. An accomplished sailor and pilot, he traveled by sea and...

Jan 4, 2022

Randal N. Hoard, age 62, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Randal was born on October 2, 1959, in Sheboygan to Arthur and Sandra (Schelbauer) Hoard.

Randy adored his family – especially his nieces. He was an all-around great guy. He was always there to help anyone...

Dec 31, 2021

George-Allen Schneekloth, 66, of Sheboygan, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 11, 1955 in Sheboygan, the son of the late George O. and Constance (Jacobs) Schneekloth.  George-Allen graduated from North High School with the Class of 1973.  On June 12, 1976, he was united in marriage...

Dec 28, 2021

Sally L. Kretchmer, age 79, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 28, 2021, at Pine Haven Christian Home – Haven Campus after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Sally was born on January 22, 1942, to Floyd and Lucille (Davidson) Olson in Illinois. After high school, Sally met Bill Kretchmer, and the two were wed on February 3, 1959,...

Dec 27, 2021

Jackie R. Filipiak, age 64, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully early Monday morning on December 27, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.

Jackie was born on May 30, 1957, in Sheboygan to Milton and LaVerne (Hasche) Bitter. She graduated from Howards Grove High School with the Class of 1975. Jackie was united in marriage to Michael Filipiak...

Dec 25, 2021

Wayne J. Sixel, age 78, of Elkhart Lake passed away on December 25th, 2021.

Wayne was born to Arno & Edna (Riehemann) Sixel on March 23rd, 1943.  He married Rose Zortman in April 1975 in Cleveland.  Wayne graduated from South High School in 1961.  Wayne was in the Army from 1964 to 1966.  He served an apprenticeship at LTC in Tool & Die Trade.  He worked at Hysen Manufacturing, Plymouth Die...

Dec 20, 2021

Michael “Mike” Robert Horon, age 39, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Aurora – St. Luke’s in Milwaukee.

Mike was born to Sharon Bone and Robert Horon in Sheboygan on December 6, 1982. Mike was a 2001 graduate of Sheboygan North High School.

After high...

Dec 20, 2021

Albert F. Zaletel Jr., 73, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully Monday evening, December 20, 2021, at home, with his loving family by his side.

Albert was born on November 21, 1948, in Sheboygan, WI, son of the late Albert Sr. and Josephine (Gluck) Zaletel. He graduated in 1967 from Sheboygan South High School. Albert proudly served his...

Dec 12, 2021

Audrey W. Sabrowsky, 80, of Sheboygan, was called to the Lord on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Pine Haven Christian Home in Sheboygan Falls.

She was born June 11, 1941, in Sheboygan to the late Alex and Adella (Kaminski) Yurk.  Audrey graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1959.  On September 14, 1963 she was...

Dec 11, 2021

Pam Marie Finnell, 53, of Howards Grove, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center.  She was born February 12, 1968 in Green Bay to Lawrence and Linda (Derrenne) Shefchik.  Pam graduated from West De Pere High School and went on to receive her degree from Lakeland Technical College.

On October 19,...

Dec 8, 2021

On December 8, 2021 at the age of 82, Robert Wilfred Schmidt held his guardian angel's hand and left his earthly family as he passed into the love and light of Jesus. He is now in our Lord's loving care.

Robert was born on January 28, 1939 to Henry and Althea (Littmann) Schmidt in Sheboygan, WI. He...

Dec 7, 2021

Gary E. “Gerry” McGinnes, age 71, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, December 7, 2021.

Gerry was born on April 13, 1950, to Charles and Julia (Brewer) McGinnes in Keokuk, Iowa. He spent his early years in Hamilton, IL, before his family moved to Scottsdale, AZ, when he was 14 years old. Gerry was working at the Scottsdale Memorial Hospital...

Dec 6, 2021

Mary Strmec, age 67, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Monday morning on December 6, 2021, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, WI.

Mary was born on May 2, 1954, in Sheboygan, WI, to Ludwig and Mary (Razel) Strmec. Her mother passed away when Mary was 13 years old Ludwig remarried Louise. Mary attended Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic School early in her life. As a...

Dec 5, 2021

On Dec. 5th, 2021, Keith D Blevons, age 87 of Howards Grove, WI, left his earthly life and went to be with his Lord and Savior.

Keith was born in Wauwatosa, WI on March 11th, 1934, to Harry and Violet (nee Farber) Blevons. In 1945 they moved to Sheboygan where Keith attended Washington Elementary School and St....

Dec 2, 2021

Bert Dreps, age 93, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday afternoon, December 2, 2021.

Bert was born in Sheboygan on September 13, 1928, to Hilbert and Frances (Hertel) Dreps. He graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1946. Bert enlisted and sailed around the world on the USS Tarawa from 1948-1949....

Dec 2, 2021

Dennis A. Dohms, age 53, of Sheboygan passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021, surrounded by his family with his loving wife by his side.

He was born on December 12, 1967, in Sheboygan, to Daniel and Diane (Kaboord) Dohms.  He graduated from North High School and then attended UW Parkside.  In the fall of 1992 Dennis...

Dec 1, 2021

Marlys I. Ziegelbauer, age 83, of Sheboygan, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

Marlys was born on November 20, 1938, in Sheboygan, to the late Edwin and Alma (Roever) Lugg.  She graduated from North High School with the class of 1957.

On August 2, 1958, Marlys married James L. Ziegelbauer...

Nov 30, 2021

Jeffrey D. Gruber, age 72, passed away at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.  He was born, the second of nine children, on October 16, 1949, to Frederick and Ann (Meissner) Gruber.

He graduated from Sheboygan North High School.  Jeffrey completed his Certified Financial Planning designation from the college for Financial Planning in...