Obituaries
Blair Michael Semke
Feb 18, 2024
Blair Michael Semke, age 71, passed into eternal life on February 18, 2024. He was born on August 22, 1952 to the late Walter and Elvira (Hakomaki) Semke in Iron Mountain, Michigan. He graduated Forest Park High School in Crystal Falls, Michigan in 1970. He completed the San Diego Ship Fitting Welding Course, and worked there until his dad’s ill...
Andrew C. Creager
Feb 18, 2024
Andrew C. Creager, age 27, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2024.
He was born on March 24, 1996 in Fond du Lac to Anthony Creager and Tracy (Voland) Vaessen. Andrew went to Howards Grove public schools.
Andrew enjoyed being in nature, listening to music and attending music festivals. He will be remembered for being easy going, loving and caring. Andrew had...
Bev Karshner
Feb 16, 2024
Bev B. Karshner, 87, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. She was born February 2, 1937 in Sheboygan to the late John and Leona (Metscher) Moll. Bev graduated from Sheboygan North High School with the Class of 1955.
On September 8,...
Diane Sharon LeClair
Feb 8, 2024
Diane Sharon LeClair, age 71, passed away at her residence on February 8, 2024. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 21, 1952 to the late Phillip and Rose Marie (Leszewski) LeClair. She earned her Associates Degree, and worked for many years in Wood and Sheboygan Counties as an administrative assistant.
Growing up on a Naval base, Diane learned about...
Donald F. Hemb
Feb 2, 2024
Donald F. Hemb, 84, a resident of Rocky Knoll, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan. He was born October 24, 1939 in Spring Valley, Town of Meme to the late Edwin Herman Sr. and LaVerne (Sohn) Hemb. Donny graduated from Kiel High School with the Class of 1957. He then went on to proudly...
Dushan "Duke" J. Rupnik
Jan 26, 2024
Dushan “Duke” J. Rupnik, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan.
He was born in Sheboygan on February 23, 1932, to the late Joseph and Christine (Krainz) Rupnik. He graduated from Central High School. Duke was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1954. On January 15, 1955, Duke was united...
Alvin "Al" H. Bugbee
Jan 26, 2024
Alvin Herbert Bugbee, Jr. “Al”, of Sheboygan, WI, died peacefully on January 26, 2024 at Sharon Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, WI, surrounded by his family.
Al was born on September 6, 1950, in La Crosse, WI to Alvin Herbert, Sr and Lorraine Mary (Young) Bugbee. When Al was 10 the family moved to Milwaukee, WI
Al graduated from Messmer High School...
Eileen Marie Dreczka
Jan 21, 2024
Eileen Dreczka (Ernewein), lost her courageous battle with an infection and Covid, on top of Heart Disease. She peacefully passed from her earthly body into the Heavenly Arms of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Born on July 2, 1963, in Elmira, New York to her mother Beverly Nosowicz ( Levey ) and her late father James Ernewein.
Eileen graduated from Lackawanna Senior High...
Lori A. Damrow
Jan 13, 2024
Lori A. Damrow, 63, of Elkhart Lake formerly of Sheboygan passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 with her husband by her side. She was born on July 28, 1960 in Sheboygan to the late Francis and Judith (Voigt) Biederwolf. Lori graduated from Sheboygan South High School.
Lori united in marriage with Michael Damrow on May 21, 2020....
Arne L. Weinfurter
Jan 13, 2024
Arne L. Weinfurter, age 82, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Countryside Manor where he had been a resident the past five years.
He was born in Marshfield, WI to the late Rudolph and Dorothy (Melson) Weinfurter. He graduated from Wisconsin Rapids High School. Arne proudly served his country in both the United States Navy and the United States...
Russell D. Dean
Jan 12, 2024
Russell D. Dean, age 85, of Sheboygan, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.
He was born in Marathon, WI on July 2, 1938, to the late Arthur and Olive (Milgreen) Dean. On June 15, 1963, Russell was united in marriage to Nancy Morrill. He was employed at Kohler Company for over 38...
Charles "Chuck" H. Brukardt
Jan 11, 2024
Charles “Chuck” H. Brukardt, 87, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and caregivers at his home on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
Chuck was born on May 13, 1936, to Charles and Caroline (Luft) Brukardt in Menominee, Michigan. When Chuck was 15 years old his family moved to the south side of Sheboygan. He graduated from Sheboygan...
Jason James Downing
Jan 5, 2024
Jason James Downing, our beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather entered into the Lord’s heavenly home on Friday, January 5, 2024, at the age of 50 after a brief illness and a 15-year disability following a traumatic brain injury incurred during an assault, while acting as a good Samaritan.
Jason “Jay” was born on November 1, 1973, in West...
Doris T. Hanke
Jan 5, 2024
Doris T. Hanke, 93, of Howards Grove, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at The Waterford at Plymouth surrounded by her family. She was born on July 5, 1930 to the late Hugo and Edna (Kracht) Gessert in Plymouth. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1948.
On May 28, 1949, she married the former Albert "Doc" Hanke,...
Elizabeth “Betty” L. Boeldt
Jan 3, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” L. Boeldt, 84, of Sheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2024 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. Betty was born on November 26, 1939, the daughter of the late Vernon and Myrtle (Carman) Price in Winneconne. She was a 1957 graduate of Beloit Memorial High School.
On June 20, 1959, she united in marriage with...
Roland "Rolly" E. Koenig
Dec 29, 2023
Roland “Rolly” E. Koenig, age 88, of Sheboygan passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 29, 2023. He was born in the Town of Meeme on May 24, 1935, to the late Peter and Anna (Brost) Koenig. He graduated from Kiel High School. On November 22, 1958, Rolly married LuAnn Oehldrich at St. Wendel Parish. He was employed for over...
Karen L. Hermann
Dec 26, 2023
Karen L. (Plass) Hermann, passed away peacefully, on December 26, 2023, after a 3-year battle with cancer.
She was born December 14th, 1947, in Sheboygan WI, to Ralph & Audrey (Ten Pas) Plass.
Karen attended schools in Sheboygan Falls and graduated in 1966 from North High School.
She was a stay-at-home mom for many years, until she started a...
Rhoda Dales
Dec 25, 2023
Rhoda Reiss Dales, born August 16, 1940, died in Glenview, Illinois on December 25, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Rhoda is survived by her children, Laura Walsh (Kevin) of Tampa, Florida, R. Peter Dales (Patricia) of Glenview, Illinois and Andrea Burke (Joe) of LaGrange Highlands, Illinois and her grandchildren, Allison and Megan Walsh, Julia...
Ronald F. Plocar
Dec 20, 2023
Ronald F. Plocar of Howards Grove passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at his home. Ronald was born on July 16, 1936, to the late Frank and Emily Plocar. He was baptized, attended grade school and was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. He was a 1954 graduate of Howards Grove High School. He...
Sheri L. Wocelka
Dec 14, 2023
Sheri Lee Wocelka, 74, of Sheboygan, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at her home. She was born on July 13, 1949 in Sheboygan to the late Lee and Jean (Schmitz) Wick. Sheri graduated from Sheboygan South High School. On May 13, 1994, she was united in marriage to Jay Wocelka in Sheboygan, and...
