Obituaries
Robert M. Klawitter
Jan 5, 2023
Robert M. Klawitter of Hartland, passed away on January 5, 2023, at the age of 72, after living 32 years with Multiple Sclerosis.
Robert was born in Ripon, Wisconsin on August 22, 1950, to Martin and Doris (Schmidling) Klawitter. He grew up in Milwaukee and moved to Hartland in 1977 where he raised his family. Robert was born with a good...
Kathleen "Katie" A. Smith
Dec 31, 2022
Kathleen “Katie” Ann Smith age 80, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2022 at Legacy Assisted Living in Pewaukee with her daughter by her side. Katie was born on January 21, 1942 to the late Robert and Patricia Manley.
She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Patricia, brother; Robert, sister; Geri Baron and other loved ones.
She is survived...
Helen Grunke
Dec 30, 2022
Helen Grunke, wife of the late James Grunke, passed away peacefully December 30, 2022. She is survived by children Lynn Mountcastle, Pamela (Dave) Lehmann, Dianne (Dave) Komorowski and Matthew Grunke (Jane), her grandchildren Michael, Jason (Chloe), Christopher (Kari), Nate (Anna), Rebecca, Brian (Nikki) and her eight great-grandchildren.
There will be a private family service at the grave site on Friday, January...
John P. Merschdorf
Dec 24, 2022
John Paul Merschdorf, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2022. John was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 12, 1964, to William Gustave Merschdorf and Margie Lou (Schroeder) Merschdorf.
John is survived by his devoted wife of 26 years, Michelle Merschdorf; daughter Morgan Merschdorf, son Josh (Katie) Bruckmoser, daughter Heather (Stephen) Harrison; grandchildren Molly, Maxwell, Stephen, Brody, and Levi;...
Richard H. Lartz
Dec 17, 2022
Richard H. Lartz passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the age of 80.
He is survived by his loving wife Kathy, stepchildren Terry and Laurie, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two nieces and one nephew. He will also be missed by his 2 dogs Sophie and Hazel.
Richard is preceded in death by his mother and father George and Edna Lartz,...
Thomas D. Hibbard
Dec 15, 2022
Thomas Dawes Hibbard age 75, passed away on December 15, 2022 at UW Hospital – Madison. Thomas was born July 27, 1947. We grew up in Watertown alongside the Rock River where we went fishing every morning before school. Because we were close in age, we were Saturday morning cartoon kids and Daniel Boone was his favorite show. All his...
C. Janeway Riley
Dec 15, 2022
Born July 18, 1936, C. Janeway Riley entered eternal life on December 15, 2022 after a hard fought battle with mesentery cancer.
Janeway was a loving mother of five and a pillar of strength for each. She was a wonderful homemaker with recipes that remain in demand. She was a great hostess of holiday dinners, an annual New Year’s Day party,...
William H. Gross
Nov 26, 2022
William H. Gross, 91, of Hartland, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at AngelsGrace Hospice. He was born in the town of Granville, WI on June 7, 1931 to William F. Gross and Mary Leuth.
Some may know him as Rich, Richard, Dick, or Bill. He worked for (and retired from) the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. After retirement he also worked for...
Patrick J. Mcloone
Nov 20, 2022
Patrick passed away the morning of November 20th, 2022 at home in Hartland, Wisconsin. He was born in Hampton, Iowa on August 27th, 1954 to Edward “Jim” and Mary McLoone. Pat was the oldest of eight siblings.
Pat married Vicki (nee. Clark) on November 8th, 1980. He is survived by his wife and children, Megan (Kyle) Crow, Bryan McLoone, and Caitlin...
Margaret Gavahan
Nov 19, 2022
Margaret Gavahan (nee Skemp) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on November 19, 2022.
Margaret was born in La Crosse, WI on August 3, 1929 to Dr. George and Mary Skemp. After graduating from UW – La Crosse, she relocated to Milwaukee where she taught in the Milwaukee Public Schools. Soon after her move, she met her devoted husband...
Francis J. Peters
Nov 14, 2022
Francis (Fran) J. Peters of Pewaukee passed away on November 14, 2022 at the age of 97.
Francis was born in Milwaukee to Frank and Anita (nee Bauman) Peters. He grew up in Milwaukee and moved to Brookfield in the 1950s where he raised his family. Francis was born an entrepreneur and owned several businesses throughout the years including Smart Floors,...
Edward Gromowski
Nov 12, 2022
Edward Gromowski age 82, passed away on November 12, 2022 in Juneau. Ed was the son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Heyen).
Graveside services will be held with full military honors on Monday, November 21, at 3 P.M. at Delafield Cemetery which is on the corner of Poplar Path and Genesee Street.
Duane James Jones
Nov 10, 2022
Duane James Jones, age 74, passed away unexpectedly November 10, 2022. Duane was born on August 13, 1948, to James Elmer Jones and Lorraine Gladys (Kiedrowski) Jones.
Duane was a multiple sport athlete at Arrowhead High School in Hartland, Wisconsin. After graduation from Arrowhead, Duane spent time at the United States Naval Academy before graduating from the University of Wisconsin...
Robert T. Gardner
Nov 9, 2022
Bob was born to Truman Perry Gardner and Roberta Galloway Gardner on March 7, 1938 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was a graduate of Saint Paul Academy and Yale University and also attended the University of Minnesota. Bob had a lifetime commitment to his Fraternity, Chi Psi where he was originally initiated both at the University of Minnesota and Yale...
Chester "Chet" Wroblewski
Nov 6, 2022
Chester "Chet" Wroblewski, 81, passed away to eternal life on November 6th, 2022.
Chet was born to his loving parents Edwin and Florence Wroblewski in Stevens Point, WI on May 3rd, 1941. He graduated from Pacelli High School in 1959. Chet served in the US Army overseas (Germany) in the early 1960's.
Chet worked as a computer programmer/systems analyst for several decades....
Emily E. Di Frances
Nov 2, 2022
Emily Eve Di Frances, age 47, passed away November 2, 2022. Beloved daughter of Richard and Christine Di Frances, she is survived by brother Anthony O. Di Frances (Annabel) and their three children, Eli, Nora, and Sunny, Grandmother Dorothy Di Frances and many family and friends who will miss her dearly.
Love and gratitude to everyone for their unwavering and comforting...
Sharon Ann Gilbertson
Nov 1, 2022
Menomonee Falls - Sharon Ann Gilbertson, nee Stemper, 62, passed away on the morning of November 1, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was born on February 18, 1960, to Gailyn (Zimmerman) and William Stemper in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Sharon graduated from Arrowhead High School and was a beloved preschool teacher at the Tri County YMCA.
Sharon was a light...
Kenneth A. "Ken" Patterson
Oct 31, 2022
On October 31, 2022, the Patterson family lost their rock. A true American hero, Kenneth “Ken” Patterson passed away in the early afternoon of Halloween at the age of 53. Ken was the baby of his family, born in Hammond, Indiana on November 25, 1968, to Kathleen and Ronald Patterson. His father was preceded by four months in his death,...
Donald Brinkmann
Oct 31, 2022
Donald Brinkmann passed away October 31, 2022 at the age of 67.
Beloved brother of Douglas and son of Dorothy Brinkmann.
Don grew up in Hartland, WI and graduated from Arrowhead High School. He lived in Colorado for many years, returning to Wisconsin when he became ill to be lovingly cared for by his brother Doug.
Don was an over the road semi-truck...
Anthony R. "Tony" Miller
Oct 27, 2022
Anthony Robert “Tony” Miller, 40, passed away on Thursday October 27, 2022. Tony was born in Waukesha on March 28, 1982, to Linda M. Paddock-Tucker and Anthony H. Miller.
Tony is survived by his mother Linda, his children Serena, Anthony Jr, Lewis and Ruby, his brother Andrew, sister Karissa as well as nieces and nephews. Further survived by his grandmother Dorothy...
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