Local Obituaries for Grafton, WI

Virginia A. "Ginny" Francour

Virginia A. "Ginny" Francour

Jul 15, 2025

Virginia “Ginny” Amoe Francour

Virginia A. Francour, beloved wife, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and proud Native Hawaiian, passed away peacefully from natural causes on July 15, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on March 30, 1929, in South Kona, Hawai’i, Ginny lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family and friends. She will be deeply missed...

Elaine D. Bergmann

Elaine D. Bergmann

Jul 2, 2025

Elaine [Dorothy Verda] was born in the small town of Lewiston MN to Harry and Lydia (Ratsch) Treder. After graduating from Lewiston High School, she began working at the University of MN where she met her husband, Donald Bergmann. In the early days of their marriage, they lived in Craig CO, Salt Lake City UT, Jackson MS, Bismarck ND and...

Robert L. Klingbeil

Robert L. Klingbeil

Jun 20, 2025

Robert “Bob” Klingbeil, 93, passed away on June 20 at Horizon Lawlis Family Hospice, located in Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on January 30, 1932, in Horicon, Wisconsin. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, stationed in Japan. After his military service, he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration...

Marlene L. Markworth

Marlene L. Markworth

Jun 17, 2025

Marlene Louise Markworth

Marlene Louise Markworth, 83, of Grafton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17. A woman who loved her family, her church, and her work, Marlene will always be remembered for her desire to make a difference.

Born on August 8, 1941, in Milwaukee, Marlene grew up the daughter of Louis and Anna (Hahn) Hermann and the sister of...

Sylvester P. Malkowski

Sylvester P. Malkowski

May 8, 2025

It is with both sadness and celebration that we share with you our adored Sylvester P. Malkowski went home to the Lord peacefully on May 8, 2025, while residing at Belgium Gardens in Belgium, Wisconsin. He was born on July 18, 1934, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. A beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend whose zest for life will be...