Local Obituaries for Grafton, WI

Alan S. Vitse

Alan S. Vitse

Sep 4, 2025

Alan “Al” Sidney Vitse, beloved husband of Nancy, was called home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

Al was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 7, 1955. He grew up in Mequon, WI, spending his boyhood summers at his grandparent's farm in Houston, MN where he developed his love of animals and the wonders of machinery. After...

Harold J. "Harry" Schrap

Harold J. "Harry" Schrap

Sep 4, 2025

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Sandra A. "Sandi" Eurich

Sandra A. "Sandi" Eurich

Sep 3, 2025

“It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sandi Eurich, who left this world naturally on Sept 3, 2025. Sandi’s life was filled with love, laughter and she leaves behind many cherished memories.

 Born to loving parents, Stanley (Stin) and Katie (née Hirt) Roebken on March 10, 1943, at St. Alphonsus hospital in Port Washington, WI. She was a...

Randolph John Smith

Randolph John Smith

Aug 27, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Randolph Smith, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. After a yearlong battle with leukemia, the Lord ended his earthly struggles by calling him home to heaven on August 27, 2025; just one month before his sixty-fifth birthday.

Randolph, known to many as Randy, was born to Ralph and Virginia (Nowak) Smith on...

James T. Kurth

James T. Kurth

Aug 22, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and faith in eternal peace that we announce the passing of James T. Kurth, who left this world on August 22, 2025, at the age of 90, to be with Jesus. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and esteemed member of the Cedarburg, WI community. Jim was born on April 30, 1935, in Port Washington,...

Raymond Jacoby

Raymond Jacoby

Aug 22, 2025

Raymond Michael Jacoby (1937 – 2025)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Raymond Michael Jacoby. He left us peacefully surrounded by family, Friday, August 22, 2025, at the age of 88. Ray and his wife, Judith (Schmidt) Jacoby, settled outside the town of Fredonia in Saukville, WI in 1971. Ray will always be remembered for the...

Elmer F. "Butch" Paegelow

Elmer F. "Butch" Paegelow

Aug 19, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Elmer F. "Butch" Paegelow, who departed this life on August 19, 2025, at the age of 76. Butch was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, respected veteran, and a beloved member of the community. 

Born on May 18, 1949, in Milwaukee, Butch was the son of Elmer C. Paegelow and...

Kayson James Bould

Kayson James Bould

Aug 13, 2025

Our sweet boy, Kayson James Bould, born at 27 weeks on June 13th, 2025, gained his angel wings at exactly 4:05 PM on August 13th, 2025.  Kayson fought so hard for two months and gave us the best two months of our lives but his little body just couldn't hold on any longer.  Our hearts are so broken as we...

Terry "T.J." L. Corey Jr.

Terry "T.J." L. Corey Jr.

Aug 4, 2025

Terry L. Corey Jr., affectionately known as T.J., passed unexpectedly on August 4, 2025, at the age of 45. Born on April 17, 1980, in West Allis, Wisconsin, T.J. embraced life with a warmth that drew people to him. He resided in West Bend, where he built a life full of love and shared laughter with his beloved wife, Amanda,...

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...