Wittkopp Funeral and Cremation Service Obituaries

Raymond Albin Carlson died early Thursday morning, February 2, 2023, in Aurora, Kane, Illinois at The Grove of Fox Valley (VA-affiliated) nursing home. Raymond was born to Raymond Albin Carlson and Hazel Eloise (nee James) Carlson on Saturday, April 12, 1924, in Taylors Falls, MN, and his family lived across the St. Croix River in St. Croix Falls, WI. Raymond was the eldest of five sons (Raymond, John, Rolland, James, and a baby boy that was stillborn in 1934). Raymond’s father was the...

Brian Scott Schmidt, 55, of Oshkosh passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at his home. Brian was born on November 18, 1967 in Sheboygan to Wally and Julie (Schaller) Schmidt. Brian attended Howards Grove Schools. Over the years Brian owned and operated Beyond Limousines in Oshkosh. He enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, and was helpful in lending a hand fixing anything around the house when needed. Brian is survived by his mom: Julie Schmidt; daughter: Amanda; and granddaughter: Lily. He is...

Charlene Violet Andrews, 92, of Plymouth passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan. Charlene was born on August 29, 1930 in Plymouth to Olga Wilke. She was a 1948 graduate of Plymouth High School. On November 4, 1950 she married Adrian Andrews, he preceded her in death on October 22, 1976.  Over the years, Charlene was a surgical nurse at the Plymouth Hospital, then worked at A&P Cheese, and retiring from Great Lakes Cheese in 1993. Charlene...

Edward J. Strzelczyk, 63 of the Town of Greenbush went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 12, 2023.  He went peacefully and his daughter, Sarah and Daniel, were at his side. Ed was born on October 21, 1959, in Sheboygan, a son to the late Robert E. and Dorothy (Bleyer) Strzelczyk.  He attended high school in Mequon, Wisconsin, and then attended Milwaukee Area Technical College receiving a degree in Horticulture.  He went on to start his own landscaping...

Peter R. Vanderhoof Peter was born into eternal life on January 5, 2023. He was born on April 11,1951 in Sheboygan, WI, to Harold and Evelyn (Guhl) Vanderhoof. Peter was a Port Washington High School graduate class of 1969.   Peter served in the United States Marine Corps. He had a never ending ambition to learn and earned an Associate’s Degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College. He was a hard working journeyman steamfitter until his retirement. Peter brought joy and touched...

Jerome ‘ Knuck’ Klug Jerome Klug, 75, a lifelong resident of Adell died unexpectedly, but  peacefully at his home in Adell, WI on Monday, January 2, 2023. He was born in Sheboygan, WI on January 19, 1947, to Milton and Ida (Nee Buechel) Klug. He was the 4th of 5 children. He attended various grade schools and Random Lake High School. He went out with the Class of 1966.  Jerome worked for 42 yrs at Simplicity Manufacturing in Port Washington where he was in...

Mary A. Jones, 99, of Plymouth passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Songbird Pond Assisted Living in Plymouth. Mary was born on October 7, 1923 in Waukesha a daughter to the late Fred and Minnie Katzenski.  She attended and graduated from schools in Waukesha.  On October 8, 1943 she was united in marriage to Charles “Casey” Jones in San Diego, CA.  They made their home in Waukesha until moving to Random Lake in 1953 where they operated Globe Bowling...

James R. Shoup,79, of Plymouth passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. Jim was born on November 16, 1943 in Sheboygan to the late Charles and Norma (Damrow) Shoup. Jim was a 1962 graduate of Sheboygan North High School. Shortly after graduation, Jim served his country in the United States Army. He served his tour of duty in Germany from 1962-1964; he then spent the next two years in the Army Reserves in Marshfield. Jim met and...

Sylvia Ramminger, 83, of Plymouth passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Sylvia was born on June 9, 1939 in Kiel, daughter of the late Elmer and Lorena (Weber) Diefenthaler. She attended school in Kiel, and graduated from Kiel High School. On September 26, 1959 she was united in marriage to Wally Ramminger at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel. Sylvia was a homemaker and raised four children. In her later years, she worked at the Canning Factory in Plymouth and at...

Gloria J. McAlpin, a strong woman with a heart of gold, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 with her loving family beside her at her home in Shebogyan at the age of 70. Gloria was born on July 11, 1952 in Port Washington, a daughter to the late Gerald and Beverly (Dickmann) Mominee.  She attended schools in Port Washington. She was united in marriage to John McAlpin on December 14, 1990 and he preceded her in death.  Gloria was a homemaker who always enjoyed being with family...