Mary Joanne Scheffel, 89, of Cedarburg, died on Sunday, April 28.
Born on Dec. 18, 1934, in Waukesha to Gustav and Eleanore (Long) Scheffel, she graduated as valedictorian in 1953 from Oconto Falls High School, where she served as editor of the school newspaper. After earning her journalism degree in 1958 from Carroll College in Waukesha, she went on to join the Milwaukee Journal as a receptionist and editorial assistant, eventually becoming an editor of the Neighbors/Lifestyle section until her retirement in 1995.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Ozaukee Congregational Church, 1142 Lakefield Road, Grafton, WI 53024. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the service jour. A reception with refreshments and snacks will follow the service in the church fellowship hall.
