The following is a listing of cases investigated by this office in 2007.  The breakdown of the caseload should be self-explanatory.

                              Accidents                                     4

                              Cremations                                 226

                              Disinterments                               2

                              Donations                                     6

                              Motor Vehicle Accidents                9

                              Natural                                       299

                              Pending                                       1

                              Suicides                                       7

                              Undetermined                               1

 There were 695 deaths in Ozaukee County.  Deaths of Ozaukee County residents totaled 830.

This office investigated 296 deaths.  Twenty-seven autopsies were performed.  Monies collected

for issuing cremation permits, signing death certificates, providing copies of reports, and using the morgue for body storage and tissue/bone harvesting totaled $33,735.

There are four deputies who help with this work:

                              Timm Deppisch, EMT, Chief Deputy

                              Carol Barthel, EMT

                              Chris Doers, EMT,RN

                              Maribeth Barbuch, EMT

 I will gladly furnish any other information about this office and its budget requirements as needed.  Your continued support of this office is greatly appreciated.

Respectfully submitted,

John R. Holicek

Ozaukee County Coroner