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Candace Mary Uecke

Candace Mary Uecke

Apr 16, 2026

Candace Mary Uecke

Age 80 went home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2026. She was the loving mother of Jody (Anton) and Jennifer (Dominic); proud grandmother of Jeremy (Courtney) and Claire; and cherished great-grandmother of Conor and Maximus. She was also a dear aunt to Kim and Bryan. Candace was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret...

Deborah Sue Schamber

Deborah Sue Schamber

Apr 14, 2026

Deborah "Debbie" SchamberPassed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, aged 64 years. She is the beloved daughter of Lorene and the late Daniel Schamber. Dear sister of Michael (Karin) Schamber. Further survived by her sister Cynthia Cadaret and her children, Ashley and Nikolas Cadaret.Debbie's hobbies included making polymer clay beading and jewelry, reading books, and attending comic-con. She thoroughly...

Francis D. Hauerwas

Francis D. Hauerwas

Apr 12, 2026

Francis "Fran" Donald HauerwasBorn on July 18, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born to eternal life on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the age of 91 years. He is reunited with his beloved wife Betty Jane (nee Tadych) of 56 years, preceded him in death. Loving father of John (Salome) Hauerwas and Jacqueline (Robert) Felden. Grandfather of Nicole (Alex Robinson) Hauerwas,...

Ellen Elizabeth Walfoort

Ellen Elizabeth Walfoort

Apr 11, 2026

In Loving Memory of Ellen Elizabeth Walfoort. Passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on April 11, 2026. Ellen is survived by her beloved daughters, Nina (Favian) and Anna (Eric) Weisling, her granddaughter Lydia Elena, and her siblings, Julie (Denny), Marnie (Cliff), Suzanne (Greg), Sara and Jack (Lisa).

Arrangements will be made privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ellen's...

William Henry Holaday III

William Henry Holaday III

Apr 10, 2026

On April 10, 2026, William Henry Holaday III, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Born on July 19, 1936, in Columbus, Ohio, Bill lived a life rich in experiences, dedication, and love.

Bill was a proud graduate of The Ohio State University, earning his PhD in Art History, which was a fitting...

Arlene Liesetta Stuermer

Arlene Liesetta Stuermer

Apr 10, 2026

Arlene L. Stuermer (nee Schulz)

Passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026 at the age of 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald Stuermer, married for 71 years. Loving mother of Duane Stuermer (Sonja Rein), Daryl (the late Michaela) Stuermer, and Valerie (Rob) Walker. Cherished grandmother of Devin and Ryan Stuermer; Kelly Stuermer Keane and Fiona Stuermer; Alex, Joseph,...

Valerie Schultz

Valerie Schultz

Apr 10, 2026

(nee Williams) Went home to the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the age of 71. Beloved wife for 43 years to the late Raymond. Loving mother of Christopher (Rebecca), Adam (Kathryn), Jonathan (Mo) and Melissa (Javier) Lugo. Grandma to Kennedy, Presley, Lily, Zach, Lex and Lucy. Dear sister of Karen (John) Zembruski, Danielle Balthazor, Susan (Reed) Jorgenson, Richard...

Sheila Josephine Herdeman

Sheila Josephine Herdeman

Apr 9, 2026

Sheila Josephine Herdeman (née Switalski) was called into eternal rest on April 9, 2026, at age 82. Her devoted husband, Henry A. "Hank" Herdeman, preceded her in death in 2008.

She leaves behind a deeply devoted family, including her beloved daughter, Shawneen Raab and caring and attentive son, David Raab. She was a cherished grandmother to Natalie Lozeau and Mitchel...

Roy John Leda

Roy John Leda

Apr 4, 2026

Roy John LedaPeacefully passed on April 4, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born on February 24, 1935, to Adam and Rosalia (Matkey) Leda. He enlisted in the Army and served 3 years in Japan during the Korean conflict. That experience set his direction in life becoming an electrician at the MMSD and obtaining his Electrical contractor license....

Richard Kosinski

Richard Kosinski

Apr 4, 2026

Richard "Rich" Kosinski

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, age 68 years.

Rich was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Rich is survived by his children: daughter, Holly Barkovich (Dean Fisch) and her children Tara, Paige, and Emily; daughter, Rebekah (Joseph) Bozich and her children Ava...

Dan K. Spittlemeister

Dan K. Spittlemeister

Apr 3, 2026

Dan K. Spittlemeister

Passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 3, 2026. Age 68 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorthy Spittlemeister (nee Hartman). Brother of Steve Spittlemeister. Dan is also survived by and will be greatly missed by many dear friends, who he considered his family.



Dan was born and raised in Greenfield. He was a 1976 graduate of Martin Luther High...

Patricia A. Holm

Patricia A. Holm

Apr 2, 2026

Patricia A. Holm

"Pat"

(nee Wierzbinski) Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Age 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert Holm. Loving mother of Rose (Joseph) Vukovich. Cherished "Babcia" of Armando Gallegos and Dana Gallegos. Dear great-grandmother of Marquis, Michael, Maya Gallegos. Adored aunt of Margaret Swenson, Bonnie Stade, Tina Mason and Sandra Masterson. Pat is preceded in...

Barbara Rochelle Gross

Barbara Rochelle Gross

Mar 30, 2026

Barbara Gross had many loves, passions and interests. First and foremost, the love of her life, Robert, who she married in 1972. She was devoted to her mother, Josephine, who died in 2009, and her brother Ricardo Torres, and the family of her sister-in-law, Bonnie Gross and her husband David Blasco and their two daughters, Erin and Anna.But after those...

LaRone R. Gilbert

LaRone R. Gilbert

Mar 30, 2026

LaRone R. Gilbert (nee Husome) passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 30, 2026, age 82 years. We remember and celebrate a remarkable woman whose life was defined by quiet strength, deep love, and a spirited sense of humor that could light up any room.

She was a devoted wife (the late Barry Gilbert), a loving...

Diane I. Cardenas

Diane I. Cardenas

Mar 30, 2026

Diane Irene Cárdenas(nee Doering), 88 years old, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 30, 2026. Born on January 14, 1938, in Milwaukee, she was the daughter of Theodore and Helen Doering. Diane was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved music (especially blues and jazz), traveling, going out to eat, and...

John J. Hay

John J. Hay

Mar 29, 2026

John J. Hay was born in Racine, Wisconsin, on May 27, 1952. His father, James A. Hay, was a dentist, and his mother, Helene H. Gerlach, was a nurse. John’s maternal grandfather was a Lutheran minister. His older brother, Bill, preceded him in death, and his eldest brother, Alan Hay, survives him. John was a beloved uncle to his nephews,...

Robert Michael Parchim

Robert Michael Parchim

Mar 28, 2026

Parchim, Robert "Bob". Born to Eternal Life March 28, 2026 at the age of 83.Loving Companion of Carol Parchim (nee Malek). Father of Katie (Chad) Ostaszewski. Grandfather of Palmer and Sophie. Also survived by many friends and other relatives. Preceded in death by his father- and mother-in-law Bob and Jean Malek, and his faithful furry companions Mickey and Kozmo.Memorial Gathering...

Diane Martha Maier

Diane Martha Maier

Mar 28, 2026

Diane M. MaierPassed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the age of 81 years.

Helen Clare Magulski

Helen Clare Magulski

Mar 26, 2026

Helen Clare Magulski

The family of Helen Clare Magulski (nee Lewis) sadly announces her passing on March 26, 2026 in South Milwaukee, WI at the age of 89.

Helen was born April 25, 1936 in Stevens Point, WI. She graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in Stevens Point, and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in home economics from Wisconsin State...

John A Fusek

John A Fusek

Mar 25, 2026

Fusek, John . Born to Eternal Life March 25, 2026 at the age of 68. Uncle of John (Pam) Lindstrom. Great-uncle of Tabitha Lindstrom and Emily Lindstrom. Dear friend of Sue Steinhauer. Also survived by other family and friends. Private family services were held. John loved playing his guitar and was a huge fan of the Beatles. He was an...

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