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Elizabeth Rodriguez Alvarado
Apr 28, 2026
Rodriguez Alvarado, Elizabeth (Cartagena). Found peace on April 28, 2026 at the age of 88. Cherished mother of Angel (Tammy) Cartagena, Ricardo (Magaly Rivera) Cartagena and Elizabeth (Frank) Mann (nee Cartagena). Beloved grandmother of Reynaldo (Joanna), Joseangel, Matthew, Joshua, Abigail, Joshua Ordonez, Devenie, Shania, Kevin, Dylan and the late Valerie Nicole Cartagena Rivera. Great-grandmother of Penelope. Survived by her siblings...
Marlene J. Dretzka
Apr 27, 2026
Marlene Jean Dretzka (nee Gielow) died peacefully the morning of April 27th at The Waters of Oak Creek. She was a resident in the Memory Care unit for close to five years. Prior to moving to The Waters, Marlene lived in South Milwaukee and Oak Creek. She was married to Robert, for almost 65 years prior to his death in...
Gladys A. Voss
Apr 24, 2026
Gladys A. Voss (nee Young)Entered into eternal life on Friday, April 24, 2026, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of 65 years to the late Jerome "Jerry" Voss. Loving mother of Linda, David Voss and the late Sharon and Russell.Visitation at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Funeral Service beginning at 6:00 PM....
Elsie May Palenski
Apr 24, 2026
(nee Krueger) Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 24, 2026 at the age of 88. Elsie is survived by her beloved, caring and devoted husband of 68 years Thaddeus Palenski. Loving mom of Carmen (Rob) Musiel, Michael (Carol) Palenski, Denise (Mark) Simon, Kristin (Ken) Marquardt, Jeffrey Palenski and the late Brenda Palenski. Proud grandma of...
Karen Ann Awe
Apr 22, 2026
Karen Ann Awe
(nee Olsen) Found Peace on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Age 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Darrell. Dear mom of Jodie Awe (Jim Werwinski) and Douglas Awe. Cherished sister of Keith (the late Karla) Olsen, Gail Olsen, the late Curtis, the late Gary Olsen and the late Michael Olsen. Loving aunt of Linda and Deanne; Bryan (Kate),...
Theresa Dolores Brunke
Apr 21, 2026
Theresa D. Brunke
(Nee Perez) Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Age 95 years. Beloved wife of the late McLain "Mickey" Brunke. Loving mom of Michael Brunke (Nancy Lappi). Cherished "Dada" of Michael, Matthew, Michaela and Alex Brunke. Dear great grandmother of Sam and Max. Theresa is preceded in death by and was the adored sister of...
Wesley Paul Byal
Apr 21, 2026
Byal, Wesley P. Found peace on April 21, 2026 at the age of 88. Loving husband of Karen (nee Klink). Cherished father of Brenda (George) Hinkens, Suzy (John) Poole, Paul Byal and Amy (Robb) Evans. Beloved grandfather of six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Brother of Eileen Scifo and Jerry (Jeanne) Byal. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....
Thomas L. Ricco
Apr 19, 2026
Thomas RiccoJanuary 15, 1953 - April 19, 2026
Tom Ricco, age 73, of Greenfield, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on April 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Known to many as Tommy, he was a man of faith, unwavering loyalty, and love for the people he held most dear - a devoted son, a loving husband, dad...
Sandra J. Jacobson
Apr 18, 2026
Sandra J. "Sandy" Jacobson
Found peace on Saturday, April 18, 2026, age 88 years. Loving wife for 68 years to Alan Jacobson. Dearest mom of Sheree Mazola, Jodi (Norb) Pokrzewinski, and Jill (Darin) Kent. Proud grandma of Rachelle Mazola, Adam Mazola, Brandon (Gywn) Pokrzewinski, Brad (Zack) Pokrzewinski-Cruise, Brett (Sarah) Pokrzewinski, Alec (fiancée Cierra) Kent, and Morgan (fiancé Drew) Kent. Great...
Kathleen Ann Harrass
Apr 18, 2026
Kathleen Ann HarrassOn April 18th, Kathleen Ann Harrass entered her eternal rest following a battle with colon cancer (but that's not the whole story. In the past two years Kathy dealt with diverticulitis induced exploding intestines, an ICU stay caused by sepsis after her first dose of chemo, a shattered femur, and the death of the love of her life,...
Robert R. "Coach/Slicer" Szukalski
Apr 18, 2026
Robert R. "Coach/Slicer" Szukalski was born on July 21, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI. After 73 wonderful years filled with love, laughter, and plenty of sports, he found peace on April 18, 2026. He is now reunited with the love of his life, Joanne "Jodi" (nee Koszuta).Bob, a longtime mason and proud retiree of the Ladish Company after over 40 years,...
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 and...
Dennis J. Dupas
Apr 14, 2026
Dennis J. Dupas
Found peace on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Age 76 years. Dear brother of Michael (Pamela) Dupas, Robert (Carol) Dupas, Jim Dupas and the late Gary Dupas. Cherished uncle of Nicole, Michael II; the late Robert II, Ryan and Tony. Dennis is also survived by cousin, other family members and countless friends. He is also preceded in death by...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Lozeau.
She...
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