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Bradley Ryan "Staepuft" Raedel

Bradley Ryan "Staepuft" Raedel

May 27, 2021

Left us unexpectedly on Thursday, May 27, 2021, age 41 years. Beloved husband of Laura (nee Holzman). Cherished son of Carol (nee Agnello) Maestas and Jeff (Maria) Raedel. Loving brother of Veronica (Dan) Hull and Jena (Nate) Rupp. Fond uncle of Austin and McKayla Hull; Andrew and Anthony Rupp. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Carol Jackowski and John Agnello;...

Marian Elizabeth Tuscany

Marian Elizabeth Tuscany

May 27, 2021

Tuscany, Marian (nee Powell). Born to Eternal Life Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the age of 94. Loving wife of the late William G. Tuscany. Cherished mother of Denise (Sam) Reed, Dave (Leah) Tuscany, Don (Peggy) Tuscany and Diane (Ken) Bindas. Beloved grandmother of Christine (Adam) Kinsey, Sean Reed, Jennifer (Bryson) Hess, Logan Tuscany, and Nick (Rosa) Tuscany. Great-grandmother of...

James D. "Jim" Mallien

James D. "Jim" Mallien

May 26, 2021

Entered into Eternal Life on May 26, 2021 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Hively) Mallien. Cherished father of Dave (Sharon), Dan (Kerri), Donald (Jane), Jim (Rachel), Debbie Mallien, Joe (Cheryl) Hively, Faye (the late Mike) Analla, and Sally (Jim) Fumo. Dear grandfather of Jason, Brandi, Cortney, Taylor, Christian, Jayda, Alina, Emilie, Elizabeth, Amy, Amanda, Emily,...

David A. "Dave" Pierce

David A. "Dave" Pierce

May 26, 2021

Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the age of 54. Dave will be greatly missed by family and friends. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes Bay View Chapel 414-483-2322

Daniel Leif Wiken Col (Ret) Us Army

Daniel Leif Wiken Col (Ret) Us Army

May 24, 2021

On Monday, May 24, 2021 Daniel Leif Wiken stepped away from his heroic duties as Milwaukee's appliance parts "Wizard" (as he was so often referred to) and jumped into his sailboat (humorously named "the Other Woman"), to sail off into a beautiful moonlit sky. He joined his brothers, Terry and Keith "Skip," and their sister Jean "Dolly" on the waves...

Dwayne R. Pasternak Ret. Tsgt Usaf

Dwayne R. Pasternak Ret. Tsgt Usaf

May 24, 2021

Dwayne "Bob" Pasternak passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021, at the age of 60. Loving husband of 38 years to Sharon (Klescewski) Pasternak. Beloved son of the late Irene Talmont and brother to the late Todd Talmont. Dear grandson of the late John and Hazel Pasternak. Cherished uncle of Justin Nelson (Susannah Nelson) and Tyler Nelson (Kayln Selissen). Cherished...

Wesley Rock Spikberg

Wesley Rock Spikberg

May 24, 2021

Spikberg, Wesley. Born to Eternal Life May 24, 2021 at the age of 58. Loving husband of Lori (nee Kaczkowski). Cherished father of Katie (Justin) Sauve and Alyssa (Joe) Williamson. Beloved grandfather of Grayson, Ava and Logan. Brother of Debbie (Jim) Rush and June (Bob) Bankenbusch. Also survived by other family and friends. Memorial Gathering Thursday, June 3, 2021 from...

Dennis Allen Larsen

Dennis Allen Larsen

May 23, 2021

DENNIS ALLEN LARSEN, 73, of Milwaukee, WI., born Saturday, July 26, 1947, suddenly passed into eternity early Sunday morning, May 23, 2021 from hidden health problems that stopped his heart. He passed on in the home and loving care of his sister, Nancy B. Larsen. "He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl J. (nee Huissen) Larsen (Oct. 20,...

Paula Marie Zillmer

Paula Marie Zillmer

May 23, 2021

(nee Temby) Entered into Eternal Life on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the age of 72. Loving wife of 41 years to Dan Zillmer. Cherished mother of Teresa (Ivan) Petrovic, Paul (Stephanie) Nytsch, and Brian (Jenniffer) Zillmer. Proud and devoted grandma of Tabitha, Teanna, Nicole, Zachary, Alexander, William, Branden, Jillianne, Ryan, and Tristan. Great grandma of Henry, Byron and Bailey....

Maryanne Tarkowski

Maryanne Tarkowski

May 20, 2021

(nee Caldwell) Passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Russell E. Tarkowski. Loving niece of the late Will (the late Johanna) Kuehl and the late Edna Kuehl. Dear cousin of Kevin (Jackie) Kuehl and Dennis (Dillis) Kuehl. Cherished aunt of Dean Tarkowski, Alan (Christine) Tarkowski. Great-Aunt of Nicole and Nicholas Tarkowski;...

Michele "Shelly" Cornale Christie

Michele "Shelly" Cornale Christie

May 19, 2021

Christie, Michele (nee Cornale). Born to Eternal Life May 19, 2021 at the age of 66. Loving sister of Melanie (the late Chris) Susedik, Timothy Cornale, the late Michael and the late Kevin (Diane) Cornale. Cherished aunt of Courtney (Tony), Andrew, Ben, Nick, Sam, Joe, Zach, Nathan and Paige. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Lois (nee Fadel)....

Maria De La Luz Ramirez De Ybarra

Maria De La Luz Ramirez De Ybarra

May 19, 2021

Maria de la Luz Ramirez de Ybarra passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the age of 82. Visitation on THURSDAY, May 27, 2021 at the Funeral Home from 5-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 10 AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 3222 S. 29th St. Interment to follow at Forest...

August C. "Augie" Martinovich

August C. "Augie" Martinovich

May 18, 2021

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Age 77 years. Beloved husband of 34 years of Renee (nee DeVorse). Loving dad of Clint (Shannon Schaff) Martinovich. Dear Step-father of Donald L. (Tania) Baral III. Cherished "PaPa" of Aiden and Colten Martinovich; Chase and Skylar Baral. Cherished brother of Barbara "Bobby", Angie Abegglen and Terri. Dear brother-in-law of Karen Myszewski....

Donald F. Wattawa

Donald F. Wattawa

May 18, 2021

Beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Shokatz) Loving dad of Kathy (Jeff) Thornton, Steven (Dawn) Wattawa and ToniAnn Wattawa. Proud Papa of Katie Anne, Trevor, Christopher, Jake, Jonathan, Carley and Taylor. Great-grandpa of Noah Donald. Dear brother of the late Ellsworth (Doris) Wattawa. Also survived by other family and friends. Donald was a retiree of Central Ready Mixed and...

Shirley A. Pikulik

Shirley A. Pikulik

May 18, 2021

(nee Hertel) Found peace on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, age 85 years. Beloved wife of the late William J. Pikulik for 51 years. Loving mother of Debbie (David) Baukus and the late Bruce (Cheryl) Pikulik. Dearest grandmother of Justin and Jennifer Baukus. Great-grandma of Alexandra Chavez. Also survived by other family and many friends. Private family services will be held....

Joan Eileen Millard

Joan Eileen Millard

May 15, 2021

Millard, Joan (nee Schneiderwin). Born to Eternal Life May 15, 2021 at the age of 94. Loving wife of the late Richard Dean Millard. Cherished mother of Duane (Kristy) Millard, Robert (Jamie) Millard, Jeffrey (DaLynn) Millard, Kathleen (Thomas Sr.) Strahota, John Millard and Theresa Wooldridge. Beloved grandmother of 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Jerome M. Taczala "Jerry"

Jerome M. Taczala "Jerry"

May 14, 2021

Born To Eternal Life on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the age of 74. Loving husband and best friend for 52 years of Christine L. (nee Idzikowski) Taczala. Beloved dad of Mark W. (Rebecca L.) Taczala. Cherished "Poppie" of Torianna C. and Lily E. Taczala. Dear brother of Richard Taczala (Mary Sevedge), Michael (Jeanne) and the late Ervin Taczala Jr....

Christine Marie Trettin

Christine Marie Trettin

May 14, 2021

Christine Marie (Schroer) Trettin October 9, 1974 - May 14, 2021 Christine Marie (Schroer) Trettin, 46, ran into the arms of her Savior on May 14, 2021 after a valiant 15 month battle with cancer. Christine was born October 9, 1974 in Saginaw, MI to Robert and Cheryl (Rolloff) Schroer and became a child of God through Holy Baptism on...

Donald "Barnabus" Franklin Smith

Donald "Barnabus" Franklin Smith

May 13, 2021

Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the age of 71. Loving brother of Adele (the late Rich) Forcia and Gerald Smith. Loving uncle of Laurie (Russ) Sack, Michelle (Daryl) Kusz, Colleen (Bill) Wallace, Lisa Reed, Tracy Dufay, Jenny Smith, Brian Smith, David Smith. Great uncle of Cassie, Alex, Billy, Nickie, Abby, Sam,Tony, Caitlin, Adele, Brandon, Madylin, and Silas. Further survived by...

Debra A. Ott

Debra A. Ott

May 12, 2021

Passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the age of 66. Loving mother of Diana (Eddie) Johnson and Christina Gordy. Cherished grandmother of April Ott (John Larry) and Angelina Gordy. Cherished great-grandmother of Harmony and Pharoah Larry, and soon to be baby Larry. Dear sister of Darlene (Luis) Flores and Daniel Grucza. Preceded in death by her siblings David...

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