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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...

Sandra Lois Luedtke

Sandra Lois Luedtke

May 12, 2021

Luedtke, Sandra. Born to Eternal Life May 12, 2021 at the age of 78. Proud longtime resident of Bay View. Sandy was a dedicated servant of the Milwaukee Rec Department and an avid Wisconsin sports fan. She loved her friends dearly, and held a special place in her heart for her furry friends. Per her wishes, a graveside service will...

Richard T. Kryszewski

Richard T. Kryszewski

May 12, 2021

Was reunited with Christ on May 12, 2021 at age 89. Richard is survived by his wife, forever love and best friend Dorothy Mae (nee Hauler) Kryszewski. He is the treasured father of Gail (Len) Cruz, Dawn (Gary) Blum, and Cindy (Steve) Fleischman; beloved grandfather of Jason (Christina) Schacht, Erik (Jenny) Schacht, Brent (Karen) Schacht, Natasha (Casey) Malesevich, Marcia Blum,...

Donald Monroe Higgins

Donald Monroe Higgins

May 12, 2021

Donald M. Higgins Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Age 72 years. Beloved husband of the late Janice Higgins. Loving dad of Dawn Higgins, Sharon Higgins, Kenny Higgins, Nikki Higgins, Laura Higgins and Sean (fiancee Katie Varisco) Higgins. Cherished "Papaw" of Isla and Violet. Dear brother of Carol Crislip, Betty Elliott, James (Judy) Higgins, Larry Higgins,...

Joan Kathleen Styza

Joan Kathleen Styza

May 11, 2021

(nee Schneller) Went home into the arms of her Eternal Father on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of 24 years to Craig Styza. Loving mom of Susan (Jeff) Haigh, William (Sharrece) Meyer, Craig Jr.(Paula) Styza, Teresa (Mike) Plautz, and the late Dawn (Mike) Borbash. Proud grandma of Kristin (Chris) Mason, Ryan, Drew, Ashley, Riley,...

Dennis Robert Latus

Dennis Robert Latus

May 11, 2021

Dennis Robert Latus was born on October 10, 1946 to Gilbert and Shirley Latus in Milwaukee, WI, the second of four children, following Sharon and preceding Dale and Gary. Dennis attended Dover Elementary school where baseball and getting into mischief with his brothers and friends were some of his favorite past-times. As a life-long Braves/Brewers fan, one of his fondest...

Mavis Marlene Rink

Mavis Marlene Rink

May 8, 2021

God be with you until we meet again. Mavis went to be with The Lord on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the age of 78. Wife of 23 years to Mark Rink. Mom and best friend of Mark Suchorski and David (Dawn Marie) Suchorski. Grandmother of James and Daniel Suchorski. Preceded in death by her parents Charles and Tillie Heiden....

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