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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
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
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....
Margaret Emily Cinatl
May 7, 2021
(nee Weber) Went home to Heaven on Friday May 7, 2021 at age 103. Margie is survived by her son Raymond (Judy) Roberts and her sister in law Gerry. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ludwig, and her 12 brothers and sisters. She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and other family members. Margie was a lifelong...
Joe "Joey" Baranowski
May 7, 2021
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and his canine companion, Bandit, on May 7, 2021 at the age or 78. Father of Justine (James) Kaczmarek, Joanna Baron, Julie (Jeff) Malkowski. Grandpa of Ryan Stevenson and Lauren Stevenson. Brother of Alan (Jennifer) Baranowski. Uncle of Athena Baranowski. Preceded in death by his brother, Gregory Baranowski. Also loved by other family...
Robert George Dretzka
May 4, 2021
Joined his parents and siblings in Heaven on Tuesday May 4, 2021 at age 87. Loving husband of Marlene Dretzka (nee Gielow). Cherished dad of Kevin (Silvia) Dretzka, Laurie (Joel) Ihde, Julie (Ron) Robinson, and Jean (Bill) Myers. Beloved Papa of Emily, Lukas, Zachary (Kate) Ihde, Austin, Noah, Wesley (Caitlin) Robinson, Jillian, Rachael, and Trevor. Dear great-grandpa of Francis, Genevieve,...
Robert James Mattson
May 2, 2021
Robert J. Mattson Jr. Found peace on Sunday, May 2, 2021, age 42 years. Beloved son of Robert and Karol Mattson; and the late Darlene Shaffer. Loving brother of Melissa (Ron) Buckler, Neil (Tammi) Mattson, Andrea (John) Knibbs, Jared (Jennifer) Zambo, Mallory (Christopher) Rout and April Shaffer. Dear fiance' of Gina Morawski. Loving father of Gianna, Lana and Brianna. Also...
Dale T. Galonski
May 2, 2021
Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Mary Jo Galonski. Loving father of Michelle Galonski (Raul Sanchez), Dale (Wendy) Galonski, and Elizabeth Galonski. Cherished grandpa of Mary Galonski (Christopher Hetzel), Jacob and Carter Galonski. Cherished great-grandpa of Oliver Hetzel. Further survived by other family and relatives. Dale enjoyed feeding the birds,...
Caroline Magdeline Kopp
May 1, 2021
Caroline M. Kopp My dear little sister passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 on the feast day of St. Joseph at St. Luke's Medical Center. Cherished sister of Arnold Kopp. She is preceded in death by her dear parents Evelyn and Aloysius, her siblings Audrey Kapke, Kenneth Kopp and Robert Kopp. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, family...
Ramon Martinez Malpica
Apr 30, 2021
Ramon was born in December 1938 in Vega Alta Puerto Rico. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 30, 2021 after a long battle with dementia. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Diane L. Martinez (nee Joseph). His children: Ramon Martinez Jr. & Deborah (Levandoski), Tino A. Martinez, and Lena R. Martinez...
Douglas Allan Wicker
Apr 29, 2021
Douglas A. Wicker, III, age 60, passed away courageously in the arms of his wife with his daughter at his bedside on Thursday, April 29th, 2021. Loving husband of Nancy (nee Podjaski). Cherished father to Douglas Austin Wicker IV, Reanna Wicker, and Nicole Wicker. Son of the late Douglas A. Wicker Jr. Survived by mother Darlene Wicker (nee Grable), brother...
Larry O. Oleson
Apr 27, 2021
Larry "King of the Gypsies" Oleson South Milwaukee-Died peacefully at home, surrounded by many loved ones on April 27, 2021. Larry was born in Milwaukee on August 15, 1951 to parents, Rodney L. Oleson and Marjorie (nee Pratt). He met the love of his life, Mary Ellen (nee Migawa) at age 21 when they began their 48 year journey together....
Linda Lee Becker
Apr 26, 2021
Linda Lee (nee DiDio) Becker, 76, passed away on April 26 2021, following a courageous battle against lymphoma. Linda was born in Milwaukee on April 7, 1945 to Otto and Myra DiDio. She was raised and lived in the same home until her passing. Linda is preceded in death by her father Otto, mother Myra, and brother Don DiDio. Linda...
Philip Anthony Thalman
Apr 25, 2021
Philip Anthony Thalman was born on September 19, 1954 to Rosemarie and Ralph Thalman in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The fourth son in a family of ten, Phil inherited his Dad's blond hair and blue eyes that seemed to draw you in... along with that slightly mischievous smile! Philly loved his family and spending time with his children and grandchildren. The loss...
Iris Witaiawa Guillonta
Apr 25, 2021
Guillonta, Iris (nee Tamihana). Born and raised in Whangaruru, Northland, New Zealand. She peacefully passed away in her sleep surrounded by her loving Whanau. She will be missed by many family and friends in New Zealand, Australia and around the world. She was a diligent servant of the Lord and a selfless matriarch for her family. Iris has been reunited...
Clarice J. Hunt
Apr 23, 2021
(Dittmar) Passed on with her daughter by her side on Friday April 23, 2021 at age 91. Loving wife of the late Lewis Hunt, Jr. Beloved mother of Barbara (Scott) Nielsen and the late Mary Ann Hunt. Dear sister-in-law of the late Marjorie Wiedeman. Cherished daughter of the late Elsie Kreutz. She will be missed by William (Erin), Christopher (Lindsey),...
Harriet Stanislawski
Apr 23, 2021
Passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at the age of 86. Wife of Bernard Stanislawski. Private family services will be held. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes South Suburban Chapel 414-282-6080
Alexis I. "Alex" Santiago
Apr 22, 2021
Reunited with his mother, Gertrude, on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the age of 48. Loving husband and best friend of Jennifer for 23 years. Devoted Dad of Marcel Torres, Ciara Torres, and Jada Santiago. Proud grandpa of Almariz, Elynah, Riel, Xenia, Geilany, Jailennyiz, and Jazleya. Devoted Brother of Oscar, David, Johnny (Mary), Alicia, Melinda, Sabad, and Antonia. Grandson of...
Michelle Louise Ditch
Apr 22, 2021
Michelle L. Ditch (nee Lehman) Thursday, April 22, 2021. Age 71 years. Wife of the late Richard Ditch. Mother of Lori Moore, Lynn (Dana) Williams, Lonna (Jeff) Monroy, Kevin (Rose) Kildau. Grandmother of Justin Townsend, Andrea (Nick) Zajdel and Mitchell Plaster; Briana Williams (Tony Johannsen) and Deven Williams (Melanie Kowalski); Savannah Monroy; Kiera Kildau (fiancé Hector Rodriguez), Seth Kildau and...
Walter Lawrence Dutkiewicz
Apr 20, 2021
Went to join his beloved wife Rose Ann (nee Peterson) on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, age 92 years. Loving father of Michael Dutkiewicz. Preceded in death by his siblings, Felicia, Arlene, Arnold and Robert. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Walter was a former bar manager at the Howell Ave. Red Carpet Bowling, and retired from and...
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