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Jennifer E. Terry

Jennifer E. Terry

Jul 26, 2025

Jennifer Erin Terry, born on March 29, 1972, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on July 26, 2025, leaving behind a vibrant legacy filled with love, laughter, and inspiration. Jenny, a devoted educator, dedicated 27 years of her life to the Milwaukee Public Schools as a Spanish teacher. She cared deeply for each of her students, embracing them as...

Nancy Ann Meyer

Nancy Ann Meyer

Jul 26, 2025

Nancy Ann Meyer, a beloved mother, grandmother, and compassionate nurse whose care for others touched countless hearts, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, at the age of 80.

Born on March 16, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Nancy attended St. Ann's Grade School and graduated from Pius XI High School. As a single mother, she put herself...

Thomas Patrick Hayes

Thomas Patrick Hayes

Jul 24, 2025

Thomas P Hayes went home to God, July 24,2025

Born and raised in Kankakee, IL to Thomas Eugene (Gene) Hayes, and Mary Lois (Cassady) Hayes.

Tom was preceded in death by his Mother, Father, Brothers Mike Hayes and Terry Hayes. Tom is survived by his sisters: Kathi (John) Franklin, Lexington, IL, Julie (Doug) Simpkins, Bourbonnais...

Suzanne Elizabeth Schubring

Suzanne Elizabeth Schubring

Jul 24, 2025

Suzanne E. Schubring

"Sue"

Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Age 80 years. Loving mother of Daniel (Lisa) Schubring, Christine (John) Cahala and Debbie Schubring. Cherished grandma of Michael (fiancée Mary) and Jeffrey Schubring; Emma, Brandon and Morgan Cahala. Dear sister of Barbara (the late Tom) Popp. Further survived by other family...

David J. Pawlak

David J. Pawlak

Jul 20, 2025

David J. Pawlak

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025, age 88 years. Loving father to Joy (Daniel) Schultz, David (Ellen Vaillancourt) Pawlak, and Sherry (James Lehmann) Polasek. Dear grandfather of Danny (Oana) Schultz, Sarah (Linn) Chao, and Natalie (Keith) Lipka. Great-grandfather of Alanna, Lia, and Kendel. Further survived by nieces, nephews, and other family and...

Richard Michael Paradowski

Richard Michael Paradowski

Jul 19, 2025

Richard M. Paradowski

"Dick" "Mr. P"

Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Age 81 years. Beloved husband for 57 years of Ngoc Thuy "Sue" (nee Pham). Loving father of John (Janet) Paradowski, Thomas (Maria) Paradowski and Suzanne (Robert) Rinelli. Cherished "Grandpa Mocha" "Papa" of Seth Paradowski, Dana (Nolan) Bratt, the late Jessie...

Gloria Vargas

Gloria Vargas

Jul 12, 2025

Gloria Vargas was born in Cotulla, Texas and was the loving wife of Jose Luis Vargas; proud mother of the late Ramiro Melendez, Mariselda Melendez, Ruben Melendez, and Rick Melendez; beloved grandmother of Debbie Luna, William Gould III, and Nikolas Jose Luis Melendez; great-grandmother to Jesse Luna III, William Nathaniel Gould, and Willow Rose Gould. Gloria is preceded in...

Patricia Ann Paul

Patricia Ann Paul

Jul 11, 2025

Patricia Ann Paul (Pertile)

Age 90, of Stevens Point and Cudahy, WI, loving wife of the late Raymond Paul, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 11th, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Pat was born on April 26th, 1935 in Ironwood Michigan. She was the daughter of the late John and Stella Pertile. She graduated from...

Leslie Moore

Leslie Moore

Jul 10, 2025

Moore, Leslie. Born to Eternal Life July 10, 2025 at the age of 95. Loving husband the late Cecilia Moore (nee Parys). Loving father of Larry (Diane) Moore, Lynn (Jonathan Scotch) Moore. Beloved grandfather of Heather (Sean) Shannon and Michelle Moore. Great-grandfather of Gavin and Nolan. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation Monday,...

Jason Ronald Meyer

Jason Ronald Meyer

Jul 9, 2025

Meyer, Jason R. Born December 4, 1977, passed away at the age of 47 on July 9, 2025. Jason is survived by his parents, Ronald and Charmaine Meyer, sister Kelly (Mike) Sauerbrei, brother J.T. (Gio) Meyer and several nephews and a niece. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Chester and Ramona Kabacinski and Donna Meyer.

James Edward Smith

James Edward Smith

Jul 9, 2025

Entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the age 80. Loving husband of 55 years to Joan (nee Miezin) Smith. Beloved and devoted dad of Jim (Julie) Smith III and Debra (Matthew) Jossart. Proud grandpa of Jonathan and Michael Jossart. Brother of Kathleen (Arnold) Tabaka. Further survived by his nieces, nephews and friends.

Jim...

Genevieve "Jean" Marie Larsen

Genevieve "Jean" Marie Larsen

Jul 8, 2025

Genevieve "Jean" M. Larsen (nee Ulrich)

Beloved wife to the late Morris Larsen. Loving mother to Margie (Steve) Ulrich, Ruth (Guy) Bohlman, Jennifer (Mark) Zakrzewski, and Greg (Patricia) Larsen. Cherished grandmother of Cherie (Chris) Jones, Steve (Amy) Ulrich, Ben Ulrich, Sarah (Matt) Palubicki, Ethan (Jennifer) Zakrzewski, Heidi (Cameron) Bardele, Hannah (Jordan) Arsnow, Josh (Melissa) Bohlman, Jakob Bohlman,...

Sonja Ann Wachowiak

Sonja Ann Wachowiak

Jul 7, 2025

(nee Galecki) Born to eternal life on Monday, July 7, 2025, age 83 years. Loving and caring mother of Dawn Karrington. Dear step-grandmother of Alyson, Ashleigh, Amberleigh and Alexandria. Further survived by cousins, other family, countless cherished friends who she considered her chosen family, and former students. She will be especially missed by her cousins, the Furru family, with...

Patricia Catherine Stemwell

Patricia Catherine Stemwell

Jul 5, 2025

Stemwell, Patricia (nee Brockman). Born to Eternal Life July 5, 2025 at the age of 96. Loving wife of the late William. Cherished mother of Michael (Vicki) Stemwell, Jonathan (Mary) Stemwell, Kevin (Vesna) Stemwell, Lisa (Randy) Pittser, Eric (Christina) Stemwell, Christopher (Jennifer) Stemwell, the late Kathy Stemwell and the late Jean Nadolny. Beloved grandmother of cherished grandchildren, great-granchildren, and...

Jack Richard Wolf

Jack Richard Wolf

Jul 4, 2025

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the age of 81. Loving dad to Melody Ann (Chris) Estrada, Charles Edward Wolf and Christopher Michael Wolf. Beloved partner of 60 years to Maria Conchita Villar Wolf. Devoted grandfather of Gabriella, Zachary and Aidan Estrada; Charles "Wolfie" and Chancellor Wolf. Caring brother of Peter (Peggy)...

John Everett Duff

John Everett Duff

Jul 4, 2025

John Everett Duff

A patriotic American John E. Duff passed away on the 4th of July, 2025. Age 71 years. Beloved husband for 52 years of Teodora "Teddy" Duff. Loving dad of Jessica (Kevin) L'Huillier, John L. Duff (Robin Bechler) and Amy (Phenix) Duff. Cherished grandpa of Leticia L'Huillier, Alyssa L'Huillier, Ciera L'Huillier and Samantha L'Huillier; Brianna...

Debra "Debbie" L. Lewis

Debra "Debbie" L. Lewis

Jul 4, 2025

Debra "Debbie" L. Lewis (nee Felt)

Promoted to Glory on Friday, July 4, 2025 at age 65 years. Debbie loved the beach, whether it be the beaches on the Chicago lakeshore where she grew up, or what became her happy place, Holden Beach, North Carolina, her home away from home. Her creativity was expressed through her sewing...

Linda Marie Ditello

Linda Marie Ditello

Jul 2, 2025

Linda Marie Ditello

age 75, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025. Born in Waukegan, Illinois, Linda resided in Milwaukee for her entire adult life. She had a unique upbringing as an "army brat," traveling with her parents during her childhood.

Professionally, Linda dedicated her career to being a Buyer, a role...

Lois Ann Clarke

Lois Ann Clarke

Jun 30, 2025

Lois Ann Clarke (nee Jurack), 80, of Greenfield, WI, passed peacefully on June 30th 2025, after

a difficult journey with Alzheimers disease.

Lois grew up in Lyons, IL, graduated from Rosary College (now part of Dominican University)

and taught at Nazareth Academy High School in Illinois. She was an avid collector of 45...

Richard "Dick" Rutzen

Richard "Dick" Rutzen

Jun 30, 2025

Richard "Dick" Rutzen

Born to eternal life on Monday, June 30, 2025, age 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Tesnow) for 64 years. Loving father of Rob (Mary) Rutzen and the late Lynda Johnson (Larry Burss). Dear Grandpa of Dana (Preston) Chybowski and Kyle (Abby) Gorecki. Great grandpa of Mila and Levi Gorecki, Grayson...

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