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James L. Nadeau "Coach Jim"

James L. Nadeau "Coach Jim"

Oct 14, 2020

"Coach Jim" Passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the age of 76. Loving husband of Mary for 54 years. Beloved father of Darrin (Kathy) Nadeau, Kevin Nadeau, Ann Nadeau and Christine Hellrung. Cherished grandpa of Trevor Nadeau, Melissa (Kyle) Gluth, Brooke Nadeau, Elizabeth Hellrung, Alexander Hellrung and Alyssa Hellrung. Cherished great-grandpa of Landon and Lincoln. Brother of Rene...

Marie N. Vanek

Marie N. Vanek

Oct 13, 2020

(nee Hofmeister) Entered Eternal Life on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at age 84. Beloved wife the late Frederick Paddock and the late Martin Vanek. Loving mother of the late William, David (Mary), Linda, the late Michael (Desiree), Cindy (Jay), Brenda (Mike), Jim, the late Sherry (Dale), the late Steve, and Danny (Rae-Ann). Cherished grandmother of 21 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and...

Robert Frank Knitter

Robert Frank Knitter

Oct 12, 2020

Robert F. Knitter "Bob" Born to Eternal Life on Monday, October 12, 2020. Age 75 years. Loving brother of Leonard (Kay) Knitter, Patricia (Thomas) Wickman, Marilynn (Craig) Uselman, James (Yvonne) Knitter and Michael (Naomi) Knitter. Preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Myrtle Knitter. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Private services were held....

Elizabeth Vannettie

Elizabeth Vannettie

Oct 11, 2020

(nee Beall) She passed away peacefully on October 11, 2020 at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by her first husband Michael P Sawatzke, and her stepson Ed Vannettie. She is survived by her husband Lawrence Vannettie; her children Jill (Steve Zess), Jeff Sawatzke (Kathleen Brass), and Jason Sawatzke (Jesus Torres); her two step-children Nick Vannettie (Kim)...

Annette E Halvorsen

Annette E Halvorsen

Oct 11, 2020

(nee Lueder) Passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of 59 years to the late Albert Halvorsen. Cherished mom of John (Kathie) Halvorsen and Robert (Tammy) Halvorsen. Loving grandma of Aimee, Justin, James, Adam and Jacob Halvorsen, Katrina (Nicholas) Jordan, Edward Ludwig Jr., Ann Marie (Michael Hansen) Vogel, April Fraley and the...

Gordon R. Wilde

Gordon R. Wilde

Oct 11, 2020

Born to eternal life on Sunday, October 11. 2020, age 73 years. Beloved husband for 52 years to Marsha (nee Milazzo). Loving father of Michael (Carrie) Wilde and Jennifer (Joey) Dobs. Proud grandpa of Joseph and Julianna Dobs; Zachary and Alexander Wilde. Dear brother of Lorelei Kieweg, Lois (Wayne) Redlinger, Gregory (Nancy) Wilde and Lynn (David) LaLuzurne. Brother-in-law of William...

David D. Lucci

David D. Lucci

Oct 10, 2020

David Daniel Lucci, 80, passed away on October 10, 2020 while residing at Heartis Village North Shore in Glendale, Wisconsin. He was born on January 3, 1940 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended the former Don Bosco High School and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where he graduated in 1963. After college, he served two years in the US Army during which...

Kathleen "Kathy" Multhauf

Kathleen "Kathy" Multhauf

Oct 10, 2020

Found Peace on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at age 81. Cherished aunt of Christine (John) Smith, Richard Multhauf, and Jim Multhauf. Great-aunt of Johnnie, Lexie, and Arianna Smith. Preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Mary Multhauf; her brother Paul (the late Carol) Multhauf; and her nephew, David Multhauf. Also loved by other family members and friends. Kathy loved...

Cynthia L. Unold

Cynthia L. Unold

Oct 10, 2020

(nee Coulter) Passed away peacefully on October 10, 2020, age 67 years. Cindy is survived by her husband of 49 years, Victor; her children, Alex (Lisa), Robin (Jason) and Sarah (Tyler). Loving granny to Dakota, Wyatt, Edison, Maya, Lillian, Rayna; step-granny to Erin and Liam. She is further survived by her mother, Ruth and siblings, Roy, Sheri and Dana; nieces,...

Rachel L. Birkenheier

Rachel L. Birkenheier

Oct 6, 2020

Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, age 83 years. Beloved wife for 47 years of the late John A. Birkenheier. Loving mom of Jackie (Jamie) Ramel, Jim (Susan O'Connor) Birkenheier and Kathy (Steve) Jendusa. Very proud Mimi of Kelsey and Zack (fiancee Jenny Rayeske) Ramel; Jaymi (fiance Ryan Covey) Aiosa and Jordan (Cailah Kasulke) Aiosa. Sister of...

Richard B. Shadd

Richard B. Shadd

Oct 6, 2020

Found peace October 6, 2020 at the age of 90. Loving husband of Lorraine (nee Warzinski) for 66 years. Cherished father of Sue (Brian) Liebhauser and Denis (Diane (nee Abendschein)). Beloved grandfather of Lauryn (Kris) Reiterman, Brittni Liebhauser, Erik Shadd, Lynsi (Greg) Springman, Brandon Liebhauser. Great-grandfather of Luke "Little Guy" Reiterman. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Richard's family...

Sandra Lee Seibel

Sandra Lee Seibel

Oct 6, 2020

Passed away at home surrounded by her family on October 6, 2020 at the age of 69. Beloved daughter. Loving sister, caring auntie and tee tee. Loving mother of her furbaby Buffie. You will be truly missed by your family and friends. You will be in our hearts forever. Private services were held.

Evelyn T. Kayser

Evelyn T. Kayser

Oct 6, 2020

Born To Eternal Life On Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the age of 82. Loving wife of the late Donald A. Kayser for 41 years. Beloved sister of Sr. Anita Hirt, Frances (the late William) Haidler, Marcella Hirt, Raymond Hirt, Leah (the late Stan) Sladek and Imelda (the late Donald) Wozniak. Evelyn is preceded in death by her siblings Joseph...

Janis Lee Karwacki

Janis Lee Karwacki

Oct 5, 2020

Janis Lee Karwacki (Smolinski) Monday, October 5, 2020 Age 63 years. Beloved wife of Carl Karwacki. Cherished mom of Eric Smolinski, Daniel Smolinski and Mark (Savannah) Smolinski. Loving grandmother of Madeliene, Kennedy and David Smolinski. Dear sister of Joanne (Rick) Harrelson, Jeanie (Gary) Greenwood and Jeffrey (Yumi) Krajnak. Adored sister-in-law of Karen (Bruce) Bethke, Mary Jane (Gary) Kapelis, Gina (Dennis)...

Ralph  D. Budnik

Ralph D. Budnik

Oct 4, 2020

Formerly of Franklin and Milwaukee, was born to eternal life on October 4, 2020 at age 90. He served in the Army from 1951 -1953, stationed in Yokohama, Japan during the Korean conflict. Ralph worked his entire professional career for Layton Park Building and Loan which became First Savings and is now Associated Bank. His passion was baseball. Ralph also...

Agnes Katherine Watt

Agnes Katherine Watt

Oct 3, 2020

Found peace on Saturday October 3, 2020 after a long battle with cancer at age 48. Loving mother of Justin Laboy, and Brianna Rehm. Dodo to Alianna, Lissette, Arabella. Cherished daughter of Caroleen (John) and the late Clarence "Sonny" Watt. Beloved sister of Chris, Sandi, and the late Stephen Watt. She will be missed by many other nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Dennis Anthony Wankowski

Dennis Anthony Wankowski

Oct 2, 2020

Dennis A. Wankowski Beloved Husband of the late Barbara Wankowski, Dad of David (Julie), Dan (Kim), Denise (Kreg), Blakney, and Douglas (Trina). Loving Grandfather of David II (Maghan), Nicholas, Brittany, Brent, Shannon, Tanek, Madyn, Bejla and Raijner. Great Grandfather of Caledon and soon to be Baby Wank. Dearest brother of Ken (Barbara) Wankowski and brother-in-law of Robert (Chris) Nowak, the...

Donald P. Behnke

Donald P. Behnke

Oct 1, 2020

Entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of 61 years to Nancy (nee Tuska). Loving dad of Kathleen (Paul) Melius, Steve (Lisa) Behnke, Janet Behnke, Susan (Chris) Switalski and Michael (Ashley) Behnke. Proud grandpa of Luke (Laura) Behnke, Peter (Jamie) Behnke, Erin (fiance Nick Gasper) Behnke, Rebecca Switalski, Nicole Switalski, and...

Elijah Stewart

Elijah Stewart

Sep 30, 2020

Elijah T.. Stewart (Tank) of Milwaukee, WI was called home on September 30, 2020 at the young age of 17. Elijah was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 4, 2003 to Sarah M. Olson and Cedric D. Stewart. Loving brother to Noah, Nicole, Zuri and soon-to-be born Isabella Lagar. Stepsisters NaQuija and Jordyn. Elijah was a car fanatic and his...

William J. "Bill" Berry

William J. "Bill" Berry

Sep 30, 2020

Bill was a recognizable maverick in his neighborhood, where he lived for decades. He chose the lifestyle he lived and worked hard to be true to himself. Bill was a kind soul and had a big heart. He enjoyed the outdoors and had many hobbies and interests. Bill was an Army Veteran and City of Milwaukee retiree. Preceded in death...

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