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Perpetua "Sophie" Rody
Mar 23, 2021
Rody, Perpetua "Sophie" " Socorro " ( Medina ). Peacefully passed away on Tuesday morning March 23,2021 at age of 73 with her loving Granddaughter by her side. Cherished Mother of Natasha Rody (Anthony Lazaro), Felicita Rody, and Stepdaughter Laura Rody. Beloved Grandmother of Shardai Rody and Jose Manuel Santos. Great-grandmother of Eli Cruz and Zayn Flores. Also survived by...
Ruth E. Millard
Mar 19, 2021
(nee Krueger) Friday, March 19, 2021 age 92 years. Went to be with her Lord and reunited with her beloved husband Edwin B. Millard. Ruth was born on July 15, 1928 in Town of Lake. She graduated from Girls Tech High School. She was married to Edwin on August 9, 1947. She is survived by her children, Margaret (the late...
Kimberly Ann Cerda
Mar 19, 2021
March 19, 2021. Age 63 years. Kimberly is survived by her sons Marcus Paredes (Jennifer McDonough), Juan Amaya (Katherine). Son-in-Law Robert Guarnero. Thirteen grandchildren; Elizabeth Paredes, Emily Paredes, Candelaria Guarnero, Luciano Guarnero, Maximus Guarnero, Victor Guarnero, Juan Amaya Jr, Miguel Amaya, Carlos Amaya, Angelina Amaya, Angela Amaya, Maria Amaya, and Emanuel Amaya. Dear sister of Victor and Kevin Cerda. She...
Walter Martin Carlson
Mar 19, 2021
Carlson, Walter. Entered into Eternal Life March 19, 2021 at the age of 100. Beloved husband of 64 years of the late Doris (nee Moore). Survived by two daughters, Eileen (William) Weyers and Jeanne Carlson, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Andrew and...
Gilbert "Duke" Manz
Mar 17, 2021
Lights on: September 10, 1930. Lights out: March 17, 2021 Married to Patricia (nee Manzeck) for 68 years. Father of Rick, Bill, Lori (Ed). Grandfather of April, and family; Autumn, and family, Erica; Katie (and family), Will, Ashley (and family); and Alyssa. Special thank you to Erica, Will, and Alyssa for providing extra care and support. Gilbert was a proud...
Kathleen Ann "Kathy" Burmester
Mar 16, 2021
(nee Higgins) Found Peace on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at age 53. Loving wife of Jim for 33 years. Beloved mother of Heather (Matthew) Machajewski, Nicholas (Miranda Peterson) Burmester, and Ryan Burmester. Proud grandma of 1 grandson on the way. Cherished daughter of the late Richard and the late Joan Higgins. Dear sister of Joe (Lavern) Higgins, Terry Higgins, and...
Arnold Eugene Groshek "Arnie"
Mar 14, 2021
Born To Eternal Life on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Age 86 years. Devoted husband of the late Regina (nee Wierzba) Groshek for 57 years. Cherished dad of Jeffery (the late Robin) Groshek and Patricia "Patti" (Earl) Gramza. Beloved grandpa of Amber (Ben) Koenigs, Amanda Groshek, Benjamin (Cait) Groshek, Joseph (Libby) Groshek, and Elizabeth Groshek. Great-grandpa of Savannah, Emberli, Nate, and...
Lorraine Ann Kubesh
Mar 13, 2021
True to form, Lorraine won the last hand on a long and full game of life on March 13, 2021 at the age of 90. She was a devoted wife for 61 years to Lewie Kubesh. Cherished mother of Kevin (Sandra) Kubesh, Glenna (Mike) Goodwin and Renee (TJ Morley) Kubesh. Proud grandma of Matthew (Kristen), Adam, Alex (Kaitlin), Nathan and...
William J. "Billy" Dorn
Mar 13, 2021
Born to Eternal Life March 13th, 2021, age 33. Billy is survived by his cherished daughter Jade; fiance Layla Isack; loving parents Janet (nee Knipple) and William K. Dorn; brothers James (Julia) Dorn and Edward Dorn; sisters Amanda Knipple, Stephanie Dorn, Kimberly Dorn; and dear grandmother Delores Knipple. Also survived by his niece Arianna; nephews Caleb, Andreas; and many other...
Josephine R "Josie" Mescher
Mar 12, 2021
(nee Giuffre) Born to Teresa Micale and Joseph Giuffre February 5, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI. Born to Eternal life March 12, 2021. Beloved wife of Cyril, whom she now joins in heaven. Predeceased by her parents and brother Philip (Grace). Loving mother of Therese (Michael) Salzer, Thomas (Mollie) Mescher, Robert (Lisa) Mescher, Mary (Patrick) Topp and Christine Mescher. Loving "Grandma...
Candace "Candy" Jill Anderson
Mar 11, 2021
Found peace on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the age of 63. Loving mom of Steve Kubica, Dionne Kubica, Andrea Kubica, and Kristin Tojek. Proud grandmother of Abby, Gavin, Lucas, Jerrad, Ava, Kora, Olivia, Ivee, Liam, and Caleb. Caring sister of Jasmine Anderson. Aunt of Keith and Derek. Preceded in death by her parents Elwood and Christine Anderson and her...
Doris Jean Duerstein
Mar 11, 2021
Duerstein, "Jean" (nee Davis). Born to Eternal Life March 11, 2021 at the age of 97. Loving wife of the late LaVerne. Cherished mother of Jeffrey (Lorna) Duerstein and Kurt (Cathryn) Duerstein. Beloved grandmother of Kyle, Cale and Angela. Also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A committal service will take place on Sunday, June 27, 2021...
Norman Walter Jest
Mar 11, 2021
Jest, Norman W. Born to Eternal Life March 11, 2021 at the age of 87. Loving companion of the late Helen Harrison. Cherished step-father of Michael Wilson, Cathryn (Jim) Sokolowski, Robert (Laura Megal) Harrison and Elizabeth Kiley. Beloved grandfather and great-grandfather. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at THE FUNERAL HOME from 10AM to...
Clara B. Borkowicz
Mar 9, 2021
(nee Antczak) Born to eternal life on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, age 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Charles "Charlie" Borkowicz. Loving mother of Charlene, Charmaine, Charyl, Christopher and the late Charlotte. Cherished grandmother to 12 and great-grandmother to 15. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation on Monday, March 15, 2021, 10:00-11:00 AM at St. Veronica Church,...
Minnie H Falkowski
Mar 8, 2021
Born to Eternal Life on Monday, March 8, 2021, age 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward Falkowski for 57 years. Cherished mother of Christine, Steven (Jeanine), Elizabeth (Michael) and Matthew (Jennifer) Falkowski. Dear Grandma of Shannon (Ken), Paul (Jessica), Melissa, Matthew, Zoe and Ella, Jermaine, Brian. Great-Grandma of Jaydon, Jacob, Ivry, Preston, Domonic, Makayla, Maya, Maleah, Charlotte, Devin,...
Burton Keith Ottow
Mar 6, 2021
Burton Keith Ottow, passed away on March 6, 2021 at the age of 89. Born in East Troy, Wisconsin, he was preceded in death by his infant son Gary, brother Darrell and sister Carlene. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Ann (nee Pekel) and their five children, Darick (Sharon) Ottow, Randall Ottow, Rita (Harold) Hickman, Susan...
Ruth Dorothy Frank
Mar 6, 2021
(nee Klitzke) Passed away peacefully and entered into Eternal Life on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the age of 103. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Frank. Loving mother of Kurt Frank and Lynne Frank. Caring aunt of Jane, Robert, Kathleen, and Betsy. Preceded in death by her brothers Harold and Carl. Further survived by other relatives, friends and her...
Robert Lee Karolewicz "Bob"
Mar 6, 2021
Found peace on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the age of 68. Loving husband of Pat (nee Hull) for 44 years. Beloved father of Troy (Joyce) Karolewicz, Tim (Tammy) Karolewicz and Angie Karolewicz (fiance Jon Rottel). Cherished grandpa of Isabella and Ethan. Dear brother of 11 siblings. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Private family services will...
Michael John Manikowski
Mar 5, 2021
Michael J. Manikowski "Mike" "Sticks" "MF" Died peacefully on Friday, March 5, 2021 after a dignified battle with glioblastoma (Brain cancer) for nearly 11 years. Age 61 years. Loving husband and best friend of Tina (nee Erato) for 37 years. Devoted dad of Jason (Kelli) Manikowski, Kevin (Mel) Manikowski and Alyssa Manikowski. Proud grandpa of Michael Angelo Manikowski. Beloved son...
Ronald William Lenzke
Mar 5, 2021
Ronald W. Lenzke Born to Eternal Life on Friday, March 5, 2021. Age 88 years. Beloved husband and best friend for 65 years of Mary Ann (nee Gaulke). Loving dad of Christine (Charles) Damro, Mark (Tami) Lenzke and Randy (Sheryl) Lenzke. Adored grandpa of Jacob, Joshua and Sean Damro; Tyler and Adam Lenzke; Samantha (Bryon) Pangborn, Madison and Hunter Lenzke....
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