Obituaries

Apr 29, 2025

We are saddened to share the passing of Rhody, who left us peacefully on April 29, 2025, at the age of 89, following a courageous battle with vascular dementia.

Rhody was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was born on June 28, 1935, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. A dedicated metallurgical machinist, he worked at Ladish...

Apr 28, 2025

Milton "Milt" C. Jacobs

Born into eternal life on Monday, April 28, 2025 at age 74 years. Cherished brother of Mark (Sandra) Jacobs and Gordon (Muriel) Jacobs. Loving uncle of Theresa (Chris) Cook, Martin (Diane) Hudaj, and Timothy Jacobs. Further survived by other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Albert and Eleanor...

Apr 28, 2025

Flores, Davie. Found Peace on April 28, 2025 at the age of 85. Loving husband of Teresa (nee Garray). Cherished father of Roberto (Carmen), Raul, Leticia (Calvin) Flores-Jones, Jose (Tanya), the late James, the late Rachel, and the late David Jr.. Beloved grandfather of many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Brother of Guillermo, Daniel, the late Juan, the late Able,...

Apr 26, 2025

Sharon Ann Vaught (nee Kubasta)

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at age 85 years old. Beloved wife of the late Glen Vaught. Loving mother of Daniel (the late Kathleen) Vaught, Brian (Cindy) Vaught, Liesa (Jim) Guinta, Darcy (Roger) Ihde, and Tina (Jim) Vaught. Cherished grandmother of Kyle, Samantha, Jimmy, Jason, Robert, and Zachary. Dear...

Apr 25, 2025

Spor, Joey. Born to Eternal Life April 25, 2025 at the age of 45. Cherished son of Frank and Belinda (nee Mitchell) Spor. Beloved Brother of Timothy (Jenny) Spor and Stephanie (Jade) Klaudt. Uncle of Laura (Patrick) Kennedy, Chandler Spor, Peyton Spor, Wyatt Klaudt and Garrett Klaudt. Great-uncle of Mia Catherine. Also survived by other relatives and friends.

Apr 25, 2025

Theresa M. Zych (nee Krueger)

Born into eternal life on Friday, April 25, 2025 at age 54 years young. Beloved wife of Kelly Zych, married for 10 years. Loving daughter of Richard and the late Barbara Krueger. Dear mother of Amanda (Buddy) Strehlow. Cherished grandmother of Walter Strehlow. Dear sister of the late Thomas (Seka) Krueger. Special...

Apr 23, 2025

Mark Jonathan Drow, a loving husband as well as a gifted arborist, gardener, fisherman and dartball

player, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice after a three-year long

battle with cancer.

Born in Milwaukee on July 15, 1953, to Bernadette (Koth) Drow and Arthur Drow, he was the...

Apr 22, 2025

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the age of 88. Devoted husband of 70 years to Barbara (nee Dargiewicz) Lochowicz. Beloved dad of Jack (Lori), Jeff, Jerry and Dean (Christy) Lochowicz. Caring brother of Tom (Margie) Lochowicz. Brother-in-law of Cheryl (Mike) Grabowski. Preceded in death by his parents Ervin and Sally Lochowicz, and sister Barbara (Larry)...

Apr 22, 2025

Karl would not have wanted us to write this; he considered obituaries to be hokey and full of fluff. He met his untimely death at the height of an extremely successful rock-n-roll career. (Well, that's not true, but he always insisted it was the ideal way to go, so we'll let him have it.)

A 1975 graduate...

Apr 21, 2025

Suzanne Catherine  Zastrow (nee Lucchesi), a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, nurse, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025. Sue's gift of learning, her love of music and gardening, and her passion for nursing will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. A devoted mother, Suzanne is survived by her daughters, Tracey Scheffler (Brian)...

Apr 21, 2025

Born December 12th, 1938, entered eternal life April 21st, 2025 at the age of 86.

Preceded in death by her parents, Primo and Elizabeth (Betty) Sorcinelli, her sister Carol Sorcinelli, her ex-husband and soul mate Alphonse Walek and her first born child Cheryl "Cheryl Ann" Walek. Survived by her children Renee Walek, Dean Walek, Ross (Dawn) Walek,...

Apr 21, 2025

Gerald J. "Jerry" Kaniewski

Found peace on Monday, April 21, 2025, age 88 years. Beloved husband of Frances (nee Mattila). Loving father of Barbara (William) Luepke. Special longtime friend of Diane Rossa, her daughter, Alexis (Joel) Kramschuster and grandson Jensen. Dear brother of Kenneth (the late Pat) Kaniewski. Brother-in-law of Thomas Pokorski. Preceded in death by his...

Apr 20, 2025

Guttuso, Nancy (nee Koenig). Born to Eternal Life April 20, 2025 at the age of 61. Loving wife of Scott. Cherished mother of Janelle (Andrew Biller) Guttuso, Kaitlin Guttuso, Dominic S. Guttuso. Beloved grandmother of Emma and Noah. Loving Dog-mom of Duke. Daughter of the late Donald and the late MaryAnn (nee Fricano) Koenig. Sister of the late Dean...

Apr 16, 2025

(nee Lusardi) Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Wednesday, April 16 , 2025 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of 21 years to the late Dennis Kaczmarek. Loving mom of Tammy (Michael) Haase and Chad (Lisa) Kaczmarek. Proud grandma of Preston, Sloane and Brooke. Sister of Thom (Mary) Lusardi. Caring wife of the late Jerry Knepper. Further survived...

Apr 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Dennis Nelson Ristow

April 16, 2025 • Age 91

With heavy hearts, we share that Dennis Nelson Ristow found peace on April 16, 2025, at the age of 91.

Dennis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Joan Ristow; his...

Apr 15, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Paula Johanna Marshall, age 93, who departed this life on April 15, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born on August 12, 1931, in the vibrant city of Milwaukee, Paula graced the world with her warmth, kindness, and an unwavering love for family and nature.

Paula dedicated over thirty-five years of...

Apr 15, 2025

Sanford "San" Catlin Countryman

Was born into eternal life on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at age 90 years. Beloved husband of Karen Countryman (nee Threlkeld). Dear father of Bradley (Colette) Countryman and Debra (Donald) Shutt. Fond step-father of Susan Hamilton, Gail (Randy) Czerwinski, and Brian (Mary) Bauerschmidt. Cherished brother of Thomas. Loving grandpa of Austin (Alice), Sarah,...

Apr 14, 2025

"Noonie"

Reunited with Christ on Monday April 14, 2025 at age 90. Loving husband of the late Shirley M. Perez (nee Flores). Loving and devoted Father of Julie (Juan) Avila. Beloved grandfather of Grace and Bella. Cherished brother of Theresa (the late McLain) Brunke.

Ronald is preceded in death by his parents Rafael R. Perez...

Apr 14, 2025

Pescheck, Clifford "Cliff". Born to Eternal Life April 14, 2025 at the age of 59. Devoted father of Heather (Leslie) Marton and Marissa Pescheck. Beloved Papa of Xavier. Brother of Tass, Colleen (Mike) Saglin, Carl, Craig (Lisa), Clark (Linda), Curt, and the late Chris. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and his little buddies Lotsa and...

Apr 13, 2025

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to James and Anne (Kanuaz) Hashek, passed away on

April 13th, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances Hashek (Nee Zeeryp), and

his four daughters, Anita (Jesse) Sandoval, Dana (Norm) Lidholm, Dawn Rambo, and

LeAnn (John) Conway, as well as his stepson, John (Heather) Baird. Also survived...