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Gail Ann Wesline
Aug 26, 2026
Gail Wesline passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the age of 73, surrounded by family who loved her.
Gail was born on February 14, 1953, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Anita (Pape) and Ralph Rosenberg. She arrived on her mom's birthday, what a gift!
Milwaukee's East Side was home for much of Gail's early life, and she spent her younger...
Naomi Loutrelle Williams
Aug 26, 2026
N. Loutrelle McIver Williams (88), loving mother of Kristie Gay Hamilton and Melani Leigh Hamilton, passed from this life peacefully, though too soon, August 26, 2026, in Milwaukee, Wis. Born on a farm near Tishomingo, November 18, 1937, Loutrelle grew up on Pennington Creek and Mill Pond, the third youngest of her nine brothers and sisters. She married Marvin Hamilton in...
Laura E. Medina
Aug 26, 2026
(nee Rodriguez) Went home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of 58 years to the late Israel Medina Sr. Cherished mother of Israel Jr. (Deborah) Medina, Marco (Martha) Medina, and the late Maribel Medina. Proud grandma of Jacob Medina, Nathan Medina, Benjamin Medina, Sophia Grace, Michael, and the late Noah...
Kevin Dennis Berndt
Aug 25, 2026
Kevin D. Berndt
"Mr. Warmth"
Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Age 70 years. Kevin is survived by his loving family, adopted family, friends, neighbors and fellow bar patrons.
Kevin was born and raised in Milwaukee. He was a graduate of Milwaukee Tech Class of 1974. After graduating, Kevin began his working career at GE Medical. There he spent his time working as an X-Ray...
James "Jim" Sorensen
Aug 25, 2026
James “Jim” Sorensen passed away on August 25, 2026, at Ascension Hospital in Franklin, leaving behind family, friends, and many who were fortunate to know and love him.
Jim grew up in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and graduated from Wauwatosa West High School in 1967. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1969 to 1973. Following his military service, Jim...
Christine Lynn Hanson
Aug 25, 2026
Christine "Chris" Hanson(nee Kowaleski) Found eternal peace on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 58 years. Beloved wife of 31 years to Scott Hanson. Loving daughter of Kathleen Case (nee O'Brien) and the late Thomas Kowaleski. Adored sister of Cheryl (Patrick) Bishop (nee Kowaleski). Cherished aunt of Hector Trevino, and Sean and Danielle Gosline. Loved daughter-in-law of Beverly...
Ray Cormier
Aug 24, 2026
Louis "Ray" Cormier
December 11, 1929 - August 24, 2026
Ray Cormier, 96, died on August 24, 2026, in Cudahy, Wisconsin. He was born December 11, 1929, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, one of seven children of Eva (née Ratté) and Francis Cormier.
Ray joined the Navy out of high school. One weekend on liberty in Milwaukee, he met Suzanne Heckel at the Eagles Club,...
Gerald William Sikorski
Aug 23, 2026
Gerald "Jerry" Sikorski
Found peace on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of 59 years to Claudia (nee Westphal). Loving father of Lisa (Alan) Eisner and Brian Sikorski. Cherished grandpa of Matthew (Lindsey Bouska), Nicholas, and Joseph Eisner. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Goldie Sikorski, and his siblings, Kenneth Sikorski and Shirley North.
Jerry...
Robert Norman Aamodt
Aug 22, 2026
Robert N. Aamodt
"Bob"
Found Peace on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Age 67 years. Beloved husband for 34 years of Laura (nee Flikeid). Loving brother of Marilyn (Gene) Behnke, Barbara (Jack) Ernest and Laurel (Bill) Wilson. Bob is preceded in death by his parents Burton and Marlys and siblings Linda (the late Gary) Masnak and David (Sue) Aamodt. Bob is also survived...
Patrick Michael Padden
Aug 21, 2026
Padden, Patrick M. Born to Eternal Life August 21, 2026 at the age of 76. Loving husband of Van (nee Tran). Cherished father of Michael Padden and Marie (Adam Smith) Hoffman Smith. Beloved grandfather of Kimberly Padden, Brooklyn Hoffman, Bradley Hoffman, Joseph Padden and Eva Padden. Brother of Eileen (the late Ron) Kreuger, Robert (the late Karen) Padden and the...
Anita Marie Possing
Aug 17, 2026
Anita Marie Possing
(nee Neu) Born to Eternal Life on Monday, August 17, 2026. Age 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Possing. Loving mom of Edward (Emily) Possing, John (Christine) Possing and Joseph (Sara) Possing. Cherished Grandma Nita of Reid and Isaac Possing; Katherine Possing; Joshua, Nolen and Andrew Possing. Adored sister of Ruth (Richard) Engel, Richard (Janet)...
John Bykowski
Aug 16, 2026
John "Jack" H Bykowski
Jack Bykowski of Clermont, Florida passed peacefully at the age of 89 on August 16, 2026.Jack was born on July 9, 1937 to Evelyn and Eugene Bykowski. He is proceeded in death by his loving wife of 52 years Patricia and brothers Dick and Ray.
Jack is survived by his children Mike (Nancy) Bykowski, Mary Dietrich, Tim (Dawn)...
Arthur C. Golwitzer
Aug 16, 2026
Arthur C. Golwitzer "Chuck"
Age 96 years. Died on Sunday, August 16, 2026. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie (nee Wendel) who died in April of 1995. Loving father of Steven (Julie) Golwitzer, Ramona (Brian) Garrity and Scott (Sherry) Golwitzer. Dear brother of Diana Maxey and brother-in-law of Edward Wendel. Dear friend of Larry Wiest, Jack Wucker...
Mary Ann Fisher
Aug 16, 2026
Mary Ann Fisher was born to eternal life on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Beloved mother two wonderful children, Jon and Sarah Fisher, favored grandmother of Alexandra and Evelyn Fisher, and Zailen Janzen. Cherished sister of Janet (Bob) Doren, Cheryl (Ed, Sr.) Kondracki, and aunt of Ed Kondracki, Jr., Jil Karr, Joseph Doren, and Laura Bohringer. She is preceded in death...
Daniela Castorena De Leon
Aug 15, 2026
Went home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at the age of 23. Loving daughter of Jose Castorena Gallegos and Antonia De Leon Ovalle. Beloved sister of Monserrat, Carina Castorena De Leon and the late Alex Castorena De Leon. Cherished granddaughter of Jose Manuel and Hermelinda Castorena and Gloria and Jose De Leon. Further survived by many...
Frederick W. Passow
Aug 15, 2026
Went to join his loving wife of 59 years, the late Jacqueline (nee Hermans) Passow. Loving dad of Paul (Becky) Passow, Nicole (Dale) Miller and Alexandrea (Dave) Kofler. Cherished and proud grandfather of Aaron and Sarah Passow, Joseph Miller, Ashlynn Passow and Emily (Anthony Jr.) Hostetler. Proud great-grandfather of Freya. Further survived by nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.Fred was...
Wendy Horton
Aug 13, 2026
Wendy Horton found peace on August 13, 2026.
Wendy was a remarkable woman whose intelligence, quick wit, and unmistakable sense of humor left an impression on everyone who knew her. She had a way of lighting up a room, making people laugh, and bringing an energy that was uniquely her own. She was incredibly hardworking, a fiercely loyal friend, and, above...
Michael J. Bennett Sr.
Aug 13, 2026
Michael J Bennett Sr.
Of Oak Creek, WI, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026 at the age of 66. He was born on March 8, 1960 to Duane and Ka Sup Bennett in Milwaukee, WI. He was the youngest brother to Tita and Charles, whom he had a great and loving relationship with. After graduating from Cudahy High School, he...
David A. Christensen
Aug 12, 2026
David A. Christensen
Age 76, passed away peacefully at his home away from home in Escanaba, Michigan, on August 12, 2026.David was born on December 29, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Jack and Doris (Dagenais) Christensen. He was a proud member of the United States Army National Guard. He graduated from Milwaukee Trade and Technical School and went on to become...
Vanessa Rheanne Deherrera
Aug 8, 2026
Vanessa Rheanne Deherrera
"Nessa"
Was taken from us tragically on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at the age of 26. Loving mom of Kain and Kyro. Cherished daughter of Monica Carpe-Pinter and Tim Deherrera. Adored sister of A.J., Aiden, and Uriah. Dear granddaughter of Jodie and Tom Garvey. Loving niece of Kelly Carpe, Kimberly Carpe and John Carpe. Dear cousin of Briana, Jaden...
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