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Barbara A. Keay

Barbara A. Keay

Feb 25, 2025

Barbara Keay (née Junger), 64, of Franklin, WI passed away on February 25, 2025.

Barb was born on February 29, 1960 to Eugene and Marjorie Junger in Cudahy, WI. Barb spent many of her working years caring for the elderly and those with disabilities. Her empathetic and compassionate spirit allowed her to form long lasting connections with...

Penelope June Beyer

Penelope June Beyer

Feb 25, 2025

(nee Schaffer) Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the age of 77. Beloved Wife of 53 years to Phil Beyer. Cherished Mom Christopher Beyer, Heather (Jason) Henn and Jessica (Kyle) Krueger. Proud Oma of Adler, Coen and Adelaide Henn and Josie Beyer. Fond sister of Jay (Nancy) Schaffer and the late Todd...

Robert "Bob" D. Frye

Robert "Bob" D. Frye

Feb 24, 2025

Robert "Bob" D. Frye

Passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, aged 53 years. Beloved father of Brianna (Chino) Frye. Cherished grandfather of Lucas "Sunny" and Kayden. Dear brother of Mike (Debra), John (Bert), Matt, Starella, Jerome, Mary Ann (Scott), Marie (Al), Mahala (Ray), Jim, and Sue. Further survived by Cat, Rob, Javier, Alma, and other family...

David "Dave" R. Bachtell

David "Dave" R. Bachtell

Feb 24, 2025

David "Dave" R. Bachtell

Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 24, 2025, aged 67 years. Beloved husband of the late Cheryl Bachtell (nee Pietrowiak) for 37 years. Dear brother to Robert (Deborah) Bachtell, Paul (Diane) Bachtell, and Steven (Tammy) Bachtell. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Visitation at the Funeral...

Paul C. Eckert

Paul C. Eckert

Feb 23, 2025

Paul C. Eckert, formerly of South Milwaukee, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was a resident of the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin.

Paul was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He graduated from High School before joining the U.S. Airforce. His 20 year Air Force Career included service as USAF Band Instrumentalist as well...

Jean B. Paquette

Jean B. Paquette

Feb 22, 2025

Jean B. Paquette

(nee Mills) Born to eternal life on Saturday, February 22, 2025, age 85 years. Beloved wife of Royce Paquette for 63 years. Loving mother of Alan (Jean) Paquette, Michael (Roberta) Paquette and Robert Paquette. Proud grandma of Michael (Amanda) Paquette and Christine (Kyle Zahn) Paquette; Sarah and Joshua Paquette. Dear great-grandma of Kaiden and...

Dr. Charles "Chuck" Alfred Melvin Iii

Dr. Charles "Chuck" Alfred Melvin Iii

Feb 22, 2025

Dr. Charles "Chuck" Alfred Melvin III, 74, of Greenfield, WI died on Saturday, February 22, 2025 after losing his four-year battle with stage four colon cancer. Chuck was born May 19, 1950, in Milwaukee, WI and was the son of Charles Jr. and Audrey Melvin. Chuck graduated from New Berlin West High School. From there, Chuck was a true...

Randolph William Cook

Randolph William Cook

Feb 22, 2025

Cook, Randolph. Passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025 at the age of 94. Loving husband of the late Doris Mae (nee Stache). Devoted dad of Robert (Suzanne) Cook, Michelle Gull, the late Randolph William Cook III and the late Richard Wayne Cook. Beloved grandfather of Alexandra (Lane) Boyle, Cassidy Gull, Savannah Gull, Sierra Cowell and Rowen Cook. Great-grandfather...

Lawrence Matthew Check

Lawrence Matthew Check

Feb 19, 2025

Of South Milwaukee. Found peace at home after a short, but hard fought battle with cancer, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the age of 60 years. Beloved husband for 33 years of Kathleen (nee Stankowski). Caring father of Joshua Check (Cassie Zingsheim) and Jeremy (Rebecca) Check, stepfather of Ann Hancock (Matt Duty) and Jonathan Hancock (Caitlyn Rife). Very...

Patricia M. "Patti" Behrendt

Patricia M. "Patti" Behrendt

Feb 19, 2025

Patricia M. "Patti" Behrendt, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, at the age of 63. Born on June 5, 1961, in Libertyville, Illinois, Patti lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to her family and community.

She was the cherished daughter of Ronald...

Marilyn Kay Sandberg

Marilyn Kay Sandberg

Feb 19, 2025

Sandberg, Marilyn (nee Mroz). Born to Eternal Life February 19, 2025 at the age of 72. Beloved Mom of Becky (Joe) Hardgrove. Cherished "Nana" of Ben and Kate. Sister of Susan (Larry) Young. Aunt of Jacob and Kaitlin and their children Josie and Bennett. Preceded in death by Chester and Virginia Mroz. Also survived by other relatives, friends and...

Maria Ernestina Longoria

Maria Ernestina Longoria

Feb 18, 2025

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of 58 years to Leopoldo P. Longoria. Devoted mother of Ruth (Juan) Segura, Linda (Jeff) House and Lee (Silvia) Longoria. Proud grandma of Leopoldo IV, Kristina, Joseph, Norma, Monica, Bobby, Crystal, Stephanie, Jose "Pepito", Nicole, Sarah, Mica, Roberto, Lee, Ariana, Julien, Dominick, Mariano and...

Mitsy Yahaira Monroy

Mitsy Yahaira Monroy

Feb 17, 2025

Mitsy Monroy

1989 - 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mitsy Monroy. Mitsy was a radiant soul who lived by the words Carpe Diem, embracing each day with passion, curiosity, and an unshakable commitment to making the world a better place.

She was born in Mexico and raised in Milwaukee....

Cheryl Rae Swift

Cheryl Rae Swift

Feb 16, 2025

With hearts full of love and cherished memories, we honor the life of Cheryl Rae Swift (nee Owsiany) who was born to Eternal Life on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of 50 years and best friend of Glen. Loving mother of Stacy (Scott) Muehlemann and Megan Swift. Cherished Grandma "Hee-Haw" of Samantha, Leah...

Patrica Ann Miller

Patrica Ann Miller

Feb 16, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Patricia Ann Miller, at the age of 91. Pat passed away peacefully at home on February 16th, 2025, surrounded by the loving presence of her family.

A lifelong fighter, Pat had been an incredibly active nonagenarian...

Dennis Edward Griebenow

Dennis Edward Griebenow

Feb 16, 2025

Dennis E. Griebenow

God Called Dennis Home on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Age 73 years. Beloved husband for 47 years of Patricia (nee Franecki). Loving brother of David (Kathleen) Griebenow. Dear uncle of Amy (Panagiotis) and Anne Griebenow. Preceeded in death by his parents Wilbert and Helen Griebenow. Dennis also survived by other family members and friends....

Gregory "Greg" Allen Debattista

Gregory "Greg" Allen Debattista

Feb 15, 2025

Gregory "Greg" A. DeBattista

Born into eternal life on Saturday, February 15, 2025, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Cyndie DeBattista (nee Hubert) for 42 years. Loving father to Tom (Lori) Knight, Tim (Kayla) Knight, Troy (Cindy) Knight, and Diana (Ray) Buman. Cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins...

Aura Violeta Paz

Aura Violeta Paz

Feb 13, 2025

Our Mother, Aura Violeta Paz was born in San Antonio, Suchitepequez, Guatemala, Central America, on June 14, 1930. Being the first of ten children, her parents, Jacinto Cabrera and Francisca Padilla passed their faith on to her as a Seventh Day Adventist from birth to the day of her death.

When her Mother passed away at the...

Anthony David Quiroz

Anthony David Quiroz

Feb 13, 2025

Quiroz, Anthony D "Tony"

Born to Eternal Life on February 13, 2025 at the age of 64. The loving son of the late Efren and Evelyn Quiroz. Preceded in death by his brother Eric Ehlers and nephew Ruben Rodriguez. Survived by his three sisters Christine, Kathleen (Craig) and Julie, his nieces and nephews Jennifer, Taylor, Kelsey, Matthew,...

Josefina Tello De Rojo

Josefina Tello De Rojo

Feb 12, 2025

En Recuerdo Amoroso de

Josefina Tello de Rojo

Nació

el 13 de octubre 1930

Pasó a la Vida Eterna

el 12 de febrero 2025

Visitación

El jueves 20 de febrero

De las 5 p.m. a las 8 p.m.

Prasser-Kleczka South Suburban...

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