Obituaries

Dec 11, 2024

Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the age of 89 years. Loving wife of the late Gordon Kowalski for 57 years. Beloved mother of Jennifer and the late Paul Kowalski. Cherished grandma of Joseph (Tricia) and Kara Kowalski. GG to Alice, Madison and Gordon. Further survived by relatives and friends.

Memorial Visitation at...

Dec 9, 2024

Thomas J Polacek

It is with Heavy Hearts and Tears in Our Eyes that we are sharing this with you.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and Soldier passed peacefully into Eternal Rest on December 9, 2024 at the age of 78.

Born on October 5, 1946 in Milwaukee, Tom's life...

Dec 8, 2024

Wayne P. Zeleski

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, aged 78 years. Beloved father of Kara Jensen (Mark Wallace) and Christian Jensen (Jacquie Roland). Dear brother of Allen Zeleski. Further survived by many friends.

Wayne was a choir director and teacher at various Lutheran Churches in Norway and Racine. He had a lifelong...

Dec 7, 2024

Peter James Bertoglio

"PJ"

Bay View's oldest teenager died on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Age 83 years. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Anna Marie Bertoglio. He is survived by many cousins, other family members and friends.

PJ was a former employee of Schlitz Brewery as well as various...

Dec 7, 2024

Audrey E. Atkielski (nee Dolata)

Audrey was reunited with her late husband Norbert on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at the young age of 96. Dear mother of the late Wayne Denman (Patti), Sue (the late Dale) Kozik, and Sharon (Roger) Christensen. Beloved granny of Denise, Wayne (Kristina), Heather (Tim), Brian (Jessika), Katrina (Tommy), and Paige (Tom). She...

Dec 7, 2024

**Obituary for Nicolas Fletes Reyes**

September 10, 1951 - December 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nicolas Fletes Reyes, aged 73, who departed this world on December 7, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born on September 10, 1951, in Atotonilco El Bajo, Jalisco, Mexico, Nicolas embraced life with a...

Dec 6, 2024

Barbara Frances Meinholz

(nee Polewski) Born to Eternal Life on Friday, December 6, 2024. Age 88 years. Barbara is preceded in death by her beloved husband Fred Meinholz and cherished son Fr. David Meinholz. Loving mother of Peter (Cindy), Catherine (Richard) Powers, Paul (Kelly), Mark (Ellen), and Matthew. Cherished grandmother of Jeff, Greg (Missie); Eric and Grace;...

Dec 6, 2024

Schlachter, Peter H. Born to Eternal Life December 6, 2024 at the age of 85. Loving husband of Patricia "Pat" (nee Luedke). Cherished father of Terri (Jim) Blazek, Mark (Joyce) and Vicki (Dan) Sage. Beloved grandfather of Rachel, Natalie, Nolan (Sadie) Schlachter, Taylor (Justin) Anderson and Daniel Sage. Great-Grandfather of Cecelia Schlachter. Brother of Jim (Pat) Schlachter and the...

Dec 6, 2024

James M. Chaney

Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024, 62 years. Survived by his daughter, Erin (Dan) Glubka and son, Joshua Chaney; his grandchildren, Addison and Michael; parents, Virginia and the late James; siblings, Stephanie (Kevin) Becker, William (Margaret) Chaney and the late Susan Voigts. Loving boyfriend of Julie Schlax. Also survived by other family...

Dec 5, 2024

Mathias G. Kraker, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024.

Mathias is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Katherine and his devoted children Gina(Robert) Banach and Mathew(Margaret) Kraker. Beloved "Opa" to Angela(Patrick) Kaiser, Bryana(Josh) Martinson, Lauren and Joey Kraker and great-grandchildren Leah and Mason Kaiser. As an only child, he enjoyed a large...

Dec 5, 2024

Passed away and left us very quietly on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the age of 93. Caring mother of Rosemary Goodrich. Loving twin sister of Rosa (the late Robert) Swenson. Further survived by other relatives and friends.

Visitation TUESDAY, December 10, 2024 at the Funeral Home from 11 AM-12 PM. Funeral Service at 12 PM. Interment...

Dec 5, 2024

Kenneth E. Meisinger, Jr.

"Ken"

Found Peace on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Age 71 years. Beloved husband of Robin Meisinger for 39 years. Father of Adesina Kohl, Kenneth Meisinger III and Annette Meisinger. Grandfather of Jaycob Stelter; Lianna Garcia-James, Niya Garcia-James, Lehland Harris and Rue Harris. Brother of Christine (the late Arthur) Thomas. Ken is...

Dec 5, 2024

Ronald A. Portz

Found peace on Thursday, December 5, 2024, age 76 years. Ronald is survived by his siblings and their families and his cherished chosen family.

Visitation at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 5:00-6:00 PM. Funeral Service at 6:00 PM. Burial services and military honors on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at...

Dec 4, 2024

Linda S. Zorn

(nee Nook) Found peace on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, age 69 years. Loving mom of Robert and the late Aaron Zorn. Dearest sister of Dede (the late Richard) Emmons, Gary (Kathy) Burss, Larry (the late Lynn Johnson), Tracy (the late Doug) Novak, Barry (Vicki) Burss, Toni (Eric) Behling and the late Terry Burss. Further...

Dec 3, 2024

Keith Bernard Jaszkowski

"Keifer"

Born to Eternal Life on Monday, December 3, 2024. Age 62 years. Loving brother of Steven Jaszkowski, Jeffrey (Heather) Jaszkowski, Roger (the late Kimberly) Jaszkowski and Scott (Nawinta) Jaszkowski. Adored uncle of Adam, the late Jeni, Sarah and Katelyn; Donald, Christina, Andrew, Alicia, Brandon, Matthew and Justin. Dear cousin of Pamela...

Dec 3, 2024

Julian Nava "The Mex"

Born into eternal life on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Elaine Nava for 41 years. Cherished father of Lisa (Greg) Meye, Richard (Julie) Alvarado, Antonio (Elizabeth) Alvarado, and Jessica Nava-Banach (Chad Banach). Loving grandfather of Terry (Edna), Richard, Cristina (Cal), Nick, Aaron, Joshua (Andrea), Sophie Jean, Ryan, Nicholas,...

Dec 1, 2024

Jean M. Kotlowski

(nee Weir) Born to eternal life on Sunday, December 1, 2024, age 87 years. Beloved wife of Robert Kotlowski for 65 years. Loving mother of Michael (Lynn) Kotlowski. Proud grandmother of Evan, Brandon and Claire. Dear sister of the late Jerry Weir. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Memorial...

Nov 29, 2024

Jacqueline J. Lucas-Jordan

"Jack"

Died peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024. Age 65 years. Deeply loved mother of Jessica Lucas. Former wife and dear friend of Jeffrey Lucas. Further survived by other family members, cherished friends, night nurses and colleagues. She is preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Joan Jordan, along with younger...

Nov 28, 2024

Kurt A. Krakau, 72, of Marinette passed away on November 28, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center - Bay Area. He was born on April 16, 1952, in Milwaukee, the son of Richard and Elma (Nietschke) Krakau.

Kurt grew up and spent most of his life in the South Milwaukee area, later moving to Marinette. He was a...

Nov 27, 2024

Anton J. Nagel, a cherished and devoted husband, father, and brother, peacefully passed away at the age of 86 in Milwaukee, WI. He is survived by his dear wife, Clarice Nagel, adoring daughter Ruth, and beloved sisters, Walburga and Anna.

Anton dedicated over seven decades to his work in electroplating, leaving a legacy of commitment and expertise...