Obituaries

Dec 24, 2024

Joan M. Kuspa

"Joanie"

(Nee Nowakowski) Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Age 86 years. Beloved wife and best friend for 68 years of David Kuspa. Cherished mom of Michael (Linda) Kuspa, Mark (Mary) Kuspa, Robert (the late Pamela) Kuspa and John Kuspa. Loving grandma of Gregory Kuspa and Steven (Jennifer) Kuspa;...

Dec 24, 2024

O'Dell, Thomas C. was born to Eternal Life on December 24, 2024 at the age of 76. Tom was born in March, 1948 at Cumberland, Wisconsin to Bernice Erickson.

He is survived by best friend & loving wife Faye. Loving father of Dawn, Andrea (Andrew Zuniga) and Shawn (Kam), and "bonus" daughter Elizabeth Moore (Antony).

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Dec 21, 2024

Christine Ann Golec (née Sajdowitz) Found eternal peace on December 21st, 2024 at the age of 71. Chris was born on November 5th, 1953 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was born into a loving family and was preceded in death by her parents, Edward "Butch" and Loretta "Mickey" (née Kosmicki) Sajdowitz. Chris was a devoted wife to the late Richard...

Dec 19, 2024

Daniel Longo

Found peace on Monday, December 16, 2024, aged 56 years. Father of Lisa Harrison-Longo and the late Nick Longo. Youngest brother of Michael (Peggy) Longo, the late Steve (Terryann) Longo, Kathleen (Randy) Osvatic, and James (Sherry) Longo. Dear uncle of Maria (Patrick), Michael III, Steven (Angelica), Aaron (Liz), Mike, Donald, Cate, and Claire. Further loved...

Dec 17, 2024

Jason G. Babcock

"J-Dog"

Jason was taken from us all tragically and unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Age 47 years. Loving dad of Austin Babcock (Ashley Meinholz). Cherished son of Cindy Topel. Adored brother of Kevin Topel and Krystle Topel (Derrick Freed). Dear uncle of Ava and Ayden Freed. Treasured boyfriend of Shannon Wozniarski....

Dec 17, 2024

World traveler and avid Packers fan, Jean Louise Schmitz passed away on

Tuesday, December 17 th at the age of 76. Jean was devoted to her friends

and family, and generous with her time and love. She spent her life

bringing everyone to tears with laughter and those stories will live on to...

Dec 17, 2024

(nee Liermann) Went to join her beloved husband Otto and sons, Allan and Roy, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, age 104 years. Loving mother of Dennis (Judy) Schultz, Donald Schultz (Janey) and Susan (Jeff) Partl. Dearest grandmother of Tina (Josh) Provan, Adam (Stephanie) Schultz, Tim (Elisa) Schultz,, Scotty (Jamie) Schultz and the late Andrea. Dear great-grandma of Porter, Beckam,...

Dec 16, 2024

Danielle Marie Gallinatti

(nee Bratel) Passed away suddenly on Monday, December 16, 2024. Age 58 years. Beloved wife and best friend for 25 years of Dominic. Loving mother of Natalie (Chris) Kobs. Cherished GG of Lainey "Lainey Bug" Kobs. Dear step-mother of Kaitlyn Gallinatti. Adored daughter of Robert and Antonina Bratel. Treasured sister of Tammy Schneider and...

Dec 15, 2024

Giedt, Natalie. Born to Eternal Life December 15, 2024 at the age of 64. Beloved friend of Mary Zimmermann. Sister of Greg Giedt and the late Jeff Giedt. Cherished niece of Lois McDonald. Also survived by her cousins, other relatives and many friends. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Arlene (nee Gores) Giedt and many uncles and...

Dec 15, 2024

Maria Isabel Medina

(née Sosa) of Milwaukee, WI passed away peacefully in the loving presence of her family on Sunday, December 15th 2024 at the age of 79 years. Beloved wife of Jose A. Medina. Loving Mother of 12: Jose (Gail) Medina, the late Oscar Alejandro, Marta (Nieves) Acosta, Olga (Juan) Saldivar, Manuel (Melinda) Medina, Noemi (Ronald)...

Dec 15, 2024

Berta L. Garay

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, December 15, 2024, age 82 years. Beloved mother of Osmin (Cielo) Fuentes, Sergio (Rosa Aguilar) Garay, Luz (Christian) Castellano, Celina (Paul) Denson. Cherished grandmother of Ashley, Alyssa, Alanis, Alexa, Patricia, Laurie, Paul Jr., Sergio, Jasmine, and Daniel. Further survived by many family and friends. She is...

Dec 14, 2024

Dorothy M. Kryszewski, age 90, entered into eternal life with her husband, Richard Kryszewski on December 14, 2024.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Gail (Leonard) Cruz, Dawn (Gary) Blum, and Cindy (Steve) Fleischman; her cherished grandchildren, Jason, Erik (Jenny), Brent (Karen), Natasha (Casey), Marcia, Hannah (Marcus), and Rachel; her eight great-grandchildren; her sister Rose Marie;...

Dec 14, 2024

Alexander, Kenneth M. Found peace on December 14, 2024 at the age of 77. Loving husband of the late Sonia (nee Judreik). Dear friend of Joel Puleo and Ardis Gottschalk and Peter and Gretchen Neuwald.

Memorial Services are currently pending. Please check back for more information.

Ken was a longtime member of the Great Lake...

Dec 13, 2024

On December 13th, Gregory Charles Harrass entered his eternal rest following an eight year long battle against necrotizing myopathy and cirrhosis of the liver. He is survived by the love of his life, Kathleen Harrass, their son, Kelly Harrass, and their large cat, Skaar.

At his core, Greg wanted to live a simple life. He loved his...

Dec 12, 2024

Richard "Dick" Allen Duffy

Passed away peacefully at home with family at his side on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at age 94. He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Geraldine (nee Dietrich) Duffy. Loving Dad of Joy (Fred) Lang and Karen Duffy. Treasured Grandpa of Nathaniel (Stephanie Jones) and Joshua (Jessica Segovia) Lang....

Dec 12, 2024

Roger A. Krystowiak

Was born to eternal life December 12, 2024, three days before his 81st birthday. Roger is survived by his son, Peter (Gina), daughter, Sara Herrick (Mike), grandchildren, Elizabeth (Ryan) Ruffing , Matthew (Natalie), Nora, Joseph and Eli. Also survived by his sister Sharon and sister-in-law, Nancy (the late John) Lisiecki and many other relatives...

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...