Obituaries

Aug 30, 2024

Hollie E. Barnes, age 42 of Milwaukee Wisconsin, returned to her Creator on August 30, 2024.

Hollie was an amazing person who spread light and love everywhere she went. She gave the best hugs! Born on April 6, 1982 in Springfield, Missouri, Hollie was a beautiful, intelligent, adventuresome, creative and gentle soul. The love she shared with...

Aug 30, 2024

Reached his Eternal Home on Friday, August 30, 2024 at the awesome age of 86. Loving husband of the late Arleita (nee Haertl). Beloved father of Dawn (Jim) Hilton-Leys, Lisa (Carlos) Rodriguez and Rosemarie Gungl. Proud grandfather of Cecilia Rodriguez, Camellie (Caleb) Zovar, Carlos Rodriguez, Jr., Kitty Leys (David McSpadden), Angela (Collin) Gowdy, Josef Gungl, Samuel Gungl, and Benjamin...

Aug 29, 2024

Ralph V. Phillips Jr. was born on October 31, 1959, and as it turns out, he was an absolute treat. Ralph passed peacefully at home on August 29, 2024 after a valiant battle with cancer in the presence of his loving wife of nearly 45 years, Jannelda "Jay", (nee Lied) whom he decided he wanted to marry on the...

Aug 29, 2024

Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Kurt Dretzka. Loving mom of K David (Kim) Dretzka, Jane (Michael) Cason, Steve (Laurelle) Dretzka, Terry (Robert) Cornuke, Ann (Ron) Nielsen and Gregory (Sofia) Dretzka. Adored grandma of Matthew (Hope) Dretzka and Dana Dretzka (Matt Blower); Aaron (Effy Fang) Brown, Abby Rose...

Aug 27, 2024

Karl "with a K" J. Kohl

Passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home and under the loving care of his wife on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, age 85 years. Beloved husband of Ralane (nee Lisowski) for 63 years. Loving father of two wonderful children Renee (Brian) Ninmann and Ross (Kathy) Kohl. Proud grandpa of the...

Aug 27, 2024

Born February 25, 1944, she was 80 years old. A long-time resident of greater Chicago IL peacefully passed away in Milwaukee, WI on August 27, 2024. Judith was a resident of Wilson Commons Senior Community, Milwaukee.

Judith was a graduate of Milwaukee Lutheran High School, class of 1962. A graduate of Concordia College, River Forest, IL with...

Aug 26, 2024

Born To Eternal Life unexpectedly on Monday, August 26, 2024 at the age of 65. Loving husband of the late Connie Ruskiewicz. Beloved father of James A. (Candace) Ruskiewicz, Brian (Michelle) Bubnich, Joshua (Cherise) Ruskiewicz, Andrew (Angela) Ruskiewicz, and the late Joseph Ruskiewicz. Proud grandfather of Sydnie, Nathan, Zachary, Anna, Tiberius, Augustus, Rose, Violet, Jacqueline, Madison and Harper. Also...

Aug 26, 2024

Carolyn H. Smith (nee Malone) Born to Eternal Life on Monday, August 26, 2024 at the age of 94. Loving mother of Shari (Marshall) Smith-Mead, Lori (Richard) Futh. Cherished grandmother of Rachel (Rick) Miller. Great grandmother of Xander and Alexis. Sister-in-law Kristie Malone. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends.

Preceded in death by...

Aug 25, 2024

Passed away unexpectedly from medical complications on Sunday, August 25, 2024, age 36 years. Loving son of John and Charlotte Schulz. Dear brother of Aaron and Christopher Schulz. Cherished uncle of Payton Utley and Benjamin Schulz. Beloved nephew of Bob (Kathy) Bartels, George Schulz, the late Robert Schulz, Elizabeth Carlson, Joan (Randy) Mommaerts and Grace Schulz. Cousin of Jennifer...

Aug 23, 2024

Norfolk, Linda (nee Haun) Found Peace on August 23, 2024, age 73. Linda is preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Donald R. Norfolk; her parents Gilbert and Mary; sister, Susie; and brother Jeff. She is survived by admiring sons, Nathan and Matthew; sisters Jane (Tom) Verba, Mary Jo (Chuck) Virnig, and Amy Haun; brothers Mark...

Aug 23, 2024

Erwin P. "Erv" Mundt

Found peace on Friday, August 23, 2024, age 88 years. Beloved husband for 52 years to Joann (nee Gallagher). Loving father of Michelle (Roric) Griffith, Michael Mundt, Keith Melcher, Rick (Sandra) Mundt, Lorrie (Tom) Dounda, David Emmett, Kathleen (Dave) Smith, the late Scott Melcher, the late Mark Melcher, the late Stephanie Weist and...

Aug 22, 2024

After battling Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Michael Monroe Hill finally found peace in this world and transitioned to the next, on August 22nd, 2024, at age 74. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Jesse and Jeanette (nee D'Acquisto) Hill, and is survived by his devoted spouse of 38 years, Paul Kaneshiro, his sisters Robin (Mark) Waeltz and...

Aug 21, 2024

(nee Thielen) Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the age of 88. Margaret is survived by her cherished children Dolora (Rick) Herrera, Mary (Rob), James (Erica) Rose, grandchildren Jordyn, Jensyn, J and Ava. Preceded in death by her loving husband Wally; parents Lawrence and Leonita and her brother Richard Thielen. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family, many dear friends...

Aug 20, 2024

Betty Jane Guerin

(nee Tomchalek) Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Age 97 years. Beloved wife for 66 years of the late Donald. Loving mom of the late Candy (the late Jim) Lidwin and Cindy (Tim) Gear. Cherished grandma of Chris Lidwin (Sarah Reynolds), Craig (Courtney) Lidwin and Jimmy (Angie) Lidwin and Brad Gear....

Aug 19, 2024

Nguyen, Van. Born to Eternal Life after a short but courageous battle with cancer on August 19, 2024 at the age of 70. Loving husband of Karen (nee Nitz) for 31 years with over 45 years of fun, love and laughter. Cherished father of Kristina. Devoted Cat Dad of Boots. Brother in law of Carol Ann (Fred) Haerter. Uncle...

Aug 19, 2024

Sharon Patricia Mahnke was born on March 17, 1949 and passed away August 19, 2024.

Her parents were the late John and the late Arlene Denny. Her children are the late Thomas R. Murray Jr., Kelly Murray and Kenneth Meissner (Danielle). Her grandchildren are Tyler Meissner (Brooke), Zachary Meissner, Landon Meissner, Kenna Meissner. Her adopted daughter is...

Aug 18, 2024

Dawn Marie Sulla

"Dawny"

Entered Eternal Life peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the age 65 years young. Our beloved mother had been surrounded by so much love and support from her family through her courageous and strong fight over the past several years. Cherished mom of Jennifer(Nick) Burkee, Michael(Hilary) Brandt, Richard Sulla and...

Aug 17, 2024

Dolores E. Rodziczak "Bubbles", age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024. She was born June 6, 1927 in St Francis, WI. Dolores was loved dearly by her late daughter, Barbara Scherer and daughter JoAnn Mastopietro.

She devoted her life to her family and friends. Affectionately nicknamed Bubbles as a child. That name stuck and...

Aug 17, 2024

In the company of friends, Sylvia peacefully went home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the age of 90. Loving mother of Mark (Nora) Walcher and Caroline Walcher. Proud grandma of 11 and great grandma of 1. Preceded in death by her daughter Patricia Wright and brother Kurt Reugg.

Sylvia was much loved...

Aug 15, 2024

Ferrell, Lisa (nee Johnson). Born to Eternal Life August 15, 2024 at the age of 54. Loving wife of Corey Ferrell. Sister of Carrie (Cory Napiontek) Johnson and Patrick Johnson. Aunt of Miguel Santana, Kattrina Phalen and Patrick Johnson Jr.. Daughter in law of Colleen Ferrell. Sister in law of Chris Gorski, Samantha Ferrell and James Ferrell. Also survived...