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Sandra Sue Schleuse

Sandra Sue Schleuse

Sep 10, 2024

Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at the age of 71. Beloved wife for 51 years of the late Michael R. Schleuse. Devoted mother of Michael D. Schleuse. Proud nana of Isabella Schleuse and Joseph Schleuse. Further survived by her dear friends, Karen and Carrol Powell, other relatives and friends.

Sandra loved spending time with...

J. Guadalupe Garcia Jimenez

J. Guadalupe Garcia Jimenez

Sep 10, 2024

J. Guadalupe García Jiménez, de 92 años, hijo de José García y Felipa Jiménez, y esposo de Victoria Cervantes, falleció el 10 de septiembre de 2024 en Aurora Zilber Family Hospice en Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Ahora está reunido con sus padres, hermanos y el amor de su vida, Victoria García, con quien compartió más de 74 años de matrimonio. Padre...

Constance Joyce U'Ren

Constance Joyce U'Ren

Sep 10, 2024

"Connie"

Connie passed into Eternal Life on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Age 93 years. She is preceded in death by her parents William John and Annette U'Ren and her sister Jacquelyn U'Ren.

A graduate of Marquette University, Connie spent her entire professional life as a teacher. First in Delevan, then Milwaukee University School and spent...

Curtis Deweis Klosky

Curtis Deweis Klosky

Sep 10, 2024

Klosky, Curtis D. Born to Eternal Life September 10, 2024 at the age of 72. Loving husband of Janine (nee Yenor). Cherished father of Casey Klosky, Carrie (Aaron) Jones and Kevin (Deanna Fairbanks) Klosky. Step-father of Elaine DiMatteo. Beloved grandfather of Christina, Annie, Joy, Grace, Eric, Jace, Amelia and soon-to-be-born Lilian. Step-grandfather of Kristina and Gino. Brother of Sandra...

Orlando Gonzalez

Orlando Gonzalez

Sep 6, 2024

Orlando ''Pop Pop"

"Throw me a kiss"

Found peace on Friday, September 6, 2024 surrounded by his family at the age of 64. Loving father of Rosann (Alex) Gonzalez-Mejia, Orlando (Dilia) Gonzalez, Jr., Rolando Gonzalez and Delilah (Sergio) De La Torre. Orlando was the best Pop Pop to Elizah, Alexys, Mason, Alyssa, Jayden, Jazmin, Giovanni,...

Delores Ann Bronikowski

Delores Ann Bronikowski

Sep 5, 2024

Bronikowski, Delores (nee Henzig). Found peace on September 5, 2024 at the age of 90. Loving wife of Kenneth Bronikowski of 68 years. Cherished mom of Jill Bronikowski and Todd (Doreen) Bronikowski. Beloved "Mimi" and "Grandma Peanut" of Vincent and Heather, and Tiffany, Danielle and Aric. Also survived by great-grandchildren and many friends.

Delores found joy in...

Elaine Ruby Goff

Elaine Ruby Goff

Sep 3, 2024

Elaine Ruby (Kelsey) Goff age 84, died peacefully Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at her home in Franklin, WI. She was born December 15, 1939, to Ira and Reaka (Freeze) Kelsey in Sparta, WI.

Preceded in death by her parents, three brothers Francis, LeRoy and Willard and five sisters Marie, Betty, Ruth, Bernice and Irene.

Elaine...

Nancy Jane Hilliard

Nancy Jane Hilliard

Sep 2, 2024

(nee Hora)Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, September 2, 2024 at the age of 77. Loving wife of 56 years to Shaun T. Hilliard, Sr. Devoted mom of Shaun (Amanda) Hilliard Jr., Bonnie Hilliard and the late Kevin Hilliard. Proud grandma of Alex, Olivia, Ethan and Laila. Caring sister Susie (Wally) Rozumowicz. Loving Aunt of...

Daun G. Cziok

Daun G. Cziok

Aug 30, 2024

In loving memory of Daun G. Cziok, who was born on August 11, 1948, in Milwaukee, WI, and passed away on August 30, 2024, at her residence in Lake Zurich, IL. Daun was a devoted employee of McDonald's, dedicating 28 years of service to the restaurant industry.

Daun was not just an employee benefits professional; she was...

Hollie Elizabeth Barnes

Hollie Elizabeth Barnes

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...

Josef Gungl

Josef Gungl

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...

Ralph V. Phillips Jr.

Ralph V. Phillips Jr.

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...

Mary Florence Dretzka

Mary Florence Dretzka

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...

Karl J. Kohl

Karl J. Kohl

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...

Judith Claire Kaponya

Judith Claire Kaponya

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...

James M. Ruskiewicz

James M. Ruskiewicz

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...

Carolyn H. Smith

Carolyn H. Smith

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...

Matthew L. Schulz

Matthew L. Schulz

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...

Linda Ann Norfolk

Linda Ann Norfolk

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...

Erwin P. Mundt

Erwin P. Mundt

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...

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