Obituaries

Jul 27, 2024

Joann E. Ferch

Found peace on Saturday, July 27, 2024, age 81 years. Wife of the late Donald A. Ferch. Loving mother of Dana (Brian Weber) Schultz and the late D. Robert Schultz Jr. Proud grandma of Marquiz Teniente, Jake Schultz and Johanna Schultz. Dear sister of Kathleen Strimple and Jeffrey (Karen) Greenmier. Fond aunt of Lee...

Jul 26, 2024

Geraldine A Stone (nee Thien)

July 26, 2024 Age 96. Beloved wife of I David Stone. Loving mother of Holly Bieniewski and Laure DeWerd, grandmother of Mikhail Chalecki. Proud aunt to Michael Fishtein.

In addition to raising a family, Geri was an exceptional performing artist whose career as a professional pianist spanned over 75 years....

Jul 26, 2024

Benjamin Alexander Johnson

"Ben"

Ben was taken up in the arms of Jesus Christ on Friday, July 26, 2024 at the age of 53 with his family by his side.

Ben is survived and will be forever remembered by, his loving parents Gloria A.(the late Steve) Foti and Ronald B. (the late JoAnn)...

Jul 25, 2024

Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Carol for 57+ years. Loving father of Debbie (Jay) Safford, Kim Olsen (Rob), Jill Wahl (Paul), Vern (Bobbie) Olsen and the late Kurt Olsen. Cherished and loving grandpa to Nicholas, Tyler, Jessica, Jinnine, Andrew, Vicci, Jordan and Zachary. Great grandpa...

Jul 25, 2024

Gerlyn M. Hoeppner

(nee Davidson) Found peace on Thursday, July 25, 2024, age 66 years. Loving mother of Robert Hoeppner. Cherished significant other of Ken Ciepluch. Sister of Diane Hoeppner, the late Mary Ann. Further survived by other relatives and friends.

Gerlyn loved listening to Country Music, dancing and loved dolphins. She was a kindhearted...

Jul 25, 2024

Bob Staeger, 63, of West Allis, WI, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024. Born on December 27, 1960, in Milwaukee, WI. Bob found community with the clients and staff who lived and cared for him in their group apartment building where they gathered for meals, to cheer on their favorite Wisconsin sports teams and play Uno. Bob is...

Jul 25, 2024

Found rest on Thursday, July 25 2024 at the age of 88. Loving father of Scott (Karen) LoMonte. Beloved grandfather of Gregory (Joyce) LoMonte and Kristen (Greg) Klemm. Great-grandfather of Laurena and Vincent LoMonte. He will also be missed by his loving and dear friend Mary Myers. Further survived by other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death...

Jul 19, 2024

Richard Eugene Gales, 80, of Milwaukee, WI, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Friday, July 19th after a long battle with COPD. Richard was born on April 3, 1944 to Thomas W and Marjorie (Arndt) Gales in Milwaukee, WI. In 1967, Richard met his wife, Donna (Koprowski). They fell in love, and were married two years later...

Jul 18, 2024

Found peace on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at the age of 25. Loving son of Cynthia Roth and Steven (Stacey) Pena. Cherished grandson of Phil and Jane Shelby. Dear brother of Corinne, Brandon, Evan, Ian and Julian. Beloved nephew of Rachelle (Rob) Gerbasi, Jennifer Roth, Suzanne (Mark) Clauss, Gregory Roth and Jonathan Roth.

Further survived by loving...

Jul 18, 2024

Elaine Christine Walker

(nee Piotrowski), passed away peacefully on 7/18/24 at the age of 86. She will join into eternity with her husband "Bob", the love of her life for 58 years. She will join her parents Antoin Piotrowski and Christine Leszcynski as well as her sisters June Schultz, Joan Badzinski, and Nancy Swoboda. She leaves behind...

Jul 16, 2024

(nee Linck) Passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the age of 65. Beloved mother of Angie Linck. Loving sister of Kim (Brigitte Wenzel) Linck, Jackie Campbell and Debbie Hoffmann. Caring aunt of Nadine, Keith, Ryan, Jason, Cassie Campbell and Joe Hoffmann. Dear niece of Marilyn, Sandy, Rosie, Nicky and Linda. Further survived by other family and friends.

Jul 15, 2024

Jack Arthur Savlan passed away peacefully at home on July 15th, 2024 age 70. He was born on April 14th to James and Frances (nee Hyman) Savlan. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, LaRee (nee Looney). Beloved brother to Cathy Nichols and Jeanne (Steve) Gadol. Loving uncle of Kelly (Mark) Silvers and great uncle of...

Jul 14, 2024

Morales, Robert A. Found Rest on July 14, 2024, age 63. Robert is survived by his oldest son, Gabriel, daughter, Veronica (Carlton), and youngest son, Isaiah; brothers, Mark (Geri), Michael, Geary; sisters, Debra (Rudy) and Bobbi Lynne (Victor); and partner Kimberly. He is also survived by, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

Visitation for Robert...

Jul 13, 2024

Wolke, Brian Edward finally found peace on July 13, 2024, age 66. Brian was born on September 11, 1957 to parents Dennis and Frances (née La Gosh) Wolke.

Brick by brick, he built Brian's Lawn and Gardening Care where for decades he took tremendous pride in every blade of grass and flower petal he tended to. Those...

Jul 12, 2024

Elaine A. Giles, age 74, passed away on July 12, 2024.

She is survived by her sister, Jane Heartlein, as well as other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Leona Heartlein.

Elaine was retired for four years from working with inside sales.

She will...

Jul 12, 2024

Morgan A. Mills (Morlan), 29, of Fort Dodge, IA passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Morgan Aleesha Mills was born April 16,1995, in Milwaukee, WI. She was raised and educated in the Milwaukee area graduating from Horlick High School in Racine, WI. Following her education, Morgan moved to Fort...

Jul 10, 2024

Born to eternal life on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Beloved wife of the late James Brycki. Dear mother of Diane (Laurence) Sneath, Sharon Dalton (Joe Arnezeder), Mary (the late Kurt) Neuburg and John (Christine) Brycki. Loving grandmother of Patrick, Stephen (Alexandra), Samantha (Mike), Andrew, Joshua (Jamie), Jacob and Isabella. Great-grandmother of Cora, Vivian and Brielle. Further survived by nieces,...

Jul 9, 2024

(nee Machajewski) Born To Eternal Life on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the age of 88. Beloved wife and best friend for 48 years to the late Harlan Vaught. Loving mother of Cheryl Vaught, Donn (Karen) Vaught, Juliann (Dan) Marchel and Kenneth (Kim) Vaught. Dear grandmother of Lisa, Michelle, Angela, Jason, Jacob, and Zackary. Dear great-geat grandmother of Mercedes,...

Jul 8, 2024

Sorgi, Kevin S.

Born to Eternal Life on July 8, 2024, age 72. Kevin is survived by his wife and lifelong best friend, Lana Sorgi (nee Kennedy); loving children Brian and Lisa (Jamie); treasured grandchildren Harper and Rocco; Devoted Brothers Michael (Cheryl), Terry (Linda), Kenneth (Beverly), and beautiful sisters Karen (Steve) and Christine (Bill). Also survived by...

Jul 6, 2024

Petersen, Nels. Born to Eternal Life July 6, 2024 at the age of 72. Loving husband of Carol (Bailey) (nee LaVine). Cherished step-father of Mary Bailey. Brother of James (Leslie) of Michigan, Joanne of Stevens Point, William (Susan) of Westfield and Henry (Tina) of Virigina. Father of Naomi Petersen. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.