Obituaries

Apr 5, 2024

Bernice (Perlaczynski) Ruswick was born August 10, 1926, the youngest of the four children of Valentine Perlaczynski and Bertha (nee Kitzke) Perlaczynski. Although, her father died from illness less than two years later, she had no shortage of relatives. She and her family occupied the Polish flat of a house built and occupied by her grandfather and family and...

Apr 5, 2024

LeAnne Joy Ziemer has left the Diner!

Born February 21, 1958, LeAnne died in the loving arms of her wife on the morning of April 5, 2024.

LeAnne is survived by her wife, Sandy Ziemer, sister, Julie Haley, grandchildren, William and Hailey and family through marriage including Mark (Mary), Wendy (Michael), Jody (Bill), Lisa (Michael),...

Apr 4, 2024

Jacquelin R. Balistreri (nee Oettinger) was born to eternal life where she was reunited with the love of her life, Steve Balistreri Sr. on Thursday, April 4th, 2024 at the age of 72. Loving mother of Tony (Ericka) Balistreri and Steven (Sarah) Balistreri. Beloved Nana of Joseph, Elizabeth, Mia (Antonio), Steven III, Salvatore, and Sofia. Cherished great-grandmother of Marcus....

Apr 4, 2024

Linda Sue Siersyznski

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Age 62 years. Beloved wife for 26 years of Mark Sierszynski. Loving mom of Jaclyn (Jake) Franecki, Joe Vargas and Jeremy (Chrissy) Sierszynski. Adored grandma of Isaiah, Olivia and Cecilia; Vince. Cherished daughter of Patricia and the late Robert Ratzmann. Dear sister of Mark (Connie) Ratzmann,...

Apr 2, 2024

Berry, John. Born to Eternal Life April 2, 2024 at the age of 67. Loving son of the late Barbara (nee Sinner) and the late Carl Berry. Brother of Karen (Salvador) Benitez, Joseph Berry and Penny Kilcrease. Uncle of Jeffrey Berry, Kimberly Hofstetter, Stella Benitez, Samantha Berry, Stacey Berry and Joseph Berry. Great-Uncle of Sebastian Benitez, Joshua Berry, Shane...

Apr 1, 2024

Robert D. Bales "Bob"

Passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at the age of 81. Loving husband of Margaret A. Wang-Bales. Beloved dad of John (Michelle), James (Jolene) and Joe (Vicki) Bales. Cherished grandpa of Brittany Harris, Christian and Kylie Bales, Joshua (Allison) and Jeremiah Bales, Jenna (Josh) Biermann and Alyssa Bales (Adam Kieffer). Dear brother...

Apr 1, 2024

Elaine Joyce Boyce July 12, 1929 - April 1, 2024

Elaine was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 12, 1929 to James and Anna Wolney (nee Dulak). She passed away quietly on April 1, 2024 at the age of 94.

Family, sailing, learning, and teaching were Elaine's passions. With her husband, Hawley, and three daughters...

Mar 31, 2024

Zess, Dianna (nee Korenkiewicz). Born to Eternal Life March 31, 2024 at the age of 79. Loving wife for 61 years of David Zess. Cherished mother of Tracy Heard and Scott (Chrissy) Zess. Beloved grandmother of Angel Heard, Alex Arnold and Joshua Zess. Great-Grandmother of Domonic. Sister of the late Roland Korenkiewicz, the late Richard Korenkiewicz and the late...

Mar 31, 2024

(nee Sauvé) was reunited with her husband, Donald, as she peacefully entered into eternal life on March 31, 2024. Loving mother of Dana (David) Eick and Caron Trataris. Beloved grandmother of Ambrose (Vera) Trataris Hannush and Sean Trataris. Cherished sister of Veronica (the late Gordon) Baker. Further survived by nieces, nephews, sister-in-laws and many dear friends.

Anne's...

Mar 30, 2024

David Gerhard Herriges passed away peacefully at his St. Camillus residence on Saturday, March 30, 2024, age 89 years. The beloved husband for 65 years to Nancy Kay (nee Easter) Herriges. Cherished Father of Christine (Jerry) Cayo, Catherine (Dale) Holland, Ellen (Keith) Drummond and Bill (Laurie) Herriges. Loving grandfather to 8 grandchildren: Jennifer (Xavier) Nitschke-Thomas, Hayley (Ryan Perez) Nitschke,...

Mar 30, 2024

Michael J. Fritsche

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Age 69 years. Loving father of Mandy (Carl) Norman, Melissa (Joshua) Huth, Monica (John) Borchardt and Kristin (Jim) Krause. Cherished grandpa of Marcus Norman and Mason Fritsche; Camiren Huth and Kellen Huth; Morgan Borchardt, Preston Borchardt and Olivia Borchardt; Sophia Krause and...

Mar 29, 2024

Lynnette M. Johannsen

"Lil Lynn"

Passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 29, 2024, at age 45 years old. Loved and adored daughter of Chris and Wayne Nelson. Cherished mom of J'Lynn Johannsen (Age 16). Wife of JJ Johannsen. Beloved sister of the late Michael Nelson. Loving granddaughter of Shirley Nelson. Loving daughter-in-law of Kevin and...

Mar 28, 2024

Judith M. Schneider (nee Moore)

Judith's mama called her home on March 28, 2024. Age 82 years. Loving wife and best friend of Robert V. Schneider for just shy of 65 years. Beloved mother of Anthony (the late Debbie), the late Robert J. (the late Juliet), Alfred (the late Holly), the late infant son Vincent and Jennifer...

Mar 28, 2024

Schmitz, James. Born to Eternal Life March 28, 2024 at the age of 90. Loving husband for 70 years of Jeanette (nee Walter). Cherished father of David (Ramona) Schmitz. Beloved grandfather of Ed, Andrew (Denise) and Sam. Great-Grandfather of Maya, Jayden and Jim. Brother of Ed (the late Carol) and Barbara. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and...

Mar 28, 2024

Born to eternal life March 28,2024 at the age of 84 years after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, Orlando Sr. & Desolyn Lucchesi, brother Orlando Jr, in-laws Christopher and Estelle, sister-in-law Diane Kaye (Ron), and husband Michael Mitchell Sr.

Survived by...

Mar 27, 2024

Borchardt, Rickie. Reunited with his longtime companion Laurie Efta on March 27, 2024 at the age of 75. Father of Richelle Borchardt. Brother of Earl, Marty, Betty, Marilyn, Maxine and Grace. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 10AM to 11AM at THE FUNERAL HOME. Funeral service to follow....

Mar 26, 2024

Serra, Ernesta (nee D'Amico) Found peace on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the age of 84. Preceded in death by her loving husband Antonio Serra and parents Lucilio and Filomena (nee Monacelli) D'Amico. Dear Mother of Lucio (Shelly) Serra, Barbara (John) Prohaska and Maria Teresa (Sherry) Serra. Dear Nonna of Sidney (Kyle), Shaye (Alex), William (Molly) and Luciano (Jayda)....

Mar 26, 2024

Harold F. Standish II

Found peace on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, age 69 years. Loving husband for 40 years to Mary Ann (nee Wildish). Dear dad of Angelique and Katherine Standish. Proud Poppa of Alonzo, Jeremiah and Axel. Son of Mary Agnes and the late Harold Standish.Brother of Carmen (the late Darold) Case, John and James Standish....

Mar 26, 2024

Joanne Jalowiec (née Olszewski), of Milwaukee, passed away on March 26, 2024 at the age of 75, with her loving husband of 57 years, Dick Jalowiec, by her side.

Joanne was the loving Mama of Tina Jalowiec and Karen (Dan) Dornak, and the proud Grandma of Trinity Jackson and Joey Dornak. She is also survived by her...

Mar 24, 2024

Donna Lee Lillian Chacon

(nee Schwantes)

Passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the age of 82. Loving mother of Cinia (Jose) Rodriguez, Carlos (Sandra) Chacon Jr. and Richard Schwantes. Dear grandma of Selenia, Sergio and Juan Rodriguez, Amanda, Sophia and Viviana Chacon, Shyann (Quade) Jones and Shania Schwantes. Dear...