Obituaries

Dec 13, 2023

Althea Marie Marefka

"Dolly"

(nee Ceynowa) Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Age 93 years. Beloved wife of 50 years of Eugene Marefka. Devoted mother of Allen Marefka, Carol (Bart) Kocha and Steven Marefka. Loving grandma Dolly of Libby Kocha (Justin O'Brien), Annie Kocha, Kit Kocha and Claire Kocha. Dear great-grandma of Luke O'Brien. She is also...

Dec 11, 2023

Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2023, at the age of 89 with family by his side. Beloved husband of the late Carol (nee Manteufel). Loving dad of Scott (Debbie) Thiermann, Tyrone Thiermann, Kim Thiermann, Todd (Barb) Thiermann, Jodi (Ken Baginski) Wire, and Joan Gilson; his grandchildren Shane (DaCarla Wilson) Thiermann, Lisa Beekman, Carrie (Rob "Oz" Osborne) Thiermann,...

Dec 9, 2023

(nee Patzfahl) Went up North to be with her husband Jacob on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Age 94 years. As a devoted mother, LaVerne leaves behind her cherished children, Janet (Ken) Orlikowski, Michael (Sandy) Schoba, and Cindy (Paul) McKenna. She was predeceased by her children Cathy Schoba, Lori Schoba-Haight, and Mark Schoba. LaVerne's legacy continues through her adored grandchildren...

Dec 9, 2023

(nee Ostrowski) Born to Eternal Life on December 9, 2023 age 84 years. Elaine is preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Martha Ostrowski, her husband Jerome, and grandson Nick. Survived by her son Brian (Peggy), great-grandson Talan, sister-in-law Mary Schaefer, many cousins, nieces, nephews, especially; Kim, Hannah and Cory Nieson, and Julie Schaefer.

Elaine loved...

Dec 8, 2023

"Rudi" Rudolph Thomas Breiling-Gresham was born on 26 July 48 and died on 8 December 2023 at the age of 75. Loving husband and best friend of Tony Gresham for 4 years. Beloved brother of Norma (Jim) Virga, Frank Breiling (Dawn Hunholz), Thomas (Kim) Breiling, Michael (Kathy) Breiling, Scott (Heather) Breiling. Beloved brother-in-law of Serge Pellicelli and Nancey Tawwater....

Dec 6, 2023

Michael Charles Wasechek

Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Age 68 years. Loving brother of David Wasechek, Steven Wasechek and Robert Wasechek. He is preceded in death by his parents Jane and Charles Wasechek and his brother James Wasechek. He is further survived by other family members and friends.

Michael was a graduate of Bay View High...

Dec 6, 2023

David B. Rosing (68) passed away peacefully, surrounded by the people he loved on December 6th, 2023. David was born on April 1st, 1955 in Lake Forest, Illinois.

David is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Cindy Rosing (nee Cherone); his son, Steven (Jill) Rosing; his three favorite granddaughters, Pearl, Hazel, and Millie; his mother,...

Dec 5, 2023

(nee Geske) Age 91. Carol found eternal rest on Tueday, December 5, 2023. She is pre-deceased by her husband Carl, daughter Cheryl, infant daughter Nancy, and brother Donald Geske. Survived by daughter Gail (Mike) Messner; grandsons, Ryan (Cristin) Messner and Tyler Messner; great grandchildren, Spencer, Penelope, Michael. Also survived by nieces and nephews. A loving and caring mother, friend,...

Dec 5, 2023

Diane Galusha

(nee Stefaniak) Passed peacefully into Jesus' arms on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, age 83 years. Beloved wife for 61 years to Harold. Loving mother of Laura (Michael Gardner) Galusha and Jenny (Mark) Roth. Proud grandma of T.J. (Anna) Randowski, Maggie Wesolowski, Ben Wesolowski and Jake Roth. Dearest friend of Dianna. Also survived by other family...

Dec 5, 2023

Rankin, Harold D.

Passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the age of 81. Beloved brother of Marlene and Delbert Rankin. Cherished uncle of Karen (Herman) Perez and Kathy Miller. Preceded in death by his wife Judith Rankin and his son Craig Rankin. Further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Dec 3, 2023

Peggy (Margaret) A. Biller

March 12, 1951 - December 3, 2023

On December 3, 2023, Peggy made her way home to the Lord after battling Parkinson's Disease. A lifelong resident of Milwaukee, born and raised, Peggy embraced all that the city had to offer: the ethnic and church festivals, parks, restaurants, and rummage sales. She...

Dec 3, 2023

Stelter, Wayne A. "Pops"

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the age of 83. Loving father of Dawn Ulik (Todd Tunks). Cherished grandpa of Crystal (Justin), Noel, Daniel (Shayna) and Skylar. Cherished great-grandpa of Juliana, Mariah, Jonah, Kilian, Brooke and Emersyn. Dear brother of Gary (Dee) and Carolyn (Bob). Former spouse...

Dec 1, 2023

Miriam R. Bugnacki

(nee Sack) Went to join her beloved family in eternal peace, including her husband, Stanley; son, John Bugnacki; sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Brendan McCooey, on Friday, December 1, 2023, age 88 years. Loving mother of Kathleen M. Sayles and Jeanne E. (Bert) Kuhn. Proud grandma of Nicholas Williams, Tyler Sayles, Leah Sayles and...

Dec 1, 2023

Esther D. Litwin

(nee Stremski) Found peace and joined her beloved husband, Joseph on Friday, December 1, 2023, age 89 years. Loving mom of Jeffrey (Susan) Litwin, Deborah (Joseph) Flees and Susan (Joseph) Fousek. Cherished grandma of Jacob Litwin, the late Joseph Flees, Sara Flees, Madeline Fousek and Aimee Fousek. Dear sister of Stanley (Blanca) Stremski, Kenneth...

Nov 30, 2023

Hudy, Shirley (nee Masch). Born to Eternal Life November 30, 2023 at the age of 95. Loving wife of the late James. Cherished mother of Rich Hudy, the late Keith (Susan) and the late Brian. Beloved grandmother of five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dear friend of Jeff Crouse, Charlene Eck and Carol Steinke. Also survived by nieces, other relatives...

Nov 30, 2023

Geraldine 'Geri' Fuhs (nee Feller) Born To Eternal Life on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late James Fuhs for 59 years. Loving mother of Clark (Barbara), Ann (Robert) Memmel and Michele (Ronald) Cox. Cherished grandmother of Eric and Brandon Fuhs, Matthew, Andrew and Megan Memmel. Loving aunt of many nieces and...

Nov 29, 2023

Donna M. Palkowski (57) entered into eternal life on November 29th, 2023. She is survived by her siblings, Mark (Diane) Palkowski, Jan (the late Don) Werra, Fay (Kathy) Palkowski, and Dale (Sue) Palkowski; her nieces and nephews, Jenna (Derek), Jamie (Brad), Jared (Samantha), Ryan, Cole, and Cade; and her former sister-in-law, Betty Nowak. Further survived by other family and...

Nov 29, 2023

Found peace on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, age 92 years. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Holewinski). Loving father of John (Reene) Casper, Mary (Kevin) Frank, Anne (William) Domenosky and Christine Casper. Proud grandfather of Rebecca, Danielle, Seth. Further survived by other family, friends and Bud the cat.

Daniel was a retiree of Allis Chalmers and Penfield Childrens...

Nov 29, 2023

Entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of 61 years to Jean (nee Ast). Caring Daddy of Jolene (Steve) Storm. June (Tony) Torre, Jeri (Jerold) Cribb and Jennifer (Shaun) Nadolny. Loving Papa of Ryan (Zaharai), Dan (Megan), Johanna, Jordan, Jenna, Lily and Audrey. Proud Great Papa to CJ, Leo and...

Nov 28, 2023

Ursula Apiecionek of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on November 28th 2023. She was born Ursula Anna Schneider on February 19, 1934, in Ludwigsburg, Germany, and was the beloved daughter of Otto and Maria Schneider (neé Limbach). She grew up in Germany during the Second World War, and in 1955, she embarked on a new chapter in her life,...