Obituaries

Dec 25, 2023

Mary "Mimi" Jelinek Gutzwiller

Bay View - Mary passed away peacefully at home on Christmas morning surrounded by her loving children. She was 91 years old.

Mary is survived by her children, Elizabeth Bedigian, Tom (Diane) Gutzwiller, Ann (John) Strassman, Laura (Paul) Dondero, Chris (Rick) Rosenberg and Heidi (Chris) Minikel. She will be missed by...

Dec 25, 2023

Reunited with the love of his life, Nancy (nee Kearney), on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023, at the age of 79. Father to Mollie (Jon) Newcomb, Kelly Jr., and Dillon (Molly). Grandfather to Connor, Josephine, Maura, Katherine "Kitty," Jack, Erin, Kathleen, Mary, Evelyn, and Archibald. Survived by sister Maureen Gordon, and many, many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces. Preceded...

Dec 23, 2023

Made her entrance on February 16, 1940. Sister extraordinary to Beverly and David. Possessor of star quality to rival that of another Barbie and far too unique to fit easily into any pedestrian slot. Forget the various work positions-importantly, she did volunteer work in the cow booth at the Minnesota State Fair. Relished her archeological expedition -despite mice in...

Dec 21, 2023

Taylor, Dennis. Born to Eternal Life December 21, 2023 at the age of 75. Loving husband of Julie (nee Christiansen). Cherished father of Tracy Pressley, Teresa (Edward) Blake and the late Aaron Taylor. Beloved grandfather six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Brother of Terry, Dorothy and Bonnie. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial Gathering...

Dec 20, 2023

Susan A. Best

(nee Rauwald) Found Eternal Peace surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Age 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Frank Best. Loving mother of Cheryl Smukowski, Renee (Jay) Paniagua, Anjanette "Angel" (Ken) Krug, Timothy (Delida) Best, Denise (Tom) Mikula and the late Teresa Best. Cherished G-Ma of Joshua Pelzek...

Dec 19, 2023

Wrecza, Theresa L. Born to Eternal Life December 19, 2023 at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and her significant other Leonard Lejk.

Visitation Saturday, December 30, 2023 from 9AM to 11AM at ST. STEPHEN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1441 W. Oakwood Rd. Mass of Christian Burial to follow, at 11AM. Interment...

Dec 17, 2023

Klosinski, Robert R.

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the age of 89. Loving husband of Barbara (nee Hintz) for 66 years. Beloved dad of Caroline (Thomas) Karpinski, Debbie (Lee) Maramonte, Bobby (Renee) Klosinski, the late Victor Klosinski, Sherry (the late Kenneth) Schauer, Roxann (Michael) Leair, Larry (Jill) Klosinski. Cherished grandpa of 16 grandchildren,...

Dec 16, 2023

Born To Eternal Life, Saturday, December 16, 2023. Loving husband of the late Barbara (nee Yanko). Beloved father of Steve (Roxanne), Peter G. (Eileen Ferron), and Joan (Mark) Nowaczynski. Cherished "Grandfather", "Nonno" to 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of John (the late Josephine) and Carmelo (Terrie). Peter is preceded in death by his siblings; Michael, and Angeline...

Dec 16, 2023

In loving memory of Mary Alice Loomis

Greenfield, WI - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Alice Loomis, beloved teacher and cherished member of the community, who left this world on December 16, 2023, at the age of 82. Mary's remarkable journey began on September 24, 1941, in Dodgeville, WI, where...

Dec 15, 2023

Wesley W. Westphal, a staple of the Milwaukee entertainment business from the 1960's to the late nineties, died peacefully in his sleep on December 15th, 2023 . His professional music career began in Milwaukee at the age of 11. If you were a fan of live music in the Milwaukee area, you probably heard Wes Westphal and one of...

Dec 14, 2023

(nee Kwiatkowski) Born to eternal life on Thursday, December 14, 2023, age 57 years. Beloved wife of Steve Zambo. Loving mother of Stephen (Elizabeth), Michael (Kaitlyn), John, Maria, Teresa and Monica Zambo. Dear Grammy of Therese and the late Gabrielle. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Kathy was a strong woman of...

Dec 14, 2023

Melville, Lanny R.

Was called home to the Lord on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the age 79. Loving husband and best friend of Rosie (nee Smith) for 60 years. Dear dad of Mike and James Melville. Preceded in death by his sisters Muriel (Robert) Lambert and Carol (Ronald) Patterson Jr. Further survived by numerous nieces, nephews,...

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,...