Obituaries

Mar 10, 2023

David Preston Bonar

"The Leather Man"

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, March 10, 2023. He is reunited in heaven with his beloved daughter Dawn and future Son-in-law Mike Michalski Jr. Age 76 years. Beloved husband and best friend for 55 years of Evelyn (nee Kolodzinski). Loving dad of Loria (Dan) Burdick,...

Mar 9, 2023

It is with great sadness and heartache that the family lost a true gentleman and beloved father, "PAPA" "Uncle Ray" . Born to Eternal Life on March 9, 2023 at the age of 88 years. Reunited with his bride Geraldine of 62 years. Loving Dad of Sharon (Jeffrey) Kohl, Susan (Thomas) Torres, Gary and Gregory Sarozek. Adored and loving...

Mar 8, 2023

Carol M. Budish (nee Carr) Found peace with God at the age of 79, on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023. Carol was reunited with the love of her life David. Loving mother of the late Antony and Jennifer. Beloved grandmother of Mary, Steven, Alexandra, Michael, Aidan and Aran. Beloved great-grandmother of eight cherished great grand children. Beloved sister of Dennis...

Mar 4, 2023

Wille, Arthur. Born to Eternal Life March 4, 2023 at the age of 75.

Art honorably served in the US Army with tours to Vietnam and Korea. Artist extraordinaire, landscaper, seasonal and holiday decorator expert. Our uncle was a lover of all things artistic. Whether it be a simple pencil sketch or a giant sand or snow...

Mar 4, 2023

Robert D. Kleczka

"Uncle Bobby"

Passed away peacefully at the Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Age 74 years. Loving brother of Faye (the late Neal) Faulkner. Cherished uncle of Thomas Faulkner, Jamie (Billy) Lutz; Charity (Tom) Weibel and Jenny (Jesse) Wittenburg. Dear great-uncle of Amanda, Hannah and Brady. Robert...

Mar 2, 2023

Voegeli, Richard "Dick". Found peace with the Lord while holding hands with his wife JoAnn (nee Boley) of 66 years on March 2, 2023 at the age of 93. Cherished father of Rick, Randy (Lisa), Ron (Carrie) Sheri (Gary) and the late Russ. Beloved grandfather of eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Brother of the late Frederick. Also survived by...

Mar 2, 2023

Patrick M. Cogley (73) was born to eternal life on March 2, 2023. He is survived by his daughters Jody Fourn and Tina (Darren) Kamine; his grandchildren Justin Fourn, Brittany Fourn and Mikayla Cogley. He is preceded in death by his wife Helene Cogley, and parents John and Enid Cogley.

Patrick worked as a Heat Treat Operator...

Mar 1, 2023

(nee Ast) Passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Age 68 years. Loving wife of Tom Cottreau for 46 years. Dear daughter of Ralph and Beverly (Fischer) Ast. Beloved mom of Chris (Rebecca) Cottreau and Jessica (Philip) DiBlasi. Cherished grandma of Elliot Cottreau and Henry DiBlasi. Proud aunt of Jaime (Vasas) Zimmer. Further survived by other...

Feb 27, 2023

Geraldine J. Makarewicz (previously Niedzwiecki, nee Neumann) Born to Ethernal Life on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the age of 91. Loving mother of Bruce (Susan) Niedzwiecki. Beloved grandmother of Jaime Niedzwiecki. Cherished sister of Pat (John) Hodkiewicz. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by her sister Delphine and brother John....

Feb 26, 2023

John J. Koehler-92 years old.

Born Sept. 9, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wis. Survived by his one and only love Myrl (nee Schweig) Koehler, they were married Oct 6, 1956 to begin a loving and happy 66 year honeymoon that ended Feb 26, 2023. Also survived by their son Robert, who was his best ever hunting companion for...

Feb 26, 2023

Aliyah Marie Perez

"Lili" "Lola"

Age 26 years. Beautiful, sweet daughter of Lisa Marie Perez. Loving sister of Exina-Denise (the late Robb) Perez-Smith, Shunzel Aking Perez (Brittney Berg) and Jania Tenay Perez. Dear granddaughter of Celin Arce (Moises Estremera). Granddaughter of Jose E. Perez. Beloved niece of Jose G. Perez (Rosaura Medina-Perez). Treasured aunt of...

Feb 26, 2023

(nee Modrzejewski) Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the age of 95. Loving wife of the late Henry Nicgorski for 71 years. Beloved mom of Christine (Nick) Bilello, Nancy (Dennis) Skrobis, Sandy Kozelek, Karen Kruschke, Janice (Dennis) Burch, Barbara (Dale) Siejkowski, and Denise (Bill) Theep. Cherished grandma of 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Dear sister...

Feb 25, 2023

Manikowski, Leonard Jr. "Lenny." Born to Eternal Life February 25, 2023 at the age of 81. Cherished husband and best friend of Carol (nee Dornak). Brother in law of Joanne (Cal) Burdick, Mike (Sandy) Dornak, Lois Dornak and the late Tom (the late Janice) Dornak. Son-in-law of Anna Dornak. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Feb 25, 2023

Kaufman, Kathryn M. (nee Finger). Born to Eternal Life February 25, 2023 at the age of 93. Loving wife of the late Paul. Cherished mother of Philip (Susan) Kaufman, Dianne (fiancé Jerry Egelston) Kaufman, Brian (Julie) Kaufman and Carol Kaufman. Beloved grandmother of Julie (Dan), Christine (Jim), Andrew (Lindsey), Jenny (Grayson), Joshua (Allison) and Jacob (fiancée Erica). Great-grandmother of...

Feb 24, 2023

Found peace on Friday, February 24, 2023 at the age of 46. Loving daughter of Ruben C. Hernandez and Guadalupe and Jose Guevara. Beloved mother of Jovan (Abby) Hernandez, Sirena Hernandez, Marcelo Hernandez and Paulina Martin. Cherished sister of Rosie (Billy) Cornejo and Melena Hernandez. Loving grandma of Alayhna, Noah, Julian and Aria. Further survived by other family and...

Feb 24, 2023

Paul B. Frelke

Born to Eternal Life on Friday, February 24, 2023. Age 76 years. Preceded in death by his parents Gladys and Florian Frelke, brother Ronald and sister Mary Ellen. Loving brother of Monica (Tom) Hoppe and Joseph (Kristen) Frelke. Cherished uncle of Steve, Stewart (Diane), April, Amanda and Jennifer Frelke; Melissa (Andy Meerkins) and Allison...

Feb 22, 2023

Scholz, Virginia Margaret (Ginny) passed away on February 22, 2023, at the age of 85 at the St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. She was born on August 28, 1937, in a West Bend, Wisconsin hospital the second of four daughters born to Waldemar and Flora Scholz. She was raised on the family farm in Fredonia, Wisconsin and...

Feb 19, 2023

(nee Vee) Passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of 40 years to Greg Beining. Loving mom of Deanna, Jacqueline and David. Proud grandma of 10 and great grandma of 10. Caring sister of Maxine (Jerry) Kidd. Further survived by other relatives and friends.

Harriet loved going to Bingo...

Feb 18, 2023

Stephen F. Haberski

Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Age 79 years. Beloved husband for 59 ½ years of Sharon (nee Sobczak). Loving father of Shelly (Mark) Bradley and Shari (Paul) Warenda. Cherished Papa of Anthony DiMatteo, Marc DiMatteo, Cody Bradley; the late Russell Day. Dear grandpapa of Layla Day. Further survived by other...

Feb 16, 2023

(nee Gillis )Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Terry. Loving mother of Tammie (Chalo) Rojo, Teresa (Rick) Glover, Tom Kobes and the late Traci Kobes. Cherished grandma of Tanya, Angela (Lupe) and Jessica (Ernesto); Derek (Hanna)and Kylee (Davion). Treasured great-grandma of Alexander and David; Leilani and Antonio; Ernesto and Armando; Walker. Dear sister of Judie (Ken) Kelderman...