Obituaries

Dec 1, 2022

Richard H. Koepke

Passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at age 79. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Carol (nee Zirzow) for 56 years. Loving dad of Rick (Kathy) Koepke. Proud grandfather of Brad (Jenna), Rachel (Ed) Orta, Kelsey, and Jordan. Brother of Sue (the late John) Fillinger, the late Diane (Jack) Richards and...

Nov 28, 2022

Turzai, Evelyn R. (nee Auner). Passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Robert Turzai. Loving mother of Robert (Deborah) Turzai and Rochelle (Duane) Anderton. Cherished grandmother of Jessica (Len) Rauth, Dana (Lucus) Bergeron, Amy Jean (Brannon) Turzai Norton, Joshua Anderton and Angelina Anderton. Cherished great grandmother of John, Maggie, Will;...

Nov 28, 2022

Milton "Milt" Vandermeuse

Died November 28, 2022, age 76 years. Preceded in death by his father, Gerard, mother-in-law Florence and son-in-law Kurt Erdelt. Much loved by his wife of 46 years Paula (nee Jucha) and his children John, Paul (Becky) and Kathryn Erdelt. Also loved by his "in-law" family: Theresa (Norman), Chris (Ray), Phil (Mary), Mary Ellen...

Nov 27, 2022

Passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at the age of 86. Dear brother of John (Barbara), and Richard (the late Shirley) and the late James (Lucille). Beloved uncle of Dave (Dawn), Pam (Mark); Nancy (Eric), Craig (Dana); Renee (Robert), Donald (Mary), Susan (Paul), Rich (Amy Jo), Geoffrey and Tony. Beloved step uncle of Jeff (Vickie), Greg (Caryn), Steve, and...

Nov 27, 2022

Privatt, Daniel. Born to Eternal Life November 27, 2022 at the age of 76. Loving father of Michelle (Robert) Mariscal and Lisa (Alexander Unold) Privatt. Adoring grandfather of Vanessa (fiance Jacob Berger) and Dominick (Miranda Allee) Mariscal. Also survived by brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Private family services were held.

Nov 26, 2022

Walked the Spirit Path on Saturday, November 26, 2022, age 67 years. Beloved companion of Joann Grabowski for 28 years. Dear brother of Michael, Kevin (Janet) and Daniel. Cherished stepson of Karin De Nomie. Loving uncle of Tyler, Jordan and the late Joshua. Dear great-uncle of Aiden and Joshua De Nomie. Preceded in death by his parents Russell and...

Nov 25, 2022

Passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 25, 2022 age 92 years. Beloved husband of 59 years to the late Adeline (nee Slusar). Dear father of Barbara (Steven) Schmid, the late Christine (Gerald) Kratz, and the late David (the late Maureen) Stec. Loving grandfather of Lauren, Phillip, Alex, Ben and Peter. Special great-grandfather of Zharia Grace and Aireanna. Beloved friend...

Nov 23, 2022

Leonard A. Schilz

Born to eternal life on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, age 94 years. Beloved husband for 74 years to Ruth (nee Quinlan). Preceded in death by his son, Leonard R. (Patricia) Schilz and Grandson, Jason Schilz. Loving Dad to Therese Neu, Suzanne (Alan) Perry, Jared (Lynn) Schilz, Jacqueline (Ed) Burns, Jeffrey (Karen) Schilz, Rick (Mary)...

Nov 23, 2022

The final curtain closed for Charmaine

Elizabeth DeNoyer on November 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Anne DeNoyer, brother Michael DeNoyer and sister Marianne DeNoyer. She is survived by her loving family, sister Joyce Plewa-Richards, brother James DeNoyer, sister-in-law Patricia, brother Daniel DeNoyer and sister-in-law Rosa. Further survived by Gary Guida,...

Nov 21, 2022

James M. Nakielski

"Jimbo"

Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 21, 2022. Age 61 years. Beloved husband for 33 years of Mary (nee Steinhoff). Cherished dad of Heather (Josh) Kleppe and Randy (Nicole) Steinhoff. Treasured grandpa of Mylah, Aryanah, Jayce and Bryson; Anthony, Justice and Angelina. Dear brother of Barbara (Tim) Meka and Tom (Sharon)...

Nov 19, 2022

Found eternal peace on Saturday, November 19, 2022, age 80 years. Loving father of Brenda Burant, Karl (Patty) Burant and Jennifer "Missy" Burant. Proud grandfather of Kassandra, Brandon and Shannon Courtney; Karl and Ian Burant; Austin Burant. Preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Bernice Burant. Dearest brother of Roger (Dianne) Burant, Eileen (the late Jim) Konkol, Mark...

Nov 18, 2022

James R. Vallee

"J.R."

Friday, November 18, 2022, age 81 years. Beloved husband and best friends for 59 years of Patricia. Loving dad of Steve (Dawn), Joe (Chris Morris) and Nick. Cherished Papa of Tessa (Tanner Hegge) and Noelle (Michael Lampshire); Arabella and Annika; Henry and Jackson. Dear brother of the late Gary (Sylvia). He...

Nov 18, 2022

Gerald L. Fogel

Went to join his beloved wife of almost 64 years, Darlene (nee Long) on Friday, November 18, 2022, age 86 years. Cherished father of Michelle (Bruce) Fraser, Russell (Jamie) Fogel, Scott (Tina) Fogel and Gina (Robert) Povolo. He is the very loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and further survived by other family...

Nov 17, 2022

Passed away peacefully on Thursday November 17, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Richard Salewski. Loving mother of Paul (Diane) Salewski, David Salewski (Nina Quillin), Thomas (Cheri) Salewski and the late Daniel Salewski. Cherished grandmother of Zach (Sierra) Salewski, Amanda Salewski, Andrew Salewski and Amaya Salewski. Life long best friend of Bev Boettcher. Further survived by other relatives and...

Nov 17, 2022

James G. Wachowiak was born on October 14, 1929 in Stevens Point, WI to Walter and Catherine Wachowiak. He was called to heaven on November 17, 2022 at age 93. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Dorothy, who passed on October 10, 2022. Jim is a man of strong faith, and a proud...

Nov 16, 2022

Verville, Ruth D. (Nee Romero, formerly Ziller) of Greenfield passed away peacefully November 16, 2022 at age 89 joining her beloved husband William J. Verville Jr. Dear Mother of Richard (Kathleen) Ziller, Dawn (John) Haertel , Jean Ziller, and Jane Ziller. Survived by grandchildren Andrew (Monica) Haertel, Nicholas (Samantha) Haertel, Alexandria Ziller, and Jacqueline (Max) Haertel; special niece Suzanne...

Nov 16, 2022

(nee Martin) Born To Eternal Life on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, age 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Jozwiak. Treasured mother of Lee Jozwiak and Joe (Kristin) Jozwiak. Cherished grandma of Danielle Weichinger (fiance Gabriel De Leon) and Connor Weichinger. Dear sister of Joseph (Judith) Martin, the late Jack and the late Diane Martin. Loving sister-in-law of...

Nov 16, 2022

Beloved husband of 46 years to Diane (nee Wielichowski) Schleck. Loving father of John (Rita) Schleck, David (Julie Obermann) Schleck and Jennifer (Ivan) Peric. Proud crazy Grandpa of Ana Peric. Caring brother of Ann "Dick" (Norm) Leary. Further survived by other relatives and friends.

Robb graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1976. He retired from...

Nov 15, 2022

Tim C. "Solly" Solomon

Found peace on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, age 78 years. Beloved husband for 54 years to Helen (nee Poetzl). Loving dad of Kristine (Scott) Schuetze, Brad (Diana) Solomon, Jason (Stacy Derrick) Solomon and Nate Solomon. Dearest "Bumpa" to Tyler Solomon, Alec Schuetze, Julia Solomon, Brooke Solomon, Jackson Braley, Brent Solomon, and Alexis Solomon....

Nov 15, 2022

Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the age of 58. Loving mother of Sonja (Zach) Burton and the late Nikola Zoric. Beloved daughter of Barbara (Steven) Rose. Cherished grandma of Emma and Ellie Burton. Dear sister of Christian (Dawn) Miaskowski and Michael (Lori) Funk. Proud aunt of Xaviar and Gage Miaskowski and Alie Funk.

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