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Joan M. Brooks
Oct 30, 2022
Brooks, Joan M. (nee Hoffmeier) Born to Eternal Life on Sunday October 30, 2022. Loving wife of the late John A. Brooks. Beloved mother of Randall Brooks, Laurie Scukanec (Paul Gorecki) and Holly Bednarz. Cherished grandmother of Joshua (Dominique) Scukanec, Adam (Lauren) Scukanec and Megan (Matthew) Luedtke; Paige and Drew Bednarz. Dear great grandmother of Giana, Izabella, Jamison, Jaxson...
Renee Marie Russo
Oct 30, 2022
Renee Marie Russo, age 68, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed peacefully at our family home on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Renee was born in Milwaukee on September 20, 1954.
Beloved sister of Roxanne (Daryl) Jones, Rochelle (Jeff) Konkel, Rhonda (Rich) Russo, Rozlyn (Nick) Russo and Rebecca Russo. Cherished Aunt of Vincent Russo, Jared (Rachel) Russo, Evan (Kim) Domine...
Larry Henry Tapiz
Oct 29, 2022
Tapiz, Larry. Born to Eternal Life Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the age of 75, surrounded by loved ones. Loving fiance of Roxanne Grabarczyk. Father of Gilbert Tapiz,and grandfather. Son of Isabelle and the late Joseph Tapiz. Brother of Rudy Sr. (Carmen), Fernando (Maureen), Mario (Rosa), Adrian (Kellly), Ruben, Monica (Robert) Espiritu, Roberta, the late Joseph Jr.(Ruby), the late...
Shirley Ethel Brungraber
Oct 28, 2022
Passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the age of 77. Loving mother of Kurt (Susan), Kenneth and Shawn. Dear grandmother to Dakota. Long time in-home caregiver, most recently at R & K Support Services.
The family will be hosting a pizza party celebrating Shirley's life on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 11:30am-1:30pm at Amelia's 724...
Fern Myrtle Berard
Oct 28, 2022
Berard, Fern (nee Le Mere). Born to Eternal Life October 28, 2022 at the age of 96. Cherished mother of Charles (Lynn) Berard, Sandra (William) Smith, Patrick Berard and the late Sharon (Dennis) Thaler. Beloved grandmother and great-grandmother. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorial Gathering Sunday, November 13, 2022 from 1PM to 3PM...
Dawane George Zarling
Oct 28, 2022
Dawane G. Zarling
Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the age of 73. He is survived by his children, Paula (Corey Karinen), Rebecca (Andrew Thome), and Kevin Zarling, former spouse and cherished friend, Marcia Dettman, brother, David (Rosa) Zarling, sister-in-law, Gail Behrendt, his dear friends, Jackie & Mariellen Barnes and...
Gregory E. Thiele "Greg"
Oct 26, 2022
Thiele, Gregory E. "Greg"
Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at the age of 73. Loving husband of Jennifer (nee Tolzmann). Beloved father of Jeffrey (Leslie) and Mark Thiele. Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Samuel and Angelica Thiele. Further survived by other relativities and friends.
Proudly born and raised in Bay View, he attended...
Arnulfo Ruiz Gonzalez
Oct 26, 2022
Ruiz Gonzalez, Arnulfo. Born to Eternal Life October 26, 2022 at the age of 51.
Visitation Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 4PM to 8PM at THE FUNERAL HOME. Funeral Vigil at 5PM. Additional visitation Friday, November 4, 2022 from 10AM to 12PM at ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1711 S 9th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204. Mass of Christian...
Frank J. Martinez
Oct 26, 2022
Born to Eternal Life after a 5-year battle with Cancer on Wednesday,
October 26, 2022. Age 78 years. Loving dad of Petra (Andy) Orlowski and
Dana (Jim) Wagner. Cherished grandpa of Paulie and Sammy Grabowski.
Dear uncle of Krista, Gina, and Devon Zarcone. Brother of Esther, Robert,
Jeannie, Henry, Mary, and...
Brian D. Hastings
Oct 25, 2022
Hastings, Brian D. Found peace on October 25, 2022. Loving husband of Beth Hastings. Beloved father of Joseph (Lacey) and Laurie Hastings. Cherished grandfather of Chase and Layla. Further remembered by other relatives and friends.
No services will be held.
Robert F. Delille
Oct 24, 2022
Monday, October 24, 2022 at the age of 86. Survived by his son, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Retiree of Ladish and a U.S. Army veteran.
Memorial Gathering at the Funeral Home on Friday, November 4, 2022, from 4:00-6:00 pm. Military Honors Service at 6:00 PM.
Kim L. Adams-Firmin
Oct 20, 2022
Adams-Firmin, Kim L. Born to eternal life on October 20, 2022. Loving wife of Randall Firmin. Beloved mother of Gwendelyn Firmin and Thomas Firmin. Dear sister of Kyle Teal. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Preceeded in death by Denvel Adams and Delores Cunningham (nee Sadler).
Private interment will be held.
David "Dave" Conatty
Oct 19, 2022
Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the age of 68. Loving husband of the late Fran (nee Baker) for 42 years. Beloved dad of David Conatty and Dayna (Mikey) Henninger. Cherished grandpa of Aaron Conatty (beloved daughter-in-law Angie Conatty), Decker and Milayna Henninger. Dear son of Corrine Conatty. Dear brother of Danny (Linda) Conatty, Nancy (Tom)...
Ruby Gonzalez
Oct 17, 2022
Passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2022. Age 33 years. Dear fiancée of Matthew Boribourne. Loving mother of Elissa Gonzalez, Jensen Dwade Ayala-Gonzalez, Cisaro and Kam Boribourne. Beloved daughter of Ramon and the late Esperanza Gonzalez. Loving sister of Leticia "Letty" (Jim) Gonzalez, Esmeralda (Brian) King, Maribel Gonzalez, Ana Isabel Gonzalez, Ramon Alfredo (Griselda) Gonzalez Jr., Rachel (Pete)...
David Lee Plennes
Oct 17, 2022
David L. Plennes
Born To Eternal Life on Monday, October 17, 2022. Age 70 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Nancy. Loving father of Christopher (Tori) Plennes, Gina Wettberg (Tony Ricco), James Plennes and Jack (Christina) Plennes. Loving grandpa / pops of Ariana, Quinn and Reid; Gianah and Ryan; Jack David "J.D." and Luke. Treasured son...
Luanne Thompson
Oct 15, 2022
Passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the age of 88. Survived
by her sister Carol (Frank) Kropidlowski, her brother Harold (Cathy
Weidner) Thompson and her late brother Ron (Diane) Thompson. Aunt
of Mark (Susan) Thompson, Ryan (Angie) Thompson, Scott (Megan)
Thompson, Heather (Michael) Gosselin, Laura (Allen) Bylls, Mike
...Anthony Gene Mercurio
Oct 13, 2022
Anthony Gene Mercurio, "Tony", died October 13, 2022, at the age of 63. Beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many, Tony was born in Victoria, Australia and spent his early years there, later taking the nickname "Roo". He grew up in Milwaukee, worked in manufacturing and as a house painter, and lived the last eight years in Madison,...
Gerald Paul Plesnik
Oct 13, 2022
Plesnik, Gerald Paul.
Passed away to Eternal Life on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at the age of 81. Husband of Kathleen (nee Hranicka) for 54 years. Father of Kevin (Katina) and the late Jason J. Plesnik. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
"Jerry," born of Slovenian descent, grew up on the East...
Paul A. Nausieda Md
Oct 12, 2022
Paul Anthony Nausieda MD
Born March 12, 1947 and died October 12, 2022. Preceded in death by parents John and Julia Nausieda, beloved "Aunt Jake" Frances Paschenko, and numerous feline family members.
Much loved husband of Evonne Winston, and father of two exceptional sons, Anton (Nicole) Nausieda and Ivan Nausieda. Grandpa to Harrison, Marielle, and...
Susanne Marie Klass
Oct 11, 2022
(nee Kirt) Born to Life in 1946. Born to Eternal Life on October 11, 2022.
Susanne was born in Racine, WI; daughter of Norm & Marie Kirt. She worked at Johnson Wax, Young Radiator and Racine County Circuit Court.
Survived by her son, Brian Klass (Tricia Collins). Her grandchildren Casey, Johny, Kaley, Megan and Tyler....
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