Denise M. Taft
Dec 15, 2022
On December 15th, 2022, Denise M Taft, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 59. Denise was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 12th, 1963 to Jim Wilson and Antoniette Vrana. She graduated from Bay View High School in 1982.
Denise is survived by her husband, Michael; children, AJ Bautch and his wife Dani,...
"Cookie"
Dec 15, 2022
Pearce, Mildred "Cookie" (nee Valleau). Born to Eternal Life December 15, 2022 just before her 88th birthday. Loving wife of the late Donald. Cherished mother of the late Henry (Susan), Ada (Ron) Johnson, David (Pamela), the late Donald (Barbara), Mary (Larry) Mahnke, Renee (Michael) Walcheske, Debra (Kevin) Kubacki, Mike. Beloved grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Also survived...
Luis Paul Leistikow
Dec 13, 2022
Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at the age of 72. Beloved brother of Peter Andrew Leistikow. Dear uncle of Shannon (Paul) Cohen, Erin (Todd) Hengel, Andrew Leistikow (Vickie Pollock), Spencer (Jennifer) Luke, and Cheyenne Schmidt. Preceded in death by his parents Don and Barbara Leistikow. Further survived by great-nieces and great-nephews.
Luis enjoyed being...
Wildred C. Gleason
Dec 13, 2022
Wildred C. Gleason
(nee Niemuth) Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 20222, at the age of 103. She was born on September 24, 1919 in Tigerton, WI. Willie began her career working as a nurse in private homes and later owned and operated Southernair Nursing Home in Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Carol Jean Hennings
Dec 12, 2022
Carol Jean Hennings
(nee Dallman) Went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 12, 2022 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late George Hennings. Loving mom of Deborah (Bob) Klaetsch, David (Rosemary) Hennings and Jeff (Sally) Hennings. Cherished grandma of Jennifer (Victor) Granada, Sarah (Dale) Drayna, Katie (Paul) Jablonski and...
Jean E. Halvorsen
Dec 12, 2022
(nee Norton) Monday, December 12, 2022. Beloved wife of 46 years to the late Allan Halvorsen. Survived by other relatives and friends.
She retired after several years as a teacher in the Whitnall School District.
Private services were held at Arlington Park Cemetery.
Rita Ann Potter
Dec 9, 2022
(nee Switalski) Beloved wife of 56 years to Gerald "Jerry" Potter. Dear mother of Bradly (Rebecca) and Jeanine (Craig) Kuettel. Grandmother of Riley, Kayla and Jordan Potter and Lauren, Corrin, Lilah and Carter Kuettel. Further survived by other friends and relatives.
Visitation FRIDAY December 16, 2022 at Divine Mercy Church, 800 Marquette Ave., South Milwaukee, from 9:00-10:30...
Susan L. Budzisz
Dec 9, 2022
Susan Budzisz (nee Gifford). Found rest December 9, 2022 at the age of 66. Loving wife of Paul. Cherished mother of Amy (Chip) Barylak, Carrie (Alex) Pantich, Kevin Budzisz and Rachel (Kieran) McMahon. Beloved grandmother of Jacob and Ethan Barylak, Caleb, Everett and Sylvie Pantich, Jaxson Budzisz and Liam McMahon. Sister of Greg (Judy) Gifford, Jeanne (Jerry) Held and...
Robert Frank Heite
Dec 8, 2022
Found peace on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at the age of 83. Beloved dad of Robert M. "Bobby", Ronald M. "Ron", Randal M. "Randy" (Mat Olson) and Kristina M. "Krissy" Fields. Cherished grandpa of Nichelle, Ryan, Hannah and Sophie. Preceded in death by his brother Richard Heite. Further survived by his companion Marcia Bryant, nieces, nephews, other relatives and...
Mary Lynn Randow
Dec 6, 2022
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 and was reunited with her loving parents Norman and Thelma. Mary is survived by many relatives and friends.
Mary retired from Wisconsin Bell after over 30 years of service. She started her employment working for her parents in Norman Randow Greenhouses, doing anything and everything that her family needed...
James R. Matel
Dec 6, 2022
Born to eternal life on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, age 51 years. Jim was born and raised on Milwaukee's south side, attended St. Alexander Grade School, Thomas More High School and Beloit College. He played on the 1988 State Championship team at Thomas More and continued playing basketball at Beloit College. Jim worked for over 20 years at US...
Stephen Joseph Bozic
Dec 5, 2022
Bozic, Stephen J., beloved father, brother, and uncle, passed away on December 5, 2022, age 69. Steve is survived by his daughter Stevie Lynn Bertagnolli, son-in-law Anthony Bertagnolli, sister Janis (nee Bozic) Nuckolls, brother-in-law Charles Nuckolls, nephews Will Nuckolls, Adam Van Roo, Joshua (Lindsey) Van Roo, and Nicholas Van Roo, nieces Margaret Nuckolls, Catherine Nuckolls, cousins Betty Kroll, Anne...
Joseph W. Kelley
Dec 5, 2022
Found peace on Monday, December 5, 2022, age 48 years. Cherished and devoted partner of Katie Biever. Loving father of Liam and Owen Kelley. Beloved son of Lee and Marge Kelley. Dear brother of Matthew (Donna) Kelley, Ann (Patrick) Kuehmichel and Tina (Eric) Olson. Proud uncle of Bridget (Jordan) Nelson, Maddie, Charles, Grace, Henry and Oliver Kelley; Sheldon Kuehmichel;...
Carl W. Heinz
Dec 4, 2022
Carl Heinz departed this life to be with his savior on Sunday, December 4, 2022, with his family by his side. He was the adopted son of Walter H. Heinz, and Pauline (Buschke) Heinz, was born on February 18, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and resided there for most of his life.
Carl was a born-again Christian and...
James G. Dix
Dec 4, 2022
James (Jim) George Dix, beloved husband, father of six, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was born to eternal life on December 4, 2022, aged 89. Jim built a legacy of love through his devotion to home, faith, family, and creative pursuits. He was always ready with a helping hand or helpful suggestion for those who knew him.
Born and...
Ralph Edward Paradowski
Dec 3, 2022
Entered God's loving arms at the age of 88 on Saturday, December 3, 2022. He met his wife Toshiko "Susie" (nee Kobayashi), at the Eagles Club in Milwaukee and later married. They were happily married for 55 years before Toshiko's passing in 2014. Ralph is survived by his children, Steffen Paradowski, Linda (Alan) Prochnow, Mei-Lyn Nelson, Stephanie (Scott) Gregory...
Janell Patricia Donnelly
Dec 3, 2022
Janell Patricia Donnelly was born to Joseph Donnelly and Jacqueline John on March 19, 1982 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Janell was a happy, healthy baby. A delight to the family. On Saturday, December 3, 2022, she unexpectedly passed away at her home in Greenfield, Wisconsin at the age of 40.
Janell was a proud member of the Oneida...
Richard H. Koepke
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...
Evelyn R. Turzai
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;...
Milton G. Vandermeuse
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...
