Obituaries

Aug 19, 2022

Hawley Merle Boyce was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 2, 1928 to Floyd G. and Alvina (Van) E. Boyce (nee Steffen). He was named after his grandfather, a Great Lakes schooner and steamship captain. Hawley sailed into the sunset on August 19, 2022 at the age of 93. Sailing was Hawley's lifelong passion. His parents introduced him to sailing...

Aug 19, 2022

(nee Woznicki) Born to Eternal Life on August 19, 2022, age 85 years. Loving wife of the late Arthur Holewinski. Cherished mother of Barbara (Michael) Dix, of Milwaukee, James (Deborah) Holewinski, of Mukwonago, Deborah (Scott) Koenitzer, of Spring Green, David (Wendy) Holewinski, of Racine. Beloved grandmother of Christine (Jason) Moriarity, Patrick Dix, Holly, Anthony, and Julia Koenitzer. Great-grandmother of Alexander...

Aug 16, 2022

(nee Heise) August 16, 2022. Age 91. Beloved wife of the late Allie J. Hauke. Cherished mother of Neal, Brian (Bonnie) and Jeffrey (Debby). Loving grandmother of Jaclyn (David) Steinbrenner, Jordan (Glenny) Hauke, Jessica and Jarod Hauke, Brittney and Brianna Hauke. Cherished great-grandma of Jackson, Cooper, Emilia and Grace. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Bernadine was a retiree...

Aug 15, 2022

Fred R. Wetzel "Fritz" Monday, August 15, 2022, age 80 years. Loving dad of Ryan (Stacie) Wetzel and Robyn Wetzel. Cherished grandpa of Hope Wetzel. He is also survived by his feline companion Waffles, many siblings and their spouses, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Tuesday, August 23, 2022 from 3-6PM. Funeral Services at...

Aug 14, 2022

Mary Elizabeth McIsaac-Erler Mary passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 14th, 2022 at the age of 65. Mary is survived by her daughters, Sheila Schaller and Emily Erler, her grandchildren; Nevaeh Arndt and Nicole Schaller, and her brother Michael McIsaac. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Patricia McIsaac and her brother Martin McIsaac. Private family services...

Aug 14, 2022

Godinez, Maria. Born to Eternal Life Sunday, August 14, 2022 at the age of 96. Maria passed away surrounded by her loving family. A visitation will be held at the FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 4PM to 8PM. Additional visitation on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Saint Hyacinth Roman Catholic Church, 1414 West Becher Street, Milwaukee WI...

Aug 13, 2022

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the age of 31 and is now with the Saints. Precious son of Keith and Carole Scheffler. Beloved brother of Kimberly (Shane) Doyle and Abigail Scheffler. Uncle of Kodi, Josh and Megan. Great uncle of Jackson and Adam. A special thank you to his caregivers Donald Pynaker and Sheri...

Aug 12, 2022

Reunited with Christ on Friday, August 12, 2022 at age 71. Loving husband of Linda Wagner. Beloved father of Joseph and Angela. Grandfather of two grandchildren. Dear brother of Christine and Jeannie (Sherman) Richmond. Brother-in-law to Thomas (Sharon) Bird. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Visitation on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Oak Creek Assembly of...

Aug 12, 2022

Michael John "Mike" Winters, entered Eternal Life peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2022, at the age of 75. He was the supporting husband of the late Sharon A. (Letizia) Winters, caring father of Michael A. and Matthew J. (Andrea) Winters and loving Grandfather to Sawyer and Hyland. Michael was born and raised in Norway, MI. He moved to Milwaukee, WI...

Aug 11, 2022

(nee Bender) Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the age of 68 years. Loving and devoted wife for 18 years of Richard Ociepa. Cherished sister-in-law Wanda (John) Kosmalski and Sandy (Scott) Schulz. Beloved aunt of Niki Henningsen-Shekels, Lukas and Matthew Henningsen. Further survived by her fur babies; Dixie and Pixie, other relatives and friends. She is preceded...

Aug 11, 2022

Born to eternal life on Thursday, August 11, 2022, age 87 years. Beloved husband for 64 years to Marelene (nee Piesik). Loving dad of Gerald (Lynn) Groff, T.J. (Karrie) Groff and Bonnie (Dave) Yopps. Cherished grandpa of Megan (Josh) Nicks, Jessica (Marshall) and Caroline Groff; Daniel, Diana and Randi (Delaney) Groff; Eric and Ian Yopps. Dear great-grandpa of Evann and...

Aug 10, 2022

Pinzl, Mari. Born to Eternal Life August 10, 2022 at the age of 71. Loving wife of the late Fred Gapko. Sister of Patricia (Donald) Lee, the late Robert (Jolyn), Thomas (Connie), Michael (Roxanne) and the late Jane Pinzl. Aunt of Jonathan Lee, Scott Lee, Michelle Pinzl, Stacie (Matt) Haugen, Brianne Pinzl, Michaela (Rich) Hillesheim,. Also survived by other relatives...

Aug 10, 2022

We reach with our hands and hearts to heaven as we celebrate the life of Patricia Prendergast (nee Quinlan) of Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Pat passed away in the comfort of her home with beloved family and caregivers on August 10, 2022 in the early morning hours at the age of 83. Pat was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Aug 9, 2022

Linda Marie Pietrowiak, age 64, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. She was loving mother of Michael Wayne Pietrowiak, who passed away March 9, 2022, and daughter of Harry Leonard Pietrowiak (1923-1988) and Angeline Ann Pietrowiak (1923-2006).

Linda was preceded in death by her sisters Pam and Sharron (Whitey). She is survived...

Aug 9, 2022

Cheryl L. "Shosh" Sczerzen (nee Linneman) Found peace on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, age 65 years. Cherished soulmate for 42 plus years to Jay. Loving mom of Krystle. Beloved sister of Dale (Darlene) Linneman and Dawn (Dan) Poff. Fond daughter-in-law of Joe (the late Terry) Sczerzen and the late Kathleen Sczerzen. Dear sister-in-law of Beverly, Deanna, Renee and Neil. of...

Aug 9, 2022

Brefka, Ronald D. "Ronster" left us unexpectedly on Tueday, August 9, 2022 in Sturgis, South Dakota doing what he loved. Loving and caring son of Elizabeth Brefka and the late Richard P. Brefka. Also survived by his brothers Rick, Tom (Pat), and Jimmy (Susie); his sister Sue (Al); Godson Brandon; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. Ron "Ronster"...

Aug 8, 2022

Jahnke, Lee. Born to Eternal Life August 8, 2022 at the age of 90. Loving husband of Dorothy (nee Kuehl). Cherished Dad of Linda (Brian) Zellmer, Michael (Debbie) and the late Rick. Beloved Grandpa of Bryan (Sarah) Zellmer and Nicholas (Alyssa Vollkommer) Zellmer. Great-grandpa of Braelyn and Adalyn. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, August...

Aug 5, 2022

Born to Eternal Life on Friday, August 5, 2022. Loving sister of John Kramer. Dear aunt of Stephanie (Peter) Filandrinos. Friend of Sue Edson. Further survived by cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Ethel (nee Eckstaedt) Kramer, brother Reverend Joseph Kramer and sister Geralyn Kramer. John would like to especially thank Monique Williams...

Aug 4, 2022

Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Louis Nosacek. Dear mom of Deacon Gary (Dr. Cynthia), Rose, JoAnn (Keramat) Mansoorabadi, and Thomas (Roseanne) Nosacek. Cherished grandma of fifteen grandchildren and great-grandma to 12 great-grandchildren. Further survived by many beloved and special nieces and nephews. Joyce retired from Northwest...

Aug 4, 2022

Passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the age of 41. Loving father of Devon, Aria and Emily Schlaikowski. Beloved son of Don (Tracy) Schlaikowski and Catherine DiPietro. Cherished brother of Christine (John) Kittelson and Brad (Nick) Schlaikowski. Loving uncle of Xavier, Noah, Landon, Ella, Logan, Ivy and Jameson. Further survived by aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Chad...