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Charlene Ann Bindas

Charlene Ann Bindas

Mar 27, 2022

Charlene Bindas (nee Schaller), loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away at her home after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the age of 82. Charlene was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jack, her parents Norbert and Hildegard (nee Metzger) Schaller and her two brothers, Ivan (LaVerne) Schaller and Ralph (Marian) Schaller,...

Lee Foerster

Lee Foerster

Mar 26, 2022

Born May 21, 1930. Entered into Eternal Life on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the age of 91. Loving husband and best friend of Karen (nee Gifford) for 58 years. Cherished dad of Kelly (Joe) Kuhlmann and Heather (Scott) von Uhlit. Beloved Papa of Megan (Travis) Dahl, Zachary Jones and Ryan Eurich. Dear great-grandpa of Alice, Finn and Olivia. Preceded...

Gilbert "Gil" R. Westfahl

Gilbert "Gil" R. Westfahl

Mar 25, 2022

Went home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, March 25, 2022 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of 54 years to the late Carol (nee Behling). Loving dad of Linda (Richard) Hintz. Brother of Russell (Sally) Westfahl. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Gil enjoyed woodcarving at Wilson Senior Center and Dartball at Kelly Senior Center. Visitation FRIDAY,...

Bradley Scott Villwock

Bradley Scott Villwock

Mar 24, 2022

Passed away on Thursday March 24, 2022 at age 68. Dear life partner of Naidia. Loving father of Chris (Lori Augustine) Villwock and Barbie Villwock. Grandfather of Damon (Melissa), Tyler, and Annika Villwock and Hayden and Kyalie Pooler. Former spouse of Linda Johnson. Beloved brother of Nora Odwazny and the late Jeff (Nancy) Villwock. Uncle of Jason and Luke Villwock....

Gail B. Legath

Gail B. Legath

Mar 22, 2022

(nee Ziebell) Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at the age of 93. Passed away on on her own terms, 4 weeks after her 70 year relationship ended with her husband George. Gail knew that her time on earth was going to be short after that. Dear mom of Jack (Jane) Legath and Susie (the late John) Biernat. Proud grandma of John,...

John P. Laux

John P. Laux

Mar 22, 2022

Died peacefully on March 22, 2022 at the age of 81. Loving father of the late Jodi (the late Mark), John (Carol), Joelle (Scott), Meredith (Dan), Jessica (John). Beloved Grandfather of the late David and the late Elliot; Shaun, Christopher, Drew (Eric), Michael; Jalyn, Jayna; Alexander, Annika; Jade, Jorja, Journey. Great Grandfather of Gabriel. Brother of the late Edward, the...

Walter M. Rudstrom

Walter M. Rudstrom

Mar 20, 2022

Found Rest on March 20, 2022 at the age of 91. Loving husband of Gaynell (nee Marsolek) just shy of 70 years. Beloved father of Randy, Cary and Jay Rudstrom. Cherished grandfather of Amanda (Jason), Jessica (Justin), Rachel (Jon) and Sarah (Tanner). Great grandfather of Liliana, Cameron, Ethan, Lorelei, Ada, Evelyn, Morgan and Vann. Further survived by other family and...

Lenora Amanda Beyersdorf

Lenora Amanda Beyersdorf

Mar 19, 2022

Lenora Amanda Jennrich was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 24, 1922, to Elsie Agnes Zastrow (Jennrich) and Edwin William Jennrich. She was their only child. She became a child of God at baptism at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. She attended elementary school at St. Stephen's and then graduated from South Division High School. After graduation she became a private...

Arnold J. Kopp

Arnold J. Kopp

Mar 18, 2022

Our dear uncle passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at the age of 87. Beloved son of the late Evelyn (nee Biedrzycki) and Aloysius Kopp. Loved brother of the late Audrey Kapke and the late Kenneth and Rosemary. Cherished brother of the late Caroline Kopp and the late Robert Kopp. Survived also by nieces, nephews, relatives and cousins. Arnold...

Richard Jerome Sweeney "Half-Pint"

Richard Jerome Sweeney "Half-Pint"

Mar 18, 2022

Friday. March 18, 2022 at the age 78. Beloved husband of the late Dolores Sweeney. Dear step-father of Esther Bricco, the late Sandra (John) Konkel, Audrey (Bill) Linnenkohl, the late Charles (Vivian) Reed, Gregory (Kristine) Reed, and the late Terry (the late Pat) Reed. Cherished grandfather of numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother of David (Claudine), Daryl (Judith), and the...

Karen Ellensue Kuney

Karen Ellensue Kuney

Mar 18, 2022

Karen Ellensue KuneyBorn to Eternal Life on Friday, March 18, 2022. Age 81 years. Loving mom of George Kuney, Kelly Kuney (Rick Schultz), Kerri (Bob) Crawley and John Kuney. Dear sister of Dale (Linda) Kuschewski, Patti (Jim) Burnham and Lonny (Karen) Kuschewski. She is preceded in death by her daughters Kim (the late Mike) Wenzel and Kathleen Kuney, siblings Arleigh...

Alvira Dora Budda

Alvira Dora Budda

Mar 16, 2022

Alvira D. Puccini-Budda "Vita" (nee Zulli) Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the age of 97 years and 5 days. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Puccini and the late Ralph Budda. Cherished mother of Danita Jacobs, Allen Budda (Donna Duprey) and Daryl Budda. Treasured companion of Robert Tobin. Dear sister of Armand (Evelyn) Zulli. She...

Gail Arlene Toporski

Gail Arlene Toporski

Mar 16, 2022

Gail A. Toporski (nee Boessel) Passed away on Wednesday March 16, 2022 at age 72. Visitation will be held Monday April 4 from 10AM-11AM at Prasser Kleczka Funeral Home Bay View Chapel. Service to follow at 11AM. If you are unable to attend Gail's services in person, please click here to view a live-stream of them. Prasser Kleczka Funeral...

Barry "Bj" Steinhoff Jr.

Barry "Bj" Steinhoff Jr.

Mar 16, 2022

Found peace on March 16, 2022 at the age of 47. Beloved son of Kathy Steinhoff and the late Barry Steinhoff Sr.. Brother of Kellie (Michael Jr.) Hernandez, Amy Steinhoff and Brian Steinhoff. Uncle of 12 nieces and nephews. Great-uncle to eight great-nieces and nephews. Also survived by other family members and friends. Memorial services will be held by BJ's...

Robert Andrew Masarik

Robert Andrew Masarik

Mar 16, 2022

Age 70, of Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. He was born on Aug. 25, 1951, in Cudahy, Wisconsin, the son of Andrew and Maradean (nee Laughman) Masarik. Robert was raised in Cudahy and graduated from Cudahy High School. He married Judy Swenson in April of 1981, in Milwaukee. Robert was a good man, father, brother, friend, and...

David Daniel Savin

David Daniel Savin

Mar 15, 2022

Savin, David. Born to Eternal Life March 15, 2022 at the age of 86. Husband of the late LaRane (nee Toth). Father of Donna Savin, the late Gregory Savin, and Mark (Hajnalka) Savin. Grandfather of Julia Savin. Also survived by other relatives. Private family services were held.

Thomas Leroy Magolan

Thomas Leroy Magolan

Mar 12, 2022

Joined his parents in Heaven on Saturday March 12, 2022 at age 70. Loving husband of Jessie. Cherished father of the late Kenny (Melissa), Tammy, Dorothy (Chad), Nicholas (Amanda), and Thomas Jr.. Beloved grandpa of Crystal, Kacey, James, Makayla, and Ashton. Great grandpa of the late Isabella. Dear brother of Jimmy (Paula), Bobby (Doreen), Patty (the late Chichi), and Debbie....

Edward A. Henke

Edward A. Henke

Mar 12, 2022

After a two-year battle with cancer, Ed was reunited with his wife LaVon (nee Dhein) on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the age of 74. Loving dad of Laura O'Hearn, Kim (Todd) Ross and Brian (Gina) Henke. Proud Papa of Molly and Abby O'Hearn, Ann and Mark Ross and Aubree, Cora and Declan Henke. Dear brother of Dolores Barlass. Loved...

John "Jack" Metternich

John "Jack" Metternich

Mar 10, 2022

John "Jack" Metternich Born to eternal life on Thursday, March 10, 2022, age 81 years. Beloved husband for 54 years to Judith (nee Moczynski). Loving dad of Ann (Robert) Contildes and Amy (Robert) Jens. Proud grandpa of Megan, Emily and the late Brandon Contildes; Nicole and Amanda Jens. Dear brother of Thomas (the late Barbara) Metternich and the late Richard...

Charles Oliver Cortte

Charles Oliver Cortte

Mar 10, 2022

Charles (Charlie) Oliver Cortte, was called home to the Lord on March 10, 2022 at the age of 80 at St. Luke South Hospital in Cudahy. Charlie was born in Milwaukee on October 31, 1941 to Oliver and Mary (Peters) Cortte. He was second born of 5 children. Charlie joined the United States Air Force in 1961 until his honorable...

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