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Betty L. Keesler
Sep 12, 2026
(nee Vlasak) Found peace and joined her beloved husband Norman and her son, Randy, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, age 90 years, Loving mother of Vicki (Russ) Lemberger, Lori (the late Jim) Kachelmeier, Sandy (Dan) Gregory, Jaci (the late Jack) Krofta, Kevin (Kendra) Keesler, Eric (Cheryl) Keesler. Mother-in-law of Rachael Keesler. Betty was the proud grandmother of 18 grandchildren. 27...
Kenneth Carl Plath
Sep 12, 2026
Kenneth C. Plath
Died peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2026 after a long battle with Dementia. Age 86 years. Beloved husband for 65 years and life long love of Pamela (Haessler). Loving dad of Susan (Scott) Campbell, Shelley (Vince) Gradinjan and Kevin (Debra) Plath. Cherished grandpa of Kyle (Tiffany) Campbell, Matthew (Emily) Campbell and Amy Campbell; Taylor Gradinjan (Mathieu Knapp); Kayla...
LaVerne Theresa Finger
Sep 11, 2026
LaVerne Theresa Finger(nee Gallinatti) Born to eternal life on Friday, September 11, 2026 at the age of 94 years. Beloved wife of 71 years to the late Donald F. Finger. Cherished mother of Paulette (the late Richard) Lepkowski, David (Pat), Glenn (the late Sharon), Gary (Donna Welch), Suzanne (the late James) Gavin and Shari Roach. Beloved grandmother of Julie (Tony),...
Joan Boynton
Sep 7, 2026
Passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 at the age of 84. Preceded into heaven by her husband, Henry A. Boynton "Buzz" and her daughters, Julie and Jodie. Much loved grandmother of Kevin and Erica. Great-grandmother of Jose, Brianna, Jayson, Keira, and Mia. Further survived by her brother-in-law, Bob Gardner, sister-in-law, Rusty Wojtkiewicz, and other relatives and friends.
Visitation at the...
Mona Doreen Lynn
Sep 6, 2026
Mona Doreen Lynn(nee Hayman) Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of 67 years to John Lynn. Loving mother of Christopher (Ivana Velimirac) Lynn, Steven (Mai) Lynn, Judy (David) Dornacher, and Cheryl (Christian) Marriott. Cherished grandmother of Kaitlyn (Andrew) Robertson, Sean Dornacher, Ella Lynn, Jacob Lynn, Michael Marriott,...
Austin Richard Soppa
Sep 6, 2026
Austin Richard Soppa, lovingly known to so many as "DJ Soppa," lived life with an energy, warmth, and love for people that was impossible to miss. Born on October 2, 1992, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Austin's life came to a heartbreaking and premature end on September 6, 2026, at the age of 33, following a tragic accidental drowning.
Austin was so much...
Delroy Anton Grochowski
Sep 4, 2026
Grochowski, Delroy. Born to Eternal Life September 4, 2026 at the age of 85. Loving husband of Barbara (nee Nowakowski) for 68 wonderful years. Cherished father of Michael (Tami), Mark (the late Julie), the late Jeff. Father-in-law of the late Shelly. Beloved grandpa of Nathaniel, Dustin (Shawna), Nicholas, Robert (Danielle). Great-grandpa of Donovan, Abigail, Savannah, Emma, Dominick, Danica and Rylee. Also...
Patricia Ann Skrobis
Sep 4, 2026
Patricia Ann SkrobisPatricia Ann Skrobis (née Byrne), age 81, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2026, leaving her family and friends to cherish a lifetime of memories.Born to Jerome and Pearl Byrne, Pat was the beloved wife of Robert "Bob" Skrobis, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. Together, they built a life centered on family, faith, and time...
Patricia Margaret Zarek
Sep 3, 2026
Patricia M. Zarek
"Pat"
Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at the Age of 91. Loving mom of Debra Zarek, Nancy (Jim) Swiderski, Kim (Arnie) Sadorf, Thomas (Danuta) Zarek and Tammy (Tom) Bungert. Cherished grandma of Melissa (Dan) Juleen, Michael (Jessi) Swiderski and Michelle (Chris) Schwab; Arnold III (Nedra) Sadorf, Jerry Sadorf and Jodi (Ben) Caster; Alexander (Sasha) Zarek,...
Patricia R. Eve
Sep 2, 2026
Patricia Rose Eve (nee Kettenbeil) Found peace on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, age 87 years. Beloved wife for 68 years of William Eve. Loving mother of Michael (Lisa) Eve. Proud grandmother of Nicholas (Taylor) Eve and Taylor (Tyler) Nault. Dear sister of Barbara (Ronald) Maci, the late Jacqueline (the late Ken) Knowles. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and...
Delores May Spychalla
Aug 31, 2026
Delores M. Spychalla(nee Bernier) Surrounded by the love of her family and the awaiting arms of her beloved husband, she has peacefully been taken home. Delores is survived by her children Katherine, Lorraine, John, Walter, Karen (Michael) Rowland, Jerome (Carrie). And her bonus son Richard Babcock and her four-legged feline fur baby Sassy. She was a loving grandmother of 11,...
Wayne Allen Youngquist
Aug 30, 2026
Wayne A. Youngquist, a political analyst and a pollster who was noted for declaring election night winners on WISN-TV for more than 20 years, died Sunday, August 30, in hospice care following a short illness. He was 87 years old.
Mr. Youngquist taught sociology at a number of universities both before and after his television career. It was his effort to...
Lillian Mary Halat
Aug 30, 2026
Lillian M. Halat
Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the age of 95. Preceded in death by her parents Mary and Frank Halat, sister Cecilia (Paul) Piotruszewicz, brother Michael (Betty) Halat and friend Norma Wedel. Survived by niece Carol (the late Maurice) Johnson, nephews Michael (Barbara) Halat, Thomas (Deirdre) Halat, Robert (Judy) Halat, William (Christine) Halat and...
Christopher Ryan Fare
Aug 29, 2026
Christopher Ryan Fare born January 2, 1982 passed on August 29, 2026. Chris was the joy and inspiration of strength and courage for so many. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, family member, and friend. Chris found joy in cooking, figuring out the best song to drum to, playing in pool tournaments, and socializing. He saw the positive in...
Robert Alois Binkowski
Aug 27, 2026
Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Age 87 years. Bob was born on November 9, 1938. Beloved husband for 61 years of Charlotte. Loving father of Michael Binkowski, Richard (Nadine) Binkowski, Karen (the late Rick) Tutwiler, Linda Binkowski and Steven (Marisa) Binkowski. Cherished grandpa of Tiffany Binkowski and Jessica (David) Hamaker; Gina Iseler and Ben Binkowski; Robert...
Gail Ann Wesline
Aug 26, 2026
Gail Wesline passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the age of 73, surrounded by family who loved her.
Gail was born on February 14, 1953, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Anita (Pape) and Ralph Rosenberg. She arrived on her mom's birthday, what a gift!
Milwaukee's East Side was home for much of Gail's early life, and she spent her younger...
Naomi Loutrelle Williams
Aug 26, 2026
N. Loutrelle McIver Williams (88), loving mother of Kristie Gay Hamilton and Melani Leigh Hamilton, passed from this life peacefully, though too soon, August 26, 2026, in Milwaukee, Wis. Born on a farm near Tishomingo, November 18, 1937, Loutrelle grew up on Pennington Creek and Mill Pond, the third youngest of her nine brothers and sisters. She married Marvin Hamilton in...
Laura E. Medina
Aug 26, 2026
(nee Rodriguez) Went home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of 58 years to the late Israel Medina Sr. Cherished mother of Israel Jr. (Deborah) Medina, Marco (Martha) Medina, and the late Maribel Medina. Proud grandma of Jacob Medina, Nathan Medina, Benjamin Medina, Sophia Grace, Michael, and the late Noah...
Kevin Dennis Berndt
Aug 25, 2026
Kevin D. Berndt
"Mr. Warmth"
Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Age 70 years. Kevin is survived by his loving family, adopted family, friends, neighbors and fellow bar patrons.
Kevin was born and raised in Milwaukee. He was a graduate of Milwaukee Tech Class of 1974. After graduating, Kevin began his working career at GE Medical. There he spent his time working as an X-Ray...
James "Jim" Sorensen
Aug 25, 2026
James “Jim” Sorensen passed away on August 25, 2026, at Ascension Hospital in Franklin, leaving behind family, friends, and many who were fortunate to know and love him.
Jim grew up in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and graduated from Wauwatosa West High School in 1967. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1969 to 1973. Following his military service, Jim...
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