Obituaries

Dec 26, 2025

Hanke, Marjorie (nee Traxel). Went to be with her Lord December 26, 2025 at the age of 97. Loving wife of the late Arthur Hanke. Cherished mother of Jeff (Trish) Hanke, Tom (Diane) Hanke, Claudia (Darryl) Immel and Craig (Lynn) Hanke. Beloved and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Sister of the late...

Dec 25, 2025

(nee Budnik) Left us unexpectedly on Thursday, December 25, 2025, age 76 years. Beloved wife of Robert for 56 years. Loving Momma Carol of Danielle (fiance-Paul) and Jennifer Strelka. Proud Nana of Kylie and Breanna. Dear sister of Dick (the late Carol) andf David (Cathy) Budnik. Also survived by other family, friends and her "fur grand-dogs".

Carol enjoyed traveling and left...

Dec 25, 2025

(nee Piesik) Born to eternal life on Thursday, December 25, 2025, age 88 years. Beloved wife for 64 years to the late Thomas J. Groff Sr. Loving mom of Gerald (Lynn) Groff, T.J (Karrie) Groff and Bonnie (Dave) Yopps. Cherished grandma of Megan (Josh) Nicks, Jessica (Marshall) Stallings and Caroline Groff; Daniel, Diana and Randi (Delaney) Groff; Eric and Ian...

Dec 25, 2025

LaPine, David (nee LaPine). Born to Eternal Life December 25, 2025 at the age of 94. Loving husband of Elizabeth (nee Shepeard) for 71 1/2 years. Cherished father of Mary (Robert) Fellows. Beloved grandfather Scott (Kayla) Fellows. Great-grandfather of Gavin, Cole, and Maezi Fellows. Brother of Eugene, Joanne Hurley, the late John, the late Francis, the late Thomas, and the...

Dec 25, 2025

Dr. Rodney A. Swain, Professor of Neuroscience and former Dean of the UWM College of Letters & Science, moved on to the next great experiment on Christmas Day, 2025. Born December 16, 1960, in Oakland, CA, Rodney deeply loved turning over rocks in creeks, good cocktails, great conversation, trips to Paris, his art collection, his dogs, being on the water,...

Dec 25, 2025

JoAnn Mastopietro(nee Rodziczak) Left peacefully and was reunited with her mother Dolores and sister Barbara on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at the age of 74, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born on May 18, 1951, JoAnn was a vibrant spirit who embraced life with an unparalleled passion.

As a beloved daughter of Myron and Dolores Rodziczak, JoAnn was raised in Milwaukee, where...

Dec 24, 2025

Alica Mae Adsit passed away peacefully Wednesday December 24th, 2025 at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa Wisconsin. She was 57.

Alica was born March 21st, 1968 in Viroqua Wisconsin, and grew up in Richland Center and Middleton, WI. She lived for some time in Phoenix AZ, returning to Wisconsin most recently to be closer to family during her courageous battle...

Dec 22, 2025

Found peace on Monday, December 22, 2025, age 86 years. Beloved husband for 52 years to Barbara (nee Kolp). Preceded in death by his parents and brothers and sisters. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.Jim was a former employee of Nordberg Manufacturing, a United States Air Force veteran and a member of Moose Lodge No. 49.

Memorial...

Dec 22, 2025

(nee Bowen) Passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at the age of 85. Beloved wife for 47 years to the late Virgil. Loving mom of Dennis (Sarah), Greg and Colleen (Ben) Steller. Grandma of Audrey, Eliana, Claire and the late Milo. Sister of Richie Bowen (the late Nancy). Hon-Hon to Kristine (Gregg) Phillips, Kim (Doug) Jost, Nathan (Taylor), Damen,...

Dec 20, 2025

Janet Mae Sigl

Went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 20, 2025, aged 68 years. Beloved special sister of Christopher (Janice) Sigl and James (Karen) Sigl. Dear aunt of Michael and Wesley Sigl. Further survived by other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Leo and Marian Sigl and her nephew Daniel Sigl.

Janet enjoyed some of...

Dec 19, 2025

Ellen Joan Tarkowski(nee Rudolf), affectionately known as Mumzie and GLL, passed peacefully, surrounded by love on December 19, 2025, at the age of 81. Preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Dolores (nee Herriges) Rudolf and brothers Mark and Joseph. Treasured sister of twelve surviving siblings, her best friends. Beloved mother of Joan (Edward) Miller, Lori (Kirk) Fetzer, Thomas...

Dec 18, 2025

Joel Sandoval Delgadillo was born to Eternal Life on December 18, 2025 at the age of 76. Loving husband of Gail Sandoval (nee Krueger). Cherished father of Nicolas (Courtney Nikolay), Christopher (Elena Hernandez) and Laura (Joseph Waldman) Sandoval. Adoring grandpa of Lewis Sandoval Waldman. Beloved son of Estela (the late Jesus) Sandoval. Dear brother of Ofelia Villarreal and Jesse (Anita)...

Dec 18, 2025

Found peace on December 18, 2025 at the age of 81. Loving husband of the late Jennie (nee Jones). Devoted father of Kris (Greg ) and Patrick. Beloved "Gpa" of Hannah (Ben), Sydney (Matthew). Brother of Linda (Leonard), Susan, Steve, Stanley (Amelia); the late Gloria (the late Bob), Cliff (Joan), Lester, Mike and Marty. Brother-in-law of Sue Ellen. Also survived...

Dec 18, 2025

Lilly, Aquilla Alaska, found peace and is now reunited in Eternal Life with her loving husband, Alvin, as of December 18th, 2025 at the age of 82. Aquilla is the loving mother to children, Kevin, Kirk (Shannon, nee Christianson), Richard, CariAnne and Curtis and loving grandmother to Casey. She is the loving sister to Alune Mullings, Hyacinth Chin, Monica...

Dec 18, 2025

It is with both heavy hearts and a spirit of celebration that we announce the passing of Gerald "Jerry" Billy Beffa, who entered eternal rest on December 18, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on December 8, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jerry lived a life rich in love, laughter, and service.

Jerry proudly served as a police officer with the...

Dec 17, 2025

Mary Therese Ronzio

(nee Hayes) "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the age of 67 years, Mary departed this Earth to meet Jesus face to face. Mary is survived by John "Jack" Ronzio, her husband, for 28 years. Loving mother of Claire Montenegro and Matt Yeager. Cherished grandmother...

Dec 17, 2025

Josephine J. Sowlles

"Susie"

(Nee Hanssen) Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Age 66 years. Loving mom of Chrissy Sowlles and Nicholas Cammack. Dear grandmother of Lucas and Isabella. Adored sister of Corné Hanssen, Mary Ann (Dan) Prager and Yvonne (Tim) Kaczkowski. Preceded in death by her parents Hubertus and Margaretha Hanssen...

Dec 17, 2025

Katherine D. "Kitty" LeGant (nee Novella) Found peace on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, age 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Paul LeGant. Loving mother of Therese (Michael) Dorna, Michele Postler, Gerald (Gerald's caregiver, Pat) LeGant, Eric (Cindy) LeGant, Nicole (Richard) Pennington and the late Steven LeGant. Mother-in-law of Jill Johnston. Very proud grandmother of Brett (Tori), Elizabeth (Kyle), Stephanie,...

Dec 16, 2025

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Davis). Loving father of JuliAnn (Daniel) Jaber, JeanAnn Greenthal and the late Jon Greenthal. Proud grandpa of Dani (Tony) Robbins, Carson and Lincoln Robbins, Amanda Smudde, Brad Smudde and Allison Greenthal. Jules was preceded in death by his 4 brothers and...

Dec 16, 2025

Chi-Nunk-Hamani-Ga (He who walks over the village)

Entered into Eternal Life on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the age of 13. Cherished son of Denise Logan and Aaron Cappo. Fun brother of Daniel and Brooklyn. Caring grandson of Patricia and the late Herman Logan. God son of Eric Logan and Deanna Porter. Further survived by other relatives...