Obituaries

May 14, 2020

Glenn Roger Newville FRANKLIN - Passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020, at the age of 94. Born June 22, 1925 in Reeseville, WI to Elsa (Henke) and Lester Newville. Preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Peggy Stollberg, and both sons, Jeffrey and Curtis. Survived by daughters, Kery (Russ Kafka) and Connie, and only grandchild, Meghan Koven....

May 14, 2020

CARYL ST. CLAIRE After a courageous battle with lung cancer, Caryl (known affectionately as “Gogo” to her family), passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2020 at the age of 76. Caryl is survived by her sister, June Chojnacki, and was preceded in death by her sister, Jeannie St. Claire, and brother, Denny St. Claire. Caryl was a dear and...

May 13, 2020

Wierzba, Richard J. Born to Eternal life May 13, 2020 at the age of 79. Loving dad of James (Laura), Robert, Jeff, and Dennis (Jenni) Wierzba. Dear brother of Jack (the late Avis) and the late Gerald (Jean). Further survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Private family services were held, but a celebration of...

May 12, 2020

Drake, Betty J. Betty was born on a snowy Saturday morning on February 9, 1929 to Henry and Eleanor Sevester. She married her first love, Erwin Paul Drake, November 20, 1948. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister; Alvina, and her oldest son; Darryl. She leaves as her legacy, her beloved son, Dale (Diana) Drake. She...

May 12, 2020

Phillipson, Howard A. Of Franklin, Passed away May 12, 2020 at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband of Donna Phillipson (nee Maske) for 63 years. Loving father of Scot Phillipson, and Bryan (Jennifer) Phillipson. Proud grandfather of Lindsey (Jeremy) Ninneg, Victoria (Joshua) Sikes, Whitney (Dean) Chuva, Jake Eyler, Kelly Phillipson, and 9 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Conrad (Genevieve)...

May 11, 2020

Beverly G. Kocinski (nee Nowak). Passed away peacefully on May 11, 2020 at age 86, joining Anthony, her loving husband of 67 years. Beloved mother of Donna, Vicky and Mary Jo (Robert) Hallfeld. Cherished granny of Elysabeth (Marc) Reichman, Christian, Cecilia. Proud great granny of Amelia and Miles. Beverly is further survived by her nieces, nephews, friends, and many...

May 10, 2020

Kuras, Gerald S. Of Greendale, Born to eternal life May 10, 2020 at the age of 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary Kuras. Loving father of the late Rochelle Kuras. Dear brother of Dorothy Stys, and Delphine Burke. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held at a later date at...

May 10, 2020

Mathew Michal Gramling Passed away May 10, 2020 at the age of 52. Father of Amanda Sergeant. Brother of  Anthony Gramling, Jennifer (Robert) Varga, Emily (Scott) Evans. Son of Robert and Linda Gramling. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Mat was an avid Packers fan, and his family meant everything to him.  Private services will be held, with...

May 10, 2020

Kevin S. Dereszynski  FRANKLIN - Passed away Sunday May 10, 2020 at the age of 67. Kevin was born June 9,1952 to Severin Stanley and Frances (Nee Bury) Dereszynski. Kevin’s family includes his loving brothers Timothy(Judith) Dereszynski and Terrence (Mary Ann) Kid. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.Private family services will be held with Entombment...

May 9, 2020

Narcisa “Narci” Eguino-Kruse (Nee Eguino). Passed away peacefully on May 9, 2020 at the age of 69. Beloved wife of Werner Kruse. Loving mother of Joachim “J.P.” Kruse. Dearest sister of Dorcas (Pablo) Seisdedos and Noemi Eguino. Narci was preceded in death by her parents Joaquin and Marina Eguino and sister Damaris Tanner. She is further survived by nephews,...

May 8, 2020

Marlene F. Balistreri Riverwoman born May 27, 1937. Paddled on May 8, 2020. Loving mom of 5 sons: Mike Weix and the Kazmierski boys; Steven (Karen), Cary (Cindy), Chris and Tracy (Sandy). Sister of Lyle Balistreri. Proud grandmother of Steve, Nick (Kelly), Carissa, Jake, Emma (Tyler), Alex, Justin(Nadia) and great grandmother of Kaden, Kylee, Gavin and Nolan. Long time...

May 6, 2020

Was born into Eternal Life on May 6, 2020 at the age of 64. She is preceded in death by her son, Shaun. She will be remembered by her brothers, sisters, grandsons, other relatives, and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

May 6, 2020

Roy F. Sell Of Greendale. Joined his beloved wife of 63 years, Barbara, in Heaven on May 6, 2020 at the age of 93. Loving dad of Gregory (Janet), Debra, Terry (Jane), Mark (Lisa) and Sandra (Jon). Proud grandpa of Matt (Jill), Dan (Angela), Ryan, Nate, Dane and Skye. Cherished great grandpa of Gavyn and Easton. Dear brother of...

May 5, 2020

Died unexpectedly May 5th, 2020. Forever loved and missed by mom Deanna. Best friend, protector and big brother to Amanda. Greatest uncle to Hala, Lilya, and Zayn. Nephew to Mary and Chris, cousin to Kyle (Chloe). Preceded in death by beloved dad Tom. Private services will be held.

May 2, 2020

May 2, 2020

Austin Thomas Bohn Passed away on May 2, 2020 in Milwaukee, WI at the age of 24. Austin was the beloved son of Tom and Kathy (Purcell) Bohn, brother of Caitlyn (Bohn) Corning, and brother-in-law of Jake Corning. Austin was born on May 3, 1995 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee Wisconsin. He graduated from Franklin High School in...

May 2, 2020

Patricia A. Jankowski Milwaukee - (nee Drapp) Age 79 years, died peacefully and was born to Eternal Life on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Pat was the loving wife of Richard for 54 years. Born April 5, 1941 to the late Robert "Leonard" and Alice Drapp. She is further survived by Laura (Todd) Rochester and Stephanie (Jeremy) Morning and James...

May 1, 2020

(Nee Beyer) Born to Eternal life May 1, 2020 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Victor W. Mikecz. Loving mother of Michael (Joan), James (Theresa Costello) and Mary Mikecz. Dear grandma of Justin (Yvonne Ou) Mikecz, Jeremy (Susan)Mikecz, Melanie (Steven Lloyd) Mikecz, Jessica (Luther) Himsel, Lisa (Charles) Embling, Natalie (Kyle) Johnson, James Costello Mikecz, Benjamin...

Apr 30, 2020

Owen Garrett Bane, Jr. “Gary” October 17, 1924 – April 30, 2020. Beloved husband of Joan Davis Bane (nee Moretz), and the late RuthAnn Bane (nee Marx). Loving father of Evan and Lance Bane. Proud grandfather and great grandfather. He loved and trusted the Lord in everything he did. His family will gather for a private graveside service at...

Apr 30, 2020

May Gwen Kowalski June 8, 1932 - April 30, 2020 Gwen passed away early Thursday morning in her sleep. Her nephew John was at her side, the way she hoped. For those of you who knew Gwen know she battled many health problems over the years, but it never showed. She never complained. Gwen lived a full life, she...