Obituaries

Feb 10, 2024

Susan Mary Polzin, known affectionately as Sue to her friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on February 10, 2024, at the age of 68. Born on July 27, 1955, in Wisconsin, she was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her.

Sue's journey began in Wisconsin, where...

Feb 9, 2024

Todd Skibinski, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and esteemed product designer, passed away on February 9, 2024. Born on September 16, 1960, in Milwaukee, WI, where he also departed this life, Todd lived a full and impactful 63 years surrounded by his loving family and the community that he greatly contributed to through his work and passions.

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Feb 9, 2024

Patricia Joan Genz, known as Pat to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 9, 2024, at her home in Greendale, WI. Born on August 7, 1930, in Milwaukee, WI, she was a devout Catholic her entire life.

Pat was the cherished daughter of the late Carl and Camilla Ganser...

Feb 9, 2024

Ruth I. Flayter (Nee Jens)

Born to Eternal Life on February 9, 2024 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Dick Flayter. Loving mom of Rick (Sarah) and Matt (Nadine). Proud grandma of Jocalyn, Lincoln, Anthony and Josef. Dear sister of the late Judy (Neal) Jones and John (Judy) Jens. Sister-in-law of Russ (Dolores)...

Feb 9, 2024

Christopher "Chris" Zulka, aged 39, passed away due to natural causes on February 9, 2024, in Racine, Wisconsin. Born on June 24, 1984, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Chris was a man whose kindness and sense of humor left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew him.

Chris was the beloved husband of Ashley,...

Feb 8, 2024

Mary Ann Ciepluch passed away at home February 8, 2024 at the age of 94. Mary Ann was born and grew up in Milwaukee. She loved spending time with family and was a great baker,  enjoyed decorating cakes, knitting, crocheting, sewing, rosemaling, reading, bowling  and loved having parties.

She will be dearly missed by children...

Feb 7, 2024

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Joan Boyle for 68 years. Loving father of Jan (Mike) Komorowski, Tom (Kathi) Boyle, Nancy (Steve) Kinsey, and Julie (Chris) Kwiecinski. Cherished grandpa of Nicki (Dave), Kyle (Carolyn), Kayla (Jacob), Jessica, Amanda (Justin), Alicia (Rob), Anna (Jake), Andrea, Christopher, Kevin, and...

Feb 7, 2024

Andrew Raymond Abramski, known affectionately to all as Andy, left this world with the same quiet dignity with which he lived his life on February 7, 2024. Born on June 26, 1979, in Wind Lake, Wisconsin. Andy passed away after a battle with liver disease, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and the lingering smell of a well-tended...

Feb 6, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Cynowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the age of 80. Larry was born on August 13, 1943, in Chicago, IL, to the late Raymond and Elise (Benton) Cynowa. Larry was united in marriage to Jane James, on July 8, 1994, a union that lasted many cherished years until she preceded him in death. Professionally,...

Feb 5, 2024

Prange, Karl W.

Age 85. Passed away peacefully on February 5, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Beloved husband of Rita (nee Golimowski) for 60 years. Cherished father of Timothy (Sharon) Prange, Thomas Prange, and Debra (Nicholas) Becker. Loving grandpa of Andrew (Sara) Prange, Valerie Becker, and Jeremy (Denise Erpenbach) Becker. Great-grandfather of Chelsea Prange and...

Feb 5, 2024

John Fischer of Muskego passed away peacefully on February 5, 2024 due to complications of a spinal cord injury. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 55 years, June (nee Narlock), and his sister Susan, of New York. He leaves behind other relatives and many friends.

John worked for 30 years at National...

Feb 5, 2024

Service for Hamid Alwaissi will be Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Islamic Society of Milwaukee

4707 South 13th Street

Milwaukee

At 1:00pm

Dress Code: Smart Casual

With final resting place at

Arlington Park Cemetery

4141 South 27th Street...

Feb 3, 2024

Mary Rose Schwabe (née Lombardo) peacefully entered eternal rest on February 3rd, 2024, at the age of 93. She was joyfully welcomed into the embrace of heaven by her best friend and the love of her life, Louie. Together, they built a remarkable legacy grounded in love, resilience, and a profound devotion to family.

Mary,...

Feb 2, 2024

Mariann Borkowski, peacefully passed away on February 2, 2024 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on May 26, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mariann's kindness touched all who knew her throughout her 80 years of life.

Mariann was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Brian. She is survived by her...

Feb 2, 2024

Thomas Thanh Sayavong, a beacon of wisdom and love, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born on May 9, 1934, in Laos, Thomas lived a life marked by faith and an unwavering dedication to his family and community.

Thomas, affectionately known by all as simply Thomas, carried the essence of his...

Jan 31, 2024

With a flood of memories and a touch of attempted humor, we bid farewell to our dad, Marvin T. Stevens, a man who masterfully orchestrated both electrical circuits and the subtle nuances of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, specifically how much half-and-half must be added based on the amount of coffee in the cup. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 29th,...

Jan 31, 2024

Karen A. Hammer, a spirited and loving soul, passed away on January 31, 2024, at the age of 43, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on June 7, 1980, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she remained a lifelong resident of her beloved city, where she also drew her last breath, surrounded by the love and warmth of her family....

Jan 29, 2024

Milan Dukic passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on December 25, 1953, in the picturesque landscapes of Croatia, Milan's journey was marked by resilience, warmth, and an unwavering dedication to his cultural heritage. In 1999, he faced the life-altering challenge of leaving his homeland as a refugee. His courage and perseverance...

Jan 29, 2024

Patricia M. Grzybowski

(Nee Bonin). Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 29, 2024 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of David (Marjorie), Linda (Jeffrey) Keen, Thomas (Karen), and Michael. Cherished grandma of Megan, Kaitlyn, Kyle, Jay, Sam, and Milo. Dear sister of James (Joanne) Bonin and...

Jan 29, 2024

Passed away peacefully on 1-29-2024. Surrounded by his brother and sisters.

Preceded in death by his parents Charlotte and Steve. Survived by his siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins. Bob loved the outdoors hunting and fishing. Celebration of life at a future date.