Obituaries

Aug 29, 2023

GERALDINE “Gerrie” LANGER, 91, passed away on August 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence. She is survived by her children Lynne Nelson, David (Eileen) Langer, and Dan (Lisa) Langer; grandchildren Jessica (Bill) Koepke, Sarah Nelson, Caroline Langer, Alyssa (Dan) Engsberg, Emily Langer, Elizabeth Langer, and Abigail Langer; and great-grandchild Jaelyn Koepke.

Aug 28, 2023

Nancy Jean Cesar (nee Baird)

Born to Eternal Life on Monday, August 28, 2023 at age 87. Loving mother of Debra (Roland) Stefanic and Pam (Jeffrey) Krahn. Grandmother of Gregory (Kelly) Krahn, JJ (Sarah) Stefanic, Joseph (Teresa) Krahn, and Marc Stefanic. Great grandmother of 17 great grandchildren. Dear aunt of Jill and the late Jeffrey Dembowiak. Great...

Aug 28, 2023

Martha Mary Cisler (nee Schraufnagel, Halejak). Was born to eternal life August 28, 2023 at the age of 103. She was the Beloved Mother of Dennis Halejak (Linda Pinter-Krause), Kenneth Halejak (Shirley), Rosanne Harmeyer (Paul), Cheryl

Roberts (William) and Suzanne Mikolajczyk (David).

Dear Grandmother of Ivy Leverence (Jaimie), Jennifer Halejak, Jonathan Halejak (Genea),...

Aug 27, 2023

Janice Jean Pluer (nee Lindemann)

Found eternal peace on Sunday August 27, 2023. At the age of 80.

Daughter of Meta (nee Tess) and Elmer Lindemann. Jan is survived by her son Mark Pluer, grandson Colin Hanson, sister Grace (Carl) Prahl, nieces Heidi (the late Scott) Nidy and Tracy (Brian) Johnson, great niece and nephews...

Aug 27, 2023

Robert D. Fontana

Passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2023 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Ellen Hawley. Loving father of Christina and Elizabeth and stepfather to Erika, Torrey, Alex, and Sarah. Dear brother of the late Alan (Lydia) Fontana. Further survived by loved grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Aug 27, 2023

Gilbert D. Lenski found his way into the arms of the Lord on August 27, 2023 at the age of 73. Gil was a devoted husband to Cindy (Heitman), a caring father to Scott (David) and Michelle (Jason), a loving brother to Sandy (Bob), and a very proud grandpa to his grandchildren Jack, Jay, and Jacob. He was preceded...

Aug 26, 2023

Passed away on August 26, 2023, at the age of 76 Beloved wife of 56 years to Keith Carloni. Cherished mom of Justin (Tereasa) Carloni and David (Cindy Bell) Carloni., Doting grandma of Paige Carloni, Taylor Carloni and Jack Carloni. Further survived by other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents...

Aug 26, 2023

Ronald P. Gawronski

Entered into God’s loving care on August 26, 2023 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Lois (nee Glavan). Loving father of Jim Gawronski, Jane Ingles and John (Melanie) Gawronski.

Proud and loving grandpa of Daniel (Jessica) Gawronski, Mark (Laura) Gawronski, Megan (Sam) Beres, Scott Ingles, Lauren (Alex) Hickmann...

Aug 26, 2023

Zigmund Welytok, 92, Milwaukee, died on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born in Milwaukee to the late Stephen and Evokia (Beskorowayan) Welytok on August 6, 1931. Zigmund was united in marriage to Theresa Parent, she preceded him in death in 2011.

He is survived by his children Janice Walsh, Daniel (Kate) Welytok, James (Zina)...

Aug 25, 2023

Ruth F. Hoppe

August 12, 1930 – August 25, 2023

(Nee Winkle) Beloved wife of the late Ralph Hoppe (2005). Survived by family, friends and her dog, Tony. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Paulina Winkle and her brother Joseph Winkle, Jr.

Ruth was a long-time member of St....

Aug 25, 2023

Marlyss Berefsky was the beloved mother Linda and husband William Coon, Lois and husband John Trongard, Frank (the late Maxine Berefsky) and fiancée Alejandra Uribe, Brian Berefsky, and Michael Berefsky. She was a proud grandmother to her grandchildren Dawn and her husband Travis Jarve, Tammy and her husband Mike Atwater, Bobby Coon, Jennifer Penza, John and his...

Aug 24, 2023

Age 100. Passed away peacefully in her home on August 24th, 2023. She was a skilled worker in Superior Shipyards during the World War 2 effort. She retired from General Electric. Private service.

Aug 23, 2023

Mark A. Winter

Born to Eternal life August 23, 2023, at the age of 55. Beloved husband of Patti Winter (nee Riedasch). Loving and devoted Dad of Nick and Cassie Winter. Dear brother of Doug (Melinda) Winter, Lon and the late Carlyn Berndsen, Jane (Don) Janicki, JoAnn Stawicki, Tom (Mary) Winter, Joyce Gagliano, the late...

Aug 23, 2023

Georgette J. Blair, 94, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Georgette was born on October 21, 1928 to the late Euphrasie and Ferdinand Wingen in Liège, Belgium. She came to the United States in 1946, the year she married the late Thomas Blair.

Georgette is survived by her loving...

Aug 21, 2023

John Eugene “Gene” O’Connell (1925-2023) was born and raised in Waterloo, Iowa, where he attended parish elementary schools and a Catholic High School. He enlisted in the Navy after graduation in 1943 before attending Loras College. After attending Notre Dame University WWII NROTC in 1945, Gene was commissioned Ensign, USNR and granted BS in Naval Science from Notre Dame...

Aug 19, 2023

Henry J. Pavelchik Jr., “Hank”, age 87, found peace August 19, 2023. Born in Chicago, IL to Henry and Cecylia (Jelen) Pavelchik. Best friend and loving husband of 65 years to Nancy (Groff). Dedicated father to his three sons: Scott (Janice), the late Don, and Jeff (Bonnie). Devoted papa to Adam (Mandy), Matt (Christina), Megan (Sean), Paris, Portia, &...

Aug 19, 2023

Helen L. Janz

(Nee Torre) Born to Eternal Life August 19, 2023 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of Jack Janz. Loving mother of John (Terri) Meyerring, Anne (David) Quam, Carl (Terri) Meyerring, Maria (Bruce) Robinson and Steven (Truc) Janz. Sister of Gloria (David) Rosenberg. Dearest grandmother of Marcelino, Rick and Alisha Rivera. Christopher,...

Aug 19, 2023

Rosemary T. Orlowski

“Rosie”

(nee Bonino) Born in Ironwood, MI September 2, 1932. Entered into Eternal Life on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Leonard L. Orlowski. Loving mother of Larry (Mary), Gary (Mary) and Kevin (Cheryl) Orlowski. Proud grandmother of Alexander (Katie) Orlowski, David (Samantha) Orlowski,...

Aug 19, 2023

Sylvian “Syl” Piskula

Was called Home on August 19, 2023 at the age of 89. He was reunited with Patricia (nee Nisiewicz), his beloved wife of 62 years, and their son James. Loving father of Jeffery (Kathryn). Proud grandpa of Andrew and Matthew. Further survived by loved nieces, nephews, other loved relatives, and his McDonald’s...

Aug 18, 2023

James E. Bourdo

Lovingly known as Jim, went home to be with the Lord on August 18, 2023, in Oconomowoc, WI.

Jim is survived by his wife of 68 years, Suzanne (nee Hoffer), sons Eric (Kim) and Andy (Kelly), his cherished granddaughters Sherri (Jason), Danni (Kory), Amanda (Nikki), Lindsay and Sanna and his...