Obituaries

Sep 1, 2023

Age 71. Passed away on September 1st, 2023. Loving sister to John, Larry, Roger, Steven, David, (the late) Robert, and James Ward. Preceded in death by her parents JD and Jennie Ward. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Joanne worked for many years as a nurse for Aurora St. Luke’s and later taught at...

Sep 1, 2023

Russell George Shomperlen, 79, of Greenfield, entered into Eternal Life on September 1, 2023. He was born June 6, 1944, to the late George and Mollie Shomperlen.

Russ, a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kay (Kathryn Eichman), daughter Jill Matel (Dan Osborn), son Josef (Jamie)...

Aug 31, 2023

David T. Smukowski

“Smokey”

Passed peacefully surrounded by family on August 31st, 2023, at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Judie for 63 years. Loving father of Joel (Meg) Smukowski, Jodi Stefanec, and Deane Stefanec. Proud Papa of Dylan, Morgan, Joe, and Charlie. Dear brother of Allen (Laurie), Beverly (Gilbert), Keith (Diane),...

Aug 31, 2023

Kristin “Krysia” Gnatowski (nee Daca) was called to be with God on August 31, 2023,  at the age of 73.

Born on April 5, 1950 in Kwidzyn, Poland, Kristin immigrated to Milwaukee in 1963 with her parents and siblings. She was a proud graduate of South Division High School. Early on, her social life centered around the...

Aug 30, 2023

James H Winters

9-19-1949 – 8-30-2023

Jim was the son of Henry E Winters and Catherine A Winters. Preceded in death by both parents. Jim is survived by his wife Janet (Beauchamp), daughters Tammy Hauser, Dawn Martinez, Kellie Radliff and husband Kenneth Radliff. Grandchildren Jamie Durik, Corey...

Aug 29, 2023

Charles R. Jacobson

“Chuck”

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 29, 2023 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Suzanne Jacobson (nee Roebke) for 63 years. Loving father of Bruce Jacobson, Kathleen Pethes, Brian (Kari) Jacobson, and Gary (Linda) Jacobson. Proud Papa of Adam Pethes, the late Sarai Pethes, Emma...

Aug 29, 2023

Born March 27, 1948 Died August 29, 2023

Born in Winona, MN to Harriet (Plachecki) Greer and Donald Greer. Preceded in death by both parents.

Jim is survived by his sister Lois Greer (John Wasilczuk) and by his friends Larry Campbell, Debra Byzewski, and Diane and Ralph Skalak. Also survived by...

Aug 29, 2023

Kenneth Donald Boschke of South Milwaukee, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on August 29, 2023, at the age of 96.

One of eight sons born to Maximillian and Agatha Boschke, Ken was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on a hot summer day on the Fourth of July in 1927.

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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

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 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 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

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 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 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.