Obituaries

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 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 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

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 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 18, 2023

Emil Ray Bowmil

Cherished husband, father, grandpa, and great grandpa, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023, at age 85.

Survived by his loving wife of 62 years Anna (Gruber), daughter Sandra (Donald) Buske, son Stephen (Cathy) Bowmil, daughter Sharan (Tom) Hauke, and son Scott (Heather) Bowmil.

Best grandpa...

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...

Aug 17, 2023

Joyce F. King, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Born on December 28, 1942, in Wisconsin, Joyce lived a full and vibrant life, marked by her love for her family, her passion for gardening, and her enduring love for animals.

Joyce spent her entire...

Aug 13, 2023

Danielle C. Socha (nee Teutchler).

Was taken too soon on August 13, 2023. Beloved wife of Adrian Olivero Jr. Loving mom of Noel, Michael, and Sofia. Cherished daughter of Christine and the late Allan Teutchler. Dear daughter-in-law of Mike and Soledad Socha. Preceded in death by her first husband Miguel Socha and mother-in-law Concepcion “Concha”...

Aug 13, 2023

Cheryl M. Pipke

Passed away on August 13, 2023 at the age of 58.

Beloved wife of Alfred for 29 years. Loving mother of Jamie Pipke (Elliot Skrobis). Dear daughter of Karen Schwandt. Sister of Brett and Glenn Schwandt. Also loved and survived by many other family members and good friends.

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Aug 12, 2023

John L. Bednarz Sr.

MUSKEGO- Passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Wolf) for 52 years. Dear father of Jodi Villarreal, John (Alison) Bednarz Jr. and Jason (Melissa) Bednarz. Also loved by grandchildren and great - grandchildren.

John retired from Veolia...

Aug 12, 2023

Irving Cruz

November 8, 1981 - August 12, 2023

I can never deny the pain that I carry, but I would like us to remember him as a blessing and a lesson. I want to treasure the life he shared with us over the pain that his death has brought us. Rest in eternal peace...

Aug 11, 2023

Arlene J. Willms, 91, of Greendale formerly of Prairie du Chien, WI, died peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Harbor Village. She was born on July 25, 1932, to the late Joseph and Clara (Malek) Shea in South Milwaukee. Arlene Shea was united in marriage to Robert Willms on November 5, 1955, at the Immaculate Conception Church in...

Aug 10, 2023

Busalacchi, August M.

Age 72. Passed away on August 10, 2023 at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. He is survived by his brother Joseph (Patricia) Busalacchi. Further survived by other relatives and friends.

The family extends their sincere gratitude to special true friends Dennis and Susan Lance, and to the...

Aug 9, 2023

Jerome "Harry" J. Tobiasz

WATERTOWN- Born to eternal life on August 9, 2023, at the age of 91. Loving husband of Betty J. (Celesnik) Tobiasz for 57 years. Preceded in death by his parents John and Antoinette (Murach) Tobiasz; brothers Sylvester, Raymond (Mabel), Joseph (Rose), Aloysius (Eunice); sisters Esther Tobiasz and Theresa Brazeau (Roy); sister-in-law...

Aug 9, 2023

Joanne Gamez, a beacon of love, passion, and wisdom, hath passed from this mortal coil on the ninth day of August in the year of our Lord, 2023. She was born in the chill of winter, on the twelfth day of December 1942, in the city of Milwaukee, WI, and it was there that she also drew her last...

Aug 8, 2023

Teresa Marie Stiff (nee Bacon) of Muskego was called to the Lord on August 8, 2023 at the age of 49. She was a beloved spouse to her husband, Scott Stiff and loving mother to her son, Roman Stiff. Dear sister to Robert (Eve) Bacon, Bruce (Maria) Bacon, Patrick (LaTanya) Bacon, and Ann Marie (Andy) Weis. Sister-in-law to Terry...

Aug 8, 2023

Patricia “Pat” E. Zaeske, 82, lifetime resident of Muskego, died on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. She was born on June 1, 1941, to the late Alexander Kaczmarczyk and Bernice Rockett. Patricia was united in marriage to Daniel Zaeske on February 10,1962. They shared 40 years together before Daniel's passing on September 25, 2002.

Pat took...