Obituaries

Jul 13, 2023

Gregory G Kaczmarek, Pewaukee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at the age of 67.

Greg was born on July 28, 1955, to Roy and Ellie (nee Ramponi). He was the loving husband of the late Susan Kaczmarek (nee Evinrude) who he married in 1979, and who had been Greg’s best friend, soul...

Jul 12, 2023

Robert A. Petrie

“Bob” “Skinny”

Found peace on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at the age of 75. Beloved father of Robert (Pamela) Petrie and Sandra (Douglas) Budewitz. Loving grandpa of Hayley (Eric), Brittany, Amber and Nicholas. Step -grandpa of Daniel, Dylan, Erika, Jessica and Nathaniel. Great-grandpa of Jordy, Zander, Sunny and Hazel-Lee. Dear brother of...

Jul 12, 2023

Theresa S. Torner, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born on August 31, 1931, in northern Wisconsin, Theresa was the last surviving member of her family of nine siblings. She was a beacon of love, kindness, and generosity, illuminating the lives of all who knew her.

Jul 11, 2023

St. George, Utah- Carol Ann Craig, 82, joined her eternal companion on July 11, 2023.

Carol was born on February 11, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to John Olsen and Olga Brendel. She married the love of her life, Robert Craig, on April 1, 1961. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...

Jul 11, 2023

Mary Lou Plicka (nee Burtch)

Passed peacefully on July 11, 2023 at the age of 90.

Beloved wife of the late Anthony (Tony) Plicka for 47 years, Mary Lou is survived by her children Kim (Jim) Baake, Mark (Jackie) Zephirin, Tracy (Mike) Wholean and her step-children Susan (the late Richard) Winter, Mike (Greta) Plicka, Bob...

Jul 11, 2023

Age 70. Entered Heaven on July 11, 2023 after a brief struggle with cancer. Loving father of Katie (Ed) Behling and Tammy (Dennis) Trzcinski. Cherished grandfather of Leanna Lynn Jeske, Alec Luke Sery, and Khloe Ann Behling. Further survived by his siblings Jim (Marlene) Jeske, Carol (Jim) Miller, Sharon (Butch) Bertram, and Alois “Butch” Jeske, many nieces, nephews, other...

Jul 10, 2023

Gerald L. Neuser, 86, Muskego, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at St. Martin of Tours Parish (7963 S 116th St. Franklin). Friends and family may gather at church from 10:00 AM until the hour of service. Burial will follow at St. Martin of Tours...

Jul 10, 2023

Vernita M. Goetsch

Of Franklin, Wisconsin joined her husband Richard “Dick” Goetsch of 58 years on July 10, 2023 at the age of 76.

Vernita is survived by her daughter, Deanne Henneberry (Craig); her granddaughter, Alexis Henneberry; her step-grandchildren, Kole and Wyatt Henneberry; one great grandchild, Trace...

Jul 10, 2023

Lessard, Ion M.

Age 88.  Passed away peacefully in her home on July 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  Preceded in death by her husband Vern.  Beloved mother of (the late) Keith Lessard, Rose (Stuart) Schilcher, Connie (Dean) Skonecki, Kurt (Kandace) Lessard, Kelly (Lisa) Lessard, Kerry Lessard, Chuck (Annette) Lessard, and Troy (April) Lessard.  ...

Jul 10, 2023

Susan M. Rickert found eternal peace on July 10, 2023. Survived by longtime partner Jim Wood, mother Shirley Salmen, sister Sharon (Dan) Curler, brother Tony Barsch, and granddaughter Aleigha Martell. Further survived by many nephews, nieces, relatives, step relatives and friends. Preceded in death by daughter Sarah Rickert, son Tony Rickert, father William Barsch, and step father Robert Salmen....

Jul 9, 2023

Clifford A. Coleman

Born to Eternal life July 9, 2023 at the age of 59. Loving brother of Lori (James) Donahoe and Brian Coleman. Further survived by 5 nephews, other relatives and friends.

Clifford enjoyed the Fourth of July festivities, and he was a parade Marshall for Wilson Park for a...

Jul 4, 2023

Robert E Stolpe, best known to all as "Bob" passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the age of 73. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elwood and Mary Stolpe.Bob was a loving and devoted husband to Jean Jeffrey (Ginger) for 35 years. Cherished brother of Sharon (Joseph) Troia, Jane (Greg) Rizzo, Ann Stolpe and brother-in-law to...

Jul 4, 2023

Mantegbot Tekle, 71, died on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. He was born on April 21, 1952, to the late Bogalech Mekuria and Temteme Tekle in Ethiopia. Mantegbot earned a Master of Education in Ethiopia where he taught for more than 30 years. He was an expert at the ministry of education and contributed to the design of curriculums and...

Jul 4, 2023

Steven James Dandoy, a loving husband, father, son, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born on February 1, 1984, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Steven's contagious smile, laughter, humor and kindness will always be missed by those who knew him.

Steven was the loving husband to his wife, Melissa Dandoy, and...

Jul 1, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Yost

passed into eternal life on July 1st 2023 at the age of 83.

Chuck was born to the son of Leonard and Clara (Braun) Yost on October 4th 1939. Grew up in Milwaukee where he attended Pulaski High School. He then went on to receive his Nursing Degree at Alexina...

Jul 1, 2023

Gregorio Castro

Was reunited with Eufemia, his beloved wife of 52 years, on July 1, 2023 at the age of 91. Loving father of Nephtali (Thomas) Korducki, Maria (Thomas) Vegas, Martha Castro, and Nathaniel Castro. Proud Papa of Ana (Paris) Briley, the late Christopher Korducki, Adina Zarnowski, Jonathan (Michaela) Korducki, Andrew Vegas, Gregrory (Amy) Korducki,...

Jun 30, 2023

James L. Shea, Jr., affectionately known as Jim to his friends and family, passed away unexpectedly in his home in Raymond on June 30, 2023. Born on January 6, 1959, in Milwaukee, Jim lived a full and meaningful life marked by his generosity, handiness, and selflessness.

Jim was a beloved husband to Elizabeth for 27...

Jun 28, 2023

Andrew Lee Modder, known to all as Lee, passed away peacefully from natural causes on June 28, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was born on February 11, 1941, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Marion and Andrew Modder. He was a loving companion to his devoted sweetheart Evonne Carr. His siblings were Susan Modder, David Modder, the late William Modder and...

Jun 27, 2023

Diane Mary Tylinski, a beloved mother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2023, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Born on October 7, 1963, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Diane was a beacon of love, strength, and generosity, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.

Diane was the cherished mother of Alina...

Jun 27, 2023

Beloved child of God, Colleen S. Larmay, has been called home by our Heavenly Father. Born on the fifteenth day of October in the year of our Lord 1946, in the bustling city of Milwaukee, she was a beacon of love and devotion. On the twenty-seventh day of June, 2023, she peacefully transitioned into eternal rest in...