Obituaries

Apr 19, 2023

Mr. Robert S. Palkowski, affectionately known as Bob, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023, in Milwaukee, WI, at the age of 89. Born on April 3, 1934, in Milwaukee, WI, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Bob was preceded...

Apr 18, 2023

Joined the love of her life in Heaven on April 18, 2023 at age 59. Lovingly survived by her children Eric (Lisa), Robert (Tanya), Michael and Joel. Proud grandma of Evan, Alexa, Gavin, Anthony, Robert Jr., Carson and Hudson. Cherished sister of Scott (Mary) May and Janet (Tom) Skalecki. Dear cousin and best friend of Heidi (Steve) Janiszewski. She...

Apr 18, 2023

Arlyn Ann Meier (née Kujath), 95, peacefully passed away on April 18, 2023, after a long life filled with challenges and many blessings. She lived in the home that she loved for more than sixty years, raising two children, and sharing her home with a succession of beloved dogs. Arlyn was preceded in death by her three husbands, Willard...

Apr 17, 2023

Born to Eternal Life on April 17, 2023 at age 66. Lovingly survived by his wife Mary (nee Peelen). Cherished father of Anthony (Krista) Dentice and Danielle (Mike) Manders. Proud grandpa of Donnie and Joey Dentice and Max and Lexi Manders. Dear brother of Laurie (John) Gomez, Kathy (Tom) Easter and Tom (Jodi) Dentice. Brother in law of Ted...

Apr 17, 2023

Patrick David Cunningham

Passed peacefully on April 17th, 2023 at the age of 80. Patrick is reunited with his beloved wife Judith of 56 years and daughter Jeneen. He is survived by his children Kimberly, Robin (Doreen), Charlie, Rexie, Molly, and Timothy (Lydia). Grandchildren Kelson, Savanna, Amber, Ellie, and Schuyler who all gave him great...

Apr 16, 2023

Reuter, Arlene C.

Age 78. Went home to Heaven on April 16, 2023.  Loving mother of (the late) Michael Reuter, Daniel (Mary) Reuter, Janis (Cleo) Harris, and Jeffrey (Angela) Reuter.  Cherished grandmother of (the late) Anton Harris, Natesha Reuter, Cleo Harris, Heather (Joey) Tijerina, Christopher (Anna) Reuter, Tyler (Kate) Reuter, and Travis Klepfer.  Great-grandmother of...

Apr 16, 2023

Michael A. Ferch

Born to Eternal life April 16, 2023 at the age of 53. Beloved husband of Julie (Nee Klein) Ferch for 24 years. Loving father of Samantha Ferch. Dear son of Cheryl and the late Fred Ferch. Brother of Julie (Mike) Ritter, Philip (Julie) Ferch and Kenneth (Sheila) Ferch. Son-in-law of John (Teresa)...

Apr 15, 2023

Raymond J. Schaefer, 98, Franklin, died on Saturday, April 15, 2023. He was born on May 4, 1924, in Racine to the late Louis and Rose (Barth) Schaefer. Raymond served in the US Army as First Sergeant and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He returned stateside and married the love of his life, Marie Schuetta, on September...

Apr 15, 2023

Found eternal peace on April 15, 2023 at age 84. Beloved wife of the late Carl Wauer. Lovingly survived by her children Jill (the late David Salentine) Wauer, Wendi (Dennis) Pipkorn, Shari (Dale) Nothem and Timothy (Michelle) Wauer. Cherished grandma of Shannon (Steve) Klaas, Kathlyn (Andrew) Gollup, Abegail Pipkorn, Samantha (Steve) Langjahr, Amelya “Molly” Pipkorn, Whitney Nothem, Tyler (Heidi)...

Apr 15, 2023

Karl H. Ruszczynski, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2023, in Milwaukee, WI, at the age of 90. Born on April 3, 1933, in South Milwaukee, WI, Karl was a friendly and thoughtful man who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Karl is...

Apr 15, 2023

Deloris Jane Cieslewicz (née Lorbiecki) of West Allis, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on April 15, 2023 surrounded by her children. Deloris was born in Milwaukee on July 28, 1929, the only child of the late Irene (née Komorowski) and John Lorbiecki. She attended St. Barbara Elementary School and graduated from Notre Dame High School earning a scholarship...

Apr 13, 2023

On April 13, 2023, Joyce M. Niemiec, age 76, passed away in Milwaukee.

She was born in Waupaca on March 14, 1947, to the late Laura ( Chimielewski ) and Stanley Niemiec. Joyce graduated from Greenfield High School and had worked as an assembler for the Allen-Bradley Company in Milwaukee.

Joyce...

Apr 13, 2023

Boyce D. Perry

Born to Eternal Life April 13, 2023 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Judith Perry for 67 years. Loving father of Janet Perry, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Perry and the late Ellen Perry and Donna LaMothe. Boyce was the proud grandfather of Kyle Wagner, Katelyn Hinkens, Cameron Lucas, Jason Perry, Alex Perry, Kristin Ashburn,...

Apr 12, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terry Mank on Wednesday April 12, 2023. Terry passed away at the age of 73 surrounded by his family.

He was a devoted husband to his wife Virginia for 46 years. They raised four wonderful children together, Ethan (Anne) Mank, Scott Mank, Christopher (Lea)...

Apr 11, 2023

Inhoff, Gerald J. “Santa Jerry”

Age 81. Passed away peacefully in his home on April 11, 2023. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Diane (nee Slawny) and his children Therese Inhoff, Dean (Dyan) Inhoff & Pam (Joey) Alivo & grandchildren Jeremy Inhoff, Connor Dortbudak, Paige Inhoff, Kaylee, Kyle, Brayden, Brody & Bryan Alivo.

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Apr 11, 2023

Jo- Anne Jacobson, 76, Milwaukee, died on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. She was born on October 4, 1946, to the late Hubert and Ruth (Bloodworth) Raines in Tennessee. Jo-Anne was united in marriage to Ronald Jacobson on November 8, 1975. Ronald preceded her in death on August 4, 2022.

Jo-Anne is survived by her daughter...

Apr 10, 2023

Steven C. Gondrezick found peace on April 10th, 2023, at the age of 74.

Steven is predeceased by his parents, Marion and Byron Gondrezick and his sister, Sue Dittrich and cousins Warren, Debbie, Amy, Brenda, Buster and Regina.

Steven grew up in Princeton WI and lived many decades in both Milwaukee...

Apr 8, 2023

Anthony J. Medina “Tony”

Passed peacefully surrounded by family on April 8, 2023 at the age of 51. Loving father of Austin (Brittany) Medina. Proud grandfather of Landon. Cherished son of Carole West and Richard Medina Sr. Dear brother of Richard II (Mary) Medina, Mario (Christine) Medina, Ricco Medina, and Sergio (Lindsey) Medina. Further survived...

Apr 5, 2023

Kathryn L. (Gimler) Verbrick, 78, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She was born on March 19, 1945, to the late John and Catherine (Brunner) Gimler in Milwaukee. Kathryn is survived by her children Luanne, Chris (Monica), grandchildren Ethan, Will, Sebastian and Isabella, siblings Tom (Sherry), David (Sylvia), Ronnie (the late Pam), Mike and Patricia Gimler, ex-husband William...

Apr 5, 2023

Gloria M. Tomczak

(nee Podlewski)

Found peace on April 5, 2023 at the age of 90.

Beloved wife of the late Melvin L. Tomczak. Dear mother of Glenn (Valerie) Podlewski, Michael (Carol) Tomczak, Steve Tomczak, Kelley Tomczak, and Susie Tomczak (Sue Mortensen). Loving sister of Nancy (the late Norm) Stuiber and James Podlewski....