Obituaries

Aug 8, 2022

Marlene “Pat” Collenburg, 83, Franklin, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. She was born on June 18, 1939, in Milwaukee to the late Irvin and Margaret (Engel) Rybacki. Pat was a loving, supportive mother and grandmother; she took joy in attending their events. Pat volunteered at the Elderly Nutrition Site where she showed her support to the community....

Aug 8, 2022

Joined her husband Russell C. Goeldner in Heaven on August 8, 2022 at age 94. Clara was born in Louisiana to the late Belle and Pierre Vidrine Jr. on February 27, 1928. She is lovingly survived by her sons William (Alice) and Donnie (Carol) Goeldner. Beloved grandma to 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She is further survived by...

Aug 8, 2022

Veronica A. Kerchefski (nee Kintop) “Ronnie” Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 8, 2022 at the age of 71. Beloved mom of Sarah (Joe) Dixon. Loving grandmother of Tiffany, Isabelle and Casey. Sister of Geri Washington (Kelvin), Marty (Bobbi) Kintop and Marilyn Beierle. Also loved and survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. A memorial...

Aug 7, 2022

Jennifer Summer (Jacob) Craine found heavenly peace on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at the age of 47 after a long battle with Lyme Disease. Jennifer is survived by her husband, Scott Craine; daughter Alyssa Jacob; son Samuel Yeek; and grandchildren Jayden, Nirvana, and Nyjah.

Jennifer graduated with honors from Alverno College Nursing School in 2012...

Aug 7, 2022

Kenneth James Price "Ken" Passed away peacefully on August 7, 2022 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Sharon Evelyn Price (nee Simon). Preceded in death by his parents Joanne and Gene and his sister Sandra. Dear brother of Ronald (Diane) Price. Loving uncle of Jennifer Price, Lindsey (Aaron) Quayle, Holly McManus (Jason Laird), and Chad Millard. Loved...

Aug 7, 2022

Renee M. Freuden nee. Menominee of Oak Creek, WI passed away peacefully at home on August 7th, 2022 at the age of 62. She was born on February 29th,1960 in Milwaukee to the late Carol and Ronnie Menominee. Renee is survived by her loving husband Gary C. Freuden of 25 years. She was a proud mother to Christina, Brittany...

Aug 6, 2022

David G. Lukaszewski “Luke” Found peace surrounded by his loving family on August 6, 2022 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Rae Jean for 43 years. Loving father of Steven Lukaszewski, Stacy (Christopher) Kinder, Ryan (Courtnee) Lukaszewski and Logan Lukaszewski. Proud pa-pop of Michael David Lukaszewski. Proud step grandfather of CJ and Evelynn Kinder. Also loved and...

Aug 6, 2022

Gordon "Gordy" J. LaPan Parrottsville, TN. Passed away on August 6, 2022 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of the late Judith “Judy” (nee Blair) for 54 years. Loving father of the late Michele Fairbairn, and Nicole (Thomas) Bureta. Grandfather of Christopher (Amber) Racey, the late Jordan Fairbairn, the late Chelsea Fairbairn and Mitchell (Kelli) Bureta. Brother of...

Aug 5, 2022

Ardis J. White (Nee Schanke). Passed away peacefully on August 5, 2022 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of Russell “Bud” White for 70 years. Loving mother of Ken (Pam) White and Sue (Dave) Ortiz. Further survived by other loved relatives and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Aurora Hospice for their...

Aug 5, 2022

Francis “Fran” Owen Passed into eternal life on Friday August 5, 2022 with his family by his side. The love of his life was Terry. No two people could be more different yet compliment each other so fully. They were the true meaning of a partnership. Almost 50 years of marriage was highlighted by travel, projects (Terry was the...

Aug 5, 2022

James R. Wendt Sr. James called his “Last Call” on August 5, 2022 at the age of 69. Loving dad of Jimmy (Tracy), Michael (Laura), Jessica, Nick Wendt and Jennifer Ciardo. Loving Ex Husband of Leslie McLellan. Dear grandpa of Kahla, Lucas, Anna, Eileen, Julia, Ava, Jason, Tayla. Johnny and Maxwell. Dear great grandpa of Theodore. Further survived by...

Aug 4, 2022

Ronald D. Jacobson, 75, Milwaukee, died on Thursday, August 4, 2022. He was born on October 31, 1946, to the late Marcella and Gaylord Jacobson in Milwaukee. Ronald was united in marriage to Jo-Anne Raines on November 8, 1975. Ronald is survived by his wife Jo-Anne, daughter Nicole (Jody) Carroll, grandchildren Joshua and Andrew (Terri) Bennett and great-granddaughter Delilah....

Aug 4, 2022

Born to Eternal life August 4, 2022 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late John R. Gabor. Loving mom of Patricia (George) Bloom, Robert (Jessica) and Ron Gabor. Dear grandma of Jeremy (Trisha Lynn) Bloom, Heather Kokalj and Justin Gabor. Great grandma of Alyson, Collin, Zackary and Nathan. Further survived by other relatives, friends and by...

Aug 4, 2022

Matthew Reed Ignatiev Passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2022, at the age of 43. Beloved father of Ella Ignatiev. He was preceded in death by his father, Dimitry (Mitch) Ignatiev. Cherished son of Kristin Cmeyla and stepfather Andrew Cmeyla; dearest brother of Emily Ignatiev and Peter Ignatiev (Jessica), fond stepbrother of Zachary Cmeyla (Marissa); loving "Uncle Vito" of...

Aug 2, 2022

Richard A. Stanton Jr. “Dr. Dick Outlaws Milwaukee” Age 65. Passed away August 2, 2022. Beloved husband of Susan (Nee Sowinski) Stanton. Dear brother of Nelda (Mort) Blat, Linda Neidswiecki and the late Ike (Diane) Langley. Further survived by other relatives and many friends. Preceded in death by his parents Richard and Virginia (Nee Ryta) Stanton. Interment will be...

Aug 2, 2022

Karen M. Schaber (nee Gadzalinski) Joined her beloved husband Robert on August 2, 2022, at the age of 69. Beloved mother of Jason (Abby) Schaber. Grandmother of Emerson and Bennett. Dear sister of Thomas (Mary) Gadzalinski, Ellen Pollman and Larry (Cheri) Gadzalinski. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other loving relatives, friends and the many children she cared for through...

Aug 1, 2022

Patricia A. Hotzel “Ma” Found peace on Monday, August 1, 2022 at the age of 80. Beloved mother of Deanna (John) Wroblewski. Dearest grandma of Amy (Nick) Narlock and Ashley (Alex) Smolko. Sister of Susan Kopish. Further survived by her beloved Mittens, numerous nieces and nephews, many, many good friends and the best neighbors ever. Preceded in death by...

Aug 1, 2022

JoAnn Mahaffey Of Milwaukee. Died peacefully in hospice on August 1st at the age of 98. She was the wife of the late Dr. C. Howard Mahaffey, mother of the late Charles Mahaffey (Mary), the late Kathleen Mahaffey, and of daughter, Foyne Mahaffey. JoAnn was proud to be the grandmother of seven, and great-grandmother of nine. She was so...

Aug 1, 2022

(nee Swick) Born October 6, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI to Erwin H. and Sophia Catherine (Wisniewski) Swick. Beloved wife and best friend of Marvin E. Stawicki for 56 years. Loving mother of Judith (Russel Pieper), Michelle Stawicki, Jacquelyn Stawicki and Michael Stawicki. Grandmother of nine grandchildren: Brandon, Kyle, Samantha, Sarah, William, Dylan, Jackson, Isabella and Michael. Sister of Mark...

Aug 1, 2022

Donna Neudauer (née Kenney) passed peacefully August 1, 2022. Born April 7, 1940 in Kaukauna, WI, Donna attended Kaukauna High School and St. Mary’s Academy before earning a Bachelor's degree from Alverno College and Master's degree from Cardinal Stritch. Donna was a special education teacher for many years, primarily at Bell Middle School. She was also an active leader...