Obituaries

Mar 24, 2018

Kowalewski, Mary 92, of South Milwaukee, passed away March 24, 2018. Born on February 4, 1926. Loving wife of Sylvester Kowalewski. Loving mother of Charles (Christine) Jaskowiak, Thomas (Meredith) Kane, and Richard (Janeen) Jaskowiak. Proud grandmother of Erika Kane, Ryan (Rebecca) Jaskowiak, Lindsay (Jared) Duffy, Vincent Jaskowiak, Benjamin Jaskowiak, Meggie Kane, and Andrea Jaskowiak. Proud great grandmother of Jason Kane,...

Mar 24, 2018

Czajkowski, Stanley V. Passed peacefully surrounded by family on March 24, 2018 at the age of 90. Loving husband of Gertrude (Nee Hecker) of 63 years. Loving father of James (Nancy), Jean, John (Karen) and Janet. Proud grandfather of Megan, Sarah (James), Stacy, Amber (James), Shannon (Eddie) and Nicole. Adoring great grandfather of Aubree and Isabel. Stan was a retired...

Mar 23, 2018

Sahagian, Gloria H. (nee Bering) arrived in Heaven on March 23, 2018 at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of Martin. Loving mother of Mark (Robin), the late Carl, Carol (Stuart) Schiefer, and the late Nancy (Leroy) Meyer. Proud grandmother of Renee, Rachel (Mike), Marty, Morgan, Tamara (Bryan), Amanda (Chris), Casandra (Sam), Adam (Jaklyn), Mary Lee (Fred), and Monica....

Mar 23, 2018

Emer, MaryJane Born into Eternal Life on March 23, 2018 at the age of 95. Loving mother of John (Ann) Emer and Timothy (Peggy) Emer. Proud grandmother of Tracey, Erin (Matt), and Cindy (Brandon). Proud great grandmother of Emily, Chelsea, Zach, Preston, Evelyn, and Carly. Preceded in death by her loving husband Peter Emer, parents John and Gertrude Neary, siblings...

Mar 22, 2018

King, Joan Marie (Euclide) Born October 16, 1933. Passed away after a long and productive life on March 22, 2018 at age 84. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 30 years Ralph Waldo King. Devoted mother of Michael King (Christine), Daniel King (Janet), Timothy King (Jean), Linda Wawrzyniak (Mark), and Susan Cibulka (Michael). Loving grandmother of Elizabeth Wawrzyniak,...

Mar 18, 2018

Born into Eternal Life Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 89 years. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Estelle Nowinski, sister Esther, daughter Gayle Watler, grandson John Sobocinski. He is survived by his daughter Laura (Pat) Sobocinski, son Joseph and sister Arlene (the late George) Kaiser. Special grandpa to Andrea (James), Elizabeth, Joseph (Kristen), Sarah (Johnny), Carly (Justin) and...

Mar 18, 2018

of South Milwaukee, WI, passed away unexpectedly in Phoenix, AZ on March 18th, 2018. Loving father of Michael Jr & Chad. Survived by brother Glen, sister's Sandy and Susan, loving grandchildren, nieces and nephews, as well as many more family and friends. Mike was an uniquely loving & strong-willed man always willing to lend a hand or help when one...

Mar 18, 2018

Of South Milwaukee, Born to Eternal Life on March 18, 2018 at the age of 83. Loving wife and best friend of the late Joseph Hipp. Loving daughter of the late Anton and Isabelle Swessel. Dear sister of Catherine, the late Eugene Braun, the late Genevieve (Sherman) Sobocinski, the late Daniel (Janetta) Swessel, the late George (Mary) Swessel, the late...

Mar 17, 2018

Andreska, James A. Born into eternal life on March 17, 2018 at the age of 72. Jim was born on August 6, 1945. Beloved husband of Beverly (Nee Naidul) of 52 years. Loving father of Joe (Gary Seputis) Andreska, Jeff (Kerri) Andreska, Todd (Jess) Andreska, Jill (David) Nelson and Amy (Mike) Jacobs. Proud grandfather of Zack, Noah, Katrina, David, Isaac,...

Mar 16, 2018

Of Oak Creek, WI passed away peacefully on March 16, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth's 91 year journey included a long and accomplished career at Bucyrus Erie, where he built some of the largest construction equipment on the planet for that era. Kenneth's love for nature was passed on to his children. In his younger years Ken loved...

Mar 14, 2018

Pape, James passed away peacefully on March 14th, 2018, age 70. Beloved husband of Janet for 45 years. Loving dad to Jason and Julie (Nick) D'Addario. Grandpa to Grady, Ameena, JR, and Dominic. Brother of Jacqueline Lane and JoAnn Pape. Brother-in-law of Joyce (Tony) Shulist. Preceded in death by brothers John and Jerome Pape. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other...

Mar 14, 2018

Vander Veen, Claude February 9, 1950 – March 14, 2018 Claude was born in Muskegon, MI. He owned a bicycle shop in St. Louis when he was young and loved biking all his life. He was also a tool-and-die maker and math teacher. He was active in the Green Party and enjoyed many friends at the First Unitarian Church in...

Mar 14, 2018

John R. Filak, 69, of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at his home. He was born December 13, 1948, to John S. and Joy S. (Lang) Filak and grew up in South Milwaukee as the eldest boy in a large and loving family. John graduated from Don Bosco High School and from the University of...

Mar 11, 2018

Sobolik, Theresa M. passed away on March 11, 2018 at the age of 83 years. Theresa is survived by her sister, Patricia Kufnowski and her nephew, Alan Kufnowski. Theresa is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Anne, and her niece, Sue Erickson.

Mar 8, 2018

Passed away peacefully in her home with her daughters by her side on Thursday, March 8, 2018, age 79. Preceded in death by her parents Ezra and Ruby Pennington and her sister Judith Combs. Loving mother to Christine Mihopulos, Nancy Jakubowski and Cynthia (Daniel) Zielinski. Dear grandma to Marie, Renee, Daniel, Russell and Erin. Also survived by 4 great-grandchildren, nieces,...

Mar 7, 2018

Marifke, Jerome J. passed away on March 7, 2018 at the age of 94 years. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Frances (nee Bibis). Loving father of Karen (Gary) Kirchner, Dennis Marifke, and Bonnie Salopek. Proud grandfather of Michael, Paul, Erin, Dana, Lisa (Mike), and Tim (Robin). Great-grandfather of Aidan, Jade, Damion, Kaylee, Emma, Jax, Anthony, Emily, and Jake....

Mar 4, 2018

Age 96, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2018 attended to by her daughter, Barbara (Warner) McQuiag in TN. Phyllis was a native and long time resident of South Milwaukee, WI. She was much loved by family and friends. She is also survived by her son, Jack C. Warner, grandchildren: Thor Warner, Suzanne Hoffman, Julie Lolo, and Vince Warner; as...

Mar 2, 2018

Mar 2, 2018

Mar 2, 2018

Albright (Pratt), Cheryl J. (Nee Rossetti) Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, March 2, 2018, at the age of 73. Beloved wife of Gary Albright and of the late George Pratt. Caring mother of Scott (Mary) Pratt and Dennis (Jennifer) Pratt. Proud grandmother of Jessica (Kevin) Hying, Janet (Alex) Thielen, Jill (Anthony) Cox, Katie (Jake) Eaton, and...