Obituaries

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

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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...

Feb 28, 2018

Born to Eternal Life on February 28, 2018 at the age of 74. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Sophie (nee Gorz) Drogosz. Loving wife of Philip. Bonus mother of Penny (Mike) Loden, Tom (Debbie) Tougas, Tony (Lynda) Tougas, Renee (Mark) Nemeth and Tim Tougas. Dear grandma to Bryan (Jessica), Brandon, Blake, Larissa, Nicholas, Kristen, Zachary, Jacob, Ryan,...

Feb 22, 2018

Feb 19, 2018

Rogars Jr., Peter H. "Butch" passed away on February 19, 2018 at the age of 77 years. Beloved longtime companion of Mary O'Shea. Loving father of Theresa (Walter) Huebner, Peter, Michael (Theresa), and Paul. Proud grandfather of Amanda Huebner, Matthew Huebner, Chadwick (Brittany), Lucas, and Mark Brown. Great-grandfather of 4 great-grandchildren. Brother of Faith Lueders and Larraina (Gordon) Nelson. Uncle...

Feb 16, 2018

Zielinski, Mary (Nee Schulgen) Reunited with her husband George, parents Marion and Robert Schulgen and brother Thomas Schulgen on Friday, February 16th, 2018. Preceded in death by her children Joseph Zielinski and Georgianna Meyer. Survived by her brother Charles (Angela), brother in law Hal Cusick (late Roberta). Also survived by her sons Thomas (Sherry) and Daniel (Cindy) Zielinski, grandchildren, nieces,...

Feb 16, 2018

Passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at the age of 87. Loving husband to the late Beatrice. Beloved father to Brenda Fouts, Leslie (David) Defebo and step-father of the late Gwendolyn Johnson. Dear brother of Reta (Wayne) Flavin, Bruce Fouts and the late Donald (Susan) Fouts. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at Divine Mercy...

Feb 14, 2018