Obituaries

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...

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

Feb 12, 2018

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, February 12, 2018 a the age of 91. Preceded in death by her husbands Allen Martin and Chester Damask as well as her son Allen Martin. Loving mother to Suzanne (the late Kerry) Martin-Smith, Sandra (Steve) Schaufelberger, Sharon (Blaine) Bukowski, and Jeffrey (Jacquelyn) Damask. Dear grandmother to Angela (Bryan) Olson and Barry...

Feb 12, 2018

Frank J. Pranghofer, 61, of Milwaukee passed away Monday, February 12, 2018. Frank was born February 11, 1957 in Milwaukee to William and Rosann Pranghofer. He was a devoted husband to Rebecca for 39 years, a loving father to Jessica (Jason) Czaja and Emily (Jason) Oltmanns and beloved "Grandpa Frank" to Owen and Blake Oltmanns. He was the owner of...

Feb 12, 2018

Lorentzen, Friderich S. "Fritz" Went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2018 at the age of 86. Loving father of Christopher Lorentzen and Mark (Robyn) Lorentzen. Survived by companion Nancy Chybowski. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years Jimmie (Gray) Lorentzen, parents Gabriel and Dagmar Lorentzen, and...

Feb 11, 2018

Wayer, Leonard J. passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Wolta). Loving father of Tom Wayer and Diane (Mel) Dilley. Special friend and care giver Irene Perez. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Leonard enjoyed spending time at the Vet's club at the VA. Visitation at...

Feb 10, 2018

Schilz, Martha B. (nee Sokolowski) entered into the fullness Eternal Life on February 10, 2018 at the age of 94 years. Loving mother of James. Proud and beloved grandmother of Sarah, Jimmy, and Mary. Former wife and special best friend of the late Robert Schilz. Sister and best friend of Josephine Sokolowski, Sister of Carmella (the late Ralph) Hintz, the...