Obituaries

Mar 8, 2016

Lachenschmidt, Betty J. (nee Bindas) Of South Milwaukee, Born to eternal life March 8, 2016 at the age of 83 years. Beloved wife of Donald Lachenschmidt. Loving mother of Lynn (Jim) Chisholm, Brian (Sandy) Lachenschmidt, and Mary (Fred) Benkert. Proud grandmother of Michael and Virginia Lachenschmidt. Dear sister of George (Jan) Bindas. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Funeral...

Mar 8, 2016

Age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Rose was born in Racine on April 29, 1927 to Sarkis and Elizabeth (nee, Youghourtjian) Asdigian. Loving wife of the late Harry Savagian for 62 years. Beloved mother to Rick (Mary), Harry (Mary Jo) and Nancy (Gregg). Grandmother to William (Esther), Matthew (Sarah), Daniel, Thomas, Mary Liz (Jake), James, Katherine,...

Mar 6, 2016

Age 78. Born on February 9, 1938 was found dead on March 6, 2016 in the home where he spent all his life in South Milwaukee, WI. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Grace Mitka and wife Marlene (nee Vanbeek). Survived by his girlfriend Jo Ann Rajchel, his sister Donna Sheridan, nieces Susan Morris and Paula Stanczik, grand...

Mar 6, 2016

Asselin, Nicole M. (nee Nelson) Left us way to early on March 6, 2016 at the age of 31 years. Loving mother of Kaitlynn and Aiden Asselin, and Cameron Enoch. Cherished daughter of Kevin and Debra (nee Calder) Nelson. Dear sister of Robert (Stacie) Nelson, and Jon (Sheri) Nelson. Beloved fiance of Joshua Enoch. Further survived by aunts, uncles, nieces,...

Mar 5, 2016

Neumann, Joyce "Captain Joy" entered into Eternal Life on March 5, 2016. She is survived by family; close friends; and her cats, Hollow & Midge. She will be fondly remembered by her great workout friends throughout the South Shore area. Special thanks to Bill for his love and kindness. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016 from...

Mar 5, 2016

Wilk, John of South Milwaukee passed away March 5, 2016 at the age of 90 years. Beloved husband of Rita A. (nee Behlmer). Dear father of Mary Ann (Robert) Mergener, Dr. Peter (Julie), John (Kathy), Jerry (Patty), and Father Brian Wilk. Proud grandfather of Sharon, Steven, Sarah, Matthew, Erin, Molly, Valerie, John and 6 great-granddaughters. Fond brother of the late...

Mar 3, 2016

Torkelson, Shawn A. of South Milwaukee, born to eternal life March 3, 2016 at the age of 46 years. Beloved son of Duane and the late Janet Torkelson. Loving brother of Shelly Torkelson, Todd (Stephanie) Torkelson, Jodi (Reinaldo) Mesa, and Robbie Torkelson. Proud uncle of Amanda, Bryan, Brytni, and Duane. Further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Funeral Service...

Mar 1, 2016

Stone, Ruth (nee Rewolinski) Of Cudahy, Found peace March 1, 2016 at the age of 69 years. Loving mother of Leah (James) Steil, and Mark (Tara) Junkans. Proud grandmother of Joshua and Jared. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Following Ruth's wishes, a private memorial service will be held for the family at a later date.

Mar 1, 2016

Poehlman, Elsa (nee Mueller) found peace on March 1, 2016. She is reunited with her husband, Robert, of 57 years. Mother of Bob (Jill Szczech), William (K.C.), John (fiancée Mary Partl), Tom (Becky), Dan (Emily Suess), and David (fiancée Roselle Gaddi). Dear Oma of Landon, Mandy, Joey, Matthew, Pamela, Kelle, Casey, Jesse, Logan, Anna, Maxwell, Annie, Mikey, and 9 great-grandchildren....

Feb 26, 2016

Passed away peacefully on February 26, 2016 at the age of 63. Preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Blanche Rupert. Dear father to Nicole Rupert. Grandpa to Hailey and Alyssa. Brother to Cyndie (Brent) Brusen, Karen Rupert and Renee (Bill) Scherkenbach. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family appreciated.

Feb 26, 2016

Born to Eternal Life on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the age of 68. Loving husband to Carol (nee Jankowski). Dear father to Kelly (Evan Whitcomb). and Corey Schmidt. Proud grandpa of David. David was a beloved brother-in-law and uncle. He is further survived by other family and friends.

Feb 24, 2016

(nee Masnica) Age 60. Our glorious Bonnie took her next step in the circle of life. She is the beautiful best friend, traveling mate, and wife of 42 years of Al. She is the incredible mother to Timothy (Andrea) and Samuel (Elizabeth). She is the fantastic, adventure Grandma to Sammy, Luke, Olivia, Sophia and Amelia. She is the darling daughter...

Feb 17, 2016

Feb 15, 2016

Kroening, Sharon C. passed away on February 15, 2016. She is reunited with her husband, Richard. Loving mother to Patricia (Terry) Johnson, Ronald Hubbell, Sandy (Kevin) Reeves, Dawn, and Laurie. Proud grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Caring sister to Dave Zoulek. Preceded in death by her siblings, Ronald Zoulek, Connie Weickert, and Darleen Zoulek. Further survived by Raymond Hubbell,...

Feb 14, 2016

Passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016, age 79. Preceded in death by her two husbands Alfred Kriplean and Patrick McKenna and her brother Norbert Lipperandt. Loving mother to Annette Kriplean, Alan (Penny) Kriplean and Alyce (Mike) Marvell. Grandmother to Jo Anne, Julia, Jennifer, Jody, Kim, Samuel, Lauren and EmmaLea. Great-grandmother to Wyatt, Rylee, Kya, Danny, Sarah, Rachel, Jarrett, Kayla,...

Feb 7, 2016

Patt, Ruth E. (nee Koblitz) passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016, age 86 years. Reunited with her beloved husband, Ewald, her parents, Charles & Anita Schmidt, her sisters, Delores and Janet, and her sons, Charles and Michael. Beloved mother to Patricia and Peggy. Loving grandmother to Christopher, Kevin, Daniel, Jeffrey, Peter, Michael, Tiffany, and Matthew. Cherished great-grandmother to all...

Feb 7, 2016

Passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the age of 94. Preceded in death by her husband Norman. Fern worked as a telephone operator in East Grand Forks, MN and with her husband at Ladish, where they both retired. Memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church in South Milwaukee appreciated.

Feb 4, 2016

Forster, Randolph J. "Randy" entered into Eternal Life on February 4, 2016 at the age of 66 years. Beloved husband of Lynn (nee Eilers) for 46 years. Wonderful dad to Kelly Forster Stein (Rich Stein) and Amy (Bradley) DeRosa. Proud and loving Buppa to Aidan & Logan Stein. Cherished brother to Diane (Joseph) Minerath, Rudolph (Linda), Terry (Joni), the late...

Feb 1, 2016

von Asten, Norman M. Of Racine, Found peace February 1, 2016 at the age of 81 years. Beloved husband of Audrey von Asten. Loving father of Lynda (Jim Padgett) von Asten, Jay (Helen) von Asten, Janet (Reagan) Moon, Tim (Sheree Gutierrez) von Asten, and Terry (Lori) von Asten. Proud grandfather of Shannon, Betsy, David, Robert, Jennifer, Nicholas, and great-grandfather of...

Jan 31, 2016

Rayeske, Shirley went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 31, 2016. Beloved wife to Lowell. Loving mother to Allen and Jean (John) Langwoski. Proud grandmother to Ryan (Carrie), Joshua, Jenna (Jeff), Hayley (Antonio) Hudson, Tamara (Jackson) Kesy, and Lora Langowski. Great-grandmother to Owen and Lucas. Sister to Louella (James) Deluca. Preceded in death by her brother Albert Jacobsen....