John J. Heck
Sep 3, 2026
John J. Heck was born to Life March 16, 1943 and born to Eternal Life September 3, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife Kathleen, son William, grandchildren Christian, Lincoln and Calistyn and brother in law William Lueders. Further survived by other family and friends. John is preceded in death by his daughter Julianne and his parents. In the...
Richard A. Olson
Aug 25, 2026
Richard A. Olson of Brookfield, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, at the age of 91.
Rich was born and raised in the Chicago area, growing up in Oak Park, Illinois. He earned a degree in Business Administration from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri, in 1957, where he proudly served as president of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Following...
Janet A. Kowalski
Aug 24, 2026
Janet A. Kowalski (nee Polaske) received her heavenly reward on August 24, 2026, at the age of 95.
Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Alice Polaske, mother Gertrude Polaske, sister Elaine Williams, brother-in-law Ted Williams, father-in-law John, mother-in-law Julia and stepmother-in-law Marie.
Survived by her devoted husband Dr. Robert Kowalski of 72 years. (She passed just 4 days short of...
Beverly A. Piotrowski
Aug 24, 2026
Beverly A. Piotrowski (née Boelter) passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Craig L. Piotrowski; her daughter, Kristine Ann; and her brothers, Robert and Harland. She is survived by her sons, James (Laura) and David (Ellen); her treasured grandchildren, Maria, Thomas, Michael, and...
Ella Marie Enger
Aug 5, 2026
Ella Marie Margaret Enger, age 87, of Milwaukee, passed away on August 5, 2026. She was born on March 7, 1939, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Elvin and Anna (Mueller) Enger.
A devoted and longtime parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Parish, Ella lived her faith through service. She had a generous heart and was always ready to help those in need, consistently...
Sylvia J. Smith
Sep 8, 2026
Sylvia J. Smith (nee Steinbauer) Passed Away on September 8, 2026 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of Steven Smith. Loving mother of Valerie (Dean) Knetzger, Steve and Scott Niederdorfer; Stepmother of Dana (Mike) Monroe and Paul Smith. Dear Grandma of D.J. (Kate) Knetzger, Deanna (Blake) Schlieve, Maddex and Maddy Monroe, and Drew Smith. Great grandma of Anya Clare...
Jeffery A. Braun
Sep 2, 2026
Jeffery "Jeff" Allen Braun of Thiensville, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born on August 3, 1955 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin to Ruby and Donald Braun. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed.
Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 43...
Christine M. Lewis
Sep 1, 2026
Christine M. Lewis (nee Knauer), age 74 lost her battle with cancer on September 1, 2026. She is survived by her husband Gregg, daughters Michelle and Melissa, sister Helen Knauer, and niece Katelin Knauer. Longtime resident of Germantown with wonderful friends and neighbors. Christine's wishes are that we don't weep for her. She lived a wonderful life traveling extensively throughout...
Ramona B Morrisey
Aug 24, 2026
Ramona (Mona) B. Morrisey Found her peace and reunited with her husband, John D. Morrisey, Monday August 24, 2026, at the age of 97. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Timothy P. Morrisey, and Colin M. Morrisey and her brother, Robert Rozek. She was the mother of 7 children and cared for all duties related to domestic...
Henry J. Vandermause
Aug 23, 2026
Henry Vandermause, 97, of Leesburg, FL was born to eternal life on August 23rd, 2026. He was born in Luxemburg, WI on November 12th, 1928, to Lillian and Henry Vandermause. Henry attended a one room schoolhouse in Red River, WI; high school in Brussels, WI; and earned an accounting degree at St. Norberts College in De Pere, WI. Shortly after...
Kathy Wierschem
Aug 21, 2026
Kathleen "Kathy" Wierschem
GRAFTON - Kathy Wierschem (Kowatsch) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 21, 2026 at age 73. Beloved wife of Gary for 54 years. Loving mother to Chris (Rachel), Steve (Amy) and Jenny. Proud grandmother to Isaac, Noah, Chaya, George and William Wierschem. Cherished sister-in-law of Karen and Jack, Mark and Patrice, Pat and Ruth Wierschem....
James J. Klopp Sr.
Aug 21, 2026
James John Klopp Sr., 80, of Glendale, a beloved husband, father, and Papa, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Jim was born March 29, 1946, in Milwaukee to William Sr. and Caroline Klopp. He grew up in Milwaukee, where he attended St. Elizabeth's Grade School, Marquette University High School, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He was a longtime parishioner...
Brandon J. Tesmer
Aug 19, 2026
Brandon was born on March 4, 1966, in Milwaukee, WI to Barbara and Bernie Tesmer. He was the 2nd of their (3) children, all boys. He was preceded in death by wonderful grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and his brother Tyler. He grew up in Wauwatosa around flocks of lifelong friends. A graduate from Tosa East and UW-Madison. “Go West Young...
James Szudzik
Aug 17, 2026
James “Sudz” Szudzik, lovingly known to many simply as “Sudz,” passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at his home in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, surrounded by his loving wife, Nancy, after a courageous battle with Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM). Sudz was born on August 28, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Edmund and Rita Szudzik. He grew up a loyal...
Fr. Hugh Birdsall SDS
Aug 14, 2026
Birth: August 15, 1935
Profession: September 8, 1956
Ordination: May 31, 1962
Death: August 14, 2026
Father Hugh Birdsall SDS (birth name: Benjamin John) was born in Maplewood, Wisconsin, a small farming community about five miles southwest of Sturgeon Bay in Door County. He was the only boy among the seven children in the family of Hugh and Marion (Bancroft) Birdsall. After attending East...
Sr. Margaret Mary Dohms SSND
Aug 11, 2026
Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the age of 96.
Sister Margaret Mary is survived by her loving School Sisters of Notre Dame community; her brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Diane Dohms; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Marie Dohms; her sisters, Virginia Netter, Celeen Dohms, S. Mary Danielle...
Gene W. Leslie
Aug 10, 2026
Gene W. Leslie of Menomonee Falls and Germantown, Wisconsin passed away early in the morning on Monday, August 10th at the age of 93. Gene was born to parents Walter and Maude Leslie on September 25th, 1932 in Warren, Minnesota where he spent his childhood years on the family farm. He met the love of his life, Janet Berg at...
Holly Marie Lang
Aug 9, 2026
Holly Marie Lang
Holly Marie Lang, beloved wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully after a courageous fight with cancer on August 9, 2026. Holly was born on December 21, 1948, in West Allis, Wisconsin, to Harold and Marian Tesch.
On December 21, 1968, Holly married the love of her life, Michael “Mike” Lowell Lang. Together they shared 57...
Christine Anne Boris
Aug 7, 2026
Christine A. Boris, age 61, with residence in Nashotah, Wisconsin, passed away August 7, 2026, after a life filled with love.
Christine was born February 17, 1965, in Elmhurst, IL and Happily Married to James (“Jim”) F. Boris III for 33 years.
Christine was the daughter of Dr. Kathleen (“Kathi”) Cervenka and Mike Brinales, sister of Joe Brinales, and stepdaughter of Dr....
Lorraine L. Toomey
Aug 7, 2026
Lorraine Toomey Passed away on August 7, 2026, three days after her 96th birthday. Lorraine grew up surrounded by her eight siblings, a large extended family and many friends. She met her late husband, Norbie (1930-2008) on the playground near her home. For most of her life, Lorraine was an avid knitter and sewer, she enjoyed family get togethers and...
