Obituaries

Apr 7, 2017

Dennis C. Fadeski Sr. saw his last sunset on April 7, 2017 at age 66. His infectious smile and twinkle in his blue eyes were a welcome to anyone that knew him. Faithful husband to his "My Girl", Erin, for 46 years. Their love was never-ending and apparent to all. They could be seen going out for cocktails and dinners...

Apr 5, 2017

Apr 1, 2017

Lily Anna (Starkell) Nolan May 17, 1922-April 1, 2017 Lily Anna Starkell was born May 17, 1922 in Arcola, SK, CN. Lily was the youngest of ten children and the daughter of William and Elizabeth Starkell. In her youth, her family farmed and her Dad worked for the CPR. Her family moved to Brandon, MB, CN in 1936. In 1939...

Mar 29, 2017

Born to Eternal Life March 29, 2017, age 87. Survived by her brothers Frank, Joseph and Jerry, her sisters Betty Biernat, Patricia Gormely, Margaret Koegel, nieces, nephews, dear friends and the SSND Community. Preceded in death her parents, her brothers Donald, Harry, Raymond and Stanley and sisters Sally Skeradore, Esther Pilan, Alice and Irene Cieminski. A Wake Service will be...

Mar 28, 2017

Praeger Sr., Donald F. Passed away peacefully on March 28th, 2017. Donald was born on April 11th, 1935 in Milwaukee WI. Loving father of Donald (Mary) Praeger Jr, Loving brother of Joan Luckow and Ellen (Mike) Vernon of Jacksonville FL. Proud grandfather of Tiffany and Zach Praeger. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by...

Mar 25, 2017

Ottem, Debra M. (Nee Dreier) Born to eternal life March 25, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by daughter Abbey, birth mom Rochelle Deaton, and sister Deborah Deaton. Survived by her husband Tim of 33 years, daughters Amber and Lexy, mother Janice and Donald Dreier, brother Dan, sisters Tammy and Dawn, brother-in-law Robert Ottem, nephew Jason...

Mar 24, 2017

Born to Life on May 15, 1930 in Milwaukee to Lydia and Herbert Holtz. Born to Eternal Life on March 24, 2017 in Oconomowoc. Preceded in death by her parents, husband William, brother Gustav and sister Barbara. Dear mother of Elizabeth (Gary) Scherper, William (Sherrie) Siegel Jr. and John (Cindy) Siegel. Fond sister of Ann Joys. Also survived by 9...

Mar 24, 2017

Thibou, Verla J. Passed away peacefully on March 24th, 2017. Loving mother of Michael (LaManda) Thibou, and Alex Thibou. Cherished sister of Eloise (Joshua) James, Magarettia (St.Clair) Perry, Vergil George, Harron George, Vancaito (Leova) George, Cherrie Dyett, and Andrea George. Loving aunt of Ewen, Bridget, Charmaine, Cecelia, Denise, Euton, Gaynora, Nigel, Bevon, Sherrod, Daniele, Adrian, Brandy, Kevin, Fanuel, Nerrissa, and...

Mar 23, 2017

Passed away peacefully on March 23, 2017, age 90. Preceded in death by her husband Frederick, parents Salvatore and Francesca SanFilippo, daughter Joanne, son Paul, and brothers Frank, Carlo, Peter, Ignazio, and Vincenza "Jimmy". Loving mother of Linda, Tommy, Timmy (Mina) and daughter-in-law Liana. Proud grandmother of Michael, Michelle, Tony, Timmy, Kristine, Dana, Evan, and many great-grandchildren. Fond sister of...

Mar 23, 2017

Of Franklin, Found Peace on March 23, 2017 at home, age 94. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Wenzel (nee Berner). Proud father of Richard (the late Charlene) Wenzel. Grandfather to Richard (Jody), Christopher (Barbara), Heidi (Christopher) Engel and Andrew (Nicole). Great-grandfather to Jordan, Dylanger, Tyler, Hunter, Brianna and Easton. Also survived by his sister Lorraine, other relatives and friends....

Mar 22, 2017

Virginia (Gina) J. Schumacher Born June 24, 1924 in St. Paul, Minnesota and born to Eternal Life March 22, 2017 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Virginia is survived by her grandchildren, Dawn Schumacher (David Simon) and Allan (Sara) Schumacher; great grandchildren Andrew (Marissa) Kleist, Amanda Kleist (Terrance Swain), Alex and Katie Schumacher; great great granddaughter Christina Kleist; niece Lola Caldwell; great nieces...

Mar 21, 2017

Mar 19, 2017

Anderson, Lola "Jean" Born into eternal life at age 90, Lola "Jean" passed away March 19, 2017. Jean was the loving and cherished wife of the late Donald H. Anderson for 65 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Eddie and Alice Morkved. She is the mother of Steven (Monika), Richard (Carol), and Brian (Linda) and proud grandmother...

Mar 16, 2017

Lucille Mary (Guettel) Smith passed away on Thursday March 16th. Lucille was born in Milwaukee on May 23, 1926. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband John (Jack Smith) parents Alma and Alfred Guettel, her brother Warren, and Marvin (Gladys) Guettel. She will be missed by her sons and daughter-in laws Gregory (Kimberly) Smith (Iron Ridge, WI) and...

Mar 14, 2017

Wolfe, Ronald G. Found peace on March 14, 2017 at the age of 70 years. Survived by his wife Cheryl (nee Murawski), his daughter Natalie (Mark) Strasser, his siblings Barbara (the late Thomas) Boockmeier, Diane Davis, brother-in-law Bob Murawski and his mother-in-law Hazel Murawski. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Ron was a 1965 graduate of...

Mar 11, 2017

Born on November 5, 1973. Passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2017. Survived by loving mother Loretta (nee Young), sister Rhonda (Wayne) Kasianowicz, devoted brother Vic, dear nephew Kyle Steckhan, grandmother Dores Steckhan, Godmother Jean Oswald, special friend Jennifer Gallun Erdman, his Harley brothers, aunts, uncles, other family members and many, many other friends, including his four-legged friends. Preceded in...

Mar 9, 2017

Henrietta Mae Mortensen Born in Camp Douglas, WI, Henrietta was farm raised and learned the meaning of hard work. She earned a teaching certificate, met her husband Arnold Mortensen, and then set up home in Milwaukee, WI. Henrietta and Arnold had four children spanning 20 years, raising them in Milwaukee and Moline, IL. Finally, Arnold and Henrietta retired - returning...

Mar 9, 2017

John Carl Marson cheated death multiple times, until it finally won on March 9, 2017. Known for his stories and dry wit, John was a banana cutter (really!) in Wausau as a youth. Upon graduating high school, he joined the Navy where he served on the USS Hornet, among other locations. He was proud to be a drop forge hammerman...

Mar 7, 2017

Brill, Margaret M. Born into eternal life on March 7, 2017. Cherished and beloved mother of Steve (Pat) Brill, Ann "Susie" (Jim) Walters, Mary "Putz" (Larry) Kusch and Chuck (Barbara "BJ") Brill. Proud grandmother of Michael, April, Eric, Carrie, Stevie, Kelly, Joey, Ryan, Matthew and Kyle. Proud great grandmother of 16 great grandchildren and 2 great- great grandchildren. Further survived...

Mar 7, 2017