Obituaries

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

Mar 7, 2017

Ernest "Ernie" Kurszewski was reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Loretta, on March 7, 2017 at the age of 89. He was born in northern Wisconsin, the youngest of 11 children which included his twin sister, Ernestine. All siblings have predeceased him. He and Loretta settled in Menomonee Falls in 1961 where they raised their four children. Beloved parent...

Mar 3, 2017

Conradt, Gordon W. "Bob" Passed away on March 3, 2017 at the age of 92 years. Preceded in death by his wife Marion D. (nee Griffiths), his son Douglas Conradt, his parents Arthur and Martha (nee Jahnke), his father-in-law and mother-in-law William and Martha Griffiths. Loving father of Connie (the late Vern) Gierach, the late Douglas (Karen) Conradt, Jack Conradt,...

Mar 2, 2017

Emma M. Erdmann (Bogart) was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband Ward on March 2, 2017 at the age of 85. Emma served as a Registered Nurse & Credit Manager at the South Milwaukee Clinic in South Milwaukee until her retirement. She and Ward also started Southeast Sales Powersports in 1964. Emma was a maverick in the motorcycle community....

Feb 28, 2017

Passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on February 28, 2017. Survived by his beloved wife Barbara of 67 years and loving father to, Dennis (Sandi Wendt), Pam (Scott Cotterell) and Carrie (Todd) Tenpenny. Loving grandfather to Amy, Kirsten and Carson. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial gathering Sunday, March 19th at Schramka-Densow Funeral Home, 423 North...

Feb 28, 2017

Wawrzyn, Joyce A. Passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on February 28,2017. Loving mother of Jane (Don), Elizabeth (Robert) and Margaret (Daniel). Proud grandmother of Sam, Ben, Jack, Daniel, Grace and Luke. Loving sister of Douglas (Sally), and Patricia (Ronald). Further survived by other relatives and friends. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Norbert, Son Larry...

Feb 27, 2017

Koeckritz, Edward M. Born to eternal life February 27, 2017. Beloved husband of Rose (Nee Rigo) for 67 years. Dear father of Diane and Mark. Loving grandpa of Stephanie, Michael (Jamie) and Jeffrey (Jessica) Brown. Loving great grandpa of Anthony. Loving step great-grandfather of AJ, Ethan and Cameron. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Private family service....

Feb 26, 2017

Jaeck, Helen Ann Entered into God's loving arms on Sunday February 26, 2017 at the age of 91. Loving mother of Cheryl (Jeff Glover) Jaeck and Lori L. (Ernie) Genaw. Proud grandma of Bryan Jaeck and Steven (Amanda) Behnken. Great-grandma of Eli and Elizabeth. Sister-in-law of Gerry Jaeck. Aunt of Sharon, Margo, Toni, Scott, Kathy, Chris and Carrie. Further survived...

Feb 25, 2017

Binzak, James T. "Jim" Found eternal peace on February 25, 2017 at the age of 72 years. Jim was born on March 3, 1944 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Leo and Winifred Binzak. He was the loving husband of Beverly (nee Wessa) for 47 years, and proud father of Dr. Barbara Binzak Blumenfeld (Joshua Blumenfeld) and Dr. Jennifer (Matthew) Fugate. He...

Feb 25, 2017

Mary M. Wiedenhoeft (nee Jarmusz) Finally went "Home" on February 25, 2017 at the age of 90. Preceded in passing by her husband Carl. Survived by her sons Mike (Carol) and Brian (Erin). Further survived by nieces (Kathy (Drew) and Susan (Belunas) among other relatives and friends. Mary sorely missed her husband, sisters and brothers and we are sure she...

Feb 25, 2017

Robert J Kamper was survived by his wife Kathleen Kamper. Son Allen (Danielle) Schuh, Daughters Sarah (Matt) Ernster, Michelle Kotas. Grandchildren Allen, Ben, Nicholas, Quiten, Alex, Jack, Charlie and His little princess Farrah. Mother Patricia A Kamper. Sister Sue Kamper (Dan Cook) and nieces Emily and Katlyn. Robert was also survived by a very special group of close friends that...

Feb 24, 2017

Of Mequon. Born to Eternal Life February 24, 2017, age 78 years. Beloved husband of Gerri (nee Hinner). Dear step-father of Steven (Sue) Loucks, Vickie Loucks, Dean (Eileen) Loucks, Dale Loucks and Mark (Diane) Loucks. Fond brother of Charles (Anita) Oster and the late Donna DuPuy. Also survived by 6 step-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Earl loved woodworking,...

Feb 23, 2017

(nee Busalacchi) Born to Eternal Life February 23, 2017 age 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Sr. Dear mother of Andrew Jr., Salvatore, Rosanne (Jeffrey) Guth and Mary Faccidomo. Loving NaNa of Nicholas (Cristina), Anthony and Lisa Faccidomo, John Schramm and Gregory Guth. Loving great-Nana of Nicholas Jr., Isabella, Kaylei and Kamden. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other...

Feb 23, 2017

Passed away February 23, 2017 at age 82. Beloved husband of the late Marion R. (nee Wessel). Loving father of the late Tracy (Jeff) Valerius. Brother of the late Richard (Ruth) Hoppe. Brother-in-law of Carol (the late Mike) Trad, Gerald (Rose) Wessel, the late Judy Wessel, and the late Don (Sue) Wessel. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives...