Obituaries

Sep 20, 2016

Sanders, Michael Born to Eternal Life on September 20, 2016 at the age of 55 years. Preceded in death by his parents Byron and Esther, his brother Timothy Sanders and his former wife Jennifer Tobey. Survived by his son Dennis (Shannon) Sanders, grandson Chance Sanders, and siblings; David (Robyn) Sanders, Susan (Kent) Hammerschmidt, James (Kathy) Sanders and Jean (the late...

Sep 17, 2016

(nee Ondrejka) Born to Eternal Life September 17, 2016, age 89 years. Beloved wife of Carl "Pete" Peters for 70 years. Loving mother of Michael (Betty Philipps) Peters and Carol (the late Charles) Rettig. Dear sister of Ruth (Paul) Schramka. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Lenore was a graduate of Washington High School. Visitation Saturday, September...

Sep 16, 2016

Hansen, William Harold "Bill" Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 16, 2016, age 88. Was born March 10, 1928 in Menomonie, WI. Devoted and beloved husband of 70 years of Maxine Mae Hansen (Yoder). Loving and devoted father of Cindy (Bernard) Scott, Kristine (Michael) Hansen-Clark, Julie Danielczyk, Cheryl Hengel, Thomas (Florence) Hansen. Adored grandfather of Kristine...

Sep 16, 2016

Born to Eternal Life September 16, 2016, age 35 years. Beloved father of Isaiah. Loving son of Carla Christophersen and Jeff Long. Dear brother of Ben Long. Fond uncle of Clarise and Ben Jr. Dear grandson of Paula Christophersen, the late Harold Christophersen, the late Joyce Long and the late John Long. Also survived by aunts, uncles, other relatives and...

Sep 15, 2016

Blaser, Mary Beth (nee Giuffre) passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the age of 64. Beloved wife of Robert Blaser. Loving mother of Maxwell (Jenny) Shadd and Carly Weber. Proud grandmother of Lindsey and Alison. Dear sister of Anthony (Janet) Giuffre. Further survived by other relatives and friends. The family is having a Memorial Gathering Monday, September 26 from...

Sep 14, 2016

Sep 13, 2016

Koltermann, Virginia L. (nee Hipenbecker) born on September 3, 1921. Virginia passed away September 13, 2016 at age 95. Preceded in death by her late husband Kenneth Koltermann. Beloved mother of Dwayne (Diane), Howard (Chris), Dennis, four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Also, survived by nieces, nephews, many good and dear friends, especially her niece Nancy Friedrich who was like...

Sep 13, 2016

Born to Eternal Life September 13, 2016, age 25 years. Beloved daughter of Kelly (nee Schramka) and Paul Steinmetz. Loving sister of Sam (Dominique) and Jake Steinmetz. Dear granddaughter of Eugene and the late Ellen Schramka, and Beverly and the late Charlie Steinmetz. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Lesley was a graduate of DSHA and...

Sep 12, 2016

Born to Eternal Life September 12, 2016, age 75 years. Beloved husband of Judith A. (nee Roettgers). Loving brother of Judith C. Cichosz. Fond brother-in-law of Gregory J. Roettgers. Preceded in death by his parents Edward A. and Esther (nee Palicki) Cichosz. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Edward worked for the City of Milwaukee Health Department-Bureau of Vital...

Sep 10, 2016

Sep 9, 2016

Born to eternal life on September 9, 2016 at the age of 87 years. Loving wife of Ted Lennartz for 57 years. Dear sister of Sachiko Hori. Dear sister-in-law of Henry (Karen) Lennartz, Barbara (Al) Lukes, Jerry Lennartz and Jerry Miller. Further loved by many nieces and nephews, including Jane and Randall Lagwig and family. Visitation at St. Bernadette Catholic...

Sep 9, 2016

Sep 8, 2016

John Edward "Jack" Kertzman, 86, passed quietly in his sleep Thursday, September 8, 2016, at the Elizabeth Residence in Franklin, Wisconsin. Jack, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease nearly 15 years ago, never lost his kind, gentle demeanor, and until the very end showed love and devotion to his wife, Cathy (Stiever) Kertzman, to whom he'd been married for...

Sep 7, 2016

Sliwinski, Donald S. Passed away September 7, 2016 at age 85. He is survived by one daughter Laura, step-children Allen (Cheryl), Brian (Janie), Pauline (Mike), and Joan, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances and daughter Patrice. Donald served in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War. He worked for the City...

Sep 7, 2016

Jacobi, Louis J. Born to eternal life on September 7, 2016, at the age of 92 years. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Norma (nee Belke). Loving dad of Thomas (Terrie) Jacobi. Loving grandpa of Bradley (Loressa) Jacobi and Amanda (Killian) Collins. Great-grandpa of Anabella and Bryleigh. Dear brother of John (the late Ruth) Jacobi and the late Robert...

Sep 3, 2016

William 'Bill" O'Rourke was born to eternal life on September 3rd, 2016 aged 70. Beloved husband to Jane O'Rourke (Braun). Loving father to Cory O'Rourke (Krystal), Kate O'Rourke, Thomas O'Rourke, and Christine O'Rourke. Proud grandfather to Austin, Kaylin, Kiersten, Ryan, and Anna. He is further survived by his sisters', Donna Pieper (Jim) and Diane Ruenger (Ron) also other extended family...

Sep 2, 2016

of New Berlin, WI was Born into Eternal Life on September 2, 2016 at the age of 78. Loving mother of Christine Wilke (John Kaye). Very proud grandmother of Zacharia Kaye. Dear sister of Lavonne "Sis" (late Jack) Tenges and Elmer (late Pauline) Goertz. Preceded in death by her siblings Marvin (late Phyllis) Goertz, Valerie Brauer, and Eugene "Stub" Goertz...

Sep 1, 2016

(nee Hartl) Born to Eternal Life on September 1, 2016 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of (the late) John J. Loving mother of John T. (Cheryl), Jeffrey, Scott, Monte (Linda) and William (Susan) Arends. Cherished grandma of Melissa, Jamie, John, Sara, Anthony and Samantha. Great-grandma of 9. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Also preceded...

Aug 30, 2016

Br. Benedict Stoegbauer, SDS Age 82. Died Aug. 30 at Alexian Village, Milwaukee. Born Feb. 7, 1934, in Rhinelander, WI, to Henry and Agnes (Hehn) Stoegbauer. The family soon made their home in Appleton. Joined the Society of the Divine Savior (Salvatorians) in 1948 and made his Profession of Vows on March 19, 1950. After working on the community's farms...

Aug 29, 2016

Kasseckert, Susan M. Born into eternal life at the age of 71 on August 29, 2016. Loving sister of Nancy Cramer, Barbara (Peter) Harren. Dear aunt of Heidi and Friedel Cramer, Peter (Jessica), Marc and Virginia Harren. Further survived by 5 great nephews, other relatives and friends. Proceeded in death by her parents, Gerald and Virginia Kasseckert, and sister Katherine...