Obituaries

Obituaries

Donna Mae Macdonald

Donna Mae Macdonald

Jul 8, 2015

MacDonald, Donna M. "Donnie" Age 77, of Franklin, WI passed peacefully on July 8th, 2015. She will be greatly missed by her children Morganne, Jamie and Dirk, their spouses Vince, Amber and Kirsten, her grandchildren Aidanne, Kimberly, Keelie, Cian, Caitlyn, Shayleigh and Leah, her sisters Jacqueline and Suzanne and her brother Doug. Donna earned her Bachelor's degree from UWM...

Louis Bartz

Louis Bartz

Jul 5, 2015

Bartz, Captain Louis "Louie" July 5, 2015. 76 years. Husband of the late Kathleen. Father of Michelle (Gerald) Peiffer and Louis (the late Brandie). Further survived by other loving relatives and friends. Private services were held. Louis was a sailor for many years and was a Captain of the Edelweiss and the Celebration.

Iris Getschman

Iris Getschman

Jul 5, 2015

Getschman, Iris (nee Thomas) Born to Eternal Life on July 5, 2015. Iris was born in Kenosha on October 27, 1917 to Anna and Ralph Thomas. She married Paul W. Getschman on February 3, 1951. Loving mother of Paulette Getschman (Mike Wittig) and Patricia (Mark) Eisold. Grandmother of Christopher (Dawn) Eisold, Jennifer (Ron) Austin and Lindsay Eisold. Great grandmother...

Sue Ellen Acker

Sue Ellen Acker

Jul 4, 2015

Acker Sue E. Went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 4, 2015. Age 72. Beloved Mother of Karen (Keith) Grupe, Beth Mortl and Julie Lorenz. Adoring Grandmother of John, Nick, Clayton, Emma, Rachel and Eric. Dear Sister of Chris (Fran) Rago, Laurie (Tom) Leahy and Bob Acker. Caring Aunt of Laurie, Paul, Maura,...

Julianne Hagen

Julianne Hagen

Jul 3, 2015

Hagen, Julianne C. "Julie" (Nee Sell). Reunited with her loving husband Ronald on Friday, July 3, 2015 at the age of 80. Mother of Steve and Randy (Kris). Proud grandmother of Eric, Alexis and Colin. Dear friend of Bobbie Connor. Further survived by other family and friends. Julie had a love of animals, especially her Afghan Hounds. She retired...

Alice Stanke

Alice Stanke

Jul 3, 2015

Stanke, Alice (Nee Kempinski). Born to Eternal Life on Friday, July 3, 2015 at the age of 92. Alice is reunited with her husband Harry and daughter Pat Ciezki. Beloved Nana of Cindi Thomas and Sandie (Jonathan) Lukitsch. Cherished "Great" Nana of Mason, Brady and Marvin. Dear mother-in-law of Dan and special friend of Terry Machtel. Further survived by...

Loretta A. Strharsky

Loretta A. Strharsky

Jul 3, 2015

Strharsky, Loretta A. (Nee Fliss) July 3, 2015, age 91 years. Preceded in death by her loving husband Harry and beloved son Paul. Beloved mother of Harold (Loretta M), John (Gloria), Joe (Donna), and Michael (Angela Collier). Dear grandmother of Justin, Kevin, Damon, Natalie, Lisa and David. Great-grandmother of Alexander, Brenda, Caleb and Sebastian. Sister-in-law of Millie Strharsky, Larry...

Esther Epperly

Esther Epperly

Jul 2, 2015

Epperly, Esther (Nee Pinkowski) Entered God's Arms on July 2, 2015, surrounded by family, friends and Blessed Mary's Grace. Devoted wife of Guy Eldon Epperly. Loving mother of David (Pamela) and Andrew (Diana). Proud grandmother of Scott (Amber), Thad (Brianna), Erin (Nic) Folkerts, Mason and Marissa. Great-grandmother of 4. Loving sister of Carol Weishan and Vernon (Toni) Pinkowski. Preceded...

Peter Boyajian

Peter Boyajian

Jul 1, 2015

Boyajian, Peter Age 87. Passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015. He had lived in The Villages, FL since 1998, moving there from Greendale, WI. Peter worked as an Art Teacher at Pulaski High School in Milwaukee for 34 years, the Milwaukee Art Center and Alverno College; he also owned a gallery and was a prolific artist. He was a...

Esther Pachowicz

Esther Pachowicz

Jul 1, 2015

Pachowicz, Esther (nee Gembicki). Beloved wife of the late Donald Pachowicz. Died on July 1, 2015 at the age of 87. Dear mother of Lin (Eric) Drogos, Thomas (Susan), David (Colleen) and the late Gary. Loving grandmother of Kristin (Robert), Lauren (Erik), David, Sarah, Michael, Katherine, Kelly, Mark, Jake and Cory. Fond sister of Roman Gembicki, the late Laura...

Malvina A. Houck

Malvina A. Houck

Jul 1, 2015

Houck, Malvina A. "Mal" (nee Ardziejewski) Of Franklin, WI. Born and raised in Throop, PA. Went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Loving wife of Robert for 49 years. Beloved mother of Dr. Paul J. Cimoch, Eileen Kreychik, RN and Sheree Hillegas, Caregiver. Grandmother of Alexis, Paul III, Cole, Justin, Isabella, Brianna, Iain, Tara and...

Violet Fojut

Violet Fojut

Jun 30, 2015

Fojut, Violet (nee Krawczyk). Passed away peacefully and was reunited with her husband Edwin on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the age of 96. Beloved mother of Margaret (Michael) Hallenbeck, John (Patricia) Fojut and Joseph (Laurie) Fojut. Cherished grandmother of Emily (Justin), Tessa (Jesse), Anne (Jone), Paul (Rachel), Alicia (Joe), Jack and Allie. Great grandmother of Killian, Delaney and...

Heather M Giemza

Heather M Giemza

Jun 28, 2015

Giemza, Heather M. "HeatherBabii" Born to eternal life on Sunday, June 28, 2015. Age 22. Girlfriend of Nick Barnard. Beloved daughter of Kelly (Doug Vogel) and the late Carter. Dear sister of Zachary, Brayden, Ian, Jonathan and Dale. Granddaughter of Deborah Kopatich (Jeff Peltier), William Kopatich, Brenda Muenz and Jim (Eva) Giemza. Also Loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins...

Bernice Marie Baginski

Bernice Marie Baginski

Jun 28, 2015

Baginski, Bernice M. (nee Lang). Reunited with her husband Anton of 65 years on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at the age of 88. Loving mother of Linda Raddeman, Gary Baginski and Chris Baginski. Much loved grandmother of Bret (Kim) Raddeman, Brad (Brenda) Raddeman, Kiz (Marty) Stoner and Angela Halonen, 5 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Private services held at Bernice's...

Elmer T Johnson

Elmer T Johnson

Jun 27, 2015

Johnson, Elmer T. "Swede" Found eternal peace on June 27, 2015 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of the late Rita (nee Lassa) Johnson and loving father of the late Cheryl Johnson. Survived by relatives and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Christopher J. Schultz and staff; and Horizon Hospice. Visitation on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at the MAX...

Geraldine Ligocki

Geraldine Ligocki

Jun 27, 2015

Ligocki, Geraldine "Geri" (Nee Polczynski) Found peace on Saturday, June 27, 2015 age 91. Beloved wife of the late Clarence A. Ligocki. Loving mother of Clarence R. Ligocki, Darlene (the late Timothy) Goratowski, Yvonne (James) Hanna and Julie Katorski (Tom). Beloved Sister of the late Jane and Richard Albrecht, Pat (Ed) Roszkowski, the late Leon (Barabara) Polczynski. She is...

Patricia  A. Schmidt

Patricia A. Schmidt

Jun 27, 2015

Schmidt, Patricia A. (nee Sarnowski) Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the age of 71. Beloved mother of Robert Schmidt, Nancy Mikkelson and Jenny (Mike) Jetzer. Proud grandmother of Kristina (Jon), Robert Jr., Patrick (Jessica), Catherine, Zachary and Alexander. Loving great-grandmother of Ashleigh. Dear sister of John and Thomas (Marie). Cherished friend of Oscar Wheeler....

Helen T. Biskupski

Helen T. Biskupski

Jun 26, 2015

Biskupski, Helen T. (Nee Zak) Passed away peacefully on June 26, 2015 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Ambrose J. Biskupski. Loving mother of Doris (Dr. Larry) Ridder and Diane (Roger) Luna. Grandmother of Robbin (Nicholas) Popowycz. Special great-grandmother of Gregory and Alaina Popowycz. Special aunt to Bernadine (Jerry) Boldt. Further survived by her sister...

Gordon T. Wieczorek

Gordon T. Wieczorek

Jun 26, 2015

Wieczorek, Gordon T. "Papa" Of Greenfield, WI. Passes away unexpectedly on Friday, June 26, 2015 at the age of 72. Gordon is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Patricia Wieczorek. Beloved father of Brenda (Tod) Koporetz, Jay (Donna) Wieczorek, Jamie (Tony) Tomaszewski, Christopher Stanislowski, Brandi (Richard) Wieczorek, Britney Wieczorek and Jesse (Betty) Wieczorek. Papa was loved by...