Raymond Edward Schrank II
Nov 21, 2025
It is with profound gratitude for a life of service, leadership, and unwavering dedication that we share the passing of Raymond E. Schrank II, an esteemed attorney, community advocate, and cherished family man. His remarkable life’s work touched thousands throughout Wisconsin and beyond, but his greatest pride and joy was always his family.
Ray was born on August 1, 1944, in...
Richard Martin Smith
Nov 19, 2025
Richard Martin Smith passed away peacefully at home on November 19, 2025, at the age of 78. He is reunited in heaven with his beloved wife Carol.
Rich was a devoted husband, dedicated father and doting grandfather, fondly named “Honey” by his granddaughters. He is survived by his children, Matthew (Kerry), Meaghan (Matthew) and Tim (Katie); grandchildren, Ty, A.J., Annabelle, Lorelei...
Dolores C Herbert
Nov 19, 2025
Dolores C. Herbert, nee Leininger, died on November 19, 2025. Her parents were Ralph and Annette Leininger. Her brother was James, who she preceded his death. One sister in law, Shirley Leitinger. She left behind four children, Michael, Joseph, Carole and David (Dianne) Herbert. Six Grandchildren; Anthony (Cassie), Ben, Brandon (Crystal), their son Dylan, Jen (Chuck) Irby, and Melissa, who...
Freda Mae Eliason
Nov 18, 2025
Freda M. Eliason went to be with Jesus on November 18, 2025. She was born on February 13, 1935 in Zodiac Springs, Missouri to Hubert and Mary Thomas. She was the second oldest of eight children in a loving family. She got an excellent early education in a one room schoolhouse where she competed for the top spot in spelling,...
Bertha Reyes
Nov 18, 2025
It is with deep love that we announce the passing of Bertha Reyes, who left this world on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Bertha was born on March 16, 1937, in Travis, Texas, to her devoted and loving parents Benito and Bernardo Reyes. Bertha was a cherished sister to Alberto, Esperanza, Daniel, Rosaelia, Miguel and Mary, each of whom held a...
Wayne Michael Bansemer
Nov 17, 2025
Wayne Michael Bansemer of Milwaukee passed away on Monday November 17th, 2025, at the age of 80 after a long illness. He was born on February 8th, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to his parents Orville and Laverne (née Kubacki) Bansemer. He was united in marriage to his beloved wife Linda (née Decker) on August 27th, in 1966 at St. Gerard’s...
Jacquelyn Palmersheim
Nov 16, 2025
Jacquelyn Marie Palmersheim (nee Davis), found peace in her home on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at age 64 surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her husband, William "Bill". Proud mother to son Dylan and daughters Tanina and Sarah. Proud grandmother to Shawna, Colton (Sarah), Naomi, and Oakley (Tanina). Loving sister to Debra and brother Glenn.
Proceeded in death by her...
Margo Ann Benkert
Nov 15, 2025
Margo Ann (nee Kanies) Benkert passed away peacefully on November 15th, 2025. She was 92 years old. Margo was born on June 14th, 1933, to Ray and Isabel (nee Carpenter) Kanies. Margo is survived by her four children: Julie (Roy) Stuckemeyer, Dr. Mary Benkert, Karen (Phil) Glass and Tom (Jean nee Carlson) Benkert. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren...
Stacy Ann Quade
Nov 15, 2025
Stacy Ann Quade, July 20th, 1986 - November 15th, 2025.
She will be greatly missed.
She was a loving mother who was beloved by her children Connor Thomas King and Brynn RaeAnn Osterman. Adoring sister of Jon Quade, precious daughter of Tom and Sandy Quade, caring long-term girlfriend of Kevin Groth.
She worked two jobs so her children could have a full life....
Laverne Geiger
Nov 12, 2025
Laverne M. Geiger (née Mueller), age 97, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, in West Allis, Wisconsin. Born on October 20, 1928, in Hartford, Wisconsin, Laverne lived a long and fulfilling life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and community. Laverne was a pioneering spirit in the world of retail hobbies. Alongside her beloved husband Gerald “Jerry” Geiger,...
Mary Jane Hess
Nov 12, 2025
Mary Jane Hess (nee Bahl), of Oak Creek, WI, passed away on November 12, 2025, at the age of 97. Mary Jane was born on November 26, 1927 in West Allis, Wisconsin, but spent much of her childhood living with her parents and two sisters in Palmyra, Wisconsin. Unfortunately, her father Joseph Bahl, passed when she was just 12 years...
Stacy Voss
Nov 10, 2025
Stacy M. Voss (nee Warner), of Union Grove, WI, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025 at the age of 58. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Jon Voss; her children Jacob, Garrett (Marissa) and their son Graham, Bryan, and Marc. Further survived by her siblings Stephanie (Joe), and Gordon (Liza). She was preceded in death...
Roger Forrest
Nov 10, 2025
Roger A. Forrest, of Greenfield, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 10, 2025 at the age of 86. Roger was born on November 25, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI. Roger was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He cherished every moment he could spend at his cabin in Minocqua. Most of that time was spent working on...
Kenneth Leair
Nov 9, 2025
WEST ALLIS - Age 101. Passed away on November 9, 2025 at home with his family by his side. Survived by his wife of 70 years, Ruth Roslyn (nee Serwatka) Leair; children, Lisa (Greg) Steinberg, Sandra Mergenthaler, Russell (Gwen) Leair; grandchildren, Kenny (Paige) Leair, Dana Leair, Jesse (Lori) Mergenthaler; great-granddaughter, Violet Leair. Preceded in death by his parents, William &...
Julie Baxa
Nov 9, 2025
GREENDALE - Age 73. Born into eternal life on November 9, 2025. Preceded in death by her partner, Frank Beasley along with Zoe (her beloved Corgi), Bernie, Pepper, Tojo and the rest of her bird friends. Best friend and mother of Nikey (Brian) Mattson. Beloved sister of Laurie (Michael) Shimeta and Cindy (Jeff) Junek. Further survived by other relatives and...
Julee Scanlon
Nov 7, 2025
Julee Tindall Scanlon passed away peacefully on Nov 7th, 2025. She was a loving wife, mother and friend. Born in 1942 in Hayes, Kansas to Eldon Tindal and Fran Rainey Tindal. She moved with her parents to Saudi Arabia at the age of three as part of the Aramco American Oil Company where she formed the wonderful memories of her...
Jack Carlton Brooks
Nov 5, 2025
Jack C. Brooks, 84, of New Berlin, Wisconsin, passed away on November 5, 2025. Born in Hornell, New York, in 1941 to Martha and Jack Brooks, he grew up surrounded by his close-knit family. In 1965, Jack married the love of his life, Melinda Hilton, and together they welcomed their son, Ryan (Jill Sasse), in 1972. Jack cherished his family...
Joanne Dudzik
Nov 5, 2025
Joanne Dorothy Dudzik (nee Bendel), age 90, passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2025, and was called home to the Lord. Joanne was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and spent her early years living with her family in the flat above the Notre Dame Convent powerhouse in Elm Grove, where her father worked. She enjoyed a faith-filled childhood, playing...
Sallyann Schlittenhart
Nov 3, 2025
Sallyann Schlittenhart, age 85, went with the Lord on Monday, November 3, 2025 while peacefully in her sleep at Angel's Grace Hospice. Although she suffered for months with pancreatic cancer, she was always comforted knowing that her suffering would end and she would soon be with the Lord. Sallyann was a firm believer in Romans 8:31: If God is for...
Joellyn Schultz
Nov 3, 2025
JoEllyn Schultz She has left. JoEllyn Marie Celestine Sandrin Schultz died on November 3, 2025. She was born on February 6, 1953, and leaves her husband, Dean, her daughters, Brooke and Angela (and their partners Tom Bolas and Gus Reed), her grandsons, Zander and Fergus, her sisters Karla and Cheryl, and her brother Joseph. She is preceded in death by...
