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  Of Wauwatosa, formerly of Delafied was born to eternal life on July 27, 2021 after 12 years of dementia turning into Alzheimers.   Gene was born on March 11, 1932,  the son of Luke and Hannah (Croke) Lavin in Chicago, Illinois.   He graduated from St. Mary’s College in Winona, MN in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics.   After college, Gene proudly served in the 1st Cavalry Division of the U.S. Army in the Korean War.  ...

Rita Burg resident of St Camillus Retirement Community in Wauwatosa, formerly of Elm Grove, passed away on Saturday, July 24th at the age of 97. Rita was born on January 3, 1924 to parents Victor and Marie Hartl and grew up on a small farm in Birchwood, Wisconsin. She is preceded in death by her husband Leo, her sisters Mary Ann, Bette, Patricia, and Camille, and her brother Buddy. She is survived by her sisters Ione and Ruth, her children Lisa and Steve (Aurora) Burg, and many nieces and...

Karen Jo Tobak (Tanis)77, of Brookfield, WI was born to eternal life on July 19, 2021. She passed away surrounded by her children, after combating cancer since 2019.  Karen was born on June 15, 1944 in Hammond, IN and baptized as an infant at Illiana Christian High School’s chapel, where the future Oak Glen Christian Reformed Church was established. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Catherine Marie (Wydra) Tanis, her husband, Eugene John Tobak, and her...

It is with great sadness that we share the passing on July 19, 2021, of John Walter Welch, born June 18, 1947, beloved son of John Woodrow Welch and Jane McCaigue Welch. John was a longtime resident of Spokane Washington, having returned recently to Wisconsin where he was raised. John was a 1965 graduate of Francis Jordon High School, attended Marquette University, before entering the U.S. Marine Corps. As the only son, with six sisters, John quickly set out to the far reaches of the...

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on July 19, 2021 at the age of 89. Best friend and beloved husband of Nancy. Special dad of Linda (Jeff) Rose and John (Tavia). Dear brother of Robert (Pat), Rolan (Donna), Margo (the late Fred) and the late Lawrence (Joyce). Jack will be greatly missed by his sister-in-law Marilyn Riemer, nieces, nephews, other relative and many friends. Jack was a carpenter for over 60 years. He was always ready to lend his carpentry skills to...

(Nee Perry) Found peace on July 17, 2021 at the age of 86. Cherished wife of Bob Kaiser for 68 years. Much loved mother of Pam, Pat (the late Jim), Don (Renee), Sandy (the late Mark), Mary and the late Bobby. Grandmother of 12, great grandmother of 11 and great great grandma of 1. Also loved by other relatives and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Friday, July 30, 2021 4-7PM. Prayer Service at 630PM. Additional visitation at Our Lady of Lourdes, 3722 S. 58th Street, Milwaukee WI on...

Joined her beloved husband Horst on July 13, 2021. Devoted Mutti of Heidi Deen, the late Mark (Carla) Rohloff, and Dan (Angela) Rohloff. Loving Oma of Dr. Kristina (Adrian Nagy, J.D.) Nagy, Kimberly Rohloff, Alison Rohloff, and Grant Rohloff. Dear sister of Herb (Katie) Treu, Peter (Darlene) Treu, Jr., and Manfred (Jeanne) Treu. Preceded in death by her parents Ageneta and Peter Treu, Sr. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home on...

Susan Barden Walker, 72, of Chicago, IL, died peacefully on July 16, 2021 at Silverado North Shore Memory Care Community, Glendale, WI, from a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  She was born on May 25, 1949 in Kenosha, WI.  Susan is preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth (Betty) Barden Walker, her father, G. Thomas Walker, Jr, her step-mother, Mary Eileen (Honey) Richards Walker, her brother-in-law, William G. Blighton, as well as, her maternal grandparents, Dick...

(Nee Bielmeier) Entered into the fullness of Eternal Life on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the age of 91. Longtime resident of Elm Grove. Beloved wife of the late Jim Krause. Preceded in death by her parents John Bielmeier and Catherine Bielmeier Liese, step-father Al Liese and sister Mary Forjan. Loving mother of Kristine (Scott Patulski) Krause. Proud Grandmother of Jessica Patulski, Cynthia Patulski, and Marguerite Irefin, and Great Grandmother of Ulises Pena Patulski.  Dear sister of...

Frances M. Fischbach (nee Talaska) of Brookfield, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021, at the age of 90, in the company of her loving family. Fran is lovingly remembered and survived by her son Michael, daughter-in-law Ann, and grandsons Christopher and Joseph; her daughter Mary, son-in-law Dick Johnson and grandsons Matthew and Bennett; her son Paul, daughter-in-law Teri, grandson Michael and granddaughter Samantha; and her daughter Margaret.  Further survived by her...