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Maria (nee Stier) Buchert passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023 at the age of 88 with her loving children by her side.  She was born July 23, 1934 in Zomba Hungary.   She is survived by her loving children Matthew (Deborah) Buchert and Maria (John) Kosanke.  Proud and loving Oma of Kaitlyn Kosanke, Alyssa (Dillon) Stegeman, Megan Kosanke, Adam and Alex Buchert.  Loving Oma-Ria to her great grandson Maxwell Kosanke.  Sister-in-law Susan Stier and Brother-in-law...

Mark Michael Simon, age 72, passed away on Thursday, January 19th, 2023.  Mark was born in Milwaukee on September 11th, 1950 to George and Irene (Ondrejech) Simon.  He grew up in West Allis, where, he, his sister Susan, and many extended family members forged great memories.  While attending St. Alloysius Grade School, Mark started what would become life-long friendships.  He attended Nathan Hale School and later graduated from Marquette University with a degree in...

Roy J. (Jack) Bauer Jr. of Hereford, AZ passed on to eternal life on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. He was 87 years old.  Jack never liked equating a number with his age, but always said he was going to live to be 100! Although he didn’t quite make that, he lived a very active life, and surely never seemed as old as whatever number was his actual age. In fact, he was still working as a full-time Branch Manager for Longbridge Financial...

Dr. Dennis P. Dwyer of Brookfield, WI passed away at home Monday, January 16, 2023 surrounded by family. Loving husband to Mary Lynn; step-father to Taylor (Lindsay) Tachon and Tanya (Omar) Sandoval; grandfather to EvaLynn and Jace; brother to Thomas (Jane) Dwyer, Sharon (Richard) Staat, Kevin (Jane Storck) Dwyer and Robert (Mary) Dwyer; Brother-in-law to Susan Dwyer, Robyn Ringa, John (Joanne) Dunlavy, Michael Dunlavy, Patrick (Cindy) Dunlavy, Kathleen (Richard) Siddi, Jo Ann (Lonnie) Van...

Frank M. Johanek, age 74, passed away at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI on January 15, 2023.  He fought hard for nearly two years but ultimately passed away during his battle with Leukemia. Frank was the second son born to Alois Johanek and Helen (Chlopek) Johanek in Shawano, WI on October 26, 1948.  He spent his early years tending the family farm with his parents, brother, and sisters.  He loved repairing and maintaining farm machinery which eventually led him towards...

Lorraine M. (Beck) Milanowski was born in Granville, WI (now part of Milwaukee) on August 11, 1932, and passed peacefully on January 10, 2023, after several years of declining health. Lorraine was a devoted wife and mother who maintained a comfortable and welcoming home. She guided her family’s activities and values with a strong hand and a loving heart. Her advice was always thoughtful and compassionate. Lorraine was a long-term and active member of the Brookfield Lionettes and the...

Jonathan “Jonny” Loiacano of Waukesha, WI, loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend joined his heavenly father on January 10, 2023, at the age of sixty-seven. Jonny was born in 1955 to Beverly McKenzie.  He grew up in Wittenberg, Wisconsin where he learned many life skills.  He attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where he earned his bachelor’s degree in History and worked on his master’s in Psychology. ...

(Nee Hacker) Passed away peacefully on January 4, 2023 at the age of 72. Loving mother of Jim (Rachel) Boedecker. Proud Nana of Declan and Jaxton Boedecker. Beautiful big sister of Joe Hacker and the late Janet. Godmother of John Hacker and aunt of Mary (nee Hacker) (Michael) Rankin. Goddaughter of Joanne (Nee O’Leary) and the late Uncle Cliff Arthurs. Loving daughter of the late Jack and Martha Hacker. Also loved by many close cousins, relatives and friends. Jacqueline exemplified so...

Patrick Christopher Anderson, age 22, of Milwaukee, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2023. Patrick was born on March 22, 2000, in Milwaukee, to the proud parents of Mary (Meurer) Anderson and Chris Anderson. Patrick was a beloved brother to his siblings, Donnie Meurer and Rebecca Anderson. He will be greatly missed by his nephews and niece, Wesley, Margot his Goddaughter and Baker Meurer. Most importantly, Patrick will be terribly missed by his beloved “white dog” Kota...

(Nee Lewin) Joined her beloved husband of 46 years Robert F. Gerstmeier on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the age of 75. Cherished and devoted mom of Brian (Katie) Gerstmeier, Amy Dvornik, and Adam (Lynn) Gerstmeier. Treasured grandma to the moon and back of Jack, Ella, Grayson, Elle, August, Julian, and Vivian. Preceded in death by her parents Albert and Dolores Lewin and brother Mike Lewin. Also remembered by other relatives, friends, and her beloved dog Rusty. Visitation at St. John Vianney...