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Brookfield, Wisconsin Patrick Martello 1950 — 2024 With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Patrick J. Martello, 73, who passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024, after a brave fight with pancreatic cancer. Pat was born on July 16, 1950, to Angelo and Martha Martello. He was the dancing partner and devoted husband of 50 years to his high school sweetheart, Kathleen (nee Dunn). Pat and Kath shared a life filled with laughter and countless memories, bonded together as best friends. Pat was a loving father to daughters Angela (Clinton) Stowe and Courtney (Dylan) Arntzen, who loved him deeply, and miss him dearly, his guidance always a source of strength and wisdom. Beyond his role as a father, Pat was adored as "Gramps" by his granddaughters...

Sussex, Wisconsin Josephine J. Neumann 1929 — 2024 Entered into Eternal Life on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, age 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Clifford. Survived by children Roxanne, James, Patricia, Kenneth, Karen, and Amy; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Richard and granddaughter Jennifer. Josephine was married to Clifford for 58 years prior to his passing. She loved her family fiercely and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved going to the cottage, playing cards, fishing, and dancing. In retirement, she found the love of painting. Many thanks to all the staff at Three Pillars who cared for and loved her. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Three Pillars Senior Living...

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Jean M. Alexander 1943 — 2024 Passed away surrounded by family on Monday, April 15, 2024, age 80. Beloved wife of Ernest "Ernie" Alexander for 50 years. Survived by children Keith (Sandy), Doug (Cindy), David (Sara), Nicole (Steve), and 8 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Alzheimer's Association. Please see www.krausefuneralhome.com for full obituary. Visitation on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Charles Catholic Church (313 Circle Dr. Hartland, WI 53029). Mass of Christian Burial to follow.

Lisbon, Wisconsin Hazel L. Samuel 1929 — 2024 (Nee McNett) Age 94. Loving mother of children from her first husband Felix Vetta are Nadine (Lee) Rowland, Carla (Michael) Eauslin Sr., and Phillip (Pam Higbee) Vetta. Proud grandmother of Brian Vetta, Shannon Angell, Jeannette (Kim Schoenberger) Eauslin, Wayne Eauslin, Michael Eauslin Jr., and Laurie Mears. She was a Great-grandmother of Thomas, Dakota, Marissa, Amanda, Dominick, Rebecca, Julie, and Tiffany. Great great grandmother of Layla, Zaharia, Jaxon and Ellie. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Felix Vetta and Charles Samuel, mother Mayme Dornbrak and Father Lloyd McNett, sisters Eleanor Hackett and...

Hartland, Wisconsin Geraldine "Geri" Rose Schoepke 1936 — 2024 Of Hartland, WI. Passed away on March 21, 2024, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Max Schoepke for 24 years, and life partner of Jim McMahon for 40 years. Loving mother of Steve (Mary) Schoepke of Exeland, WI, Cynthia (Michael) Kieren of Shelbyville, KY, Susan (Bret) Antoine of Brookfield, WI, and David (Nicole) Schoepke of Hartland, WI. Cherished sister of Russell (Mary) Heil of Waukesha, WI, Linda (Bill) Sturm of Littlehorn, CO, and the late Eugene Heil. Proud grandmother of Justin Schoepke of Hudson, WI, Luke Schoepke of Exeland, WI, Aaron (Vanessa) Schoepke of La Crosse, WI, Jessica (Michael) Richardson of Shelbyville, KY, Jonathan (SJ Alice) Kieren of High Springs, FL, Sara...

Nashotah, Wisconsin DonAllan C. Starke 1934 — 2024 DonAllan C. Starke, 89 of Nashotah, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at his home. DonAllan was born on July 10, 1934, in Milwaukee, WI. He attended high school in Oconomowoc and began his working career soon after. On December 28, 1968, he married Sylvia Hall in Lake Mills, WI. The couple enjoyed life on Okauchee Lake together for 55 years. Activities they enjoyed include boating, swimming, and fishing. Don loved to spend time outdoors - either hunting, being near the water, or attending car shows with his friends. He was a notably positive man, never met a person he didn't like, and made sure he treated people with kindness and respect, even when it was undeserving. A goodman,...

Stoughton / Waukesha, Wisconsin Patricia A. Nondahl 1938 — 2024 Stoughton/Waukesha - Patricia Nondahl (nee Aaberg), passed away peacefully in her home in Waukesha on Friday, February 23, 2024. Patty had a zeal for life, spending time dancing, gardening and meeting friends at the casino. Patty had a quick witt and was known for expressing her opinions. Patty is survived by her children, Teri Severinsen, Tim Nondahl and Tommy (Lori) Nondahl. She is also survived by grandchildren Trista Loth, Tami (Jake) Severinsen, Samantha Nondahl, Rachel (Josh) Nondahl and Michael Aguillard. Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Lois, brother Wayne, husband Jon and daughter Tammy. Private graveside services will be held at a later...

Loudon, Tennessee Vernon L Gross 1932 — 2024 Vernon Leonard Gross, age 91, passed away peacefully at his daughterundefineds home in Loudon, Tennessee on Saturday February 10th, 2024. He battled cancer courageously for several years after his loving wife Joan passed away in 2017 and was under the embracing care of Covenant Hospice. He was born on 10/26/32 to parents Susie and Alvin Gross in Bloomville, Wisconsin. He was a proud US Veteran having served in the Navy from 1951 to 1955 and could usually be seen proudly wearing his Navy cap. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and was undefinedBadger Proud.undefined He furthered his degree at the University of Chicago obtaining his MBA. He spent years working as an...

Waukesha, Wisconsin Richard "Rich" F. F. Gasperic 1941 — 2024 Richard Gasperic of Waukesha passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc at 82. He was the son of Frank and Anne Gasperic of West Allis, born on 9/1/1941. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Berlin Crisis. While in the army, he was assigned photography and learned a skill that lasted for years as a West Allis Star Newspaper photographer. He eventually owned a photography studio in New Berlin called Richards Studio. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Colette (nee Hierlmeier), of 59 years, and three daughters, Karen Gasperic of Waukesha, Kristine Gasperic (Linda Kolbus) of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Jill Gasperic...

Waukesha, Wisconsin Jess Martinez Jr. 1945 — 2024 Jess Martinez Jr. found peace on January 14, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on April 9, 1945, to Jess Sr. and Prima, Jess made a lasting impact on everyone he met. His final days were spent in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he passed peacefully in the night, surrounded by the love of his nearby family. Jess's life was one of service and accomplishment. After serving with distinction in the Vietnam War as a First Lieutenant, he pursued higher education with vigor, earning a juris doctorate from the University of California-Davis. His dedication to justice brought him to Wisconsin, where he became a founding member of the State Public Defender's Office in both Waukesha and Milwaukee. His passion...

Beaver Dam, Wisconsin James A. Miller 1950 — 2024 James A. Miller, age 73, died Friday, January 5, 2024 at Unity Point Health Meriter Hospital in Madison. Visitation for Jim will be at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Beaver Dam on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at church on Tuesday beginning at 11:30 a.m. with Fr. Will Arnold officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Beaver Dam. James Arthur Miller was born on August 24, 1950 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Clarence and Anne (Froh) Miller. He attended grade school at St. Williams in Waukesha. After graduating from Divine Savior High School in East Troy, Jim attended UW Platteville and Epworth College in...

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Cheryl D. Barrington 1947 — 2024 (nee Keast) Passed away January 4, 2024 at the age 76. Loving wife of Thomas Barrington "Tom" for 55 years. Dear sister of the late Bill (Toni) Keast and Marty (Diane) Miller. Dear sister-in-law of Barbara (Harry) Bandash and Robert Barrington. Further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Private family services will be held. Prasser-Kleczka Bay View Chapel www.pkfuneralhomes.com 414-483-2322

Wuakesha, Wisconsin Sara J Toenes 1939 — 2023 Sara Jane Toenes, educator, patron of the arts, loving friend, aunt, sister, and daughter, passed away in her home on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Sara spent her early childhood in Union, New Jersey, until the family moved to Greensboro, North Carolina, when she was seven. There, she excelled in school and was able to skip a grade. She enjoyed taking care of her pet ducks, writing, and playing the clarinet in the school band. Always at the top of her class, she won the State French Contest in her senior year of high school, the prize for which included a scholarship to the Womenundefineds College of the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. After graduating from UNC, she earned her...

Shorewood, Wisconsin Bonnie Wiesmueller 1944 — 2023 Bonnie Brien Wiesmueller (n?e Knox) died on December 23, 2023, at the age of 79, after a brief battle with cancer. Born on December 12, 1944, in Washington, DC, Bonnie and her sister, Nin, were Army brats. Their father, Captain M.C. Knox, is buried in Arlington Cemetery. Raised in Minnesota, both girls came to Wisconsin and graduated from Marquette University with degrees in Medical Laboratory Technology. Bonnie earned a master's degree in Health Care Administration and for much of her career, worked managing outpatient radiology and laboratory at Moreland Medical Center in Waukesha. She loved her job, her bosses, her employees, and the doctors. Bonnie is survived by son Andrew Brien,...

Delafield, Wisconsin James Conrad Baxter 1952 — 2023 James Conrad Baxter, known affectionately as Bax, passed away on December 6, 2023, at the age of 71 in Delafield, Wisconsin. Born on October 2, 1952, in Milwaukee, James brought joy and laughter to the lives of many. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all those fortunate enough to have known him. James graduated from Greendale High School, class of 1970. He was a master auto mechanic and a talented artist renowned for his museum-quality Tiffany lamp replicas. James was a good friend to many. He was always willing to come to the aid of someone's car in need of repair. He had a special bond with his beloved birds, Dana and Amanda, who brought him immense joy and...

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Alice I. Conrardy 1929 — 2023 Alice Irene Conrardy (nee Donlin) of Menomonee Falls, WI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in Brookfield, Wisconsin at age 94. Alice was born on March 25, 1929 in Mauston, WI and is the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (McGinty) Donlin. Alice graduated from St. Patrick's High School in Mauston, WI and then moved to Milwaukee for a secretarial job with Johnson Controls. She met her husband, John, not long after. They married in 1950 and together they raised nine boys. Sadly, John preceded Alice in death in 1982. Alice continued raising their sons and has been a constant and loving fixture in their lives as well as her daughters-in-law, grandchildren and...

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Margaret Helen Hankenson 1964 — 2023 Margaret Helen Hankenson, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin sadly and suddenly died on November 26, 2023. She was 58 years old. She was surrounded that afternoon by friends and family who loved her, and her poodles Louis and Theo were in her heart. She was born on December 15, 1964 in Harvey, Illinois to Eugene and Sonya Hirschberg, who raised her with music and cooking and conversation. She grew up and attended schools in Park Forest, Illinois, graduating from Rich East High School in 1983. She earned her BFA in Theatre in 1987 from Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington Illinois, where she met her future husband, Michael Hankenson. Her son Christopher was born that autumn in NYC. A few years...

Waukesha, Wisconsin Geraldine Harteau 1943 — 2023 Geraldine "Geri" Fay Harteau age 80 of Waukesha, WI died at home on Tuesday November 21, 2023. Geri was born on February 9, 1943; daughter of the late Clarence and Helen (Kulpa) Lemke. Geri was a very kind and giving person; she would give away her jacket on a cold day to someone that was in need of one. She enjoyed assisting with serving meals for senior programs near her home; and she had a great love for dogs and enjoyed taking her dog on long walks. Geri is survived by her 2 children; Roger (Christy) Harteau, Lori (Steve) Rozga; grandchildren; Ben (Kaela) Harteau, Zachary (Jessica) Harteau, Chrystal Duarte, Anna Harteau; great grandchildren; Henry, Rose, Lily; siblings; Charlotte...

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Mary Frances Hensler 1945 — 2023 Mary Frances Hensler passed away on November 1st, 2023. Mary was born on April 16th, 1945 in Morrison, Illinois to the late Shirley Dykema (who was married to her late step-father George Johnson). She graduated from Morrison High in 1963 and five years later, married the love of her life, Keith Donald Hensler on June 3rd, 1967. Together they had two children; Stacy (Robert) Franks and Matthew (Kelly) Hensler. Mary also has four grandchildren that survive her: Erin, Isabel, Ian and Jacob and one granddaughter, Isabel, who greeted her in heaven. A Visitation will be held at First Congregational Church in Mukwonago, WI on Friday, December 22nd, 2023 from 2:30-5:30pm with a Celebration of...

Waukesha, Wisconsin John H. Legath "Jack" 1952 — 2023 Passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 22, 2023, age 71 years. Loving husband of Jane (nee Royten) Legath. Beloved father of John (Ashley) and Frank (Teana) Legath. Cherished grandpa of Christian, Morgan, Frank Jr., Jackson and Lincoln. Dear brother of Susan (the late John) Biernat. Dear brother-in-law of James (Jill) Royten. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents George and Gail Legath. Memorial Visitation MONDAY, November 6, 2023 at ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CHURCH, 3100 W. Parnell Ave. Milwaukee from 10:00 A.M.-11:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 A.M. Inurnment and Military Honors to follow Mt. Olivet...

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