OBITUARIES

Gloria passed away peacefully in her home on May 29, 2022. She was born to life on June 11,1961 to Ramon and Mercedes Rivas in Milwaukee, WI. Gloria is survived by the love her life, her husband, Evonne Santiago. She was a devoted mother to Gloria Marie Rivas-Santiago, Yvette (Daryl) Chojnacki, Evon Santiago Jr., and Justina (Andrew) Santiago-Garcia. She enjoyed...

Milwaukee - Burton E. Pfaff, a decorated Army Staff Sergeant, captured during the Battle of the Bulge said, following his liberation, "every day is a bonus." Born to Erwin and Verona Pfaff (née Zautke), May 25, 1924, on a farm in Ableman, Wisconsin, Burt was a member of the Greatest Generation. Surviving the depression and World War II, he thrived...

Born on August 3, 1939 in Caledonia, WIDied on May 6, 2022 in Milwaukee, WIJosephine is reunited with the love of her life, our Pa, the late Geronimo Rivas. Survived by her children, Josie (Jimmy), Diana, Isabel (Scott), Geronimo Jr. (Tina), Raquel (Charles), and Teresa. Also survived by her siblings: the late Guadalupe (late Chayo), Liz (Dave), Carlos (Nancy), Eloisa...

Went home to her creator on May 2, 2022 at the age of 97 years.Preceded in death by her husbands: Albert Swan, Francis “Skinny” Gardipee, and Joseph Depotsie. Also preceded in death by her children Anna Marie and Michael D. “Monto.”Survived by her loving children: Charlotte Tuchalski, Margaret Hartline, June Bass, Louis Gardipee, Theresa Gardipee, Ruth (David) Koenig, Nancy Reyes,...

Passed away April 16, 2022 at the age of 94. Dear father of Christina Escamilla, Daniel Escamilla Jr., Diana Escamilla (Felipe) Valdez, and Arturo Escamilla. Stepfather of Sandra Tovar. Further survived by 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Visitation at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (605 S. 4th Street, Milwaukee) on Friday April...

Passed away on April 4, 2022 at the age of 93. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Napruszewski, her parents Frank and Blanche (née Przybylski) Demowiak, her son Michael Napruszewski, her granddaughter Layla Napruszewski, and her son-in-law Tom Ruetten. Survived by her children, Christine Ruetten, Linda (Tim) Matusiak, Mary (Bob) Perantoni, James (Hung) Napruszewski, Larry (Jackie) Napruszewski, and...

Anna Allen, age 67, was called to Heaven unexpectedly on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Born as Anna Marie Senski on April 14, 1954, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late David  Senski Sr. (Pop) and the late Lydia Lopez (Senski, nee Susedik). Anna is survived by her adoring daughter Christina Allen; three devoted granddaughters Syvannah Sutton, Savayah McAfee, and Miracle McAfee;...

Wayne Frank’s remarkably bold and adventuresome life ended on April 6, 2022. His long battle with cancer was fought with grace, courage and perseverance. He was born on January 23, 1942, the only son of Deloris and Joseph Frank. He was raised by his mother and shepherded through his early years by the loving support of his maternal uncle, John...

Passed away on March 23rd, 2022 at the age of 60 years in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. He is the beloved son of Frank and Anita Davila. Left to cherish his memory, children: Castulita “Lita” Marie Davila, Mario Frank Davila Jr., Vanessa L. Davila, Zachary Davila, Bobby Davila, and Angelo Davila; his grandchildren: Samie, Mariano, Adrianah, Angelique, Angelo, Alex, Fernando,...

Passed away on March 15, 2022 at the age of 60. Dear son of the late Jane and Donald Skenandore. He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Suzanne Kopac, Darlene Holton, Donald Skenandore Jr., Calvin Skenandore Sr., LeRoy Skenandore, Tori Rosales, Jean Graichen, Florance Barnes, Jo Anne Thundercloud, and Christine L. Torres. Also survived by his only loving daughter,...

Dolores P. Kaszewski (née Mazurkiewicz) was born to Eternal Life on February 18, 2022 at the age of 93 years.Dolores was born on October 5, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was the dearly beloved wife of the late Edward S. Kaszewski. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Helen (née Kempinski) Mazurkiewicz, and her dear siblings, Cecila...

Passed away on February 7, 2022 at the age of 64 years.Survived by his children Jose A. Ferrer, Barbara I. Ferrer, Wilberto O. Ferrer, and Luis A. Ferrer.Service will be held Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Witkowiak Funeral Home at 6pm with a service to follow.

Entered his heavenly home on February 12, 2022 at the age of 36. Preceded in death by his grandparents Martin and Estelle Gonzales.Survived by his children, Eli and Ethan, his mother Genevieve, and his siblings Antonio, Steven (Alicia), Nicholas, Vanessa, Serena, Marissa, and Vicente.Visitation will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Witkowiak Funeral Home (529 W. Historic Mitchell...

MILWAUKEE – Josephine Moreno, beloved mother and loving abuela to her many grandchildren, was commended unto the Lord on January 27, 2022. Her sassy and loving spirit will live on through us all.She is preceded in death by her parents Cirilo & Paula Moreno, and four siblings; her son, Michael A. Moreno; and grandchildren, Ismael Eli Moreno, Hector “Fatso” Augustine...

Joan C. Murphy Horvath Zak passed away on January 12, 2022 at the age of 89 years. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Lewis Lisle Murphy and Marie Reyman; a brother, Lewis Jr. (June) and a sister Gladys (Keith) Haubold.Joan’s first husband, Louis Otto Horvath died in 1978 after twenty-four years of marriage during which he fathered...

Kathy M. Zeznanski passed away on January 3, 2022 at the age of 69 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Delbert and Delia (neé Lombleau) Hasmuk, and her siblings, Bob Hasmuk, Joan Hasmuk, Nancy Faber, Barry Hasmuk, and Cheryl Jahner. She is survived by her loving children, Tom Hasmuk, Mary Robinson, and Glen Zeznanski, and her devoted...

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