OBITUARIES

Dec 2, 2023

Blanca Torres Magana, 84, a Milwaukee resident since the late 1950’s passed away on December 2, 2023. 

Born in McAllen, Texas and migrated to Detroit Michigan in 1954. She was the daughter of the late Atanacia García Torres and Diego Emilio Torres. 

Blanca was a strong activist for Latino rights and very involved in and with the community. Prior to...

Nov 29, 2023

Jesus Rodriguez, better known to all as Arturo, age 80 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away at home on November 29, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Maria Elena, daughters Rosa Elena, Bertha, Lupita, Patricia(Mike), son Juan Antonio (Cassie), grandchildren Javier, Miguel, Isabel, Camila, Sara, Diego, Adan, Carlitos, and Joaquin, great-grandchildren Julian,...

Nov 24, 2023

Miguel A. Andrade, age 50 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on November 24, 2023.

Private services were held.

 

 

Nov 19, 2023

Mario Balestrieri of San Remo, Liguria, Italy passed away on November 19, 2023 at the age of 85.  

 

A Mozart Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at St. Stanislaus Church, 524 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM.  Please arrive atchurchat church by 10:45 AM to be promtly seated for Mass...

Nov 16, 2023

Mark, taken from us too soon on November 16, 2023 and is now with our beloved parents Patricia and Jaime as well as brother Jim. 

Born December 6, 1963 in Detroit Michigan. He was welcomed into the Scerpella family and was the first brother born on US soil. He is preceded in death by parents Jaime and Patricia and big brother...

Alvin Garza, a man of creativity and passion, gently returned to his heavenly home on Thursday November 23, 2023. Born on January 21, 1940, in the vibrant city of San Antonio, TX, Alvin exchanged the earthly realm for the celestial one from his home in Milwaukee, WI. He was a man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life,...

Loretta M. Herrera born to eternal life on  November 5th,  2023 at age 89. A wonderful mother and proud grandmother, Loretta was the light of her Family. Everyone she cared for could not help but love her. She was a blessing to this life and will be missed. Truly a friend to all.Married to Ricardo and Mother to Richard, Guadalupe,...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the unexpected death of our beloved Genoveva Aguilar, who passed away due to reckless driving on the night of October 29th, 2023. She leaves us with great sorrow but also with beautiful memories.Genoveva, was born January 4th 1969 to Niceforo Aguilar and Juana Arias in León Gto. Mexico, where she spent most of...

Juan Valadez Jiménez, de 62 años, de Milwaukee, Wisconsin, falleció el miércoles 1 de noviembre de 2023, en su casa con su familia a su lado. Juan nació el 27 de diciembre de 1960 en México, hijo de los difuntos Lorenzo y Ramona. Es el amado marido de Martha. Padre amoroso de Jeeny (Eddie) Bobadilla, Juan Antonio (Diana) Valadez, René...

John C. "JC" Velazquez, age 26 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Beloved son, brother and father, JC gained his wings on Sunday, October 29, 2023, far too soon. He leaves behind his mother María Caraballo, father Angel Velazquez, daughter Alanis Rose Velazquez, brothers; Juan, Jose, Ángel, Luis, Malik, sisters; Yachira Carla, Natasha, Angelica, Jubilee and family who loved him immensely.Visitation at WITKOWIAK...

Robert M. "Bob" Kelenic passed away with family at his side on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the age of 90.  Beloved husband of Nancy (formerly Burkart) (née Siemanowski) for 30 years.  Loving father of Sandy (Bob) MacDougal.  Caring grandfather of Andrea Stops Hibbard and Tim (Elisa) Schultz.  Great grandfather of Josh Hibbard, Tyler Stalter and Kai Schultz.  Further survived...

Anthony Kodrich, 34, made his way to Heaven on Oct 18, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tony was born March 27,1989 to the total delight of his parents Karl and Teri Kodrich. He leaves them behind along with his sister, Rabeka and her children, Jack, Cole and Sophia. He is survived by his Aunt Patty (Hale); His Aunt and Uncle Dr....

Elvira Maria Murguia Olivares Gutierrez was born September 5, 1927 in Dewey, Oklahoma to Ramon Murguia and Caritina Olivares.  Elvira is one of 10 children and survived by her sister Alicia.  She lived in Tangancicuaro, Mexico and came to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to live with her brother, Filiberto and Carmen Murguia.  She helped raise their 5 children, Christina, Catherine, David, Carmen...

John Michael Santiago, age 64 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away on October 6, 2023.Beloved son of Efrain Vargas Santiago and Betty Honl Santiago.  Loving brother of Robert Honl, Frank Santiago Jr., David James Santiago, Anna Maria Santiago, Nick Santana, Frank Schmidt and sister in law Karen Lenski.  Further survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins.A...

Justin R. Gonzales age 36 of West Allis passed away on September 28, 2023.  Beloved husband of Cristina.  Loving father of Isaiah, Monica, Chloe, Isaac and Josiah.  Son of Robert Higgins and Christina Gonzales.  Brother of Jeremy, Josh and Cheyenne Higgins.  Also survived by other relatives and friends.Visitation will take place at WITKOWIAK FUNERAL HOME, 529 W. Historic Mitchell St.,...

Frank Robert Louis, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25th, 2023 at Cedar Bay East Assisted Living in West Bend, Wisconsin.Frank was born May 17th, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, to Franciscus and Anna (Simonaurcia) Louis.  Frank graduated from the University of Illinois – Urbana / Champaign with a degree in Art in Advertising in May, 1958.  On June 8th...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the unexpected death of our beloved Christine Villegas, who passed away due to cancer on September 24, 2023.She was loved and cherished by many due to her fun-loving and happy personality. She leaves us with great sorrow and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.Christine is the proud and loving mother...

Esperanza “Espy” Mendez, 86, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023 at Comforts Of Home in Hudson Wiscsonsin. Espy was born in Mexico to Natalia and Alberto Berrones on May 4, 1937. She met Jose Mendez while visiting her sister in Wisconsin and fell in love. They moved to Milwaukee where they raised four children. Espy loved to cook for...

Cecilia Hernandez passed away on September 24, 2023 at the age of 75.  She is the beloved wife of Andrew for 63 years.  Dear mother of Aurora (Valentin), Andrew Jr. (the late Lisa), Mary and Luis (Angela).  Loving grandmother of Valentine Jr., Jade, Jasmine, Herman III, Andre, Escevio, Gabriela, Ricky, Andrew III, Armando, Justina and Amanda.  Also survived by several...

Diana Garcia,  age 72 passed away on August 30, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Diana is the  loving wife of the late Armando Garcia Sr.  Together they had five children; Rene, Sandra and the late Armando, Eusevio and Ernesto Garcia.  She is the dear sister of Henrietta Fuentez, Anabelia Cook and the late Doraelia Gomez and Ernesto Gomez.  She is the...