Steven J. Schaefer

Jan 22, 2025

Steven John Schaefer

May 16, 1972-January 22, 2025

Steven John Schaefer, age 52, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away on January 22, 2025. Born on May 16, 1972 to Mark and Suzanne Schaefer, Steven was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle and grandfather whose legacy will live on in the lives of those he touched. Steven proudly served his country as a United...

Otto Pranke

Jan 18, 2025

Otto Pranke passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, January 18, with his family present at the age of 96. 

He was the devoted Husband of Alma Pranke; Father of Marilyn Rinker (Michael) and Michael Pranke (Deborah); Grandfather of Jennifer Postma, Ben Rinker, Garrett Pranke, and Derek Pranke; Great-grandfather of Jack Postma, Lucy Postma, Audrey Postma, and Amelia Pranke; and...

Bernard J. Finn, Jr.

Jan 18, 2025

Bernard J. Finn, Jr. of Brookfield, WI, passed away on January 18, 2025. No service information.

Daniel Ray Friesner

Jan 18, 2025

Daniel Ray Friesner found peace after a three year battle with cancer on January 18th, 2025, at the age of 68. Daniel was a devoted husband to his cherished wife, Diana, and proud father to his beloved daughters, Briana (Andrew Allen) and Hannah. He is also survived by his siblings, Audrey Burger and Scott (Jodi) Friesner. Daniel is preceded in...

Glen W. Ploetz

Jan 17, 2025

Glen W. Ploetz, of Milwaukee, WI, passed away on January 17, 2025. No service information.

James E. Boemmel

Jan 12, 2025

James E. Boemmel, of Milwaukee, WI, passed away on January 12, 2025. No service information.

Michael John Harrington

Jan 11, 2025

Michael John Harrington, 80, of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, passed away on January 11, 2025. Born on August 10, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Mike was a patient, loving father, and is survived by his children: Jeff, Maureen (Mark) Wilbert, Patrick, Mykaela, and Ryan; and three grandchildren. 

Mike had a career as a teacher, guidance counselor, and drug counselor. He founded the drug counseling programs...

Russell Lee Kilpela

Jan 8, 2025

Russell L. Kilpela, age 59, passed away January 8th, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee. 

He was born May 31, 1965, in Duluth, MN, to the late Raymond & Angeline (Land) Kilpela of Proctor, Mn. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Allen Kilpela, and sisters', Laurie (Rick) Collins and Nancy Kilpela. He is survived by his brothers:...

Robert Edward Nennig

Jan 4, 2025

Bob Nennig was a caretaker to his siblings & parents long before and after starting his own family. After serving in the Marines, he loved selling cars and then entertained devoted regulars at Harry’s Bar on Milwaukee's eastside. He had a quick wit and great love for his late wife, Mary Jo, 3 kids, and 5 grandkids. Bob was brilliant...

Laura C. Harrison

Jan 4, 2025

Laura Christine Harrison, 63, died Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, peacefully, with family by her side. 

Laura was born on December 14, 1961 to Larry Harrison and Marianne (Jurkowski) Harrison in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay with a degree in Communication of Arts, and later earned her...