Melvin James Stewart I

Oct 8, 2024

Melvin Stewart, age 71, transitioned peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Melvin was born November 20, 1952, preceded in death by both parents, Leotis Stewart and Booker T. Stewart.

Melvin had the gift of ‘gab’ and was an eloquent story-teller.

Melvin was raised in Maywood, Illinois, with four siblings: his loving baby sister, Anita Stewart Zimmerman; preceded in death by his siblings:...

Jeanine Hanson Becker

Oct 6, 2024

Jeanine Becker, age 67, passed away peacefully on Oct 6, 2024. Jeanine was born in Hartland, WI, on April 7, 1957, to the late Mary Louise (nee Hanson) and Eugene Becker. Jeanine grew up in a big family with 1 brother and 7 sisters. She loved school, choir, tagging along to work with her father at his construction job, and...

Clyde Neal, Jr.

Oct 5, 2024

Clyde Neal, Jr., age 86, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully from this world on October 5, 2024. He was born on May 27, 1938, in Buena Vista, Arkansas, to the union of Clyde Neal, Sr. and Clemmie L. Smith Neal. He married Norma Jean Sellers in 1964.

Clyde attended Carver High School in Stephens, Arkansas, before first moving to Kansas...

Michael John Woeste

Sep 30, 2024

Michael (Mickey) Woeste, age 83, passed way peacefully on September 30, 2024. 

Mike retired from (then) Waukesha Engine Dresser, Inc., after 35+ years. He loved the challenge and the precision thinking of his machinist repair work and the life long friends he made.

His love of wood working and creativity had him building beautiful furniture for our home and the homes of...

L'Tanya Joyce Pritchard

Sep 27, 2024

L'Tanya Joyce (Ash) Pritchard, 63, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024, at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born on October 20, 1960, in Muncie, Indiana, L'Tanya was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many.

L'Tanya had a successful career in retail and cosmetology. She was a graduate of PJ's...

Arthur Gerald Wagner

Sep 25, 2024

Arthur G. Wagner “Bud”, age 89, of the City of New Berlin (formerly the Town of Rome, Nekoosa) died Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the VA Hospital of Milwaukee - Hospice Care.

A Funeral Mass will be held for Bud at Holy Apostles Catholic Church in New Berlin on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 9:30am. His service will be followed by...

Jean Margaret Honan

Sep 24, 2024

Jean Margaret Honan, age 93, passed away on September 24, 2024, surrounded by family and in the amazing care of the staff at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Born on October 8, 1930, in Saxondale, Nottinghamshire, England, to Winifred and Cecil Hall. Jean's journey through life was marked by her indomitable spirit. She was a woman of tenacity, perseverance,...

Sylvia L Bartz

Sep 22, 2024

Sylvia Lenore Bartz (nee Stenberg) has gone to live with Jesus. Sylvia passed away at Hales Corners Care Center on September 22, 2024, at the age of 88. Born in Milwaukee, WI on August 12, 1936. Devoted mother of daughters Gail Bartz (Danny) Levin and Valerie Joanne (Mark) Peterson. Loving grandmother of Christian Alexsander Peterson and Michelle Lenore (Christopher) Gates....

Joseph Francis Collins, Jr.

Sep 20, 2024

JOSEPH F. COLLINS JR. VIETNAM WAR U.S. MARINE VETERAN - 

Joseph Frances Collins, Jr., of McHenry, IL, passed away at the age of 78. Born in Highwood, IL, on December 21, 1945, to the late Joseph Frances Collins and Laurene Collins (Kessler). Joseph's life was a testament to family, faith, loyalty, and service. He will be deeply missed by all who...

Gladys Beatrice (Broetzmann) Hartmann

Sep 17, 2024

Gladys B. Hartmann, 89, a Cedarburg resident, died on September 17, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital-Ozaukee Campus. 

She was born February 18, 1935, in the town of Sherman, the daughter of the late Otto and Verna (Weinhold) Broetzmann. She graduated from Random Lake High School in 1952. She was married to the late Edward R. Hartmann on November 26, 1966. They...