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Nee Mannisi. Kathy was born into Eternal Life on November 25, 2023, at age 73. She is survived by her husband, Jim, children Joshua (Sarah) and Mark, granddaughters Nora and Emily, sister Judy (Jeff) Engle, nieces, nephews, many cousins, and friends. Visitation at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, N35W23360 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee, WI, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 10AM. Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM. Burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Pewaukee, WI at 2:00 p.m. Memorials can be given to St. Jude Children's hospital or Queen of Apostles Church. Please see full obituary at www.krausefuneralhome.com. Krause Funeral Home (262) 432-8300

Marian Emilia Steffens, age 99 years, passed into the arms of her heavenly Father Monday November 20, 2023, in her home at Azura Assisted Living, Mierow House, in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Marian was born April 19, 1924, in Butternut, Wisconsin, the third of seven children of George and Eleanore Bruch. Marian grew up on the family farm in this small rural community in the northwest corner of the state sharing everything with her siblings from hand-me-down clothes to lard sandwiches. She always said life was not easy growing up as poor farmers during the Great Depression, but she also said it was a wonderful upbringing built on unconditional love and deep faith shared amongst all the family. "We...

Marian Emilia Steffens, age 99 years, passed into the arms of her heavenly Father Monday November 20, 2023, in her home at Azura Assisted Living, Mierow House, in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Marian was born April 19, 1924, in Butternut, Wisconsin, the third of seven children of George and Eleanore Bruch. Marian grew up on the family farm in this small rural community in the northwest corner of the state sharing everything with her siblings from hand-me-down clothes to lard sandwiches. She always said life was not easy growing up as poor farmers during the Great Depression, but she also said it was a wonderful upbringing built on unconditional love and deep faith shared amongst all the family. ...

Born into Eternal Life on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, age 86. Beloved Dad of Lisa Schildt (Paul Sohn), the late Susie (Mark) Rosenquist and Ron (Kelly) Schildt. Proud Grandpa of Benjamin and Trevor Gloede, Hannah Rosenquist, Colton and Kylie Schildt. Brother of Robert (Dorothy) Schildt and Beverly Sorenson. Special friend of Judy Meier. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Gertrude; his brother, Leonard Schildt; and his brother-in-law, Louis Sorenson. Gathering will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, WI 53151, on Monday, November 27, 2023, 10AM-11:45AM. Celebration of Life at 12PM. In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to Steeple View,...

Diana M. Hauser, age 79, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023. She was born on October 27, 1943 to Edmund and Andrea (Theno) Nelson in Ashland. Diana is survived by her husband, Jon; her children, Kirsten (Mary) Hauser, Jeremy (Brooke) Hauser; her grandchildren, Thomas and Annika; her brother, Tom (Ardy) Nelson; her sister, Deb (Gene) Girard; and her beloved dog, Harold. She was preceded in death by her parents. Diana was a fierce proponent and defender of her family, and her grandchildren were her world and she was fashionable to the end. A Prayer Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive in Brookfield, with a...

(Nee Schnell) Reunited with her beloved husband of over 60 years, John F. Horn, on September 28, 2023, at age 94. Loving mother of Lisa (Tom) Lodde of West Allis, WI; and Jim Horn of Bridgeport, CT. Proud grandmother of John (Allison) of Katy, TX; Joe (Lauren) of Brookfield, WI; Peter (Amanda) Lodde of Greenfield, WI; Lydia (Allan) Parker of Athens, AL; and Madeline (Brandon) Mintz of Boaz, AL. Adoring great-grandmother of Perry, Luke, and Beck Lodde; William and Carter Horn; and Kylie Parker. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Marjorie was a longtime resident of...

Frank J. Kloiber, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at the age of 79 surrounded by family. Loving husband of Juliana (nee Lemens) for 51 years. Proud father of Frank III (Elise), Daniel (Leesa), James, John Paul (Erika), Joseph (Julia), Peter (Brittni), Anne Marie (Jonathan) Young, and Thomas (Katylyn). Doting Papa Joe of David, Joseph Jr., Ethan, Joshua, Evelyn, Braeden, Liam, Jonathan, Jacob, Samuel, Zachary, Collette, Luke, Viola, Cecilia, and Thomas Jr. Also loved by brothers James (Stephanie) and Thomas (Maryellen), and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Frank, Sr. and Viola. Memorials appreciated to...

Phyllis Arlene Wegman, age 92, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2023. Phyllis was born August 8, 1931 in Winona, Minnesota. She graduated from Cathedral High School in Winona. She attended St. Francis School of Nursing in La Crosse, Wisconsin and graduated as an R.N. in 1952. Phyllis is an honorary alumna of Viterbo University (Nursing) in La Crosse. Phyllis married Jim Wegman on April 14, 1956 in Winona, Minnesota. Phyllis worked as an R.N. at St. Francis Hospital in La Crosse, McNeal Memorial Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois, and Stoughton Hospital in Stoughton, Wisconsin. She was an office nurse for Dr. Sam Sorkin of Evansville, Wisconsin. She retired from Stoughton Hospital in...

Lyle Eugene Herwehe, 88, formally of Des Moines, IA, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Ellen (Curley) of 34 years along with many other family members. Lyle retired from Equitable of Iowa after 34 years and moved to New Berlin, WI. Please see funeral home website for further details: www.krausefuneralhome.com.

Lyle Eugene Herwehe, 88, formerly of Des Moines, IA, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Lyle was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. He is survived by his wife Ellen Herwehe (Curley) of 34 years, son Jerry (Cheryl) Herwehe of Apex, NC, daughters Michelle (Jeff) Wheeler of Dunkerton, IA, Karen (Steve) Handrich of New Berlin, WI, and Kathy Uthe, Roland, IA; 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister Benita (Verne) Griesman of Spencer, IA and brother Alan Chipps of Monroe, IA. Lyle was born in Newton, IA to Lea and Helen (Danks) Herwehe. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1953. Lyle served in the...

Lyle Eugene Herwehe, age 88, formerly of Des Moines, IA, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife of 34 years, Ellen (nee Curley). Also survived by son Jerry (Cheryl) Herwehe and daughters Michelle (Jeff) Wheeler, Karen (Steve) Handrich, and Kathy Uthe, 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Please see funeral home website for further details: www.krausefuneralhome.com.

Greg left us for his next great adventure on August 11, 2023. Greg was raised between Dubuque, IA and East Dubuque, IL. He joined the Navy and served his country for 9 years. He attended the University of Iowa. Using his skills he learned in the Navy, he honed his craft and became a master electrician. He built a successful career that allowed him to pursue his passion for racing. When his son Ryan was born he traded racing for being a Dad. Greg spent the next 19 years sharing his love of nature and all things motorized with his wife and boys. He lived life at full speed and without fear. His sense of adventure and engaging laugh will be missed by those who love him and are left...

Joan (Nelson) Coffey passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at The Lantern at Morning Pointe in Clinton, Tenn., at the age of 90. Joan was born Nov. 20,1932 in Racine, Wis., the second of two children born to John and Ruth (Poulson) Nelson. She graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine, Wis. in 1950, and attended Dana College in Blair, Neb., graduating in 1954 with a degree in education. Joan married Robert Coffey on Nov. 26, 1955, and the two traveled to Anchorage, Ala., where he served in the U.S. Army and she taught school. They were blessed with three children: Tim, Bruce and Shari. The family lived in La Crosse, Wis., Naperville, Ill., Minneapolis, Minn., and...

Veronica Maria Esser passed away at home with her family on Sunday July 23rd. She was born in Ratibor, Silesia (Germany) on September 4, 1944 to Norbert and Maria (Natsch) Berschdorf. Her family migrated to the United States in 1949. She graduated from St. Scholastica High School in Duluth and earned her degree in medical technology from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. Her special interest was clinical bacteriology. At UW-M she met her future husband, Bill. She worked in the bacteriology labs in several hospitals while Bill finished his medical education. After Jerry was born, she became a full-time mother and homemaker. She was well known for her sewing and baking skills. ...

Passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023, at age 92. Loving husband of 62 years to Jalane (nee Weitz). Proud father of Paul Otto and Beth Ann (Darrell) Bruggink. Proud Papa of Andrew, Adam, and Joshua. He was also loved and will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Agnes Otto, and his brother John Otto. David attended Grace Lutheran School and graduated from Oshkosh High School. He also attended Oshkosh Teachers College before serving in Europe during the Korean War. He spent his career and retired from Wisconsin Public Service Corporation. He was an avid bowler, golfer, and trap shooter, and for a number of years he pitched...

(Nee Werner) Reunited with her beloved husband Werner on June 19, 2023, at age 93. Devoted Mother of Wolfgang (the late Denise) and Ronald Roggenbuck. Proud Oma of Lisa (Nate) Dickson, Keelee Roggenbuck, and Rebecca (Geroul) Lasala. Cherished great-grandmother of Ethan, Sofia, and Camille. Dear sister of the late Guenther Werner. Also loved by other family and friends. Helga was born in Berlin, Germany to Elisabeth (nee Dornhauer) and Ewald Werner, their first-born child. After attending school in Berlin, Helga went to secretarial school where she learned how to become a top-notch secretary. After WWII she married Werner Roggenbuck and moved with their son Wolfgang to Milwaukee in 1951....

Passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023, at age 94. Beloved Husband of Helga for 73 years. Devoted Father of Wolfgang (the late Denise) and Ronald Roggenbuck. Proud Opa of Lisa (Nate) Dickson, Keelee Roggenbuck, and Rebecca (Geroul) Lasala. Cherished great-grandfather of Ethan, Sofia, and Camille. Also loved by other family and friends. Werner was born in Berlin, Germany to Margarete (nee Gauger) Roggenbuck. After attending school in Berlin, Werner completed his apprenticeship as a Tool and Die maker. After WWII he married Helga Werner and moved to Milwaukee with their son Wolfgang in 1951. Their second son Ronald was born in 1954. Werner was a dedicated father that always put family first....

Jason Richard Miller age 45 of Brookfield, WI, went to be with Jesus on April 24, 2023, after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. A devoted son, brother, husband, father, and faithful friend, Jason worked hard and lived by the words of Colossians 3:23. "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." Jason was born on June 23, 1977, in Janesville, WI. His love of soccer started at a young age, and he played throughout his adult life. After graduating from Parker High School in 1995, Jason attended Marquette University, earning a degree in business administration, majoring in finance and marketing, and graduating summa cum laude in...

Passed away peacefully at home on March 15, 2023, at age 87. Charles S. Latimer, the sixth child of Major S. Latimer & Maria L. Latimer was born into the Latimer family and taught to appreciate music while developing an entrepreneurial skill through his involvement in the Latimer business ventures. Charles was the beloved husband of Virginia, loving father of Charles S. Latimer, Jr., and the late Kristin M. Latimer Cobb and the proud grandfather of Bryon and Brandon Cobb. He was loved and adored by many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, on Wednesday, March 22, from 4-7PM. Callers may greet the family at the visitation at...

Mary Louise Juneau passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2023, her 80th birthday, with her husband, son, and granddaughter Gigi by her side. Mary is lovingly survived by her husband of 58 years, Michael; her brother, Larry (Janet) Funk (MT); four children: Melinda (Richard) Reeth (FL), Nicole, David (comp. Marianne Allegra), and Samantha; seven grandchildren: Richard, Julie, and Lindsay (Reeth); Genevieve, Josephine, and Giselle (Senger); and Samantha (Torres/Allegra); great-grandchild, Crew (Ayers/Torres); and her sister-in-Christ, Joanne Knox. She was preceded in passing by her beloved nephew, Timothy Funk (42). Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 National Ave, New Berlin, WI 53151...

Contos (nee Olfanos), Stella, 92, of Brookfield, Wisconsin and Naples, Florida. Born August 23, 1930 and to eternal life on January 29, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of 54 years and best friend of Nick Contos. Devoted and loving mother of Marianne (David) Foster, Michael, and Christopher (Ashok Bania). Much loved Yiayia to Nicholas, Michael and Sam Foster. Dear sister of Tina (Alex) Linardos. Preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Kalliope Olfanos, and sister Patricia Sercich. Further survived by several nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, godchildren and her beloved grand dogs, Howie and Ollie. Stella was born in Chicago and remained a proud...