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Wallace C. Kurtz "Wally" Passed away peacefully on Thursday April 21, 2022 at Watertown Health Care Center after a long courageous battle with cancer. Wally was born September 12th, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI to parents Kenneth Sr. & Arlene (Nee Groehler) Kurtz. Wally was united in marriage May 26th , 2001 to April (Nee Horton). Wally was an over the road truck driver for many years until he had to retire due to health issues. He loved to hunt & fish with his Favorite Father-In-Law, Al Horton, Marty, Dan, Jeff, and Matt Genz. Wally was active in and around Watertown with the Jefferson County Tavern League. Wally is survived by his loving wife of 20 years April (Nee Horton). Children...

March 16, 2022 age 80 years. Beloved husband of Kay Suko. Please see www.harderfuneralhome.com for complete details.

Age 83, found peace on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was born in Milwaukee on February 16, 1939 to parents Samuel and Ruth (nee Burmeister) Klauser. He is survived by wife, Shirley, two children, David "D.J." and James W. "Jamie", and two grandchildren, Katherine and David. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Charles Catholic Church, 313 Circle Drive, Hartland on Saturday, March 26 at 2:30 PM. Visitation for family and friends at the Harder Funeral Home, 18700 Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Friday, March 25 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM with continued visitation at St. Charles Catholic Church, on Saturday from 1:00 PM until the time of Mass. Committal at Graceland Cemetery, Milwaukee....

(Nee Ligman) Passed away on Tuesday March 1, 2022 at the age of 85 years. Beloved mother of Gretchen (Tom) Harder, Amy (Brian) Kohl and Elizabeth (Jed) Kirchenwitz. Loving and proud grandmother of Brent (Lori), Meghan, Adam, Rebecca, James and Grace. Sister of Jim Ligman and Mary (Matthew) Kelleher. Further survived by Donald Ahrndt, many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mildred Ligman. Barbara was an avid reader and belonged to numerous book clubs throughout her life. She especially enjoyed her trips to California to visit her brother, and their hiking trips to Death Valley National Park. She loved the outdoors, including...

February 7, 2022 age 57 years. Cherished son of Betty and the late John Yoh. Dear brother of Michelle (Tom) Elmergreen. Loving uncle of Lauren Elmergreen. Further survived by cousins and many dear friends. Visitation Saturday February 19 at Wisconsin Memorial Park Chapel of the Flowers 13235 W. Capitol Drive from 1:00 PM until the time of funeral service at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Wisconsin Chapter, 6737 W. Washington Street, Suite 2100, Milwaukee, WI 53214 would be appreciated. Harder Funeral Home of Brookfield, WI is serving the family. Online condolences can be made at www.harderfuneralhome.com

Age 59, passed away peacefully on Feb 6, 2022 at Froedert Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee. Beloved husband of Diana K (nee Wenndt). Dear father of Michael A (Holly Walker) Pfingsten, Robert E. (Brooke) Lunak, and Jonathan B. (Kirsten) Pfingsten. Loving "Pa"- grandfather of Cato Craig Michael Lunak, Annalee Olivia Pfingsten, and Caius Edgar Eugene Lunak. Brother of Craig (Janis) Pfingsten, Lynn (David Benavente) Morgenson, and Steven (Donna) Pfingsten. Son-in-law of Lawrence (Karen) Wenndt. Further survived by nieces, nephews and many additional relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Dorothy Pfingsten, and Michael and Diana's unborn child. Visitation will...

Rev. Michael D Pfingsten, Age 59, passed away peacefully on Feb 6, 2022 at Froedert Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee. Beloved husband of Diana K (nee Wenndt). Dear father of Michael A (Holly Walker) Pfingsten, Robert E. (Brooke) Lunak, and Jonathan B. (Kirsten) Pfingsten. Loving "Pa"- grandfather of Cato Craig Michael Lunak, Annalee Olivia Pfingsten, and Caius Edgar Eugene Lunak. Brother of Craig (Janis) Pfingsten, Lynn (David Benavente) Morgenson, and Steven (Donna) Pfingsten. Son-in-law of Lawrence (Karen) Wenndt. Further survived by nieces, nephews and many additional relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Dorothy Pfingsten, and Michael and Diana's...

Brookfield-(Nee Dennehy) January 11, 2022 age 71 years. Beloved wife for 46 years to Kim Korth. Loving mother of Kerri (Todd) Richardson, Kristy (Rich) Sweigard and Kevin Korth. Grandmother of Shay, Tyson and the late Kaden. Sister of Daniel Dennehy, Denise (Warren) Haeberle, Cathy (Scott) Fleming and Emmett (Kellie) Dennehy. Further survived by other relatives and friends. A celebration of Patti's life will take place on Friday January 21 at St. Dominic Catholic Church 18255 W. Capitol Drive from 10:30 AM until the time of service at 12:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to cholangiocarcinoma.org.

Beloved father, son, and brother John Wesley Wilcott, Born April 14, 1962, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2021. His comforting memory (and truly awful puns) will be carried on by parents Wesley and June Wilcott; daughters Stephanie (CJ) Noggle and Mindy (Cody) Lee; and siblings Donald Wilcott, Patti Maher, and Debbi (Dan) Bree. He is reunited with his brothers Gary and Tommy Wilcott and grandparents John and Anna Lang and Martin and Anne Wilcott. John will be remembered as someone who always showed up when it mattered most. He was an avid bowler, chef, pool-shooter, and hurler who always had a witty remark or irreverent joke to lighten up a room. He was a loving son, a devoted...

(Nee Schwoch) On November 15, 2021, Phyllis Budde passed away peacefully at home after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 86 years old and surrounded by loved ones during the course of her illness. Phyllis is survived by her husband John and their eight children, Jeff (Linda) Budde; Mark (Kathy) Budde; Lori (John) Siracusa; Sue (Phil) Belair; Jay (Sandy) Budde; Marie Budde; Craig (Tomi) Budde; Lisa (Jim) Cerletty. In addition Phyllis had 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Also loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, sister & brother in laws and friends. Born July 14, 1935 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Phyllis grew up on a dairy farm, daughter of...

Richard Alworth "Dick" Miller passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at home. He was born Apr. 27, 1930 in Ewing, Holt County, Nebraska, the son of Lewis Abram & Gertrude Angeline Walsh Miller. Richard is survived by his wife, Irma Marie Friel Miller; son, Lewis Edward; and granddaughter, Vivian Charles Miller, in whom he took great pride. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Mildred, Marvin, and Maryellen. The greatest heartbreak of his life was the loss of his second born son, Charles Walsh, due to a vehicle accident in 1992. Richard graduated from the University of Nebraska where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in History and Master's in Secondary Education. In...

Visitation Saturday, December 4, at Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home 500 Welsh Rd. from 11:00 AM until service at 1:00 PM. Harder Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.harderfuneralhome.com

Age 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Clearview Home, Delafield. Darlene was born May 3, 1937, in Chicago to Alvene (Wright) and Edward J. Custin. Darlene was educated in the Chicago public school system, graduating from Hirsch High School in 1955. As a young girl she enjoyed ballet and trained into her teenage years under the direction of Berenice Holmes. Darlene enjoyed her family, quilting and was a long-time member of the Christian Science Church where in later years she enjoyed religious studies. She and her husband enjoyed concerts at UW-W Young Auditorium. She is survived by her loving husband of over 60 years, John D. Varnes and her three...

Dan went on to his next adventure Nov. 7, 2021 at age 77 in his beloved Milwaukee. Born to Midge (Marion Collins) and "Big Frank" Aug. 25, 1944, Dan was the proud big brother of Curt (Linda Frett), Mary Frances "Sance" (the late Jim Sharpe), Patrick (Sue Porter) and the late Grace. Dan cherished his childhood years, especially long summer days spent with cousins on Indian Lake in Dowagiac, Mich. Dan led a life rooted in love of language, learning and storytelling. Born and raised in Oak Park, Ill., Dan was a proud Chicagoan who made Milwaukee his home by way of Marquette University. This is where he met lifelong friends, most notably Joan (nee Garbarino), his wife of 52 years. The stories...

(Nee Monical) Beloved wife of the late Robert Earl Shelton, quietly joined him in eternal life on November 1, 2021, All Saints Day, at the age of 95. She is survived by her children Mary Frances (Jerry) Stephani, Robert (Blake) Shelton, Joanie (David) Garramone, Katie (Robert Pester) Thatcher, and Sean (Melody) Shelton. She was blessed with nine Grandchildren and fourteen Great Grandchildren. Mary Ann is further survived by her half-sister, Carol (Monical) Hull of South Carolina, and many treasured friends. She was preceded in death by dear, lifelong friend Raymond King. Daughter of Mary ("Mazie" McLaughlin) Monical and Hiram Monical, she grew up in Ewen, MI before her move to Milwaukee,...

Age 89 of Brookfield, died on July 12, 2021 at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. He was born December 7, 1931 in Platteville to Charles and Margaret (Linden) Faherty. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Joan Kriewald on August 7, 1951 in Michigan. Keith graduated from Platteville High School, attended the Platteville Mining School, graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1954. Moved to Genoa, OH, to work for U.S. Gypsum. In 1957, realizing he wanted to pursue a career in teaching, took a position as a professor at the Wisconsin Institute of Technology (Mining School) in Platteville. Keith was the last surviving faculty member of the Mining School. During his tenure...

July 1, 2021 age 90. Beloved husband of Dorothy B. (nee Kaseboski). Please see the Harder Funeral Home website for further details www.harderfuneralhome.com

Zachary Roman Versluys, age 20, went home to our Lord, Sat., June 26, 2021. Born in Chita, Russia June 4, 2001 and adopted with his sister in Feb., 2003. Zack is survived by his beloved parents, Jeff and Lisa; cherished sister, Allie; grandparents, Bob Nasternak and Keith and Kathy Versluys, also loved by aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Private family services were held. Please see www.harderfuneralhome.com for full obituary.

Age 89, passed away peacefully after a short illness on June 20, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Patricia for 63 years. Loving father of Mary (David) May, Theresa (David) Islo, and Ann (William) Kalscheur-Suarez. Proud grandfather of Erin, Erik, and Elle Islo. Also survived by sister Luella Kruska and sister-in-law Armella Kalscheur, many nieces, nephews, close relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents Louis and Eleanor Kalscheur, siblings Rosemary Statz, Patricia Mack, and Reginald Kalscheur, and brothers-in-law Robert Statz, Clifford Mack, and Eugene Kruska. Robert was born and raised on the Kalscheur family farm in Ashton, Wisconsin. He was valedictorian of the 1949...

Entered Eternal Life unexpectantly on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at the age of 89. She was born in Reedsburg, Wisconsin in 1931 to Fred and Marguerite Wacholtz, the fifth of eight children. Joan met the love of her life Lowell "Jack" Crawford, while roller skating. The two married in 1952 and were blessed with four children. She had a passion for teaching and served in parochial elementary schools at Sacred Heart in Reedsburg and St. Mary's in Janesville. In retirement she continued serving the parish through volunteer efforts. Loving mother of Lowell "Evan" Crawford, Denise (Mauro) Arrigo and Kathy (Sam) Maglio. Cherished grandmother of Sam III (Cris) Maglio, Nino (Elisa) Maglio, Mark...

Judy passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 14, 2020 age 76 years and is now reunited with her husband Nellie of 56 years. Judy was born in Watertown, WI on October 11, 1944 to the parents of Harold and Rose Rennhack). Judy married her late husband Nellie on May 16, 1964 at St. Marks Ev. Lutheran Church in Watertown, Wi. Loving mother of Lisa (Andy Schuster) Kuester, Tony (Kathy) Wegner, Katie (Ben) Gomez, Gina (Kenny) Kurtz and Ryan (Becky) Wegner. Cherished and loving grandpa of Dillon, Hannah, Chloe Kuester, Tony B., Lucas Wegner, Adam, Eli, Oliver Hoefler , and Emily Huber, Angel (Adam) VanderSteeg, Monique (Dylan) Koltz, Nathan Gomez. Ethan,...