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A Memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, July 20 at Harder Funeral Home, 18700 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield from 4 PM until time of Memorial Service at 6 PM. Please see www.harderfuneralhome.com for complete obituary.

Bruce J Liss, April 1959-May 2022 If you knew Bruce, you knew he was a fighter. Whether you knew him as a young man out having a good time, or a husband working long hours to provide for his family, or a fiercely protective father, you knew Bruce was a fighter. If you knew him the way his family knew him, as a gentle grandfather, battling terminal cancer to spend every possible minute with his grandchildren, you knew Bruce was a fighter. His pancreatic surgeon called him "the toughest guy on the planet". He wasn't flashy and never complained. He didn't talk a big game and didn't care much for those who did. The idea of spending money on his obituary would make him cringe. He was...

Was born in 1942 in Kenosha, WI. Born into Eternal Life on May 5, 2022. Age 80 years. He was the son of the late Paul and Hedwig (nee Hammache) Becker. Loving husband of the late Bonny. Beloved dad of Daniel, Todd (Dawn), Kathryn, and Erik (Jennifer). Proud and devoted grandfather of Lauren, Carley, and Jack Becker, Alexander, Connor, and Elle Becker, Spencer, Lindsay, Kaitlyn Bailey, and Allison Becker and Grace, Audrey, and Sophia Becker. Dear brother of James (Linda) Becker, Donald Becker, and Rudy (Jeanie) Becker. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul, Helmuth, and Raymond Becker and his sisters, Hattie Morris and Gertrude McNamara. Further survived by other relatives and...

Constance Vogel Adamkiewicz, d. 3/24/2022. Born in Kenosha, WI, to George and Florence Zewen. Preceded in death by daughter Mary (Dale) LaCoste. Survived by daughter Caroline (Larry) Kotterman, and grandchildren, Michael (Lindsey) LaCoste, Vanessa (Brad Borchers) LaCoste, Francis (Bristol) Cave-LaCoste and Connor Kotterman. Attended Mount Mary College. Graduate of Marquette University and Northeastern Illinois University. Taught high school English at Bay View High School (Milwaukee, WI) and Alvernia High School (Chicago, IL). Married Francis Vogel in 1959 and lived in Glenview IL until his death. Married Dr. Joseph J. Adamkiewicz in 2006. Author of three poetry books. Avid gardener,...

Age 96, passed away peacefully in his home on March 17, 2022. He is now reunited with his beloved wife of 68 years, Marlene. He is the dear father of Terry (Christine) Magno, Randy (Rita) Magno, Pattiann Bortman (Larry), Danny (Gay) Magno and Kevin (Deborah) Magno. Loving grandfather of Bridgette, Jodi, Ryan, Erica, Matthew, Kelly, Tony, Benjamin, Katie, Cory, Cody and Sara. He was also a proud Great-Grandfather of 14. He is survived by his sisters-in-law Pearl (Dominick) Magno and Judy (Jerome) Cote, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene (nee Cote), his parents Joseph and Mary Magno, and by his siblings and their spouses, Lena (Joe) Carlini,...

Iron Mountain- Gloria Marie Vernon (Becco), age 99, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Evergreen Assisted Living in Kingsford. Gloria was born on February 13, 1923, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia ('Molly' DiBiase) Becco. Gloria grew up in Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1941. She briefly attended the University of Michigan school of nursing. Gloria married Forrest James (Jim) Vernon on July 18, 1944, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. Whether it was spending time with her family and friends, being active in one of her clubs, playing cards, dancing, going to the casino, or just reading books,...

Michael Patrick Conway, 46, passed away on February 6, 2022 at his home in Phoenix, Arizona following an illness. Born in Milwaukee, WI, he was the beloved son of James and Jane Conway. He graduated from Tremper High School and the University of Wisconsin?Oshkosh with a degree in Business Administration. He was employed by Vanguard as a High Net Worth Financial Consultant. Mike enjoyed watching and playing all sports, but his first love was baseball, and he was a lifelong Cubs fan. He loved college and professional football, and he was a huge movie buff. What he valued most was people. He had many close friends across the country. He was very loyal, and he cared deeply about those in...

Patrick Flanigan Peltier, age 50 of Franklin, TN passed away January 23, 2022 after a brief and valiant battle with cancer. Formerly of Kenosha, WI, he completed his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin at Parkside and earned his Master's degree at Loyola University in Chicago, IL. Pat served as a trusted advisor and partner in every role he pursued, especially as a father and husband, as well as in his professional roles, most recently serving as the Chief Financial Officer for Red's All Natural, and previous roles for Mars Petcare, SC Johnson, Johnson Polymer, Westvaco Corporation, and Herbert's Jewelers. Pat had an incredible sense of humor, was an avid problem-solver,...

(Nee Lawler) Born to Eternal Life January 21, 2022 at the age of 69. Beloved wife of the late Robert Bautch. Loving mother of Kristen (Joel) Burg and Ann (Paul) Flannery. Step mother of Shane (Tiffany) son Jaxson, Bobby (Cindy) daughter Andrea, Alan (Lori) daughter Erica and son Luke, and Kim Trainer daughter Chloe and Tia. Dear grandma of Kaylan, Sydney, Madison, Maya and Kali. Great grandma of Atticus. Daughter of Patricia Lawler. Sister of Kurt (Kathy), Kim (Laura), Jamie, Matthew and Thomas Lawler. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, many close friends and companion Doug Dombeck. Preceded in death by her former husband William Bougneit, her brother Scott Lawler and...

Liliana (Vena) Pizzichini passed peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022 in the home of her grandson, Christopher and his wife Michelle Haferman. She was just nine days shy of her 96TH birthday. She was born in Kenosha, WI to Italian American immigrants, Luigi and Angelina (Turco) Vena. Lil, as known to her friends, was a 32-year resident of Kenosha, a 54-plus-year resident of Whitewater, and, most recently, a 9-year resident of Claremore, OK., where she lived with her daughter Patti. Her entire adult life was a social one, serving and interacting with the public. Lil moved from Kenosha to Whitewater in 1958, with her husband, Pete, and their four children. There she and her husband went...

Jay T. Jackson, 63, of Streamwood, IL formerly of Kenosha passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 18, 2021 at Monroe Funeral Home, 604 E. Walworth Avenue in Delavan. Visitation will be held from 10:30 A.M until the time of the funeral on Tuesday at the funeral home.

John Henry Kohlmeier passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the age of 78. John was born on May 11, 1943, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He attended St. Mark's K-8 and St. Joseph High School in Kenosha. Upon graduation from High School, John joined the Air Force (Loring Airforce Base, Maine), where he served four years as an aircraft mechanic on B52's. He continued his education at Kenosha Technical Institute and completed his degree at the Milwaukee School of Engineering in 1972. John worked for Kearney and Trecker and Giddings and Lewis as a mechanical engineer in Milwaukee and Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. John was preceded in death by his parents, Irving and...

Curtis Meyer, born December 3, 1965, was a rock star, artist, and horror host who passed away on December 18 of complications from COVID and lung issues. Curt loved to entertain people. He was a musician (bass guitar), his favorite band being Motley Crue. He had started a tribute act called Morbid Crue. He was an artist and had fans around the world who enjoyed his show Deadgar's Dark Coffin Classics, where he played a vampire horror host named "Deadgar Winter." Curt poured his heart and soul into his show, which featured Deadgar and his cast introducing and showing old horror movies, and skits that mixed horror and comedy. It made him happy to know that people could find a laugh and see...

Walter C. Myers III, age 80, of Friendship, formerly of Kenosha, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the Gundersen Hospital in, LaCrosse Wisconsin. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Roseberry's Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Interment with military honors will be at the Quincy Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon until the time of service on Friday at Roseberry's Funeral Home. Walter was preceded in death by his parents Walter & Myrna, wife Kathleen, and son Walter IV. Survivors include his son Mark (Jamie) Myers, granddaughters Coralynn & Evelynn, and sisters Gretchen (Dennis) Sullivan & Mary Kay Hudson. ...

MADISON - George Charles Lindquist, age 77, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Oak Park Place Nakoma. A memorial service will be held at GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5701 Raymond Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral & Cremation Care 2950 Chapel Valley Road (608) 442-5002

Sandra (Sandy) Vellegas Parker-Barnes, age 77, passed away peacefully November 25, 2021 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, Georgia. Sandy, a 40-year Peachtree City, Georgia resident, formerly lived in Schaumburg, Illinois, Paddock Lake, Wisconsin, and Chicago, Illinois. Born in Chicago in 1944, Sandy's family moved to Paddock Lake, Wisconsin in 1958 where she graduated from Westosha Central High School in 1962. Among her many pursuits was owning Peachtree Crossing Travel Agency in Peachtree City, Georgia for 15 years and she also owned Sandy Parker Interiors for many years. Sandy had many interests including traveling, cooking, gardening, playing social bridge, caring for dogs and cats,...

Michael Horton (Uncle Mike) a lifelong resident of Kenosha, WI, passed away on Friday November 12, 2021 at the age of 61. Preceded in death is his mother and father Sarah and Charles Horton, sisters Debra, Rita and Kathy his brothers Tom, Charles Horton. Michael is survived by his sons Michael and Josh Horton and brother David. Many cousins, nieces and nephews also great nieces and nephews, and countless number of friends. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten, his memories will forever be in our hearts. The Memorial will be held at SIDS CITY ZOO 4601 7th Ave., Kenosha WI 53140 at 6:00 pm, Friday November 19th. Condolences at sunsetoptions.com SUNSET OPTIONS FUNERAL HOME Oak...

Denise G. Matarrese, 66, of Franklin, Wisconsin passed away on October 30, 2021. Beloved wife of Greg Matarrese. Loving mother of Tony Matarrese and Angela Matarrese. Also survived by her sister, Joyce Dreyer. Preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Ellen (nee Ebeling) Rogers. Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 W National Ave, New Berlin, Wisconsin on Saturday, November 6, 2021, from 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM. Memorial Service to follow at 6:00 PM.

Was born to eternal life at the age of 81 on October 18th, 2021 with her family by her side. Loving mother to Carl Weigel Jr., Ashley Leavitt and Stephanie's dear friend Veronica Santiago. Beloved grandma to Hannah and Adam Weigel. Sister to Albion Bindley IV and preceded in death by her parents Ruth Harshburger and Albion Bindley III. She was born in Niagara Falls , NY and was raised in Pittsburgh, PA. During her high schools days she was the captain of the cheerleading squad, was the homecoming queen and Valentine's Day queen. Went onto attend Virginia Intermont Junior College where she studied Art and Philosophy, also attended Pittsburgh playhouse as a student of acting. Stephanie was a...

Jim Navin, age 83, passed peacefully at Hospice Alliance in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, on October 15, 2021. Jim was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on May 19,1938to Lucile and Eugene Navin. Jim's passing was preceded by his parents, sister Jonelle Gerardo, brothers in law JohnCyzak, BuffGerardoand LennyStec. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Sylvia (Stec) Navin, his children, Dave (Julie) Navin of Fontana, WI, Paul (Becky) Navin of Union Grove, WI and Mark (Erika) Navin of Franklin, WI; his grandchildren, Alex, Josh, Katie, Kyle, Allie, Harper, Sam, and Myles; brothers and sisters, Thomas (Diana) Navin, Janice (Darrell) Graf, Bernard "Bud" (Carolyn) Navin, John "Jack" (Carol)...

Ronald Albert White Sr. of Burlington, Wisconsin (formerly Twin Lakes) passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family. Ronald was 84 years of age. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Nancy (Vick Fuller). Six sons; Ronald Jr. (Louise), Patrick (Susan), Timothy (Tracey), Gerald (Kathleen), David, and Christopher (Jennifer). Grandfather to fourteen and great grandfather to six. A brother Joe and sister-in-law Norma Mills and Marilyn Vick. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Sr. and Louise, a daughter Mary Louise, brothers Dennis and Timothy and brother-in-law Donald Vick. Ronald was employed at Kenosha County Highway Department for 33 years. He was a Marine...