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Anita R. Lueck, 89, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Clearview Health and Rehab in Juneau. A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, August 15, 2022 at the Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home with Rev. Karl Walther presiding. Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 1:00pm until the time of service. Burial will follow the service at Lutheran Cemetery in Watertown. Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home is caring for the family. To place an online condolence please visit www.sv-fh.com.

Dr. Donald E. Van Scotter Donald was lifted peacefully up to God's arms Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Don was born December 3, 1930, to the late Henry and Helen (MaGill) Van Scotter. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Jean (Groth)Van Scotter and four children Donald Van Scotter, P. Van Scotter, Linda Van Scotter and Laura (Robert) Wimmer. Grandchildren Derek Kinowski, Scott (Kelli) Van Scotter, Britt Asbach, Holly (Sebastian) Asbach, Jenn Asbach, Robert (Katherine) Wimmer, and Rebecca (Dan) Hoff. Two great grandchildren Adeline Elizabeth Van Scotter and Lucas Henry Hoff. He grew up in Elkhorn WI, raised his family in Wauwatosa, WI, had a summer home on Lauderdale...

Michael D. Beier, 65, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in La Farge on Friday, July 29, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held September 24, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at Krystal and Ryan's home in Johnson Creek. The Roth Family Cremation Center is serving the family. www.rothfamilycremation.com

Robert C. Kraft (Bert) passed away on July 29, 2022, at the age of ninety-five. He was born on September 22, 1926, in Le Sueur Minnesota, the son of Dr. Russell and Doris Conley Kraft. Shortly thereafter, they moved to St. Johns, Michigan where he was raised with his sister and brother. Upon graduation from high school, he joined the U.S. Navy and became a helmsman on the USS Pioneer (AM-105), a minesweeper in the Pacific Fleet during WW II. After discharge in 1946, he enrolled at Michigan State University and earned a business degree on the G.I. Bill. While attending MSU, Bert met the love of his life Florence Ann McConnell and married her on August 19, 1950. They lived briefly in Detroit...

James Anton Studenec, age 66 of Sugar Camp, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 3, 1956, to Martin and Eleanor(Zidek) Studenec. James attended schools in the Milwaukee area, graduating from John Marshall High School in 1974. After graduating from high school James took a job with the Department of Corrections and served 27 years in various positions in the Department. During this time James met his wife Judith and they were married on May 30, 1981 in Milwaukee. James transferred to Eagle River in 2001 and fulfilled a dream of his to move to the Northwoods with the family. James enjoyed everything outdoors, he loved to hunt and...

Susan Katherine Baumgart passed away on Tues. July 26, 2022. She was born on May 2, 1935 in Milwaukee, WI to Margaret and Matthew Hahn. Sue attended Holy Angels High school and later studied at Marquette University. Shortly after, Sue met and married her beloved husband, Robert Baumgart, on October 6, 1956. They moved to Brown Deer, WI where they raised their three daughters: Terri, Karen, and Amy. Sue was preceded in death by her parents Matthew and Margaret Hahn, her sister Winifred (Teresa) Hahn and her husband Robert Baumgart. Sue is survived by her brother Michael Hahn (Mary), her daughters Therese Mason (Jack Bernfeld), Karen Norman (Jeffrey) , Amy Baumgart (Lynne Pethtel), her...

Patricia "Pat" Sophie Staszak was born on August 31, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to John Staszak and Helen Gracyalny. Pat grew up in Milwaukee and attended High School at South Division High School in Milwaukee. She is survived by her sister in law, Violet Staszak; nephews, Neil, Danny, and Joel Staszak; her longtime partner, Mary Jane Heiting; as well as many loving friends and extended family members.

Mary Gagas Age 91. Of Milwaukee. Died on July 23, 2022. Survivors include children, John (Arlene) Gagas, Donald (Kathleen) Gagas, Carol (Kurt) Monzingo, and Joann (Mark) Stephan; two sisters, 9 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Gagas, two brothers and a grandson. Visitation will be Sat. July 30, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home in Antigo. The funeral Mass will be held on July 30 at 12 p.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church in Antigo. Cemetery services will be Mon. Aug. 1 at Mount Olivet Cemetery at 11 a.m. Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com

Marcella G. Leair, 95 of Slinger, passed away peacefully at Serenity Villa on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Services will be held at Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home. 213 S 5th St. Watertown, WI 53094 on Monday, August 1st, 2022 with visitation from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, Services at 11:30 am with the Very Rev Richard J Stoffel officiating. Burial will follow the service at Glenview Memorial Gardens. W1219 Glenview Ave. Ixonia, WI 53036. Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home is caring for the family. To place an online condolence please visit www.pn-fh.com.

Eli A. "Coach" Crogan, 87, of Watertown, born to eternal life on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Funeral services are planned for Friday, July 22, 2022 with visitation at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a funeral at 5:00 p.m. Burial will be a long side Karen at the Utica Lutheran Church, Ferryville, Wisconsin cemetery on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. the church where they were married in 1955. The Eli A. Crogan Scholarship Fund is being established for the purpose of providing scholarship support to a graduating high school senior athlete pursuing a college degree. For those wishing to contribute donations should be made payable to: Eli A. Crogan...

Jerome D. Hardt passed away on July 8, 2022 at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army and the most fun-loving gregarious Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. Jerry is survived by his life companion Debbie Didur, his four children, Robyn (Paul) Schultz, Tracy Lacey, Patsy (Tony Gilbert) Hardt, David (Megan) Hardt; and his 9 grandchildren, Alexander and Daniel Schultz; Christopher, Bonnie, and Owen Lacey; Jack Hardt; Hailey, Avery and Drew Hardt and his sister, Doris Stockl Reynolds. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Helen (Strobel) Hardt, his beloved daughter Christine Hardt, his...

better known as Ward Allen, the weatherman of WITI TV 6, born October 8, 1934, in North Dakota, to Lucille and Roy; passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 7, 2022, at the age of 87. Ward Allen and Albert the Alleycat, won a national award for the best weather program. Ward was the first TV broadcaster to bring weather education directly to children by visiting the area schools. He was retired and resided in Theresa, Wisconsin. Ward started his broadcasting career working part-time at the local radio station KDIX and as a disc jockey at the teen dances, while attending High School, where he graduated in 1953. In 1954, he and a buddy joined the Army Airborne. Stationed at Fort Bragg, he...

NESHKORO-June 29, 2022. age 85, formerly of Milwaukee. Retiree of Milwaukee Police Dept. Visitation Friday, July 8th. 11 am - 1 p.m. at Leikness Funeral Home, 358 S. Oxford St., Wautoma, WI Please visit website for further information. www.leiknessfuneralhome.com

Richard J. Burbach, 81, died June 29, 2022. On May 30, 1964 he married Donna Traas at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Dick worked for the City of Brookfield in the 911 Emergency Response System. Funeral Mass will be held on July 6, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 115 Plymouth Street in Plymouth. Relatives and friends are asked to gather at the CHURCH starting at 9:30 AM. The Suchon Funeral Home, 1317 State Rd 67, Plymouth, WI 53073, visit www.suchonfh.com.

Carol Ann Hunn (nee Balistreri), 74, of Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, passed away at Summit Aurora Hospital, on June 28, 2022, after a brief illness. She was born on March 14, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from West Milwaukee High School, and UW-Whitewater. In 1969 she married Timothy Hunn, and together they had 3 children, Kristen, David, and Andrew. Carol worked as an early childhood teacher and later as an educator and caregiver for adults with special needs. A long-time member of St. Mary Magdalene's Parish in Johnson Creek, Carol lived out her faith in a community she loved. Carol oversaw the Johnson Creek Helping Hands Food Pantry for many, many, years. She was named "Woman of...

of Hartford passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 7, 1953, the son of Clement and Ellen (nee Aughey) Kraemer. Tom was a man of many naps and many cats. He was also a husband, a father, a grandfather-to-be, a friend, a person you could count on to have a good talk, or argument with. When he wasn't at home making himself a cocktail, watching T.V. or at Casa Tequila, you could find him in Door County- his second favorite place to be, other than his napping chair. Although he couldn't hike much, he would meet us up at the Eagle Bluff tower with the jeep, every time. We would sit around the campfire and cocktail, relaxing in the woods...

Thomas Liner, age 93 of Mountain (formerly of Brookfield), passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 with family by his side. Tom was born on June 12, 1929 to the late Francis and Kathleen (O'Connell) Liner in Milwaukee. He began his career at Huntzinger Construction as a laborer and later worked for Maier Construction as a house painter. On January 9, 1960, Tom married Pat Heinze at St. Sebastian's Catholic Church in Milwaukee. The couple lived in the Milwaukee and Brookfield area for most of their lives. In November 2021, the couple moved to Mountain. Tom loved spending time outdoors, fishing, deer hunting, and riding the lawnmower. He also enjoyed playing cards and sports. Baseball was...

Amberg- Dwane D. Rohleder, 63, of Amberg, Wis., passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, at his home. He was born August 29, 1958, in Milwaukee, Wis., the son of the late Delores Rohleder. At age 17, he enlisted in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, Dwane lived in Milwaukee. Survived by two daughters, Melissa (Juan) Lopez, Kingsville, Texas, and DeAnn (Demetrius) Wilson, Milwaukee; two sisters, Sharon (Paul) May, Waukesha, and Sandy (Tom) Garsomeke, Hartford; and five grandchildren, Amanda, Aurorarose, Sebastian, Joseph, and Josiah. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 26, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home-Niagara Chapel. A celebration of...

Craig N. Berwig, age 76, of Knoxville, TN formerly of Waukesha, WI passed away after a brief illness on June 17, 2022 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Craig retired several years ago from his position as a purchasing agent and recently moved to Knoxville. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of "The Bowers Nest" in Boulder Junction, WI. Craig proudly served in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1970 with Attack Squadron Twelve on board the aircraft carries USS Shangri-La and the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt as an aviation electrician. He earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medial, 1 star and Republic of Vietnam Campaign...

Age 72. Of Bryant, formerly of Milwaukee. Died on June 17, 2022. Jim served in the US Air Force from 1968-1972. Survived by sisters, Kathy Malzewski and Mary (Jaye) Machai; brother, Thomas (Lorelei) Malzewski; nephews, Adam (Dakota) and Mark (Kelly); niece, Katelyn; and 3 great-nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Emma Malzewski and a brother, Anthony. Visitation will be Tue June 28 at Holy Assumption Catholic Church in West Allis from 10 am until the 11 am funeral Mass. Burial with military honors to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to a Veteran's charity. Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com

1935- 2022 Visitation at St. Martin's Church, 7933 S. 116th St., Franklin, 06/23/22 from 9:30-11 am. Mass will begin at 11 am. www.Miller-Reesman.com