All Obituaries

Arline Elsie Kroening Age 88 years.  Born to life September 10, 1031 in Milwaukee daughter of Fred Borczuch and Alice Feistel Borczuch.  Born to eternal life January 25, 2020 at the Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.  Preceded in death by her husband,  Erich Kroening: son,  Martin Kroening: parents, Fred and Alice Borczuch  and brother George Borczuch.  Arline is survived by her daughter Debra Kroening and daughter in law Pat (the late Martin)...

Frank John Beck Born to life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 21, 1966, the son of Franz Beck and Shirley Margaret Oberbrunner Beck, Frank found peace and entered into eternal life on January 21, 2020 at age 54 years. He was the dear father of Nicholas (Lis) Beck and Michael Beck and the cherished grandfather of Dominic. Frank was the middle child of seven, surrounded by his six sisters, Sandra (Dan) Prout, Christine (Joe) Betcher, MaryAnn Koreen, Kathleen Beck, Margaret...

Delores June Papp Born to Life on August 28, 1925 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Frank Rothweiler and the late Elizabeth Potyandy Rothweiler, Delores was Born to Eternal Life surrounded by her loving family on January 21, 2020, at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin,  at the age of 94 years. Delores was preceded in death by her husband Charley L. Papp, Sr. and two of her sons, Charles Papp, Jr. and Michael Papp. She is the loving mother...

Charmayne Ann "Charlie" Nemitz (nee Berdan) Born to Eternal Life January 20, 2020, at age 71 years. Preceded in death by her husband Leroy Nemitz, father Malcolm Berdan and siblings Gordon, Christine and Roberta. Beloved mother of Joely Douyette, Jeremy Nemitz and Justin (Tierra) Nemitz. Dear grandma of Josh, Sami, Shane, Najiana, Justin, Janiece, Leiyah, Braiden and Jaden. Cherished daughter of Stella Berdan. Fond sister of Donna, Darlene, Susan and Pauline.  Also...

Herb Ruehl passed away peacefully on January 17th, surrounded by his family and friends.  He will be missed deeply by; his three children Ted Ruehl, Jeff Ruehl (Cathy) Clea Hayes (Steven), his 6 granddaughters, Lauren & Courtney (Ted), Lindsey & Arden (Jeff) and Ruby & Della (Clea), his former wife Betty Ruehl and his longtime friend Judy Weickardt and her three children Kerrie Stewart, Tom Weickardt (Jennifer), and Kristen Gavic (Tony). The family is grateful for the care...

Sheila A. Vergin “Auntie”, passed away on January 16th, 2020 at the age of 87. Sheila was born in 1932 to parents Helen and Leo. She is survived by a sister, Barbara Hartwig and brother, Robert Vergin. Sheila was a loving aunt and sister who enjoyed being with her family. Private burial Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, Wisconsin.

James Edward Gottsacker Born to life on April 29, 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Eugene J. Gottsacker and LaVerne (nee Sherwan) Gottsacker, Jim passed away January 15, 2020 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin at the age of 71 years. He is survived by his beloved wife Colleen Marie (nee Schmidler) Gottsacker; his dear children Alexander (Alyssa) Gottsacker and Daniel Gottsacker and his loving grandchildren Alexander Gottsacker, Jr., Brooklyn Gottsacker and Finleigh Gottsacker. Preceded in...

Andrew Douglas Jackelen Age  42 years.   Andrew Douglas Jackelen of St. Francis, Wisconsin was born November 23, 1977.  He was received into eternal life January 14, 2020.  He is preceded in death by his father James.  Beloved son of Barbara, brother to Jennifer (Michael), Tony,  and uncle to Dylan, Lucas and Ethan.  Andy's kind spirit will be missed by many loving family members and amazing friends. A Memorial Gathering will be held for...

Eleanor "Ellie" Freigang Age 85 years.  Found peace and went to her eternal home January 14, 2020.  Preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Bob in 2013.  Beloved mother of Deb (Don) Garvey, Dawn Wade, David (Ann), and Denise (Tim) Nahley.  Dear grandmother of Kim and Dirk Garvey, Rachael (Richie) Ford, Andrew (Autumn) Wade, Eric and Michael Freigang, and Josh and Alyssa Nahley.  Loving great grandmother of Josiah, Grace, Ellie, and Adelynn...

Rev. DePaul (Joseph) J. Sobotka, OFM DePaul was born on August 16, 1934 in Edwardsville, PA.  He entered the novitiate of the Franciscan Friars of Assumption Province on August 14, 1954.  He made his first profession on August 15, 1955, solemn profession on August 15, 1958 and ordination on June 8, 1963.  DePaul died suddenly on January 2, 2020 at Queen of Peace Friary in Burlington, Wisconsin at the age of 85, in his 65th year of religious profession, and 57th year of...