All Obituaries

Carol Jean Maki (nee Taus) Born to eternal life Jan. 21, 2021, at age 70. She is survived by her loving husband Jerry Maki;  three children David Dussault, Will (Kim) Dussault, and Mark (Becky) Dussault; stepson Chris (Randy) Maki; five siblings Hilda (Richard) Simpson, Marilyn (Donald) Hauff, James (Julie) Taus, Robert (Judy) Taus and Judy (Sherman) Wheeler; brothers-in-law Glenn (Ann) Maki, Don Dussault and Jack (Betsy) Dussault; ten grandchildren whom she loved dearly; and many...

Grace Ellen Starke (nee Gutschenritter) Passed away peacefully January 21st at the age of 92. Ellen was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jerry, brothers Dr. James and Dr. Charles Ritter, and sister Mary Darcher. Loving mother of Dan, Anne, and Deacon Jim (Amy) along with five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  Ellen was a graduate of Marquette University School of Nursing and spent most of her career working in the emergency department at Milwaukee County Medical...

Marie Clara Casanova Age 86 years.  Born to life April 24, 1934 in Milwaukee daughter of John and Rose Schilz.  Born to eternal life January 20, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.  Beloved wife of John P. "Jack" Casanova for 64 years.  Dear mother of the late Gene, Pierre and Paul Casanova.  Loving grandmother of Kendall, Arden and Harper.  Sister of Ruth Ann (James) Miller and the late John Schilz.  Sister in law of Sue (Dan) Daniels and...

  Arthur Richard Ehnert June 30th, 1943 – January 16th, 2021 Arthur "Art" came into the world at home in Milwaukee. He was the third child for parents Melvin R. Ehnert and Henriette (nee Hackbart). The family moved to the Village of Menomonee Falls in 1960. The Village was the birthplace of his father and a long line of Ehnert's. Art was named for his grandfathers. One of his earlier jobs was working for Leissring's Service Station in Butler. He also served...

Henry Majerus, Jr. Passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the age of 72 years.  He fought a long 9 month battle with cancer.   Beloved husband of Darlene Jelacic Majerus for 52 years.  Dear father of Henry (Julie) Majerus and Sandra (Allen) Mitchell.  Loving grandpa of Amanda (Nick) Vanderlinden, Tyler Majerus, Ryan Majerus, Sarah Mitchell (fiancee Josh Bell), and Kyle Mitchell.  Fond great grandpa of Aria Vanderlinden.  Brother...

James Dennis Smith Born to life on February 25, 1941 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Ruth Reasby and Woodrow "Zeke" Jones, James passed away on January 13, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marilyn (nee Maki) Smith; his devoted sons, James Dennis Smith, Jr. and Andrew Jac Smith; and his loving sister, Sharon Allen. James was preceded in death by his dear parents, Ruth Baker and Zeke Jones and his fond brother, Clarence...

Stephen (Edward) Malkiewicz, O.F.M. 1942-2021   From Poland to Canada to Guatemala to the US Provinces, Steve Malkiewicz was the name synonymous with Liturgy.  From the Chapter of 1968, Steve has been the “go-to” guy when it comes to anything liturgical.  Our communal prayer as an ABVM Province has been shaped in large part by Steve. But his story begins much earlier.  It was in Passaic, New Jersey on August 1, 1942 that Stephen and Jean (née...

Emmet Cyrus Rodgers Age 73 years.  Born to life May 22, 1947 at Clayton, Missouri son of James Cyrus Rodgers and Mary Baker Rodgers.  Born to eternal life January 2, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.  Preceded in death by his wife Nell, brothers Spencer and Scott Johnson, and sister Edith Mure. Dear brother of Darlene Rodgers and Archibald (Marie) Rodgers.  Brother in law of Leroy Mure.  Further survived by loving nieces, nephews, and a host...

Richard M. Schmidt "Dick" Passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2020 at age 79. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Thekla (nee Dormeyer) Schmidt, parents Rose S. (nee Roth) and Henry L. Schmidt and brother Henry W. Schmidt. Loving father of Pamela and Suzanne Schmidt. Dear Uncle of Scott (Angela), Noelle and Andrew Schmidt and Chris and Jason Dormeyer. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Dick retired as a pressman from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in...

Diane Margaret Henderson Born in Pewaukee, Wisconsin on April 8, 1940, Diane entered her eternal reward very unexpectedly on December 31, 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the age of 80 years. She is survived by her longtime guardian and friend, Karen Miner; Rana, her caregiver; and many other friends. Diane worked for many years in the food service department of the University Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She may have been one of the Green Bay Packers most loyal...