Beverly June (Sawyer) “Bev” Franzke of Waukesha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, at the age of 102.
Bev was born March 6, 1924, in East Troy, Wisconsin. She graduated from East Troy High School in 1941 and received her teaching degree from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater in 1945. That year marked the beginning of both her professional career...
Nancy Lee Smith passed away peacefully in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, on June 21, 2026, holding hands with a beloved family member and entering God’s eternal domain after a life of dedication to family, service to her community and devotion to her faith.
Born on February 8, 1943, in Galesburg, Illinois, Nancy married the love of her life, Guy W. Smith, and their...
Patrick Allen Friedrich, 33, a resident of Waukesha, WI, passed away in his home on June 20, 2026. He was born on November 27, 1992 in San Jose, California, to Kerri Friedrich-Brant and Mark Hogue.
Patrick’s true love in life was making others smile and laugh. He was always one to make jokes and brighten the days of others. He attended...
Stephen “Steve” J. Harbaugh, age 74, of Hartland, Wisconsin, passed away on June 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and his faithful cat, Lucy. True to form, Steve kept his trademark sense of humor and wit with him until the very end, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and a life...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cory Goodnetter, who peacefully went home on June 14, 2026, at the age of 32, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Cory was born on April 11, 1994, in Brookfield, Wisconsin, to John and Leslie Goodnetter. From the very beginning, Cory brought laughter, kindness, and joy to the lives of...
Joanne A. Hoover, of Summit, WI, passed away on June 14, 2026. No service information.
William "Bill" Godfrey passed away June 12, 2026 after a very brief battle with cancer. He was 79 years old.
Bill was born in Shorewood, Wisconsin on February 22, 1947, graduated from Shorewood High School in 1965, and went on to Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta, graduating in 1969. That same year,...
Verene Helen Cirillo passed away peacefully in her 92nd year on June 11, 2026. Born in Waukesha to Frank and Helen Rohloff, Verene lived a long life marked by service, loyalty, humor, and compassion.
In 1957, Verene married her true love, Emil “Hogie” Cirillo, and together they shared 61 blessed years of marriage. Their bond was one of deep affection and...
Mary Mueller was born in Peoria, IL, on October 24, 1935, and found peace on June 11, 2026, at the age of 90.
Mary had a deep love for the outdoors and found great joy spending time in the sunshine. She appreciated life's simple pleasures and treasured the beauty of nature throughout her life. She especially enjoyed spending time at her...
Karen Wellsfry (Kuczynski), age 75, passed away on June 11, 2026. Born on December 10, 1950, Karen lived a life defined by love, generosity, faith in family, and an unwavering willingness to help others.
Karen worked as an accountant throughout her career, though she often shared that she wished she had completed her nursing degree. Caring for others came naturally to...