All Obituaries

  February 1, 1951 - November 25, 2023  Born and raised in Burlington, WI, he was the son of Harry and Isabelle (nee Giannini) Thate. After graduating from UW-Whitewater with a BSE in Art Education, he resided in Milwaukee, WI until his death. Ronald, more notably known as Rona, was the Bar Manager/Bartender at M & M Glass Menagerie for 30 years and was named Miss Gay Wisconsin in 1981-82. When the M&M club closed, he worked for Sazs Catering, Inc. as a part-time food and...

Caren E Hanson (nee Dingman), age 79 of Richfield departed the bonds of earth to find peace on November 14, 2023. Predeceased by parents Stuart M and Edith J Dingman, and brother Steven S. Beloved wife of Robert J Hanson since their marriage in Whitefish Bay, WI in 1966. A graduate of UWM with a degree in music education, Caren held numerous positions with universities and non-profits as an administrative assistant retiring from BMO Harris in 2012, all the while partnering with her husband...

Warren Briggs Plummer, Jr., "Junior,"  passed gracefully at home in Shorewood on Tuesday November 14, 2023. Born on June 15,1957, in Winneconne, and raised on his family's farm there, Warren served in the Navy 1974-76, later attending U.W. Oshkosh, and graduated with a B.S. in Biology at U.W. Milwaukee in 1994. A talented artist and craftsman, in 2003 he launched his own business in Milwaukee called W. Briggs Home Improvement. Survived by his husband Neal, family members,...

James, 45, of Milwaukee, WI, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2023. Beloved son, brother, uncle, friend. James was born in Milwaukee, WI, to Nathaniel and Rinda McClendon. James attended Nicolet High School and Milwaukee Area Technical College. He worked for many years within various roles in the auto industry. Affectionately known as “Jamie” to family. James was a deeply loving and caring person, who found joy in music, art and poetry. James was preceded in death by...

Our family regrets to share the news of Norm’s recent passing. He is survived by his wife of 63 years - Penny, his 3 children Lynn Beres (Jim), Susie Clementi (Kelby) and David (Lizzet) 4 Grandchildren and served as Cookie Monster to 6 great Grandchildren. Norm was a fan of all sports (except Soccer) and an avid bowler and golfer.  He had two hole in one’s and a number of 300 games. He worked 30 years as a Tool & Die maker for American Motors in Milwaukee and later...

In Loving Memory of Jerry S. Breiling. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry S. Breiling, who left us on Friday, October 20, 2023. Jerry, 63, touched the lives of many and will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Jerry is survived by his long-time love and business partner, Serge Pellicelli, who held a special place in his heart. He is also survived by his sister Norma (Jim Verga) and his brothers Rudi (Tony L. Gresham), Frank (late...

Patrick Albert Richard, 73, of Milwaukee, passed away on October 13th, 2023. Patrick is survived by his children, Liliana Richard, Julia Richard (Annie Carrell) Drew Richard, his friend and former wife, Patricia Byrne, his grandchildren, Xyella Leka and Jeremel Carrell-Richard, and his five siblings, Pamela Richard, Jill (Mark) Mulhern, Liz Richard (Paul Host), Jane Richard (Jonathon Cooper), Bill Richard, and several extended family members and friends. Patrick was born on July 26, 1950, in...

Mark Jay Horowitz, longtime resident of Milwaukee’s East Side, passed away on September 13, 2023. Mark was born in Queens, New York on April 17, 1946. His was a loving family of modest means but lots of passion – for education, for music and for social justice. He was educated in the NYC public schools and he was a staunch advocate of public education all of his life. He went to college at the University of Rochester, then joined Volunteers in Service to America and worked in...

Born to Life on September 27th, 1982.        Born to Eternal Life September 12th, 2023. Residence Milwaukee.  Age 40 years.  Nicole is survived by her loving family and many friends.  Memorial Services were held on Sunday, October 15th, 2023 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Parish, Milwaukee, WI.

Gregory Allan Bushman, 74, of Shorewood, WI, passed away in his home on September 6, 2023. Greg is survived by his wife Connie, daughter Amanda and her fiancé Ian; son Lucas and grandson Frankie. He also leaves behind his mother and father – Ernest (“Ernie”) and Mavis Bushman, and his five brothers and sisters – Shelly (Kevin) Korger, Joe (Wendy) Bushman, Brian Bushman (Trish Kurszewski), Laurie (Bruce) Spranger, and Angie (Kevin) Worzalla. Greg was born in...