All Obituaries

Sophie Nash Riddick Parker, 93, of Milwaukee, WI died peacefully and beautifully, just as she lived, on January 8, 2022. Born on July 5, 1928, in Portsmouth, Virginia, Sophie was the youngest of three daughters of the late Alfred Thomas Riddick, Jr., and Caroline Leckie Hatton Nash Riddick.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Charles Walter Parker, Jr., her son Thomas Williamson Parker, and her sisters Olivia Jeannette Riddick Rhodes, and Mary Jane Riddick...

Age 66.  Residence Brown Deer.  Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, great uncle and friend passed away suddenly at home on December 23, 2021.  Mike is survived by his wife Carolyn, daughter Julia, siblings Dean, Gary and Gail, other relatives, in-laws and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Marian, and his siblings, John Jr., Bruce and Robert. A Memorial Service will be held at a future date.  Memorials may be directed to...

Born January 21, 1936, in Chicago, IL to Armadale and Mildred Carver. Born to Eternal Life on December 1, 2021, age 85 years.  Beloved husband of the late Ruth Ann Carver (nee Carbone).  Loving father of Robert (Jayne) Carver, Jr., Trish (Royce) Maynard, Michael (Christine) Carver and Meg (Timothy) Konczakowski.  Proud grandfather of Andrew, William and Madeline; Maura, Cara and Meghan; Erin, Brittney, Samantha and Michael, Jr.; Alexander and Nicholas.  At...

Douglas   “Doug” William Johnson, was born in Edgerton, Wisconsin on April 18, 1951 to William and Marie (Carrier) Johnson.  He was 1 of 5 siblings, Dennis, David, Dwayne, and Kathleen Janda.  In 1969 he graduated from Edgerton High School, attended UW-Milwaukee where he graduated in 1977 with a BS degree in Psychology, and in 1982 with a BS degree in Nursing. During his professional Career, Doug was a Clinical Nurse for the Milwaukee...

(nee Carini)  Born to Life March 14, 1939.  Born to Eternal Life November 2, 2021.  Residence Milwaukee.   Beloved wife of the late William A. Jennaro.  Loving mother of Mario W. Jennaro and Lisa R. (Todd) Lewein.  Proud grandmother of William and Taylor Lewein.  Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rita is re-united with her beloved Bill and her late siblings- Annette (Nicolo) Basile, Rose (Arthur)...

Passed away peacefully on October 23rd, 2021, age 86 years.  Residence WI Veteran’s Home of Union Grove, formerly of Milwaukee.   Loving father of Lee (Karen) Keith, Michele Wolf and Tom (Carol Van Lare) Rosenbaum.  Dear brother of Patricia Couto and Marilyn Kautzer.  Proud grandfather of 4 grandchildren. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is pre-deceased by his parents, 2 brothers, Frederick (Carol) Rosenbaum & Thomas...

  Loving. Artistic. Soft and bright. Beloved wife of 36  years of Leon Travanti; mother of sons Scott (Arlene) and Patrick (Cherie) with former husband Ted White; grandmother of Genevieve and great grandmother of Nilo. Carolyn held an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) and enjoyed a long and successful career as an art instructor, school principal and art supervisor with the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). She was instrumental in the Milwaukee Art Museum’s...

Lesley Marie Kelling peacefully slipped away, surrounded by her beloved family, after an 18-month battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma, on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the young age of 56.  She was the dear wife of Thomas J. Ochnikowski and the very proud Mother of Rory Kelling (Emily Faer) and Phillip White (Katarina Stanley), and Luke White (Virginia). Lesley was also the beloved middle sister of Lisa Greco (David Kocol) and Maria Kelling.  She was the proud Auntie of Jacob...

(nee Wastrack) Born to Eternal Life on October 8th, 2021, age 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Dale G. Beese and Thomas McAuliffe. Loving mother of Susan (Steve) McCormick and Debra Beese (d. 2003). Proud grandmother of Julie McCormick. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Born in Cedarburg, WI, Maud grew up looking after her three younger sisters, going with her father on veterinary calls, helping her mother with gardening and canning, and playing the French horn in the...

Javier Omar Vasquez Age 30 yrs, of Milwaukee. Passed away on October 1st, 2021. He was born on April 16th,1991 in San Salvador, El Salvador. Loving husband of Allison Vasquez Lovell. Beloved son of Claudia Vasquez and David Urias caring brother of Sarai Lizzeth Urias Perez, Isaias Santiago Urias Perez, and Alejandra Abigail Romero Perez, His Step-parents, Julio Barrios and Esmeralda Perez . Further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and his beloved pets Abner, Howard and Finn. To celebrate...