All Obituaries

Betsy Kay McChain (Schwanke), 73, of Milwaukee, WI, peacefully passed away on May 24, 2023. Betsy is predeceased by her parents and her husband, David. She is survived by her children, Megan (Matthew) Olson and Andrew (Anna) McChain; her grandchildren, Callum, Gus, Vivienne, Lois, and Joy; her sisters, Patti (Jack) Marcy and Mary Jo (Mike) Johnson; and brother, John (Teddy) Schwanke. Betsy was born on March 5, 1950, to Vilas and Antoinette Schwanke. After graduating from UW-Stevens Point,...

Helen Marie Lawver (Nee Semo) entered eternal life May 18, 2023.  One of 12 children born to John and Mary Semo on March, 28, 1929 in Ironwood, Michigan.  She was married to Benone Lawver, April 7th, 1945 and celebrated 50 years of marriage together.  Their marriage was blessed with 3 beautiful daughters: Joyce A.(John) Marks of Sussex, Wisconsin; Molly K. (Kevin) Allmendinger of Lecanto, Florida; Renee M. (DJ) Smidl of Ironwood, Michigan.  They were blessed with 9...

On May 10, 2023, Katie was Born to Eternal Life at the age of 42. Katie was the loving wife of Jonathan “Jon” for 19 years. Devoted Mom of her dear “Ginger Cubs,” Connor (age 10) and Olivia (age 9).   Katie is the cherished daughter of Stephen and Vicky Neese and daughter-in-law of Terri Gregersen (Jackie Purdue) and Roy (Lynn) Gregersen. Loving sister and friend of Holly (Chad) Hohner. Dear sister-in-law of Dan (Cassie) Gregersen. Wonderful niece of Steve...

Passed away April 28, 2023, two weeks after her 100th birthday. Preceded in death by her husband John Koehler, Jr., her daughter Susan Eve Steiner, her parents Adam and Susannah (Hemerle) Eckert, her brother Adam Eckert. Survived by her son John Adam Koehler, her granddaughter Anna Marie Steiner who is mother of great grandsons Brody and Alex; grandsons Paul and John Steiner. Further survived by her beloved nieces Barbara Eckert Kunze, Susan Eckert, and Sandra Koehler, cousins Maryann...

Born on December 10, 1959, Michael lived in Milwaukee and died at his home on April 22, 2023. Michael attended Dominican High School, graduating in 1977, and later attended Marquette University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design in 1984. A gifted artist and designer, Michael served as a founding Director of Clavis Theatre Ensemble in 1983, as Art Director at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre from 1985 - 1993, and as...

A few years ago, John Dawson and his sister, Jeanne Dawson, were talking on the phone. “The moon is amazing tonight,” Jeanne remarked. “The moon is always amazing,” John replied. John, whose capacity for amazement was a wonder of its own, died on April 15th at the Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa. He was 62. John loved so many things. His family, of course. And certainly his friends. But he also loved things as vast as galaxies and as small as acorns. He loved...

Priscilla was born in Milwaukee on September 4th 1932 to Harold and Helen Callahan.  Their one and only child, Priscilla was raised to be resilient, resourceful, to love swing music and be as close to movie star beautiful as possible. She loved to travel, shop, watch old movies and enjoyed a good piece of bakery.  Priscilla saw the world through the eyes of a cowgirl – be tough and be strong yet never stray too far from the lights and convenience of the big city. Loved by...

Kent Gordon Kromarek passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Born to Frank and Inez (nee Simonson)  Kromarek on April 24, 1944. Kent was raised on a cattle farm in Scranton, ND, with his five siblings: Daniel (Dwynne), Janice (Butch) Patterson, Larry (Sharon), Wayne, Bonnie (Daniel) Dacar, David and Karen. After graduating as high school class president in 1962, Kent graduated from the South Dakota School of Mines and from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for graduate...

(nee Doman) Born to Life on June 22, 1930.  Departed this Life on February 27, 2023.  Age 92 years. Marion had been a resident of the Milwaukee Catholic Home since 2019 and of New Berlin, Wisconsin previously.  Daughter of the late Judson A. and Angeline (Caspary) Doman. Beloved wife of the late Donald E. Trost.  Loving mother of Lisa P. Trost. Proud grandmother of Laurel E. Doak. Dear sister of Patricia R. (Ronald) Koeske, Judson H. Doman (the late Jeanne) and the late William J....

Shorewood – Donald “Don” Levy found peace on February 27th, 2023.  He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on May 26th, 1933, to parents Thomas and Fannie Levy. His final days were spent surrounded by the love of family and close friends. He lived a long and fulfilled life that touched the hearts of many.  Don attended Roosevelt Junior High School and Lincoln High School. He served in the U.S. Army and Marines and received an honorable discharge in the early 1950s....