OBITUARIES

Oct 16, 2024

Lucy Viola Hoeft, age 72, Milwaukee County, passed away on October 16th 2024 after a long battle with breast cancer. Lucy was born on October 28th 1952 to Raymond and Viola Schultz in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Lucy dedicated her life to her family. Lucy had an amazing partner in Kenneth Hoeft and together they had two children, Kirk Hoeft and Stacy...

Oct 14, 2024

En Memoria amorosa a Raquel Lezama Reyes. 

01•17•1982 - 10•14•2024

Dios te sostiene en sus brazos, te sostenemos en nuestro corazón 

 Se fue señor, al encuentro contigo se fue en silencio, con La Paz y la ternura en su mirada, reflejo sereno de quien ha entrado en el camino de la vida sin fin Se fue con la confianza puesta en ti, con...

Oct 12, 2024

Jeremy R Rzepkowski, a loving father, devoted son, cherished brother, passed away on October 12, 2024 at the age of 49. Born on February 4, 1975, Jeremy lived a life filled with passion, humor, and an unwavering love for his family.

He is survived by beloved children, Connor, Emma, and Colin, who were the light of his life. Jeremy often found...

Oct 2, 2024

Marcus Lovell Whitley, age 41, tragically passed away on October 2, 2024. Born on September 17, 1983, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the beloved son of Walker Sr. Watson and Paula Whitley.

Marcus is survived by his loving siblings: Walker Jr., Max, Pauline, Ashley, and Wjtisha. He was the proud father of seven children: Kavon, Drake, Debari, Yanelliz, Damonie, Anilah, and...

Sep 16, 2024

It is with deep sadness; that I regretfully announce that Stephen (Steve) Baldus passed away due to a sudden aggressive infection on 9/16/24. He battled cancer with everything that he had for nearly two years and continued his treatments until only several days before his death.

Through all of his pain and sickness he was still so thankful every single day....

Sep 8, 2024

Beloved wife of Miguel Angel Perez Melendez and dear mother of Yesenia, Adamides, Giovannie, and Miguel A, Further survived by other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held at Witkowiak Funeral Home on Friday September 13, 2024 starting at 10 AM with services at 12:45 PM. Interment to follow at Good Hope Cemetery.

Sep 5, 2024

Jose Acevedo passed away September 5, 2024 at the age of 60. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 starting at 11AM followed by a Memorial Service at 1PM at WITKOWIAK FUNERAL HOME, 529 W Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Sep 2, 2024

Joann Vojvodich 75, Hartford Wisconsin passed away on Monday September 2, 2024, with her granddaughter Emily by her side. She resided with her daughter Theresa to assure comfort as part of her happily ever after. Joann was born on February 12,1949 to her parents Irene and Otto Zimmerman at St. Luke’s Hospital. On that day to which was also Irenes...

Aug 25, 2024

On August 25, 2024, at 78 years of age, Luisa Alicea went to live with her heavenly father. Luisa leaves her four children, Jose Lopez, Evelyn Lopez, Daisy Lopez and Miguel Moure, with very sad hearts. Fourteen grandchildren, of whom Luisa raised her oldest granddaughter, Evelyn (Evie) Lopez as her own daughter. Luisa had the grace of also receiving 19...

Aug 20, 2024

Michael Edwards was born on March 7, 1957 to the union of Willie Mae Reese Edwards and James Edwards. He received his diploma at Roosevelt High School. He then enrolled in the army at an early age of 25. His hobbies were listening to music and entertaining people. He liked to cook, eat, and invite people over. He was a...

Aug 17, 2024

Esperanza Gonzalez, a dedicated caregiver, loving mother, and cherished companion, passed away peacefully on August 17,2024, at the age of 74. Born on June 2, 1950, Esperanza exemplified a life of service and compassion, devoting her professional life to caring for others.

Her personality was a shining beacon of positivity; she was described as very caring, loving, and a true fighter....

Aug 5, 2024

Passed away August 5, 2024 at the age of 47.

Beloved son of Iris Ortega and the late Alberto Medina. Dear father of Anna, Yakdiel, Angel, Luis and Yaniel (with lifelong partner Maria Martinez Rodriguez). Brother of Yashira Medina and the late Julio. Further survived by other relatives and friends.

Visitation at the WITKOWIAK FUNERAL HOME Chapel 529 West Historic Mitchell Street,...

Aug 3, 2024

Manuel Montoya Benavides passed away August 3, 2024 at the age of 77.

A visitation will be held at WITKOWIAK FUNERAL HOME on Monday, August 12, 2024 from 10 AM to the time of service at Noon. A burial at St. Adalbert Cemetery with Military Honors will follow.

Jul 15, 2024

Sylvia Ann Ferreira was born to her parents, Marlene Berkley and Manuel Ferreira on May 23, 1970. She was the second child of what turned into a large close knit family. As the only daughter, Sylvia quickly assumed the responsibility of “overseeing” her four brothers…a responsibility she took very seriously her entire life.

Sylvia also loved animals and leaves behind her...

Jul 13, 2024

Shirley Ann Barutha-Harrington age 73, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin went to eternal life on July 13, 2024. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 19 years, James Harrington, brother-in-law John Harrington, sister-in-law Jan (Bill) Weller, niece Shannon (Matt) Baumeister, nephew Brody (Heidi) Weller, sister Pat (Kurt) Mold and niece Stacy (Tom) Esser. She was preceded in death by her father,...

Jul 9, 2024

Jul 4, 2024

Raul R. Lopez Sr. (Husband, Father, Brother, Grandpa, Buelo), age 68, passed away surrounded by loved ones, Thursday, July 4th, 2024 in Milwaukee, WI.

Preceded in death by Siblings: Reymundo, Ruben, Roberto, Salome and Irma.

Cremation services were held on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Witkowiak Funeral Home followed by a private memorial service. Please feel free to share your most memorable...

Jun 23, 2024

Passed away unexpectedly on June 23rd, 2024 at the age of 38. 

Beloved son of Amalia M. Ferreira and the late Ruben S Ferreira. Also survived by his siblings, Ruben, Margarita & Angelo Ferreira. Loving father of Brayden & Charlotte Ferreira. Loving Uncle to Asariel Ferreira & Alexis Chavez. Further survived by many other friends & relatives Jimmy was loved by...

Jun 17, 2024

Dinah Carol Ross, age 59, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Monday, June 17, 2024.

Dinah was born on November 27, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois.  In recent years she moved to Milwaukee to be with her daughter Carla.  

A funeral is being planned in Chicago, Illinois and at this time no services are scheduled here in Milwaukee. 

WITKOWIAK FUNERAL...

Jun 13, 2024

Hector Munoz Sandoval, age 48, passed away at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, June 13, 2024.

Beloved husband to Evangelina Sanchez Jauregui.  Dear father of Ivan.  Survived by many other relatives and friends.  

A visitation will take place at ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1711 S. 9th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Friday, June 21, 2024, 10:00 AM until time of...