OBITUARIES

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...

Jun 8, 2024

Funeral service for Maria will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at WITKOPWIAK FUNERAL HOME, 529 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin at 12:00 PM.  A visitation will take place at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until time of funeral.  Burial to follow in Good Hope Cemetery, Greenfield, Wisconsin.  Maria passed away on June 8, 2024 at the...

Jun 7, 2024

Senurs Redmond Williams passed away on June 7, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Beloved wife of Jamaal Williams.Arrangements pending. WITKOWIAK FUNERAL HOMEThomas A. Morris, Associate

Jun 5, 2024

Pedro Sebastian Roman was born on June 5, 2024 and passed away on June 5, 2024 at 4:31 AM at Aurora West Allis Hosptial.  

He is the cherished son of Marcia Garcia and Marcelino Roman.

A memorial visitation will take place at WITKOWIAK FUNERAL HOME, 529 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 1:00 PM until time of service...

Jun 3, 2024

Hilda passed away with her family at her side on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Cross Roads of Pewaukee, in Waukesha, Wisconsin.  Visitation will take place at WITKOWIAK FUNERAL HOME, 529 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM.  A Mass will follow at ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1747 S. 9th...

Jun 2, 2024

 John Thielmann passed away in Milwaukee on June 2, 2024 at age 71, surrounded by loving family including his special friend Linda.  He was born August 20, 1952 and grew up in the town of Granville.   After graduating James Madison HS in Milwaukee, he earned a degree in History from College of Racine/Dominican College and was a Fraternity and...

May 31, 2024

Athelstan Best, age 88 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin on May 31, 2024. Arrangements are pending at this time.  Interment will take place in Barbados.  WITKOWIAK FUNERAL HOMEThomas A. Morris, Associate

May 25, 2024

Francisco Ginorio Cedeno of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the age of 72 at Acension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.A visitation will take place at WITKOWIAK FUNERAL HOME, 529 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 9:00 AM until time of funeral at 11:00 AM.  Interment to follow in St. Adalbert...

May 25, 2024

Genoveva Tamez Garza, age 63, of Port Washington, Wisconsin, passed away at Aurora Medical Center Grafton, on May 25, 2024.A visitation followed by Mass will take place at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 10:00 AM until time of Mass at 12:00 PM. Cremation to follow.  WITKOWIAK FUNERAL HOMEThomas A. Morris, Associate