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Obituaries

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Obituary: Ruth Rose Kohler

Kohler, of Bayside, passed away at 95.

Ruth Rose Kohler, of Bayside, passed away on April 23 at the age of 95 . She is preceded in death by her husband Julius N. Kohler. Beloved mother of Marilyn K. (David) Franklin and Sandra Kohler (Scott) Stern. Loving "Mimi" of grandchildren Scott (Amber) Franklin, Andrew (Alla) Franklin, Jodie Stern and Jason Stern; and of great-grandchildren Melanie and Laci Franklin and Alexander and Julianna Franklin. Special thanks and gratitude to Lois, Aurora, Josie, Tristan, Mariya, Imelda, Debbie and the many others who provided loving care. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Congregation Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun, 2020 W. Brown Deer Rd. Interment will be held at Second Home Cemetery…

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Congregation Shalom

Friday, March 9, 2012

Nearly a Year Later, Mom Still Haunted by Son's Overdose Death

Door County man faces felony drug charges after accusations of providing drugs that killed 24-year-old in Fox Point.

Just a few nights ago, a Fox Point mother who lost her son, Tim Reck, to a drug overdose found the last Mother's Day card she ever received from him. That card illustrated just what kind of man Tim was, Kris Reck said. In it, he congratulated Kris, a music teacher, on a recent performance. He wrote that her solo gave him shivers when she hit the high notes and that he was very proud to be her son because he learned so many of his musical talents from her. Those musical talents landed him an occasional gig as a drummer with a band called Matthew Haeffel. Tim also played guitar and piano, and music was a big part of his life. "I wasn’t able to listen to his music for a while," Kris said. "When he was in the hospital (just before he died), we…

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Two Charged in Tosa Teen's Death Plead Not Guilty (in Wauwatosa Patch), Top Three Finalist for Summerfest Performance Remembers Fox Point Band Member, and Fox Point Police Department

Friday, February 17, 2012

Obituary: Helen Margaret Finley

This Bayside resident passed away at 78.

Helen Margaret Finley (Nee Sullivan, of Bayside, passed away on Feb. 13 at the age of 78. She was a resident of Los Gatos, CA, former longtime resident of Bayside, WI. Beloved wife of the late Richard Donald Finley. Loving mother of Anne Marie Finley of Arlington, VA, Margaret (Carlos) Almeida of San Jose, CA, and Robert G. Finley of Portage, MI. Treasured grandmother of Lauren Renee Almeida, Matthew Albert Almeida, Andrew Richard Almeida and Anastasia Helen Finley. Dear sister of Marie Grant, Walter (Sandy) Sullivan and Frank Sullivan. Dear sister-in-law of Cathleen Bleidorn and Thomas (Margaret) Finley. She is further survived by many caring nieces and nephews and well as good friends. Helen was born on Sept. 1, 1933 in Boston, MA She …

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St. Eugene Congregation

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Obituary: Marcia R. Kleinerman

This Bayside resident passed away at age 76.

Marcia R. Kleinerman (Nee Benner), of Bayside, passed away at age 76 on Feb. 13, 2012. She is preceded in death by the love of her life Dr. Leonard B. Kleinerman. Dear mother of David Kleinerman, Nathan (Teresa) Kleinerman, Karen (Michael) Waldman, and Mark (Amy) Kleinerman. Loving sister of Alan (Toni) Benner. Special Bubbie to nine grandchildren, six very dear nieces and nephews, many other cousins, relatives and friends. Funeral services 11 a.m. Friday at Congregation Shalom, 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point. Interment Spring Hill Cemetery, 166 S. Hawley Ct., Milwaukee. Our special thanks to the health care professionals at St. Luke’s Hospital including Dr. Hanna Cusey and the compassionate care provided at the Zilber Family …

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Congregation Shalom

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Obituary: Christine Mary Hanson

This Bayside resident passed away at age 94.

January 1, 1918 - February 3, 2012. Christine Mary Hanson (nee Di Fiore) of Bayside passed away at age 94. Beloved wife of William for 61 years. Cherished mother of Rita (Daryl) Melzer, Richard (Trisha), and Sheila (Howard) Johnston. Proud Grandma “Gramz” of Chad (Kristen) Hanson, Michael Melzer, Jason Hanson, Anne (Kevin Collis) Melzer, and Elizabeth Johnston. Beloved sister of Julia Grimes and sister-in-law of Regina DiFiore, Rose DiFiore and June (James) Stummeier. Also loved by many other relatives and friends. Christine served her country as a member of the USAF, and traveled all over Europe during her five year overseas assignment to Wiesbaden, Germany where she met and married Bill. Throughout her 30 years as an Air Force wife and …

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St. Eugene Congregation

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Hundreds Gather to Mourn Loss of Prominent Attorney Nathan Fishbach

Fox Point police directed traffic because of high attendance of funeral at Congregation Sinai Tuesday.

Hundreds of cars lined Port Washington Drive from Bradley Road to Maple Dale Middle School as mourners attended a funeral service for former interim U.S. attorney Nathan A. Fishbach at Congregation Sinai Tuesday. Fox Point police were outisde the congregation, directing traffic for the hundreds who attended the service. A Journal Sentinel article says Fishbach was only 58 years old when he succumbed to cancer. The article goes on to say: Fishbach served in the U.S. attorney's office for 13 years where he held a variety of posts, including deputy U.S. attorney and civil division chief. His work there focused on complex financial cases and he was named an honorary special agent of the Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation …

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Maple Dale School, Congregation Sinai, and Fox Point Police Department

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Milwaukee Admirals Founder Erwin J. Merar Remembered Fondly

Bayside's Merar, who founded the Admirals, recalled as man of integrity and business savvy.

Chances are, the next time they drop the puck at center ice for a Milwaukee Admirals game at the Bradley Center, few fans will recall the name Erwin J. Merar. However, if it wasn’t for Merar and his business savvy and commitment, Admirals hockey might never have existed. Merar, 87, of Bayside, passed away on Aug. 15, leaving behind his wife, Emmie, and sons David and Robert along with a large extended family. He also had many friends, both in the business community as well as those who remember his many years at Congregation Shalom in Fox Point. Merar left a legacy on the Milwaukee sports scene as the founder of the Admirals. Should you ask one of his sons to describe what type of man his father was, you will get a simple, direct answer. “…

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Congregation Shalom

Monday, February 21, 2011

Joe Lubar Blazed Independent Path

His parents find there was a whole new side of Joe they didn't even know was there.

Throughout his too-short life, Joe Lubar was known for his independence and character. It turns out that even his parents did not know the depth of that character and the many lives he touched. A scion of the well-known Lubar family – his grandfather, the philanthropist Sheldon Lubar, founded the family investment firm Lubar & Co., of which his father is now president – Joe could have had it all very easily. Instead, he chose to plot his own course, pursuing baseball before banking and choosing and keeping his friends based on their character. One avocation in which Joe would not have been called a risk-taker, though, was skiing. Joe had been skiing since he was 3 years old, and had taken yearly ski trips with family and friends. While he …

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Friends Remember Huegel as Cornerstone of Community

Stalwart Glendale citizen helped build Nicolet tradition from its beginning.

  • OBITUARIES
  • Jim Price
  • Sunday, January 30, 2011

Each August, the Nicolet School Board convenes its annual meeting where the taxpaying public takes over the district’s business of approving budgets and plans for the coming year. Occasionally, the members of the board are obliged to listen while the public speaks. And the public is obliged to elect a chairman to run the meeting. For about two decades, the only candidate ever to take the chair was Bill Huegel. “I don’t think there was ever another name,” long-time board member Marilyn Franklin said. “It was, ‘I nominate Bill Huegel,’ then ‘All in favor, say aye.’” Last year, in an unfortunate twist of fate, the late July flood forced the postponement of the annual meeting, which Huegel was again expected to chair, and at which he was to be…

Dr. James Reiels, Retired Supt.

7:53 pm on Sunday, January 30, 2011

Bill was one of those rare citizens whose service augmented excellence at Nicolet High. He loved the school, its students and staff. and its traditions of excellence. Bill worked with great furvor in passing bond referenda that funded building additons. As superintendent of Nicolet I could always count on Bill's support and honest feedback, whether the issue was concerned facilities or …   more ›

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