Obituary Listing

Ira E. Roberts

Ira E. Roberts

Jun 7, 2016

Died June 7, 2016 at the age of 55 years. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 14 from 1-4PM with cremation to follow. Brett Funeral Home 2001 W. Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233 (414) 342-0692

Mary R. Russell

Mary R. Russell

Jun 6, 2016

(Nee Glynn) Entered into Eternal Life on June 6, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband Patrick who died on June 6, 1993 and her sister Gail. Survived by her brother Michael Glynn, nieces Laurie Winter, Bridget (Joshua) Morgan, nephews Jimmy Winter, Tim (Tricia) Winter and Patrick Glynn. Further survived by other relatives and many dear friends. Mary was a...

Paul Joseph Tracey

Paul Joseph Tracey

May 28, 2016

Died Saturday, May 28, 2016. Born February 25, 1950 in Janesville, WI. Preceded in death by his parents William and Alice Tracey, his brother John and sister Mary Beth Tracey. Survived by his wife of 31 years Barbara (nee Petry) Tracey and daughters Clara and Moira Tracey. Brother of Mary Ann McCann, Peter (Sindy) Tracey, Steve (the late Mary) Tracey,...

William Howard Brand

William Howard Brand

May 10, 2016

Died Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Born August 9, 1953 in Philadelphia, Mississippi, the son of Benjamin John and Elizabeth (nee Coleman) Brand. Survived by his wife Francine Marie Brand and a host of other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, May 13 at 1PM with a service at 2PM. A cremation of...

Donna Irene Maxwell-Kreuser

Donna Irene Maxwell-Kreuser

May 5, 2016

Died May 5, 2016. Born April 22, 1960, the daughter of Emmett and Theresa (nee Falkner) Maxwell in Chicago, Illinois. Survived by her husband Hans Karl Kreuser, her children Christopher and Terri Maxwell, ten grandchildren as well as many other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 17 with a service at...

Gumersinda "Sinda" Serrano

Gumersinda "Sinda" Serrano

Apr 30, 2016

Died April 30, 2016 at the age of 102 years. Preceded in death by her parents Jose and Matilde Reyes and her beloved husband Americo Serrano as well as her daughters Maria Serrano and Theresa Velasquez and grandson Roberto William Serrano, Jr. Loving mother "mami" of Carmen (the late Roberto) Roman, Delores Velazquez, Anibar (Lupe), Roberto William (Lupe Hernandez), Americo,...

Shawn Douglas Welsh

Shawn Douglas Welsh

Apr 29, 2016

Died April 29, 2016 at the age of 54 years. Preceded in death by his parents Stephen and Audrey (nee Smith) Welsh and brother Stephen Welsh, III. Survived by his sister April Welsh, brothers Alan and Daniel Welsh, nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends. No services were held. Inurnment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee. Brett Funeral Home (414) 342-0692

Miragliotta Angelina

Miragliotta Angelina

Apr 27, 2016

Died April 27, 2017 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Born January 15, 1930 in Italy, the daughter of Nick and Rosaria (nee Nardo) Miragliotta. Angelina immigrated to Milwaukee with her parents as a young adult and was employed in the book bindery business. A memorial Mass was celebrated in the student chapel at Marquette University High School on May 11. Burial of...

Jane Catherine Maher

Jane Catherine Maher

Mar 28, 2016

Died Monday, March 28, 2016. Born July 24, 1920 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Walter Gregory and Irene Genevieve (nee Hickey) Mahar. Preceded in death by William P. Maher, D.D.S., her husband of 58 years. Survived by her children John, Fr. Michael Maher, S.J. of Spokane, and Catherine (Robert) Preussler of Genesee and sister-in-law Bridie (Thomas) Driscoll of Winter...

Gerrand Guy Johnson

Gerrand Guy Johnson

Mar 28, 2016

Died Monday, March 28, 2016 in West Allis, WI. Born September 12, 1978 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Sheila Johnson and Connie Mack Gillespie. A service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church (W. Wisconsin Avenue at N. 19th Street) in Milwaukee on Monday, April 4 at 12 noon with a visitation at church from 11AM until time of...

Sandra Jo "Sandy" Longmire

Sandra Jo "Sandy" Longmire

Mar 21, 2016

Gained her "Angels Wings" on March 21, 2016 at the age of 60 years. She will be dearly missed by many family members and friends. For over thirty years, Sandy worked for Goodwill Industries. A visitation will be held at Church of Christ Southside (1933 W. Grange Ave. in Milwaukee) on Thursday, March 24 from 9:30AM until time of service...

Eugenio Casiano "Gino" Rodriguez

Eugenio Casiano "Gino" Rodriguez

Feb 28, 2016

Found peace on Sunday, February 28, 2016. Survived by his parents Lucy and Eugenio Rodriguez. Loving father to Meghan Blanchette, Tori Wallace Rodriguez and Selena Wallace Rodriguez. Also survived by his brother Julio Rodriguez and sister Concessa Alonso. Uncle to Miguel and Eduardo Alonso. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Best friend of Nate Smith. A...

Carole Jean Streeter

Carole Jean Streeter

Feb 19, 2016

Age 70 of Milwaukee. Found eternal peace on February 19, 2016. She was born to the late Harold and Alona Cepress on June 4, 1945 in Milwaukee. She is survived by her daughter Laura, son Jerry, 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom and daughter Donna. A memorial gathering will be held at...

Alice Catherine Donohoe

Alice Catherine Donohoe

Feb 11, 2016

(Nee Ballenger). Entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the age of 87. Alice was born on November 3, 1928 in Beckley, West Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Ethel (nee Lively) Ballenger. She is survived by her children Kathleen, Jeannine Jacob, Denis (the late Karen F.), Jerome (Deborah), Alice Ann Whaley, Christopher...

Debra Lee Sleger

Debra Lee Sleger

Feb 8, 2016

Of Cudahy. Entered into Eternal Life on February 8, 2016 at the age of 57 years. Preceded in death by her parents Stanley and June (nee Wudtke) Sleger. Survived by her brother Mark Sleger. A visitation will be held at Forest Hill Memorial Park in Oak Creek, Wisconsin on Thursday, March 10 from 1:30 until 2:30PM with a prayer service...

Craig N. Gleason

Craig N. Gleason

Jan 2, 2016

January 2, 2016, age 56.  Craig lost his 8 year battle to brain cancer.  He fought with all he had to try and beat his "companion" as he called his tumor.  Craig's passion was hiking and being in the outdoors.  Even though he had cancer he was able to hike 2/3 of the Appalachian Trail in 2010. Craig is preceded...

Frederick Allen Sims

Frederick Allen Sims

Dec 23, 2015

Transitioned into the hereafter on December 23, 2015 at the age of 61 years. Preceded in death by his father Jerome Sims, brother Jerauld Sims and foster parents Armstead and Roberta Henry. Survived by his mother Veatrice Woolards, brothers Arnold Sims and Jerome Sims, II, sister Dolores Henry and aunts Inez Herzer and Shirley Banks. Also survived by foster siblings,...

Jane Quinn Archibald

Jane Quinn Archibald

Dec 18, 2015

A long-time resident of the Milwaukee area, died Friday, December 18, 2015 at the Milwaukee Catholic Home. Born to Ralph and Emma Archibald on August 23, 1919 in Negaunee, Michigan, Jane received her Bachelors Degree from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee. She worked briefly in Marquette, Michigan and Grand Rapids, Michigan before continuing her education at Loyola University where she...

Robert A. Graun

Robert A. Graun

Dec 1, 2015

Born October 12, 1960 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Died December 1, 2015 in Springfield, Illinois where he had lived for many years. Preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Phyllis (nee Petty) Graun and his sister Judy Prasch. Survived by his brothers Edward, Marvin and David and his sisters Laurie Nichols and Donna Baxter. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other...

Gary Lee Biermann

Gary Lee Biermann

Sep 30, 2015

Born August 3, 1948 and entered into Eternal Life on September 30, 2015. Gary will be deeply missed by his many friends. He was a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and a war hero. He retired from work as an air traffic controller stationed at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee. Complete services and burial...