Obituary Listing

Jan 18, 2026

Donna Pawlak made her journey home at the age of 59 on January 18, 2026.  She will be forever missed and in the hearts of those who knew her. A memorial with a prayer blessing will take place on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Brett Funeral Home, 2001 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233

Jan 12, 2026

Dianna Sue Decker passed away on January 12, 2026.  She will be missed by those who knew and loved her.  A private memorial with a prayer blessing was held at Brett Funeral Home on Thursday, August 20th, at 11:15 a.m. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.

Brett Funeral Home served the family.

Dec 25, 2025

Judy Smith of Milwaukee passed peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, and joyfully joined her very best friend, Justine Leonard, her

beloved sister Joanne Smith Hanschman (Ronald), and her cherished parents Lena and Harry Smith, for a heavenly reunion and holiday

celebration. For those who knew and loved Judy, it is easy to imagine...

Dec 22, 2025

Blia Lee was born on June 15, 1941, in Laos to Za Chao Lee and Mai Moua. She was born to eternal life on December 22, 2025, at the age of 84, surrounded by loved ones. Everyone who knew Blia loved her deeply. Her warm smile and genuine kindness lit up every room she entered. She had a special...

Dec 5, 2025

Funeral Services are pending venue arrangements.  This obit will be updated with the date and time of David's Celebration of Life at a later date.

Brett Funeral Home is serving the family.

Nov 28, 2025

Garet Gregg Peronto, beloved son of Katrina Bowen and Christopher Peronto, passed away on November 28, 2025. Garet was cherished deeply by family and friends, who will forever hold his memory close to their hearts. Known for his kind spirit and the joy he brought to those around him, Garet's presence will be profoundly missed. Survived by his parents...

Nov 16, 2025

Lester Wilbur passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 77.  A private prayer memorial was held at Brett Funeral Home, located at 2001 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. He will be missed by all those who loved and knew him.

Nov 8, 2025

Raymond Castro I

Was born to Eternal Life on November 08, 2025.  He will always be loved and sincerely missed by his family and friends.

Private family services will be held.

Brett Funeral Home is serving the family.

Nov 5, 2025

Shuntell Harbor passed away on November 5, 2025.   A private prayer memorial was held at Brett Funeral Home, located at 2001 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233, on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 1p.m.. She will be missed by all those who loved and knew her.

Oct 29, 2025

Glen A. Plunkett passed away in his home on Wednesday October 29th 2025

He had a passion for cooking, trying different recipes. He was generous to the people in his apartment community. He looked after specific people in his bldg. He also had a green thumb as he was an avid gardener. He had many interests from...

Oct 27, 2025

Russell E. Thomas passed away on October 27, 2025, at the age of 67.  A private prayer memorial was held at Brett Funeral Home, located at 2001 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233, on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. May he rest in peace.

Oct 22, 2025

Dillon J. Gilbert passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2025 at the young age of 25. He is preceded into eternal life by Donald (grandfather) and Skie (family dog). Dillon leaves on earth Don (father), Jaime (mother), Alice (grandmother), Faith (sister), John (brother), Preston (nephew), and countless aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Though he had his troubles, Dillon will...

Oct 20, 2025

Michael passed to Eternal Life on October 20 at the age of 40. Survived by his parents John Donahue and Maureen Hart-Donahue, brother Timothy (Michelle) and other relatives and friends.

Michael graduated from St. Monica School, Marquette University High School and UW-Madison.  He was a lifetime member of the National Eagle Scout Association and served as an...

Sep 28, 2025

Kathleen passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2025.  She will be missed by all those who knew and loved her.  A private prayer memorial was held at Brett Funeral Home, located at 2001 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233, on Wednesday, August 4, 2026, at 2:30p.m..

Sep 22, 2025

Frank passed away on September 22, 2025.  He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.  There will be a memorial with a prayer and blessing at Brett Funeral Home, located at 2001 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233, at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026, in honor of his life.

Aug 30, 2025

James Blanks passed away on August 30, 2025.  He will be missed and forever loved by those who knew him.  A private memorial and prayer blessing was held at Brett Funeral Home on July 30th at 12 p.m.

Brett Funeral Home served the family.

Aug 15, 2025

Margaret C.  Koch, nee Kruse  (Katy)  obit

Margaret Catherine. Koch, (nee Kruse) known as Katy, passed away at the Milwaukee Lutheran Home on Friday, August 15, 2025.  She was 94 years old.

Katy was born on January 12, 1931, the adopted daughter of Godfrey and Catherine Kruse from Antigo, WI.  She was an only child...

Aug 11, 2025

Charles Arnold was born on September 5, 1963, and entered eternal life on August 11, 2025, at the age of 61.  A private prayer memorial was held at Brett Funeral Home, located at 2001 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. He will be missed by all those who loved and knew...

Aug 4, 2025

James Flack passed away on August 04, 2025.  He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.  A private memorial with a prayer and blessing over the ashes was held at Brett Funeral Home on Thursday, July 30th.

Brett Funeral Home served the family.

Jun 23, 2025

Carol Jean Hoepner Ehrmann, aged 73, passed away June 23, 2025.

Carol was born October 11, 1951 in West Allis to Wilmer and Pearl (Blesener) Hoepner. She spoke fondly of her first job at Burger King, first car (an orange/white Chevy Camaro) and seeing The Beatles live in 1964.

She met her husband, Pete, in...