Portrait of Elizabeth "Betty" J. Kowalski

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Kowalski

, Wisconsin

(nee Held) Franklin. Passed to Eternal Life under the pink moon, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, age 95 years. The world lost an angel. She is loved by so many, one of the kindest humans to grace this planet. The world is a better place for having you in it. Thank you for being a great role model! Beloved wife of the late Richard “Dick” Kowalski. Dear mother of Marguerite Daniel, Robert (Kathy) Kowalski, Rosie (Len) Kopet, and Loving grandmother of Ben (Jen Simpson), Amy (Josh) Steuerwald, Carrie (Jonathan Stevens) Kowalski, Steven (Erika) Kopet, Devon (Kendra) Kopet, and Stephanie Kopet. Great-grandmother of Elyse, Adele and Asher Steuerwald, Abbey and Junie Stevens, Anthony Lopez-Kopet, and Crew Kopet. Sister of Beverly McCarthy and brother of Ronald (Sue) Held. Preceded in death by her parents Frank and Mary Held, sister Marion Trumbell and brother Ernie Held. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many…

Portrait of John Lee Laube

John Lee Laube

, Wisconsin

South Milwaukee. Passed to Eternal Life Wednesday, March 25, 2026, age 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Linda. Brother of Mary (William) Larson, Sherry (Terry Kelly) Laube, and Janet Patrick. Dear friend of Linda and Tom Weber, and Ron, Margarita and Isabella Cutino. Preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Pearl Laube, and sister Betty (Roy) Anderson. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation Monday, April 6, 2026, at Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church (9741 W. Beloit Rd.) 4PM until time of Funeral Service at 6PM. Interment Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery – Union Grove at 1PM. Retired employee of the Milwaukee County House of Corrections in Franklin and retired member of the U.S. Air Force.

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