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In Loving Memory of Lynette Marie Rodger. Lynette Marie Rodger, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 10, 1950, passed away on January 21st, 2026 in Waukesha, Wisconsin at the age of 75. Family is not sharing service information at this time. Please keep them in your thoughts. May she rest in peace.
In Loving Memory of Tina Marie Marshall. Tina Marie Marshall, born in Dane County, Wisconsin on April 17th, 1961, passed away on January 17th, 2026 in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin at the age of 64. Family is not sharing service information at this time. Please keep them in your thoughts. May she rest in peace.
Thomas Lugo, born on January 17, 1946, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at the age of 79 surrounded by family in his home. Thomas was preceded in death by Estelle (Bella), with whom he shared over 30 years together. He was also preceded in death by his beloved parents, Manuela and Luico Lugo; his children, Ronald, Gordon, Geno, and Charlie; his grandchildren, Jenna G. and Michael; and his siblings, Arello, Joe, Lupe, Marie, and Jovita. He is lovingly survived by his children: Marty (Kathy), Gerald (Pat), Theodore, Delfino (Maria), Alberta, and Genevieve. Thomas leaves behind a large and cherished legacy through his grandchildren: Jason, Danny, Gordon Jr., Francisca, Louie (Maria), Jesse (Mandi), Antonio, Vanessa, Marisa, Nicholas, Steven (Alysha), Serena, Vicente, Jenna T., Cristina, Isabel, Luis, Lily, Rosie, Antonio Jr., Eli, Nathan, and Boden. He was a proud great-great-grandfather to William, Max, and Jack. Thomas will also be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, all of whom were touched by his life and presence. A Celebration of Life honoring Tom will be held on Saturday, January 17, at 3:00 p.m. , at the family home , 1628 S. 29th Street, Milwaukee. We invite all who knew and loved Tom to join us in remembering his life, sharing stories, and honoring the legacy he leaves behind. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
In Loving Memory of Dwight N Taylor. Dwight N. Taylor, born in Chicago, Illinois on December 5th, 1986, passed away on January 4th, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the age of 39. Family is not sharing service information at this time. Please keep them in your thoughts. May he rest in peace.
Luis Alberto Francisco Borda January 3, 1949 – January 1, 2026 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Luis “Lucho” Borda, who left us on January 1, 2026, just two days shy of his 77th birthday. Born in Santiago, Chile, on January 3, 1949, Luis immigrated to the United States in 1963. As a young man, he faced the challenges of starting over in a new country during a difficult era, yet he built a life grounded in hard work, perseverance, and quiet strength. Luis was drafted and inducted into the U.S. Army in February 1969 and dutifully served in Vietnam, being honorably discharged in November 1970. His service reflected his sense of duty and commitment to his adopted homeland. In 1973, Luis married the love of his life, Linda Borda (née Crawford), and together they shared over 52 years of love, partnership, and family. He worked as a skilled CNC machinist for 25 years at Louis Allis/Magnetek Corporation and later retired from Ladish Corporation in 2015. Luis was a man of resilience and quiet strength—a calming presence in his family. Known for his intelligence, attention to detail, and resourcefulness, he approached every challenge with patience and care. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, tending to his yard, and working with his hands, finding pride and peace in a job well done. He loved his family immensely, especially his wife, children, and grandchildren, and there was not a person he did not help. Proud and principled, he was a strict man who spoke little but always spoke up when it mattered. Even though he valued hard work, he never missed an event for his kids or grandkids, showing that family always came first. Even during his final year, when his health began to decline, Luis was more concerned with his family than himself—always putting their needs and well-being above his own. Preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Marina (née Hidalgo) Borda; his brother and best friend, Pablo Borda Jr.; and his in-laws, including his father and mother-in-law, James V. Crawford and Fern (née Shandal), and siblings-in-law Connie (Jim) Geary, Katie (Bob) Paul, Jerry Crawford, Daniel Crawford, and James R. Crawford. Luis leaves behind his loving wife, Linda; his sister Maria (Larry) Wiesner; his son Luis (Marybeth) Borda; his daughter Lisa (Octavio Rivera, Jr.) Borda-Rivera; and his cherished grandsons, Jorge Vasquez-Borda, Jacob Borda, Carsen Daugherty, and Roman Borda. He is also survived by his brothers- and sisters-in-law: Genevieve “Genny” Borda, Terry (Barbara Muraco) Crawford, Nancy Wozniak, Debbie (Terry) Tariq, and Julianne Harris; his half-siblings Maximo Borda Dupry and Juana Eliana Borda Dupry; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Luis’ legacy of humility, quiet strength, deep love for his family, and unwavering work ethic lives on through his children. His care, commitment, and generosity will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. A celebration of Luis's life will be held on January 31, 2026, at the Heritage Funeral Home. 4800 S. 84th Street. Greenfield, WI 53228, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, during which he will receive military honors in recognition of his service. The family invites all who knew and loved him to join in honoring his remarkable life. His wife Linda would also like to extend a special heartfelt thanks to their daughter Lisa who used her nursing skills and dedicated care to help her father in his time of need and to Linda's sister, Nancy Wozniak who supported our family and helped us care for him in the comfort of his home during his final days. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Luis’ name to the IPF Foundation, an independent nonprofit solely focused on accelerating research for treatments and cures for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Rest easy, “Don Lucho.” You will be missed.
In Loving Memory of Judy McLeod Judy McLeod, 59, passed away December 30th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born September 28th, 1966 she is survived by her loving husband Doug, daughters Tiffany (Sumo) Druszczak, Hope (Mitch) Narish, sons Connor McLeod and Duncan McLeod, Granddaughters Katie and Jenna (Tiffany) Brick. She is preceded in death by her son Douglas McLeod II. Judy enjoyed being a CNA for many years. A dedicated wife and mother, she will be remembered as a woman with a giant heart, love, humor and kindness. Her family held a private service in her memory. May she rest in peace with her Lord and Savior.
LeRoy T. Eschendal, Jr, age 69 of Milwaukee, WI passed away on December 27, 2025. LeRoy was born on March 11, 1956 to LeRoy Sr and Maxine Eschendal of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Terri who he missed deeply. LeRoy had quite a sense of humor and made an impression on everyone he met! He retired from the City of Milwaukee. LeRoy is survived by his daughter Amy (Matthew) Kirsch and grandson Isaac. Further survived by his sisters Patti (Rick) Krajewski and Christine (Stanley) Jacoby and his niece Jamie Krajewski. Along with many other loving family, dear friends and neighbors and his dog Abby, who brought him constant companionship. Plans for a celebration of life are being finalized and will be shared with family and friends soon.
In loving memory of John Leonard Grandsard - July 13, 1943 – December 17, 2025 John Grandsard went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2025 at age 82. John was born in Oak Park, Illinois to parents August and Mary Beth Grandsard. He attended DePaul University in Chicago and eventually met his wife, Mary Ann Griesemer, from Milwaukee, WI, on a blind date. They married and moved to Wisconsin where John enjoyed working in the banking industry for many years. John loved his country and faithfully served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He greatly appreciated when people would approach him and thank him for his service to his country. John was a follower of Jesus Christ, a loving and devoted husband, and a caring father and grandfather. He enjoyed travelling, riding roller coasters, reading books by Max Lucado, making people laugh with his corny jokes and crazy faces, and spontaneously breaking out in song wherever he went. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. John was survived by his loving wife and faithful caregiver, Mary Ann Grandsard, of almost 56 years of marriage; his daughter, Dawn Klinkosh (Jerry); his son, David Grandsard (LeeAnn); his six grandchildren, Natalie, Noah, Amber, Noelle, Abigail, and Nora; and his brother, Robert (Peggy) Grandsard. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2025 at Poplar Creek Church 17770 W. Cleveland Ave. New Berlin, WI. Visitation will be at 5pm and the service will follow at 6pm.
Anthony L. Vargas, age 49, of Milwaukee, passed away on December 17, 2025, at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Anthony, lovingly known as Tony, was born on March 18, 1976, the son of the late Louis E. Vargas and the late Deborah R. Travis. He grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and later made his home in Milwaukee. Tony took great pride in his work as a professional welder at Appleton Electric in South Milwaukee. He was known for his strong work ethic, generosity, and kind heart. Tony would truly give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. Above all, Tony cherished time spent with his family and lifelong friends. He especially loved cookouts and family gatherings, which brought him the greatest joy. He also enjoyed attending live concerts and making memories with those he loved. Tony is survived by his two sons, Timothy Joseph Vargas and Alexander Vargas; his sister, Olivia (Aaron) Deprez; his brothers, Timothy Soto and Joseph (Jenne) Soto; his aunts, Linda Vargas and Jane Vargas; his uncle, Robert Vargas; along with many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis E. Vargas and Deborah R. Travis; his beloved sister, Gina (Vargas) Pena; and his beloved grandparents. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Robert Lovett Davis, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin, of natural causes. Bob was born in South Carolina to Oscar and Virginia, both of whom preceded him in death. Over the course of his life, he made his way north and built a life filled with stories, friendships, and moments of laughter. He was known to many for his sharp wit and unforgettable sense of humor. Bob had a lifelong talent for telling stories and jokes—often funny, sometimes a little dirty, and always delivered with perfect timing. Laughter followed him easily, and he brought that humor into the lives of friends, family, and anyone lucky enough to spend time with him. He was a man who formed many friendships over the years and valued kindness above all else. Bob was always willing to lend a hand, offer advice, or simply show up when someone needed help. His generosity of spirit and genuine concern for others left a lasting impression on those who knew him. Bob was the father of nine children. He was preceded in death by his son, Gary. He is survived by his children Jeff, Sarah, David, John, Terri, Nick, Billy, and Kim. While life and circumstance meant he was not always as present as he might have wished, he cared deeply for all of his children and his extended family. His love was real, even if imperfect, and it remained with him throughout his life. He will be remembered as a man with a big heart, a mischievous sense of humor, and a deep care for those around him. Bob’s legacy lives on in the memories, laughter, and stories shared by the many people whose lives he touched. He will be missed. Here is a song written for Bob: https://suno.com/song/7562c94f-72d7-4875-9193-79fd763801e4?sh=zq4ybCIvcNSu4sxT A future celebration of life will be planned and posted on his Facebook and at Cesar’s Inn.
