Maria Borsh
Maria Borsh (nee Dorfman) died on Dec. 12, 2023, at the age of 87.
Beloved wife of the late Vladimir Borsh. Cherished mother of Margarita (Nick) Kramarchuk and dear grandmother of Yury Radov. Further survived by other loving relatives and dear friends.
A graveside service was held on Dec. 13th at Mound Zion Cemetery, Brookfield. Rabbi Alexander Milchtein officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice appreciated.
Bradly Dean Brunson
Bradly Dean Brunson died at the age of 56.
Beloved husband of Ann Sanford Jacobs. Cherished father of Oliver Sanford, Julia Rose, and Jacob Tanner Brunson. Dear son-in-law of Ronald Jacobs. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Funeral service held Dec. 3 at the Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral home. Rabbi David Cohen officiated. Memorial contributions to Milwaukee Jewish Community Relations Council or Hunger Task Force appreciated.
Robert Chiger
Robert Chiger died Nov. 28, 2023 at the age of 83.
Beloved husband for 55 wonderful years of Vicki Chiger (nee Kitsis). Cherished father of Melanie (Nick) Ribich and Ross (Sarah) Chiger. Loving Papi of Mia, Cameron and Noah Ribich and Madeline Chiger. Further survived by other loving relatives and dear friends. Preceded in death by his dear parents, Ernest and Jane Chiger; his dear aunt, Margaret Rose; and fond cousin, Gina Rose Padilla. The family wishes to express a very special thank you to all of Robert’s loyal clientele of over 60 years.
Funeral services held Nov. 30 at Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun, River Hills. Interment followed at Spring Hill Cemetery, Milwaukee. Rabbi Jessica Barolsky and Cantor David Barash officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorial contributions made to Hillel International or URJ Camp Harlam appreciated.
Maxine Dee Cohn
Maxine Dee Cohn (nee Shovers) passed away on Nov. 20, 2023, at the age of 86.
Maxine was a smart-as-a-whip, take-charge force to be reckoned with. She opened her own business, The Mail Stop in 1984 and ran it for 11 years — something she took great pride in as she expertly wrapped and shipped packages for her customers.
A “do-er” for as long as she was physically able, Maxine excelled at playing golf and tennis, passing along her love of the latter to her children and grandchildren. Maxine was a Bridge Master who frequented statewide tournaments with her beloved husband, Ronnie, who passed away in 2022. Together, Ronnie and Maxine shared their joy of playing cards and other games with their children and grandchildren — from Seven-Up to Secret to Rummikub and Foo — and there was often a complicated jigsaw puzzle in progress on their family room game table.
Family came above all else in Maxine’s heart. Known to practically everyone as “Gaga,” she was a fierce defender and champion of her grandchildren especially, and nothing brought her more joy than to spend time with her brood — whether in her home or in her favorite getaway spot, Door County. Family time meant cooking and baking with and for her family, and she was the host for decades of holidays and special occasions. Family favorites included banana chocolate chip muffins, lazy daisy cake, chocolate cake, homemade hot fudge, plus plum kuchen for Rosh Hashanah, latkes for Hanukkah and mandelbrot for Passover.
Maxine leaves behind her grateful family, who will carry on her legacy. Cherished mother of Scott Cohn, Barrie (Bob) Merar and BJ (Elyse) Cohn. Loving Gaga of Alexandra Cohn, JP (Karli) Cohn, Jonathan (Alea) Cohn, Dani Merar, Mardee (Adam) Nelson, Benjamin Cohn, Ariel Cohn and dear great-grandmother of Arianna Diaz and Liam Nelson. Fond sister-in-law of Sari (Ken) Miller. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald Cohn. Further survived by other loving relatives and dear friends.
Graveside funeral services were held Nov. 22 at Spring Hill Cemetery. Rabbi Taylor Poslosky officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorial contributions to American Heart Association or West Side Montessori Academy appreciated.
Allen Davidson
Allen J. Davidson, of Brown Deer, died on Nov. 24, 2023, at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife Suzanne, daughter Abby, son David, and sister Estelle. Allen was born in Detroit, Michigan, where he was educated and later taught at a high school. Later he became a computer programmer, working first in the Detroit area and Ann Arbor, then in the Milwaukee area until his retirement.
Allen was interested in aeronautics and took flying lessons. He was well acquainted with cars and took care of repairing some of his own. He taught Jewish dancing (and met his wife-to-be at a dance class). He wrote essays about many topics just for his own satisfaction. He was an excellent photographer and created a large collection of family pictures and interesting, beautiful scenes.
Above all, Allen was a truly wonderful husband and father.
Graveside funeral service was held on Nov. 27 at Second Home Cemetery.
Rabbi Pinchas Yehuda Levin officiated.
Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family.
Harriet Goldman
Harriet Goldman (née Weiss), a beacon of kindness and strength, passed away on Nov. 22, 2023, at the age of 92. Born in Milwaukee on May 9, 1931, Harriet’s life was a testament to resilience and love. Despite a challenging childhood, she emerged as a compassionate and devoted parent, sibling and friend. She graduated from North Division High School, where her journey took a romantic turn at 15 when she met Joseph Goldman, a charming army veteran, at a JCC dance. Their love blossomed, leading to a lifelong partnership that began with their marriage on May 29, 1949.
Harriet’s life was marked by her active engagement in community service, notably with the Women’s American ORT, where she managed resale shops in Milwaukee. Later, she brought her talents to JC Penney’s catalog customer service department, retiring at 62. Her dedication to her work was paralleled only by her devotion to her family.
Harriet’s absence leaves a void in the hearts of many, but her memory endures as a symbol of unwavering strength and unconditional love. After 35 years, she is now reunited with her beloved Joe. Known for her unique culinary skills, Harriet humorously boasted about her never-used oven and her talent for microwaving pasta.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Goldman, in 1988 and her sister, Rose (the late Herbert) Blackman. Harriet is lovingly remembered by her children, Barry Goldman (Penny) and Patti Goldman Langer (Jeffrey); her sister, Annette (the late Gerald) Rosen; her cherished grandchildren, Leslie (Adam) Pinto, Jodi (Jordan) Rifkin, Aaron (AJ) (Romy) Langer, and Marci (Jesse) Masur; and her nine great-grandchildren, Ava, Jonah, Teddie, Dylan, Zevi, Eli, Bassie, Avi, and Maya. Her legacy also lives on through numerous nieces and nephews.
A private service at Mound Zion Cemetery honored Harriet’s remarkable life, as we bid farewell to a woman whose profound impact will be felt for generations. Her spirit, characterized by deep family love and a resilient character, will forever be cherished and remembered. Rabbi Ron Shapiro officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorial contributions to Gigi’s Playhouse of Milwaukee or Friendship Circle appreciated.
Corinne “Corky” Horn
Corinne “Corky” Horn (nee Jacobson) died Nov. 21, 2023, at the age of 93.
Corky was the wife of the late Alexander Horn, mother of Elyse (Alberto “Tito”) Canas and Melinda “Mindy” (William) Edwards, grandmother of Sam (Rachel) Canas and Michael (Emma) Edwards, and great-grandmother of Benjamin Canas. Further survived by other loving relatives and dear friends.
A graveside service was held on Nov. 27 at Second Home Cemetery, Milwaukee. Rabbi Joel Alter officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society appreciated.
Eudice Kagen
Eudice Kagen, nee Fodiman, died Dec. 5, 2023 at the age of 91.
Eudie was born in Milwaukee on February 27, 1932 to Harry and Beatrice (Schnoll) Fodiman. She graduated from Wauwatosa High School and attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
Eudie married Sydney Kagen in Milwaukee in 1962. They moved to Southern California and settled in the city of Anaheim. Sydney passed away in 1970 and Eudie married Jerry Steinberg in 2010. They were together until his death in 2020.
A member of Temple Beth Emet in Anaheim for over six decades, Eudie was active in various activities including mah-jongg, the Yiddish club, and the Ezra Center. She was b’nai mitzvah at Beth Emet in 2006 at age 74.
Eudie was predeceased by her three younger sisters, Jackie, Sharlene, and Ferol. She is survived by her son Elliot and daughters Holli, Cherie (Todd) Creager and Laurie (Bob) Andrews. She was beloved “Grandma Eudie” to granddaughters Sara, Allison, Rachel, Arielle, and Danna, and great-grandson Ethan. She also leaves numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Interment is at Harbor Lawn – Mt. Olive Memorial Park in Costa Mesa, California
Elaine Keller
Elaine Keller (nee Golper) died on Nov. 30th, 2023 at the age of 92.
Beloved wife of the late Bernard Keller. Loving mother of Lee Anne Keller, Scott Keller and Dana (Pradip) Gopal. Proud grandmother of Devran (Alison) Gopal, Kaila (Dylan) Lee, London Keller and Aiden Keller.
Graveside funeral service held on December 4th at Second Home Cemetery, Milwaukee. Rabbi Noah Chertkoff officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorial contributions to Congregation Shalom appreciated.
Charles Evans Kozoll
Charles Evans Kozoll, of Champaign, Illinois, died Nov. 22, 2023. He was 85.
Born April 12, 1938 in Milwaukee. Graduated from Washington High School, 1956, and University of Michigan, Boston University, and Columbia University. Degrees in areas of political science, adult learning and organizational psychology. Associate director of continuing education and professor of education at University of Illinois. Associate director of continuing education and professor of education at University of Illinois. Author of 23 nonfiction books.
Member of Sinai Temple, Champaign; served as board member and president.
Survived by loving wife Joan Kozoll, Cherished son Richard (Jennifer), dear grandsons Ethan and Parker, sisters Pamela (Steven) Adelman, Sheila (Hyam) Eglash and loving brother Michael. Charles was preceded in death by cherished parents Harry and Becky Kozoll and his beloved son Scott
Place of Burial Mt Hope Cemetery, Champaign, Dec. 1, 2023 with Morgan Memorial Home, Savoy, Illinois. Memorials may be sent to Sinai Temple, 3104 W Windsor Road, Champaign, Illinois, 61822.
Aleksandr (Rafuel Aron) Kushnir
Aleksandr (Rafuel Aron) Kushnir died Nov. 25, 2023 at the age of 88.
Beloved father of Viktoriya (Vita) Kushnir. Loving grandfather of Shmuel Kushnir and Chaim Chona (Chaya Mushka) Scherbina. Further survived by other loving relatives and dear friends.
A graveside service was held on Nov. 27 at Agudas Achim Cemetery, Cudahy. Rabbi Dovid Rapoport officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Peltz Center for Jewish Life, 2233 W. Mequon Road, Mequon, WI 53092 or Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah, 6717 N. Green Bay Ave., Glendale, WI 53209.
Lawrence “Larry” Lauwasser
Lawrence “Larry” Lauwasser died on Dec. 2, 2023 at the age of 92.
Beloved husband of the late Esther Naomi Lauwasser (nee Fefer). Loving father of Jill (John) Mandel, Diana (Larry) Stolberg, and Karen (Barry) Mazin. Proud grandfather of Jeremy and Jacob Mandel; Jocelyn and Preston Stolberg; and Jared, Adam and Jessica Mazin. Dear brother of Richard (Audrey Brooks) Lauwasser, the late Anita (the late Samuel) Plotkin-Katz, and the late Albert (the late Bernice) Lauwasser. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Graveside funeral service held Dec. 5 at Mound Zion Cemetery, Brookfield. Rabbi Noah Chertkoff officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorial contributions made to Congregation Shalom, Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid or the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra appreciated.
Robert Rotter
Robert Rotter died in Florida on Nov. 30, 2023 at the age of 92.
Beloved husband of the late Marilyn Rotter (nee Mason). Loving father of Susan (Richard) Katz, Jaclyn (Patrick) Joda and Renee Rotter. Proud grandfather of Mara Franken, Linsey Kimmel, Maxwell Joda, Samuel Joda, Chelsea Rotter and Evan Rotter and great-grandfather of Matthew, Eva, Samantha, Andrew, Lillian, Elyse and Oliver. Dear brother of the late Harvey Rotter.
Private services; memorial service pending for 2024.
Memorial contributions to American Kidney Foundation appreciated.
Gertrude Sadowsky
Gertrude Sadowsky (nee Karp) died peacefully on Nov. 22, 2023, at the age of 94.
Beloved wife of the late Irvin I. Sadowsky. Cherished mother of Deborah (Jerrold) Wicentowski and Eddy (Carol Knabe ) Sadowsky. Loving grandmother of David Weinstein, Michael and Daniel Wicentowski, and dear great-grandmother of Sonam, Violet, Yaffa, and Tziona. Further survived by nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her 3 siblings.
Gertie was a lifelong resident of Milwaukee. At the tender age of 16, she met the man who would become the love of her life. They were married on the 4th of July, 1948. Gertie and Irv celebrated 61 anniversaries together, until his passing in 2010. We will remember Mom and Dad together; always focused on their family and serving the community for almost 30 years through their small grocery store.
The family wishes to thank the many “special angels” who have helped Mom live as full a life as possible and will always be part of “Team Gertie.”
A graveside service was held on November 24 at Anshai Lebowitz Cemetery, Milwaukee. Rabbi Wesley Kalmar officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made to the Jewish Home and Care Center, the Wisconsin Parkinson Association, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Helaine Tolkan Weil
Helaine Tolkan Weil died from Alzheimer’s Disease on Nov. 25, 2023, in Rancho Mirage, California.
Lainie was born in Milwaukee on January 11, 1941, to Monya and Phil Tolkan. She was the eldest daughter, followed by Susie Tolkan London (obm) and Kathy Tolkan Worly. Lainie attended Whitefish Bay High School and the University of Wisconsin – Madison, graduating in 1962.
Lainie married the love of her life, Tom Weil, on June 29, 1963, and enjoyed a 60-year marriage. Their children, Liz Weil Bornstein (Alan obm), Robert Weil (Ilene) and Richard Weil (Dara), remember her as a devoted mother, lifelong volunteer and fabulous cook and baker. Lainie was always the class mom for all three kids and was President of the School Boards at Indian Hill School and Maple Dale. She was also active on the Nicolet High School Board. As a former teacher, Lainie was a valued advocate and volunteer. She was a creative and successful fundraiser as President of the Mount Sinai Hospital Auxiliary Board in Milwaukee, and later, President of Philanthropy at Loma Linda University Hospital. After moving to Palm Springs as a full-time resident, she became President of Philanthropy for the Jewish Federation of the Desert. Lainie always found a way to give back. For her birthdays, in lieu of gifts, she would also ask friends to give children’s clothing and socks for donation to the pediatric trauma center at Loma Linda University Hospital. She also led an annual Passover food drive for those in need in the Palm Springs area.
Her friends and family remember Lainie for her chocolate chip cookies and matzo ball soup deliveries. Taking care of people mattered to Lainie. Every time a friend had a grandchild, the family received a handmade quilt with the baby’s name on it. She led her kids by example and truly lived by the adage that it feels good to do good. Lainie was a shining example of selflessness and generosity. She was pure sunshine.
Lainie’s love was so very special. She was good to the core, cared for everyone and always had something sweet to say about others. Her legacy of generosity and kindness will live on through her children and grandchildren. Lainie was a blessing in our lives, and we are all better for it.
She will be dearly missed by her loving husband, Tom; children, Liz, Rob and Rick; and her seven grandchildren: Talia Bornstein, Jackson Weil, Kate Bornstein, Lexi Weil, Jenna Weil, Ryan Weil and Jake Weil. Her sister, Kathy (Jay) Worly, brother-in-law, Gary London (Susie, obm), and cousins, June (David obm) Wallace and Suzy (Alan obm) Ettinger mourn her loss.
Private Burial took place at Greenwood Cemetery. A memorial service was held on December 1 at The Wisconsin Club, Milwaukee. Rabbi Ron Shapiro officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lainie’s memory may be made to Jewish National Fund or FIDF (Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces).
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