Hyam Eglash
Hyam Eglash died on Feb. 10, 2025, at the age of 92.
He leaves his loving wife of 68 years, Sheila Eglash; his daughter, Anne; sons, Neil and Steven; and granddaughters, Rebecca and Heather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah and Meyer Eglash, and his grandson, Maurice Rosefelt.
Hyam grew up in Milwaukee as an only child to two loving parents. He attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated from the pharmacy school. After graduating, he became an officer with the U.S. Public Health Service. In 1967, he bought the Oriental Pharmacy, a landmark in Milwaukee, and was a much loved and respected pharmacist and business owner who cared greatly for his community. The Oriental Pharmacy was so beloved that a sculpture of its lunch counter was created and has been displayed at the Chazen Museum of Art in Madison. Hyam sold his pharmacy in 1995 and continued to work at Osco and CVS as a sought-after pharmacist until the age of 80.
Funeral service held Feb. 13 at the Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home. Hazzan Jeremy Stein officiated. Interment followed at Second Home Cemetery, Milwaukee. Memorial contributions to Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid or the Maurice Rosefelt Memorial Fund, Madisongives.org/hyeglash, appreciated.
Bonita Stein Kammer
It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing of Bonita (Bonnie) Stein Kammer on Feb. 17, 2025. Bonnie was a very special person who truly loved and was interested in EVERYONE she met. Bonnie was the daughter of Leo and Gertrude (nee Recht) Stein of Milwaukee. She was a proud and popular member of her large family of 60 first cousins who all lived within a few blocks of one another in Milwaukee’s West Center Street neighborhood. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Marty and Ci Stein. She is survived by her children, Dennis (Yolanda Sampan), Freddrika, Rachelle (David Ackerman), Stuartt, “daughter of the heart” Phyllis Post; granddaughter, Arielle Kammer Ackerman; sister-in-law, Barbara Stein; nephews, Dan (Sue) and Larry (Edye) Stein; great-nieces; and former husband, Herbert Kammer. Ever curious, industrious and smart, Bonnie LOVED learning. She was a female pioneer at the University of Wisconsin, where she graduated in 1955 with a law degree. Bonnie was always “in school” and at age 92 continued to attend classes at Northwestern University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in downtown Chicago, the Virtual Senior Center, and Anshe Emet Synagogue . She especially enjoyed participating in Yiddish, Washington Week, and current events classes. Throughout her life Bonnie was devoted to her children. Their happiness was her North Star. Bonnie LOVED being Jewish. Graveside funeral service held Feb. 18. at Agudas Achim Cemetery, Cudahy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Agudas Achim Chabad, Mequon; Anshe Emet Synagogue, Chicago; or Beth Israel Center, Madison, appreciated.
Kathleen Laux
Kathleen Laux (nee Misialek) died on Dec. 17, 2024, at the age of 75.
Beloved wife of Ronald Laux. Cherished mother of Duane (Karen) Block, Brian (Mari) Block, Rebecca (Arthur) Clute and Tammie (John) Lenski. Stepmother of Nannette (the late Louis) Marino and Adam Laux. Loving grandmother of Joshua (Jo) Kaminski, Justin (Rachel) Kaminski, Shannyn Block and Richard Kardash. Step-grandmother of Luigiella Marino; Destiny O’Brien; Tucker, Ardie, Owen, Maddie and Catie Clute. Dear great-grandmother of Malcolm and Duncan Kaminski and a third great-grandson expected soon. Further survived by other loving relatives and dear friends.
Funeral services held Dec. 20 at the Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home. Interment was at Second Home Cemetery, Milwaukee. Rabbi Joel Alter officiated. Memorial contributions made to Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid or the charity of your choice appreciated.
Marilyn Libman
Marilyn Libman died on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Burlington. She was 76 years old.
Born in Detroit to Max and Rosalyn (née Berezner) Libman, she resided in Milwaukee for most of her life. Marilyn graduated from John Marshall High School in 1966 and subsequently studied at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
Marilyn enjoyed birds, flowers, puppies and walking in Menomonee River Park. In her later life, she developed a special love for trees.
She is predeceased by her parents, Max and Rosalyn Libman. She is survived by her husband, Marshall Klapperman, and her brother, Ardwin Libman.
A graveside service was held on Feb. 3, 2025, at Agudas Achim Cemetery, Cudahy. Rabbi Levi Emmer officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorial donations to Milwaukee Parks Foundation appreciated.
Sharon Marcus
Sharon Marcus (nee Stein) died on Jan. 18, 2025, in Phoenix, at the age of 73.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Dr. Barry Marcus, to whom she had been married since 1977; her daughter, Julianne “Annie” (Josh) Robinson; her grandchildren, Lexi and Zach Robinson; her sister, Mari Ellen Birnbaum; her sister-in-law, Barbara Eve Marcus; many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, May (nee Kaplan) and Rubin Stein and her brother, Mark Stein.
She was a loving, devoted mother, a 24-karat gold jewelry entrepreneur, and an elementary school teacher. She was not only a great person in her own right but also a wonderful supporter of Barry in all his professional endeavors.
Sharon’s life revolved around her relationship with Annie. Totally devoted to Annie’s happiness, during Annie’s childhood, the two of them — often along with Sharon’s best friend, Elvia Gomez, whom Sharon had met in in Sherman Oaks California — were inseparable. They were three musketeers, in the best sense. Whether it was going out for lunch, out for dinner, frequent trips to Disneyland, Sea World, and Las Vegas, or just hanging out at their home base in Sherman Oaks, California, they ALWAYS had an absolute blast together with ear-to-ear smiles on their faces. Sharon and Annie were and are two peas in a pod, cut from the same cloth. Fittingly, Annie took charge of Sharon’s medical and end-of-life care, lovingly and beautifully.
Sharon was also devoted to her brother, Mark, and made frequent, arduous long-distance trips from Texas, Arizona and California to Milwaukee, where Mark lived, to love and support him during life’s ups-and-downs.
Sharon graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in elementary school education and taught as an elementary school teacher at Milwaukee Public Schools for 10 years.
From 1979 to 1982, in Mesa, Arizona, Sharon sold 24-karat gold jewelry literally out of a suitcase, going door-to-door with her wares to car dealerships, doctors’ offices, and private homes. She successfully sold gold jewelry in each place because of her outgoing, caring, down-to-earth sales style; people just loved buying gold jewelry from her. She said that to take care of her customers, she even went to their hospital bed to have a jewelry clasp fixed, if it broke!
The entire month of December in 1980, Sharon had private jewelry parties in people’s houses — every single day of that month! She was a natural at sales.
There was a funeral service via Zoom on Jan. 23. Interment was at Agudas Achim Cemetery, Cudahy. Rabbi Emily Segal officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family.
To remember Sharon, find some of your old 24-karat gold jewelry, put it on, and smile.
Laila Rosen
Laila Rosen, 90, of Mequon, died Feb. 7, 2025. Beloved wife of Sheldon Rosen. Dear mother of Marcia (Mike) Lash, Judy Rosen, and Dan (Magda) Rosen. Adoring grandmother Joshua Schaner, Jacob Schaner, Joe Schaner and Gabriella Rosen. Cherished great-grandmother of Taylor Schaner. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Graveside services were Feb. 10, 2025, at Mound Zion Cemetery. Memorials to Wisconsin Humane Society or Congregation Shalom.
Place of burial Mound Zion Cemetery. Burial was held Feb. 10. Rabbi, Noah Chertkoff assisted the family.
Sharron K. Rottman
Sharron K. Rottman (nee Kosberg) died on Feb. 7, 2025, at the age of 69.
Beloved wife of David Rottman. Dear sister of Joel (the late Ilane) Kosberg. Preceded in death by her parents, Reuben and Bedane (nee Hiken) Kosberg. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Graveside service held Feb. 10 at Second Home Cemetery. Rabbi Noah Chertkoff officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice appreciated.
Robert I. Sametz
Robert I. Sametz of Mequon died on Jan. 25, 2025, at the age of 101. Robert was the beloved husband of Esther Lubar Sametz, (predeceased), loving father of Rick (Tracy), Sametz and David Sametz, cherished grandfather of Brett, Chloe, Noah, and Emma Sametz.
Robert graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee and attended Marquette University. Robert was an honored World War II Air Force veteran and served as an aerial engineer with the 436 heavy bombardment group at March Field in Riverside, California.
Robert spent 32 years as president of Imperial Distributing Co., a wholesale wine and liquor distributor and importer in Sheboygan. In 1983, Robert began a new career working as VP Sales for The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, responsible for North America Food and Distillery sales, retiring at 88 years old.
Robert was a member of Congregation Sinai and an active member with the American Legion Military Club in Mequon.
Funeral services held Feb. 2 at Congregation Sinai, Fox Point. Burial at Mound Zion Cemetery. Blane Goodman Funeral Service assisted the family.
Donations in honor of Robert Israel Sametz can be made to The Milwaukee Jewish Federation, Milwaukeejewish.org/give or send checks to Milwaukee Jewish Federation, 1360 N. Prospect Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53202.
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