Susan Bressler
Susan Bressler (nee Goldstein) died on April 9, 2025, at the age of 79.
Beloved wife of Steven Bressler. Loving mother of Faye Hantsche and the late Howard Bressler. Proud grandmother of Samantha Hantsche. Dear sister of David (Nancy) Goldstein, Bruce (Kay) Goldstein, Tami Rogan, and the late Carol Rovner. Further survived by many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Special thank you to the staff of Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Fox Point for the loving and compassionate care provided to Susan.
Funeral service held April 15 at Congregation Shalom, Fox Point. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery, Milwaukee. Rabbi Noah Chertkoff officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay assisted the family. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association appreciated.
Lev Z. Dobrushkin
Lev Z. Dobrushkin died on March 27, 2025, at the age of 93.
Beloved husband of Basya Dobrushkina (nee Livshits). Loving father of Rita Dobrushkin and Svetlana Dobrushkina. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Graveside funeral service held April 2 at Mound Zion Cemetery, Brookfield. Rabbi Sasha Milchtein officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice appreciated.
Susan Pereles Garrison
Susan Pereles Garrison died on March 26, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born in Milwaukee on October 11, 1941 to Alvin Adam Pereles and Joan Adele (Stern) Pereles. She was “Little Sister” to the late Edward Allan (Kathleen) Pereles and was extremely close with her grandmother, Ester Clarice Almond Stern, as she grew up in Whitefish Bay.
Susie was the beloved wife of 40 years to the late Barry Garrison and loving partner of the late Norbert Sweet for 11 years. She attended Whitefish Bay High School and Harcum Junior College in Pennsylvania. She was a proud medical technologist, real estate broker, mother and grandmother.
Susie was a lifelong contributor to the communities in which she lived. She loved volunteering at local organizations, and giving back when she could. She loved cooking, swimming, socializing, sports (especially the Green Bay Packers), and spending time with friends and family. She loved going out to restaurants with her “gang”: The Crystals, Don, and, of course, Phil.
She leaves her beloved son, Michael J. Garrison; two grandchildren, Becca Joan (Jason) Petrillo and Alex Robert Garrison; sister, Barbara (Bob) Benton; close cousins, Jean Pereles-Strouse and Martin Strouse; and beloved family, Tziporah Altman-Shafer and Joel Shafer. She also wanted us to mention her great grand dogs, Bubba Brooks Petrillo and Ronnie Garrison.
Susie was a kind, loving, and generous soul that will be dearly missed by so many. She touched the lives of everyone she met. Her smile and laughter could fill an entire room.
“When the end comes you’ll always wish you had more time…But it is never enough time.” – Susan P. Garrison
Funeral services held March 28 at Congregation Shalom, Fox Point. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery, Milwaukee. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association or the Milwaukee Jewish Community Foundation appreciated.
Alan Jay Goldstein
Alan Jay Goldstein of Coronado, California, died March 28, 2025, at the age of 63.
Born on March 13, 1962, in Milwaukee. Graduated in 1980 from Nicolet High School, then University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1985. Earned a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy. Member of Congregation Beth Israel. Worked with the U.S. Department of Defense, San Diego. Member of California Pharmacists Association. He was an avid art collector who loved dogs and was a huge sports fan, especially of the Green Bay Packers. He is survived by his siblings, Wendy Rubinyi (Bob), Bill Goldstein (Amy), his nieces Lara Rubinyi (Joe), Sara Fox (Dylan), and Claire Rodriguez (Emilio) and nephews Steven Rubinyi (Anastasia), Daniel Rubinyi, and Erik Rubinyi (Alla), his grand nephew, August Rubinyi, and his dog, Bear.
Alan was born to Maynard and Riva (Holzman) Goldstein. His father was also a pharmacist who worked for many years in the Milwaukee area. Alan had many friends in Milwaukee and San Diego and will be greatly missed. Place of burial Mound Zion Cemetery, with assistance from Trident Society of San Diego. Memorials may be sent to PAWS of Coronado.
Gladys Diane Husanu
Gladys Diane Husanu (nee Keleman) died on March 29, 2025, at the age of 86.
Beloved mother of Matthew (Johanna) and Steven (Nancy) Husanu. Proud grandmother of Aris, Sage, Neoh and Mia Husanu. Dear sister of Erwin Keleman, the late Stanley Keleman, and the late Sheila Kaplan and niece of the late Ella Weber.
Funeral services have taken place in Mission Hills, California. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorial contributions to the Chabad of your choice appreciated.
Hattie Bernice Petterman
Hattie Bernice Petterman, a lifelong resident of Milwaukee, died March 11, 2025, at the age of 99.
Hattie was affectionately known as “sis” to her family and friends. Dear aunt of Helene Winter and Bill Kavitch, and great-aunt of Stacy Wynn and Lori Rutcofsky. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Sophie and Isadore Petterman, and her loving siblings, Nate Petterman, Jack Petterman, and Jeanette Kavitch.
Her passing has left a void in the hearts of her family and friends.
Graveside funeral services held March 17 at Second Home Cemetery, Milwaukee. Rabbi Gil-Ezer Lerer officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice appreciated.
Roman Kontorovsky
Roman Kontorovsky died April 3, 2025, at the age of 79.
Beloved husband of Margarita Kontorovsky (nee Rosman). Cherished father of Alina (Dmitry Babitsky) Kontorovsky and Dina (Erik) Koblence. Loving grandfather of Jacob Babitsky and Michael, Zoe, and Ezra Koblence. Dear brother of Elena Kontorova and Anna (the late Boris Mudrets) Kontorovsky. Further survived by other loving relatives and many dear friends.
Funeral services held April 7 at the Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home. Rabbi Yaakov Elman officiated. Burial was at Mound Zion Cemetery, Brookfield. Memorial contributions made to the charity of your choice appreciated.
Randy Loewenthal
Randy Loewenthal of Sun City Center, Florida, died March 7, 2025, at the age of 73.
He was born in Milwaukee on July 21, 1951. Graduated from John Marshall High School and Milwaukee Area Technical College. Worked in sales. Enjoyed family and Wisconsin sports, especially the Milwaukee Brewers.
Survived by loving spouse Jo Ellen Loewenthal and cherished daughter Sara Loewenthal, son-in law Amir Yimer, granddaughter Alana Yimer. Member of Temple Menorah and Beth Israel of Sun City Florida.
Family remembers him as sweet, kind and patient; calm and never complained; a good sense of humor; and valued family above everything. He was low-key about himself but ecstatic regarding anything for his family.
Burial at Gan Shalom, March 10, with Segal Funeral Home and Beth Israel of Sun City in Florida.
Vivian A. Lewis
Vivian Aviva Lewis died April 7, 2025, at the age of 74. She passed peacefully from complications of CREST Syndrome.
She was the beloved, loving wife of Harry Schimmelpfennig, mother of Jessica Marie Sapiro and Howard Gregory Sapiro, stepmother of Harry (Jennifer) Schimmelpfennig, step-grandmother of Alec (Molly) Schimmelpfennig and Ava Schimmelpfennig, and great-grandmother of Harry’s adorable great-grandson, Stetson. She is also survived by her brother, George Sal (Ingrid) Lewis. She married Harry later in life and was welcomed to many happy gatherings with his caring family.
Vivian was born on January 1, 1951, in Landskrona, Sweden and grew up in Milwaukee. She graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1974 with a masters in Speech Pathology. She worked for many years for Milwaukee Public Schools.
Funeral services held April 10 at Wisconsin Memorial Park’s Chapel of the Flowers. Interment followed. Rabbi Abby Phelps officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Donations to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Ashfoundation.org appreciated.
Mark ‘Skip’ Pivar
Mark “Skip” Pivar died on March 13, 2025, at the age of 81. He lived in Mequon and Menomonee Falls. He was the beloved father of Jenny (Ryan) Tischer. He had three grandchildren, leaving behind Alex and Ellie. He is joining his granddaughter, Maddie, who died in 2010. He is the cherished brother of Judy (David “Skip”) Kaiser and treasured uncle of Randy (Alyson) Kaiser. Further survived by his friend, Ruthie, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by longtime partner Nancy Williams.
Graveside services were March 18at Spring Hill Cemetery, Milwaukee. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.
David L. Rottman
David L. Rottman died on April 10, 2025, at the age of 78.
Beloved husband of the late Sharron Rottman (nee Kosberg). Dear brother of Laini Rottman Dubovy (the late Herbert), brother-in-law of Joel Kosberg (the late Lanie) and uncle of Todd, Dr. Sander (Sarah), and Darin (Lisa) Dubovy. Preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Evelyn (nee Izner) Rottman. Further survived by great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Special thanks to Rhonda Schutkin for her friendship and the compassionate care shown to David.
Graveside service held April 15 at Second Home Cemetery, Milwaukee. Rabbi Abby Phelps officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice appreciated.
Barbara Sapiro
Barbara Sapiro of Glendale, died March 28, 2025, at the age of 81.
Born July 2, 1943, in Milwaukee. Graduated from Washington High School, Milwaukee Area Technical College and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Masters in music theory and composition and in music and teaching. Member of Congregation Shalom.
Survived by dear daughter Lisa Turner, son David (Jenna) Turner, loving grandmother of Josh Turner and Jocelyn Kalkman, and many other family and friends. Barbara worked with children and loved teaching music to her students. She always said there was nothing greater than being surrounded by children. She loved caring for her nephews, Carlos and Alex, and her niece, Jessie. Place of burial Beth Hamedrosh Hagodel Cemetary. Burial March 31 with Rabbis Moishe Steigman and Melech Lensky. Goodman Bensman assisted the family. Memorials may be sent to Friendship Circle of Wisconsin, 8649 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point, WI, 53217.
Zelma Schloss
Zelma Schloss of Menomonee Falls died April 2, 2025, at the age of 91. She lived a fulfilling and happy life before she was called to her next home to join many deceased loved ones and friends.
Zelma was born on January 1, 1934, as the first new baby of the new year in Rockford, Illinois — something she was sure to tell many of the new people she met or repeat to those who already knew it over the years. She went on to touch the lives of many people with her quick laugh and smile, enthusiasm, love and unwavering spirit. Zelma was quite the doting mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a highly devoted relative and friend to many.
Zelma is survived by her husband of 68-and-a-half years, Manfred; her brother, Chuck Fine; and two daughters who were always committed to their mother: Cindy (Rick) Memmel (nee Schloss) and Judy (Jeff) Stagl (nee Schloss). She also is survived by her cherished grandchildren, Scott Memmel; Eric Memmel (who will be marrying Becca Kaja on May 25); Kevin (Rachel) Stagl; and Michael (Lauren) Stagl. In addition, Zelma is survived by two great-grandchildren she loved to spend time with as often as possible: Olivia and Isabelle Stagl (Kevin). And she would have been sure to enjoy her third great-grandchild, who is expected to enter Michael’s and Lauren’s life in early September. Zelma also will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, David and Henrietta Fine; in-laws Karl and Frieda Schloss; brother, Paul and sister-in-law, Miriam Fine; sister-in-law, Penny Fine; brother- and sister-in-law, Melvin and Alice Clark; and brother- and sister-in-law, Henry and Edith Berlin.
After living a short time in Rockford, Zelma and her family moved to Broadhead, Wisconsin, and then to Mineral Point, Wisconsin, where she grew up with her brothers, Chuck and Paul. She graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1951 and regularly attended high-school reunions over the next 65-plus years.
Zelma moved to Milwaukee after high school and lived with Mae Temkin. In 1953, she met the person who turned out to be the love of her life, Manfred. While he was serving in the Army and stationed at Fort Belvoir in Virginia, Zelma moved to Washington, D.C., in 1954 and worked at the Library of Congress. Manfred would spend his furlough time with her there. Zelma and Manfred moved back to Milwaukee in 1956 and were married in Madison, Wisconsin, on August 12, 1956. They started their family in 1959 by welcoming daughter Cindy and added daughter Judy in 1961.
After living in their comfortable home on North 75th Street in Milwaukee for more than 30 years, they moved to Menomonee Falls in 1997. Zelma was a longtime homemaker and soap opera fanatic. She was also a dedicated volunteer for many decades. She volunteered for the Milwaukee Health Department for 50 years, the Blood Center of Wisconsin (now Versiti) for 11 years and the Milwaukee Public Schools for a number of years. She also assisted Manfred with Meals on Wheels deliveries to the elderly and needy for 15 years.
There was one thing Zelma absolutely despised — dairy products, especially milk and butter, yet she loved her ice cream — but there was a more important thing she absolutely loved: others. She was loved and admired by the many people who knew her because of her high interest in others. Zelma was always very caring, compassionate, loving and friendly.
We will miss you mom, grandma and grammy (some of the many endearing names she earned)! Also missing her will be the amazing and caring staff of Rent-A-Daughter and Theresa Tanner, who assisted Zelma so wonderfully with her day-to-day needs in recent years. Zelma’s family salutes their efforts, devotion and loving touch.
Graveside funeral service held April 8 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Milwaukee. The family asks that donations be made in Zelma’s memory to A Living Tribute (to support tree planting in national forests), Versiti (to support their blood donation efforts) or a worthy charity of one’s choosing (to support their causes).
Shimon Shtyenblik
Shimon Shteynblik died April 9, 2025, at the age of 99.
Beloved husband of Raisa Guzikova. Cherished father of Galina (Mikhail Litvak) Guzikova and Dmitriy (Svetlana) Guzikov. Further survived by other loving relatives and dear friends.
A graveside service was held on April 11 at Mound Zion Cemetery, Brookfield. Rabbi Sasha Milchtein officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family.
Scott Tilton
Scott Tilton of Fox Point died April 20, 2025, at the age of 74. Dear brother of Terri Tilton Stewart and Steve (Nola Hitchcock Cross) Tilton. Uncle of Sam, Joel, Claire, Ben, and Spencer. Further survived by other relatives, great nieces, great nephews, and friends.
Graveside services held April 24, 2025, at Anshai Lebowitz Cemetery. Memorials to the Medical College of Wisconsin – Scott Tilton Research Fund or the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Burial at Anshai Lebowitz Cemetery April 24, 2025. Rabbi Noah Chertkoff and Blane Goodman Funeral Service assisted the family.
Henry Zaks
Henry Zaks died on April 9, 2025, at the age of 82.
Beloved husband of Robin Zaks (nee Pinsker). Loving father of Dayna Zaks and proud grandfather of Leo Uravich. Dear brother of Rosa (Arthur) Feldman, David (Judy) Zaks and Peggy (Russell) Machover. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Special thank you to all of the nurses and staff who supported Henry and his family.
Graveside funeral service held April 11 at Second Home Cemetery, Milwaukee. Rabbi Steven Adams officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Please plant a tree in Henry’s memory through Jewish National Fund or make a donation to Tunnel to Towers Foundation (t2t.org).
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