Obituaries | Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle - Part 2

Obituaries

Obituaries, August 2023

Posted on: July 28th, 2023 | 10 Av 5783 by Special to the Chronicle

Harold Theodore Denemark Harold Theodore Denemark died on July 8, 2023, at the age of 97. Born at home on Jan. 12, 1926, in Trenton, New Jersey, he relocated with his family to Milwaukee around 1936. He served as a Gunners Mate in the U.S. Navy during World War II, attended both the University of […]

Obituaries, July 2023

Posted on: June 28th, 2023 | 9 Tammuz 5783 by Special to the Chronicle

Dr. James J. Ansfield  Dr. James J. Ansfield, a vibrant fixture of Milwaukee’s Jewish community, died on April 10, 2023, at his home in Mequon. He was 81.   An adored physician, husband, father, friend, and chocoholic, Jimmy dedicated his life to sharing life’s joys and his infectious spirit with others. Among much else, he will […]

Obituaries, June 2023

Posted on: May 31st, 2023 | 11 Sivan 5783 by Special to the Chronicle

Raisa Adamskaya Raisa Adamskaya (nee Faktorovich) died May 12, 2023, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Boris Adamskiy. Cherished mother of Leonid Adamskiy. Loving grandmother of Marina (Jamie) Sodd. Further survived by Tatyana Adamskaya, other loving relatives, and many dear friends. A private graveside service was held at Agudas Achim Cemetery, […]

Obituaries, May 2023

Posted on: May 5th, 2023 | 14 Iyyar 5783 by Special to the Chronicle

Dr. James J. Ansfield  We mourn the passing of Dr. James J. Ansfield, a vibrant fixture of Milwaukee’s Jewish community, on April 10, 2023, at his home in Mequon. He was 81.   An adored physician, husband, father, friend, and chocoholic, Jimmy dedicated his life to sharing life’s joys and his infectious spirit with others. Among […]

Obituaries

Posted on: March 30th, 2023 | 8 Nisan 5783 by Special to the Chronicle

Phillip Askotzky  Phillip Askotzky died on March 9, 2023, at the age of 96.  Beloved husband of the late Sally Askotzky (nee Levinsky). Loving father of Nadine (Dr. Daniel) Hellman, Michael (Tracy) Askotzky and Pam (Phil) Goldner. Proud grandfather of Elissa (Ouri) Marciano, Adam (Talia) Hellman, Abbey Askotzky, Sara (Zachary) Galicki, Shaina Askotzky, Shlomo (Rochel […]

A eulogy for Herzl Spiro

A eulogy for Herzl Spiro

Posted on: March 1st, 2023 | 8 Adar 5783 by Special to the Chronicle

Thank you Rabbi Berkson for your kind words. I know how close you and Cantor Barash both were to Herzl, and that the two of you, like the rest of us, are in deep mourning.   Thanks everyone for braving the elements and being here today in this beautiful sanctuary that meant so much to Herzl.   […]

Obituaries 

Posted on: February 28th, 2023 | 7 Adar 5783 by Special to the Chronicle

David Jon Balkansky  David Jon Balkansky, 85, died peacefully on Feb. 3, 2023, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, following a short, but valiant battle with cancer. At the time of death, his loving daughters were at his side.  David was born on May 10, 1937, to Bebe Sarah (Bahcall) Balkansky and Bernard Balkansky in Manitowoc. […]

Otto Feller, resilient to age 100, remembered

Otto Feller, resilient to age 100, remembered

Posted on: January 31st, 2023 | 9 Shevat 5783 by Special to the Chronicle

He’d call when the Bucks, Badgers or Packers had a game.  “Dad wanted to know at what time and on what channels his teams were playing,” Milwaukee’s Judy Hudson said as she talked about her late father, Otto Feller. “He didn’t know most of the rules, but he sure loved watching sports.”  Those calls could […]

Billy Appel remembered; longtime community advocate 

Billy Appel remembered; longtime community advocate 

Posted on: January 31st, 2023 | 9 Shevat 5783 by Special to the Chronicle

Altruism was always a theme in the Appel home.  “It’s a mitzvah,” was a common refrain in the home headed by Billy and Elaine Appel. Daughter Nancy Appel says her parents taught her and her siblings they should always do the right thing because it was right, without any expectation of personal gain.  That’s one […]

Obituaries 

Posted on: December 27th, 2022 | 3 Tevet 5783 by Special to the Chronicle

  Gerry A. Cohen  Gerry A. Cohen died on Dec. 8, 2022 at the age of 75.    Predeceased by beloved parents, Harry V. and Ann (nee Krovitz) Cohen. Dear brother of Phillip (Sharon) Cohen of Michigan. Further survived by other relatives and friends.  Graveside funeral service held Dec. 9 at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodel Cemetery, Milwaukee. […]