Harriet Jean Azemove
Harriet Jean Azemove (nee Tarshis) died on Jan. 7, 2025, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of Ted Finman. Cherished mother of Beth Haddrell, Susan (Scott) Linton, Rachel Bernstein, and the late David Azemove. Dear grandmother of Joshua (Aviva) Linton, Anna (Yosef) Krausz, Matthew Levy, Noah (Chaya) Linton, and Jordan Levy. Proud great-grandmother of Simcha, Nava, Ezra, Yaffa, Meira, Menachem, Tehilla, Hadassah, Yosef, and Shalva. Loving sister of Gloria Ranis. She will also be missed by her niece, Maria Ranis, Maria’s children, Jessica and Justin, and nephew, Paul (Jane) Ranis.
Graveside funeral services held Jan. 8 at Agudas Achim Cemetery. Rabbi Avremi Schapiro officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorial contributions to Domestic Abuse Intervention Services, Madison, appreciated.
Aron Cherevatskiy
Aron Cherevatskiy died on January 7, 2025 at the age of 86.
Beloved husband of Fira Cherevatskiy (nee Goldenberg). Loving father of Svetlana (Vadim) Goldstein and grandfather of Irina and Michael Goldstein. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Graveside funeral service held on January 13, 2025 at Mound Zion Cemetery, Brookfield. Rabbi Shlomo Kittner officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family.
Julie Ann Cohen
Julie Ann Cohen, Rockville, Maryland, died Jan. 8. She was 64.
Cohen was preceded in death by her loving parents Doreen and Sheldon Cohen and her brother Andrew E. Cohen. Survived by her sisters Helene J. Fefer (Dr. Richard), Phoenix, AZ, Ilene C. Cohen, Wellington, Florida, and her brother Robert A. Cohen (Debby), Miami, Florida. Also survived by her many nieces and nephews, and cousins. Funeral services on Sunday, Jan. 12, at The Chapel, 3601 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood. Interment to follow at Mound Zion Cemetery, 14510 W. North Ave, Brookfield. Rabbi Shari Shamah assisted the family, with Blane Goodman Funeral Service.
Audrey Jean Keyes
Audrey Jean Keyes (nee Babush) died on Dec. 26, 2024, at the age of 90.
Beloved wife of the late Jack Keyes. Cherished mother of David (Laura Gibbons) Keyes, Janet (Mark Hatherly) Keyes, Carol (Joe Ferrer) Keyes-Ferrer, and Bruce (Diane) Keyes. Loving grandmother of Dana Keyes-Gibbons, Eli, Isak and Shayna Keyes. Further survived by extended family and friends.
Funeral service held Dec. 27 at Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun, River Hills. Interment followed at Spring Hill Cemetery, Milwaukee. Cantor David Barash officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorial contributions to Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun or the Urban Ecology Center appreciated.
Suzanne Krasno
Suzanne Krasno of Porticos in Fox Point passed away Friday night, Jan. 3, at the age of 92.
She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene Krasno, and her parents, Nathan and Jean Biller. She is survived by her daughter, Anita (Dan Hobson) of Madison; son, Jon (Amy) of Binghamton, NY; grandson, Jed Hobson (Hannah Ashe) of NYC; and granddaughters, Jane Hobson of Chicago and Eve and Violet Krasno of Binghamton. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sue was born and raised in Milwaukee and loved her community. She was devoted to her friends, especially the ones who would play bridge with her. She worked for many years as a teacher in Milwaukee Public Schools. Upon her retirement, she became a dedicated volunteer for the Jewish Community Food Pantry. Sue was unfailingly generous, kind, and courteous, and everyone who knew her adored her.
Sue leaves behind many who will miss her companionship and sense of fun.
Funeral services held Jan. 6 at the Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home. Interment followed at Second Home Cemetery, Milwaukee. Rabbi Joel Alter officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Hadassah or Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin appreciated.
Burton “Burt” P. Naimon
It is with hearts full of love that we remember Burton “Burt” P. Naimon, 88, who peacefully passed away on Dec. 29, 2024.
Burt shared 45 beautiful years of love and partnership with his cherished wife, Susan “Judy” Naimon. Together, they built a family rooted in love and laughter. Burt is preceded in death by his son, Samuel “Stacy” Naimon, his brother Leonard (Marguerite) Naimon, and his parents Sander and Goldie Naimon.
He is remembered by his daughter, Kari (Dennis) Naimon and stepdaughters, Tracy (Tom) Goldman, Laura (Dan) Eldridge, and Ellen (Elliot) Kula. His grandchildren, Emily (Luke) Henschel, Brooke Kregloski, Hannah Kula, Max Kula, Sadie Goldman, and great-grandson Parker Henschel will all carry forward his spirit, humor, and the joy he brought into their lives.
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Burt’s life was defined by his dedication to family, community, and country. A proud graduate of Washington High School (Class of 1954) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he formed lifelong friendships as a member of the Phi Sigma fraternity. He served with honor as a First Lieutenant in the United States Armed Forces and had success in a long career with Parke-Davis in pharmaceutical sales.
Burt’s passions brought him immense joy, especially on the golf course where he was always working on his swing and shared countless laughs. Known for his quick wit and an ability to brighten any room, he was the ultimate cheerleader for his loved ones’ pursuits—from sports to music to every milestone in between. His life was a testament to love, kindness, and unwavering support, leaving an unforgettable mark on everyone fortunate to know him.
Funeral services were held Dec. 31, 2024 at Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home. Burial was private at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodel Cemetery, Milwaukee. Rabbi Shari Shamah officiated. Donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Wisconsin Humane Society or the charity of your choice appreciated.
Burt’s legacy is one of love, laughter, and a life well-lived. He will forever be in our hearts and memory.
Nancy Gail Padden
Nancy Gail Padden (nee Raskin) passed away on December 21, at the age of 92.
Beloved wife of the late Philip Padden for over 37 years. Loving mother of Jeff (Cheryl) Padden, Rodd (Sandra) Padden, Jodi (Scott) Rush, and the late Wendy Padden. Proud Bubbe of Jack (Mary), Kyle, Sydney, Benjamin, and Amanda Padden and Hannah and Sam Rush and great-grandmother of Quincy Mac Padden. Dear aunt of Tammy (Gary) Green and Jamie Ader and great-aunt of Emmet Green. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Elaine Raskin, and her sister, Bonnie Raskin Praeger.
Nancy was a graduate of University of California, Los Angeles. After her kids were grown, she went back to school to earn her master’s in social work and spent many years in private practice. Counseling for Nancy never felt like work as she enjoyed supporting her clients through life’s challenges.
Family was everything to Nancy. She invested her time and energy into supporting and cherishing her children and especially her grandchildren. We will remember Nancy every time we take a long walk in the cold, play a game of cards, and most especially, each time we return to the family cottage in Oconomowoc, Nancy’s favorite place. Starting at age 16, Nancy spent every summer in Oconomowoc. She loved to swim along the shore and sit on the edge of the dock watching her grandkids swim and waterski by.
Private services were held. Rabbi Marc Berkson and Cantor David Barash officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorial contributions to Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun or the charity of your choice appreciated.
Ruth Schudson
Died peacefully at age 98. Preceded in death by her husband, Armand, and brother, Joe. Survived by son David (Laurie) and grandchild Deya. Also survived by her daughter, Nia (Jeff), and sister-in-law, Mona. Enjoyed decades-long love and support of many nieces and nephews, and close friends, some of whom visited weekly.
Ruth realized her long-held a childhood dream of an becoming an actress through hard work and dedication. She earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees at the Goodman School of Drama in Chicago, which led to a lengthy career as an actress including summer stock in Illinois, California and Oregon and returning home to Milwaukee to be a regular player with the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Next Act Theatre, Windfall Theatre, The Robert G. Pitman Theatre at Alverno College, summer work at The Melody Top, etc. In the 1970s, with her best friend Monty Davis, she started a new company: The Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, originally with just two people (Ruth & Monty) but eventually growing to a full-sized company. Ongoing work with voiceovers and industrial commercials rounded out her career, as well as teaching theater at Alverno College and UW-Milwaukee.
Out of town work included: The Madison Repertory Theatre, The McCarter Theater in Princeton, NJ, and summer work in Door County. She also expanded into films, including: “The Hindenburg,” “Surfacing,” and “Baraboo.”
The family would like to express thanks and deep appreciation to the staff at the assisted living unit of the Milwaukee Catholic Home for their extensive care, compassion and dedication.
According to Ruth’s wishes, there will be no service.
In lieu of flowers/plants, please consider donations to The Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Next Act Theatre, Windfall Theatre, or to the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.
L. Mandy Stellman
L. Mandy Stellman, who spent many years in Milwaukee, died Oct. 5, 2024. She was 102.
Born in Toronto, Canada on Aug. 22, 1922, L. Mandy Stellman (née Leah “Lillian” Mandisohn) passed away on October 5, 2024 in Pembroke Pines, Florida, at the age of 102. The daughter of Jewish Russian immigrants, Mandy grew up in her parents’ grocery store in Toronto. After teaching briefly in a one-room schoolhouse, Mandy married Sam Stellman, her husband of 50 years (who passed away in 1993). The couple emigrated to the U.S. following the birth of their first child, Steven, in 1945. After several years in Syracuse, New York, Mandy and Sam settled in Columbus, Ohio, where her second son, Leslie, was born in 1951.
Mandy was an avid supporter of physical fitness, leading gym classes for both young adults and the elderly at the Columbus Jewish Center. In her 40s, she returned to school, receiving a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University, where she received the Alumna of the Year Award. She then enrolled as one of the first women in the law school at Ohio State, but transferred to Marquette University Law School in 1968. Her husband Sam had been appointed dean of the University of Wisconsin Social Work Extension programs, and the family moved to Milwaukee. Sam was later appointed director of the University of Wisconsin’s Criminal Justice Institute and worked with Mandy and her many contacts in law enforcement and on the bench in order to bring justice and sentencing reform to the Wisconsin courts. One of Marquette’s first female law graduates, Mandy was an active member and the first female member of Tau Epsilon Rho Law Fraternity, a society of largely Jewish attorneys committed to upholding the ideals of inclusion and equality.
Mandy began her legal career in 1970 with Alan Eisenberg, one of Wisconsin’s leading criminal attorneys, and was soon trying sophisticated criminal cases, including the pathbreaking introduction of “battered wife syndrome” as a legal defense in a murder case. From the 1970s onwards, Mandy played a leading role in the cause of women’s civil rights both in Wisconsin and throughout the nation. She was an ardent member of the National Organization for Women and marched in Washington, D.C. for the Equal Rights Amendment and other women’s causes. She and Sam enthusiastically supported the civil rights movement, attending both Dr. King’s 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom as well as the 1968 Poor People’s march following Dr. King’s assassination.
As a private attorney in practice in Milwaukee for 30 years, Mandy initiated landmark discrimination litigation opening up Wisconsin police, fire, and corrections personnel to women and minorities. Many of Mandy’s lawsuits were supported by the United States Department of Justice. During the latter part of her career, Mandy advocated on behalf of victims of domestic abuse and violence. Retiring from the practice of law, she moved to the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area, leaving behind a legacy of outstanding accomplishments that are chronicled in the 2000 book by Chris Roerden titled, “What Two Can Do: Sam & Mandy Stellman’s Crusade for Social Justice.”
Morton Swerdlow
Born in Manitowoc and a former Manitowoc City policeman, Morton Swerdlow died Jan. 7, 2025, at the age of 94.
Beloved husband of the late Lois Swerdlow and the late Estelle Pump. Cherished father of Mike (Heidi) Swerdlow, Penny (Phil) Gaudet, and Lisa (Lou) Rada. Loving grandfather of Jake Swerdlow, Lindsey (Ryan) Porter, Luke (Emily) Swerdlow, Lyle Hintz, Sami (dear companion of Kyle Richmond) Swerdlow, Brinae (Lisa Bowers) Gaudet, Sam Gaudet, and Hahna (fiancé of Keaton Anderson) Rada. Further survived by other loving relatives and dear friends.
A service in honor of Morton’s life was held on Jan. 13 at Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid, Glendale. Burial took place at Anshai Lebowitz Cemetery, Milwaukee. Rabbi Joel Alter and Hazzan Jeremy Stein officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family.
Sol Weingrod
We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our dear Sol Weingrod, beloved son of the late Steven Weingrod and Shari Malofsky Weingrod, and loving brother of Molly (Joey Weisenberg) Weingrod. He will be greatly missed by his dear aunts and uncles, Bonnie (Jack) Jacobson, Lanny (Janice) Weingrod, Merrill (Phoebe) Weingrod, and David (Terry) Weingrod, as well as his cherished nieces and nephews, Lev Boaz, Moshe Ziv, Esther Bina, and Emanuel Zvi.Sol’s passing leaves a gaping hole in all of our hearts.
Sol worked for years at the Friendship Circle Cafe & Bakery in Fox Point.
The funeral service was held in January at Goodman-Bensman Funeral Home. Interment at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodel Cemetery. Goodman Bensman assisted the family.
Michael Winter
Michael Winter, of Bayside, died Jan. 5, 2025, at age 84.
Loving husband of Arlene Winter (nee Frankel). Dear father of Kim (Rick) Winter-Reinhardt, Scott (Arielle) Winter and Pam Winter. Adoring grandfather of Zoe (Joey) Rezner, Bria Reinhardt, Jonah Winter, and Ava Winter. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Graveside services January 8, 2025, at Greenwood Cemetery, 2615 W. Cleveland Ave., Milwaukee. Memorials to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Blane Goodman Funeral Service assisted the family.
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