Boris Bakalinsky
Boris Bakalinsky died on May 25, 2024 at the age of 86.
Beloved husband of Svetlana Bakalinsky (nee Sidelman). Loving father of Boris (Anna) Bakalinsky. Further survived by three grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Graveside service held May 26, 2024, at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodel Cemetery, Milwaukee. Rabbi Moishe Rapoport officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice appreciated.
Thomas G.A. Herz
Thomas G.A. Herz, Fox Point, died August 16, 2024, at the age of 92.
Husband of Bertie Levkowitz-Herz and preceded in death by wife Maxine Herz (nee Klein). Father to Paula, Deborah (Michael), Thomas Jr (Hallie), Joshua (Jennifer) and Daniel (Jillian). Grandfather to Carole, Amy, the late Jonathan, Thomas, Ann, Hannah, Madison, Julia, Emma, Olivia and Jason. Great-grandfather to Lola and Chase.
Funeral services were Aug. 18, 2024, at Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun, 2020 W. Brown Deer Road. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery, 2615 W. Cleveland Ave., Milwaukee. Memorials to the Maxine Herz Fund For Professional Development and Literacy Advancement at the Milwaukee Jewish Day School.
Blane Goodman Funeral Service and Rabbi Jessica Barolsky assisted the family. Memorials may be sent to Maxine Herz Fund For Professional Development and Literacy Advancement at the Milwaukee Jewish Day School.
Elinor Lichtman
Elinor Lichtman (nee Simon) died on July 26, 2024, at the age of 94.
Beloved wife of the late David Lichtman. Loving mother of Steven (Edie Vickers) Lichtman, Peter Lichtman, and Aimee (Michael) Holcomb. Proud grandmother of Jessica Lichtman and great-grandmother of Emma, Oliver and Margot. Dear sister of the late Harold (the late Muriel) Simon and the late Dick (the late Francis, Phyllis) Simon and aunt of Susan, Laurie, Alan (Rona), Sandy, Cheryl, Robin, and the late Marsha (Joe). Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Services private. A celebration of Elinor’s life will be held at a later date. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorial contributions made to Heifer.org appreciated.
Dr. Alan Lawrence Pohl
Dr. Alan Lawrence Pohl died on Aug. 8, 2024, at the age of 86.
Beloved husband of Dr. Carol Pohl (nee Castleman). Loving father of James Pohl, Andrew (Ashlyn) Pohl, and Hal (Nina Wolarsky) Pohl. Proud grandfather of Elle Pohl and Lucy Pohl. Dear brother of the late Arlene Pohl Hartzberg.
The family extends a special thank you to the staff at St. John’s On The Lake, Dr. Scott Jorgensen and Brighton Hospice for the wonderful care provided to Alan.
Private graveside services were held at Mound Zion Cemetery. Rabbi Abby Phelps and Cantor David Barash officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorial contributions to Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra or American Birding Association appreciated.
Toby E. Recht
Toby E. Recht (nee Schnoll) died on Aug. 1, 2024, at the age of 86.
Beloved wife of the late Samuel Recht. Dear mother of Jill (James) Kahkoska, Michael (Ann Owen) Recht, and Todd (Philip Goldentyer) Recht. Adored grandmother of Anna Kahkoska, Jessica Kahkoska, Olivia (Alex Salyer) Owen Recht, and Grace Owen Recht, great-grandmother of Samuel Salyer, and aunt and great-aunt to many loving nieces and nephews.
Toby was a lifelong resident of Milwaukee, growing her family within miles of her siblings, extended family, and cherished friends. She had a great eye for design and created exceptional beauty in her home and magnificent backyard. After raising her children, she graduated college at age 47 and built a thriving interior design business in Milwaukee.
Toby left every community she was part of better than she found it.
She cherished her lifelong circle of friends and family, who remember her as a legendary party host and prolific baker who always elevated celebrations and events. She created magical Milwaukee summers and holidays for her grandchildren and took great joy in the time she spent with them. She was devoted to her neighbors, who became her close friends and support system.
Toby was a passionate patron of the arts and a great supporter of the Milwaukee arts and sports community. She was a regular fixture (with her friends) at the theater, concert events, and Bucks games for many years. She was a dedicated volunteer and supporter of many social causes, including senior care, mental health advocacy, and charities supporting families in the Milwaukee community.
Toby was a lover of animals, especially her dogs who brought her much comfort and happiness throughout the years.
The Recht Family is deeply grateful to Toby’s caregivers whose thoughtfulness and dedication improved the quality of her life. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Jewish Community Pantry, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Wisconsin Humane Society are appreciated.
Funeral services held Aug. 5 at Congregation Shalom, Fox Point. Interment was at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodel, Milwaukee. Rabbi Noah Chertkoff officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family.
Judith Schneider
Judith Schneider died Aug. 14, 2024, at the age of 85.
Loving aunt of Carla (Thomas) Romesberg, Abby (Scott) Endejan and David (Debbie) Orman. Further survived by other loving relatives and dear friends. Preceded in death by her dear sister, Maxine Orman.
Private services. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorial contributions made to the charity of your choice appreciated.
Yakov Vinokur
Yakov Vinokur died on July 21, 2024 at the age of 89.
Beloved husband of the late Lyubov Vinokur (nee Kogan). Loving father of Genedi Vinokur and Anzhelika (Yevgeny Schmilovich) Vinokur. Proud grandfather of 8 grandchildren. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Graveside funeral service held July 23 at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodel Cemetery, Milwaukee. Rabbi Yaakov Elman officiated. Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home assisted the family.
David Jay Zeiger
David Jay Zeiger, 71, formerly of Milwaukee, died on May 25, 2024, at home in Deerfield, Illinois.
Beloved husband for 20 years to Ilise, nee Gorelic; devoted father of Hayden and Jonah and dog-dad of Rusty; loving son of the late Hyman (z”l) and Selma (z”l); caring brother of Robert (Mindy) Zeiger and Joan (Robert) Klein; treasured uncle of Eliezer (Nadine) Zeiger, Raanan Zeiger, Devorah (Yakov) Verdiger, Sam, Ethan (Kenlei), and Tamir Klein. David graduated Nicolet High School in 1971, and the family were members of Congregation Beth Israel. David was a respected physician in Deerfield for many years. He was board certified in family practice and integrative medicine – he was truly admired by patients and colleagues. David loved watching sci-fi and cooking, but his greatest joy in life was his family. He will be deeply missed. Memorial contributions may be made to Doctors Without Borders, www.donate.doctorswithoutborders.org, or the charity of your choice.
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