Remembering Arts Champion Daniel Petry
The development director of Present Music, who died late last month at age 71, was a longtime advocate of local arts with a passion for all kinds of music.
Remembering My Father, Theater Critic Dominique Noth
The longtime Journal writer loved Milwaukee enough to hold it to the highest standard.
Remembering Milwaukee’s Godfather of Jazz, Manty Ellis
The legendary musician’s death marks an end of an era for the local jazz scene, but his legacy lives on.
Remembering Donald Baumgartner, Milwaukee’s Swashbuckling Philanthropist
He built a fortune in paper cup machines, and then gave much of it – and, essentially, his company – away in spectacular ways.
David Fantle, Who Spearheaded the Bronze Fonz, Has Died
The Marquette professor, author and marketing executive was a driving force in the creation of the Bronze Fonz.
Beloved Artist Anwar Floyd-Pruitt Has Died
Floyd-Pruitt served as the Saint Kate’s artist in residence in 2024.
Former Bucks Player Junior Bridgeman Has Died
He was one of the NBA’s top players off the bench in his 10-season tenure with the Bucks.
Bob Uecker, Legendary Voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, Has Died
The comic genius and middling big leaguer became the beloved radio voice of his hometown baseball team for 53 years. He was 90.
Remembering James Chance, No Wave Musician and Milwaukee Native
The avant-jazz-punk singer and saxophonist, who died Tuesday, studied at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music.
Remembering Restaurateur Peggy Magister
The owner of pioneering Walker’s Point restaurant Crazy Water passed away in early June.