We are sad to share that Mary McWilliam passed away on November 11, 2024. Mary was the beloved wife of Past SAS President & Trustee, Bob McWilliam. She is survived by a large loving family, including our piper Rob McWilliam. We send condolences, prayers and healing thoughts to her devoted family and to her many friends.
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Flowers of the Forest - Dolores R. Condon
It is with sadness we share that SAS Board Member Pat Condon's mother, Dolores R. Condon, passed Wed., March 30, 2022. Our heart and prayers go to Pat Condon and his family during this most difficult time.
Mrs. Condon's visitation will be Monday, April 4, 2022 from 4:00-7:00pm at Erickson Funeral Home, 801 Milwaukee St., Argyle, WI 53504, followed by the Rosary. Her funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 1:00pm at St. Isidore Parish/St. Joseph Catholic Church, 301 N. Lafayette St., Argyle, WI 53504. The burial will be immediately following the funeral Mass at Calvary Cemetery in Argyle.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/lake-county-news-sun/name/dolores-condon-obituary?id=34020980
https://mailchi.mp/88e06fa8e99c/sad-news-pat-condons-mom?e=a125518ea5
Flowers of the Forest: Marshall Lambie, Past SAS Presiden
We are sad to share that Past SAS President, Marshall Lambie, recently passed away on November 7th, 2021. He was president of St. Andrews Society of Milwaukee from 1998 to 1999. We send condolences, prayers and healing thoughts to his family and friends.
There will be a memorial service in his memory on Saturday January 8, 2022, at Becker Ritter Funeral Home. Members of the society are encouraged to attend his memorial service.
Saturday, January 8, 2022
12:00 PM
Becker Ritter Funeral Home
14075 W. North Ave
Brookfield, WI 53005
Flowers of the Forest: Margaret "Peggy" Ruetz
We are very sad to say, our beloved Saint Andrew's of The City of Milwaukee and Clan Donald member, Margaret "Peggy" Ruetz, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 after years of suffering from Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinsonism. We ask that our members keep Peggy's daughter and her family in your prayers.
There will be a celebration of her life on Wednesday, August 11th at Noon at the Racine Country Club. Please read the the lovely obit to learn more about her life: https://meredithfuneralhome.com/obituaries/margaret-ann-peggy-ruetz.136624.
For more information about the Celebration of Her Life, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/4314614908621685/?ref=newsfeed
Flowers of the Forest: Tom Cobb
It is with great sadness to announce long time St. Andrews Society of Milwaukee member Tom Cobb, passed away Wed., January 27, 2021. In additional to SAS, Tom was an instrumental member of Celtic Nations Pipes and Drums, Milwaukee Shamrock Club, Scottish Fest (aka Milwaukee Highland Games), Milwaukee School of Pipes and Drums, Tripoli Scottish Highlanders annual Tartan Ball - and so much more! Please read his attached obituary to learn more about services and his remarkable life.
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In Memorial: SAS President, Jack Schafer
John “Jack” Schafer
1946 - 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our President, John “Jack” Schafer.
Jack passed the morning of April 1st, at Columbia St. Mary Hospital in Milwaukee surrounded by Kathy, John and Karina.
In recent months, Jack has been battling with kidney disease and was absent from some of our recent events.
Given the current situation with the Covid-19 Pandemic, we will be planning a memorial for Jack in the future. We are asking members and friends of Jack to email their memories and pictures of Jack for use in this event.
The family has created an online memorial for Jack, please visit to view photos and remembrances.
In remembrance of Jack, the sailor…
“I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky, and all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by;”
Flowers of the Forest - Catherine Lynch Williams
We are sad to share that SAS Corresponding Secretary, Jody Allen’s mother, Catherine Lynch Williams, passed away on March 24, 2019.
We send condolences, prayers and healing thoughts to Jody and Mark’s family and friends.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/jsonline/name/catherine-williams-obituary?id=3341440
Flowers of the Forrest - Tim Young
We are heartbroken to share that past SAS President, Timothy “Tim” Young passed away on April 4, 2016. Tim was active in the local Scottish community and also served as Vice President of Clan Young International, was a proud member of Wisconsin Scottish and a Master Mason.
We send sincere condolences, prayers and healing thoughts to his wife Carol, and his beloved family and friends.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/jsonline/name/timothy-young-obituary?id=3296523
Flower of the Forest - Bob Seay
We've learned that long-standing member Bob Seay has died. Bob served on our Board, organized our Burns Banquets and helped maintain our presence on the golf course as well as in our efforts to relieve the distressed. Our deepest sympathies to Bob's family.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/jsonline/obituary.aspx?n=robert-t-seay-bob&pid=172474029&fhid=5692
Flower of the Forest - Dick Tierney
News comes to us of the death of Richard "Dick" Tierney, a member of Saint Andrew's Society and an important figure in Milwaukee's Irish and Celtic cultural affairs. Details via the link below. Our deepest sympathies to Dick's family.
Flower of the Forest - Joan Henderson
New comes of the passing of Joan Henderson, mother of Jody Henderson-Sykes. The Henderson family have been active in the Society for a long time, and Jody has a special involvement in the Caledonian Dancers. Our sincere sympathy to Jody and the family.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/jsonline/name/joan-henderson-obituary?id=3267232
Flower of the Forest - John Alley
Word has just come that John Alley died last night. He was a long-time member of the Society, serving in many posts including that of President from 1993–1996. Arrangements are pending.