Set In Stone Genealogy

05/15/2026

05/03/2026

In April, I was pleased to present a book I created to Pastor Mary Martha of Hephatha Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. The book contains the biographies of 5 congregants of this church who were killed in WWII (one was my Uncle Clarence Raduechel). While researching for the War Memorial Center's Honor Roll Project, I learned that the church had a bronze plaque memorializing the men, and this book will soon be placed nearby, providing context to their lives and sacrifices. (Special thanks to my friend Terry Johannes for tipping me off to the plaque's existence!)

04/22/2026

For National Volunteer Month, the War Memorial Center featured their two primary Honor Roll Researchers (yours truly and Mary Ellen)!

12/31/2025

2025 was a busy year for Set in Stone Genealogy with War Memorial Honor Roll research as a priority. 30 more WWII hero profiles completed. Check out the searchable database - look for your relatives/ancestors. (Link in comments.)

08/02/2025

Visited Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Milwaukee to pay my respects to a friend and also to find the grave of a WWII soldier I just finished researching for the War Memorial Center Honor Roll Project.

05/21/2025

Gave a presentation today at Sacred Heart at Monastery Lake Senior Residence and although only a handful of residents attended, they seemed to enjoy learning about genealogy resources they have at their fingertips. I was even able to help one lady locate her grandparents' detailed obituaries and their final resting place. Looking forward to doing more such presentations!

03/06/2025

Day 1 of Rootstech 2025 (genealogy conference) is nearly in the books. I attended virtually, but learned something new in the first 5 minutes! Looking forward to Day 2.

11/18/2024

Experts believed there was only one surviving ancient Indigenous mound in Milwaukee. Now, two rediscovered mounds bring that number to three.

09/09/2024

In May, I visited Milwaukee's Union Cemetery looking for many of my relatives and mostly struck out. Recently, another Findagrave contributor located my Aunt Hermina's headstone (photo previously posted), and also the headstone of my Uncle Edward Mestyan, who died at only 3 months of age.

08/30/2024

In May, I visited Milwaukee's Union Cemetery looking for many of my relatives and mostly struck out. This week, another Findagrave contributor literally uncovered the headstone of my Aunt Hermina who died 100 years ago.