Holy Cross Cemetery (Milwaukee)

Holy Cross Cemetery
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Established1909
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43°04′49″N 88°00′07″W / 43.0803°N 88.0019°W / 43.0803; -88.0019
TypeRoman Catholic
Owned byArchdiocese of Milwaukee
Size196-acre (79 ha)
WebsiteArchdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Cemeteries
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Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum, is a Roman Catholic cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The cemetery was established in 1909 and has 135,000 burials in graves and about 15,000 in crypts and niches.

History

Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum is located at 7301 West Nash Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is a Roman Catholic cemetery operated by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The cemetery was established in 1909, the cemetery comprises 196-acre (79 ha), with about 135,000 burials in graves and about 15,000 in crypts and niches.[1] It is one of eight cemeteries that are run by the Archdiocese. In 2023 550 crypts were added to the Holy Cross and St. Adalbert cemeteries.[2]

In 2017 the Archdiocese paid for the burial of the artist Timothy Decker. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel said that the artist "died indigent and in isolation".[3]

Notable burials

References

  1. ^ "Catholic Cemeteries Archdiocese of Milwaukee: Holy Cross". www.cemeteries.org.
  2. ^ Drayna, Kathleen McGillis (11 January 2023). "Cemetery Preplanning Leads to Peace of Mind". Catholic Herald. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  3. ^ Sears, Michael (2 June 2017). "Photos: Archdiocese buries artist who died indigent and in isolation". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Cannon, Raymond Joseph". Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  5. ^ "William S. Harley". Biography.com. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  6. ^ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-2005
  7. ^ "Funeral arrangements set for former Wisconsin Governor Patrick Lucey". CBS. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  8. ^ Spicuzza, Mary; Schulz, Bill; Chen, Daphnie (January 17, 2024). "My cousin was killed by a car bomb in Milwaukee. A mob boss was the top suspect. Now, I'm looking for answers". Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  9. ^ Widen, Larry (31 May 2023). "Who's Buried in Milwaukee?". Shepherd Express. Retrieved 18 April 2024.