• A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 5th, 2026, at Walnut Ridge Condominiums Clubhouse (6255 Walnut Lane, Cudahy Wi 53110) from Noon-5pm.
• The clubhouse has a limited parking lot. You can also find street parking on S. Creekside Dr. just off of College Ave and have a short walk, or you can park in any visitor parking spot within the condos. We hope to see you there!

Joshua Wayne Cookson

Joshua Wayne Cookson passed away unexpectedly on October 26^th, 2026. He is survived by his father; Wade (Kelly) Cookson. His mother; Valerie (Matt) Bzdawka. His sisters Nicholette (Robert) Waldrep, Shannon Cookson, and Abby Kurtina. His nieces; Aubryella, Sarah, Teagan, and Evelyn. His nephews; Shaun, Nathan, and Liam. Preceded in death by his grandparents Wayne and Jaquelyn Cookson, and Leroy and Opal Schwader, as well as his aunt Theresa Cookson and uncles Gerald Schwader and Bryan Schwader.

Josh was born on February 4th, 1983. He worked as a roofer up until he got sick with a brain tumor. He beat cancer and worked at Culvers flipping burgers. Josh was an amazing person. He loved with his whole heart and never missed an opportunity to tell you he loved you. Even though Josh continued to experience health issues, he always cared about others above himself. Josh loved music. Some of his favorite bands were Metallica and Coheed and Cambria. He taught himself to play guitar. He loved roller skating and disc golf. He was religious and loved Jehovah God. Josh always was a jokester and knew how to make you laugh. He always had a smile on his face. He will be forever in our hearts and greatly missed.