Bartz, Mark W. Left us too soon and entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at the age of 58. Beloved son of Josephine (Joseph H.) Smith and the late Carl H. Bartz. Loving brother of Kathleen Wojcik and Leslie Ann Smith-Hardt. Proud uncle of Analisa, Andrew and Katherine. Dear cousin of Cherie, Barbara, Jane Ellen, Jeanne, Linda, Christine, Diane, Michael and K. Kenneth. Well-loved by special friends Ken and Dick and the Fries Lake Group. Visitation on Monday, January 12 at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, 1212 S. 117th St., West Allis from 9-11 AM. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mark was a proud Major in the US Marine Corp. for nearly 30 years. He enjoyed various styles of music and loved nature. Most importantly, Mark was a devoted caretaker to his parents. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 414-483-2322