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Raymond Bernard Fritsch

Raymond Bernard Fritsch

Aug 11, 2021

Passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of 54 years to Carole (nee Greasby). Loving dad of the late Ray Jr. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Private services were held.

James Joseph Lentscher

James Joseph Lentscher

Aug 10, 2021

Died peacefully on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Age 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Betty (nee Hupy). Loving father of Diane Lentscher Mayorga, the late Michael Lentscher, Thomas (Tina) Lentscher, Peter (Kim) Lentscher, Susan (Bob) Cherek and Mark Lentscher. Jim is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Jim and Betty will...

Geraldine Elsie Virgili

Geraldine Elsie Virgili

Aug 10, 2021

Geraldine "Gerry" Virgili Joined her daughter, Nancy, in Heaven on Tuesday August 10, 2021 at age 92. Loving wife of Robert "Bob" Virgili. Cherished mom of Barbara Sloan, Jim Virgili, Jo Ann (Mark) Flaig, Jan (Paul) Grant, and the late Nancy (Jimi) Sellars. Beloved grandma of Jack (Sarah) Sloan, Tom (Katie) Sloan, Michael (Neha) Sloan, Tony Virgili, Steven Flaig, and...

Brian Louis Slawny

Brian Louis Slawny

Aug 9, 2021

Brian L Slawny Found Peace August 9th, 2021, at age 59. Brian was a beloved husband to Dennyse "DeeDee" (nee Nehmer). Amazing step-father to John Barrett (Lauren) Rios. Loving brother to Jean (late Jerry) Gyrion, Rose Thompson, Fran (John) Bosze, David (Denise), Annette, Arnold, late John and the late Carol Bohlmann. Caring brother-in-law to Don (Laura) Nehmer, Teri (Sara) Wells-Tomjanovich,...

Daniel Fred Luell

Daniel Fred Luell

Aug 9, 2021

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 9, 2021 at the age of 96. Loving husband of the late Joy (nee Cook) Luell. Beloved father of Darryl M Luell, Carol Ann (Duane) Rutkowski, Linda Joy Elizabeth Peltier, Kathleen Marie (Richard) Teal, Robert Jeffrey Trease, Marjorie (the late Michael) Taylor and Richard A. Luell. Cherished grandfather of...

Lyle G. Fink

Lyle G. Fink

Aug 9, 2021

Lyle G. Fink born into Eternal Life on August 9, 2021 at the age of 86. Lyle was born to life in Alma, Wisconsin on January 16, 1935. Lyle attended St. John's School for the Deaf in Milwaukee, WI and went on to St. Mary's School for the Deaf in Buffalo, NY. He was a member of the Milwaukee Silent...

Gail A. Rouse

Gail A. Rouse

Aug 8, 2021

August 08, 2021. Age 84 years. Loving wife for 59 years to the late Leo R. Rouse. Loving mom of Linda (Dan) Pritzlaff, Debi (Mike Valadez) Rouse, and Sara Rohde. Cherished grandma of Danny (Meghan) Pritzlaff, Katie Pritzlaff, Justin Moore, Brandon Rouse-Valadez, Ashley Riojas, Alex Rohde and Andy Rohde. Cherished great-grandma of Connor Pritzlaff and Aiden Riojas. Dear sister of...

James "Jim"  R. Rueth

James "Jim" R. Rueth

Aug 7, 2021

Passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the age of 74. Loving husband of Pat (nee Hardy) for 52 years. Dear dad of Jay (Joanie) Rueth, Randy (Megan) Rueth, Bobby Rueth, and Robin Rueth. Proud grandpa of Daniel, Michael, Joseph, Henry and Lila. Brother of Mary Ann (Greg) Kornacki and the late Bob (Karen) Rueth. Also loved by nieces,...

Katherine A. Mancheski

Katherine A. Mancheski

Aug 5, 2021

Mancheski, Katherine. Ascended to her place amongst the angels in heaven on August 5, 2021 at the age of 49. Daughter of the late Wayne and the late Mary Ann (nee Kolp). Sister of Christopher (Jenelle). Loved Aunt of Nathan, Noah and Nicholas Mancheski. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial Gathering Wednesday, August 11 2021 at DIVINE MERCY...

James Charles Vokes Jr. "Jc"

James Charles Vokes Jr. "Jc"

Aug 5, 2021

James went to rest with the Lord on August 5th, 2021, at the age of 80. Joining his deceased parents, Jake and Opal (nee Paine), brothers Bob and Dick and his sister-in-law Kim. Cherished husband and best friend of his wife Rosemarie (nee Modjeska) for 30 years. Caring father to his children Wesley (Laurie) Vokes, the late Jeffrey, Kristine (Patrick)...

Shirleymae Theresa Zeller

Shirleymae Theresa Zeller

Aug 4, 2021

Zeller, Shirleymae T. (nee Groh) found peace Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the age of 86. Loving wife of Ronald Zeller. Cherished mother of Randall (Sharon Christiansen) and Larsen (Matthew) Lamarbe. Grandmother of Graysen and Mazsen. Sister of the late Charlotte. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Memorial Gathering Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 4PM to...

Roland Roy Labonte

Roland Roy Labonte

Aug 1, 2021

Roland R. LaBonte Joined his parents in Heaven on Sunday August 1, 2021 at age 87. Preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd LaBonte and Arlene (nee LaCombe) LaBonte, and his sisters Leona Moga, Shirley Dunn, Marilyn Behrens, and Nancy Koenig. Roland is survived by his brothers, Donald LaBonte, Gerald(Marion) LaBonte, Lloyd LaBonte; his sisters Lois Lang, Arlene (Jerome) Schneider,...

Rod H. Schmidt

Rod H. Schmidt

Jul 31, 2021

Found Peace and was reunited with his wife, Catherine, on July 31, 2021 at the age of 84. Rod is survived by his children Sandra Schmidt, Sue Melby, and Karen Mason; and his two grandsons Duncan and Ian Martin. Rod was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa. He enjoyed his time volunteering at Habitat for Humanity....

Robert A. Banaszak "Bobby"

Robert A. Banaszak "Bobby"

Jul 30, 2021

Banaszak, Robert A. "Bobby" Born To Eternal Life on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the age of 46. Loving son of Bob and Pam (nee Toy) Banaszak. Dear brother of Nicole (Scott) Berlowski. Beloved uncle of Aubrey and Avery Berlowski. Further survived by many aunts, uncles, friends and family. Memorial Visitation on MONDAY, August 16, 2021 from 9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M....

Michael L Briseno

Michael L Briseno

Jul 29, 2021

Michael L Briseno passed away unexpectedly at home on July 29, 2021 at the young age of 45. "The trouble was he thought he had time" Buddha. Public visitation will be held at Prasser Kleczka Funeral Home South Suburban Chapel (6080 S. 27th St, Milwaukee) on Friday 8/6/21 from 4:30 - 7pm then a short service starts at 7pm. Michael...

Duwayne Edward Swiercz

Duwayne Edward Swiercz

Jul 29, 2021

Passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at the age 53. Loving father of Haley Starr Wiese, Jynelle Zabel, and Tessa Zabel. Cherished son of Christine (nee Swiercz) and Donald Grady, and Edward English. Dear brother of Steven Grady (Linda Martinez), Chad Grady, Tom (Barbara) Wargin. Dear friend of Christy Wiese and Christina Zabel. Further survived by nieces, nephews,...

Florence M. Jucha

Florence M. Jucha

Jul 28, 2021

(nee Felden) Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at age 97. Preceded in death by her loving husband Joseph and beloved son James. Loving mother of Theresa (Norman) Solomon, Christine (Raymond) Skrentny, Paula (Milton) Vandermeuse, Mary Ellen Jucha, Philip (Mary Peterson) Jucha, and Joseph Jucha. Grandmother of Corey, Aaron, John, Paul, Kathryn, Susan, and Michael. Great-grandmother of Eleanor,...

Theodore Stanley Kubik

Theodore Stanley Kubik

Jul 27, 2021

Born to Eternal Life Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Carol J. (nee Vandenberg). Father of Karen, David (Colleen) and Brian (Laura). Grandfather of Sara, Caitlin, Abigail and Matthew. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Gathering at the Funeral Home, Monday, August 2nd, 2021 from 10:00 AM to...

Carol Jean Kolisch

Carol Jean Kolisch

Jul 26, 2021

(nee Heitzmann) 81 of Greendale, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 26,2021 at Hales Corners Care Center. Loving and devoted wife of Herbert Kolisch of 58 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Emma Heitzmann, and her three siblings. Special thanks to the caring staff at Hales Corners Care Center, as well as her dear friend Robert...

Carol Ann Wozniak

Carol Ann Wozniak

Jul 24, 2021

Carol Ann Wozniak (nee Chiesa) Passed away on Saturday July 24, 2021 at age 80. Loving mother of Patricia and Christopher. Dear sister of Gilbert (Carol) Chiesa, Gail (Wayne) Heiderich, and Lois (Dale) Hoppe. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, grand and great-grand children. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday August 12 at Basilica of St....

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