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Alexis I. "Alex" Santiago

Alexis I. "Alex" Santiago

Apr 22, 2021

Reunited with his mother, Gertrude, on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the age of 48. Loving husband and best friend of Jennifer for 23 years. Devoted Dad of Marcel Torres, Ciara Torres, and Jada Santiago. Proud grandpa of Almariz, Elynah, Riel, Xenia, Geilany, Jailennyiz, and Jazleya. Devoted Brother of Oscar, David, Johnny (Mary), Alicia, Melinda, Sabad, and Antonia. Grandson of...

Michelle Louise Ditch

Michelle Louise Ditch

Apr 22, 2021

Michelle L. Ditch (nee Lehman) Thursday, April 22, 2021. Age 71 years. Wife of the late Richard Ditch. Mother of Lori Moore, Lynn (Dana) Williams, Lonna (Jeff) Monroy, Kevin (Rose) Kildau. Grandmother of Justin Townsend, Andrea (Nick) Zajdel and Mitchell Plaster; Briana Williams (Tony Johannsen) and Deven Williams (Melanie Kowalski); Savannah Monroy; Kiera Kildau (fiancé Hector Rodriguez), Seth Kildau and...

Walter Lawrence Dutkiewicz

Walter Lawrence Dutkiewicz

Apr 20, 2021

Went to join his beloved wife Rose Ann (nee Peterson) on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, age 92 years. Loving father of Michael Dutkiewicz. Preceded in death by his siblings, Felicia, Arlene, Arnold and Robert. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Walter was a former bar manager at the Howell Ave. Red Carpet Bowling, and retired from and...

Mildred L Verhein

Mildred L Verhein

Apr 20, 2021

Mildred "Millie" L. Verhein (nee Burgert), passed away peacefully April 20th at the age of 93. She was born March 26th, 1928 in Webster, WI to Della and Earl. She married her handsome husband, Kenneth W. Verhein, in January of 1951 who preceded her in death in 1995 and her daughter, Jody, in 1965. Cherished mother of Cheryl (Chris), Linda...

Jeanette Marie Paszkowski

Jeanette Marie Paszkowski

Apr 19, 2021

Passed away peacefully on Monday, April 19 , 2021, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Ronald. Cherished mom of Guy (Stacy), Gary (Pam) and Greg (Lori), Gil Paszkowski. Proud grandma of Shane. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Jeanette loved to cook for her family, especially her Italian specialties. She enjoyed her...

Ruthann Szmidt

Ruthann Szmidt

Apr 19, 2021

Born to eternal life on Monday, April 19, 2021, age 83 years. Beloved wife for 63 years to Zygmunt Szmidt. Loving mom of Linda Szmidt, Cynthia Szmidt, Kathryn Szmidt and Mark (Erica) Szmidt. Cherished grandma of Jaclyn Bonk, Jonathan Bonk, Nathan and Zachary Szmidt. Dear sister of Robert (Charlene) Tumi, John (Colette) Twardowski and Steve (Karen) Twardowski. Preceded in death...

Frances Ann Budny

Frances Ann Budny

Apr 19, 2021

(nee Walkowiak) Born to Eternal Life on Monday, April 19, 2021, age 92 years. Beloved wife for 63 years of the late Bernard "Bud" Budny. Loving mother of Judith (Michael Chybowski) Budny, Mary Lou (Dr. Scott) Cameron, Dr. Christopher (Cheryl Gregory) Budny and Wendy Lee Budny. Proud grandmother of Evan, Elizabeth (Travis), Erica (Kay), Jessica (Peter), Hunter, Ryan (fiancee Hannah),...

Raymond Lavelle Buckliew

Raymond Lavelle Buckliew

Apr 16, 2021

Buckliew, Raymond L. Passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the age of 68. Loving companion and best friend of Barbara Kelly for 20 years. Father of William, Benjamin and Eric Buckliew. Grandfather of Casey Raymond, Ryan Nathan, Elias James, Alaina Rose, Ryan Nathan, Elias James Miller and Carolyn Leigh Buckliew. Preceded in death by his parents William R....

Elizabeth J. Kallas

Elizabeth J. Kallas

Apr 15, 2021

(nee Lewandowski) Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the age of 82. Elizabeth leaves behind her loving husband of 61 years Lawrence Kallas. Loving mother of Linda (Michael) Kochanski, Michael (Kathy) Kallas, and Lawrence R. Kallas. Beloved grandmother of Emily (Michael Bazinet) McKenna, Kathreen (Jason) Inghram, Kristeen (Jason Sauer) Kallas, Kellee (Scott) Umentum and Kasee Andrews....

Patricia Jean Hart

Patricia Jean Hart

Apr 14, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful, loving, and kind hearted sister Patricia Jean (Patsy) Hart. Patsy was called home unexpectedly by the Lord on April 14th at her home in St. Francis, WI. Patsy graduated from St. Francis High School in 1972 and went into the medical field where she spent her entire...

Milton Lee Schmitt

Milton Lee Schmitt

Apr 14, 2021

Passed Away Peacefully on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Age 77 years. Beloved husband and best friend for more than 58 years of Delores. Cherished dad of Doug (Dawn) and Curt (the late Tina). Loving grandpa of Dustin (Gillian) and Drew (fiancée Cassie); Curtis Jr. (Kristin), Christy and Joey (Karin). Further survived by 5 great-grandchildren, other family members and friends. Visitation...

Kathleen Linday

Kathleen Linday

Apr 14, 2021

(nee Huntowski) Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Age 73 years. Beloved mother of Dan Materi. Loving sister of Karen Rec and Charlene Smikowski. Cousin of Barbara Jankowski. A special thank you to all her loving friends that porvided care and support to Kathleen and her family in their difficult times. Kathleen was first and foremost a mom, and did everything that...

Karen Lorraine Rueda

Karen Lorraine Rueda

Apr 14, 2021

Karen Lorraine Rueda (nee Mamerow) Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, age 73 years. Cherished wife of the late Jaime "Jim" Rueda. Loving mother of Rebecca (Alan) Faulds, Jaime (Beth) Rueda and Denise Rueda. Proud Grandma of Mariah (Billy), Stevie (Jessie), Lily, Hailly, Kayla and Eric. Great-grandmother of Harlow, Winston and Julian. Dear sister of Mary (the...

Sylvia G. Karolewicz

Sylvia G. Karolewicz

Apr 12, 2021

Karolewicz, Sylvia G. (nee Cichocki) Loving wife of the late Chester R. Karolewicz. Loving mother of Robert (Joan) Kaye and Richard "Dick" (Mary Ellen) Karolewicz. Cherished grandma of Robert (Sonia) Kaye, David (Allison) Karolewicz, Steven Karolewicz, Brian (Kelly) Karolewicz, Michael (Donna) Karolewicz, and Jeffery (Emily) Karolewicz. Step-grandma to Seth (Abby) Jachowicz and Zachary (Elizabeth) Jachowicz. Cherished great-grandma of 13 great-grandchildren....

Carol Ann Polchinski

Carol Ann Polchinski

Apr 12, 2021

(nee Rutchik) Found peace on April 12, 2021, age 76. Carol is survived by her sons Randall and Garett and her grandchildren, Ruby and Dillion. She was preceded in death by husbands, Brian Jaeckel and Dale Polchinski; and by her son Dale Polchinski Jr. Graveside Service on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 11:00 AM at Woodlawn Cemetery, 614 E. Howard Avenue.

Robert Stanley Chmielewski

Robert Stanley Chmielewski

Apr 11, 2021

Chmielewski, Robert S. "Bob" Went fishing in the big lake in the sky on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the age of 78. Preceded in death by his parents Ervin and Charlotte Chmielewski. Loving husband of Frances (nee Briskie) Chmielewski for 25 years. Beloved Bob of John (Jenny) III, Jamie (Lynn), and Jodi Cummings. True grandpa of John "Four", Becca,...

Jack John Lentz

Jack John Lentz

Apr 9, 2021

Jack J. Lentz A proud Kachubian was born to eternal life on Friday, April 9, 2021, age 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Flora (nee Malone). Loving father (Popps) of Kathleen, David (Julie) and Daniel (Jacci) Lentz. Proud grandpa of Ethan, Emmett, Everett and Emily; Ryker and Rylee. Dear brother of Ronald (the late Sandra). Preceded in death...

Elfrieda Reyes

Elfrieda Reyes

Apr 9, 2021

Reyes, Elfrieda (nee Mejías) Born To This Life on October 16, 1933, in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico. Born To Eternal Life on April 9, 2021, in Milwaukee, WI. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Natividad "Nato" Reyes. Loving mother of Mary "Tere" (Hector), Francisco (Michele), Carmen (Rick) and Elsa (Bob). Proud grandmother of Nadya, Beny, Gino,...

Paul Andrew Ropel

Paul Andrew Ropel

Apr 5, 2021

Paul Andrew Ropel Left us unexpectedly on Monday, April 5, 2021, age 55 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Kari Ropel (nee Giles). Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Virginia Ropel. Loving brother of James (Lois), Debra (Gary) Ropel-Miller, the late Richard and the late Russell Ropel. Dear son-in-law of Bryan Giles Sr. and late Carole Harris....

Jose G. Avila

Jose G. Avila

Apr 5, 2021

Falleció el lunes 5 de abril de 2021 a los 89 años. El velorio se llevará a cabo en la Funeraria, el martes 13 de abril de 2021 de 9:30 am a 12:30 pm. Servicio funerario 12:30 pm. Haga clic aquí para ver una transmisión en vivo de los servicios funerarios de José si no puede asistir. Passed...

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