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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...

Thomas Edward Rybakowicz

Thomas Edward Rybakowicz

Apr 3, 2021

Tom entered God's Eternal Kingdom on April 3rd, 2021, age 79, reuniting with his wife Karen who preceded him. He is also preceded by his parents Edward and Josephina. Tom is survived by his Son Randy (Marisela), Grandchildren Randy (Edward), Nathan and Isabella, his Brother Bob (Karen), Cousin Jim (Rosie), other cousins, nephews and nieces. Tom was a loving husband...

Jeffrey Robert Fojtik

Jeffrey Robert Fojtik

Apr 3, 2021

Entered into Eternal Life on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at the age of 60. Cherished dad of Bryant (Brittney) Fojtik, Alex (Lindsey) Fojtik, JR Rodriguez, and Chase Berry. Proud grandpa of Blake and Brynn Fojtik. Loving brother of Sharon, Greg, Donna, Tom, Brian, Jeanne, and Tim. Further survived by many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents...

Jay E. "Snake" Stromberg

Jay E. "Snake" Stromberg

Apr 2, 2021

Friday, April 2, 2021, age 48 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Rose Stromberg; a brother, Jeff Stromberg and nephews, Jeremy Kroll and Tanner Wall. Loving brother of Jodi (Ray) Porth, Jane Wall and Jason (Erinn) Stromberg. Dear uncle of Daniel and Zachary Wall; Kiley, Luke and Grant Stromberg and Adian Marshall. Loyal friend of Wade Tourangeau....

Angela Lynne Staszak

Angela Lynne Staszak

Apr 2, 2021

Passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at the age of 32. Beloved daughter of Darrell (Sallie) Staszak and the late Cheryl (nee Priest) Staszak. Loving sister of Lisa (Markus) Wieczorek, Darrell (Kristin) Staszak Jr. Niece of Jim Priest, Sandy and Sue Priest, Jennifer Cravelo, Cindy (Keith) Seal, and Diane (Tom) Wieczorek. Dear aunt of Jessica, Sarina, Nickolas, Michaela, Montana,...

Sandra Kay Garza

Sandra Kay Garza

Mar 31, 2021

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Garza, 54 of Bluffton, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Sandy was born on May 5, 1966 in Weslaco, Texas to Noel Garza, Sr. & Mercedes (Diaz) Garza. She graduated from South Division High School in Milwaukee, where she was proud to be part of the varsity cheer leading team!...

Lois G. Grey

Lois G. Grey

Mar 30, 2021

Grey, Lois (nee Frey) Born to Eternal Life Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the age of 95. Dear Aunt to Donna, Marsha, Thomas, Coral, Cindy and the late Christine. Great-aunt to 14 nieces and nephews and great-great-aunt to 18 great-nieces and -nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert, and her sister Eunice. Private committal services at Woodlawn...

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