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Donald Kenneth Mageski

Donald Kenneth Mageski

Jan 3, 2021

Born To Eternal Life on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Loving husband of 69 1/2 years to Dolores R. (nee Plovey) Mageski. Cherished uncle of Dawn Doberstein. Cherished great-uncle of Michelle (Greg) Doberstein, Reannon (Jason) Hopkins, Shawn (Amanda) Doberstein, Casey Bielawski, Quinten Eismann and Ryan Doberstein. Dear cousin of Danielle Sadoski. Further survived by many great-great nieces, nephews and many dear...

June Ione Nowack

June Ione Nowack

Jan 3, 2021

June I. Nowack (nee Lueck) Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Age 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth F. Nowack. Loving mother of the late Kenneth L. (Dana) Nowack, Linda (Jim) Wozniak and Keith (Jill) Nowack. Cherished grandmother of Amy and Kate; Jennifer and Angela; Katie. Dear great-grandmother of Benjamin, Makenzie; Desiree, Kayleigh and Alayna....

William Eineichner

William Eineichner

Jan 2, 2021

William "Bill" Eineichner passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 at the age of 87, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Glidden, WI on June 3rd, 1933, the son of the late Joseph and Lucy Eineichner (nee Wolf). He married Darlene Kernler on July 23, 1955 in Glidden, WI and they were blessed with...

James T. De Witt

James T. De Witt

Jan 2, 2021

Passed away on Saturday January 2, 2021 at age 69. Jim is survived by his brothers Robert (Elizabeth), David, and Christopher (Dana). He is preceded in death by parents James W. De Witt and Julia K. De Witt (nee Mrotek). He will be missed by many neices, nephews, family, and friends. Private services will be held for the family.

Blaine Andrew Twinn

Blaine Andrew Twinn

Jan 2, 2021

Started his Journey on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the age of 37. Beloved son of Juana (Byron) Williams and Blaine Twinn. Caring brother of Angela (Demilo Griffin) Twinn, Adriana Williams, Jake Twinn, Evelyn Jorgenson, and Nicholas Williams-Avila. Grandson of Encarnacion Avila. Special uncle to Elena, Elyana, Aritza, Paloma, Alex, Nila, Alana, and Leilani. Further survived by alot of other...

Herman Ernest Shipley

Herman Ernest Shipley

Jan 1, 2021

On Friday January 1, 2020, Herman Ernest Shipley Jr. passed away in his sleep at the age of 89 years. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia. Their marriage spanned 59 years and was underpinned by a deep everyday love that was obvious to all observers. Herman was born in Johnson City, Tennessee and at age 8...

Kenneth E. Balfanz

Kenneth E. Balfanz

Dec 31, 2020

Passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his sleep on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at age 61. Loving husband of Linda (nee Vohla). Dear dad of Diane (Kyle) Gunby, Melissa (Adam) Balfanz, and Jennifer Balfanz. Proud grandpa of Jameson and Lucas Gunby. Beloved son of Arnold (the late Diane) Balfanz. Dear brother of Karen Balfanz, Christine Cajigas and David (Debra) Balfanz....

Tracy Severtson

Tracy Severtson

Dec 30, 2020

Tracy loved to love on people. Until her health condition made it impossible for her to fight her fight anymore, she was guided into the hands of God on December 30th, 2020. Beloved partner of Randall Clark of 19 years. The loving and devoted mother of Amanda (Michael) McCray, Christopher (Kelly) Severtson, and Emily (Joel) Paulino. She was survived by...

Joanne Adele Lange

Joanne Adele Lange

Dec 30, 2020

Lange, Joanne (nee Burns). Born to Eternal Life December 30, 2020 at the age of 79. Loving wife of the late Robert Patrick Lange. Cherished mother of Maureen Lange. Dear "Mom" of Kimberly Kvien. Dear friend of the late Sr. Arnetta Beyer. She will be missed by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi and clients and staff of St....

Gail Ann Novak

Gail Ann Novak

Dec 30, 2020

(nee Custer) Entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the age of 66. Beloved wife of 23 years to Timothy. Loving mother of Matthew (Victoria), Michelle (Kirk) Anderson and Cassandra (Tucker) Goeden. Proud grandmother of Braxton, Lilliana, and Autumn. Caring Daughter of Joanne (the late Robert) Bogan and the late Gordon Custer. Sister of Wayne Custer, Lynn...

Barbara  Jean Ray-Velazquez

Barbara Jean Ray-Velazquez

Dec 29, 2020

Barbara J. Velazquez joined her husband in Heaven on Tuesday December 29, 2020 at age 68. Loving wife of Simeon. Beloved Mom of Jason (Heather) and Adela (Willie). Cherished grandma of Terrell, Aidan, Avery, Olivia, and Gabriel. Dear great-grandma to Lailah and Abel. She is preceded in death by her siblings: Judith, Linda, Gary, Kenneth, and Charles. She will be...

William Emanuel Gans

William Emanuel Gans

Dec 29, 2020

Gans, William E. born to Eternal Life December 29, 2020 at the age of 104. Cherished uncle of Louis S. Gans, Jr.. Preceded in death by his mother Irene, brother Louis and his father, Emanuel. Bill is survived by his many, many friends, whom he adored. William was an avid pianist and organist, performing from time to time at the...

John Vugrinovich

John Vugrinovich

Dec 29, 2020

Born to eternal life at Zablocki VA Medical Center on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, age 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Margo Jean (nee Page). Loving Dad of Jean (Thaddeus) Pelzek, Mary (Mark) Martel, Helen (the late Pat) Culver, Lucy Vugrinovich and the late Anne (the late Allen) Luepke. Loving Grandpa to Adam (Aidee), Kevin, Aaron (Laura), Natasha (David),...

Constance O. Kavanagh

Constance O. Kavanagh

Dec 28, 2020

Kavanagh, Constance O. "Connie" (nee Mounts). Born to Eternal Life December 28, 2020 at the age of 86. Loving wife of the late Mort Kavanagh. Cherished mother of Katherine (Frank) Zarnowski, Linda (Bob) Rohda, Brian Stade, the late Juanita Schulz and the late Eugene (Bonnie) Stade. Step-mother of Gary, Cheryl, and Bobby. Beloved grandmother of Connie-Jean, Brian, Christopher, Dawn, Theresa,...

Mary Ellen Frelke

Mary Ellen Frelke

Dec 28, 2020

Mary Ellen Frelke Born to Eternal Life on Monday, December 28, 2020. Age 60 years. Preceded in death by her beloved parents of Gladys and Florian Frelke and brother Ronald. Cherished sister of Paul Frelke, Monica (Tom) Hoppe and Joseph (Kristen) Frelke. Adored aunt of Steve, Stewart (Diane), April, Amanda and Jennifer Frelke; Melissa (Andy Meerkins) and Allison Hoppe; Meredith...

Scott William Melcher

Scott William Melcher

Dec 27, 2020

Scott W. Melcher Sunday, December 27, 2020. Age of 64 years. Loving dad of Sheila (Derek) Brachmann. Cherished grandpa of Chloe and Dorian Brachmann. No. 1 Son of Joann (Erwin) Mundt. Treasured brother of Keith (Annette Nowak) Melcher, Michelle (Roric) Griffith and Michael Mundt. Preceded in death by his brother Mark Melcher, sister Stephanie Weist, grandparents Edward and Lucille Gallagher,...

Joanne Elizabeth Burns

Joanne Elizabeth Burns

Dec 27, 2020

Most goodbyes suck – there's no way around it. No one wants to say goodbye to someone they love; someone who's been there to guide you through the important events of your lives; someone who has mentored and shaped you into the people you are today; someone who has…simply put…been there. And saying goodbye over a video call makes the...

A'Lissoulae Marque Perkowski

A'Lissoulae Marque Perkowski

Dec 26, 2020

A'lissoulae Marque Perkowski Passed away on Saturday, December 26. 2020, age 34 years. Loving wife of Craig Perkowski. Beloved daughter of Tammy Horton and Jorge Santiago-Baez. Cherished sister of Raven Horton, Zoe Betancourt, Natalie Santiago, Tito Santiago and Vilmalie Santiago. Fond granddaughter of the late Pamela Horton. Dear great-granddaughter of Francis Lucille Horton. Niece of Beau and Tina Horton. Dear...

Alvin Augustus Lilly

Alvin Augustus Lilly

Dec 24, 2020

Alvin Augustus Lilly May 31, 1940 - December 24, 2020 Lilly, Alvin A. Born to Eternal Life on December 24, 2020, at the age of 80. Alvin is survived by: his beloved wife of 53 years, Aquilla Lilly (nee Chung); children Kevin, Kirk (Shannon), Richard, CariAnne and Curtis; grand-daughter Casey Amelia; sisters and brother Christena Williams, Jestina Abdul and Trevor...

Joanne E Killian

Joanne E Killian

Dec 24, 2020

(nee Rozeske) Born into Eternal Life on December 24, 2020, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Wayne Killian for 35 years and the late Christian Houterman for 17 years. Loving mother of Chris (Julia) Houterman, Joseph Houterman, John (Melissa) Houterman, Jane (Dwayne) Schrank, Paul (Mary) Killian, James (Teresa) Killian, and Dan (Wendy) Killian. Proud grandmother of...

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