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Eric J. Wantuch

Eric J. Wantuch

Dec 9, 2020

Died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Age 47 years. Beloved husband and best friend for 18 years of Melissa. Loving dad of Summer and Brayden. Treasured son of Carol and the late Kenneth Wantuch. Dear son-in-law of Donna and John Arnold. Adored brother of Victoria (Cory) Mathiowetz. Dear brother-in-law of Eric (Mindi) Arnold. Special uncle of Chayce and Kennedy...

Mildred K. Alaniva

Mildred K. Alaniva

Dec 8, 2020

(nee Kiviniemi) Passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the age of 90. Loving wife of the late Harold Alaniva. Beloved mother of Dennis Alaniva, Deanna (Dan) Alexander, Donna (Jeff) Stray and Danny (Susan Sweetman) Alaniva. Cherished grandma of Kristen Alaniva, Matt Alavina, Elizabeth Alaniva, Tricia Coultes, Katie (Mike) Gervasi, April Rogers, Eric (Allison) Stray, Shaun Hardtke, Kennedy Alaniva,...

Sally Mae Erickson

Sally Mae Erickson

Dec 7, 2020

Sally Mae Erickson went Home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 7, 2020, after a very courageous battle with T-cell lymphoma. Long time loving companion of Carey Walkowiak. Dear sister of Neil, Greg, Peggy (Greg) Nyboe, and the late Lee. Cherished Aunt of Trisha. Best friend and cousin of Patty (Chuck) Sneesby for 61 years....

Beverly Dawn Jasinski

Beverly Dawn Jasinski

Dec 6, 2020

Born to Eternal Life on December 6, 2020 at the age of 84, she now is with her Almighty Creator. Devoted wife to the late Joseph Jasinski for 54 years. Proud Mother of her two sons, Dennis and Tim and her only daughter and dedicated caregiver, Janet. Loving, caring Grandmother to Stephanie, Nicole, Paul, Ryan and Evan. And, one of...

Kathleen M Montoure

Kathleen M Montoure

Dec 6, 2020

(nee Kavier) Found peace on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late George Montoure. Devoted mother of Greg, David (Julie) and the late Linda Montoure. Cherished grandma of Kristin (Tony) Beison, Kevin, Sydnee and Michael Montoure. Great-grandma of Sylas Beison, and Xander Beison. Kathleen is further survived by other family...

Wayne A. Kroll

Wayne A. Kroll

Dec 6, 2020

Passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at age 75. Dear brother of Elaine (Joe) Kozinski, Vivian (the late Tom) Nick, Susan (Bob) Kusnick, and Kenneth Kroll. Preceded in death by his siblings; Robert, Adalbert, Barbara, Richard and Kathleen. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Wayne was an avid fisherman and truly enjoyed his many visits...

Greg Capelle

Greg Capelle

Dec 6, 2020

Greg Capelle passed away with his wife Trish by his side on Sunday December 6, age 63. Loving husband and best friend of Trish. Loving father of Heather, Sam (Michelle), Tyler (Kendra), and Max. Papa Greg to Hayden. Dear brother-in-law to Jim and Sharon the goat lover. He will be missed by many brothers, sisters, family, friends, and fellow Marines....

Daniel Martin Schneidewent

Daniel Martin Schneidewent

Dec 6, 2020

Daniel M. Schneidewent "Dan" "Pops" Sunday, December 6, 2020. Age 78 years. Beloved husband for 50 years of Judy (nee Kmet). Loving dad of Michelle, Ed (Kim) and Mark (Gina). Dear brother of Herold, Randy (Lynn) and Debbie. Further survived by other family and friends. Private services will be held. Please click here to view the live stream of Dan's...

Lee C. Taschner

Lee C. Taschner

Dec 6, 2020

Found peace on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the age of 74. Loving father of Amy (Steve) Paull, Christopher Taschner, Carrie Taschner, Jonathan Taschner, Michael Taschner and Jaclyn (Dustin) May. Cherished grandfather of Makayla Temby, Jacob Temby, Parker May, John May, Jade May, and Piper May. Dear brother of Charlene Taschner and Catherine Taschner. Survived by other relatives and friends....

Bruce A. Davie, Major, Us Army (Retired)

Bruce A. Davie, Major, Us Army (Retired)

Dec 5, 2020

Bruce A. Davie, Major, US Army (Retired) Born to eternal life on the 5th day of the 12th month in the year of our Lord 2020 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Jan Ovans Davie for 25 years. Survived by son, Chris (Ann) Ovans. Cherished grandpa of Marley. Dear brother of Brian Davie. Also survived by other family...

Christina Elena Downing

Christina Elena Downing

Dec 4, 2020

Downing, Christina E. (nee Renteria). Born to Eternal Life December 4, 2020 at the age of 68. Loving wife of Bruce Downing. Cherished mother of Erica Downing, Lisa (David) Sandridge, Nicholas Downing. Beloved grandmother of David Bruce, Cierra, Elena and Landyn. Sister of Celestina (Juan Carlos Ojeda) Renteria, Guadalupe Renteria, Margarita (Chad Murphy) Renteria, Gloria (Joel) Gonzalez, Grace Renteria, Daniel...

Mary K. Melbinger

Mary K. Melbinger

Dec 3, 2020

Mary K. Melbinger (nee Gummerson) joined her forever loved ones in Heaven on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Loving mother of Christopher, Julie (Peter), Deborah (Joshua) and Brenda; grandmother to Ella, Claire and Andrew. Cherished daughter of Mildred and the late Jim Gummerson; sister of Judy, James and Donna. Mary was raised in Owen-Withee, Wisconsin. She graduated from UW Eau-Claire with...

Lillian Mae Kriegsman

Lillian Mae Kriegsman

Dec 3, 2020

Kriegsman, Lillian (nee Holada). Born to Eternal Life December 3, 2020 at the age of 89. Loving wife of the late Raymond Kriegsman. Cherished mother of Brian Kriegsman, Karen (Bill) Behmke, Keith Kriegsman and the late Julie Retka. Beloved grandmother of Shannon, Nicholas and Johnathan. Committal service at 2PM, on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at HIGHLAND MEMORIAL PARK, 14875 W....

Vicente Murillo

Vicente Murillo

Dec 2, 2020

Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the age of 83. Loving husband of Evangelina Murillo for 52 years. Beloved father of Veronica Murillo, Florentino Murillo, Verenise (Johnny) Rosario, Vicente Jr. (Lisa) Murillo, Jessica Murillo, Julio Cesar Murillo, Reynaldo Murillo, Ulysses (Rosenda) Murillo, Angela Murillo, Maria (Christian) Murillo, Victor (Jennifer) Murillo, Alexander Murillo and Andres (Samantha) Murillo....

Claire F. Ernst

Claire F. Ernst

Dec 2, 2020

Claire F. Ernst "Butch"Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the age of 78. Loving husband of 41 years to Sandra (nee Gorski) Ernst. Beloved dad of Jeffery (Kandi) Ernst, Scotty (Nancy) Ernst, Michelle Wenslaff (Jim Dempsey), Valerie (Howard) Farley, Scott (Kathi) Hoffman and the late Curtis Hoffman. Cherished grandpa of Amanda Skinkis, Jennifer Swen,...

Donald Charles Stuermer

Donald Charles Stuermer

Dec 1, 2020

DONALD STUERMER Don, died on December 1, 2020 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital. This past year, he & his wife Arlene celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary. Proud of his roots in the St. Francis community, he was known as a helpful, caring neighbor, dedicated to his family, friends & church. They were faithful members of St. John's Lutheran Church &...

Matilde Cruz

Matilde Cruz

Dec 1, 2020

Born into Eternal Life on December 1, 2020 at the age of 89. Loving mother of Yolanda (Rafael) Toro and Jose "Chito" (Irma) Cruz. Dear Mama of Mari, Randy, Joel, Marlo, Cynthia, Belinda, Javier, Adrian and ten great grandchildren. Matilde is preceded in death by her husband, Pedro, and her son Nelson (Awilda) Cruz. Further survived by other relatives and...

Matilde Pulido

Matilde Pulido

Dec 1, 2020

Went home to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the age of 86. Beloved mommie of Maria Coralia (Elias) Silva, Marcia (Ernest) Tomkiewicz, Blasa (Thomas) Hernandez, Bob Pulido, Paul (Stephanie) Pulido, and Ore (Iris) Pulido. Devoted grandma of Elias Silva, Gilbert Hernandez, Valerie Hernandez, Elizabeth Kesich, Lolita Rindal, Ernie Tomkiewicz , Natasha Rosado, Ian Tomkiewicz, Nicole Pulido,...

George Bert Christensen

George Bert Christensen

Nov 30, 2020

November 12, 1922 to November 30, 2020, Age 98 George was a kind, compassionate and loving son, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and spent most of his life in the Milwaukee (Bay View) area. He attended Fernwood Grade School and graduated from Bay View High School. In 1942, while attending UW Madison, he enlisted in the US Army Air...

Wilma Rose Jacobson

Wilma Rose Jacobson

Nov 30, 2020

Passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at the age of 79. Loving sister of Doris Jacobson. Dear great-aunt Nicole and Michelle Jacobson. Dear great-great-aunt of Devin, Kiara, and Royce Wilson, Collin and Katelyn DeGroot. Special friend of Donna (Glen) Polzin and Amy (Michael) Balcerzak. Preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Ella Jacobson, her siblings Dorothy and Adrian Jacobson...

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