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Harvey William Lipp

Harvey William Lipp

Jan 11, 2021

We lost our loving Harvey on Monday, January 11, 2021. He lives through 3 sisters; Eva, Linda and Pam, as well as generations of nieces and nephews. Loved by all. Harvey will always be loved and remembered with friends and family. We all know he is with each and every one of us!

Janice  M. Ziemer

Janice M. Ziemer

Jan 10, 2021

Seamstress, slot machine whisperer, and unwavering sports fan, Janice M. Ziemer of St. Francis, Wisconsin, died peacefully Sunday, January 10, 2021, after a long, laughter-filled life punctuated by a five-month battle with ovarian cancer. She was 78. Jan leaves behind a core family of 13 loved ones -- a baker's dozen, in a poetic twist for a woman who couldn't...

Barbara L. Watson

Barbara L. Watson

Jan 9, 2021

(nee Sokol) Of Jackson. Born to eternal life on Saturday, January 9, 2021, age 88 years. Beloved wife and best friend for 56 years to the late Donald. Loving mom of Scott Watson, Kathryn (Scott) Kuehn and Pamela (Eric) Pierson. Proud grandma of Rachel and Kaitlyn Kuehn and Scott Jr. (Rachel) Kuehn. Dearest great-grandma of Scott Kuehn III. Dear sister...

Gary G. Thompson

Gary G. Thompson

Jan 7, 2021

Found peace on Thursday, January 7, 2021, age 79 years. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Whalen) and the late Sharon (nee Munson). Loving father of Amy (Bill) Kolb and Gwen (Lanny) Betterman. Proud grandfather of Rachel and Connor Kolb; Samantha, Jordan and Lucas Betterman. Preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Verna Thompson, sister, Marilyn Prahl. Fond son-in-law of...

Thomas M. Szejna

Thomas M. Szejna

Jan 7, 2021

Thomas M. Szejna Born to eternal life on Thursday, January 7, 2021, age 79 years. Loving husband of Karen (nee Smith). Dear dad of Steven, David (Sherrill), Laura (Andy) Wojciechowski and Patrick (Maria). Proud grandpa of Andrew, Adam, Madalynn, Haylie, Tyler and Eliana. Dearest brother of Rochelle Wawrzonek. Further survived by other family and friends. Memorial Mass on Friday, January...

Josephine Vargas-Cancel

Josephine Vargas-Cancel

Jan 7, 2021

Vargas-Cancel, Josephine. Passed away peacefully on January 7, 2021 at the age of 77. Loving wife of Jesus "Papo" Cancel. Cherished mother of Rebecca (Gules) Giudici, Joseph (Lily Gonzalez) Vargas, Jessica (Jose "Red" Rivera) Cancel and the late Denise Vargas. Beloved grandmother of 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Sister of Noemi, Mirta, Sandy, Evy, Luz Amparo, Maria Alvarez, Sixto, Sixto...

Patricia Ann Zakrzewski

Patricia Ann Zakrzewski

Jan 6, 2021

Patricia A. Zakrzewski "Pat Zak" (nee Schwender) Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Age 88 years. Beloved wife for 63 years of Robert A. Zakrzewski. Loving mother of Pamela (Jeff) Schein, Sandra (Kerry) Brunner, Robert C. (Elsa) Zakrzewski, Linda (David) Meynarez and Timothy Zakrzewski. Cherished grandmother of Eric (Melissa) Schein, Jenna Roca, Jessica Schein, Kevin Schein (Ally...

Barbara A. Janiszewski

Barbara A. Janiszewski

Jan 6, 2021

(nee Jacoby) Passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at age 87. Reader of books, crocheter of afghans, baker of cookies, and the "original auto-correct." Born to Victor and Eleanore (nee Dude) April 13, 1933. Beloved mother of Sue (John) Zuehlke, John (Cindy) Janiszewski, Jill (Alan) Botka, and Julie (Mark) Myszkowski. Preceded in death by her daughter Ellen (Pete) Pemrich....

Laverne H. Schmidt

Laverne H. Schmidt

Jan 5, 2021

(nee Clark) Born To Eternal Life Tuesday, January 5, 2021, age 89 years. Dear wife of 70 years to the late Robert "Schmidty" Schmidt. Adored mom of Jerry (Bernie) Schmidt, Tom (Lenore) Schmidt, Jim (Linda) Schmidt, Judy (Jim) Murdoch and Greg (Laurie) Schmidt. Loving grandmother of Julie (Jim) Zaja, Kelly (Charlie) Bellin, Jenny (Dan) Sturma, Laura (Ken) Webber, Tony Schmidt,...

Howard Philip Fritsch

Howard Philip Fritsch

Jan 4, 2021

Howard P. Fritsch Jr. Born to Eternal Life on Monday, January 4, 2021. Age 84 years. Loving father of Cheryl Fritsch(Alec Coleman), Linda (Mike) Andrie, Michael (Kathleen), Brian (Paula) and David (Christine). Cherished grandfather of Scott Kletzien; Lauren Andrie; Ryan, Nicholas and Zachary Fritsch; Clancey, Chayse and Charlotte Fritsch. Dear brother of Ronald (Barbara), Elaine, the late Kenneth (Shelby), Ralph,...

Kenneth Wagner

Kenneth Wagner

Jan 4, 2021

Kenneth E. Wagner passed away on January 4, 2021 at age 78. Ken is survived by his wife Diane of 48 years, and his neices and nephew. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Dorothy Wagner and his sister, Janet Applebee. Ken loved his trips up north with Diane to go camping and fishing. He also loved...

Dorothy E. "Dee" Brown

Dorothy E. "Dee" Brown

Jan 4, 2021

Peacefully passed on to her Heavenly Home while in the loving arms of her daughter on Monday, January 4, 2021 at age 81. Loving mother of the late Randy Pohlers, David Pohlers, Marten Iron Rope, and Sarah (Keith) Scott. Proud grandma of Samantha, Jordyn, Alyssa, Jasmine, Lakota, Litsa, Katie Ann, Kevin, Stephen, Unique, Rachael, Kelly, and Connor. Great-grandma of Jayden,...

Gary James Tart

Gary James Tart

Jan 4, 2021

Born To Eternal Life on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the age of 80. Loving husband of the late Marie (nee Prince) for 49 1/2 years. Dear father of the late Robert, James (Sue), Julie Tart (Jerry), Jodie Gerard (Jim), John, Jeremy, and the late Jennifer. Cherished grandfather of Susan Solum. Cherished great-grandfather of Cristian and Angela Solum. Dear brother...

Leroy S. Kulju

Leroy S. Kulju

Jan 4, 2021

Lee Kulju, 85, was born to Eternal Life on Monday, January 4, 2021 and reunited with his beloved wife and best friend of 57 years, Florence Kulju. Loving dad of Karen (Nelson) Correa and Eric (Kimberly) Kulju. Cherished grandfather of Kyle and Sean Hughes; Keenan, Sullivan and Tierney Kulju; step grandchildren, Kelly (Brad) Rosenquist and Alex Correa as well as...

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...

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