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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...

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,...

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