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Daniel R. Jankowski

Daniel R. Jankowski

Mar 15, 2019

Friday, March 15, 2019, age 73 years. Beloved husband for 50 years to Patricia. Loving Pops of Andrew (Sara) and Michael (Sherry) Jankowski. Proud grandpa of Samantha and Abigail; Matthew and Emily. Dear brother of Frank (the late Elaine), Aye Jaye Maryann), the late Maxine Jankowski, and the late Dorothy (the late Gordon) Walters. Also survived by other family and...

Obed Pena

Obed Pena

Mar 15, 2019

76 years of age was born on February 28th, 1943 in Barrio Pea Pobre of Naguabo, Puerto Rico and began the journey of eternal life on Friday, March 15th, 2019 surrounded by his family. He married the love of his life, Antonia Dueo Santana on November 25th, 1961. Although retirement due to an injury while part of Puerto Ricos police...

Patricia  Ann Lee

Patricia Ann Lee

Mar 13, 2019

(nee Lindemann) Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Age 73 years. Cherished mom of Colleen, Chris and the late Craig. Adored grandma of Craig and Casey. Dear sister of the late Bill. Throughout her life Patricia enjoyed gardening and biking; she deeply cared for and enjoyed her family. She will be fondly remembered by all that knew her....

Gerald "Jerry" Knepper

Gerald "Jerry" Knepper

Mar 12, 2019

Died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 12 2019 at the age of 84. Loving husband of Francine (nee Lusardi). Dear dad of Dennis, Patti (Jeff) Piotrowski, David, Tammy (Michael) and Chad. Proud grandpa of Cassie, Amie, Angela (Jack), Preston and Sloane. Brother of Richard (girlfriend - Donna). Preceded in death by his siblings Florence, Edward, Margaret, Evelyn, Herbert,...

Anita M. Cervera

Anita M. Cervera

Mar 11, 2019

(nee Mendoza) Passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, March 11, 2019 at the age of 65. Caring former wife, and mother of Jesus Cerveras children. Devoted mom of Angel, Clara (Antonio) Chavez, Ana, Monica and Marco Cervera. Proud grandma of Angel, Raymond, Robert, Eliazar, Seferina, Azaria, Mauricio, Cristian, Ian, Kaleb, Marcela, Antonio, Adriana, Elora and Sofia. Great grandma...

Gerald Hollweck

Gerald Hollweck

Mar 10, 2019

Passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness surrounded by family on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of the late Doris Hollweck. Cherished father of Christopher (Donna) Slater, the late Linda (Anderson) Jackson, Linda (Kenneth) Balfanz, James (Milena) Vohla, Nancy Smith, and Lisa Skiff. Adored grandfather of Zachary and Savannah Slater, Rachel, Juliane, the late...

Lisa  M. Schneidewind

Lisa M. Schneidewind

Mar 10, 2019

(nee Stein) Sunday, March 10, 2019, age 48 years. Beloved wife for 10 years to Shawn. Loving daughter of Naomi and Randy Wonderly. Dear daughter-in-law of Linda Miling. Devoted Fur Mom of Toki, Onyx and Tyson. Also survived by other family and friends. Lisa was an employee of the Sleep Wellness Institute. A special thank you to the staffs at...

Mary J. Kaminski

Mary J. Kaminski

Mar 9, 2019

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Erwin. Treasured mother and best friend of Jane Clements. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation on FRIDAY, March 22 from 9:30-11:00 AM at ST. STEPHEN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1441 W. Oakwood Road. Mass...

Gloria P.  Sprotte

Gloria P. Sprotte

Mar 7, 2019

Sadly passed away March 7 at the age of 96. Preceded in death by her husband, William, and daughter and son-in-law, Lynne and Gordon Hansen. Survived by her children Billy (Robin), Janet (George) Artka, SanDee (Phil) Francis, David (Lynn). Further survived by sixteen grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren. Additionally survived by sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Gloria was a...

Daniel P. Braden

Daniel P. Braden

Mar 7, 2019

Found peace surrounded by family on Thursday, March 7, 2019, age 83. Beloved husband for 57 years to Joyce (nee Valenta). Loving dad of Patrick (friend-Barbara) Braden, Jacqueline (Donald) Brickner, Janice Braden and Susan (Michael) Farrell. Proud grandpa of Bradley, Christopher (Claire Leister) and Steven (Kalah Rivera) Zeitler; Benjamin Braden; Bryan, Kyle and Ireland Brickner. Dear great-grandpa of Ariel and...

James Lawrence Dereszynski

James Lawrence Dereszynski

Mar 6, 2019

76, passed away March 6, 2019 at Cypress Village in Jacksonville, FL. He was born December 25, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI, to Julian Jay E. Dereszynski and Lorraine Lorry Paprocki Dereszynski. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Nyla Ruth Albrecht Dereszynski; children, Nicholas Jay (Tracie) Dereszynski, Lisa Anne (Ryan) Lankford; grandchildren, Zachery Ross Dereszynski, Sawyer Mitch...

Sharon L. Ludtke

Sharon L. Ludtke

Mar 4, 2019

(nee Boucher) Passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at the age of 80. Loving mother of Preston (Jane Riehle) and Tammy Ludtke. Proud grandma of Trevor (Michelle) and Colin. Sister of Nancy Christopher. Aunt of Bobby Christopher. Preceded in death by her son Patrick. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Sharon was a lifelong caregiver for her daughter...

Clara Skalecki

Clara Skalecki

Mar 3, 2019

(nee Piziak) Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Age 87 years. Beloved wife of 58 years to the late Arthur. Loving mom of Frank, Steve and Donna Skalecki. Cherished grandma of Kayla Shaffer. Clara is preceded in death by her parents John and Veronica Piziak. She is further survived by other family members and friends. Clara was...

Donald L. Cortez

Donald L. Cortez

Mar 3, 2019

Donald was born on April 5, 1967 and passed away on March 3, 2019 at the age of 52. Donald is the loving son of David and Josephine Cortez. Beloved dad of Angela, Corey, Mia, and Cody. Dear brother of Jeffrey (Judi), David Jr., (Jackie), and Jason. Proud uncle of Gage, Gavin, Olivia, Liza, the late Sharon (John), Lisa and...

Ronald Lee Baake Sr.

Ronald Lee Baake Sr.

Mar 3, 2019

March 3, 2019. Age 64 years. Loving father of Julie (Nick) Simonet, Ronald (Tracy) Baake Jr., Joseph Baake, Jessica Procto-Baake, and Robert (Darlene) Baake, and Lana Nicki Kraft. Cherished grandpa of Saige, Keeley, Cheyenne, Jada, Octavia, Damion, Evan, Brandon, Dylan, Chloe, Natalie, Grace, Myles, Jaslene, Leah, Analyce, Robert Jr., Mackenzie, Kayla, Stacy, Brooklyn, Emma and one newborn baby. Cherished great-grandpa...

Rita G. Speth

Rita G. Speth

Mar 1, 2019

(nee Herriges) Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Friday, March 1, 2019 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Carl. Loving mother of Michael, Nancy, James (Nancy), Geralyn, Denise (Larry) Freigang, Susan, Celeste (Ken) Reynolds, Jacqueline (Robert) and Germaine. Cherished grandmother of Briony Harmer, Carly Fredericks, Alex Freigang, Tony Speth, Joseph Yamat, Erin Repko, Maxwell...

Vicki Lynn Polacek

Vicki Lynn Polacek

Feb 27, 2019

Formerly Vicki L. Henderson (nee Vaughn) Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Age 64 years. Beloved wife for 27 years and best friend for 44 years of Steven. Loving mom of Christy Sue (Mike) Carr, Grace Jacobson and the late Neil (Melissa) Henderson. Cherished grandma of Christopher, Sterling, Angelica, Roman, Olivia and Alysse. She is preceded in death by her parents Naomi...

Mary Louise "Lou" Maniero

Mary Louise "Lou" Maniero

Feb 27, 2019

Maniero, Mary Louise "Lou" (nee Stabile) Born to Eternal Life Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the age of 86. Loving wife of the late Daniel A. Maniero. Cherished mom of Beth, Gregory, Lawrence (Karen) Maniero, and the late Amy (Mark) Dierbeck. Grandmother of Angela Slater and the late Jessica Maniero. Great-grandmother of Sylvia and Evelyn. Sister of Kathleen Stabile, Michael...

John  C. Goodfellow Sr.

John C. Goodfellow Sr.

Feb 27, 2019

Found peace on Wednesday. February 27, 2019, age 69 years. Beloved husband for 33 years to Claire (nee Vrana). Loving father of John Jr. and Tim (Anna) Goodfellow. Dear grandfather of Charlotte, Nick and Ziggy. Brother of Mark (Mary) and Dale Goodfellow. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. John was a retiree of Universal Welding. Memorial Visitation...

Loraine Ida Borck

Loraine Ida Borck

Feb 26, 2019

Borck, Loraine I. (nee Roeglin) Passed away Tuesday Feb. 26 at age 96. Survived by her children Kathleen Musolf, Tom (Elaine) Borck and Janet (Davie) Collins; grandchildren Kathy (Judi) Collins, David (Linda) Collins, Jennifer Collins, Kelly Borck and Richard (John) Borck; and great grandchildren Jolie, Alex, Brianna, Phil, Lily and Kali and other relatives and friends. Preceded by her husband...

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