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Lucille Higgins

Lucille Higgins

Apr 1, 2019

Higgins, Lucille (nee Siegfried) Found peace Monday, April 1, 2019 at the age of 87. Mother of Susan (James) McDunn, Patricia Higgins, Kelly (Kevin) Ludlam and Patrick Higgins. Grandmother of Colleen (Carlos) Arceo, Kyle Ludlam, Kasey Ludlam and Kaitlyn Ludlam. Sister of Roy (Yvonne) Siegfried, Don Siegfried and Fran Kukowski. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial...

Lorraine D. Athy

Lorraine D. Athy

Mar 29, 2019

Athy, Lorraine D. (nee Prokop) Born to Eternal Life Friday, March 29, 2019 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of Herman Athy. Loving Mother of Gale (Mark) Lazar, James M. (Genette) Athy and Shawn (Karen) Athy. Cherished Grandmother of Tiffany, Heather, Gina, Andrea, Scott, Evan, Erin, Colleen and Connor. Special Aunt of Gloria Preston. Also survived by great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren,...

Mary A. Early

Mary A. Early

Mar 28, 2019

Found peace on Thursday, March 28, 2019, age 92 years. Beloved wife of the late John Jack Early. Most cherished mother of Peggy (Tony) Krzyzewski, JoAnn (Gene) Macken, Judy (Jamie) Sheldon, Sarah (the late Numan) Tugan, Eileen Early, Bridget (Marty) Mulgrew, and Patricia P.J. Early. Dear grandmother of Kevin, Amina, Jeff, Lucy, John, Abdullah (Areej), Jimmy, Alex, Billy, and Grace...

Barbara Ann Costello

Barbara Ann Costello

Mar 28, 2019

(Nee Pulkkila) Milwaukee, WI Age 76, past away peacefully, Thursday, March 28, 2019. Born August 5, 1942. Barbara enjoyed life to the fullest; there was nothing she valued more than spending time with family. She was her happiest sitting at the dining room table visiting with family and friends. She was known to occasionally enjoy a beer, pound a table...

Edward M. Goertz

Edward M. Goertz

Mar 26, 2019

Passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the age of 76. Loving husband of Ruth Ann (nee Milczarek). Caring dad of Deanne and Kaylyn Goertz. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Private services were held. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes Bay View Chapel Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hal Leroy Koenig

Hal Leroy Koenig

Mar 25, 2019

Hal Koenig, a native of Hurdsfield, North Dakota, and long-time resident of the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, died suddenly and instantaneously of a heart attack on Monday, March 26, 2019, at the age of 61. He was born in Harvey, North Dakota, to LeRoy and Betty Koenig. He received a bachelors degree in architecture from North Dakota State...

Shilo E. "Shy" Balfanz

Shilo E. "Shy" Balfanz

Mar 24, 2019

Born April 24, 1983. Born the Eternal Life March 24, 2019 at the age of 35. Beloved daughter of David and Debra Balfanz. Proud mother of Olive Mae Balfanz. Granddaughter of Loretta M. Bittner and the late William A. Bittner, and Arnold E. Balfanz and the late Diane E. Balfanz. Also loved by aunts, uncles, cousins, other family and friends....

Thomas J.  Stanton

Thomas J. Stanton

Mar 23, 2019

Found peace on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the age of 87. Loving husband of Lois (nee LaBrec) Stanton for 40 years. Beloved father of Wendy (Tim Cleveland) Stanton, Peter (Stacey) Stanton, Jeanne Proulx, James (Debra) Proulx, Susan (James) Huhn. Cherished grandfather of Sarah and Logan Tucker, Mitchell, Kendra, Erica and Chloe Stanton, Jennifer (Ruth) Conrad-Proulx, Michael (Tracy) Proulx, and...

Russell E.  Doerr

Russell E. Doerr

Mar 20, 2019

Passed away, on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, age 74 years, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI. Preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Elsie (nee Schuetz) Doerr. He is survived by his brothers, Neil (Elaine) Doerr and George (Jacqueline) Doerr. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Visitation at the Funeral Home on Thursday,...

Donald E.  Mitchell

Donald E. Mitchell

Mar 20, 2019

Died Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at the age of 81. Donald was a 1956 graduate of St. John's Cathedral High School. Beloved husband of the late Judy (nee Stelloh) Loving father of Randy (Janine), Kellie (Jerry) Becker and Corrie (Glenn Hagata) Mitchell. Loving grandfather of Emily and Alex. Survived by the Weber Family; Mark, Mary, Tristan and Devon. Dear son...

Wilbert E.  Olson

Wilbert E. Olson

Mar 20, 2019

Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the age of 74 years. Loving husband of Geri for 36 years. Beloved dad of Chrissy (Lutz) Olson- Giebel, Jimmy Olson, John (Cari) Olson, Tammy (Armando) Brazzoni, Kim Olson, Jessi (Joel) Young, and Justin (Lindsay) Olson. Proud grandpa of Alishia, Trevon, Alessandra, Armando III, Christian, Sophia and Leia. Great-grandpa of Mia...

William  E.  Muschler

William E. Muschler

Mar 17, 2019

Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Lenore (nee Schlaikowski). Loving father of Christine (Cheryl Crump), Geralyn (Bryan)Mueller, the late William G. (Kay), Susan (John) Kozinski, the late Steven (the late Judy) Miszewski, the late Michael Miszewski, Thomas (Mari), Daniel and Robert. Proud grandpa of 17 and many great grandchildren and...

Jay R.  Hammond

Jay R. Hammond

Mar 17, 2019

Found peace on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the age of 66. Loving husband for 25 years of Tammy (nee Swiatek) Hammond. Beloved dad of Jacqueline Hammond, Stephanie and Melanie Michalski, and Tawny Hammond. Cherished gramps of Gianna, Delilah, and Kingston. Loving brother of Kip (Rosanne), Keith (Pamela), Lori (the late Fred) Nault, the late Scott (Cora), and Chad Hammond....

Eleanor J. Decker

Eleanor J. Decker

Mar 16, 2019

Eleanor J. Decker (Nee Norris) was set free from the prison of Alzheimers Disease by her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at the age of 95. Loving wife of the late Donald. Caring mother of Gregory (Kirsten) Decker and Randy Decker (Lee Minton). Sister of the late Virginia (the late Robert) Schindler. Sister-in-law of the late Alleon...

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...

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