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Stephen A. Babinec

Stephen A. Babinec

Dec 14, 2018

Passed away peacefully at home on December 14, 2018 at the age of 89. Loving husband for 64 years of Colleen (nee Thomas). Beloved father of Michael (Susan) and Sandra (Robert) Wobick. Dear brother of Patricia Heisler and brother-in-law of Gerry. Preceded in death by his parents Stephen Sr. and Gloria Babinec and brother Donald. Loving grandfather of Craig, Thomas,...

Robert A. Toerpe

Robert A. Toerpe

Dec 14, 2018

On Friday, December 14th, 2018, Robert Bob Toerpe, 85, left this world to be with the love of his life, his wife Gail, and their daughter Teresa. Bob was born on February 2, 1933 to Emil and Florence Toerpe in Chicago, IL, the youngest of three children. After high school, Bob enlisted in the Air Force and served during the...

Joel C. Martinez

Joel C. Martinez

Dec 14, 2018

Born to Eternal Life on Friday, December 14, 2018, age 87 years. Beloved husband of Flormina Vasquez Martinez (nee Zumaeta). Loving father of Linda (Michael Moersfelder) Martinez and Mark (Jean) Martinez. Proud grandfather of Jennifer Zimmermann, Matthew (Allyson), Aaron (Stephanie), Steven and Andrew (fiance Caitlin) Martinez. Great grandfather of Lola, Ella and Charlotte. Caring brother of Nehemias, the late Eliseo,...

Dorothy Mae Morrison

Dorothy Mae Morrison

Dec 13, 2018

Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Age 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Allen E. Morrison. Dear friend of Sue Schulz, Barbara and Dolores Porter. Further survived by other family members and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from 12Noon - 1 PM. Funeral Service at 1 PM. Private interment Wood National...

Marie L. Powalisz

Marie L. Powalisz

Dec 13, 2018

Powalisz, Marie L. (nee Anderson) Thursday, December 13, 2018. Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Memorial Visitation FRIDAY, December 28, 2018 at the Funeral Home from 10-11 AM. Memorial Service at 11 AM. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes Bay View Chapel 3275 South Howell Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Elaine Konkol

Elaine Konkol

Dec 13, 2018

(nee Sutter) Entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at the age of 74. Loving wife of 50 years to David. Beloved mother of Brian (Wendy) and Julie (Bob) Starchevich. Cookie grandma of Brady and Lilianna. Dear sister of Raymond (Kay) Sutter and Marianne (Larry) Minew. Preceded in death by her son, John (Sandy). Also loved by other...

Kermit W. Schmeiser

Kermit W. Schmeiser

Dec 9, 2018

Kermit entered into Gods loving arms on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the age of 89. Kermit was born on May 31, 1929 to Leona (nee Harder) and George Schmeiser in Chilton, Wisconsin. Kermit completed grades 1-8 and stayed in Chilton, WI living with grandparents while his family moved to Sheboygan after his father lost their family farm, due to...

Camille C. Nittritz

Camille C. Nittritz

Dec 9, 2018

Nittritz, Camille C. (Nee Rewolinski) Entered into Eternal Life on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the age of 85. Loving mother of Paula (Bob) Sleger, and Richard Nittritz. Caring sister of Geraldine (the late Wilber) Hansen, the late Theresa (the late Ralph) Langer and the late Ernest (Barb) Rewolinski. Dear friend of Berna Hartmann. Also survived by other relatives and...

Frieda Landkowski

Frieda Landkowski

Dec 7, 2018

Frieda Landkowski (nee Bubl) Friday, December 7, 2018. Age 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Edwin Landkowski. Loving mother of Christa (John) Will, Peter (Vicki) Landkowski, Carol (the late Clarence) Steinacker, Ellen (Ronald) Klamerus and Virginia (Joseph) Lagerman. Cherished grandmother and Oma of 18 and great-grandmother of 26. Frieda is also survived by other family members and friends. Visitation...

Randolph E.  Rakowski

Randolph E. Rakowski

Dec 7, 2018

December 7, 2018. Age 68 years has gone to heaven after losing his battle with cancer. Loving father of Robin (Chuck) Stein and Christine (Mike) Collins. Cherished grandpa of Katelyn and Rachel Stein, Hannah, Emma, and Liam Collins. Dear brother of Barbara (Donald) Wall. Further survived by many friends. Randolph was a proud Army veteran and father, teaching his girls...

Richard G.  Somers

Richard G. Somers

Dec 6, 2018

Thursday, December 6, 2018, age 86 years. Loving husband for 60 years to Jeanne (nee Mallman). Cherished father of Thomas Somers, Daniel (Pamela) Somers, Timothy (Vicky) Somers, John (Cheryl) Somers, Jennifer Douglas, Edward (Rhonda) Somers and Stephen Somers. Proud grandpa of Joey, Michael, Morgan, Adam, Austin, Samantha, Kim, Alex, Alexandria, Ian and Luke. Great-grandpa of Oliver, Aubrey, Zinna and Jayden....

Elia "Ella" Kotnik

Elia "Ella" Kotnik

Dec 5, 2018

(nee Cardenas) Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at the age of 92. Loving wife of the late Karel Kotnik. Dear sister of the late Emery (Virginia) Cardenas, the late Jesse (Wanda) Cardenas, the late Roger (Dolly) Cardenas and the late Joseph (Barbara) Cardenas. Cherished aunt of Brenda (Roberto) Cardenas, Joey (Vanessa) Koskovich, Valina Cardenas, and many...

Nancy A. "Miss Nancy" Stein

Nancy A. "Miss Nancy" Stein

Dec 5, 2018

(Nee Jensen) Found peace on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, age 70 years. Beloved wife and sweetheart for 46 years to John Stein. Loving mom of Dr. Daniel J. Stein (Dr. Lauren Moore) and the late Thomas A. Stein. Proud grandmother of Julia and John. Dear sister of Larry (Carol) Jensen, Ellen (Al) Christiansen and John (Kathy) Jensen. Very fond sister-in-law...

Jeffrey A. Baker

Jeffrey A. Baker

Dec 5, 2018

Passed to Spirit on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the age of 69. Jeffrey is now reunited with his beloved wife Denette. Dear father of Heather (Lee) and David (Amy). Cherished grandfather of Caitlin, Dylan, Leland, Adam and Kevin. Dear brother of Ken (Jan), Diane (Rob), and John. Further survived by in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Memorial Visitation at...

Thomas E. Read

Thomas E. Read

Dec 5, 2018

Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Age 60 years. Beloved husband of Silvia Martin-Read and the late Charlene Read. Loving dad of Sarah Mercado, Stacy Read (Chris Carlson) and Mario (Devin) Martin. Cherished grandfather of Charlena, Madden and Brayla; Alexander and Hailey. Treasured son of David (Mary) Read and the late Betty Jean Read. Dear brother of...

Eugene A. Maki

Eugene A. Maki

Dec 2, 2018

December 2, 2018. Age 97 years. Beloved husband of the late Agnes Maki. Former loving companion also of the late Regina Reggie Gibeault. Proud father of Susan Hansen and Marsha Maki (Bill Lara). Dear grandpa Bumpa of Katie (Jon) DeWitt, Kristofer Hansen, Jennifer Paetzke, Douglas Paetzke (Anna Ramirez), Eric Paetzke and Michele (Brian) Nowacki. Cherished great-grandpa Bumpa of Dylan and...

William Leroy "Bill" Pratt

William Leroy "Bill" Pratt

Dec 2, 2018

Peacefully passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018, in his sleep at home with family by his side. He was born in Racine on June 16, 1956 to Louis and Marcella Pratt (nee. Fatka) of Franksville, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Terri Pratt; two sons, Tyler (Lauren) Pratt and Brandon (Maddison) Pratt; his mother, Marcella Pratt...

Virginia J. Senk

Virginia J. Senk

Dec 1, 2018

(nee Sikora) Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Age 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Sylvester S. Senk. Loving mother of Candace Fisher. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey, Dale and Ryan Fisher. Adored great-grandmother of Vincent, Matthew and Logan; Makayla and Thomas; and Maliah. Dear great-great-grandmother of Paityn. Treasured sister of the late Ruth. Dearest aunt of...

Marlene A. Fenger

Marlene A. Fenger

Nov 30, 2018

Friday, November 30, 2018. Age 83 years. Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Bertha Fenger. Further survived by neighbors and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Monday, December 10, 2018 from 3-4 PM. Funeral Services at 4 PM. Private interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes Bay View Chapel 3275 S. Howell Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207 414-483-2322

Odessa  W. Pietruszynski

Odessa W. Pietruszynski

Nov 29, 2018

Pietruszynski, Odessa W. (nee Taylor) Entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at the age of 82. Loving wife of 38 years to Dan Pietruszynski. Cherished mom of Jim (Christine) Schuster and Cheryl (Scott) Massie. Proud grandma of Johnathan and Alexis Schuster. Preceded in death by her brother Zachary and her sister Ramona. Further survived by other relatives...

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