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Frederick F. Murphy

Frederick F. Murphy

Jun 15, 2018

On Friday, June 15, 2018 after 91 remarkable years Frederick Murphy moved on to the next phase of his journey, where there will be more students to teach, plants to grow and people who loved and have been waiting to see him again. He is the beloved husband and best friend for 72 years of his childhood sweetheart Gloria (nee...

Susan Domagalski

Susan Domagalski

Jun 14, 2018

(nee Feuersthaler) June 14. 2018. Age 70 years. Loving wife of Fred for 48 years. Beloved mother of Steven (Michelle) Domagalski and Donna Polster (Eddie Beaser). Cherished G-MA of Jessica and Johnny Polster. Dear mother-in-law of John Polster. Susan is further survived by her siblings, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Memorial Visitation at the Funeral Home SATURDAY, June 23,...

Joseph Sylvester Litwin

Joseph Sylvester Litwin

Jun 13, 2018

Joseph Sylvester Litwin Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 Age 87 years. Beloved husband and best friend for 63 years of Esther (nee Stremski). Loving dad of Jeffrey (Susan) Litwin, Deborah (Joseph) Flees and Susan (Joseph) Fousek. Cherished grandpa of Jacob Litwin, the late Joseph Flees, Sara Flees, Madeline Fousek and Aimee Fousek. Joe is also survived...

Socorro Chavez

Socorro Chavez

Jun 12, 2018

Visitation at the Funeral Home, Monday, June 18, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Vigil Service at 8:00 PM. Visitation continues at the Funeral Home, Tuesday, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM. Procession 9:30 AM from the Funeral Home to St. Patrick Congregation, 735 West Washington Avenue, Milwaukee for Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 AM. Interment to follow at...

Hunter B. Bolze

Hunter B. Bolze

Jun 12, 2018

June 12, 2018. Age 21 years. Loving son of Lisa-Rae and Randall Bolze. Dear brother of Justin (Michelle) Byrd, Duke (Tabitha) Byrd. Fond uncle of Brianna and Leah Byrd. Cherished nephew of Rachel (Brian) Field, Rhonda Bolze, Ryan (Jessica) Bolze, and Lucas (Shannon) Galindo. Further survived by his grandmother Judy Cain. Great-aunts, a great-uncle, cousins and friends. Memorial Visitation SATURDAY,...

Frank  Lewis Cardona (Ortiz)

Frank Lewis Cardona (Ortiz)

Jun 11, 2018

Cardona (Ortiz), Frank Lewis Born to Eternal Life Monday, June 11, 2018 at the age of 18. Treasured son of Tammy Ortiz. Loved nephew of Robyn (Jim) Rice, Marlene Ortiz, Mario Ortiz and Jina Nortunen. Cousin of Lea Devore, Mariah Vargas. Second cousin of Avelynda Lemus. Grandson of Mario and Sheila Ortiz. Entered Eternal Life with the love of his...

Ronald C. Thompson

Ronald C. Thompson

Jun 9, 2018

Died peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 9, 2018, age 61 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn and Schuyler Thompson. Beloved soul mate of Sue Kissling. Loving father of Shawn, Michelle and Erik Thompson. Proud Papa Ron of Dylan, Jake and Nolan. Dear brother of Sharon (Brian) Champagne, Nancy (David) Schueller, Patti (David) Klumb, Michael Thompson and...

Emil W. Laak

Emil W. Laak

Jun 9, 2018

Passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, June 9, 2018. Age 71. Loving husband of Mona Wittmann-Laak for 25 years. One-of-a-kind dad to Sarah (Matthew) Stettler, Emily (Justin Loeding) Laak, Melissa (Chad) Fields, Andy (Meredith) Wittmann, and his little Pepper dog. Proud grandpa of Alex, Sydney, Chelsey, Joey, Rosie and baby Will. Brother of Dennis (Linda) Laak. Nephew of Larry (Charlene) Tesky. Also...

Thomas C. Shanahan

Thomas C. Shanahan

Jun 6, 2018

Died peacefully on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, age 78 years. Loving brother of Audrey Shanahan. Father of Timothy (Sandy) Shanahan, Terri (Jack) Bailey and Kevin (Annette) Shanahan. Grandfather of Tracy (Brian) Fehd, Sonya Nelson, Sarah Shanahan, Taylor Schmidt, Jeremiah Shanahan, Morgan Schmidt, Jesse Maertz and Ashley Maertz. Preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Thomas Shanahan; and sisters, Patricia...

Germaine M. Murack

Germaine M. Murack

Jun 3, 2018

(nee Notz) Died peacefully Surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Age 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mom of Kenneth (Rose), Raymond, Joann (Ron Smith), James (Tina) and Mark (Monica). Dear sister of William (Betty), Roger (The late Nancy), Roy (Ann) and the late Jerome (the late Pat). Cherished friend of Barbara (Ermi). Gerry...

Yvonne Boneck

Yvonne Boneck

Jun 3, 2018

(nee Londo) Sunday, June 3, 2018. Age 86 years. Loving wife of the late Roger Boneck. Dear mother of Lynnda Reed (Doug Sr.). Beloved grandmother of Denise, Douglas and David Reed. Cherished great-grandmother of Jaimes Campbell. Cherished great-great-grandmother of Jayde Campbell. Special aunt of Jean Bishop. If desired, please consider a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or the Shriners Childrens...

Tony S. Paniagua Sr.

Tony S. Paniagua Sr.

Jun 1, 2018

Born to Eternal Life on Friday, June 1, 2018. Age 52 years. Beloved husband for 24 years of Angela (nee Selan). Loving dad of Tony Jr. Dear brother of Jodi (Ben) Miller. Cherished son-in-law of Mary and the late August Selan. Treasured brother-in-law of Dan and Dave (Susan) Selan. Dear uncle of Brittany, Victoria, McKenzie, Benjamin and Wyatt. Tony is...

Sandra K. Burss

Sandra K. Burss

May 31, 2018

Burss, Sandra K. Found peace on Thursday, May 31, 2018, age 82 years. Preceded in death by her beloved brother Warren "Butch" Cole and dear son, Terry Burss. Cherished mom of Dede (the late Richard) Emmons, Linda Zorn, Gary (Kathy) Burss, Larry (Lynn Johnson), Tracy (the late Doug) Novak, Barry (Vicki) Burss and Toni (Eric) Behling. Further survived by numerous...

Joyce A.  Hansen

Joyce A. Hansen

May 30, 2018

found peace Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the age of 74. Mother of Arlene (Randolph) Stelloh, Kathleen (Randall J. III) Moseley, Dwayne Lucas, James Hansen and Carl Hansen. Grandmother of 15 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Sister of Gerald, Helen, Melvin, Donald, James, Jeffery and Glen. Preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Elnora Hildreth and siblings David, Barbara Jean...

Thomas J. Rosso

Thomas J. Rosso

May 30, 2018

Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Age 71 years. Thomas is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Nina Rosso, brothers James, Joseph (Serafina), his sister Joann (Jack) Bottoni and nephew Walter Rosso. Thomas is survived by his sister-in-law Emma Rosso, nieces and nephews; Joseph (Lorena) Rosso, Nina Rosso, Daniel (Lisa) Rosso, Sandra (Larry) Wilson, Rebecca (Joseph) Hughes, Paul, James, Michael...

Margaretha G. Hanssen

Margaretha G. Hanssen

May 29, 2018

Hanssen, Margaretha (nee Reynders) Born in Holland and immigrated to the United States in 1958, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at the age of 88. Loving mother of Corne, Susie Sowlles, Mary Ann (Dan) Prager and Yvonne (Tim) Kaczkowski. Cherished grandmother of Chrissy, Andrea, Nick, Danny, Maggie, Claire and T.J. Treasured great-grandmother of Lucas and Wesley. Preceded in...

Wayne  E. Budzien

Wayne E. Budzien

May 29, 2018

Went home to the Lord and his beloved wife, Muriel, on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, age 80 years. Cherished father Kimberly Brhely and Kelly (Kevin). Devoted grandpa of Heather, Seth, Ryan and Connor. Loving great-grandpa of Adrian and Avery. Dear brother of June Kaiser and Gary (Patty) Budzien. Faithful friend of Tom and Kim Fink. Further survived by nieces, nephews,...

Glen Allen Phillips

Glen Allen Phillips

May 28, 2018

Glen Allen Phillips Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 28, 2018 at the age of 71 years. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Thompson). Loving dad of Amy Phillips (Ben Klepzig), Dana Phillips and Sara Phillips (Jeff Sexton). Grandpa of Ethan Phillips and Ariel Allen. Dear brother of Claire (Leonard) Radtke, Vila Jean (Royal) Hart, Juan (Sue)...

Ruth  E. Setterlund

Ruth E. Setterlund

May 27, 2018

(nee Petrosky) Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, May 27, 2018, age 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph G. Setterlund. Loving mother of Sister Sandra Setterlund, Joseph M. Setterlund, Karen (Francis) Palumbo, the late Janice Lynn Setterlund and Jeffery (Sheree) Setterlund. Cherished grandmother of Jolene, Matthew, Janice, Justin, and Oliver. Cherished great-grandmother of Paul and Bradley. Dear sister...

James Joseph Bracey

James Joseph Bracey

May 26, 2018

On Friday, May 26, 2018 Heaven opened its gates to its newest angel Jim Bracey at the age of 95 years. He was greeted by his wife of 56 years Lorraine (nee Schmidt). Loving dad of Sue Meyer and her husband John. Treasured grandpa of Jonathan and Tim Meyer and his wife Courtney. Cherished great-grandpa of Zoe and Charlie Meyer....

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