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James L. "Jimmy" Zeller
May 15, 2018
Born to eternal life on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, age 81 years. Beloved husband of Charlene Zeller and the late Dale Margaret (nee Norman) Zeller. Loving father of Suzy (Paul) Piekarski, Pam (Gary) Banazewski, Chris Felkner and Billy Felkner. Proud grandpa of Brett (Megan) Wetterling, Alex (Fiance-Alexandria Kutcher) and Andrew Piekarski. Dear brother of his twin sister, June (Gordon) Chartier...
Mark W. Rodefer
May 15, 2018
Mark W. Rodefer Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Age 59 years. Beloved husband for 17 years of Cheryl (nee Bruesewitz). Loving father of the late Natasha Rodefer. Cherished grandpa of Jayce Rodefer. Dear Step-father of Adam and Brandon (Heather Thomas) McSorley. Treasured brother of Dennis (Susan) Rodefer, Lana (John) Raffensperger, Hollie (John) Nairns, the late Glenn Rodefer,...
Thomas J. Esser "Tom"
May 14, 2018
Tom was peacefully reunited with his father James Esser on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the age of 65. Loving husband of 42 years to Linda (nee Fisher). Beloved dad of Michael (Sarah Barwacz) Esser. Dear brother of Wayne (Linda) Esser and Karen (Oliver) Zimmerman. Cherished son of Joan Esser. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation...
Steven T. Vasas
May 12, 2018
Vasas, Steven, T. Passed away unexpectedly and Entered into Eternal Life on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the age of 33. Beloved son of Todd Vasas. Cherished brother of Jaime (Andy) Zimmer. Favorite uncle of Madalyn, Addison and Lyla. Loving grandson of Ralph and Beverly Ast. Dear nephew of Linda and Tom Cottreau. Loving boyfriend of Rachael Sinner. Preceded in...
Shirley L. Williams
May 11, 2018
Friday, May 11, 2018. Age 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Charles Williams. Loving mother of Pieter (Patsy) Williams, Kathryn (Darrell) Krushensky, Michael (the late Joyce) Williams, Carl Williams (Pat Kohlmann), Carol (Jim) Bach and Shirley (Rick) Shepherd. Cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren. Sister of Lucien (Sally) Crum and the late Glen ( the...
Albina M. Massaro
May 11, 2018
(nee Pagini) Born to Eternal Life on Friday, May 11, 2018, age 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Loving mother of Nancy Buntrock and Daniel J. (Beth A.) Massaro. Dearest grandmother of Andrea (Ryan) Hunkins, Timothy (Kimberly) Buntrock and Nickolas Massaro. Dear great-grandmother of Hunter Hunkins, Brantley Hunkins and William Buntrock. Also survived by other family and friends....
Mario Fiorelli
May 11, 2018
A long-standing resident of St. Francis. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Stancher) to whom he was married for 65 years, passed away on May 11, 2018, one day before his 95th birthday. He was the devoted father to Joanne (William) Hicks), James (Kim), and Dean (Carmen); grandfather to fourteen; and great-grandfather to thirteen. He is survived by brothers...
Rev. Edward M. Safiejko
May 10, 2018
Born to eternal life on Thursday, May 10, 2018, age 93 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Augustus and Veronica Safiejko; and brothers, John Safiejko, Craig (the late Katherine) Stanley and Rev. Joseph Safiejko. Loving brother of Jenny (Oscar) Hudson, Helen (the late Stanley) Gryczkowski and Mary (the late Larry) Sams. Further survived by loving nieces, nephews, other family,...
Antony R. "Tony" Budish
May 10, 2018
Budish, Antony R. Tony Passed away May 10, 2018 at the age of 49 years. Beloved father of Alexandra (Joey) and Michael (Stephanie) Budish. Loving grandfather of Gabriel, David and Vincent. Cherished son of Carol and the late David Budish. Treasured brother of Jennifer (Dean) Carr. Dear uncle of Mary, Steven, Aidan and Aran. Dear nephew of Shirley, Dennis (Ingrid)...
Eleanor Mary Bretl
May 9, 2018
Bretl, Eleanor Mary Born to Eternal Life Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the age of 90. Sister of William Bretl. Survived by extended Bretl and Tarnowski families. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Gathering Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 9AM to 9:45AM at ST. PAUL CATHOLIC PARISH, 1720 E. Norwich Ave. Memorial Mass to follow, at...
Dhimitraq Çeku
May 8, 2018
Dhimitraq eku Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the age of 77 years. Beloved husband for 52 years of Floresha. Loving dad of Hektor Tori (Paige) eku and Petraq Peter (Maii) eku. Cherished grandpa Gjyshi of Bennett, Ander, Vance and Reese. Dear brother of Burdhyl (Lumturi) eku. Dhimitraq is preceded in death by...
Joshua C. Viers
May 8, 2018
On May 8th, 2018, Joshua Viers sadly left us unexpectedly at the young age of 32. He is the beloved son of Mary (nee Krawczyk) and Charles S. Viers (deceased), and brother to Michael (Amanda) Viers. He is further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, additional family and friends. Josh loved anything that meant he could work with his hands, from...
Jenny K. Crawley
May 7, 2018
Passed away, Monday, May 7, 2018 at the age of 62 years. Loving companion of Dan Teweles. Dear sister of the late Diane Krall and the late David Krall. Preceded in death by her parents Marie and Frank DuBeau. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Private family services will be held at a later date. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral...
Laverne V. Miller
May 7, 2018
Miller-Keast, LaVerne V. (nee Strom) Found peace on Monday, May 7, 2018, age 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Miller and the late Bernard Keast. Loving mom of Cheryl (Tom) Barrington, Martin (Diane) Miller, Mark (Shannon) Miller, the late William (Toni) Keast and the late Marcia (De) Erfourth. Also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family and friends. LaVerne...
Michael E. Stawicki
May 6, 2018
Was Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at the age of 63 years. Beloved husband for 44 years of Shelley (nee Jensen). Loving father of Dan (Erin) and Ian Stawicki. Cherished grandpa of Audrey, Cole and Wyatt. Treasured son of Rosemary and the late Edwin Stawicki. Nephew of Terry Wojciechowski. Dear brother of Catherine (Dennis) Hartung and...
James R. Pawlak
May 6, 2018
Found peace after a courageous battle with cancer and was reunited with his beloved parents, Jerome and Diane Pawlak on Sunday, May 6, 2018, age 56 years. Loving brother of the late John (Ann), Joseph (Joan), Leonard and Jerry Pawlak. Very proud uncle of Melissa, Jennifer, Noah, Katarina, Cole, Logan and Emily. Much loved cousin of Jill, Mike (Jenny), the...
Edgar Hiram Ramirez Jr.
May 5, 2018
Edgar H. Ramirez Jr. Gruyo Died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the age of 30 years. Beloved dad of Yadiel Ramirez and Nolani Jimenez-Ramirez. Loving son Edgar Sr. and Zaldis Ramirez. Cherished brother of Norma Ramirez (Irving Mercado), Sheila (Jose) Vargas, America Ramirez (Edsel) Molina, Jose Ramirez and Zuleica Ramirez. Amazing companion of Ayana Johnson. Gruyo is further...
Peter J. Puccio
May 4, 2018
On Friday May 4, 2018, Peter J. Puccio passed away peacefully, in his sleep, at the age of 79, at his home. Peter was born October 8, 1938 to James and Maria Puccio. After spending years in the military and attending college, he fulfilled a career in finance and accounting, where he retired as Chief Financial Officer. He is survived...
Gloria K. Mrotek
May 3, 2018
Mrotek, Gloria K. (nee Bartz) Entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the age of 74. Beloved mother of Sherri Palacios, Christine Jenkins and Patricia Gill. Loving grandmother of Crystal Gabrielsen, Corey Gill, Andrea Ward, Justin Jenkins, John Jenkins, Jacob Hurtgen and Carly Palacios. Great grandmother of Arilyn Gabrielsen, Ciarra Gabrielsen, Corey Gill Jr, Alianna Gill, Jayden...
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