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Dennis D. Zuber
Sep 21, 2017
Found eternal peace on Thursday, September 21, 2017, age 75 years. Beloved husband for 53 years to Adrienne (nee Waszak). Loving father of Michele Zuber, Lynn (Boyd) Godding, Teresa (Steve) Ladwig, and Cheryl (Augie) Feest. Proud Grandpa of Andrew and Christian Makarewicz; Steven (Melanie), Daniel (Kristen Overson) and Katherine Godding; Nick Zuber; Megan and Nathan Danes. Preceded in death by...
Orlando F Lucchesi Jr.
Sep 21, 2017
Died peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Age 73 years. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Thomaschaske) for 53 years. Dear father of Anthony (Michelle), Todd (Annette), and Jason Lucchesi. Brother of Geraldine (the late Michael) Mitchell. Further survived by 8 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at The Church of...
Marti C. Safford
Sep 20, 2017
(nee Roszak) Born to eternal life on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Beloved wife for 64 plus years to Jim Sam Safford. Loving mom of Jay (Debbie) and Thomas Monica) Safford. Cherished grandma of Nicholas, Tyler and Katie. Dear sister-in-law of John Safford. Also survived by a great-grandchild, other family and friends. Marti was a retiree of Milwaukee Public Schools and...
William D. "Wild Bill" Edgar
Sep 18, 2017
Monday, September 18, 2017. Age 92 years. Beloved husband for 63 years of the late JoAnn (nee Campbell) Edgar. Dear father of Marsha (Chuck) Yates, the late James (the late Lou), Jeff (Marcia) Edgar, and Vikki (Dennis) Addy. Further survived by 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Memorial Visitation TUESDAY, September 26, 2017 from 9:30AM-10:30AM at CLEMENT MANOR...
Faye J. Braeger
Sep 17, 2017
(nee Behrendt) Entered into Eternal Life on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the age of 70. Caring wife of 45 years to James. Loving mom of Sondra (Ray) Vande Moore, Laura (Matt) Kraus and Melissa Braeger. Beloved grandma of Jonathan, Megan, Rachel, Joel, Emily and Olivia. Great grandma of Landon. Sister of Arlene (Jim Bigelow) Behrendt. Sister-in-law of Chuck (Ruth)...
Arnaldo Francisco Rivera Jr.
Sep 16, 2017
Arnaldo Francisco Rivera Jr. D.J. On Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the age of 3, D.J. went to Heaven surrounded by his parents. D.J. is the beloved son of Amanda and Arnaldo Rivera Sr. Adored brother of Alaura and Adriana. Cherished grandson of Thomas Wirsbinsky, Laura (Dan) Beres and Arnaldo and Mary Josephine Rivera. Precious Step-grandson of Diana Tyriver and...
Joann Nelson
Sep 15, 2017
Found peace on Friday, September 15, 2017 age 62 years. Loving sister of Cindy (David) Shelton, Gale (Al) Moe, Becky Gibson, and Sandy (Willy) Irvine. Cherished aunt of Michelle (Brian) Flanagan, Brian (Rachel) Shelton, Angela Moe, Jenniffer-Jo (Jerry) Tetts, David Gibson, Sara Gibson, Billy (Michelle) Irvine, Shannon Irvine, and Jamie (Linda) Irvine. JoAnn is further survived by great-nieces, great-nephews, other...
James M. "Jimmy" Podlesnik
Sep 15, 2017
Found peace on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the age of 64. Loving husband of Deborah (nee Smith) Podlesnik. Devoted father of the late Justin Podlesnik. Cherished son of Adam (the late Leah) Gonzalez. Cherished son-in-law of Kenneth Smith, and Marilyn (Tom) Jansen. Beloved brother of the late David Podlesnik, Lori (Doug) Gall, Tammy (Mike) LaVora, Pamela (Lee) Kaczmarek and...
Milton J. Hansen Jr.
Sep 12, 2017
Milton Jr. Jack Hansen Went Home with Jesus on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Age 72 years. Cherished husband for 53 years of Shirley (nee Kish). Loving dad of Tracy (Kevin) Timm, Mickey (Mike Sr.) Burke and Cynthia (Stuart) Maxel. Papa Jack of Rev. Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Dock and Rachael (Justin) Salamone; Michael Jr. (Heather) Burke and Nathaniel (Nicole) Burke; Christopher Maxel...
Betty R. Schumacher
Sep 11, 2017
(nee Klingbeil) Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, September 11, 2017 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of the late Ronald. Loving mother of Richard, Randall (Mary), Cindy Manske, Rhonda (Jeff) Koenig and Dawn (Rich) Tadych. Proud grandmother of Justin, Shane, Sarah, Andrew, Nicole, Dillon and Kyle. Great grandmother of Kylie, Raygan and Caleb. Betty will...
Joseph M. Cocking
Sep 11, 2017
Joseph (Joe, Joker, Boppa) Cocking born March 5, 1961 of Oak Creek, WI passed away Monday, September 11, 2017. He tragically passed away while doing what he loved - enjoying a ride on his motorcycle. Joe was a husband of 37 years to the love of his life, Nancy. He was a father, and with Nancy, they raised three children,...
Gregory J. Pankau
Sep 11, 2017
Passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2017 at the age of 69. Beloved husband of 46 years to Beverly (nee Hoyt). Caring dad of Jeffery (Kirsten) Pankau and Jennifer Policht. Proud grandpa of Alyssa, Mackenzie, Marissa, Nathan and Emily. Son of Darlene Pankau. Brother of Ken, Holly, Kathy, Bunny and Shellie. Gregory was a United States Air Force Veteran...
Faith R. Ditson
Sep 10, 2017
Faith Ruth Weber Ditson passed away on September 10, 2017. She was born March 4, 1935 in Berlin, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Erwin Peter Weber, M.D. and Laura Minna Augusta Rodencal. Faith is proceeded by her husband Lyman Alexander Ditson and son Peter Hugh Ditson. She is survived by her son Lyman Allen Ditson of Henderson, NV and...
John S. Perry Jr.
Sep 10, 2017
Found peace on Sunday, September 10, 2017, age 67 years. Loving son of Lucy and the late John Perry. Beloved brother of Michael (Belle) Perry, Debra Passananti and Donna (Andy) Benetatos. Further survived by his loving nieces and nephew, other family and friends. John was the owner of The Woodcrafters Shop in Burlington for over 39 years. In keeping with...
Robert E. Porath
Sep 8, 2017
Robert Earl Porath died at Bethel Home nursing home in Viroqua, Wis., on Friday, Sept. 8. He was 93. Bob Porath was born April 21, 1924, in Milwaukee to Hilda Josephine Andersen Porath and Max Earl Porath. He married Ruth Anna Olm on Sept. 19, 1947, in Milwaukee. Ruth preceded him in death in 2000. Their child, Ellen Dodge Severson...
David B. Blackwood
Sep 8, 2017
Friday, September 8, 2017. Age 85 years. Beloved husband of 50 years of Mary E. Mary Beth Blackwood. Loving dad of James (Allison). Cherished granddaughter Natalie and Jillian Blackwood. Dear brother of James (Ruth Ann) and the late Robert (Carolyn). Further survived by other family members and friends. David was a graduate of Bay View High School and graduated from...
Glenn E. "Greenie" Gruenewald
Sep 6, 2017
Found eternal peace on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Seitz) Gruenewald for 54 years. Loving father of Brad and Todd (Theresa) Gruenewald. Proud grandpa of Ava and Ellie. Adopted grandfather of Kayla Chmielewski. Also survived by dear relatives and special friends. Glenn started his career as a Milwaukee Police aide. He...
Jennifer L. Eichstadt
Sep 5, 2017
(nee Lorenz) Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the age of 64 years. Cherished Mumala of Suzie (Steve) Phillips. Beloved Grandmumala of Zane and Zoey. Dear sister of Greg (Linda), Jeaneen (Fritz) Schoessow, Fred (Laurie), Harry (Jessie), Jay (Diane) and Andrew (Carrissa). Loving aunt of Chad (Kim), Vicky; Rachel (Mark) and Andrea (Andy);...
Ralph J. Kosewski
Sep 4, 2017
Peacefully entered Eternal Life at the age of 90 on September 4, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was cherished by his wife of more than 64 years Ann (nee Krygoski), their six children, Paul (Deb), Philip (Tess), Judith (Tom) Anibas, the late Joseph (Nichol), Kevin (Shelley), and Mary (Patrick) Duffy, and ten grandchildren: Sara (Tyler), Jacci, Nicholas, Sam,...
Lynette F. Bukowski
Sep 4, 2017
Bukowski, Lynette F. (Nee Kloss) Monday, September 4, 2017. Age 70 years. Beloved mother of the late Adam (the late Susan) Bukowski. Nana of Timothy Bukowski. Loving daughter of Gladys Kloss. Sister of Tim (Christine) Kloss. Aunt of Jennifer Kloss and Jason (Rachel) Kloss. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial Visitation SATURDAY, September 16, 2017 from 12-1 PM...
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