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Glen D.  Perow

Glen D. Perow

Jul 13, 2017

Born May 17, 1958 and passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2017 at the age of 59. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Gordon and Marion Perow. Survived by his siblings Gordon Perow and Marilynn Futterer, many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Glen was a guitarist, bassist and vocalist, having performed in a litany...

Virginia  R. Denk

Virginia R. Denk

Jul 12, 2017

(nee Fleischmann) Found peace on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, age 90 years. Beloved wife of the late James Denk. Loving mother of James (Judith) Denk, Judith (the late Lawrence) Streeter, Jerome (Marion) Denk, Julie (John) Peters and Joseph (Deborah) Denk. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Virginia was the anchor of our family...

Robert H. "Bob" Braam

Robert H. "Bob" Braam

Jul 12, 2017

Found peace on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, age 86 years. Beloved husband Leah (nee Vaughan) Braam. Loving dad of David (Kelly), Elizabeth (Brian) Eastman, Charlie Braam and the late Colleen Braam. Proud grandpa of Nicole (Ben) Chalmers, Ashley, Corie (Roxanne) Richardson, Breanne (Scott) Hafer, Bob, Matthew, Madison and Drew. Dear great-grandpa of Lea, Lily, Jaylen, LoZaria and the late Logan....

Elizabeth M. Petranech

Elizabeth M. Petranech

Jul 10, 2017

Petranech, Elizabeth M. Entered into eternal life on Monday, July 10, 2017 at the age of 50. Loving mom of Joshua (Natalie) Ade, Kayla (James) Fleischmann and Gary Frank. Proud grandma Collin and Connor Fleischmann. Cherished daughter of Margaret (Kenneth) Tappendorf and the late Walter Petranech. Caring sister of the late Diana, the late Peter, the late Walter the late...

Dolores A. "Sassy Granny" Jablonski

Dolores A. "Sassy Granny" Jablonski

Jul 7, 2017

(nee Stys) Friday, July 7, 2017. Age 99 years. Loving wife of the late George Jablonski. Dear mother of Donald (Cheryl) Borlick, Joann (the late Robert) Parisey, the late Barbara (the late Bernard) Brempell, the late Alaric Borlick, James (Joyce) Jablonski, and Sandra (James) Gollwitzer, Also survived by 20 grandchildren, 24 great-grand-children, many great-great grandchildren, and one great-great-great grandchild, her...

Milton E. Helfenstein Jr.

Milton E. Helfenstein Jr.

Jul 7, 2017

Died unexpectedly on Friday, July 7, 2017. Age 54 years. Beloved husband for 35 years of Amy (nee Paskiewicz). Loving dad of Jesse (Blanca) and Dylan Helfenstein. Cherished grandpa of Marlen, Lincoln, Jacob and Jeremy Helfenstein. Dear brother of Rose Dillon, Ruth (Mike) Merrill, Ed, Peter (Marie) Helfenstein, and Terry (Darryl) Domagalski. Treasured son-in-law of Zeldean Paskiewicz. Preceded in death...

Richard A. Knar Sr.

Richard A. Knar Sr.

Jul 6, 2017

Passed into eternal life on July 6, 2017 at the age of 81. Born to Norma L. (nee Larson) and John L. Knar, Sr. on January 17, 1936 in Stanley, Wisconsin, Dick and his older brother Jack, (John L. Knar, Jr.) enjoyed a small-town childhood. Dick was a 1958 graduate of UW-Eau Claire and earned his Masters degree from Rutgers...

Richard W. Raatz

Richard W. Raatz

Jul 5, 2017

Monday, July 5, 2017. Age 83 years. Loving father of David, Brian (Shawna) and Kathleen (Kevin) Schwandt. Cherished grandfather of Nathan, Jonathan and Autumn. Dear brother of Joyce Anderson. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Thursday, July 13, 2017 from 11 AM - 12 Noon. Funeral Services at 12 Noon. Interment and military honors...

Hope E. Schemehorn

Hope E. Schemehorn

Jul 5, 2017

(nee Voss) Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of 52 years to the late Donald. Loving mother of Dawn (Darrell) Miller, Rick (Wanda) Schemehorn, Terry (Kim) Schemehorn and the late Jay Schemehorn. Proud grandmother of Carolyn (Matt), Joel, Natalie (Kevin), Andrea, Jennifer, Holly (Santi), Leah, Amber, Elyssa, Brittany (Ian) and Terry...

Janice  E.  Burazin

Janice E. Burazin

Jul 4, 2017

(nee Lamon) Of Warrens and formerly of St. Francis. Born to eternal life on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, age 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Burazin. Cherished mother of Andrew (Garney), Daniel (Beth) Burazin, Joan Hornak, Thomas (Mary), James (Lisa Holzmiller) and Michael (Darla) Burazin. Dearest Companion of Les Scott. Dear sister of Bernie, Art, Bill, David and...

Jerry W. Hermann

Jerry W. Hermann

Jul 2, 2017

Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at the age of 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Luettgen). Loving dad of Mary (Andrew Meechan) Hermann, Katherine OKeeffe, Sally (Erich) Kuss, James (Nicole) Hermann and Thomas (Susan) Hermann. Cherished grandpa of Angela (James), Julia (Matt), Paul (Josh), Joe, Aaron, Ava, Valerie (Eric), Erich, Emma, Lily, Ben...

David W. "Dave" Curtis

David W. "Dave" Curtis

Jul 2, 2017

Sunday, July 2, 2017.Dave, a gentle giant of a man, and avid collector, left the task of downsizing his collection to Angela (nee Krause), his much loved wife and secretary of 24 years and beloved daughters Melissa, Sarah and Kathrine. He is further survived by his parents Gary and Susan Curtis, his brother and #1 hearse mechanic Steve (DeAnn), his...

Donald  W.  Glaser

Donald W. Glaser

Jul 2, 2017

Found peace on Sunday, July 2, 2017, age 82 years. Loving husband for 54 years to Gayle (nee Ray). Cherished father of Craig Glaser, Brad Glaser, Tracey (Robin Bell) Glaser. Proud grandpa of Kayla. Special dad and grandpa to Pam (Brian), Kaitlyn, Austin, Paula (John), Clayton, Hunter, Rhonda and Jacob. Dearest brother of Gloria (Alan) Zeller, Martha Jean (Dennis) Schwan...

Judson "Jud" Stollberg

Judson "Jud" Stollberg

Jul 1, 2017

Saturday, July 1, 2017. Age 86 years. Beloved husband of Judith L. (nee Neitzel). Dear brother-in-law of Jeri (Ralph) Ignatowski. Fond uncle of Mark (Anne) Ignatowski. Great-uncle of Taylor and Lauren Ignatowski. Longtime friend of Bob Christiaansen, Dale Voit and Ed McGrath. Also survived by other family members and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Thursday, July 6, 2017 from...

Robert W. Rix

Robert W. Rix

Jun 30, 2017

Rix, Robert W. Passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2017 at the age of 71. Father of Bobby, Jason and Beth Rix. Proud grandpa of Shawn, Austin, Eric, Antonio and Carmen. Caring brother of Jan and Brian. Further survived by other friends. Robert was an Army Veteran who served his country in Vietnam as a CID Agent. Committal Service...

Joseph Charles Purpero

Joseph Charles Purpero

Jun 30, 2017

Purpero, Joseph Charles Peppy Passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at the age of 93. Preceded in death by his parents Salvatore and Serafina (nee Emanuele), siblings Carl (the late Peggy), Tony (the late Lillian) and Caroline McGowan and brother-in-law Jake (Sharone) Zielke. Beloved husband of the late Betty-Jane (nee Zielke). Cherished dad of Joseph Michael (Christine) Purpero, Cynthia...

Anna  M. Grippe

Anna M. Grippe

Jun 28, 2017

(nee Dentice) Found peace on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Age 74 years. Loving mother of Joe (Mellissa) and Frank (Gayle Kerznar) Grippe. Cherished Nana of Giovanni Grippe. Beloved sister of Marie Hamilton. Dear aunt of Michelle (Peter OBradovich) Hamilton and Mike (Beth Risch) Hamilton Jr. Preceded in death by her parents Frank and Pauline Dentice. Further survived by other relatives...

Eleanor C. Polikowski

Eleanor C. Polikowski

Jun 28, 2017

Polikowski, Eleanor C. (nee Kowalski) Was Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Age 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward Polikowski. Loving mother of Robert (Peggy) Polikowski, Susy (Mark) Majewski, Linda (the late Bill) Deinken and James (Ruthanne Chun) Polikowski. Treasured grandmother of Jonathan (Alison), Sara (Joe), Tommy (Katie), Elliot and Althea. Cherished great-grandmother of Ruby,...

Michelle R. "Shelly" Rosera

Michelle R. "Shelly" Rosera

Jun 26, 2017

Passed away suddenly on June 26, 2017. Age 51 years. Loving mother of twin daughters Megan and Lauren Wroblewski. Daughter of Ronald and Janis Rosera. Sister of Michael (Debra) Rosera. Aunt of Katelynne, Tylor and Aaron. Further survived by Mark Wroblewski and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Sunday, July 2, 2017,...

Jerrilyn A. Kruk

Jerrilyn A. Kruk

Jun 25, 2017

Kruk, Jerrilyn A. (nee Stocki) Passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the age of 75. Devoted wife of Conrad. Loving Mom of Nickie Kruk, Christopher (Amy) Kruk, Kelly Seebacher and Stacy (Vincent) Lopez. Proud Grandma of Henry and Sylvia Lopez, and Peyton and Abby Seebacher. Visitation THURSDAY, June 29, 2017 at the Funeral Home from 10:30 AM...

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