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Fred F.  Boggio

Fred F. Boggio

Aug 7, 2017

Born to eternal life on Monday, August 7, 2017, age 82 years. Beloved husband for 60 years to Rita (nee Holzmiller). Loving dad of John (Becky) Boggio, the late Scott Boggio and the late Cathy Seeby. Proud Nonno of Hannah (Matt) Pekarske, Joseph Seeby, Lara (Allen Halas) Seeby, Rocco and Amy Lee Boggio. Dear brother of Louise Pet Boggio and...

Christian M. Tomsey

Christian M. Tomsey

Aug 7, 2017

Christian Michael Tomsey died, for the second time in his all-too-brief life on August 7th, 2017 at his home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was 39. A natural leader, Christian graduated from Gonzaga College Preparatory School, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, and earned a teaching license and B.A. from Marquette University. Christian was an effective, dedicated English teacher, voted Teacher...

Timothy D. Paasch

Timothy D. Paasch

Aug 5, 2017

Timothy D. Paasch Died unexpectedly on Saturday August 5, 2017 at the age of 44 years. Cherished brother of Shelly Paasch, Patrick Paasch and Michaelene Paasch. Dear uncle of Ashley, Matthew, Emily, Audra, Meghan and Tyler. Treasured cousin and best friend of Kelly and Tony Martinez. Timothy is preceded in death by his mother Maureen Paasch and his grandparents Chester...

Edward M.  Helfenstein

Edward M. Helfenstein

Aug 5, 2017

Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 5, 2017, age 59 years. Loving dad of Peter Helfenstein. Preceded in death by his parents, Milton Sr. and Hannelore Helfenstein. Dear brother of Rose Dillon, Ruth (Mike) Merrill, Peter (Marie) Helfenstein, Terry (Darryl) Domagalski and the late Milton (Amy) Helfenstein Jr. Further survived by other family members and friends. Ed was a retiree...

Nancy A. De Vita

Nancy A. De Vita

Aug 5, 2017

De Vita, Nancy A. (nee Lanza) Passed away peacefully Saturday, August 5, 2017 in her home at the age of 66. She was the loving wife of James; the loving mother of Dino (Caren), Victoria and the late Nicholas; very proud grandmother of Grace, Gabriella, Alexandra and Cicely. Born May 10, 1951 to Keith and Nancy (nee Ewert) Lanza and...

Christine H. "Dolly" Gaeth

Christine H. "Dolly" Gaeth

Aug 4, 2017

(nee Fuhrman) Found peace on Friday, August 4, 2017. Age 68 years. Loving wife of Al Gaeth for 48 years. Beloved mom of Dawn (Jack) Balke, Nicole (Richard) Gaeth Scheidt. Cherished G-MA of Andrew Balke, Elisabeth and Jacob Gaeth, Tyler and Megan Balke, and Samantha Scheidt. Dear sister of John Fuhrman. Further survived by nieces, nephews, in-laws, other family and...

Timothy J. Reynolds

Timothy J. Reynolds

Aug 2, 2017

Reynolds, Timothy J. Born to this life on November 5, 1963 and born to eternal life on August 2, 2017, age 53 years. Beloved husband and soul mate for 13 years to Sue (nee Eisenreich). Preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and JoAnn Reynolds. Cherished brother of Jeffrey (Diana) Reynolds and Josann Reynolds. Loving uncle of Searra Funch. Cherished...

Rosemarie J. Makowski

Rosemarie J. Makowski

Aug 2, 2017

(nee Rupcich) Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of 60 years to Ralph. Loving mother of Susan (Joe) Jester and David (Michelle) Makowski. Proud grandma of Sarah, Emily, Lauren, Katie and Melissa. Dear sister of Cecilia Wenzel. Rosemarie was blessed with many lifelong friends. Visitation TUESDAY, August 8, 2017...

A.  Ray Ellsworth

A. Ray Ellsworth

Jul 31, 2017

Found eternal peace on Monday, July 31, 2017, age 98 years. Beloved husband of Emily T. Ellsworth (nee Giorgi) for 66 years. Loving dad of Betty Jo (Gillette) Elvgren, Elizabeth, Craig (Gail) Ellsworth and American Field Service Foreign Exchange Student Marit Nokleberg (1967-1968). Proud grandfather of Gillette (Irina) Elvgren, Erik (Jennifer) Elvgren, Kristofor (Rachel) Elvgren, Sarah (Joe) Lesch, Eric (Erica)...

David J. Howe

David J. Howe

Jul 31, 2017

Passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at the age of 53. David was born on April 3, 1964 and was raised in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. He is survived by his three siblings, Cathy (Dave) Beer, Chris (Jan) Howe, Carolyn (Tommy) Rodriguez, and nieces Megan (Tommy) Pemberton, Kristen Lee Williams, Emily Beer, and Sarah Beer and recent great-niece Eleanor Jane Pemberton....

Ruth C. Chapa

Ruth C. Chapa

Jul 29, 2017

(nee Proeber) Found peace on Saturday, July 29, 2017, age 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Steven G. Chapa. Loving mother of Vickie Chapa. Steven W. (Toni) and Roy (Tracey) Chapa. Dear Grandma of Raul, Steven, Dawn (Todd), Jeff, Jerry, Tina and Jennifer. Also survived by great and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Ruth was a retiree...

Joyce E. Witkowski

Joyce E. Witkowski

Jul 28, 2017

Witkowski, Joyce E. (nee Lemieux) Passed away peacefully at home with her family on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Sandra (Brian) Janczak, Suzanne (Joseph) Leone and Ken (Dana) Witkowski. Joyce was a devoted grandmother and great grandmother. Joyce is survived by her loving sisters and brothers. Preceded...

Dolores M. Kolancheck

Dolores M. Kolancheck

Jul 28, 2017

Born to Eternal Life on Friday, July 28, 2017. Age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert Kolancheck. Loving mom of Mark (Janet) Kolancheck and Lea (Bruce) Fraser. Cherished grandmother Luke and Paul (Daphne) Kolancheck, Brett Fraser and Dana (Blake) Schott. Dear great-grandmother of Jordan. Further survived by her step-grandchildren, other family members and friends. Memorial visitation Saturday, August...

Jack R. Lang

Jack R. Lang

Jul 26, 2017

Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, June 26, 2017. Age 80 years. Beloved husband of the late June M. Lang. Loving father of Philip (Annette) Lang and Cheryl (Joe) Kinares. Cherished grandfather of Hillary Lang, Christopher Lang and Raney Clapp. Dear brother of Gerald (Jean) Lang. Further survived by nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, other family members and friends. Memorial visitation...

Robert J.  Polgar "Buffer"

Robert J. Polgar "Buffer"

Jul 26, 2017

Found peace on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Age 77 years. Loving husband for 26 years of Patricia Gain. Beloved stepfather of Michael (Debra) Francolucci and Paula (Michael) Winter. Cherished grandpa of Chantel, Myles, Jared and Ethan. Dear brother of Carol (the late Robert) Johnson, the late Richard (Joann) Polgar, Kathleen (Alan) Petrofsky, Linda (James) Studzinski. Dear brother-in-law of Michael (Carol)...

Robert M. Vander Heyden

Robert M. Vander Heyden

Jul 25, 2017

Found peace on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the age of 48. Best friend and Loving husband of Annette (nee Holland). Devoted father of Kirstin and Lauren Larson. Beloved brother of Rico (Melanie) Vander Heyden. Treasured cousin of Co (Eileen) Oprins, Jay (Cindy) Oprins, Karen (Steve) Branch, Mike (Sue) Oprins and many others. Cherished brother in-law of Margaret (Tom) Schaefer,...

Douglas W. Petersen

Douglas W. Petersen

Jul 23, 2017

Found peace on Sunday, July 23,2017. Age 87 years. Beloved sweetheart and dance partner of Joan Hrdina. Further survived by one daughter, one son, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one niece and one nephew. Memorial Visitation at the Funeral Home MONDAY, July 31st, 2017 from 11:00AM-12:30PM. Memorial Services at 12:30 PM. Private inurnment Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Douglas was a...

Allen F. Malecki Sr.

Allen F. Malecki Sr.

Jul 23, 2017

Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Age 82 years. Beloved husband for 54 years of Irene (nee Janczak). Loving dad of Allen (Gail) Malecki Jr., Michele (Scott) Vokac and Denise Porter. Cherished grandpa of Melissa, Lauren, Eric, Kayla, Brad Malecki and Olivia Vokac. Dear brother of Richard (Barbara) and James (the late Judy). Further survived by his...

Richard E.  Cramblit

Richard E. Cramblit

Jul 23, 2017

Sunday July 23, 2017. Age 83 years. Preceded in death by his parents Earl and Ruth. Beloved husband of Blanche (nee Fischer) for almost 62 years. Dear father of Debra (Dan Fry), Patricia (Dave) Krauss, Michael (Dagny) and Jean Kindness. Grandfather of Matthew (Zobehida) Szucs, Rebeccca Szucs (Jeffrey Yuan), Benjamin (Candice) Krauss, Amanda (Michael) Wilkinson, Linda (Sean) Deem, Crystal Cramblit,...

Sun O.  Pocian

Sun O. Pocian

Jul 21, 2017

(nee Hong) Born To Eternal Life Friday, July 21, 2017. Age 68 years. Loving wife of the late Richard Pocian. Beloved mom of Angelique (Jerome) Tyborski and Joe Pocian. Cherished grandma of Elijah Pocian. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home THURSDAY, July 27, 2017 from 4:00-6:00 PM. Funeral Services at 6:00 PM. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral...

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