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Linda M. Emard

Linda M. Emard

Feb 2, 2018

(nee Mandt) Linda Emard, South Milwaukee, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2018, at the age of 80 years. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Emard, parents, Leland and Larsina, brothers, Lee and Kevin, and sister, Marsha. Dear mother of Lynne (John) Boswell II, Robert (Judy) Emard, Mark (Kelly) Emard, Laurie and Michelle Emard. Loving grandmother of...

Barbara R. Clark

Barbara R. Clark

Jan 31, 2018

Clark, Barbara R. Born November 30, 1925; died January 31, 2018, at 92 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Cal Clark; dear mother of Nancy (John) Konkel and the late Dennis (Toni Wheeler) Clark. Much loved grandma of Kathryn (Stan) Watkins, Claire (Jay) Fadness, Jesse (Marie) Clark and Jacob Clark. Nana was loved by great-grandchildren Mya, Jack and...

Kurt E. Spears

Kurt E. Spears

Jan 30, 2018

Went to join his beloved daughter, Marie, on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, age 59 years. Loving dad of Anthony (Sunny) Spears and Savannah Spears. Cherished grandpa of Isabella Spears-Bowen, Asher Spears and Drake Hill. Dearest brother of Debra A. Walters and the late Karen Spears. Special friend of Christine Jurkowski. Also survived by cousins, other family and friends. Kurt was...

John W. Wolf

John W. Wolf

Jan 30, 2018

Went home to the Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at the age of 79. Beloved husband for 57 years of Patricia (nee Zielinski). Devoted father of John M. (Jane), James M. (Grace), and Joy (John) Rechlitz. Cherished grandfather of Christopher Wolf, Jamie (Alan) Abbott, Tracy Wolf, James T. Wolf, Jack Wolf, Jacob Wolf, Nicholas (Stacey) Rechiltz, Katelyn (Russell) Martiny,...

Dorothy T. Persike

Dorothy T. Persike

Jan 28, 2018

Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, January 28, 2018. Age 99 years. Loving mother of Gerald (Diane) Persike. Cherished grandmother of Kimberly Persike, Gerald (Michelle) Persike Jr. and Nicki (Jeremy) Miller. Treasured great-grandmother of Kendra and Skye Persike; Tyler and Maxton Miller. Dear sister of Lucille Bella . Dorothy is preceded in death by her beloved husband Clarence, great-granddaughter Riley,...

Thomas C. "Tom" Kelly

Thomas C. "Tom" Kelly

Jan 27, 2018

Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 27, 2018, age 58 years. Cherished husband for 37 years of Michele (nee Schneeberg). Loving dad of Amy Kelly and the late Jacob Kelly. Dear father-in-law of Jessica Kelly. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary Kelly. Dearest brother of Pat (fiance-Sue) Kelly. Fond son-in-law of the late Sharon and the late...

Janice C. Draeger

Janice C. Draeger

Jan 24, 2018

(nee Goetzinger) Was reunited with her late husband Elmore and son Thomas on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Age 70 years. Loving mother of Katherine Johannsen and Karen (Juan) Torres. Dear grandmother of Jenessa (Kyle), Ryan and Angelo. Great-grandmother of Gabriel. Sister of the late Diane Goetzinger SDS, Joyce (the late Max) Lukasavitz, Tom (Betty) and Lou (Karen) Goetzinger. Further survived...

Andrew J. Kanalec

Andrew J. Kanalec

Jan 23, 2018

January 23, 2018. Age 101 years. Loving husband of the late Celeste Kanalec. Dear friend of Bob (Deanna) Sulok. Further survived by other friends. Andy was a WWII Navy veteran in which he serviced for two years on the CV6 USS Enterprise. Graveside services with military honors will be held on FRIDAY, February 2, 2018 at 1:00 PM at MT....

Geraldine H. "Gerry" Rediske

Geraldine H. "Gerry" Rediske

Jan 22, 2018

Born to eternal life on Monday, January 22, 2018, age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving sister of Mary (the late Joseph) Saskowski. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Memorial Visitation at the Funeral Home on Friday, January 26, 2018, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Memorial Service at 1:00 PM. Private inurnment Holy Sepulcher Cemetery....

Gerard E. "Gerry" Miller

Gerard E. "Gerry" Miller

Jan 22, 2018

Monday, January 22, 2018. Age 63 years. Cherished brother of Bonnie (Timothy) Brady and Edward (Janet) Miller. Loving uncle of Connie, Bill, Chris, Keith; Sean; Leah and Sydney. Gerry is preceded in death by his parents Donald and Jean Miller and sister Noelle (William) Schnick. He is further survived by other family members and friends. Private Services Will be Held....

John  J. Moran

John J. Moran

Jan 22, 2018

Moran, John J. Born into Eternal Life on Monday, January 22, 2018, at the age of 90. Beloved husband for 59 years to the late Rita (nee Nowak). Loving father of Mark (Kum Son), Brian (Nancy), Maureen (Duane) Jozwiakowski, John Kevin (Paula), Michael ( Jane), Colleen, Brendan (Karen) and Julie (Albert) Dozier. Loving grandfather of Stanley, Sean, Joslyn, Charissa, Katie,...

Jean "Arvis" Paul

Jean "Arvis" Paul

Jan 21, 2018

(nee Putz) Found peace on Sunday, January 21, 2018, age 91 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Jeanette Putz; her husband, Frank Paul; her brother, Norbert (the late Norma) Putz and her grandson, Brian Paul. Loving mother of Robert (Georgia) Paul, Eric (Mary) Paul and Thomas (Jane) Paul. Dearest grandmother of Adam (Sarah), Anthony (Erica), Andrew, Nicholas...

Janice  C. "Bunny" Brisk

Janice C. "Bunny" Brisk

Jan 21, 2018

(Nee Peters) Born to Eternal Life Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the age of 77. Loving wife of William Brisk for 58 years. Cherished mother of Joe (Kathryn) Brisk, Tom (Cathy) Brisk, John (Chrissy) Brisk, and the late Michael Brisk. Beloved grandma of Zak, Taylor, Riley, Joey, Angela, Brianna, Ana, Eve, Josh, Brett, Jackson, and Kate. Beloved great-grandma of Olivia,...

Ralph Rakowski

Ralph Rakowski

Jan 20, 2018

January 20, 2018. Age 80 years. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Elenora Rakowski, and his seven brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife Eileen of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; sister Betty Anderson of Eden, Wisconsin; son Rick and his wife Jeanie of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; son Ken Rakowski of West Allis, Wisconsin; son Dan Rakowski...

Walter E. "Bud" Mielke

Walter E. "Bud" Mielke

Jan 19, 2018

Friday, January 19th, 2018. Age 91years. Beloved Husband of the late Josephine Mielke for 52 years. Loving Father of William (Pamela) Leichtnam, Linda Rae Burgelis (Gregory Galinsky), and Sandra Rubottom (Matt) DeLapp. Cherished Grandfather of Karl (Desiree) Rubottom and Kevin (Christabel) Jung. Great Grandfather of Logan and Rylynn Rubottom and Marie Jung. Dear Uncle of Heidi (Steven) Tupper and Donn...

Donna  G. Walters

Donna G. Walters

Jan 18, 2018

Found peace on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the age of 71. Loving wife for 47 years of Don Walters. Beloved mom of Adam (Kimberly) Walters, Brad Walters, and Shannon (Drew) Johnson. Cherished grandma of Dylan, Noah, Ally, and Brady. Dear sister of Mary Reiman and Jim (Louise) Gross. Dear sister-in-law of Robert (Jean) Walters and Dorothy Peters. Further survived...

John A. Warkaske Jr.

John A. Warkaske Jr.

Jan 17, 2018

Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Age 87 years. Beloved husband and best friend for 64 years of Mary Ann (nee Andraszczyk). Loving dad of Margaret (Roger) Phillips, Michael (Mary) and Paul (Sally) Warkaske. Cherished grandpa of Barbara Phillips, Nicole (Joshua) Prostek, Hannah, John and Daniel Warkaske. Dear great-grandpa of Vladimir Prostek. Further survived by other family...

Brenda L.  Ray

Brenda L. Ray

Jan 17, 2018

(nee Plamann) Of Apopka, FL, formerly of Wauwatosa, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at age 56. Wife to Jonathan Ray for 28 years and mother of Kate (26) and Allison (21) Ray. Daughter of Duane "Duke" and Charlotte Plamann and sister of Steve (Rhonda) Plamann and Greg (Sharon) Plamann, all of Appleton. Daughter-in-law of...

George M. Grunert

George M. Grunert

Jan 16, 2018

Found peace and joined his beloved wife, Roberta (nee Rudolf) on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, age 71 years. Loving Dad of Holly (Christopher) Leto, Paul (Talana) Grunert and Terry (Sara) Grunert. Proud Papa of Sean, Aaron, Joel, Matthew, Mark, Christian, Emily, Miya and Robert. Dear brother of Albert (the late Elenore) Grunert, JoAnne (the late Bob) Bogan, Molly (the late...

Kevin M. Cornale

Kevin M. Cornale

Jan 16, 2018

Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Age 54 years. Beloved husband and best friend for 29 years of Diane. Cherished dad of Zachary, Nathan and Paige. Treasured brother of Michelle Christie (Richard Szabo), Melanie (the late Chris) Susedik and Timothy Cornale. Loving son-in-law of Charles and Dorene Williams. Dear brother-in-law of Michael (Sunanda) Williams, Cheryl (Tom) Greish and Douglas (Susan) Berg Williams....

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