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Brian K. Ribbink

Brian K. Ribbink

Jan 16, 2018

Passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, age 65 years. Devoted husband of 36 years to Debbie (nee Weissenfluh). Loving father of Clayton and Lucas Ribbink. Beloved son of Ellen and the late Wendell Ribbink. Dear little brother of Cheryl Wadams and Colleen (Paul) Varino. Also survived by many and much loved nieces and nephews, other family and friends. Brian...

Mary Pat "Patti" / "Stash" Radanke

Mary Pat "Patti" / "Stash" Radanke

Jan 16, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Pat Patti (Stash) Radanke announces her passing at the age of 64. She is preceded in death by her parents Howard and Bernice. She is survived by her brother Michael (Janet) Radanke, nieces Michele (Kevin) Midgett and Blanca (Ryan) Lyle and their children and other family members and friends.\ Patti...

John  H. Kabacinski

John H. Kabacinski

Jan 15, 2018

John went home in the loving arms of the Lord on Monday, January 15, 2018. Age 70 years. Loving brother of Elizabeth (William) Wagner, Michael (Nancy) Kabacinski, and Sallyann Kabacinski. John is preceded in death by his parents Joseph F. and Sylvia Kabacinski and his brother Joseph R. Kabacinski. John is further survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and one great-nephew....

Gregory J.  Wernsman

Gregory J. Wernsman

Jan 15, 2018

Gregg has been best friend and partner of Eileen, Leenie, (nee Keyes) for 37 beautiful years. Best papa ever to Madeline Rainbow and Daniel Lawrence. Dear brother of Connie (Patrick) Sheehan. Gregg was preceded in death by his three infant children - Kaitlin, Stephen and Hannah - whose memory he wore on his collar every day. They, along with his...

Belen S. Alvarez

Belen S. Alvarez

Jan 14, 2018

(nee Silva) Died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Age 100. Beloved wife of the late Juan. Dear mother of the late John Sonny Jr., Ernesto (Nancy), Miguel (Ann-Marie), Esther Jacobsen, and Elvira Alvarez. Besides her own children, Belen and Juan helped raise her grandchildren, Elda and Jose Joey Gonzalez, and then continued...

Margaret L. Kwiatkowski

Margaret L. Kwiatkowski

Jan 14, 2018

Sunday, January 14, 2018. Age 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Cherished mom of Linda White. Dear former mother-in-law of Michael White. Further survived by other family members and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Thursday, January 18, 2018 10 - 11 AM. Funeral Services at 11 AM. Entombment to follow at Arlington Park Cemetery. PRASSER-KLECZKA SOUTH SUBURBAN...

Lila Althea Laabs

Lila Althea Laabs

Jan 13, 2018

(nee Wolfgram) Passed away on January 13, 2018, age 91 years. She was born on March 28, 1926 to the late Elmer A. and the late Elvira G. (nee Reichmann) Wolfgram. Beloved wife of Harold for 70 years this June 5th. Loving Mom to the late Karen Lynn Laabs(at the tender age of 9 Months), Kristine Laabs and Sondra (Dale...

Joan A. Tutaj

Joan A. Tutaj

Jan 12, 2018

Friday, January 12, 2018. Age 85 years. Beloved wife for 65 years of Edward. Loving mother of Gary (Dolores), Pamela (Kevin) Bagurdes and Carol (Gerald) Young. Cherished grandmother of the late Wendy, Cory (Lauren) and Tiffany Tutaj; Brian Bagurdes and Amy (Jeff) Hogan; Stephanie Young (Mark Villegas). Joan is further survived by, great-grandchildren, other family members and friends. Visitation at...

Wm. Patrick "Pat" Jessup

Wm. Patrick "Pat" Jessup

Jan 12, 2018

Born to eternal life on Friday, January 12, 2018, age 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Judith and loving partner of Lillian Bautch. Much loved father of JoAnne Wojciechowski, Bill (Tamara) Jessup, Steve (Rachel) Jessup, Kate (Ron) La Gosh, Liz (Mike) Sucharski and Chris (Heather) Last. Dear brother of Wayne (Janet), Jim (Kay), Sandy (the late Jim) Kriefski, John...

Richard A. Jabes

Richard A. Jabes

Jan 11, 2018

Thursday, January 11, 2018. Age 71 years. Loving brother of Gwen Leonard. Cherished uncle of Mark (Julie) Leonard. Dear great-uncle of Kelsey and Justin Leonard and Adam Miles. Treasured nephew of Irene Keller and Norbert Manchester. Adored friend of Karlene Curtis. Dick is preceded in death by his parents Evelyn and Arnold Jabes. He is also survived by other family...

Diane L. Grassl

Diane L. Grassl

Jan 11, 2018

(Karpinsky) Entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the age of 61. Beloved wife of 38 years to Raymond. Devoted mom of Andrea (Frederick), Kerri (Kyle), Katie (Seid), Elisabeth and Emily. Loving grandma of the late Daniel; Kieren, Phaedra, Luna, Ziad, Amira, Damian, Dominic and Eva. Preceded in death by her parents Leo and Marge. She is...

Dorothy A. Lesniak

Dorothy A. Lesniak

Jan 11, 2018

Lesniak, Dorothy A. (nee Wolf) Thursday, January 11, 2018. Age 78 Years. Devoted wife of Leonard. Caring mother of Jeffrey (Denise), Scott (Linda) and Curtis (Pla). Loving grandmother of Erica, Scott, Paul (Lucy), Robb (Amy), Katherine, Christine, Caroline, Sotin and Saya. Great grandmother of Dylan and Jade. Preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Bernice, her son Mark and...

Peter T. Haase

Peter T. Haase

Jan 10, 2018

Passed away suddenly of natural causes on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the age of 56. Loving brother of Anne (Mike) Haase-Kehl and Tom (Deborah) Haase. Peter is preceded in death by his parents Emil and Fayne Haase and his brothers Mark and Jim Haase. Private services will be held at a later date.

Edith L. Formella

Edith L. Formella

Jan 10, 2018

Edith Formella died peacefully at Care-Age in Brookfield WI on January 10th 2018 at the age of 96. Edith is survived by her nephew Robert Benson of Camarillo CA, and her niece Diane (Keith) Druyor of Albuquerque NM. Her caretakers and friends Joe and Kaye-lynn Collins of Waukesha WI, and many friends, also survive Edith. Her husband John Formella, brother;...

Patrick J. Richter

Patrick J. Richter

Jan 10, 2018

Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Age 47 years. Loving son of James and Joanne Richter. Cherished brother of Lisa (Scott) Gorski and Jeff (Norma) Richter. Adored uncle of Jonathan and Samantha Gorski; Alexis and Logan Richter. Further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family members and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 4-7 PM. Pat...

Ruth B. Schneider

Ruth B. Schneider

Jan 9, 2018

(nee Heise) On Tuesday, January 9, 2018 Ruth Schneider died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 97. She was reunited with her husband the late Edgar Schneider, and her son Neal Schneider. Ruth leaves behind her daughter Karen (the late Dennis) Wenzel. Ruth is further survived by her grandchildren David Wenzel, Donald Wenzel, Ellen (Kevin) Moon, and Cynthia...

Martha B. Kraeblen

Martha B. Kraeblen

Jan 9, 2018

Martha B. Kraeblen passed into immortality peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at the age of 92. She is survived by son Dennis (Sandra) Kraeblen, son-in-law Thomas Morden, and grandchildren Thomas (Nicolas Tice) Morden, Sarah (Gilbert) Garcia, Melissa (Jeffery) Bloor, Matthew Morden, Georgette (James) Baumann, Christine Wogoman and Jeff Wogoman. She was blessed to have beautiful great grandchildren Autumn, Sophia,...

Richard J. Owsiany

Richard J. Owsiany

Jan 8, 2018

Born to Eternal Life on Monday, January 8, 2018. Age 85 years. Beloved husband for 61 years of Christine, Loving dad of Catherine (James) Miller, Carol English, Mary (Timothy) Burns and the late Linda Owsiany. Cherished grandpa of Daniel (Laura) and Sarah Miller; Margaret and Jennifer English; Hannah and Olivia Burns. Richard is preceded in death by his parents Joseph...

Russell F. Tessler

Russell F. Tessler

Jan 7, 2018

Born to eternal life on Sunday, January 7, 2017, age 85 years. Russell is survived by his loving wife, Rosemary (nee Paulson) Tessler of 56 years and his children, Timothy (Janet) Tessler, Michele (Mark) Lange, Joan Tessler, Susan (James) Mahoney, Daniel (David Demick) Tessler and Amy (Thomas) ODonoghue. Dear grandfather to Brian (Payton) Kaspr, Amanda (Matthew) Kachar, Steven (Julie) Kasprzyk,...

Ralph E. West

Ralph E. West

Jan 6, 2018

Saturday, January 6, 2018, age 71 years. Cherished brother of Jeannie (the late Norman) Delo and Lois (Michael) Taran. Dear uncle of Susan (Michael) Kurutz, Michael (Kelly) Delo, Sheri Taran-Smith and Amy (Eric) Freeman. Preceded in death by his parents, Lena and Eldon West. Also survived by great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Ralph was a retiree of the...

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