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John P. Michaels
Dec 24, 2016
Died peacefully at home on December 24, 2016 at age 97 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters. Survived by his longtime companion and best friend of 22 years, Pat Kveen, her children Linda (Lyle) Hager, Patty (Gary) Ringwell, Gayle (Todd) Levra, and Dan (Linda) Kveen, and other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation at...
Elizabeth A. Kolar
Dec 23, 2016
(nee Rupich) Found peace on Friday, December 23, 2016, age 69 years. Loving Mom of Phillip (Linda) Kolar and Lisa Micheau. Proud Grandma of Emily, Cannon and Sara. Dear sister of Shirley Rupich, Geraldine (the late Mike) Grandinetti, Christine (Rodney) Rudolph, Eileen (Dave) Alexander and Linda Rupich. Also survived by the father of her children, Gary Kolar, nieces, nephews, other...
Paul Budish
Dec 23, 2016
Found peace on Friday, December 23, 2016. Age 91 years. Loving husband of Frances (nee Zaitz) Budish for 36 years. Beloved father of MaryAnne Halverson. Beloved step-father Joe (Betty Jo) Pennington and the late Kenneth (Kathy) Pennington. Cherished grandpa of Rob (Lisa) Fredrichdorf, Mary Frances (Steve) Reisinger and the late Erik Halverson. Cherished step-grandfather Suzi (Jeff Sweat) Pennington, Vicki (Joe)...
Dorothy A. Stelloh
Dec 23, 2016
(nee Weber) Born to eternal life on Friday December 23, 2016, age 98 years. Beloved wife of the late William Stelloh. Loving mother of the late Judy (Don) Mitchell, Janice (Larry) Santacroce and Sharon (Gary) Schulte. Dear grandmother of Randy (Janine), Kellie (Jerry), Corrie (Glenn), Craig, Dawn (Kenny) and Nick (Jackie). Cherished "Granny" of Emily, Alex, Taylor, Talia and Mallory....
Jane M. Konings
Dec 22, 2016
(nee House) Thursday, December 22, 2016. Age 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Ivan A. Konings. Loving mother of the late Lee Konings, Jan (James) Barcz, Jon (Debbie) Konings and Kris (Tom) Szudajski. Preceded in death by her brothers Patrick House and Henry "Bud" (Joann) House. She was a treasured grandmother of 5 grandsons, and 9 great-grandchildren. Further survived...
Kenneth E Marshall
Dec 22, 2016
Found peace on Thursday, December 22, 2016. Age 83 years. Loving husband of Alice (nee Chavez) Marshall. Beloved father of Ronald and Cheryl Marshall. Beloved stepfather of Joseph (Lori) Collazo, Robert Collazo, and Lisa (Jeffrey) Derkson. Cherished grandpa of Sara Smith, Meghann Collazo, Emilee (Dan) Schultz, Madeline Collazo, Andrew Collazo, Alyssa Knobel, Caitlyn Derkson and Travis Derkson. Cherished great-grandpa of...
Virginia M. Kelln
Dec 19, 2016
(nee Green) Found peace on Monday, December 19, 2016, age 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert Kelln. Loving mother of Robin Heinz, Michele Kelln (Quintin Burgey), Terry Kelln and Shawn Kelln. Proud grandmother of Michael Kulinski, Brittany Burgey and Jenelle Bodendorfer. Dear sister of Robert (Julie) Green, Gloria (Joe) Cmeyla and the late Larry Green. Also survived by...
James W. Kelley
Dec 18, 2016
Born into Eternal Life on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Kay J. (nee Anderson) Kelley 54 years. Loving father of Timothy and Sandra. Dear grandfather of Patrick and Christopher and great grandfather of Cayden, Jace and Myah. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial visitation at the Funeral Home on...
Mary Jane Bykowski
Dec 18, 2016
BYKOWSKI, MARY JANE (nee Maslowski) Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, December 18, 2016 age 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Bykowski. Loving mother of James (Monica) Bykowski and Janet (Randy) Szukalski. Loving grandma of Ben (Jeanette), Bo (Denay), Renee (Scott), Adam (Ashley), Kyle (Samantha) and Elizabeth. Great-grandma of Jacob and Mary Jane. Fond sister of Donald (Dottie)...
Harriet T. Ruka
Dec 17, 2016
Ruka, Harriet. Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Age 91 years. Loving mother of Michael (Colleen) Ruka, Catherine (Melvin) Wright and the late Andrew Ruka. Cherished grandmother of Jessica and Joshua Ruka. Dear step-grandmother of Danelle (Gerardo) Wright, James (Melissa) Wright and Kimberly (Derrick) Anderson. Further survived by nieces, nephews, step-great-grandchildren, other family members and friends. Visitation...
Caroline M. "Carol" Kutz
Dec 17, 2016
Kutz, Caroline M. "Carol" (nee Cecot) Passed away at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Loving wife of 41 years to Bob. Beloved mom of Bob (Kathy) Porter and Bryan (Jerrie) Porter. Beloved grandma of Ryan and Lindsey Porter. Visitation THURSDAY, December 22, 2016 at Blessed Sacrament Church, 3100 S. 41st St, Milwaukee, from 9-10:30 AM....
Gloria A. Buschke
Dec 15, 2016
(nee Rakowski) Born To Eternal Life Thursday, December 15, 2016. Age 86 years. Devoted wife of the late Alex Buschke Jr. Cherished mother of Jeffrey Buschke and Beth (Steve) Schutten. Beloved grandma of Sheena Priefer, Douglas (Jamie) Thomas, Matthew (Heather) Thomas, Scott (Danielle) Schutten, Stacy (Nick) Sommerville, and Sean Schutten. Dear sister of Lillian Schaeffer of Red Granite, WI. Further...
Shirley J. Jones
Dec 14, 2016
(nee Scheffen) Went home to the Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2106, age 86 years. Memorial Visitation on Thursday, December 22, 2016, 9:30-11:00 AM at LUTHERAN CHAPEL OF THE CROSS, 3353 So. Whitnall Ave., Memorial Service at 11:00 AM, the Rev. David Zeuschner officiating. Private inurnment Wisconsin Memorial Park. If desired, memorials to Lutheran Chapel of the Cross are appreciated....
Roger A. Peterson
Dec 12, 2016
Roger A. Peterson Died unexpectedly on Monday, December 12, 2016 at the age of 70 years. Beloved husband for 45 years of Beverly, (nee Anderson). Loving dad of Mathew (Val) Peterson, Maria Peterson (Ingo Feierabend), Mark (fiance Yvette Loiselle) and Mandy Peterson. Cherished grandpa of Wyatt, Anya, and Natalya Peterson. Dear brother of Norma (the late Don) Schultz, the late...
Donald C. Stachlewicz
Dec 12, 2016
Found peace on Monday, December 12, 2016, age 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Dolores. Loving father of Robert, David (Laurie) and the late John Stachlewicz. Also survived by other family and friends. Donald was a retiree of the Ladish Corporation. A sincere thank you to the staffs of Willowcrest Care Center and St. Ann's Center for your loving...
Mary L. Lentz
Dec 11, 2016
Lentz, Mary L. (nee Lindemann) Sunday, December 11, 2016. Age 77 years. Loving mother of Lori (Rich) Imes and Pat Sheehan. Proud grandmother of Tim (Shelby) Lentz, Josh Sheehan, Amanda Sheehan and Jeffrey Sheehan Jr. Further survived by other family and friends. She will be deeply missed. Private services were held. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes Bay View Chapel Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Barry A. Raedel
Dec 11, 2016
Taken from us too soon on Sunday, December 11, 2016, age 56 years. Loving daddy of Sydney and Ryan. Survived by the love of his life and mother of his children, Judy Van Lare. Dear brother of Sharon (Ken) Theisen, Corrine (Michael) Jones, Jeffrey (Maria), Bryan, Bruce and Beth (Brian) Hastings. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends....
Aurora F. Flores
Dec 10, 2016
Flores, Aurora. (nee Martinez) Born To Eternal Life Saturday, December 10, 2016. Age 95 years. Loving wife of the late Jose Flores. Beloved mother of Ira Garcia and Dora (Jesus) Medina. Cherished grandma of Karla (Gilberto) Torres, Mibesol (Julio) Reza, Aminta (Juan) Aldape, and Jazmin (Nick Hurtgen) Medina. Cherished great-grandma of Antonio, Lily, Andrez, Enrique, Alejandro and Sofia. Further survived...
Herbert H. Wolff
Dec 10, 2016
Wolff, Herbert H. Saturday, December 10, 2016, age 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Olivette. Loving father of Debra (Bruce) Paul and the late Craig (Debra) Wolff . Proud grandfather of Jamie (Yolanda) Wolff and Emily Paul. Great-grandfather of Nina, Zachary and Gavin. Brother of Gerald Wolff and Betty Ann Kleban. Brother-in-law of Mildred and LaVerne Larsen. Preceded in...
Amber R. Kraak
Dec 9, 2016
(nee Wink) Born to eternal life on Friday, December 9, 2016, age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert R. Kraak. Loving mother of Scott (Eleanor) and Gary (Terry) Kraak. Proud grandma of Andrew, Ashley and Amber. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Amber was a member of Christ Church U.C.C. and a retiree of the...
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