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James H. Lelivelt

James H. Lelivelt

Aug 13, 2017

Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, August 13, 2017. Age 91 years. Loving brother of Doris (the late Philip A.) Stepanski and Thomas (Maxine) Lelivelt. Cherished uncle of Barbara (Dudley), Joan (the late Lory), Patricia (Elaine), Philip L. (Tracy), Linda (Chris), Donald and David (Sandra). Further survived by other family members and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Thursday, August...

Edward A. Green

Edward A. Green

Aug 13, 2017

Edward Anthony Green passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2017, aged 95. Preceded in death by parents, Elizabeth (Hofmeister) and Eli Green. Beloved husband of Dorinne (nee Traulsen) for 64 years. Loving father of Erika Linden and Jeremy Jonathon (Diana), brother of George and the late Eileen Kroening. Fond uncle of Tracy Green, Todd Green and the late Craig...

Kathleen  E. Schlemm

Kathleen E. Schlemm

Aug 12, 2017

(nee Jardot) Went to join her beloved husband, Gregory Schlemm on Saturday, August 12, 2017, age 95 years. Loving mother of MaryAnn (the late Russell) Drezdzon, Robert (Kathleen) Schlemm and the late Lois Sylvester. Dear mother-in-law of Steven (Nancy) Sylvester. Cherished Nana of Vickie (Melinda) Drezdzon, Tony (Michelle) Drezdzon, Beth (Angelo) Gabbianelli and Valerie (Chris) Hansen. Proud great-grandmother of Everett,...

Judith E.  Smebak

Judith E. Smebak

Aug 12, 2017

(nee Merrill) (Burke). Passed peacefully and unexpectedly surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 12, 2017. At the age of 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Cordell Smebak. Dear mother of Michael (Mickey) Burke Sr., Kelly (Jeff Sr.) Biondich, and Mark (Debbie) Burke. Devoted grandmother of Chad, Ashley, Michael Jr., Nathaniel, Natasha and Jeffery Jr. Sister of Cliff, Doral,...

Alicia Arteaga

Alicia Arteaga

Aug 11, 2017

Alicia Arteaga Went Home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the age of 63 years. She lived a faithful life, a life that she greatly enjoyed. Cherished mother of Mario (Ariadna) Marquez, Manuel (Amber) Marquez, Erika (Miguel) Villafuerte, Karina (Manuel) Lopez and Carlos (Elizabeth) Rodriguez. Loving grandmother of Ariadna; Manuel; Angelika, Izabelle, Miguel and Estevan;...

Shirley A. "Jesse" Ray

Shirley A. "Jesse" Ray

Aug 11, 2017

(nee Jeske) Born To Eternal Life Friday, August 11, 2017. Age 81 years. Loving mother of Pamela Ray, Cheryl Ray, Michael (Cindy) Ray, and our beloved late Jackie (Chris Minneti) Ray. Cherished grandmother of Ben Ortega and Noel Ray-Ortega. Cherished great-grandmother of Julian Schmidt and Olive Ortega. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home THURSDAY,...

Justin J. Podlesnik

Justin J. Podlesnik

Aug 10, 2017

Found peace on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at the age of 32. Loving son of Jimmy and Debbie Podlesnik. Cherished grandson of Adam (the late Leah) Gonzalez, Kenneth Smith, and Marilyn (Tom) Jansen. Further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other family and friends. Memorial Visitation at the Funeral Home THURSDAY, August 17, 2017 from 4:00-6:00PM. Memorial Services at 6:00PM. In...

John J. Celichowski

John J. Celichowski

Aug 10, 2017

Celichowski, Dr. John J. Born into this life in Milwaukee on August 26, 1939 to Eugene Celichowski and Sophie Celichowski (nee Zawodny). Born into life eternal in Milwaukee on August 10, 2017. A proud 3 M-er: Marquette H.S. (1957), Marquette University (1961), Marquette U. Dental School (1969). Practiced dentistry for nearly four decades, first in Milwaukee and then in Stevens...

Clarence R. Montgomery

Clarence R. Montgomery

Aug 10, 2017

Found peace on Thursday, August 10, 2017, age 72 years. Beloved husband for 50 years of Diane (nee Bagin). Loving father of Dan (Sarah) Montgomery, Wendy Gilchrist, Tina Alphin and Tammy (Craig) Kasprovich. Proud grandpa of Crystal, Brittany, Brenna, Allison, Dakota, Nick, Molly and Jaiden. Dear great-grandpa of Aria. Dear brother of James (Marty), Joseph and Raymond Montgomery. Also survived...

Robert Davis

Robert Davis

Aug 10, 2017

God called him home unexpectedly on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at the age of 89 years. Beloved and devoted husband of Florence (nee Grabowski) for almost 68 years. Dear father of Jeffrey (Laura), Deborah Povlich and Roberta (Dennis) Herzog. Further survived by 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, and Carol Brutvan. Memorial Visitation on Wednesday,...

Richard F. Panasuk

Richard F. Panasuk

Aug 10, 2017

Found peace on Thursday, August 10, 2017, age 85 years. Beloved husband of Mary Ann (Morbeck) and the late Jean (nee Gerschke). Dear father of Pamela (Paul) Sierzchulski, Leslie (Rick) Stanger, Beth Panasuk and Sandra Murphy. Step-father of David (Lisa) Morbeck. Grandfather of Amanda Sierzchulski, Kendell (Jordan) Mowery, Matthew Stanger, Corrine Stanger, Kassandra (Cory) Loomis, Krystal Murphy, Sasha ((Derek) Lechner,...

Lois J. Wartner

Lois J. Wartner

Aug 9, 2017

(nee Heinzel) Tuesday, August 9, 2017. Age 80 years. Beloved mother of Kevin (Dawn), Craig, Sandra (James) Dennis, and Wendy (Todd) Grablewski. Dear sister of Goldie and Judy. Further survived by 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and special friends Scott, Marlene and Lynda. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 from 10AM-12Noon. Funeral Service at 12PM. Private inurnment...

Alejandro V. Aranda

Alejandro V. Aranda

Aug 9, 2017

Aranda, Alejandro V. Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Age 84 years. Beloved husband for 61 years of Claudia (nee Angeles). Loving father of Daniel (Silvia), Jorge (Margarita), Elida (Juan) Elizondo, Anamaria (Paul) Benites, Alfredo (Ortensia), Antonio, Alberto (Awilda), Armando (Renee) and Alejandro (Diana). Cherished grandfather of Maricela, Veronica, Enrique; Andrea, Brenda; Alicia, Alexandra, Andres, Ariel, Ariana,...

Kenneth N. Bjodstrup

Kenneth N. Bjodstrup

Aug 8, 2017

Found peace on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, age 60 years. Loving son of Don Sr. and the late Evelyn Bjodstrup. Beloved brother of Don Jr. (Deborah) Bjodstrup and Crystal (the late Bill) Wolf. Also survived by other nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Ken was a retiree of Industries for the Blind Milwaukee. Graveside Service on Tuesday, 2:30 PM at...

Joseph J. O'Malley

Joseph J. O'Malley

Aug 8, 2017

Dr. Joseph James OMalley (October 20, 1930) passed away peacefully on August 8, 2017, after a valiant 17-month struggle with lung cancer, in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of almost 30 years, Anne M. Pasero, and his three sons, Joseph M. OMalley (Melinda), James P. OMalley and Anthony...

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...

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