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Richard P. Brefka

Richard P. Brefka

Feb 3, 2017

Found peace on Friday, February 3, 2017. Age 93 years. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Drenzek) Brefka for 69 years. Loving father of Richard G. Brefka, Thomas (Patrice) Brefka, James (Susan) Brefka, Susan (Alan) Perry, and Ronald Brefka. Cherished grandpa of Benjamin, Jacob and Ali Brefka, Thomas Brefka Jr. "TJ", Christopher and Nicholas Brefka, Lindsay and Brandon Perry. Cherished great-grandpa...

Dorothy J. Lovaas

Dorothy J. Lovaas

Feb 3, 2017

Dorothy Lovaas, 97 was born to eternal life on February 3, 2017 at Zilber Hospice in Wauwatosa Wisconsin. Dorothy was born on December 5, 2019 in Marquette, Michigan, daughter of the late August and Irene Paveglio. Dorothy graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1937 and attended St Mary's College of Notre Dame. She was a graduate of the Detroit...

Robert G. Frankowiak "Bob"

Robert G. Frankowiak "Bob"

Feb 2, 2017

Died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 2, 2017. Age 84 years. Best friend and soulmate of 43 years to Judye. (nee Chester). Loving father of Lisa (Fred) Przbelski and Alan (Judy) Deeg. Grandfather of Jason and Alison Przbelski. Survived by great-grandchildren and other friends and relatives. Bob was a self taught artist beginning with winning the Milwaukee Journal Calendars before graduating...

Loretta B. Wegner

Loretta B. Wegner

Feb 2, 2017

(nee Solverson) Found peace on Thursday, February 2, 2017. Age 89 years. Loving wife of the late James G. Wegner. Beloved mother of Barbara J. Clement. Cherished grandma of Jeremiah O. (Rebecca) Clement, Nichole E. (Arturo Burgos) Clement, and Heidi S. Clement. Cherished great-grandma of Gabriella Clement, Jonathan Clement, Arturo Joseph Burgos, and Aiden Burgos. Preceded in death by her...

Audrey M. Chmielewski

Audrey M. Chmielewski

Feb 2, 2017

(nee Mastopietro) Born to eternal life on Thursday, February 2, 2017, age 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Marvin Chmielewski. Loving mother of Elizabeth "Liz" (William) Wos and Robert (Kristine) Chmielewski. Proud grandmother of Michael (Emily), Lisa, Thomas, Becky and Jessie Wos and Emily Chmielewski. Great-grandma of Ava and Michael Wos and Izabella Romo. Dear sister of Elda Millane...

Janice A. Frischmann

Janice A. Frischmann

Feb 1, 2017

Frischmann, Janice A. (nee Gale) of Waukesha, WI was Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Age 76 years. Beloved mother of Wendy (Paul) Fowler. Cherished grandmother of Bristine, Capri and Kason Fowler. Loving sister of Kathy (Richard) Dempsey. Further survived by other family and friends. At Jan's request a celebration of Life will be held at the...

Anthony T. "Tony" Farina

Anthony T. "Tony" Farina

Feb 1, 2017

Surrounded by those who loved him most, Tony, age 87 years was joyfully reunited with the love of his life, Genevieve (nee Wachniak) on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Dear father of Roseann (Daniel) Lewandowski, Diane (Richard) Wawrzyniak, Tom (Jaci) and Tony Farina. Proud grandpa of Sara (Brian) Brown, Jason Wawrzyniak, Danielle (Tim) Hogan, Matthew (Cynde) Lewandowski and Nicole Lewandowski, the...

Geraldine E. Sarozek

Geraldine E. Sarozek

Jan 30, 2017

Sarozek, Geraldine E. "Nana" "Auntie Gerry" (nee Kwapick) Born to Eternal Life January 30, 2017 at the age of 82 years. Beloved wife of Raymond for 62 years. Loving mother of Sharon (Jeffrey) Kohl, Susan (Thomas) Torres, Gary and Greg Sarozek. Adored and loving grandma of Michelle (Mike), Glen (Lori), Craig, Jessica (Drew), and Raymond. Proud and loving great-grandma of...

John  R.  Mason

John R. Mason

Jan 29, 2017

Mason, John R. Passed away peacefully following a short battle with cancer at the age of 55. Proud dad of Justin Mason. Loving grandfather of Arianna. Cherished brother of 8 other siblings. Further survived by other close family and friends. John was a guitar player who loved The Motor City Madman Ted Nugent and other rockers. Memorial Visitation FRIDAY, February...

Lenora I. Haefner

Lenora I. Haefner

Jan 28, 2017

(nee Schultz) Saturday, January 28, 2017 age 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Roland H. Haefner. Dear mother of the late Roland Jr. (Jackie), Lois (George) Schepper, Dennis (Linda), Karl, the late Nancy (Ray Dolar), Lee (Amy), and Mike (Pam) Haefner. Loving grandmother of Raymond (Annamarie), Roland (Michelle) and Brennen Schepper, Robert (Autumn) McGuff, Becky, Andy, Aislinn and Delilah...

Donald L. Sain

Donald L. Sain

Jan 26, 2017

Found peace and went to join his beloved wife Valerie, on Thursday, January 26, 2017. Age 76 years. Loving father of Jenny Ortz, Julie Triuka, Donna Krejci, Gerry Shoenke and Stacy Schenk. Step-father of Dana (James) Troyer, Mark Josing and Sana Fossum. Also survived by his sisters Linda Madunich, Helen Dedaro, Bonnie, and Mary Ellen, brothers Orville and Richard Sain,...

Joshua Wayne Denomie

Joshua Wayne Denomie

Jan 26, 2017

Joshua Wayne Denomie Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the age of 34 years. Loving father of Aiden W. DeNomie and Joshua W. DeNomie Jr. Treasured son of Michael (Julanne) DeNomie and Roxanne DeNomie. Dear brother of Timothy Jaeger, Chad (Becky) Jaeger, Ty Meinecke, Zachary (Alex) Meyer, Randi (Kelly) Gee and Tiffany (Thomas) Boothe. Dear grandson of...

Leonard J. Proite Jr.

Leonard J. Proite Jr.

Jan 26, 2017

Leonard J. Proite Jr, born February 3, 1947 and died on January 26, 2017, age 69 years. Father to Timothy Proite & Rebecca Biskupski. Grandfather to Devin Biskupski and Cassidy Proite. Son of the late Leonard and the late Mildred Proite. Youngest brother to Anne & James Bontempo, Rosemary and Ronald Zych, Salvatore and Janet Proite, Valerie Agnello, the late...

Helen J. Gustafson

Helen J. Gustafson

Jan 25, 2017

Gustafson, Helen J. (nee Frankovic) Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife for 67 years, a never ending love story with William H. Gustafson. Treasured mom of and very much loved by Bill (Marianne), Susan (Lawrence) McClellan, Nancy (Thomas) Olson and Brian (Dawn). Cherished grandmother of Betsy (Scott) Kolesar, Christie...

Gertrude B. Berg

Gertrude B. Berg

Jan 23, 2017

(nee Murawski) Of Cudahy. Found peace on Monday, January 23, 2017, age 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Franklin Berg. Loving mother of Diane (Herman) Kremkau. Cherished grandmother of Franklin (Laury) Kremkau, Gina (John) Williams and John (Becky) Kremkau. Proud great-grandmother of Brady, Audrey, Xavier, Sloan and Cassidy. Best friend and sister of Virginia Lontz. Also survived by nieces,...

Tanya Marissa Valentin

Tanya Marissa Valentin

Jan 21, 2017

Another limb has fallen from our family tree. Our precious baby girl, Tanya M. Valentin, 36, of Milwaukee, WI, earned her angel wings on January 21, 2017. The youngest of three siblings, Tanya was predeceased by her mother, Maria Valentin & her eldest sister, Mayra Valentin. Tanya is survived by her father Andres Valentin and sister Marisol Valentin. Tanya is...

Gerald J. Koshere

Gerald J. Koshere

Jan 21, 2017

(Pa Burgey). Died on January 21, 2017. age 75 years. Loving and devoted husband of "E" (Elaine). Proud father of Greg (Cory), Quint, Kevin, Michelle (Bill), and Michael. Dear grandfather of Tim, Josh, Mellisa "Mouse" (Jordan), Jamie (Shaun), Savannah "Sam" (Mickey), Ashley (Roger), Nick, Megan, Brittney and Hunter. Great-grandpa "Papa" of Logan, Addison, Dylan, Madison and Hunter. Jerry proudly served...

Margaret M. "Marge" Prohaska

Margaret M. "Marge" Prohaska

Jan 19, 2017

Margaret Mary Prohaska On Thursday January 19th, knowing that she could not live without her Larry, Marge left her earthly home and joined her husband and was reunited in heaven with him. Marge's passing was such a special day as it was not only Larry's 79th birthday, but the 50th anniversary of her dear father's passing. Marge and her father...

Henry R. "Hank" Dionne

Henry R. "Hank" Dionne

Jan 19, 2017

Loving husband for 62 years of Helen (nee Reed), found peace on Thursday, January 19, 2017, age 86 years. Loving dad of Jeanne (Dale) Carnot, William Dionne and Kathy (Gary) Oberlander. Dear brother of Margaret (Randy) Black and Irene (Clayton) Brown. Further survived by 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, other relatives and friends. Henry was a retiree of PPG...

Marilyn Immel

Marilyn Immel

Jan 19, 2017

(nee Yunk), Thursday, January 19, 2017 age 88 years. Beloved bride and best friend of John L. Immel for 67 years. Loving mother of David (Sue) Immel and Diane (Timothy) Brown. Cherished grandmother of John A. Immel and Sophia Grace Brown. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, January 28, 2017, 9:00-11:00 AM at RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH 12400...

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