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Charles E. "Cholly" Walker

Charles E. "Cholly" Walker

Dec 6, 2016

Found peace on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, age 69 years. Loving husband for 45 years of Lillian (nee Torres). Beloved Daddy of Rebecca Walker, Christina (Aisha) Walker, Jason (Tracey) Walker, Ulysses "Rod" Griggs and Crystal (Donald) Knott. Proud Grandpa of Naeem, Baaqar, Lailaa, Akilah, the late Christopher, Brandon, Jasmine, Jason Jr., Alexa, Trinity, Trevon and Aysia. Brother of Ruth Ann...

Edward J. Wetzel

Edward J. Wetzel

Dec 6, 2016

Wetzel, Edward, J. Found peace on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the age of 78. Loving husband of 46 years to Lura. Loving father of Michelle, Wesley, Anna Matecki and Wendy "Gwendolyn" (Felix) Fonseca. Proud grandpa of Damian, Alijah, Isabella, Dakota, Usnije, Constance, Billy Ann and Meadow. Great grandpa of Emmett. Further survived by other family and friends. Edward was...

Donald J. Gilbert

Donald J. Gilbert

Dec 1, 2016

Gilbert, Donald J. Entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Age 78 years. Beloved husband of 45 years to Alice. Loving father of Donald J. (Jaime), David J. (Lisa) and Debbie J. (Cody) Gilbert. Cherished grandfather of Cassandra, Faith, Dillon J. and John. Further survived by other family and friends. Private services will be held. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes...

Robert J Goetzke

Robert J Goetzke

Dec 1, 2016

Died Thursday, December 1, 2016. Age 81 years. Loving companion of the late Ardis Paul. Bob proudly served in the United States Army as a Medic and retired as a machinist/inspector. He was a long time member of St. James Catholic Church in Franklin, a resident of Bell Tower Place and frequented the Franklin Senior Center. He will be deeply...

Joan P. Cabot

Joan P. Cabot

Dec 1, 2016

(Nee McIlraith) Joined her husband Frank and son Scott on December 1, 2016. Age 87 years. Loving mother of Patrick (Susan), Debra Baxter, and Nancy. Further survived by Catherine Timm, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Private services were held. "Our Candy Lady Will Be Missed" Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home 414-483-2322

Helen R. Raasch

Helen R. Raasch

Nov 30, 2016

Raasch, Helen R. (nee Laupan) Wednesday, November 30, 2016, age 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Marvin W. Raasch. Loving mother of William (Susan), Warren (Christine) and Robert Raasch. Cherished grandmother of Hannah Raasch (Michael Milliken). Dear great-grandmother of Eliza Milliken. Treasured sister of Shirley (Gerald) Piette. Dearest Godmother of Randall Piette. Sister-in-law of Dorothy Raasch. Further survived by...

Sharon A. Guza

Sharon A. Guza

Nov 29, 2016

(nee Skrobiszewski) Passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Age 67 years. Loving wife of Joseph Guza. Beloved daughter of Edward Skrobiszewski. Cherished sister of Michael (Sandra) Skrobiszewski. Dear sister in-law ofJames (Patty) Guza, Rosemary and Geraldine. Preceded in death by her mother Elaine (nee Lazarski) Skrobiszewski. Further survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other...

Loretta "Lori" M. Kleczka

Loretta "Lori" M. Kleczka

Nov 28, 2016

(nee Scherer) Went to join her beloved husband, Frank X. Kleczka, on Monday, November 28, 2016, age 88 years. Loving mother of James (Jayne), Lawrence (Sharon) and Frank Kleczka. Dear grandmother of Joshua and Frankie. Special friend of Denise, "her angel". Also survived by other family and friends. Loretta was born October 10, 1928 in Manitowoc County to Joseph and...

Clementina Castro

Clementina Castro

Nov 28, 2016

Died peacefully surrounded by her family on November 28, 2016, age 83 years. Beloved mother of Estanislado Jr. (Denise), Tomas (Suzanne), the late Maria Cruz Castro, Diana (Rusty) Hach, and George Castro. Dear grandmother of Paula, Estanislado III, Tomas J., Ricky, Miguel and Vicente. Further survived by her 11 siblings, great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A...

Martha Naase

Martha Naase

Nov 26, 2016

(nee Stoelken)Passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016, age 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Herbert E. Naase. Loving sister of Erika (Dieter) Voss of Germany and the late Andreas Pedersen. Dear sister-in-law of Irmgard (Hans) Lorenzen. Cherished aunt of Loretta (Daryl Laatsch) Lorenzen, Elmer (Kay) Lorenzen and Britta (Roland) Mayer of Germany. Dearest great-aunt of Natasha Lorenzen, Christian Laatsch,...

Thomas L. Remsik

Thomas L. Remsik

Nov 26, 2016

Tom was born in Muncie, Indiana on February 20, 1955 to Irene (nee Speranza) and the late John (Stahl) Remsik and died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, November 26, 2016 at the age of 61. He is the loving son of Irene Remsik. Cherished brother of Michael, Jeffrey (Arlene), Theresa Remsik-Traczek, Richard, Robert (Jackie), Steven (Naoko), and Anthony...

Mary A. Buerger

Mary A. Buerger

Nov 25, 2016

Passed away Friday November 25, 2016 at the age of 94, at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee, WI. Born February 2, 1922 to Joseph and Anna (Grzeszkiewicz) Buerger. Mary served as a WAVE in the U.S. Navy in WWII, stationed in San Diego. She attended Marquette University on the GI Bill, attaining a BS in Liberal Arts, then attended...

Jacqueline Ray "Jackie"

Jacqueline Ray "Jackie"

Nov 25, 2016

Found peace on Friday, November 25, 2016. Age 47 years. Devoted lifetime partner of Chris Minneti. Cherished daughter of Jesse Ray and Gary Ray. Beloved sister of Pam Ray, Cheryl Ray, and Michael (Cindy) Ray. Dear aunt of Benjamin Ortega and Noel Ray-Ortega. Dear great-aunt of Julian and Olive. Further survived by other family and many friends. Jackie was a...

Dorothy  E.  Laloggia

Dorothy E. Laloggia

Nov 25, 2016

Found peace on her birthday, Friday, November 25, 2016, age 90 years. Loving wife of the late Sam P. Laloggia for 67 years. Devoted mother of Dan (Tess) and Raymond (Sandy) Laloggia, Janice "Cookie" (the late John) Melotik, Janet Laloggia, Robert (Carol) Laloggia, and Annette Harrison. Cherished grandma of Daniel, Samantha, Gina, Angela, Alan, David, Alicia, Christian, Sara, Laura and...

Mary Moyle

Mary Moyle

Nov 24, 2016

(nee Kunovar) Left us unexpectedly on Thursday, November 24, 2016, age 65 years. Beloved wife of the late Allan Moyle. Also preceded in death by her parents, Ivan and Marija Kunovar; step-mother, Irene Kunovar and brother, John Kunovar. Further survived other relatives and dear friends. Mary was a longtime hairdresser in Milwaukee and North Lauderdale, she was the founder of...

Mary V. Goral

Mary V. Goral

Nov 24, 2016

(nee Kalisnig) Born to Eternal Life Thursday, November 24, 2016 after a year long courageous battle with cancer at the age of 75. Loving wife of Thomas Goral. Cherished and devoted mother of Debbie (Danny) Korotka, Dorene (Don Krauske) Rossman, and Darlene (Larry) Tuescher. Cherished grandmother of Mindy (Timmy), Sara, Alex (Erin), Zach (Lauren), Eric, Kyle, Carlie, Samantha (Jack) and...

Gloria B Szymanowski

Gloria B Szymanowski

Nov 22, 2016

(nee Burek) Went to her eternal home on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Paul for 60 dedicated years. Loving mother of Linda Thiel and Wayne (Susan) St. John. Special grandma of Tracey, Ryan, Randall, Trevor (Natasha), Tammy, Todd (Ilona) and Tari (Rob). Great-grandma of Declan, Elliot, Adelae, Mateya and Paul. Sister of Robert...

Frances M. Pizzo

Frances M. Pizzo

Nov 22, 2016

Pizzo, Frances M. "Fannie" (nee Zehel) Tuesday, November 22, 2016 age 90 years. Beloved wife for 62 years of the late Ignatius "Chuck" Pizzo. Dear mother of Barbara (Gregory Sr.) Mallum and James (Paula) Pizzo. Loving grandmother of Evelyn (Geno) Krowsky, Gregory (Jodi) Mallum Jr. and Amanda (Tony) Belland. Great-grandmother of Gabriella, Griffin, Charlotte, Gretchen. Sister of the late Joseph...

Christina J. Rasmussen

Christina J. Rasmussen

Nov 22, 2016

Rasmussen, Jean (Christina) (nee Collins) Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Age 85 years. Beloved wife for 62 years of the late Gordon. Loving mother of Lisa (Greg) Piontek, Christine (Keith) Wichman and David (Sheri) Rasmussen. Treasured grandmother of Jacob Piontek (Sara Ford), Eric (Tara) Wichman and Andrew (Kristi) Wichman. Dear great-grandmother of Emery, Jack, Owen and Wesley. Further survived by her...

Lawrence H.  Kuechenmeister

Lawrence H. Kuechenmeister

Nov 21, 2016

Kuechenmeister, Lawrence H. Born to Eternal Life on Monday, November 21, 2016. Age 87 years. Beloved husband for 63 years of Jeanette (nee Joyce). Loving father of Loretta (Michael) Wawrzonek, Jeffrey (GayeYvonne), Christine Perales, Stephen (Lene Beck), Kathryn (William) Czerniakowski, Keith (Karen), Mike (Donna), Kurt (Lydia) and Jennifer (Brandon) Rios. Cherished grandfather of Lizbeth, Julia (Jeremiah); Bethany (Roger), Janell (Tim),...

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