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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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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