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Timothy D. Knapek

Timothy D. Knapek

Jan 1, 2017

Died at home Sunday, January 1, 2017. Age 60 years. Loving father of Kory (Roger) Beavers and Christopher Knapek. Very proud grandpa of Kam and Kendall Beavers and Aubrey and CJ Knapek. Youngest brother of the late Michael E. Knapek, Julaine (Tim) Hammond, Bonnie Elswick and Gail (Dan) Johnson. Tim is survived by his Ladish family of 42 years, other...

Gerald J.  Kaluzny

Gerald J. Kaluzny

Dec 31, 2016

Died on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Age 80 years. Dear husband of the late Elaine (nee Pfeifle). Loving father of Mark and Karen (Sean) Murray. Preceded in death by his parents and brother Leonard Kaluzny. Further survived by cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Friday, January 6, 2016 from 2-3PM. Service of Remembrance at 3PM....

Daniel Wilde

Daniel Wilde

Dec 31, 2016

Age 90, of Franklin found peace on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Joyce who passed away in 2006 after sharing 55 years of marriage with Daniel. Survived by his children; Tom (Janis), Mark (Loryn), Terry (Kathi), Todd (Julie), Kim (Simon) Corben, and Myles. Also survived by his grandchildren Christopher, Debra (Adam) Geiger, Eryn (Thomas) Sawyer, Colin,...

Dennis C. Janusz

Dennis C. Janusz

Dec 31, 2016

Born To Eternal Life Saturday, December 31, 2016. Age 65 years. Loving father of Crystal Janusz (Kelly Greinke) and Jonathan Janusz (Jennifer Mathes). Loving stepfather of Leeann LaRosa. Cherished grandpa of Nathaniel, the late Tyler and Rhiannon. Dear brother of Sandra Smith, Rodney Janusz and Mary Jane Janusz (Rick Novak). Beloved companion of Cherie Donndelinger. Further survived by nieces, nephews,...

Sharon J. Laudon

Sharon J. Laudon

Dec 30, 2016

Friday, December 30, 2016. Age 73 years. Loving sister of Marlene (Ronald) Kubiak, William C. (Deborah) Laudon and Keith "K.C." (Joan) Laudon. Sharon is preceded in death by her brother Gerald Laudon and parents William A. and Evelyn Laudon. She is survived by other family members and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Tuesday, January 3, 2017 from 4-7 PM....

Kenneth E. Bukowski

Kenneth E. Bukowski

Dec 25, 2016

Bukowski, Kenneth E. Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, December 25, 2016. Age 81 years. Beloved husband for 61 years of Joan (Nee Radish) Loving dad of Gregory (Jackie), Don (Jeri), Kathleen (Ed) Smith, Dan (Sally) and Karen Richey (James). Cherished grandpa of Shane, Michael, Jennie, Kyle, Jeremy, Brandon, Spencer, Zachary, Hannah, Dylan, Jesse and James. Dear brother of Thomas...

Louise A. Tarnowski

Louise A. Tarnowski

Dec 25, 2016

(nee Tessler) Died peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2016, age 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Earl Tarnowski. Survived by her daughters, Mary Anderson (Steven) of St. Paul, MN, Julie Tarnowski-Marks (Josh) of Louisville, CO; grandsons Christopher, Matthew (Sarah), Michael, Isaac, Ethan and Nicholas. Survived by her brother, Russell (Rosemary) Tessler and sister Barbara (Wayne) Kowalski. Sister-in-law of the...

Ruth M. Call

Ruth M. Call

Dec 24, 2016

(nee Mahnke) Passed away peacefully Saturday, December 24, 2016 at the age of 101 years. Beloved wife of 54 years of the late John. Dear aunt of Sandra and Bill Mahnke. Treasured friend of Michele Malicki. Further survived by other family and friends. Ruth provided 26 years of service to GM in their space program. She was a dedicated member...

John P. Michaels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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