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Carol M Pallen

Carol M Pallen

Apr 30, 2016

Was called home to God on Saturday, April 30, 2016, age 77 years. She is survived by her husband Michael, as she was the love of his life in their 58 years of marriage. Loving mother of Keith Pallen, Jody (Kristen) Pallen and Amber DiGiorgio. Preceded in death by her oldest grandchild, Brian K. Pallen. Proud grandmother of Alexis, Zachary,...

Karen R. Skare

Karen R. Skare

Apr 29, 2016

(nee Casper) Found peace on Friday, April 29, 2016, age 68 years. Cherished wife for 34 years of Norman Skare. Beloved sister of Jeannie (the late Joseph) Fiedler and the late Peggy (Ray) Fiedler. Dear sister-in-law of Sigurd "Butch" (the late Sharon) Skare and Gordon (Margaret) Skare. Fond niece of Lavitia Wustefeld. Preceded in death by her parents, Harold Casper...

Laurie A. Efta

Laurie A. Efta

Apr 27, 2016

Found peace on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Age 55 years. Loving daughter of Donald and Shirley Efta. Beloved companion of Rick Borchardt. Cherished sister of Colleen (George), John (Debbie), Roxanne (Tony), Rachel and Michelle (Mark) Efta. Beloved aunt of Charles, Cassandra, Joseph, Johnnie, Brandon, Miles and Weston. Laurie is further survived by her devoted dog Rusty, several aunts, uncles, other...

Suzan J. "Suzi" Etheridge

Suzan J. "Suzi" Etheridge

Apr 27, 2016

Joined her daughter, Kathy (David) Robinson, on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, age 73 years. Loving mom of Kevin (Melinda) Krehl, Tim (Kathy) Etheridge, Terri (Tom) Lemke, and Todd Etheridge. Dearest sister of Sandy (David) Cehanovich, the late Bruce (Sabina) Plaumann and the late Audrey (Eddie) Nolan. Dear friend and former wife of Tom Etheridge. Also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces,...

Dennis M. Gall

Dennis M. Gall

Apr 23, 2016

Gall, Dennis M. Attorney Dennis Michael Gall, born July 21, 1944, passed away peacefully from complications of pneumonia, on April 23, 2016, in Milwaukee. He is survived by his loving daughters, Grace Gall and Lenore Burger (nee Bergstrom), Lenore's husband Lance and beautiful children Benjamin and Madeline, and his sister Marilyn (Dennis) Eirich. His extended family, colleagues, and many friends...

Betty C. Mcmillan

Betty C. Mcmillan

Apr 23, 2016

McMillan, Betty Clara (nee Meilinger) Saturday, April 23, 2016. Age 86 years. Beloved wife for 63 years of James A. McMillan. Loving mother of Blair. Further survived by other family members and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 11AM 1 PM. Funeral Services at 1 PM. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Betty was a...

Mary L. Karshen

Mary L. Karshen

Apr 22, 2016

(nee Budzinski) Born to Eternal Life on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the age of 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Conrad. Loving mother of David (Barbara) Karshen and the late James (the late Bonnie) LaRose. Cherished grandmother of Ryan (Jessie) Karshen. Dear great-grandmother of Aliza. Treasured sister of Dolores Kaluzny. Preceded in death by her sisters Frances Kaluzny,...

Fern E. Frost

Fern E. Frost

Apr 21, 2016

(Nee Luebke) Passed away peacefully on April 21, 2016 at the age of 84 years. Loving wife of the late Don for 59 years. Caring mother of Vickie (Robert) Bade, Sherri (Mark), Bielski, Nancy (Dean) West and James (Michele) Frost. Generous and proud Grandma to Cory (Katie) Bielski, Stacy (Adam) Romnek, Chris (Grace) Bielski, Lauren (Danny) Michuda, Danielle Bade, Drake...

Helen T. Kotecki

Helen T. Kotecki

Apr 21, 2016

(nee Gwizdek) Born to eternal life on Thursday, April 21, 2016, age 97 years. Loving wife of the late Ervin Kotecki. Cherished mother of Rev. Ronald E. Kotecki. Dear friend of Muff Bridich, Miecia Wozniak, Carol Herbert and Terry and Clare Pollak. Also survived by 3 nieces, 2 nephews other family and friends, here and in Poland. Helen was a...

William F. July

William F. July

Apr 20, 2016

July, William F. "Bill" N9FMN Found Eternal Peace on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Age 76 years. Beloved husband for 48 years of Carol (nee Janke). Loving dad of Peter July and Beth Anne Kulig (David Saintsing). Loving grandpa of Sydney and Layne Kulig. Cherished brother of John (Linda) July and Tom July. Dear brother-in-law of Beverly (the late Lee) Weissman....

Rosemarie Kroll

Rosemarie Kroll

Apr 18, 2016

Kroll, Rosemarie (nee Kozinski) Monday, April 18, 2016. Age 81 years. Beloved wife of 64 years to Robert Kroll. Loving mother of Robert (Charlotte), Steve (Judy), Cindy (Jeff) Martyka and Greg Kroll. Loving grandma of 9 and great grandma of 7. Caring sister of Joseph (Elaine) Kozinski and Bernadette (George) Kayser. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in...

Virginia George Hettwer

Virginia George Hettwer

Apr 17, 2016

Virginia was born on September 3, 1921, to Ben and Sylvia Erdmann. She passed away April 17, 2016. Virginia will be sadly missed by her children; Thomas (Adeline) Hettwer, the late William Hettwer, Richard (Kathleen) Hettwer, Gregory Hettwer (Dr. Robin Zane), the late Mark (Teresa) Hettwer , and the late Nancy Hettwer. Proud grandmother of; Scott (Kelly) Hettwer, Randy (Christine)...

Stella S. Zielinski

Stella S. Zielinski

Apr 17, 2016

(nee Ostroski) Went to join her beloved husband, Chester Zielinski, on Sunday, April 17, 2016, age 101 years. Loving mother of JoAnn Szuszka and Carol (John) Culver. Cherished grandma of Gary and Michael Szuszka; John Culver Jr. and Daniel (Nene) Culver. Dear great-grandma of Jimmy Culver. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Stella was a retiree of...

Melinda I Rodriguez

Melinda I Rodriguez

Apr 16, 2016

Found peace on Saturday, April 16, 2016 age 29 years. Loving daughter of Nancy (Angel) Cruz and John (Judy) Rodriguez. Cherished granddaughter of Juvencio (the late Ana) Hernandez and Cecelia (Jose) Burgos. Companion of Sareena Johnson. Beloved niece of James (Tara Karaszewski) Hernandez, Jose Hernandez, and Lydia Flecha. Further survived by her siblings, cousins, other aunts and uncles and many...

Irma L Torres

Irma L Torres

Apr 15, 2016

(nee Robles) Wife of Rafael Torres Sr. for 58 years. Mother of Rafael Torres Jr. (Annette), Marisol (Jose) Torres-Colorado, and Wanda (Tony) Torres-Valle. Grandmother of Fidias (Matthew) Torres-Lesieur, Rafael III (fianc Brenda) Torres, Emily (Enrique) Acevedo, Jazmine, Yanitzia (fianc Angel) Torres, Marcel Torres, Ciara Torres (George Coroiano), Jomar, Jovan Colorado, Katiana Valle, Tony Valle Jr. and Kristen Valle. Further survived...

Ruth E. Czerwinski

Ruth E. Czerwinski

Apr 13, 2016

Of Milwaukee. Passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Age 85 years. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Leonard and son Michael. Loving mother of Debra Chevremont and Karen (Scott) Wendorf. Cherished grandmother of Rodney Chevremont and Erin (Ryan) Anderson. Dear great-grandmother of Kaitlyn, Max and Mason Anderson. Treasured sister of Steve (Joan) Spiel. Also preceded in death...

Edwin A. Spangenberg

Edwin A. Spangenberg

Apr 12, 2016

Found peace on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Age 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Fuss). Loving companion of Nancy Netzel for 25 years. Cherished brother of the late Charlotte (Bill) Marten and Richard Spangenberg. Cherished brother-in-law of Betty (Bob Petsel) Spangenberg, the late Francis (the late Patricia) Fuss, the late Rudy (the late Trudy) Fuss, Ann (John)...

Violet Mae Page

Violet Mae Page

Apr 11, 2016

(nee LaFayette) Was reunited with her dance partner and beloved husband Donald J. Page on Monday, April 11, 2016 at the age 85 years. Loving mother of Timothy (Ilene), Tony, Thomas, Terese, Terry (Sharon) Page and Tami (Mark) Lenzke. Preceded in death by her sons Todd and Teddy. Cherished grandmother of Sean (Mariana), Jason (Michelle), Colin and Connor Page; Jacob,...

Yvette M. Blanchard

Yvette M. Blanchard

Apr 10, 2016

Passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2016. Age 44 years. Beloved wife of Myron. Dear mother of Brittany (Dann), Danielle and Nicholas. Daughter of Karen and Greg Etter. Loving grandmother of Brakken and Deveraux. Sister of Natalie and Alana Etter. Aunt of Madeline. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Friday, April 15, 2016 from 11-1PM.

David M Podlesnik

David M Podlesnik

Apr 10, 2016

Found peace on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Age 60 years. Loving father of Craig (Carey) Podlesnik. Cherished grandfather of Nora, Claire, and Ava Podlesnik. Beloved son of Adam (the late Leah) Gonzalez Sr. Devoted brother of Jimmy (Debbie) Podlesnik, Lori (Doug) Gall, Tammy (Mike) Lavora, Pam (Lee) Kaczmarek and Adam Gonzalez Jr. David is further survived by his great-aunt Anna...

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