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Thressa E. Cajski

Thressa E. Cajski

Feb 4, 2016

(nee Cifaldi) Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, February 5, 2016. Age 77 years. Beloved mother of Mary (Kris Hennlich) and Steve (Donna Simonis). Proud grandma of Ryan, Kyle and Alissa. Also survived by other family, her two cats Molly and JD, who loved being near or on her on a daily basis and many special dear friends. Thressa worked...

Joseph L.  Janczak Jr.

Joseph L. Janczak Jr.

Feb 3, 2016

Janczak, Joseph Lawrence Jr. Peacefully passed away on February 3, 2016. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Betty) (nee Jahnke). Loving father to Pam (Campion Jaques) and Craig (Jill). Joe will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Matthew, Emily, Allison Jaques and Amanda Janczak. Brother-in-law of Mary and Larry Barrett and Bernice Janczak. Preceded in death by his brother Richard Janczak. Joe...

Barbara May Clough

Barbara May Clough

Feb 3, 2016

Clough, Barbara May (nee Gabrielsen) Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Age 80 years. Dearest wife of the late Ermon Clough. Loving mother of Mark Moncher, the late David Moncher, Brian Moncher, Tammy (Chuck) Mealy, Linda Lee and Richard (Tina) Moncher. Cherished grandmother of Justin, Josh, David, Crystal, Brianna, Andy, Alisha, Heather, Anthony, Bryant "Punchkie", Bohan "Peanuts" and Anina "Sweet Pea". Further...

Ronald L. Urbaniak

Ronald L. Urbaniak

Jan 31, 2016

Urbaniak, Ronald L. Sr. "Ron" The checkered flag has fallen for the last time for Ron on January 31, 2016. Age 75 years. He is survived by his family; Patricia Hodson, daughter Christine (Bill) Calnin, sons Timothy (Lonnie), Ronald Jr. (Lora) and Nicholas (Becky) Urbaniak, and his best friends Shelly and Chase. Memorial Visitation at the Funeral Home on Saturday,...

James W. Senger

James W. Senger

Jan 31, 2016

Senger, James W. "Jim" Born To Eternal Life on Sunday, January 31, 2016. Age 83 years. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Staeger) Senger for 60 years. Loving dad of Ed (Patti) Senger and Mary Beay. Cherished grandpa of Amanda Senger, Kali (Gage) Granzow, Alyssa, Lindsey and Lauren Senger, and Taylor Beay. Brother of Robert (Kay) Senger. Further survived by nieces,...

Timothy J. Wolf

Timothy J. Wolf

Jan 30, 2016

Wolf, Timothy J. "Timmy" Saturday, January 30, 2016. Age 44 years. Loving son of Judy and the late Bud Wolf. Cherished brother of Dan (Gail) Wolf, John (Debra) Wolf, Julie (Tom) Talatzko, Susan (Scott) MacKenzie, Jeanne (Mike) Ponec, Annie (Paul) Singer and Tom (Krissy) Wolf. Dear uncle of Samantha (Ian) Valentine, Kaylen (Jordan) Biedatsch, Jacob, Andrew Wolf (Melissa), Sarah (Chad)...

Sophie Kjer

Sophie Kjer

Jan 30, 2016

Kjer, Sophie (nee Zielonko) Sophie was reunited with her beloved husband Gordon, of 61 years on January 30, 2016. She was greatly loved by her daughters Lois and Barbara Kjer. Private services were held. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes South Suburban Chapel Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ellsworth F. Munroe

Ellsworth F. Munroe

Jan 30, 2016

Munroe, Ellsworth F. Born July 4, 1923; died on January 30, 2016 at the age of 92. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Florence (nee Weyer), his 4 children: James, Ann Mullen (Karen Graff), Jane (John) Rau and David (Michele Hirning), a sister, Beverly Kleckner, of Yakima, WA., his 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many other...

Erick Frederick Treu

Erick Frederick Treu

Jan 29, 2016

Erick Frederick Treu Died unexpectedly at home on Friday, January 29, 2016 at the age of 34 years. Loving dad of Eric F. Treu II. Cherished son of Frederick Sr. (Kathy) Treu and the late Robin Treu. Treasured brother of Melynda Treu-Phillips (Andrew), and Frederick Jr. (Andrea) Treu. Dear uncle of Ethan, Skylar, Ashlen and Daniel. Further survived by aunts,...

Todd Michael Tillman

Todd Michael Tillman

Jan 28, 2016

Gone much too soon, Todd Michael Tillman, age 52, was called to eternal life the morning of Thursday, January 28, 2016, after heroically battling the disease ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease, for seven short months. His diagnosis became a mission to raise awareness to the disease through his Facebook Page: "TillmanTough" Born February 4, 1963 in Toledo, OH,...

Johann Ellenberger "John"

Johann Ellenberger "John"

Jan 28, 2016

Went home to his Heavenly Father and reunited with his son John J. on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Age 84 years. Loving husband for 55 years of Carol (nee Wild) Ellenberger. Cherished father of Debra (Robert) Grosch, Shelly (Craig) Cooper and the late John J. Ellenberger. Beloved Opa of Kieri Cooper, Allison Jo Klamik and Adam Klamik. Special uncle of...

Marie L. Robinette

Marie L. Robinette

Jan 26, 2016

Robinette, Marie L. Went home to the Lord Monday, January 26th, 2016 at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Don. Loving mother of Don (Diane) Robinette, David ( Shirley ) Robinette, Sue ( Jim ) Koch, Mary ( Bob ) Binter, Tom ( Mary ) Robinette and Jim (...

John Aloysius Calteaux

John Aloysius Calteaux

Jan 25, 2016

JOHN ALOYSIUS CALTEAUX 1937 - 2016 Calteaux, John of New Berlin, Wisconsin. Age 78 years. Having completed his service on earth, John was suddenly called to heaven from his home on Monday January 25, 2016. John is survived by and was wholly dedicated to his beautiful bride Helen Margaret (nee Hunt) of 55 years. The inscription on their wedding bands,...

Jean D. Merkel

Jean D. Merkel

Jan 23, 2016

(nee Kerwin) January 23, 2016. Age 84 years. Beloved wife of the late David F. Merkel. Loving mother of Joseph (Kathy) and James (Debbie) Merkel. Cherished grandmother of Christopher (Micki), Timothy (Jaime), Daniel (Sarah), and David Merkel. Devoted sister of Edward (Bonnie) Kerwin. Further survived by seven great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home THURSDAY, January 28,...

Elpidio Ornelas

Elpidio Ornelas

Jan 23, 2016

Ornelas, Elpidio Found peace on Saturday, January 23, 2016, age 95 years. Beloved husband of the late Cecilia (nee Razo). Loving "Papa" of the late Maria (Jose) Fuentes, Jesus (Catalina) Ornelas, Francisca (Francisco) Lopez, Teodoro (Rocio) Ornelas, Gloria (Alfredo) Oliva, Miguel Ornelas, Bulmaro Ornelas, Carmen (Aquine) Jackson and Rebeca Ornelas. Further survived by 38 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, other family and...

Gerardo Perez-Campos

Gerardo Perez-Campos

Jan 19, 2016

Gerardo Perez, age 44, passed away peacefully on January 19th 2016 with his close family surrounding him as he walked through the gates of heaven. He was born April 8th 1971 in Guanajuato, Mexico to his mother Maria and father Baldomero. Gerardo is survived by his children Samantha, Sanya, David, Dustin, Alisha, Gerardo Jr (PJ), and Javier. Stepchildren Thomas, Nicole,...

Paul E. Storin

Paul E. Storin

Jan 19, 2016

A longtime marketing executive in the beer industry, died January 19 at his home in Milwaukee after a long illness. Born November 15, 1927 in Pawtucket RI, he was the son of the late Blanche and Harry Storin. The family later moved to Springfield, Mass. where he graduated from Cathedral High School before attending Rhode Island School of Design in...

Evelyn M. "Swifty" Benning

Evelyn M. "Swifty" Benning

Jan 18, 2016

(nee Prentke) Born To Eternal Life on Monday, January 18, 2016. Age 86 years. Beloved wife for 59 years of the late George H. Benning. Loving mother of Mary Ann (Douglas) McNulty and Mark H. (Deb) Benning. Cherished grandmother of Shannon (Mark) Whitmer, Ryan (Lindsay) McNulty, Melissa Benning and Kimberly (Andrew) Kotecki. Treasured great-grandma of Liam Andrew Kotecki, Reid Douglas...

Nancy A. Haefner

Nancy A. Haefner

Jan 16, 2016

Haefner, Nancy A. Passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016. Survived by her loving partner Raymond Dolar, her son Robert (Autumn) McGuff, grandchildren Austin, Anthony and Henry. Her sister-in-law Jacqueline (Howard Stenner) Haefner, siblings Lois (George) Schepper, Dennis (Linda), Karl, Lee (Amy), Mike (Pam), nieces, nephews, aunts, Uncles, cousins, friends and relatives, Cranfest girls and many friends at the Mosquito Inn....

Josie (Joselyn) Ann Dietzler

Josie (Joselyn) Ann Dietzler

Jan 14, 2016

Josie (Joselyn) Dietzler Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, January 14, 2016, Age 43 years. Josie was a beloved wife, loving mother and cherished grandmother. Loving daughter of Luz and the late Carlos Torres Sr.. Treasured sister of Enid (Thomas) Harvey, Carlos (Lucia) Torres Jr. and Ferdinand (Sonia) Torres. Dear daughter-in-law of Bonnie Dietzler. Dear sister-in-law of Sarah (Brian) Aronson....

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