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Irene P. Stempski

Irene P. Stempski

Nov 16, 2015

(nee Laczniak) Found peace on Monday, November 16, 2015, age 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Chester Stempski. Loving mother of Karen (the late Dave) Phifer and Donna (Douglas) Ritzke. Dear sister of Florence Janaszek and Norbert Laczniak. Preceded in death by her parents, sisters, brothers, other dear family members. Also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family and friends....

Donald J. Salinas

Donald J. Salinas

Nov 14, 2015

Peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 14, 2015 in Milwaukee, WI. Age 60 years. Donald was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI and moved to Louisiana at the age of 26. He returned home to Milwaukee where he currently resided. He is the cherished father of Donald Niemi, the late Aaron Salinas, Annette, Adam "Jimmy"...

Joseph G. Brown

Joseph G. Brown

Nov 12, 2015

Went home to God's loving arms on Thursday, November 12, 2015, age 36 years. Cherished son of Christine (nee Zinn) and William Brown. Loving brother of David (fiance-Chelly) Brown. Fond uncle of Colin. Dear and loving friend of Shari Newsom. Also survived by other family and friends. Joseph was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Kuwait and Korea. He loved...

Debra Dahms

Debra Dahms

Nov 11, 2015

nee Ross) Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Age 63 years. Devoted mother of Amanda (Robert) Drewek and Lindsey Dahms. Proud grandma of Aubrey and Stella. Beloved sister of Susan, Robert (Susan), Timothy (Joanne) and Gail (Daniel). Cherished friend of Barbara. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Mary Jean Ross. Debra is also survived by her...

Francine Fabry

Francine Fabry

Nov 10, 2015

(nee Shokatz) Found peace on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, age 70 years. Beloved wife of Ray for 51 years. Dear mother of Rhonda (Tim) Raasch and Laura Raasch who she now joins. Loving grandmother of Michael (Nicole) Raasch, Ashley Smith and Zak Raasch. Nana of Callie Marie Raasch. Dear sister of Michael (Jan) Shokatz and the late Marge (Don) Wattawa....

James M. Pulkkila

James M. Pulkkila

Nov 10, 2015

Pulkkila, James M. Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Age 47 years. Beloved husband and soul mate of Lynnea Landsee-Pulkkila. Cherished dad of Brittany and Grace Pulkkila. Treasured step-dad of Nathan and Grace Landsee. Loving son of Donald and Shirley Pulkkila. Dear brother of Angela (Bill) Burkard and Kristine (Jim) Foster. Fond son-in-law of Ron and Yvonne Koch. Dear brother-in-law of Jennifer...

Alexander F Buschke Jr.

Alexander F Buschke Jr.

Nov 9, 2015

Found peace on Monday, November 9, 2015. Age 86 years. Devoted husband of Gloria (nee Rakowski) Buschke. Cherished father of Jeffrey Buschke and Beth (Steve) Schutten. Beloved Grandpa of Sheena Priefer, Douglas (Jamie) Thomas, Matthew (Heather) Thomas, Scott (Danielle) Schutten, Stacy (Nick) Sommerville, and Sean Schutten. Further survived by seven great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Memorial Visitation FRIDAY,...

Delores M. Mclaughlin

Delores M. Mclaughlin

Nov 7, 2015

McLaughlin, Delores M. (nee Kranz) Saturday, November 7, 2015. Age 88 years. Beautiful bride of 53 years to the late Harold. Loving mom and best friend of Kathy (Jim) Schmadl, Debbie (Johnny) Petree and Kim (Dan) Wankowski. Grandmother of Laurie and Stephen (Angie) Yeldell, David (Maghan), Brittany, Nicholas, Brent and Shannon Wankowski. Great grandmother of Michael (Megan) and Ashlyn Rios,...

Keith E. "Skip" Schuenemann

Keith E. "Skip" Schuenemann

Nov 7, 2015

Of Marianna, FL and formerly of Milwaukee. Found peace on Saturday, November 7, 2015, age 74 years, after a courageous battle with Melanoma. Preceded in death by his parents, Carl Schuenemann and Leona May; and his brother Kenneth Schuenemann. Brother of Dennis (Rose) Schuenemann, Kathy (Manuel) Gonzales, Robert (Joelen) Schuenemann and Mary Ann (Mark) Redding. Father of Selena Curka. Grandfather...

Leo F Budnik

Leo F Budnik

Nov 7, 2015

Born on January 7, 1931, died peacefully on November 7, 2015, age 84 years. Loving husband of Bernice (nee Buege) for 64 years. Dear father of the late Karen (Robert) Padden, Ron (Norma) and Leo (Sandra) Budnik. Further survived by 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, his sister Charlene (Greg) Bloomberg, brother-in-law Richard Jonen and other relatives and friends. He is preceded...

Virginia M. "Ginny" " Ma" Wahl

Virginia M. "Ginny" " Ma" Wahl

Nov 6, 2015

(nee Eickhoff) Known by those close to her as "Ginny or Ma", found peace on Friday, November 6, 2015, age 85 years. Loving mother of Thomas (Debbie) Wahl, John (Sandy) Wahl, Theresa (Barry) Jones and the late James Wahl. Proud grandma of Mandi Wahl, John (Jayme) Wahl, Parker Jones and Vicci Wahl. Preceded in death by her parents and five...

Joseph M. Niedzielski

Joseph M. Niedzielski

Nov 6, 2015

Born to eternal life Friday, November 6, 2015 age 75 years. Beloved husband of Maryann (nee Hansen). Dear father of Charlene (Dino) Kosta, Joseph Jr., Barbara (David) Sundquist and the late Christine. Loving grandfather of Khrista, Dustin, Jesse, Michael, Brandon and Rachel. Fond brother of Sue Szulczewski. Further survived by 5 great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Memorial Visitation at the...

Lorraine H. Pietrzak

Lorraine H. Pietrzak

Nov 6, 2015

(nee Robaczek) Went Home to be with her Lord and Savior and reunited with her late husband Edward B. Pietrzak on Friday, November 6, 2015, Age 90 years. Loving mother of the late David, Michael, Kathleen (Patrick) Mostowik, and Paul (Laura) Pietrzak. Cherished grandmother of Brian Mostowik, Eddie Pietrzak, Nicole Sekach (Jimmie) and Scott Sekach (Taylor). Dear great-grandmother of Natalia...

Elizabeth "Aunt Liz" Ploszaj

Elizabeth "Aunt Liz" Ploszaj

Nov 5, 2015

Ploszaj, Elizabeth "Aunt Liz" Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, November 5, 2015. Age 94 years. Cherished aunt of Mary Ann (the late Eric) Schulz, the late Elizabeth Ann M. "Betsy", Matthew and Judith Ann Ploszaj, Margaret (Sherien) Dranzik, Katherine (Steve) Beeson, the late Barbara (Don) Stewart, Theresa (Joseph) Schuster, the late James and Wayne (Susan) Ploszay, Cheryl (Scott) Sleider,...

Cory L. Napiontek

Cory L. Napiontek

Nov 5, 2015

Of South Milwaukee. Thursday, November 5, 2015. Age 54 years. Beloved soul mate of Carrie Johnson. Cherished brother of Darryl (Cindy) Napiontek. Loving step-father of Katrina Phalen and Patrick Johnson. Preceded in death by his parents Richard and Florence Napiontek. Further survived by other family members and friends. Private services were held. Interment Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. PRASSER-KLECZKA SOUTH SUBRBAN CHAPEL...

Joseph H. "Buddy" Smith

Joseph H. "Buddy" Smith

Nov 3, 2015

Smith, Joseph H. "Buddy" Passed away at home on November 3, 2015, age 90 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Josephine, who referred to him as her "Ever-lovin Joe", his step-son Mark, his parents, sister, Catherine, and brother, Don. Loving father of Leslie Ann and Kathy. Dear grandfather of Analisa, Andrew (Valerie) and Katherine. He will be...

Mary J. Forecki

Mary J. Forecki

Nov 2, 2015

(nee Kapmarski) Born to Eternal Life Monday, November 02, 2015. Age 85 years. Devoted wife of the late Donald Forecki. Loving daughter of the late Joseph and Alfreda Kapmarski. Further survived by other cousins, relatives and friends. Visitation FRIDAY, November 6, 2015 from 9:30-11:00 AM at ST. JOHN PAUL II PARISH at St. Helen Church, 3329 S. 10th St. Milwaukee....

Stephanie "Joan" Jaskulski

Stephanie "Joan" Jaskulski

Nov 2, 2015

Jaskulski, Stephanie "Joan" (nee Stempski) Monday, November 2, 2015. Age 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Erwin for 46 years. Loving mother of Sherry (Doug) Derrick and Lawrence Jaskulski. Proud grandmother of Mark (Kerry) Derrick, Jill Russo and Scott Derrick. Great grandmother of Ryann and Mackenzie Derrick, Daryn, Ben and Emmi Russo. Caring sister of Helen (the late Raymond)...

Roberta L."Bobbie" Rezutek

Roberta L."Bobbie" Rezutek

Nov 1, 2015

(nee Gardner) Born to eternal life on Sunday, November 1, 2015, age 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Benedict M. Rezutek, and daughter of the late Robert and Eldora Gardner. Loving mother of Tim (Terry) Seipel, Chris (Michelle) Seipel and Benedict R. (DeAnna) Rezutek. Proud grandma of Nathan, Phillip (Sarah) Seipel, Matthew (Diandrea) Seipel; Christopher and Miya Seipel; Jacob,...

Ralph Milbrath

Ralph Milbrath

Oct 31, 2015

Went to join his beloved wife, Arlene (nee Wilson), on Saturday, October 31, 2015, age 86 years. Loving father of Guy (Brenda) Milbrath, Gail Milbrath, Susan (Phil) Krawczyk and Darcy (Ed) Ellenson. Dear brother of John (Sue) Milbrath Proud grandfather of 9 and 7 great-grandchildren. Also survived by other family and friends. Ralph was a U.S. Navy veteran Serving during...

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