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Joyce K. Johnson

Joyce K. Johnson

Aug 31, 2015

Johnson, Joyce K. (nee Jacobson), of Milwaukee, found peace surrounded by her loving family, on August 31, 2015 at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Stewart S. Johnson, and grandson Mark S. Johnson. Born and raised in Upper Michigan, she left home to work in Milwaukee at age 18. While in Milwaukee she...

J. Michael Krause

J. Michael Krause

Aug 30, 2015

Born to eternal life on Sunday, August 30, 2015, age 69 years and joined his parents, Jim and Alice Krause in heaven. He is survived by his sister, Mary (William) Thiry, and brothers, Mark (Stephanie) Krause and John (Lynn) Krause; his nieces and nephews, Peter, Elizabeth, Samuel, Allison (Riley), Damian, Katelynn and Johanna; his aunt Jeannie and Uncle Fritz (Marion)...

Donn P. Bartz

Donn P. Bartz

Aug 27, 2015

Bartz, Donn P. Thursday, August 27, 2015. Age 66 years. Treasured family friend of Dick and Jane Heuberger, Sue, Tom, Ben and Charlie Hermann and Jim, Karen, Maggie and Eli Heuberger. Donn is preceded in death by his parents Royal and Ethel Bartz and is survived by his favorite staff members at Community Living Arrangements, Vicki and Brianna. Visitation at...

Ruth  M. E. Greenmeier

Ruth M. E. Greenmeier

Aug 24, 2015

Greenmeier, Ruth M.E. (nee Miller) Monday, August 24, 2015. Age 91 years. Beloved wife for 70 years of the late Reinhold. Dear mother of Daryl (Diane), Mark (Shirley), Michael (Kenna) Greenmeier and Kathy (Tom) Skibosh. Loving grandmother of Daniel, Kendra (Brad) Bilicki, Matthew (Heather) and Amy (Jeff) Windus, Angela (Chris) Botsch, Michael (Catherine) Greenmeier Jr., Patricia (Robert) Botsch, Michelle (Paul)...

Marie J. Fisher

Marie J. Fisher

Aug 22, 2015

(Nee Pechousek) Age 96, found peace August 22, 2015. Marie was born August 15, 1919 on Wieland Street in Chicago, the youngest daughter of Otto and Mary (nee Krucek) Pechousek. Marie is survived by her 7 children, Tom (Anne), Mary Margaret (Yves) Melanson, John (Mary), Leah, Joan (Ed) Poletti, Carole (Ricardo), and Ellen Zydzik (Paul), 19 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren....

James J. "Jim" Schlax

James J. "Jim" Schlax

Aug 22, 2015

Born to eternal life on Saturday, August 22, 2015, age 50 years. Loving husband for 20 years of Julie (nee Kruger) Schlax. Dearest dad and pops to Daniel, Rebecca and Jordan. Beloved son of Jerre and Mary Schlax. Dear brother of Kevin (Barb) Schlax, Marybeth Gardner, Donna (the late Randy) Knepper, Noreen (Jeff) Johnson, Colleen (David) Helm, Jerre (Mary Ellen)...

Thomas J.S. Wiech

Thomas J.S. Wiech

Aug 21, 2015

Wiech, Thomas J.S., Born to eternal life Friday, August 21, 2015 age 61 years. Loving husband for 41 years of Patricia (nee Kruschel) Wiech. Beloved dad of Jason Wiech. Preceded in death by his parents John and Bernice Wiech, and sister Pat Miller. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation THURSDAY, August 27, 2015 at ST. PAUL EV. LUTHERAN...

Sally T Ciesielski

Sally T Ciesielski

Aug 20, 2015

Born to Eternal Life on Thurs., Aug. 20, 2015. Age 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Norbert J. Ciesielski. Loving mother of Carol Cissell, Jeffrey and the late Richard Ciesielski. Cherished grandmother of Jessica Cissell. Sally is preceded in death by her parents Florian and Hattie Baranowski, sisters Jennie and Wanda and brothers Chester, Edward and Eugene. She is...

Shirley M Wozniak

Shirley M Wozniak

Aug 20, 2015

(nee Giedt) Died peacefully at home after a brief courageous battle with lung cancer on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Age 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Wozniak. Loving mother of Cynthia Szabrowicz and John G. Wozniak. Cherished grandmother of Daniel and Joel Szabrowicz. Preceded in death by her parents Gustave and Frances, brother Robert (Arlene) and sister Kathleen....

Ervin A. Domanski

Ervin A. Domanski

Aug 19, 2015

Domanski, Ervin Albert Beloved husband of Jeanette (nee Schoemann) for 62 years. Loving brother of Irene (Konrad) Guenther and Albert (Eleanore) Domanski. Brother-in-law to George Schoemann, Marion (Arthur) Pautz, Patricia Sexton, Robert (Sharon) Schoemann, Winona (Gregory) Nelson, Donn (Lucy) Schoemann, Nancy (Robert) Braunreiter and Kay (Larry) Anklam. Loving Uncle to 21 nieces and nephews. He enjoyed his many other relatives...

Joan H. Knippel

Joan H. Knippel

Aug 19, 2015

(nee Wambold) Was welcomed to Eternal Life on Wednesday, August 19, 2015, age 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Knippel. Cherished mother of Stephanie Knippel and Karen (Russell) Lepak. Most adored Mimi of Ashley (T.J. Thompson) Lepak, Jessica (Matt) Szymuszkiewicz, Mackenzie Lepak and great-grandchildren, Bryce, Bella and Brooklynn. Dear sister of Lowell (Carol) Wambold and the late Marilyn...

Valentine S. Mravik

Valentine S. Mravik

Aug 15, 2015

Mravik, Valentine S. Age 86, of South Milwaukee, WI passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2015, at home surrounded by loved ones with the help of Vitas Hospice. He was born on January 30, 1929 in Lublin, the son of the late John and Louise (Cervenansky) Mravik. He attended Lublin area schools and took some classes at MATC. He is...

Jean A. Venus

Jean A. Venus

Aug 14, 2015

Found peace on Friday, August 14, 2015 at age 93. Preceded in death by her caring husband of 53 years Ralph C. Venus. She was the cherished mother of Patricia J. (Ron Faber) Venus and Carol A. (Ray Krych) Venus. Survived by her dear brother J. Donald Zarske and numerous nieces and nephews including special niece Linda Seefeldt. Preceded in...

Morris Nelse Larsen

Morris Nelse Larsen

Aug 14, 2015

Larsen, Morris N. "Morry" Cowboy" Jesus reached down from Heaven and gathered Morry close in His arms on Friday, August 14, 2015 at the age of 84. Beloved husband for 62 years of Jeanie (nee Ulrich). Loving father of Margie (Steve) Ulrich, Greg (Patricia) Larsen, Ruth (Guy) Bohlman and Jennifer (Mark) Zakrzewski. Cherished grandpa of Cherie Killion (fianc Chris Jones),...

Dennis L.  Pruitt

Dennis L. Pruitt

Aug 12, 2015

Pruitt, Dennis L. Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Age 73 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Doris and Russell Pruitt and siblings Paul, Alan and Rochelle Pruitt. Beloved husband for 43 years of Laura. Loving dad of Christy (Ron) Tolzman, Nichole (Brian) House and George Pruitt. Cherished grandpa of Joshua and Alyson Forrest; Isis, Ronnie, and Tiffany Tolzman; Samantha, Brian...

Daniel P. Meyer

Daniel P. Meyer

Aug 11, 2015

Meyer, Daniel P. Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Age 65 years. Beloved brother of Lois (Thomas) Lingen. Dear uncle of Scott (Elizabeth) Lingen. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial Visitation at the Funeral Home TUESDAY, September 8, 2015 from 5-7 PM. Memorial Service at 7 PM. Inurnment Wednesday, 10 AM at So. WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 21731 Spring St,...

Margaret L. Kleman

Margaret L. Kleman

Aug 10, 2015

Kleman, Margie L. (nee Perry) Born to eternal life on Monday, August 10, 2015, age 90 years. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving aunt of Donna (John) Perry-Miller, Ed (the late Nancy) Geiger, Mike (Cindy) Perry, John (Teri) Geiger, George (Linda) Geiger and Joanne (Bruce) Ludwig. Cherished friend of Marcie Grove and Annie Christianson. Preceded in death by 3...

Sarah Rose Budney

Sarah Rose Budney

Aug 10, 2015

Budney, Sarah Rose Born to Eternal Life on Monday, August 10, 2015. Age 23 years. Treasured mother of Serenity Rose. Beloved daughter of Douglas Budney and the late Stacy Lee Chanda. Adored granddaughter of Leonard and the late Marilyn Budney and Joseph Chanda and Evelyn Silverman. Cherished sister of Ryan Chanda, Rachel (Jeremy) Groth, Charmaine Sparks, Brittany Hablewitz, Angela Sparks,...

Carol J. Toepfer

Carol J. Toepfer

Aug 10, 2015

(nee Kroeger) Born To Eternal Life on Monday, August 10, 2015. Age 88 years. Loving wife of the late Robert Toepfer. Beloved mom of Michael (Julie) Toepfer, the late Connie Toepfer, Sandy (Jeff) Robinson, Mary (Tom) Vollmer, Paul (Pam) Toepfer, Thomas (Jill Knaack) Toepfer, and John (Jennifer) Toepfer. Cherished grandma of Peter, Julia, Kelly, Benjamin, Leah, Max and Joseph. Cherished...

Emily Mallas-Blackney

Emily Mallas-Blackney

Aug 9, 2015

Mallas-Blackney, Emily (nee Simko). Died peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2015. Age 88 years. Preceded in death by her husbands James Mallas and Robert Blackney. Loving mother of Jeanne (Michael) Fitzgerald of Metairie LA, Mark (Lyzette), Ross (Christine Doty), and Jay (Jennifer) Mallas. Step-mother of Ron (Sue) Blackney, of Batavia IL, Barb Polack, and Brian (Debbie) Blackney. Sister of John...

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