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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....

Joanne Marie Johnson

Joanne Marie Johnson

Jan 13, 2016

Joanne Marie Johnson Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Age 79 years. Loving mother of Mike (Joann) Johnson, Susie (Champ) Dahlberg, Ronnie Johnson, Patty Johnson and Gloria (Harpo) Wilson and Julie Thomas (Gabi Lara). Cherished grandmother of Ramon (Maryann), David, Katie, Candie (Ron), Crystal, Billy, Tony, Brian, Domi (Brian) and Aiden. Dear sister of...

Laverne R. Laurishke

Laverne R. Laurishke

Jan 13, 2016

Laurishke, LaVerne R. (nee Pietrik) Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Age 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Fred. Loving mother of Cindy (Laurence Mallak) and Jeff (the late Diane) Laurishke. Preceded in death by her cherished parents Henry and Rose Pietrik. Whether it was acting as "little mommy" to Laurence, being doted on by her aunts or sharing a birthday...

Boynton "Hans" Hansen

Boynton "Hans" Hansen

Jan 13, 2016

Found peace on Wednesday, January 14, 2016, age 74 years. Beloved life partner of Veronica Sawchuk. Loving dad of T. Hansen (J. Hansen), Kris Hansen and the late Eric Hansen. Proud papa of F. Hansen. Brother of the late Perry "Butch" Hansen, the late Marlene Bentzler and the late Barbara Sheben. Also survived by a sister, cousins, nieces, nephews and...

Patricia M. Gall

Patricia M. Gall

Jan 13, 2016

(nee Paczesny) Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Age 63 years. Loving wife and best friend of Kenneth Gall for 43 years. Devoted mother of Tina Marie (Kevin) Mueller. Cherished sister of James, Allen (Esther), Dale (Vicki), Robert (Marsha) and Joseph Paczesny. Loving godmother of Justin (Andrea) Paczesny. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation...

Richard D. Shannon

Richard D. Shannon

Jan 12, 2016

Shannon, Richard D. "Dick" Died peacefully on January 12, 2016. Age 76 years. Beloved husband of Barbara (Remus) for 25 years. Dear father of Scott (Laurie), David (Michele) and Brian Shannon, Jeffrey (Dona) Remus, Jennifer (Joe) Michaels, Master Chief Jonathan (Joy) and Jacob Remus. Loving grandfather of Amber, Cody, Matt, Erin, Collin, Emily, Courtney, John, Aaron, Justin, Caitlin, Brooklyn, and...

Charlene P. Radke

Charlene P. Radke

Jan 11, 2016

Passed away January 11, 2016. Age 60 years. Beloved daughter of Robert (Ruth) Radke and Patricia (Daniel) Ludwig. Loving friend of Craig Burbey. Charlene was a graduate from Cudahy High School. She was active in chorus, drama and tennis. She lived in Denver briefly enjoying skiing and working as an EMT. She returned to Milwaukee and graduated college with honors...

Sylvia M. Haug

Sylvia M. Haug

Jan 11, 2016

Haug, Sylvia "Jenny" (Nee Velkoverh) Found peace on Monday, January 11, 2016. Age 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry Haug. Dear mother of David (Jacalyn), Jim (Christine) and the late Joan Haug. Fond grandmother of Tracy (Joe) Senner, Chad (Jenette), Emily (Eric Kegley) Haug, Megan (Colin) Gazinski, Tyler (Fiancee Meagen) Haug, Antonia Haug, Andrea (Andrew) Mierzwinski, Amy Haug...

George J. Gates

George J. Gates

Jan 9, 2016

Saturday, January 9, 2016, age 83 years. Beloved husband for 26 years to Kay (nee Humphrey) Gates. Loving father of Brian (JoAnn) Gates, Gregory (Debra) Gates, David (Sue Toma) Gates, James (Angela) Gates and Paul Gates. Dear brother of Gordon Gates. Dear brother-in-law of Mark (Margaret) Humphrey. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Memorial visitation...

Henry J. Krist Jr.

Henry J. Krist Jr.

Jan 7, 2016

Krist, Henry J. Jr. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2016, age 80 years. Beloved husband for 42 years of Diane (nee Mancuso). Loving dad of Gerald (Katherine) Krist. Cherished grandpa of Sydney and Lyndsey Krist. Dear brother of Robert (Lila) Krist and Carol (John) Knych. Preceded in death by his son Jeffrey Krist and parents Henry Sr. and...

Alvin A.  Berezinski

Alvin A. Berezinski

Jan 6, 2016

Born to eternal life on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, age 85 years. Beloved husband for 61 years to Alice (nee Dzurick). Loving father of Mark (Kelly) Berezinski, Daniel Berezinski and Amy (Vincent) Casieri. Proud "Papa" of Alex and Anabel. Preceded in death by his siblings, Helen, Ted, Bernice, Marion, Stanley and Edward. Also survived by a sister-in-law, a brother-in-law, many...

Dorothy L. Fell

Dorothy L. Fell

Jan 3, 2016

Fell, Dorothy L. (nee Dorow) Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Calvin Fell on Sunday, January 3, 2016 age 90 years. Loving mother of Kelly Fell and the late Patricia (Dennis) Scaffidi. Grandmother of Kris, Jamie and Jeremy. Special "Grandma" of Kevin Yohpe. Dearest sister of Esther Buttke. Preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth, Bobby, Edward and Irvin....

Gerald Kleczka

Gerald Kleczka

Jan 3, 2016

Kleczka, Gerald "Jerry" Of Franklin, formerly of West Allis was Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, January 3, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Age 79 years. Beloved husband for 56 years of Audrey (nee Narlock). Loving father of Jennifer Kleczka, Frank (Linda) Kleczka, and Timothy (Kimberly) Kleczka. Very special to his heart were his grandchildren Dylan, Jeremy and Evan...

Carl J. Gall

Carl J. Gall

Dec 30, 2015

Wednesday, December 30, 2015 age 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Nirschl) Gall. Loving father of Kenneth (Patricia) Gall, Shelley (Tarry) Kubert-Gall, Janice (Thom) McMahan, Susan (Jeff) Nowakowski, Nancy Gall (Mark Van Alstine) and David Gall (John Clonts). Cherished grandfather of Tina (Kevin) Mueller, Greg and Kelly Nowakowski, Timothy Van Alstine, Kathryn (Steven) Taylor and David Hwang....

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