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Thelma R Lewis

Thelma R Lewis

Feb 4, 2015

Lewis, Thelma R. (nee Gauger) Found peace on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, age 93 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Sadie Gauger; her son, Dennis Lewis and her daughter, Beverly Pope. Dear mother of Judy (Ronald) Prochnow, Ronald Lewis, Susan Holst and Donald Lewis. Loving grandmother of Debbie, Bonnie, Linda, Karen, William, Dean (Tracy), Sloane (B.J.) Jones,...

Richard R. Ruthenberg Jr.

Richard R. Ruthenberg Jr.

Feb 3, 2015

Ruthenberg, Richard R. "Dick" Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 age 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee Ujich). Loving father of Joy (Anibal) Cadiz, Jan (Marcus Johnson) Ruthenberg and Richard (Michelle) Ruthenberg. Preceded in death by his parents Richard and Helen and siblings Bob, Viola, Herb, Elmer and Duke. Further survived by his 10...

Donald L Toth

Donald L Toth

Feb 2, 2015

Toth, Donald L. Born to Eternal Life Monday, February 02, 2015. Age 64 years. Loving husband for 39 years of Kristin (nee Mullock). Beloved father of Timothy, Amanda (Andrew) Suchy, Eric (Aleah) and Kari Toth. Proud grandpa of Mikkel, Lilliana, and Camryn. Brother-in-law of Mark (Jean Allen) Mullock. Cherished uncle of Paul (Lisa), Scott (Pam) and Jeremy (Christine) Lundh and...

Juan M. Gonzalez

Juan M. Gonzalez

Feb 1, 2015

Gonzalez, Juan M. Sunday, February 1, 2015. Age 58 years. Loving and devoted husband of Pilar (nee Gomez) Gonzalez. Cherished dad of Juan Jr., the late Cynthia, Angie, Leigha, Andres (AriAnna), Bianca and Tomas. World's best grandpa of Emilio, Maile, Izabella and Sophia. Beloved son of Reynalda Esqueda and the late Juan Gonzalez. Brother of Gloria, Alicia, Roberto (Tina), Antonio...

Pauline V. Swessel

Pauline V. Swessel

Jan 31, 2015

Swessel, Pauline V. (nee Cieslak) Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, January 31, 2015. Age 79 years. Beloved wife for 58 years of Richard "Gramps" Swessel. Loving mother of Michael (Anne), Brian (Karen), Mark (Tammy) and Robert (Jeanette). Cherished grandmother of Tim Grochowski (Julie Miller), Daniel and Samantha Swessel, Monet Swessel, Penny (Stephan) Tupper, Andrew Swessel, Faith and Laura Swessel....

John E.  Danes

John E. Danes

Jan 31, 2015

Age 57, passed away in his home on January 31, 2015, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Kathleen for 14 years. Loving father of Amanda (Tommy) Dysland, Lisa (Michael) Endl, Ashley (Garrett) Knoop and stepdaughter Lindsey Steele. Proud grandfather of Aiden John, Taylor, Carter and Laney. Dear brother of Frank (Patty), Laurel...

Mary C. Skurulsky

Mary C. Skurulsky

Jan 31, 2015

Skurulsky, Mary Saturday, January 31, 2015, age 89 years. Preceded in death by her brothers Fred (Dorothy), and John (Rosemary). Survived by her sister Betty, and brothers Gilbert (Nancy), Kenneth (Corinne), and Victor (the late Pat (nee Hammel)) Skurulsky, long time dear friend Martha Nowakowski, Sr. Marcella Nowakowski, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation THURSDAY, February 5, 2015...

Robert J. Sheldon

Robert J. Sheldon

Jan 31, 2015

Sheldon, Robert J. "Bob" Passed away unexpectedly and was returned Home on the wings of an eagle on Saturday, January 31, 2015. Age 66 years. Loving father of Robert (Pam) Sheldon Jr., Stacey (Mike) Bluhm, April (Adam) Holmes, Trinity (Chris) Weaver and Timothy Sheldon. Dear brother of Diane Frank, Tim (Heidi), Michael (Kelly) and Mitchell (Spring) Sheldon. Further survived by...

Edwin  J Sowinski

Edwin J Sowinski

Jan 28, 2015

Sowinski Edwin J. Died peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 age 89 years surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband for 65 years of Lorraine (nee Nowak). Loving father of Ellen (Larry) Beatty, Rosie Janusik, Debra (Jeff) Unger, Gail (Bryant) Perkins and Diane (Rich) Chapman. Dear brother of Ralph and Ron (Darlene) Sowinski and Beverly (Richard) Palkowski. Further survived by...

Mark A. Oberlander

Mark A. Oberlander

Jan 28, 2015

Oberlander, Mark A. Wednesday, January 28, 2015, age 46 years. Dad of Mikyla Chapp. Brother of Keith (Jan) and Gary (Kathy) Oberlander; and Debra (Tom) Shackelford. Preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Betty Oberlander. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Mark was a Control Officer with Milwaukee House of Correction. Visitation at the...

Mary J. Bontempo

Mary J. Bontempo

Jan 27, 2015

Bontempo, Mary J. (nee Groppi) Born to Eternal Life surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Age 92 years. Beloved wife of the late John J. Bontempo. Cherished mother of Jerry (the late Lynne), Lynn (Don) Hauser, Rich (Anita), Ken (Vicky), Joanie Rossetti, Michael (Janeen) and John R. (Lynn) Bontempo. Loving and caring grandmother of Vince (the...

Gerald M. Mommaerts

Gerald M. Mommaerts

Jan 27, 2015

Mommaerts, Gerald M. Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Age 52 years. Beloved son of Rose (the late Rocky) Brahm and the late Glenn Mommaerts. Loving brother of Liz (John) Frye, Eddie (Chris) Brahm, Laura Megal (Bob), Debbie Mommaerts (Ed), Bill Mommaerts, Dale Mommaerts (Jim), Bob Mommaerts and Vicki (Shane) Kohls. Further survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends....

Craig Pohlmann

Craig Pohlmann

Jan 27, 2015

Born April 11, 1958, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at his home. Beloved son of Dolores L. Pohlmann (nee Glowacki) and James R. (Carol) Pohlmann. Survived by loving brother, Scott (Paula) Pohlmann and preceded in death by sister, Mary (Gary) Pohlmann Wortz and brother, Bruce (Debbie) Pohlmann. Further survived by cherished nieces and nephew, Amy, Nicole, Ashley,...

Betty I Pawlak

Betty I Pawlak

Jan 25, 2015

(nee Bade) Born to eternal life on Sunday, January 25, 2015 age 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry F. Pawlak. Loving mother of Randolph (June) Trant, Donald (Lynn) Trant, Scott (Debra) Trant, Debra Pawlak, Mary (Mike) Williamson, and Don Pawlak. Sister of Tom Bade. Also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, nieces, nephews, other relatives and close...

Walter G Kopplin Iii

Walter G Kopplin Iii

Jan 24, 2015

Found peace on Saturday, January 24, 2015, age 62 years. Beloved husband of Sheryl (nee Kube). Loving dad of Beth (Scott) Acker, Jesse (Travis) Walters, Cody Walters and Austin Kopplin. Also survived by grandchildren, other family and friends. Walter was a Past-Master of Lake Lodge No. 189 F&AM, a past member of the Tripoli Shrine Horse Patrol and a longtime...

Paul J Soczka

Paul J Soczka

Jan 23, 2015

Soczka, Paul J. Found peace on Friday, January 23, 2015. Age 76 years. Loving husband of Phyllis (nee Osypowski) for 54 years. Cherished father of Dennis, Ron (Jacquelyn), Carmen and Todd (Angela) Soczka. Beloved grandfather of Brad, Justin, Hannah, Ethan and Molly. Great-grandfather of Ayden. Further survived by other family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Vincent and...

Paul M. "Little Bear" Kucharczyk

Paul M. "Little Bear" Kucharczyk

Jan 23, 2015

Was tragically taken from us too soon on Friday, January 23, 2015, age 39 years. Loving daddy of Shauna Kucharczyk and Sierra Gonzales. Beloved son of Susan (Thomas) Glembin and the late Michael Kucharczyk. Brother of Sherry (Roger) Zeniecki, Jason (Deanne) Glembin and Adam Glembin. Uncle of Zach Zeniecki. Also survived by other family and friends. Paul enjoyed fishing and...

Laurie A Anderson

Laurie A Anderson

Jan 22, 2015

(nee Ross) Born to eternal life Thursday, January 22, 2015, age 45 years. Bestest Mommy of Sean. Precious angel of Karen and Phillip Prizwan. Loving sister of Lisa and Jimmy. Dear granddaughter of Norris Ross and Loretta Prizwan. Further survived by her father, Ronald Ross, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home WEDNESDAY, January 28, 2015 11:00...

Lydia F Stein

Lydia F Stein

Jan 22, 2015

(nee Sova) Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, January 22, 2015 Age 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Alfred for 63 years. Cherished mother of Pat (Mike) Toman and Scott (Michelle) Stein. Treasured grandmother of Erica (David) Vitek, Michelle (Nicholas) McDonough and Mark Stein. Dear great-grandmother of Natalie, Paige and Luke. Loving sister of Lynn (the late Jim) Davis...

Juan Z. Valdes

Juan Z. Valdes

Jan 20, 2015

Born to eternal life on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, age 88 years. Beloved husband for 64 years to Consuelo (nee Perez). Loving dad of Rebecca (Joe) Trojan, John M. Valdes, Mario (Mary) Valdes, Connie (Geoff) Lukasik, Gloria (Juan) Balderas and David Valdes. Much loved grandpa of Joe (Stephanie), Mandy (T.J.), Amalia, Sergio, Rachel (Michael), Jacob, Alicia, Nikko and Alex. Much...

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