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Ross W. Lanza

Ross W. Lanza

Nov 18, 2014

Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Age 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn (the late Milewski). Loving father of Scott, Susan and Steve Lanza. Cherished grandfather of Michelle (Henry), Daniel, Joseph and Torey. Dear great-grandfather of Ashley. Preceded in death by his brother Keith (the late Nancy) Lanza and sister Lois (the late Ervin) Steffan. Further survived by nieces, nephews,...

Chad K. Kaufmann

Chad K. Kaufmann

Nov 16, 2014

Kaufmann, Chad K. Sunday, November 16, 2014. Age 43 years. Loving son of Kim (Gerri) and Kathy Kaufmann. Step-grandson of Doris Schultz. Beloved brother of Amber (Ed) Deiro. Step-brother of Monique Lomax. Special uncle of Lucy and Louis Deiro and Chloe and Tenley Lomax. Cherished nephew of many aunts and uncles. Chad is further survived by other family and dear...

Joyce L. Johnstone

Joyce L. Johnstone

Nov 16, 2014

Johnstone, Joyce L. Sunday, November 16, 2014. Age 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Glen. Loving mother of Curtis (Nancy) Johnstone, James Johnstone and Ruby Thiel. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, other family and friends. Memorial Service at the Funeral Home FRIDAY November 21, 2014 at 11AM. Inurnment at Pleasant Valley Cemetery....

Gerald H. "Jerry" Neuman

Gerald H. "Jerry" Neuman

Nov 15, 2014

Joined his beloved wife, Betty (nee Hendricks) on Saturday, November 15, 2014, age 72 years. Loving dad of Chris Neuman. Dear brother of Darlene (Carl) Reinhard, Judy Neuman and Annette Doherty. Brother-in-law of the late Nancy (the late Harold) Rogers. Also survived by other family, friends, fishing buddies and his dogs, Lady and "the Toots". Gerald was a retiree of...

Walter A. Schmidt

Walter A. Schmidt

Nov 14, 2014

Schmidt, Walter A. Arrived home on Friday, November 14, 2014, age 96 years. Loving husband for 61 years of the late Marion (nee Gitzel) Schmidt, whom he met at the St. Lucas Senior Young People. Beloved dad of Russell (Nancy) Schmidt and Carolyn (David Jr.) Fons. Proud grandpa of Jonathan (Carrie) Brown Schmidt, Melissa (Jason) Luebke, Andrew (Mara) Schmidt, Emily...

Sheila L Stanelle

Sheila L Stanelle

Nov 13, 2014

Found peace on Thursday, November 13, 2014. Age 46 years. Loving daughter of Reuben "Butch" and Louise Stanelle. Cherished mother of Dustin Kephart. Beloved sister of Pam (Bob Petrie) Swanner and Matthew Stanelle. Adored aunt of Danny and Dylan Swanner. Further survived by many other relatives, friends and co-workers from the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office. Memorial Visitation at the...

Bernice I. Fox

Bernice I. Fox

Nov 10, 2014

(nee Platt) Found peace on Monday, November 10, 2014, age 93. Beloved wife for 50 years of the late Walter Fox. Dear mother of Sandra (Michael) Dombroski and Ronald (the late Karen) Fox. Loving grandmother of Jeffery (Lisa) Fox, Jennifer Fox, JoAnne (Tim) Ustruck; Sean and Caitlin Dombroski. Great-grandmother of Parker, Carson, and Evan Fox; Lucas and Tyson Dombroski; and...

Tillie B. Akers

Tillie B. Akers

Nov 8, 2014

Akers, Tilhie "Toots, Tootsie" (nee Heinzel) April 8, 1918 November 8, 2014 Passed quietly in her sleep in her new home in Crivitz, WI. Tillie was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI but spent the last 50 years of weekends and vacations in Crivitz. When Pat and Sharon retired to Crivitz she didn't want to make that move, unfortunately when...

Rosemary A.  Harvey

Rosemary A. Harvey

Nov 7, 2014

Harvey, Rosemary A. (Nee Czerznewski) Entered the Kingdom of God on November 7, 2014, with a sense of humor and her family by her bedside. Age 73 years. Beloved wife of Jim. Loving mother of Christi (Ron) Davis and Kelli (Steve) Lehmann. Dear grandmother of Brittany, Brandon, Abbey, Stephanie and Nichole (Steven) Schneider. Sister of Kathleen (Merlyn) Loga. Memorial visitation...

Phyllis A. Finstad

Phyllis A. Finstad

Nov 5, 2014

Finstad, Phyllis A. Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. Age 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward Finstad. Loving mother of Larry (Kris) and Jim (Cathie) Finstad. Cherished grandmother of Jonathan, Daniel, Timothy and Jason; Nick (fiance Aryn Vander Galien) and Amanda. Treasured sister of Kenneth (Ethel) LaVake. Phyllis is further survived by 7 great-grandchildren, special...

Jay R. Curtiss

Jay R. Curtiss

Nov 5, 2014

Curtiss, Jay R. Wednesday, November 5, 2014. Age 72 years. Beloved husband of 27 years to the late Pauline. Cherished father of Allison (Bobby) Jaworski and Amanda Curtiss. Proud papa of Logan, Reilly and Murphy Jaworski. Preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Mabel, and his brother Richard. Further survived by other family and friends. Jay was a proud...

Delores Talaska

Delores Talaska

Nov 4, 2014

(nee Sporis) Born to eternal life on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Age 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Andrew C. Talaska for 60 years. Dear mother of Jane (Mike Luenser) Heatherly, Susan (Frank) Pikalek, Marie (Norb) Thomes, and David Talaska. Loving grandmother of Trudy, Krisi and Jeremiah (Kelly) Heatherly, Deena Lunog, Elizabeth Pikalek, Sarah (Jon Haukas) Talaska and Andy...

Daniel A. Ligocki

Daniel A. Ligocki

Nov 4, 2014

Ligocki, Daniel A. Was received in the Loving Arms of Our Lord on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Age 89 years. Beloved husband and best friend for 68 years of Dolly J. (nee Kolich). Loving father of Sandra (Raymond) Gonsiorowski, Thomas (Linda) Ligocki, Clemenc (Rita) Ligocki, Paul (Margie) Ligocki, Jacqueline (Jeffrey) Malek and Stephanie Cee. Cherished grandfather of Marc (Debbie) Gonsiorowski,...

Victor M Berdecia-Burgos

Victor M Berdecia-Burgos

Nov 2, 2014

Found peace on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Age 83 years. Loving father of Zaida Berdecia-Cruz, Ramona (William) Garcia, Victor M., Luis, Celia, Wilfredo, and Vanessa Berdecia. Brother of Ana and Elsa Berdecia. Further survived by 24 grandchildren, a niece Elsie, nephews, other family and friends. Private services were held.

Susan E Quandt

Susan E Quandt

Oct 30, 2014

(nee Albrech) October 30, 2014. Age 62 years. Loving wife of Thomas A. Quandt for 44 years. Dear sister of Dolly. Sister-in-law of Bill, John, Allan and Steve Quandt. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home TUESDAY, November 4, 2014 from 10:00-11:30AM. Funeral Services at 11:30 AM. Interment to follow Forest Home Cemetery....

Ralph J Moder

Ralph J Moder

Oct 30, 2014

Died peacefully October 30, 2014. Age 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice. Loving father of Theodore and Thomas (Mary). Grandfather of Sarah (Jonathan) Brugger, Timothy (Rebecca) Moder, and Kathrine Guevarra. Great grandfather of Jaxson and Jordyn Guevarra. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Ralph proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and community in the...

Louis J Zanardi

Louis J Zanardi

Oct 29, 2014

Zanardi, Louis J. Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Age 87 years. Beloved husband for 56 years of Florence (nee Pratesi). Loving father of Michael Zanardi, Sandra Zanardi (Eric Galisdorfer) and John Zanardi. Cherished grandfather of Courtney Wiher, Roxanne (Kyle) Barber and Brittany Galisdorfer (David White). Dear brother of Theresa (the late Frank) Napoli, the late Lorraine...

Keith J. Kubacki Sr.

Keith J. Kubacki Sr.

Oct 29, 2014

Kubacki, Keith J. Sr. Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Age 49 years. Beloved father of Keith Jr. (Jennifer), Charles (Nicole), Joseph (Amanda), Michael, Aric and Kyle. Cherished son of Patricia Kubacki Loving twin brother of Kevin (Debbie), Kerry and Michelle. Preceded in death by his father Stanley and his grandson Robert. Further survived by the mothers of his children Patrica Cressy...

William J Fitzgerald

William J Fitzgerald

Oct 28, 2014

Fitzgerald, William J. "Bill" Lost his battle to rectal cancer after 8 years and was called home to his Lord on October 28, 2014. Age 62 years. He is survived by his longtime companion and caregiver Diane Richter, his daughters Kate and Kari Fitzgerald, brother Tom (Niki Barefoot), his extended family; Kristina Willis, Nick Sr., Rory (Bree)Klawien, grandchildren Nakia, Briyauna,...

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