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Edward M Heffner

Edward M Heffner

Nov 26, 2014

Heffner, Edward M. Passed away at his home on November 26, 2014. Age 90 years. Ed was born to Frank and Rose Heffner in Milwaukee on June 17, 1924. He proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII, last assigned to the USS Hyman, and attended annual memorial services with his USS Hyman shipmates until 2014. He retired from...

Joanne Domino

Joanne Domino

Nov 25, 2014

(nee Kohnke) Born To Eternal Life on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Age 79 years. Beloved wife for 57 years of Richard L. Domino. Loving mother of Michael (Mary) Domino and Lynn (Mark) O'Dell. Cherished grandmother of Christina (Jorge) Contreras, Anthony Domino, Laura Domino, Katie, Stephanie, Meghan and Kevin O'Dell. Dear great-grandmother of Michael and Gabriella. Further survived by other family...

Mayra L. Valentin

Mayra L. Valentin

Nov 24, 2014

Our angel, Mayra L. Valentin, 39, of Milwaukee, WI, passed peacefully into eternal life on Monday, November 24, 2014. Loving and proud mother of MariaEsther (9) and Mariana (6); devoted daughter to Andres and Maria Valentin, doting sister to Marisol and Tanya M. Valentin, caring aunt to her nephews Lando, Mario and Marco Caldwell Valentin, delightful granddaughter to Bernardo Rodriguez...

George E  Metten

George E Metten

Nov 23, 2014

Metten, George E. Died November 23, 2014. Age 90 years. George is survived by his wife Cay (Catherine Wilson). His daughter Meri and her husband Peter Misko. Proud "Papa" of Draza, Chezare, Wendy, Torin, Autumn, Thor and Lisa. Great Grandpa of Mariah, Madison, Ziva, Taya and Lana. He is also survived by one brother Eugene "Bugs" Metten, sister in law...

Javier S. Avila

Javier S. Avila

Nov 23, 2014

Born to eternal life on Sunday, November 23, 2014, age 70 years. Beloved husband for 50 Years of Maria Rosa Avila (nee Meraz). Loving father of Norma, Javier Jr. (Guille), Refugio, RosaAna, Miguel (Maria Aracely), Ernesto and Julio (Liza) Avila. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers, many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral...

Wayne A. Klosky

Wayne A. Klosky

Nov 23, 2014

Klosky, Wayne A. Sunday, November 23, 2014. Age 64 years. Loving daddy of Da'Leen (Doug) Reszcynski, Erin (Derek) Thomas and Amanda Klosky. Beloved boyfriend of Linda Siegmann. Further survived by 4 siblings, 9 grandchildren and other family and friends, Wayne was a proud Vietnam vet, and was an employee of MKE CTY Parks for over 30 years. Memorial Visitation SATURDAY,...

George E. Metten

George E. Metten

Nov 23, 2014

Metten, George E. Died November 23, 2014. Age 90 years. George is survived by his wife Cay (Catherine Wilson). One daughter Meri and her husband Peter Misko; Proud papa of Draza, Chezare, Wendy, Toran, Autumn, Thor and Lisa. Grandfather of Mariah, Madison, Ziva, Taya and Lana. He is also survived by one brother Eugene "Bugs" Metten of Pfarr TX, sister...

Wayne A. Klosky

Wayne A. Klosky

Nov 23, 2014

Klosky, Wayne A. Sunday, November 23, 2014. Age 64 years. Loving daddy of Da'Leen (Doug) Reszcynski, Erin (Derek) Thomas and Amanda Klosky. Beloved boyfriend of Linda Siegmann. Further survived by 4 siblings, 9 grandchildren and other family and friends, Wayne was a proud Vietnam vet, and was an employee of MKE CTY Parks for over 30 years. Memorial Visitation SATURDAY,...

Barbara H.  Metternich

Barbara H. Metternich

Nov 21, 2014

(nee Gielow) Of Phillips, WI, formerly of Milwaukee. Found peace with her beloved husband of 55 years, Thomas Metternich, at her side on Friday, November 21, 2014, age 77 years. Loving mother of Michael, Robert (Debra), James, David Metternich, Kristin (Christopher) Kroeninger and the late Katherine (John) Shain. Proud grandmother of Allison and Caroline Kroeninger and Jarrett Metternich. Dear sister...

Robert N. Nowicki

Robert N. Nowicki

Nov 19, 2014

Nowicki, Robert N. Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Age 83 years. Beloved husband of 62 years and best friend of Dorothy (nee Marohn). Caring father of Lori Nowicki and Jon (Terese). Loving grand father of Erica. Cherished great grand father of Ami. Brother of Raymond (Hazel). Further survived by other relatives and friends. He was a volunteer for 10 years at...

Raymond R Mozejewski

Raymond R Mozejewski

Nov 19, 2014

Found peace on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Age 82 years. Husband of Shirley (nee Bronikowski) for 59 years. Father of Kathleen (Charles) Jacobs, Robert (Cheryl Bianchi), Gail (Victor) Tomasello, Raymond (Ann), Gary and Jerry. Grandpa of Tiffany, Cristin, Xander, Xavier, Macy and Trevor. Great-grandpa of Savannah and Madyson. Brother of Marlene Anderson and the late Geraldine Mozejewski. Uncle of Chris...

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...

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