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Gary D. Mcgeary

Gary D. Mcgeary

Mar 26, 2014

McGeary, Gary D. Born to eternal life on Sunday, March 23, 2014, age 62 years. Loving father of Eric (Cassandra) McGeary, Dana (Mike) Buckhalter, Jamie (Chris Dobratz) McGeary and Ryan (Trisha) McGeary. Beloved "Papa" of Caitlyn, Scott, Breiana, Haylee, Liam, Brennan, Abram, Dayjanae, Donnevan, Emma and Danny. Dearest brother of Ken (Kathy) McGeary, Darlene (Tom) Treder, Pat (Karel) McGeary, Mike...

Ellen J. Goetzinger

Ellen J. Goetzinger

Mar 25, 2014

Goetzinger, Ellen J. (nee Knueppel) Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Age 91. Preceded in death by her husband Earl, brother Robert Knueppel, her parents Walter and Ella Knueppel, and granddaughter Emily Goetzinger. Dear mother of James (Patricia) Goetzinger. Cherished grandmother of Matthew (Molly), Annamarie (Mazio), Elena, Jamie, and Emily Goetzinger. Great grandmother of Milana and Ariana Barian and William Goetzinger. Further...

Lorraine C Zdrojewski

Lorraine C Zdrojewski

Mar 24, 2014

Zdrojewski, Lorraine C. (nee Lewandowski) Found peace on March 24, 2014. Age 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Caring mother of Al (Diane), Tom (Jackie), Don (Dawn), and Debbie (Randy) Volar. Loving grandmother of Brian (Jill), Jaime (Mark) Goralski, Paul (Deanna), Shelley (Chad) Schmitz, Ashley (Elias) Chapa, Leandra, Jake, Jennifer (Matthew) Muchka, and Eric (Danielle) Thomson. Great-grandmother of...

Frank S. Sieklik

Frank S. Sieklik

Mar 22, 2014

Born to eternal life on Saturday, March 22, 2014, age 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Johanna (nee Ondricka). Loving dad of Debbie (Roger) Bruening. Loving "Papa" to Josh. Brother-in-law of Mary Kaminski. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Frank was a retiree of the Ladish Company and a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean...

Raymond W. Janusiak

Raymond W. Janusiak

Mar 21, 2014

Janusiak, Raymond W. Born To Eternal Life on Friday, March 21, 2014. Age 99 years. Preceded in death by his beloved wife for 73 years, Evelyn. Cherished father of his caregiver Raymond D. Janusiak and Donald (Tonie) Janusiak. Grandfather of Patti (Ed) Artymiuk and Amy (Matt) Thew. Great-grandfather of Brian and Josh Artymiuk. Further survived by other family members and...

Elaine I. Matuszewski

Elaine I. Matuszewski

Mar 18, 2014

Matuszewski, Elaine I. "EG" (nee Klinter) Joined the angels March 18, 2014. Age 84 years. Beloved wife, partner and best friend of Walter. Loving mom of Peggy (Joe) Chmielewski, Wendy (Tom) Matuszewski-Pyszczynski, Darlene (John) Gordon, Robin (Paul) McCabe, Laurie (Joel) Zielinski, Penny (Duane) Zaworski, and Dean (Mary) Matuszewski. Loving grandma of Sadie, Bonni (James), Keith, Marya, Chance, Ryan, Bethany, Aidan,...

Travis C. Padgett

Travis C. Padgett

Mar 16, 2014

Padgett, Travis C. "Butch" Sunday, March 16, 2014. Age 71. Loving husband for 31 years of Pam (nee Larsen). Brother-in-law of Julie Larsen. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial visitation at the Funeral Home on SATURDAY, March 29, 2014 from 10AM-12 Noon. Masonic services at 12 noon under the auspices of Racine Belle City Lodge #18, FA&M, funeral...

Allen H. Pethke

Allen H. Pethke

Mar 15, 2014

Pethke, Allen H. On March 15, 2014 Allen lost his courageous 10 year battle with cancer at the age of 71. Cherished son of Dorothy Pethke. Devoted husband of Chris (nee Staszewski) Pethke. Beloved father of Tanya (Ed) Brady, Shelly (Kurt) Gardner and Todd (Laura) Pethke. Loving grandpa of Tanner and Brayden Gardner and Cameron and Kendra Pethke. Brotherin-law of...

Gwendolyn M. Schultz

Gwendolyn M. Schultz

Mar 15, 2014

Gwendolyn Manette Schultz, writer, and Professor Emerita of Geography at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014 at her residence in Milwaukee. Gwen was born in 1923 on January 6, wondrous day of Epiphany, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of Judge Herbert Schultz and teacher/organist Auerlia (Nickel) Schultz. She credited her parents-good, diligent, dedicated public servants-with...

Barbara Ann Skoczek

Barbara Ann Skoczek

Mar 14, 2014

Skoczek, Barbara A. "Blondie" (nee Peszczynski) Born To Eternal Life on Friday, March 14, 2014. Age 76 years. Beloved wife for 59 years of Frank A. Skoczek. Loving mother of Roger (Donna), Robert (Karen), Frank, Roxanne (Charles) Reed and Tom (Dianna). Dear sister of Virginia Kobza and James Peszczynski. Preceded in death and reunited with her sisters Ruth, Grace and...

Helen  Walczak

Helen Walczak

Mar 14, 2014

Walczak, Helen E. (nee Maradik) In loving memory of Helen E. Walczak, age 83 years, who entered the Kingdom of Heaven on March 14, 2014 surrounded by her loving family, in her home in South Milwaukee. We rejoice in her reunion with her beloved husband, Deacon Eugene R. Walczak, in heaven. Helen was born May 2, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin...

Robert F. Schultz

Robert F. Schultz

Mar 14, 2014

Born September 9, 1933 in Milwaukee, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 age 80 years.Preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Sophie (nee Kuhn) and Marianne Schultz (nee Wasielewski).Dear father of Gregory (Deborah), Michael, Rodney (Barbara), Lori and Carl (Cheryl) Schultz. Loving grandfather of Matthew, Rachael, Brian, Kelly, Kevin, Stephen and Eric Schultz, Tom and Amanda Iglinski. Great-grandfather...

Mark T. Pugh

Mark T. Pugh

Mar 13, 2014

Thursday, March 13, 2014. Age 57. Loving husband of Carol. Dear son of Esther and Wally Szymanski. Stepfather of Paula Freckmann, Angie Brown, Dianna Freckmann and Claudia (George) Kocolis. Proud Papa of Xesswa, Seneca, Solomon, Zora, Eli, Bella, Loli, Anthony and Sonja. Loving brother of Jay (Tammy) Pugh, Jeff (Lorraine) Paxton and Debbie (Jim) Naumanne. He is preceded in death...

David  A. Depledge

David A. Depledge

Mar 13, 2014

Went to heaven and joined his loving mother on March 13, 2014, age 49 years. Dear son of Doug (Cathy) Depledge and the late Anne (Al) Wess. Cherished brother of Linda (Steve) Braley, Dr. Tim (Val) Depledge, Sandra (Tim) Laurishke, Jennifer (Scott) Conerton, and Matthew Depledge. Much loved uncle of William (Kristina), Christina, Aubrey and Evan. Also survived by other...

John Anthony Bonpenser

John Anthony Bonpenser

Mar 13, 2014

Bonpenser, John A. "Mr. B" "Johnnie" Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Age 83 years. Beloved husband for 59 years of Frances (nee Sellitto). Devoted and cherished father of Gina Pressman, Sarah (Lee) Davis and Joan Doherty. Treasured grandpa of Sarah and Mike Pressman, John, Tony (fiance Colleen), Christina and Peter Davis, Nick and Jim (fiance Melissa)...

Daniel J. Buchholz

Daniel J. Buchholz

Mar 12, 2014

Buchholz, Daniel J. "Danny" Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Age 60 years. Beloved husband for 37 years and lifelong partner of Kathy (nee Przybylski). Loving daddy of Amy (Scott) Haglund and Mikey (Cherie) Buchholz. Cherished "Ampa" of Tyler and Hunter Haglund and Serenity Buchholz. Dear son-in-law of Elayne Przybylski. Treasured brother-in-law of Sandy (the late Earl) Hammel, Kris Merkley and Shari...

Carol R. Lyon

Carol R. Lyon

Mar 12, 2014

Lyon, Carol R. (nee Ewert) Passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014, age 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert G. Lyon Jr. and loving mom of Gerald (Kathleen), Dennis (Debby) and Lee (Eydie) Lyon. Dear grandmother of Diane, David, Dennis Jr., William, Tracy, Ashley, and Mellissa. Sister of Earl (Patricia) Ewert, and the late Paul Ewert. Cherished companion of...

Leona Martha Kral

Leona Martha Kral

Mar 12, 2014

nee Tomasko) Found peace on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, age 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Milton Kral. Loving mother of David (Jeanne) Kral and Suzie (Tony) Mirenda. Cherished grandmother of Suzanne (James) Bosco, Martin Kral, Lisa (Tom) Hengst and Jennifer (Lee) Luedke. Dear great-grandmother of Anthony, Clara and Alyson. Also survived by other family and friends. Visitation on...

Laverne June Smith

Laverne June Smith

Mar 12, 2014

(Nee Drall) Was Born To Eternal Life on Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Age 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Dr. James R. Smith. Loving mother of Janice Spieler, Lauren (David) Smith and Jodi (Jeffrey) Schaefer. Cherished grandma of April (John) Maciejewski, Lara and Lisel Spieler, Alana, Briana and Lesley Smith, Amanda and Rebecca Schaefer. Dear great-grandma of Brandon, Kaylie,...

Marsha G. Wilke

Marsha G. Wilke

Mar 12, 2014

Wilke, Marsha G. Found peace on March 12, 2014. Age 59 years. Loving daughter of Alice and the late Glenn Wilke. Beloved bestfriend and companion for 29 years of Christine Waldoch. Cherished sister of Kurt (Barbara) Wilke and David (Sharen) Waldoch. Special friend of Donna. Further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other family members and friends. Visitation at the Funeral...

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