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Esther M. Barutha

Esther M. Barutha

Feb 21, 2014

(nee Chavez) Went safely home to heaven on Friday, February 21, 2014. Age 79 years. Cherished sister of Alice (Kenneth) Marshall and the late Aurora (Roman) Bruening, Carlos (the late Lena Mae) Chavez, Antonio Jr. (the late May) Chavez. Rudolph (the late Shirley) Chavez, Paul (Judy) Chavez, and Louis (Kathy) Chavez. Preceded in death by her husband Wayne and her...

Carol J. Tetzlaff

Carol J. Tetzlaff

Feb 20, 2014

Tetzlaff, Carol J. Sunday, February 2, 2014. Age 71 years. Cherished sister of Beverly (Tom) Tiedt. Dear aunt of Susan (Kurt) Brungraber and Wendy (Dave) Grant. Preceded in death by her parents Roland and Edna Tetzlaff and is further survived by other family members and friends. Memorial visitation THURSDAY, February 13, 2014 from 10-11 AM at ST. LUCAS EV. LUTHERAN...

Henry A. Boynton

Henry A. Boynton

Feb 18, 2014

Boynton, Henry A. "Buzz" Lost a courageous battle fighting lung cancer and preceded into heaven with his parents Henry J. and Frances, his daughter Julie and brother Ron. Beloved soul mate of his wife Joan (nee Wojtkiewicz). Proud dad of Jodie. Much loved grandfather of Kevin (Jenny) and Erica. Great grandpa of Jose, Brianna, Jayson, Keira, and Mia. Brother of...

Daniel G. Pappas

Daniel G. Pappas

Feb 18, 2014

Pappas, Daniel G. Found eternal peace on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, age 57 years. Loving husband for 18 years to Karen (nee Draeger). Dear step-father of Jessica Draeger and Jason Grosso. Proud "GranDan" of Owen, Sasha "Lady Bug" and Jaxson. Cherished son of Betty (David) Young and the late Richard Pappas. Adored brother of Geri (John) Krause, Judy (Jack) Wiggin...

Hannelore Helfenstein

Hannelore Helfenstein

Feb 17, 2014

Helfenstein, Hannelore "Lori" Monday, February 17, 2014. Age 79 years. Beloved wife for 58 years of Milton E. Helfenstein Sr. Loving mother of Rose Dillon, Ruth (Mike) Merrill, Ed, Peter (Marie), Milton Jr. (Amy) Helfenstein and Terry (Darryl) Domagalski. She is further survived by her 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, other family members and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home WEDNESDAY,...

Keith W. Rutke

Keith W. Rutke

Feb 17, 2014

Rutke, Keith W. Departed 1st base for heaven on Monday, February 17, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Age 74 years. Loving husband of Caryl (nee Martin) for 54 years. Beloved dad of Kimberly (Chuck) Carter and Kevin Rutke. Cherished "Pada" of Heather, Matthew (Ali), Brett Carter and Brittany Rutke. Great grandpa of London Ritter. Brother of Carol Forest....

Vera E. Cantwell-Eagleson

Vera E. Cantwell-Eagleson

Feb 16, 2014

Eagleson, Vera E. (Nee Hall) Passed away peacefully Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Clement Manor Assisted Living Center in Greenfield, Wisconsin. Vera was born on October 1, 1918 in LaRose, IL, the second child to Carl Alfred Hall and Nina Kristina Johansson. Growing up in Necedah, WI, Vera graduated from Necedah High School in 1936. She graduated from Miss Brown's...

Walter F. Holewski Jr.

Walter F. Holewski Jr.

Feb 16, 2014

Holewski, Walter "Wally" February 16, 2014. Age 60. husband of Judy. Father of Jamie and Brad. Grandfather of Jack. Further survived by his mother Pat Holewski and sister Sandy Holewski. Prasser-Kleczka South Suburban Chapel 414-282-6080

Jean  M Stefanski

Jean M Stefanski

Feb 16, 2014

(nee Mankiewicz) Found peace on February, 16, 2014. Age 86 years. Loving wife of the late Thomas V. Stefanski. Beloved mom of Cheryl and Tom Stefanski Sr. Cherished grandmotherb of Joe, Christin, Renae, Tania, Josh, Teena and Zach. Cherished great-grandmother of 5 great-grandchildren. Sister of Daniel Mankiewicz. Jean is preceded in death by her daughter Anita (Len) Fieber, and grandson...

Laverne M. Gahart

Laverne M. Gahart

Feb 14, 2014

Gahart (Hahn), LaVerne M. (nee Kanitz) February 14, 2014. Age 87 years. Loving husband of the late Glenn Gahart. Cherished mother of Frank (Victoria) Hahn. Grandmother of Heidi (Jim) Kohler, Taylor Hahn, Laura Hahn, and Philip Hahn, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Marie (Wilhelm) Kanitz and also her first husband Frank...

Irene V. Klenke

Irene V. Klenke

Feb 14, 2014

Klenke, Irene V. Age 93, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away February 14, 2014 at Hawthorn Glen Senior Living Campus. She was born April 28, 1920 in Lincoln, Nebraska, and graduated in 1938 from Bay View High School in Milwaukee. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Franklin. After being a long-time resident of Greendale, she moved...

Nancy Joy Graf

Nancy Joy Graf

Feb 12, 2014

(Nee Giuffre) Born To Eternal Life on February 12, 2014. Age 65 years. Loving wife of Ron Graf. Cherished sister of Frank J. Giuffre. Beloved aunt of Gina Rae Giuffre. Preceded in death by her parents Vincent "Jimmy" and Florence, and also her brothers Joseph A and Vincent J Giuffre. Further survived by other family members and friends. Memorial Gathering...

Dale R. Graeven

Dale R. Graeven

Feb 11, 2014

Graeven, Dale R. Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, age 77 years. Beloved husband for 56 years of Gloria (nee Borzymowski). Dear father of Dale A. (Sondra) Graeven, Donna (Richard) Hecht and Bonnie (John) Hoppe. Loving grandfather of Stephanie (Patrick) Mason, Michele and Douglas Hecht, Brian, Marie and Kevin Hoppe and Paul Graeven. Brother-in-law of Jerome (Marilyn) Borzymowski...

Gladys M. Mattson

Gladys M. Mattson

Feb 11, 2014

Mattson, Gladys M. "Joan" The rock of our family found peace surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at the age of 91. Preceded in death by her loving husband Thomas Mattson, her mother Jennie Jones (KY) and sister Margaret Estes (TN). Loving mother of David (Kathleen) Mattson, Mel Mattson and Peggy (Dale) Windsor. Further survived by her...

Rex L. Immel

Rex L. Immel

Feb 10, 2014

Immel, Rex Lee Went Home to be with his companion Diane Gruetzmacher and grandson Adrian after a courageous battle with colon cancer on Monday, February 10, 2014 at the young age of 53. Loving dad of Raquel (Paul) Wisniewski, Tyler Goodrich and Ellise Chinn. Cherished grandpa of Julian, Ariana and Aniyah. Beloved son of Wayne and Janice Immel. Treasured brother...

Gladys S. Suminski

Gladys S. Suminski

Feb 8, 2014

Suminski, Gladys S. Passed away, Saturday, February 8, 2014, Age 86 years. Gladys was a native of Milwaukee and moved to Florida 12 years ago to be in the care of her daughter. Before dementia stole her memory, she had a kind heart, warm smile, spunky sense of humor and loved her dogs and her family. Gladys is preceded in...

Nancy J. Slovik

Nancy J. Slovik

Feb 8, 2014

Slovik, Nancy J. (Nee Schultz) February 08, 2014. Age 80 years. Loving wife of Robert for 59 years. Beloved mother of David (Karin) Slovik, Kathleen (Michael) Klosiewski, Susan (Mark) Kleczewski, and Diane (Michael) Rappa. Grandmother of Mark, Kristi, Kari, Jennifer, Amber, Stephanie, Nicholas, Alex, Amy and Joshua. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Visitation, THURSDAY, February...

Diane I. Broadhead

Diane I. Broadhead

Feb 7, 2014

Broadhead, Diane I. "Princess" (nee Dennis) Went to join her beloved husband, Forrest O. "Woody" and her son Forrey Robert, on Friday, February 7, 2014, age 77 years. Loving mom of Dawn (Steve) Kusch. Proud grandma of Katie (fianc-Joey Huber) Kusch, Forrey James (fiance-Alyssa Michals) and Christopher (Jenny) Knudsen. Dear great-grand mother of Harper and Miles. Preceded in death by...

Rose M. Chelstowski

Rose M. Chelstowski

Feb 6, 2014

Chelstowski, Rose M. (nee Szynama) Thursday February 6, 2014. Age 94 years. Dear mother of Henry (Robbin), Marion Jr. (Terry), Helen (George) Downie, Sophie, John and Rosemarie Chelstowski. Grandmother of Dale, Rachel (Justin), Emily, Stephen, Colleen (Bryan), Megan (Josh), Jamie (Jesse), John Ryan, Nathan and Christopher. Great grandmother of Tyler, Jordan, Madyson and soon to be baby boy in June....

Adam C Knaak

Adam C Knaak

Feb 5, 2014

Adam found peace on February 5, 2014. Age 28 years. Loving son of Cindy. Cherished brother of Eric. Dear uncle of Ashlen, Skylar and Ethan. Adam is further survived by his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins other family members and friends. Memorial Visitation TUESDAY, February 11, 2014 from 4-6 P.M at MERCY HILL CHURCH, 2625 S Greeley St (at E Deer...

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