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Cindy Lynn Downey

Cindy Lynn Downey

Mar 16, 2013

Saturday, March 16, 2013. Age 48 years. Loving fianc of Michael Goldsmith. Cherished sister of Carrie Both and Sean (Phyllis) Murphy. Dear step-daughter of Karen Both. Treasured step-mom of Tyler Goldsmith. Dear aunt of Luke Both. Preceded in death by her father David Both and mother Sharon Johnson. Further survived by other cousins, other family members and friends. Memorial Visitation...

Florian E. Sobczak

Florian E. Sobczak

Mar 16, 2013

Sobczak, Florian E, Battalion Chief, Ret. MFD Born on December 31, 1925 and passed away peacefully on March 16, 2013, age 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve (nee Gruchalski) for 46 happy years. Loving father of Jane Sobczak and Janice (Charles W.) Kopplin. Proud grandfather of Lisa (Brad) Zasada, Charles R. (Nicolette) Kopplin and Caroline Kopplin. Great-grandfather of...

Rebecca "Becky" Hand

Rebecca "Becky" Hand

Mar 14, 2013

Hand, Rebecca J. "Becky" Entered God's Kingdom on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Age 37 years of Oak Creek, WI. Loving mother of Sonja Hand-Blackwood. Cherished daughter of Tom and Jane Hand. Dear sister of Dan (Janni Pedersen) and Andy Hand. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial visitation Sunday (TODAY) March 17, 2013 from 2-4 PM at ST. JAMES...

Martha J.   Kartes "Marty"

Martha J. Kartes "Marty"

Mar 12, 2013

Born To Eternal Life on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Age 60 years. Beloved wife for 34 years of Dennis Kartes. Loving mother of Robert Barry. Cherished sister of James (Debbie) Stone. Dear sister-in-law of Ron (Cheryl) and Carol Czaplewski. Treasured aunt of Jennifer Czaplewski and Michelle (Paul) Boening. Further survived by cousins, other family members, friends and feline companion Markey....

Hector  Ramiro Santiago

Hector Ramiro Santiago

Mar 10, 2013

Santiago, Hector R. Passed away on March 10, 2013 at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Emma (nee Paz) for 41 years. Loving father of Claudia Santiago-Tucker, Hector E. (Eddy) Santiago and Marlyn Santiago. Loving grandfather of Da'vione Tucker, Josiah Santiago, Hadassah Santiago and Deborah Santiago. Dear brother of Perla Santiago. Father-in-law of Amber Santiago. Preceded in death by...

Gilbert E. Martin

Gilbert E. Martin

Mar 10, 2013

Found peace while surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 10, 2013, age 80 years. Beloved husband of Suzanne (nee Pinczkowski). Loving dad of Scott (Denise), Laura Martin and Jennifer Martin. Proud "Papa" of Mercedes, Connor, Owen and Sydnee. Dear brother of Pat (the late Dick) Glover, Gary Martin, Allan (Sandy) Martin, Sister Alicia Martin DC, Corrine (Jim) Stone,...

Valerie M. Powers-Ferris

Valerie M. Powers-Ferris

Mar 7, 2013

Powers-Ferris, Valerie Found peace on Thursday, March 7, 2013, age 36 years. Loving mom of K.J. and Kileigh Blaine. Cherished daughter of Martine (Bruce) Tate. Adored granddaughter of Amy and Jim Stonemark. Loving niece of Erik (Renee), Daron (Lisa) Craig (Laura). Much loved goddaughter of Jeanne. Caring Sister of Joey Ferris. Further survived by other dear family and friends. Visitation...

Lawrence N. "Larry" Weid

Lawrence N. "Larry" Weid

Mar 7, 2013

Born to eternal life on Thursday, March 7, 2013, age 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Jane (nee Tefs). Loving father of Deborah (Peter) Putirskis and Donna (Glen) Polzin. Cherished companion of Elaine Jackson and her children, Jeff (Cindy) Jackson, Greg Jackson and Jodie (Robert) Lazo. Proud "Papa" of Nicole (Philip) Jutz, Matthew (Janis) Putirskis and Michael Hoeppner. Dear...

Robert H. Gratz

Robert H. Gratz

Mar 6, 2013

Born to This Life on November 3, 1935 in Milwaukee, WI and was Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Bob leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Judith, children Jerome, Catherine (Kenneth) Kreznar, Patricia (Brian) Pallen, Marianne (Dean) Wanty, Michael (Renee), Robert (Cathy), and 14 adored grandchildren. Preceded into Eternal Life by his parents Joseph and Violet,...

Clarence C. Watt "Sonny"

Clarence C. Watt "Sonny"

Mar 5, 2013

Formerly of Marquette, Michigan passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Preceded in death by his father and mother Clarence A. Watt and Grace A. Hawes. Beloved husband of Linda (nee O'Brien). Dear father of Stephen (Sandi) Watt, Agnes Watt, Christopher (Tracy) Watt. Proud grandfather of Justin, Nick, Samantha, Brianna, Christopher, Kayla, Sky, Corey and Andrew. Loving brother of Carol Watt....

Dolores Frances Rudolf

Dolores Frances Rudolf

Mar 4, 2013

(nee Herriges) Went to join her beloved husband, Eugene Rudolf, on Monday, March 4, 2013, age 91 years. Loving mother of Ellen Tarkowski, Eileen (the late Joseph) Carrillo, Patricia (James) Boyle, Jeannie (Neil) Reeves, Paula (William) Landers, Catherine (Thomas) Piontek, Mary Schuster, Carol (Peter) Eberhardy, Joseph (Anita) Rudolf, Dolores Rudolf, Leo Rudolf, Janet Miner, Raymond (Joy) Rudolf, Shirley (Steven) Kluender...

Gordon Albert Reader

Gordon Albert Reader

Mar 4, 2013

Found peace on Monday, March 4, 2013 age 89 years. Proceeded in death by his beloved wife Elizabeth (nee O'Shea), his son Paul and his grandson Mark Johnson. Caring father of Ellen (Stewart) Johnson and Edward (Karen) Reader. Proud grandfather of Randal (Lindsay), Kelly (Matt), Eddie, Margaret, Zachary, Benjamin and Emily. Great-grandfather of Logan, Myles and Grace. Further survived by...

William H. Wurm

William H. Wurm

Mar 2, 2013

Wurm, William H. "Bill" Passed away March 2, 2013 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of the late Anna C. (nee Halverson). Dear father of the late Leroy (Ann) Johnson, the late Barbara (Tom) Pientka, Shirley Stetter, the late Elizabeth (Fred) Gatzke and Thomas (Tracy) Wurm Loving grandfather of the late Gregory, Daryl (Dawn), Mark (Kim), Joseph, Anthony, Thomas...

William H.  Wurm

William H. Wurm

Mar 2, 2013

Wurm, William H. "Bill" Passed away March 2, 2013 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of the late Anna C. (nee Halverson). Dear father of the late Leroy (Ann) Johnson, the late Barbara (Tom) Pientka, Shirley Stetter, the late Elizabeth (Fred) Gatzke and Thomas (Tracy) Wurm Loving grandfather of the late Gregory, Daryl (Dawn), Mark (Kim), Joseph, Anthony, Thomas...

Frank Stebly

Frank Stebly

Feb 28, 2013

Joined his beloved wife Shirley (nee Zeller) on February 28, 2013, age 85 years. Dear father of Deborah (Conrad) Verville and Mark (Aileen) Stebly. Loving grandfather of Courtney and Michelle Verville; and Zachary and McKenzee Stebly. Great-grandfather of Alexis and Isabella. Brother of Sophie (the late Edward) Seruga, Antoinette Stebly, Robert (Carolyn), the late Joseph (Joan), the late Anton and...

Kenneth E. Luetzow

Kenneth E. Luetzow

Feb 28, 2013

Died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 28, 2013, age 87 years. Beloved husband of Rita (formerly Rakowski) and the late Helen Dawn Luetzow. Loving father of William (Evelyn) Luetzow, Karen (Kirk) Jenkins, Debbie Luetzow and Thomas (Jessica) Luetzow, William (Sue) Rakowski, Timothy (Diane) Rakowski, George (Vicky) Rakowski and Richard Rakowski. Dear brother of Albert (Barbara) Luetzow, Ebner "Gus" (Joan) Luetzow and...

Dorothy L. Wuethrich

Dorothy L. Wuethrich

Feb 26, 2013

Was Born to this Life on March 25, 1918 and was Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Age 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Melvin F. "Mopsy" Wuethrich. Loving mother of Thomas Wuethrich (Karen Thorkildsen) and Donna Long. Cherished grandmother of Tim (Christy) and Jason Wuethrich and Jodi (Jim) Schwaab and Kelly (Rob) Stone. Treasured great-grandmother...

Donald W. Hansen

Donald W. Hansen

Feb 22, 2013

Found peace on Friday, February 22, 2013, age 80 years. Loving husband and best friend for 20 years of Ila (nee Johnson). Loving father to Rich (Bonnie) Moran, Cheryl (Todd Saul) Moran, Cynthia (Kyran) O'Brien, Bill Hansen and Sue (Jonathan) Dimbert. Proud grandfather of Richard, Marie, Dylan, Connor, Ian, Jim, Brendan, Meg, Rachel, Emma, Joshua, Tamar, Leah and Zacky. Dear...

Grace Joan Kielski

Grace Joan Kielski

Feb 21, 2013

(nee Bugajski). Died peacefully on February 21, 2013 age 88 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Anthony; her son, Kenneth Ludke and siblings. Dear mother of Gordon (Janice), Mark (Debbie) and Daniel (Laura). Loving grandmother of Jeff (Michelle), Leisa, Curtis (Claire), Steven, Adam, Cassie, and Barbie. Dear friend of Ziggy. Grace is further survived by her great...

Lorraine  Wahn

Lorraine Wahn

Feb 21, 2013

(nee Balzer), Born to eternal life Thursday, February 21, 2013 age 74 years, Beloved wife for 56 years of John R. Wahn. Dear mother of Suzanne (Mark) Kubisiak. Loving grandmother of Kristen Kubisiak and Rebecca (Victor) Medina Soto. Fond sister of Robert and Jack (Greg Gowdy) Balzer. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Tuesday,...

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