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Celia R. Koch

Celia R. Koch

Dec 28, 2012

Koch, Celia R. Bronikowski (nee Guzenda), Born to eternal life on Friday, December 28, 2012 age 102 years. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Bronikowski and the late John Koch. Dear mother of Shirley (Raymond) Mozejewski, Arlene (Donald) Maass, the late Lucille (Richard) Obodowsky, the late Frank, Leo (Carol), Raymond (Janice), James and Robert (Rosemary) Bronikowski. Loving sister of Christine...

Dorothy J. Rogers

Dorothy J. Rogers

Dec 27, 2012

Rogers, Dorothy J. Thursday, December 27, 2012. Age 69 years. Beloved husband for 44 years of Gilbert Rogers. Loving mom of Pam Lemke. Cherished grandma of Amber, Lizzy and Casey. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Memorial visitation at the Funeral Home SATURDAY, January 5, 2013 from 12 Noon 2 PM. Memorial services at 2 PM....

Beatrice Stahl

Beatrice Stahl

Dec 27, 2012

Loving sister of the late Ethel and her brother the late Gil, passed away December 27, 2012, age 94 years. She was the beloved Aunt of Pam Sielicki (nee Stahl), great Aunt of Heather, and dear friend of Jean Toniazzo. Bea was a lifelong member of St. Augustine Parish and a Milwaukee native. Bea had been a resident of Franciscan...

Andrew Joseph Ruka

Andrew Joseph Ruka

Dec 26, 2012

Was Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, December 26, 2012. Age 56 years. Cherished son of Harriet Ruka and Victor (Jean) Ruka. Treasured brother of Michael (Colleen) Ruka and Catherine (Melvin) Wright. Loving uncle of Jessica and Joshua Ruka. Dear god son of Armand Ruka and the late Martha Thush. Further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other family members and...

August Kenneth Helm

August Kenneth Helm

Dec 25, 2012

Found peace on Tuesday, December 25, 2012, age 85 years. Beloved husband of Bertha (nee Kett). Loving father of Gale (Tom) Hertensteiner, Gwen (Richard) Wangerin and Janice (Bryan) Scherbert. Dear grandfather of Danielle Hadrian, Adam Hadrian and Marcelle Gathing. Also survived by other family and friends. August was a retiree of the Ladish Company and a United States Navy veteran....

Americo J. Zanchetti

Americo J. Zanchetti

Dec 25, 2012

Went to join his loving wife Louise on Tuesday, December 25, 2012, age 94 years. Beloved father of Linda (the late Richard "Dick") Krysiak and Patricia (Russ) Sereno. Proud grandpa of Joe (Pam) and Lisa Krysiak and Angela Sereno. Dear great-grandpa of Emma and Rebecca. Also survived by other family and friends. Bill was a U.S. Army-Air Force veteran serving...

David Martinez

David Martinez

Dec 25, 2012

Loving son of Maria Carmen and the late Jose Jesus Martinez. Cherished father of Lucciano and Gia Martinez. Dear brother of Miguel Martinez. David is further survived by many uncles, aunts and other family members and friends. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes Bay View Chapel 3275 South Howell Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 414-483-2322

Lawrence  K. Nelson

Lawrence K. Nelson

Dec 18, 2012

Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Age 85 years. Beloved husband for 43 years of Veronica (nee Kondziella). Loving father of Patricia (Ronald) Luedtke, Mary (Dennis) Duncan, Lois (William) King, Rose (Steven) Voigt, Norbert (Barbara) Doty, Stanley Doty, Jeffrey Doty and Katherine (David) Boos. Further survived by 25 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, foster...

Sabina J. Kloc

Sabina J. Kloc

Dec 18, 2012

(nee Weidman)Tuesday, December 18, 2012 age 88 years. Beloved wife of Henry for 67 years. Dear mother of Bernie (John) Henrich, Sue Kuehn, Chuck (Barb), Dick (Kathy) and Gary (Rebecca) Kloc. Sister-in-law of Dorothy Klasinski. Further survived by 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Friday, December 21st 12:30-1:30 PM. Funeral Services at 1:30...

Ann A. Thiesen

Ann A. Thiesen

Dec 18, 2012

(nee Luljak) Born to eternal life on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, age 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Harold Thiesen. Preceded in death by her sister and brothers, Mary (the late Joseph) Salvatore; brothers, Peter (Emily) and Edward (the late Patricia) Luljak. Fond aunt of Robert (Marlene) Luljak, Barbara Jamel, Carol (Bob) Puetz, Mary Ann Luljak, Debbie (Mark) Veenstra...

Alice Christine Younger

Alice Christine Younger

Dec 17, 2012

Preceded in death by her husband; Aloys, Son; Kenneth, her daughter Sweet Baby Christine, her brothers; Robert, Frank, Ernest and Leonard and Sisters; Jean, Bernice and Lorraine and her grandson Jason. Survived by her daughter Candace Schwartz and son Walter Bellinger. Grandmother of Skylar, Ian, Kathryn and Keri. Great-grandmother of Savanah, Aubrey, Deacon, Ayden, Cole, Celeste, Rain and Jude. Further...

Mildred H. Gordon

Mildred H. Gordon

Dec 15, 2012

Gordon, Mildred H. (nee Wletschak) Saturday, December 15, 2012, age 92 years. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, David P. Gordon and her loving son, William (the late Marlene) Gordon. Loving mother of Bonnie Lee Davis, Mildred (John) Fischer and Marlyss (Donald) Warner. Dear sister of Marion Wolff and Russell Wletschak. Also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family and...

David E. Ranic

David E. Ranic

Dec 11, 2012

Ranic, David E. Tuesday, December 11, 2012, age 57 years. Dear father of Jason. Dear grandfather of Trinity and Jayna. Treasured son of Ervin and the late Christine. Loving brother of Michael (Charmaine), Robert, John (Renne) and Jay (Maricar) Ranic. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home on TUESDAY, December 18, 2012 from...

Daniel Paul Kopke

Daniel Paul Kopke

Dec 11, 2012

Found everlasting peace on December 11, 2012. Age 88. Preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Mary (nee Synowicz), parents Stanley and Pauline (nee Kempka), siblings Jerome George (Janet), Sylvester Peter (Viola), Eleanor (Peter) Dejanowicz and Florence Kopke. He is survived by his children William (Diane), Gloria (Chris), granddaughters Carrie and Shellee (Jason), great-grandchildren Jayden and Kaylee, sister...

Peter Richard Marino

Peter Richard Marino

Dec 10, 2012

Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 10, 2012, age 80 years. Husband for 58 years of Marion. Father of Dani (Gary) Graf, Jacki (Chris) Davis, Patti (Ted) Ratkowski, Jim Marino and Rick (Ann) Marino. Grandpa of Veronica (Jon) Lubich, Jenna Graf, Kyle (Stacy) Davis, Max Davis, Zach Ratkowski, Tonya Ratkowski, Mariah Marino, Ciara Marino, Natalie Marino, Pete (Amanda Tupy) Marino...

Ursula K. Kuehn

Ursula K. Kuehn

Dec 10, 2012

(nee Brodnicki), Born to eternal life Monday, December 10, 2012 age 78 years. Beloved wife of Donald for 57 years. Loving mother of Steve (Pamela), Gary (Dawn) and Mark (Robyn) Kuehn. Dear sister of Vincent and the late Fabian Brodnicki and Audrey Raasch. Further survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Sunday, December 16th...

Richard John Schilz

Richard John Schilz

Dec 10, 2012

Found peace on Monday, December 10, 2012, age 88 years. Beloved husband of Ann for 65 years. Loving dad of Jennifer (Douglas) Van Gemert and David (Linda) Schilz. Dearest grandpa of Joseph (Michelle) and Jeremy (Rebecca), Shawn (Rosie) and Shannon. Dear great-grandpa of Aiden. Brother of Leonard (Ruth) Schilz, Mary Hoffman, Joan (Richard), Barbara (Richard) Steinegger and William (Joyce) Schilz....

Loretta J. Gretenhardt

Loretta J. Gretenhardt

Dec 9, 2012

Gretenhardt, Loretta J. Sunday, December 9, 2012. Age 82 years. Loving mother of Gary (the late Carol), Carl T. (Aleta), Rick and Edith Gretenhardt. Cherished grandmother of Carrie, Michael (Kelly), Carl L. and Alisha Gretenhardt. Treasured great-grandmother of Marley and Savannah. Dear sister of Virginia "Jean" Brendemihl. Further survived by other family members and friends. Loretta was a retiree of...

Paul G Fritz

Paul G Fritz

Dec 6, 2012

Found peace on Thursday, December 6, 2012, age 86 years. Loving husband for 64 years to Donna (nee Treffinger). Cherished dad of Sandra (Michael) Boeshaar. Proud grandpa of Aaron L. Kunkel. Also survived by other family and friends. Paul was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during World War II. He also was a member of Lake Lodge No. 189 F&AM,...

Robert O. Gauger

Robert O. Gauger

Dec 6, 2012

Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, December 6, 2012. Age 87 years. Loving brother of Doris (the late Julius) Alonso. Beloved uncle of Leanne May and Lori Alonso. Preceded in death by his parents Anna and William Gauger and sister Lorraine. Visitation at the Funeral Home TUESDAY, December 11, 2012 from 10 AM 11:30 AM. Funeral Services at 11:30 AM....

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