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Betty J. Smelcer

Betty J. Smelcer

Jun 20, 2012

Smelcer, Betty Jean Found peace after a long illness on June 20, 2012 at the age of 85. Loving wife of the late Ronald. Loving mother of Sharon Franz and Gary (Gigi) Palmer. Dear Grandmother of Jessica (Scott) Freiburger, Bryan Franz, Matthew Franz, Wendy Palmer, Kelly (Andy) Zydema and Matthew Palmer. Fond G.G. of Gracie and Miles Franz and Sydney...

Darrell Awe

Darrell Awe

Jun 19, 2012

Awe, Darrell L. Tuesday, June 19, 2012 age 69. Husband of Karen for 39 years. Loving father of Douglas and Jodie. Brother -in -law of Keith, Michael, and Gail Olsen. Further survived by other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation Friday June 22 at MT. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 3820 W. Layton Avenue from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Funeral Services at 1:00...

Beverly J. Pflughoeft

Beverly J. Pflughoeft

Jun 18, 2012

Pflughoeft, Beverly J. Born into Eternal Life on June 18, 2012 at the age of 78. Loving friend of Uriel and Katherine Arenas. Dear sister of Patricia (Bob) Beaumont. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relative and friends. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents Ellis and Genevieve Reeves. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday...

Lucie Jedras

Lucie Jedras

Jun 18, 2012

Jedras, Lucie (nee Smiechowski) Found peace on Monday, June 18, 2012, age 80 years. Loving mother of Jane (Bernie Rewolinski) Groppi-Rewolinski, Michael (Gail) Jedras, Laurie Kluth (Jim Franzen). Grandma of Tony, Nikki (Joey), Joseph (Robin), Kristina (Matthew) and Austin. Great-grandma of Arianna and Elsa. Also survived by other family in France and friends. Visitation on Friday, June 22, 2012, 9:30-11:00...

Andrew I. Johnson

Andrew I. Johnson

Jun 16, 2012

Johnson, Andrew I. "Andy" Saturday, June 16, 2012, age 73 years. Beloved husband of Diane (nee Miles). Father of Kim, Randy (Penny), John (Jill) and Bill Johnson. Grandpa of Kenyatta Edgeston, Tabitha Bigelow, Kyle Bigelow and Sabrina Johnson. Great-grandpa of Emoni and Aniyah. Brother of Bobby (Doris) Wallo, Jon Wallo and the late Georgia Pine. Also survived by other family,...

Donald G. Willms

Donald G. Willms

Jun 7, 2012

Willms, Donald G. Born to Eternal Life, June 7, 2012, age 77 years. Beloved husband of 56 years to Marilyn (nee Stix). Dear father of Kathy (Don) Runte, John (Mickie), Jerry Willms and the late Jim Willms. Dearest grandpa of Amanda, Wendy, Stephanie, Alyssa and Angelina. Loving brother of Kenneth (Carmen) Willms and the late Roger (Virginia) Willms and brother-in-law...

Timothy W. Coffey

Timothy W. Coffey

Jun 6, 2012

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 age 51 years. Beloved companion of Sherri. Loving son of Aggie. Dear brother of Patrick (Nicole), Matthew (Marie) and Kenneth. Father of Amber Lynn, Jack Daniel and Amber Marie.Further survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial gathering at the Funeral Home Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 5:00-7:00 PM . Memorial Services at 7:00 PM. Interment Holy Sepulcher...

Lauren R. Karnes

Lauren R. Karnes

Jun 6, 2012

Karnes, Lauren R. Passed away on June 6, 2012 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Alice for 63 years. Loving dad of Marilyn (Wayne) Blackmon, Dale (Sandy), Linda (Art) Koester, Brian (Betty), Gary (Joan) and Laurel (Scott) Bath. Dear grandpa of Angelina, Heidi, Jennifer, Tracy, Russell, David, Christopher, Lauren, Nicholas and great grandpa of Nathan, McKayla,...

Robert John Gruber

Robert John Gruber

Jun 6, 2012

Gruber, Robert J. Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Age 82 years. Beloved husband for 61 years of Theresa (nee Jurgella). Loving dad of Mary (Dr. Anthony) LaPorta, Laura (Dennis) Fritsch, John (Diane) Gruber and Jane Gruber (Donald Price). Cherished grandpa of Joseph and Robert LaPorta, Melynda (Matt) McPherson and Anthony (Kelly) LaPorta, Heather Fritsch (David Kugi),...

Barbara A. Bauman

Barbara A. Bauman

Jun 4, 2012

Bauman, Barbara A. (nee Gutowski) Of Caledonia, found peace on Monday, June 4, 2012, age 79 years. Loving mother of Betsy Bauman, the late Paula Pifer (Fran) Wewers, Peggy (Ron) Winiarski, John (Paula) Bauman, Barbara "Babe" (Jeff) Trentadue and Robert (Renee) Bauman. Cherished "Boosha" of Jane (Tommy) Marcowka; Tedi, Sally and Cody Winiarski; John and Alex Bauman; Jack and Jordan...

James Robert Beaudoin

James Robert Beaudoin

Jun 4, 2012

Beaudoin, James R. "Jim" Of West Bend, was taken from us unexpectedly on Monday, June 4, 2012 at the age of 48 years. Beloved husband for over 21 years of Kimberly (nee Turpel). Most cherished daddy of Olivia. Treasured son of Dan and the late Berenice. Adored brother of Kathy Solorzano, Rod (Meg) Beaudoin, Dan Beaudoin and Mary Beaudoin. Dear...

Walter E. Bosnjak

Walter E. Bosnjak

Jun 4, 2012

Bosnjak, Walter E. Passed away on Monday June 4th at the age of 89. Dear brother of Katherine (the late Edward) Canning and the late Mary (the late Frank) Westphal. Fond uncle of Jim (Debbie), Tim (Debbie), Mary, Michael (Catherine), Therese (Peter) and Patricia (Tommy). Dear great uncle of Mary Stona, Kelly, Andrew, Marianne, Katie, Joe, Jodie (Dennis), Adam, Jenny,...

Gilbert E. Hren

Gilbert E. Hren

Jun 4, 2012

Hren, Gilbert E. Born To Eternal Life on Monday, June 4, 2012. Age 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving father of Wendy (Gary) Warren, Daniel (Kimberly) Hren and Thomas (Kristin) Hren. Cherished grandfather of Justin and Tyler Warren, Sean and Amber Hren and Owen Hren. Further survived by other family members and friends. Visitation at the Funeral...

Judith A. "Judy" Larson

Judith A. "Judy" Larson

May 31, 2012

Was Born to Eternal Life surrounded by her loving family on her 55th birthday, May 31, 2012. Cherished mother of Jenny (Nick) Johnson, Andrew (Kayla) Hudson and Katie Hudson. Loving daughter of Ronald and the late Dee Larson. Treasured sister of Mike (Debra), Tim, Rondee (Jim) Wellman and Mark (Kim) Larson. Further survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other...

Earl R. Fecteau

Earl R. Fecteau

May 31, 2012

Fecteau, Earl R. Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the age of 89. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Bernice of 55 years. Adored Daddy of Janet (Paul) Gauerke and Suzette (Bob) Koceja. Precious Grandpa of Glen ( Becky) Gauerke, Kevin Koceja, LeeAnn (Mike) Zais, and Heather (David) Dobbs. Fun loving and thoughtful Great-Grandpa of Austin, Gregory, Sydney,...

James F.  Cowell Jr.

James F. Cowell Jr.

May 30, 2012

Wednesday, May 30, 2012, age 73 years. Loving dad of John, James Jr. II, Jeff (Robyn), Todd (Amy) and Mike (Rachel) Cowell and the late Randy Pierson. Proud grandpa of Joshua, Alec, Sierra, Jordan, Zackary and Riley. Former husband of Joanne Cowell. Dear brother of Richard Cowell, the late Brenda Estrada and the late Carol Cowell. Also survived by other...

Patricia R. Reed

Patricia R. Reed

May 28, 2012

Reed, Patricia R. "Pat" (nee Otto) Found peace on May 28, 2012 at the age of 63. Loving wife of Terry for 44 years. Loving mother of Paul (Lisa), Chris "YT" and Lisa. Cherished grandmother of Alex Reed and Dominic Scardino. Further survived by other loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday June...

Donald  W. Schacht

Donald W. Schacht

May 28, 2012

Of The Villages, FL, passed away on May 28, 2012, age 81 years surrounded by his family. Don was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Alice (nee McNulty) Schacht. Don was a wonderful father to Greg (Melanie) Schacht, Gary (Diane) Schacht, Val Neuhart, Cindy (Geno) Marks, and Dan (Bambi) Schacht. He also leaves behind his brother...

Mercedes Larriuz Garcia

Mercedes Larriuz Garcia

May 27, 2012

"El hombre del gorrito" Was Born To Eternal Life on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Buena Ventura (nee Arce). Loving father of Irma (Jose) Cruz, Norma (Jorge) Aranzamendi, Zaida (Ruben) Deida, Victor (Olivia) Larriuz, Sarah (Michael) Edwards and Nelson Larriuz. Cherished grandfather of Joel, Marlo, Javier, Otniel, Tiffany, Roman, Omar, Omri, Adriel, Yvonne, Victor,...

Ann M Martin

Ann M Martin

May 27, 2012

Born to this life October 29, 1965 and born to eternal life on May 27, 2012, age 46 years. Beloved mother of Krystal Blue Strickland. Cherished daughter of Buddie and Geraldine Martin. Dear sister of Bryan and David (Lori) Martin. Dearest aunt of Jason Martin. Girlfriend of Robert Jaworski. Ann is also survived by other family and many dear friends....

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