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Betty Jane Zitka

Betty Jane Zitka

May 10, 2011

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 age 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Zitka. Dear mother of Corinne (James) Omdahl. Loving grandmother of Jennifer (James) Fortenberry, Matthew (fiance-Kathryn) and Aaron Omdahl. Special great-grandmother of Shelby Wise and Andrew Rowe. Fond sister of Verl Burns. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation Monday, May 16, 2011 11:00 am -12:00...

Genevieve P. Szmania

Genevieve P. Szmania

May 9, 2011

(nee Snarski) Born to eternal life on Monday, May 9, 2011, age 79 years. Wife of the late Ronald Szmania. Loving mother of Bob, Rick (Sue), Steve and the late Michael Szmania. Dearest grandmother of Michelle. Preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Genevieve was a longtime employee of...

Helen A. Sommers

Helen A. Sommers

May 7, 2011

Was Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, May 7, 2011, age 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Emory Sommers. Loving mother of Debra (Donald) Rutkowski, the late Gregory and Brett (Sue) Sommers. Cherished grandmother of Jeremy Rutkowski, Katie (James) Lorman, Molly (Josh) Thomas, Hannah Rutkowski (Ron Balgord) Zachary (LaDina) Rutkowski, Leah Valdez (Josh Roder), Caleb Rutkowski (Brittany Smith) and...

Ivan A. Konings

Ivan A. Konings

May 5, 2011

Thursday, May 5, 2011 age 78 years. Beloved husband for 60 years of Jane (nee House). Dear father of the late Lee Konings, Jan (James) Barcz, Jon (Debbie) Konings and Kris (Tom) Szudajski. Fond brother of Betty Kuipers, Scot (Darlene) Konings and Sandra Norwood. He was a loving grandfather of 5 grandsons, and 7 great-grandchildren. Further survived by other family...

Sylvia T. Janto

Sylvia T. Janto

May 5, 2011

Was Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, May 5, 2011, Age 95 years. Beloved wife of the late John J. Janto. Loving mother of Robert (the late Virginia) Janto and Barbara (the late John) Sowinski (Companion Mike Ryan). Cherished grandmother of Philip Janto (Special friend Carolyn Gaza), Dawn Reid, Cindy (Roger) Mynatt and Michael (Susan) Sowinski. Dear great-grandmother of Cindy,...

Susan M. Baranowski

Susan M. Baranowski

May 4, 2011

(nee Parobek) Of Cudahy. Passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, age 66 years. She is survived by her three children, Justine (James) Kaczmarek, Joanna Baron and Julie (Jeff) Malkowski; her two grandchildren, Ryan and Lauren Stevenson. Susan was married to Joseph J. Baranowski for 47 years. Dear sister of Charlotte (Kenneth) Meier and Ronald (Barbara) Parobek. Also survived by...

Donald S. Cesarz

Donald S. Cesarz

May 4, 2011

Was Born To Eternal Life on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, age 77 years. Beloved husband for 55 years of Patricia S. Cesarz. Very special dad and best pal of Chery (Bruce) Weeks and Jeff (Marilyn) Cesarz. Dearest grampie of Lisa Hintz, the late Abby and Corey Weeks and Nick Cesarz. Adored great-grandfather of Makenzie Hintz. Treasured brother of Terry (Ralph)...

Veronica A. Cole

Veronica A. Cole

May 3, 2011

Cole Veronica A. (Nee Brinkmann) Born into Eternal Life on May 3, 2011 at the age of 93. Loving wife of the late Phillip. Loving Mother of Diane (Donald) Nasgowitz and Dennis (Linda) Cole. Loving Grandma of Mark (Laura), Gwen, Brian, Mitch, Ross, Max and Great Grandma of Sarah, Leah, Zachary, and Mackenzie. Veronica is preceded in death by her...

Margaret Frances Petlewski

Margaret Frances Petlewski

May 2, 2011

Monday, May 2, 2011, Age 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Petlewski. Loving mother of Margaret (James) Pazalos and Richard (Marilyn) Petlewski. Cherished grandmother of Eric Petlewski. Dear sister Georgina Hafner and the late Jewell Hafner. Further survived by other family members and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Friday, May 6, 2011 from 10 11:30 AM. Funeral...

Frank Szupica Sr.

Frank Szupica Sr.

May 2, 2011

Born to eternal life on Monday, May 2, 2011, age 100 years, Beloved husband for 66 years of Mary (nee Barsz). Dear father of Monica (Roman) Imielowski, Mary Babbit, Christine (Dennis) Winn, Theresa Story, Frank (fiance-Lonna), Anna Beber and John (Donna) Szupica. Loving grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of 12, further survived by his brother, Adolf in Poland, other family and...

Norma Anna Palicki

Norma Anna Palicki

May 1, 2011

Palicki, Norma A. (Nee Kohl) Born into Eternal Life on May 1, 2011 at the age of 96. Loving wife of the late Stanley. Loving mother of Marilyn (Edmund) Lasecki and Eileen (Mark) Cantwell. Loving grandmother of Michelle (John) Carbone and Matthew Lasecki. Loving great grandmother of Kristin and Samantha Carbone. Dear aunt of Judith (Robert) Cluey and Robert (Gay)...

Clarence H. Wolter

Clarence H. Wolter

May 1, 2011

Was Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, May 1, 2011, Age 96 years. Beloved husband for 72 years of Phyllis. Loving dad of Duane (Diane) Wolter and Richard (Jayne) Wolter. Cherished grandpa of Jodi (Bill) Meyers, Kurt (Colette) Wolter and Bridgette (Pete) Gaynor. Treasured great-grandpa of Morgan and Kaylee Meyers, Alyssa and Colton Wolter and Frankie Gaynor. Dear brother of...

Luanne June  Miller

Luanne June Miller

Apr 30, 2011

Miller, LuAnne June January 4, 1928 April 30, 2011. Much loved daughter of the late Joseph Frank Miller and the late Ella Martha (nee Tessler) Miller. LuAnne was a wonderful friend and aunt to Lynn and the late Dickey Miller, and devoted and cherished sister of Marvin Miller. She has joined her parents, nephew, and Uncles Dick and Erv in...

Beatrice J. Theis

Beatrice J. Theis

Apr 30, 2011

(nee Duszynski), Saturday, April 30, 2011 age 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Theis. Loving mother of Lorna and Walter. Daughter of the late Michael Sr. and Estelle Duszynski. Fond sister of Audrey Downs and the late Michael "Buck" Duszynski Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Thursday, May 5, 2011 11AM-1:30...

Maryann Sum Ti Fong

Maryann Sum Ti Fong

Apr 29, 2011

Fong, Maryann Sum Ti Friday, April 29, 2011, age 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Soo Wing. Dear mother of the late Kai Foo (the late Fung Yee), Kenny (Betty), Franklin, Rose, Lincoln (Miranda), Jefferson, Jackson and the late Cleveland. Loving grandmother of fourteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Mae and her grandson,...

Barbara Jean Bickler

Barbara Jean Bickler

Apr 29, 2011

(nee Rowell) Found peace on Friday, April 29, 2011, age 61 years. Beloved wife for 42 years of David Bickler. Loving mom of Joanie and David Jr.. Very proud grandma of Andrea, Jeffrey and Logan. Dear sister of Jim (Marlene) Rowell. Also survived by other family and friends. Memorial Gathering on Saturday, May 7, 2011, 10:00 AM-12 Noon at TRINITY...

Gary  R.  Groth Sr.

Gary R. Groth Sr.

Apr 29, 2011

Groth, Gary R. Sr. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather (aka duga and buddy) passed away April 29th, 2011 ending his long battle with cancer and is now with Christ as he triumphantly enters heaven. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Betty Groth, brother Roy Rosenthal, father and mother-in-law Gus and Sara Magestro, and sister-in-law Connie Kozlowski....

Kenneth P. Knaak

Kenneth P. Knaak

Apr 28, 2011

Died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 28, 2011 age 52 years. Beloved son of Albert C. and Carol Knaak. Dear brother of Albert F. (Jane), Daniel, James, Joan Eidson, Laurie (James) Jarnigo and Bryan (Teresa) Knaak. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and his good friends Mike and Al. Memorial gathering at the Funeral Home Monday, May 2, 2011 11AM-1:00...

Norma L. Mcpartland

Norma L. Mcpartland

Apr 27, 2011

(nee Pike), Wednesday, April 27, 2011 age 72 years. Beloved wife of the late James McPartland. Dear mother of Mary, Dr. Thomas, Kathleen (John) Brunker and William McPartland. Loving grandmother of Wesley Klimers, Natalie Delgado, Cameron Skenandore and Brandon McPartland. Special great-grandmother of Azrael and Ravel. Further survived by a brother, 6 sisters, other family and friends. Visitation at the...

Frances M. Rigden

Frances M. Rigden

Apr 26, 2011

(nee Meinert) Born to eternal life on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Rigden and the late Tom Walters. Loving step-mother of Judith Canfora, Larry (Sherri) Rigden and Barbara (David) Karshen. Dear grandma of Kimberly (Mark) Zabel. Kristina Rigden, Ryan (fiance-Kasey) Karshen. Great-grandma of Chloe and Ethan. Aunt of Laverne (Florence) Meinert. Also...

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