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Stephania Mary Secora

Stephania Mary Secora

Jan 11, 2011

Secora, Stephania M. nee Rossmann) Born into Eternal Life on January 11, 2011 at the age of 98. Loving mother of Sharon (David) Stelter, Mary Larsen, Jerome (Nancy) Larsen, the late James (Karen) Larsen and the late Michael Larsen. Special Grandma of Douglas, Dean, Michelle, Kristen, Carey, Beth, Erica and 12 great grandchildren. Further survived by other relatives and friends....

Richard J. Stuckart

Richard J. Stuckart

Jan 10, 2011

Born to eternal life on Monday, January 10, 2011, age 66 years. Loving husband for 30 years to Judy. Beloved father of Dawn (Mat)t Kramer, Scott (Karin) Stuckart, John (Kathy) Stuckart and Craig (Colleen) Stuckart. Dear brother of Herb (Vicki), Tom (Pam), Ken (Linda) and Don (Amy) Stuckart. Preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Herb and his brother...

Henry J. Zurkowski

Henry J. Zurkowski

Jan 9, 2011

Beloved husband of Krystyna (nee Trydulska) for 51 years. Loving Father of Stanley Zukowski. Henry worked as a punch press operator at Wrought Washer for 41 years. Chapel Service, FRI 1:30 P.M. at St. Adalbert Cemetery Chapel, 3801 S. 6th Street. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes Bay View Chapel 3275 South Howell Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 (414) 483-2322 pkfuneralhomes.com

Rita M. Wagner

Rita M. Wagner

Jan 9, 2011

Found peace after a series of recent medical complications. Born on March 11, 1940 in Mt. Calvary, WI to Joseph and Cecelia Markus. Loving mother to Matthew (Christie) Wagner and Terri (Matt) Kuspa. Cherished grandma to Rachel, Joshua, Luke and Levi. Dear sister of Ann Leys. Previous wife of William Wagner. Further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mom...

Gloria J. Nowakowski

Gloria J. Nowakowski

Jan 8, 2011

(nee Sidney) Was Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, January 8, 2011, age 86 years. Beloved wife of the late John Nowakowski. Loving mother of Barbara (Delroy) Grochowski, Rebecca (Clifford) Kent and Gregory (Gail) Nowakowski. Cherished grandmother of Jane Mullins, Jeffrey Grochowski, Shawn (Anita) Kent, Michael (Shelly) Grochowski, Darin (Jill) Kent, Lisa Nowakowski, Kevin (Beth) Kent, Keith (Crystal) Kent, Mark...

Daniel S. Drews

Daniel S. Drews

Jan 6, 2011

Daniel Scott Drews, son of Roger and Patricia (nee' Grasse), fell asleep in Jesus on January 6, 2011 in LaCrosse, WI after a long battle with cancer. He was born July 18, 1960 in Milwaukee, WI. He was baptized at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee and was confirmed at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Burnsville, MN. He married Wendy...

Rita I. Sokol

Rita I. Sokol

Jan 5, 2011

(nee Matuszewski) Born To Eternal Life on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at the age of 83. Precious wife of Bob. Devoted mother of Brian and Barry who have preceded her in death. Cherished grandmother of Stacy, Andy and Danny. Treasured great-grandmother of Quinten. Dear sister-in-law of Jim and Coreen Sokol and Shirley and Tom Pendergast. Further survived by nieces, nephews,...

Mike M. Parish

Mike M. Parish

Jan 5, 2011

Parish, Mike M. Passed away on January 5, 2011 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of Marcella "Marcy" (nee Rehwinkel) for 57 years. Loving father of Judy Cooper, Jo Reinke, Barb Parish, and Beverly (Tim) Drews. Loving grandfather of five grandsons. Dear brother of Frank (the late Carlyn) and Ann (Bob) Madsen. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Ralph C. Hanson

Ralph C. Hanson

Jan 3, 2011

Found peace on Monday, January 3, 2011. age 75 years. Beloved husband of Beverly for 54 years. Loving dad of Scott (Chris) Hanson and D'Ann (Bob) Gosline. Cherished grandpa of Sean and Danielle. Dear brother-in-law of Diane (Norman) Kinski. Further survived by other family and friends. Memorial Gathering on Thursday, January 6, 2011, 4:00-7:00 PM at MESSIAH EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH,...

Adeline D. Richter

Adeline D. Richter

Jan 2, 2011

Born to life on April 10, 1925. Born to eternal life on Sunday, January 2, 2011 age 85 years. Preceded in death by her parents Martin and Della, her sister Marvel (The late Carl) Kiefer and several special family members and friends. She is survived by her brother Donald (The late Joyce), many nephews, nieces, grand nephews and nieces. Visitation...

Irene Inez Minnie Bright

Irene Inez Minnie Bright

Jan 1, 2011

(nee Kruse), Saturday, January 1, 2011 age 82 years. Beloved wife for 59 years of Wayne. Dear mother of Denise, Pamela (Robert) Gigous, Randy and Andrew (Elvia) Bright. Loving grandmother of Candice, Roman and Isabelle. Fond sister of Doris (Ralph) Vieau and Elda Schutt. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home WED Jan. 5th 4-7...

Muriel L. Zukowski

Muriel L. Zukowski

Dec 31, 2010

(nee Spaude) Went home to her Lord on Friday, December 31, 2010, age 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Adolph. Dearest sister of the late Mildred (the late Clyde) Firgins. Dear sister-in-law of Mary (the late Herbert) Cofta and Rita (the late Frank) Zukowski. Loving aunt of Mary Ann (Steven) Hogan, Suzanne (Robert) Riemann, Robert Wade and the late...

Shirlann Thomas

Shirlann Thomas

Dec 31, 2010

Passed away on December 31, 2010 at the age of 46. Shirlann was born on September 28, 1964 in Sturgeon Bay. Loving mother of Joshua Thomas, Maynard Webster, Richard Haydin, and Samuel Haydin. Loving daughter of the late Donald and Shirley Ann (Nee Huff). Dear sister of Drake Thomas, Julie (Gus) Haggerty, Florence Thomas, Dowe Thomas, Joann Thomas, Gloria (Donald)...

John M. Passow

John M. Passow

Dec 28, 2010

Left us unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, age 54 years. Cherished Daddy of Tayler and Sean. Dear brother of Scott (Vickie) Passow. Best Friend of Patricia O'Flanagan. Preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Marlyn Passow. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Memorial Gathering at the Funeral Home Friday, January 7, 2011, 4:00-6:00 PM. John...

Marion P. Kiekow

Marion P. Kiekow

Dec 28, 2010

(nee Poth) Found peace on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, age 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Gene Kiekow. Loving mom of Tom (Joan) Kiekow and Marianne (the late Lawrence) DeGrace. Dearest "Gigi" of Bill (Amy) DeGrace, Jane (Dave) Latona, Ann Marie (Gary) Pilo, Kathryn (Dale) Trudell, Susan (Jon) Brezovar, Lynn (Greg) Godec and Nancy (Eric) Johnson. Dear sister-in-law of...

Maryann M. Schmidt

Maryann M. Schmidt

Dec 26, 2010

Schmidt, Maryann M. (nee Ambroziak) Found peace on December 26, 2010 at the age of 70. Loving wife of Francis "Frank" for 36 years. Loving mother of Duane and Roberta (Preston Sr.) Perkins. Loving step-mother of Carol (Jerry) Joplin, Gail (Tim) Carson and the late Sandra. Loving grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Further survived by other relatives...

Orville J. Lemke

Orville J. Lemke

Dec 24, 2010

Was born to eternal life while surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 24, 2010, age 85 years. Orville is survived by the love of his life and beloved wife of 62 years, Marion (nee Wiesner). Loving Daddy of Stephanie (Bruce) Bogust, Ronald (Sue), Mary (Michael) Watters, Jerry (Tammy), Christopher (Diane), Joel (Jean), Carolynne (Kevin) Fugate, Thomas (Terri) and...

Russell J. Schmidt

Russell J. Schmidt

Dec 23, 2010

Entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 23, 2010, age 77 years. Beloved husband of 52 years of Lois Ann Schmidt (Tarkowski). Loving father of John (Nancy), Daniel (Nancy), Ann (Chuck) Rohrer, Christopher (Sherry), Andrew (Lynn), Mary (Tad) Krawczyk, and Sara (Mark) Kittridge. Cherished grandfather of Nathan and Libby Schmidt; Connor, Sarah, Matthew and Patrick Schmidt; Willie, Sally and Rosie...

Joan E. Kolbow

Joan E. Kolbow

Dec 22, 2010

Passed away on December 22, 2010, in Leesbburg, FL at the age of 81 years old. Joan was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 17, 1929 and resided there until the mid 1980's. In Milwaukee, she worked at "Living Church Magazine Publishing" and also at the "Variety Club of Milwaukee". She then moved to Leesburg, FL where she resided with...

Frank L. Domanek

Frank L. Domanek

Dec 21, 2010

Domanek, Frank L. Born into Eternal Life on December 21, 2010 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of Annette (nee Winkelmann) for 65 years. Loving father of Lynnette (Patrick) Kwiatkowski, Kathleen (Peter) Romenesko, Carole (Thomas) Hetrick, and Dale (Kelleen). Loving grandfather of Timothy, Bryan, Jonathan, Danika, Matthew, Katie, Amy and great grandfather of Joshua, Evie, and Aaron. Dear brother...

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