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Florence B. Charapata

Florence B. Charapata

Mar 12, 2010

(nee Reith) joined her beloved husband Frank J. Charapata in heaven on March 12, 2010. She died peacefully in her home overlooking Lake Michigan surrounded by her family. Florence was predeceased by her parents Adolph and Bertha Reith, sister Helen (Fred) Parent, brothers Henry and Harold (Evelyn), and her dearly beloved son Dr. Francis P. Charapata. Florence is survived by...

Jeanette V. Whalen

Jeanette V. Whalen

Mar 9, 2010

Whalen, Jeanette V. (nee Gielow) Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 age 86 years. joining her beloved husband Donald A. Whalen. Dear mother of David (Amanda) and Donna Whalen. Loving grandmother of Shawn (Crystal), Kyle (Allie), Janelle and Keriann Whalen. Special great-grandmother of Morrigan, Damien and Malik. Fond sister-in-law of Patricia (Poul) Larsen and Patrick (Mary Anne) Whalen. Further survived by other...

Valeria Alice Janiszewski

Valeria Alice Janiszewski

Mar 9, 2010

Janiszewski, Valeria A. (nee Barbasiewicz) Found peace Tuesday, March 9, 2010 age 92 years. Beloved wife of the late George Janiszewski. Loving mother of Evelyn (the late Arthur) Schnell and Julianne (John) Chitko. Proud grandmother of Michael Schnell, Lisa (Sean) Girdaukas, Jeffrey Chitko, James (Tonya) Chitko, Joseph Chitko and John Chitko. Dear great-grandma of Katherine and Rosemary Chitko. Also survived...

Oscar Oberlander

Oscar Oberlander

Mar 8, 2010

Born to eternal life on Monday, March 8, 2010, age 81 years. Beloved husband of the late Betty (nee Lemley). Survived by 4 children and spouses, 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters, 1 brother, other loving family and friends. Visitation at Funeral Home Sunday, March 14, 2010, 1-4 PM. Funeral Service at 3 PM. Interment and military honors, Monday, 10...

Roland "Rocky" Verbraken

Roland "Rocky" Verbraken

Mar 7, 2010

Of South Milwaukee, born to eternal life Sunday, March 7, 2010 age 95 years. Beloved husband for 67 years of Elaine (nee Christel). Dear father of John (Joanne) Verbraken and Roxane Schumacher. Loving grandfather of Kristin (Dan) Birkholz, Corrie Verbraken and Daniel Schumacher. Special great-grandfather of Jack and Cameron. Brother-in-law of Bill Hirman, Patricia (Dave) Biasco, Bill Christel and Mary...

Fara Viviano

Fara Viviano

Mar 7, 2010

(nee Vitale) Born To Eternal Life on Sunday, March 7, 2010. Age 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Loving mother of Grace (Vincent) Matranga. Cherished grandmother of Lisa (Chris) D'Acquisto and Laura (Todd) Zelinski. Treasured great-grandmother of Sofia and Anthony D'Acquisto, Daniel and Logan Zelinski. Dear sister of Grace (the late John) Matranga, Josephine (the late Joe) Garofalo...

Joseph A. Digiorgio

Joseph A. Digiorgio

Mar 5, 2010

DiGiorgio, Joseph A. Went home to the Lord on Friday, March 5, 2010, age 57 years. Loving husband and soulmate of Rachel (nee Mull). Loving and inspirational father to Joseph III (Jill) DiGiorgio and Laura (David) Scott. Adoring "Grampie" of Sylvia Bella, Dominic David and Jacob Joseph. Cherished son of Ramona and the late Joseph DiGiorgio. Dearest brother of Bill...

Ethel Marie Hinz

Ethel Marie Hinz

Mar 5, 2010

Hinz, Ethel M. Received the Crown of Life on Friday, March 5, 2010, age 85 years. Cherished sister of Dorothy (the late Willard) Kutz. Dearest aunt of Gary, Kenneth (Cynthia) and Randall (Rhonda) Kutz. Further survived by other family members, her church family and many dear friends. Visitation at TUESDAY March 9th, 2010 from 9-11 AM at ST. LUCAS EV....

Patricia M. Weins

Patricia M. Weins

Mar 4, 2010

Weins, Patricia M. Thursday, March 4, 2010, age 57 years. Beloved sister of Kathleen (Terry) Rieck, Karen (Phillip) Prizwan, Robert (Barbara) and James (Mary) Weins. Further survived by other family and friends. Private family services were held.

Walter W. Grohowski

Walter W. Grohowski

Mar 4, 2010

Grohowski, Walter W. Born to eternal life on Thursday, March 4, 2010, age 79 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Caroline Grohowski. Loving brother and best friend of Joyce Grohowski. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 10-11 AM. Funeral Service at 11 AM. Interment and military...

Bernice C. Gutsch

Bernice C. Gutsch

Mar 3, 2010

Gutsch, Bernice C. (nee Kieckbusch) Went to join her beloved husband, Raymond P. Gutsch, on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, age 92 years. Beloved mom of Paul (Patricia) Gutsch and Barbara (Thomas) Wallner. Loving grandma of Carolyn McCormick, Dorothy "Dorie" (Andy) Kluess, Eric Munzinger, Adam (fiance-Misty Martens) Munzinger, David Munzinger, Thomas (Kenna) Wallner, Nolan Wallner, Jarrod (fiance-Lisa Long) Wallner and Kim...

Richard G. Simons

Richard G. Simons

Mar 3, 2010

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 age 90 years. Beloved husband for 67 years of Lucille (nee Schmidt). Dear father of Jon W. (Noelle) Simons, Lynn (Robert) Salzwedel, Mark (Karen) Simons and Julie (Richard) Tollefson. Loving grandfather of Jon R. (Michelle) Simons. Cristine (Todd) Luebstorff, Rebecca (Brad) Berger, Laura (Brian) Palicka, Anne (Chad) Blanke, Catherine and Mary Simons. Further survived by 12...

Mary Jane Pacholski

Mary Jane Pacholski

Mar 1, 2010

Went to be with the Lord while visiting in Sun City West Arizona. Beloved wife of the late Conrad. Dearest mother of Michael (Mary), Thomas (Karen), Mary Sue (Steven) Ihde, the late David (Tina). Fun-Loving grandma of Lisa (Jeremy) Lentz, Tim, Mandy, Bonnie, Brian, Katie and Daniel Pacholski, Aaron and Annie Ihde. Preceded in death by her brothers Maurice, Patrick...

Walter R. Johnson

Walter R. Johnson

Mar 1, 2010

Johnson, Walter R. Found peace on Monday, March 1, 2010, age 98 years. Beloved husband for 73 years of Doris (nee Marks). Cherished dad of Mary Ellen (the late Kenneth) Haug, Richard, Stephen Johnson and the late Martha (Chuck) DeGraw. Dear grandpa of Mark, Martin, David, the late Daniel and Charles. Great-grandpa of Alicia, Anna, Jaime, Alex, Christian, Jonathon and...

Gloria Jean Woodward

Gloria Jean Woodward

Mar 1, 2010

Woodward, Gloria J. (nee Voss) Born to Eternal Life Monday, March 1, 2010 age 79 years. Beloved wife for 57 years of Seth. Cherished sister of Yvonne (the late Ervin) Wojtasiak, Ervin (the late Betty) Voss and the late Robert (Betty) Voss. Dear niece of Betty (William) Pollack and Lucille Tranter. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....

Eileen Ann Zeisse

Eileen Ann Zeisse

Feb 28, 2010

Zeisse, Eileen A. (nee Emerich) Born to Eternal Life of Sunday, February 28, 2010 age 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Ziesse. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Deborah), Dennis (Woodeen) and Judy Zeisse. Proud grandma of Denine, David, Angela, Nicholas, Chrystal (John) and Tiffany. Great-grandma of Hannah, Brookelyn and A.J. Also survived by sisters, nieces, nephews, other family and...

Michael Peter Fuscsick

Michael Peter Fuscsick

Feb 27, 2010

Fuscsick, Michael Peter Born June 12, 1956 in Bad Kissingen, Germany and died February 27, 2010 of Sudden Heart Failure in Milwaukee. After completing his education at Mother Seton School and St. Joseph's High School in Emmitsburg, Maryland, he re-located to Milwaukee. He held positions with the U.S. Treasury Department, the U.S. Postal Services, a local transportation company and distinguished...

Brian J. Grasso

Brian J. Grasso

Feb 26, 2010

Grasso, Brian John Born to Eternal Life on Friday, February 26, 2010. A loving father and devoted brother. Survived by son, Antonio (fiancee Lorrah); brother, Bruce (Linda) and grandsons, Vincent and Holden Grasso. He will be remembered and missed by Sandra (Bob) Forrest, Julie and Steven Wroblewski, Kim Grasso, Gina Begos, other relatives and friends. Memorial visitation at the funeral...

Guido Dimatteo

Guido Dimatteo

Feb 26, 2010

DiMatteo, Guido Entered into eternal life on Friday, February 26, 2010 age 72 years. Guido is survived by his wife of 42 years Inita (nee Roberts). Loving father of Tanya (Bobby) Fleener Jr. Cherished "Nonno" of Alyssia and Sabrina. Dear brother of Pasquale (Tina) and Bruno (Maria). Brother-in-law of Ivars (Dace). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and...

Irene Louise Slanovich

Irene Louise Slanovich

Feb 25, 2010

Slanovich, Irene L. (nee Kapustka) Born to eternal life on Thursday, February 25, 2010, age 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Adolph F. Slanovich. Loving mother of Carol (Lon) Blakey, Arlene (Doug) Williams, Janet (Charles) Brandt and Kenneth (Donna) Slanovich. Further survived by 7 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Visitation on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 10-11 AM...

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