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Robert D. Schamber
Oct 6, 2009
Tue. October 6, 2009 age 72 years. Beloved husband of Rose Marie (nee Piwowarczyk). Dear father of Scott (Veronika) Schamber, Donna (Richie) Allen, David (Carla) Heiden, Susan (Sean) Keegan and Lee (Paula) Heiden. Fond brother of George (Ev) Schamber. Further survived by 9 grandchildren, 2 great-granddaughters, other family and many friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home MON Oct. 12th 4-7...
Ella F. Plath
Oct 6, 2009
(nee Ermi) Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 age 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward Plath. Loving mom of Ken (Pam) Plath. Dearest grandma of Susan (Scott) Campbell, Shelley (Vince) Gradinjan and Kevin (Debbie) Plath. Dear great-grandmother of Kyle, Matt, Amy, Taylor, Kayla and Nick. Sister of Jim Bucci. Preceded in death by siblings John...
Frank A. Hervert
Oct 6, 2009
Formerly of Chicago, IL. Tuesday Oct. 6, 2009 Age 84 years. Beloved husband for 61 years of Rosemarie (nee Stranc). Also loved by one daughter, 3 sons and their families,.including 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, "1" on the way, other family and friends. After proudly serving his country overseas in WWII, he returned home and earned a degree in English and...
Mabel B. Jensen
Oct 4, 2009
(Dretzka) Was Born To Eternal Life on Sunday, October 4, 2009. Age 101 years. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph Jensen and children Lloyd (Rosemarie) Dretzka, Leo (the late Bonnie) Dretzka, Ruth (Francis) Slusar and Paul (the late Audrey) Dretzka. Loving mother of Robert (Marlene) Dretzka. Dear sister of Ida, Ivy, Margaret, Lorna and Reginald. Further survived by...
Stephen G. Rauckman
Oct 4, 2009
Died unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 4th, 2009, age 28 years. He was a graduate of South Milwaukee High School, attended Minneapolis Community Technical College and served in the Navy during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Steve was social, quick to laugh and made friends easily. He loved techno music and when he danced people stopped to watch and get schooled. He could...
Gordon G. Kjer
Oct 3, 2009
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2009 age 87 years. Beloved husband for 61 years of Sophie. Loving father of Lois (Michael) Gerard and Barbara Kjer (Allen Gaurkee). Cherished grandpa of Mathew Gerard (Diana Eaton) and Brian Schweinert. Dear great-grandpa of Ian Gerard. Preceded in death by his sister Gertrude (the late Gilbert) Bieber and brother David Kjer. Treasured...
David Earl Zajac
Oct 3, 2009
Zajac, David E. Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side Saturday, October 3, 2009 age 57 years. Loving husband for 35 years of Lilah (nee Peplinski). Beloved dad of Nick, Becky (Tim) Buscher and Sam Zajac. Proud grandpa of Cara and Quinn. Dearest son of Jane and the late Earl Zajac. Dearest brother of Joan (Gary Moore)...
Lena Helen West
Oct 2, 2009
WEST, Lena H. (nee Dunakey) Passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2009 age 88. Beloved wife of the late Eldon. Loving mother of Jeannie (the late Norman) Delo, Ralph West and Lois (Michael) Taran. Proud grandmother of Susan (Michael) Kurutz, Michael (Kelly) Delo, Sheri Taran-Smith and Amy (Eric) Freeman. Great-grandmother of 8. Also survived by 2 brothers; Leo and...
Jean Marie Fellin
Sep 30, 2009
Fellin, Jean Marie (nee Kuszewski) (Held) Found peace and was reunited with her deceased husband, Narciso Fellin on Friday, October 30, 2009 Age 82 years. Loving mother of Sandra (Gary) Jacobson, James "Jake" (Rose), Lillian (Bruce Chmielewski), Michael (Pamela), Thomas (Denise), Narciso Jerome and Ernest John Held II. Dear grandmother of James (Gwen) Reinhardt, Kimberly, Junior, Chris Jacobson, Jody, Joseph...
Zaiga D. Weare
Sep 29, 2009
(nee Roberts), Tuesday, September 29, 2009 age 58 years. Beloved life partner of Bert Ligon and stepmother of Meredith Ann. Special sister of Inita (Guido) DiMatteo and Ivars (Dace) Roberts. Cherished aunt of Tanya (Bobby) Fleener, Jr, Alex and Lara Roberts. Great-aunt of Alyssia and Sabrina. Further survived by the "Babies" and "Children", other family and many friends. She joins...
Joseph Aidich
Sep 28, 2009
Was Born To Eternal Life on September 28, 2009 age 71 years. He is reunited in death with his parents Joseph and Frances Aidich and sisters Frances and Josephine Cheney, Mary Reed and Frances Italiano. Further survived by his sister Anna (Robert) Feest and brother Frank (Jean) Aidich and will be greatly missed by his many cousins, nieces, nephews, innumerable...
Dorothy L. Boen
Sep 27, 2009
Born on February 26, 1929 and went home on September 27, 2009. Wife of the late Ervin G. Boen. She is survived by her children: Randy (the late Sharon) Boen; Laura Dessereau; Mary Ellen (Donald) Block; and Suzette Boen. Cherished grandmother of Dawn Dessereau, (Timothy Pearson); Brian (Karyn Arnold) Dessereau; Lynn (Michael) Machin; Eric Block (fiance-Jessi); Jason and Nicholas Manyen;...
A.J. Ferraro
Sep 26, 2009
Went to join his beloved wife, Ona (nee Martinetto), on Saturday, September 26, 2009 age 88 years. Loving father of Frank (Jane), John (Joanne) Ferraro and Joy (David) Hall. Cherished grandpa of Katherine, Nick and Anne Ferraro; Justin and Megan Hall. Proud other papa of Mary, Frankie and the late John Francis. Also survived by other family and many friends....
Rita Reinke
Sep 26, 2009
Was Born To Eternal Life on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late James Reinke. Loving father of Michael (Debra), John (Pamela), Monica (Randall) Vogt, Maria (Brian) Carpenter, Richard and Timothy (Lisa) Reinke. Cherished grandma of Krystal, Lindsay, Nicholas, Zachary, Katelyn, Alyssa, Joshua, Lauren, Alexander, Holly, Abigail and Grace. Dear sister of Michael,...
Melvin E. Funk
Sep 26, 2009
Born to eternal life on Saturday, September 26, 2009, age 54 years. Beloved husband and friend for 32 years of Catherine (nee Szocik). Loving dad of Valerie (Ryan) Ellifson, Rachel (Tim) Braun, Melanie Funk and Alex Funk. Proud grandpa of Marshall and Cecilia Ellifson; Audrey, Maggie and Jane Braun. Dear brother of Douglas (Susan) and Laura Funk and Amy Zarr....
Jessie J. Dembski
Sep 25, 2009
(nee Przybysz) Was born to this life on Sept. 17, 1909 and was born to eternal life on September 25, 2009 after celebrating her 100th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Frank Dembski who passed away in 1966. Preceded in death by her parents; Mathew and Mary Przybysz, siblings; Josephine Franecki, Sophie Przybysz, Adam Przybysz, Louise Szyba, Regina Treziak and...
Edward L. Oldakowski
Sep 23, 2009
Went to join his beloved wives, Leona and Annette on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, age 84 years. Dear father of Eileen (Bob) Weyhrich, Gail (Dennis) Schiller, Diane (Mario) DeLuca, Linda Hansen, Rodney (Carrie), LeAnn (Frank) Kleczka, Gordon (Vickie), Terrie (Todd) Bucholtz and Deena (Kurt) Noller. Fond brother of Chet Oldakowski and Janet (Bill) McCarthy. Preceded in death by his granddaughter...
Glenn Richard Nelson
Sep 22, 2009
Of Sugar Camp, formerly of Milwaukee died peacefully on September 22, 2009 age 75 years. Loving father of the late Glenn Allen Nelson, Brenda (Jim) Coulter, Nadine (Bob) Desmarais and Todd (Julie) Nelson. Cherished grandfather of Catrina, Matthew, Marissa, Christopher, Justin, Liane, Jacob, Andrew and Olivia. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home, SATURDAY, October...
Henry W. Gens
Sep 21, 2009
Gens, Henry W. "Hank" Joined his beloved wife Junice (nee Galow) on Monday, September 21, 2009, age 89 years. Dear father of Gregery (Catherine), Garry (JacLynn), Ronald, Laura (James) Kwiecinski, Kristine (John) Clements, Janice (Eddie) Morris. Proud grandfather of Sarah (Tim) Perkins, Zachary and Brian (Jenni) Gens, Mandie (Tim) Brewer, Mitchell and Kevin Gens, Rebecca, Heather (fianc-Kevin Carew), Stephanie and...
Ronald Edward Steck
Sep 21, 2009
Steck, Ronald E. "Ron" Monday, September 21, 2009, age 76 years. Loving father of Gary (Debra) and Janice (fiance Curt Schultheiss). Proud grandpa of Corvan and Robin. Dear brother of James Steck. Uncle of Jeffrey and Gregory Steck. Brother-in-law of Earlene Barber. Special friend of Sally and Hope Groshek, Russell Kotlarek and the late Diance Steck. Also survived by cousin,...
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