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Frances J. Serak

Frances J. Serak

Aug 5, 2009

(nee Hodas), Born to eternal life on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 age 86 years. Beloved wife of Anthony "Tony" Serak. Dear mother of Robert (Jan) and Daniel Serak and Margie (Bruce) Bowen. Loving grandmother of Benjamin and Jeffrey (Anne), whom she treasured. Fond sister of Margaret (Erv) Dudzik and Steve Hodas. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation SAT...

Lauris R. Reichard

Lauris R. Reichard

Aug 4, 2009

Reichard, Lauris R. (nee Awe) Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Age 78 years. Loving mother of Scott Reichard and Julie (Keith) McNeely. Adored grandmother of Kirsten Reichard and Colin McNeely. Preceded in death by her parents Isabel and Laurence Awe. Also survived by other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home SATURDAY, August 8, 2009 from 9 11 AM. Funeral...

Mike Gallo

Mike Gallo

Aug 4, 2009

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 age 75 years. Mike is survived by his wife Mary, sons Michael (Sharon) and Vincent, granddaughters Erica Gallo and Meghan Elvington who he adored and treasured. Brother of Frances (Ed) Murphy and brother-in-law of Clyde Carroll. Preceded in death by his siblings Vincent (Rosemary), Anna, Mary (Steve) Gagliano, Rose, Concetta "Tina" Carroll and Jeanette (Jim) King....

Audrey Violet Schmidt

Audrey Violet Schmidt

Aug 1, 2009

Schmidt, Audrey V. (nee Neumann) Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, August 1, 2009, age 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Daniel J. Schmidt. Dear mother of Susan (Steve) Wacek, Phyllis (Roy) Patzke, Linda (Dale) Masbruch, Daniel (JoAnn), Diane (Nick) Karabon, Dennis, Jennifer (Bryan) Fabry. Special mother-in-law of Corrie Schmidt. Dear grandmother of Felicia, Jason, Audra, Jared, Melissa, Allison,...

Kenneth  Ray Lemmer

Kenneth Ray Lemmer

Jul 31, 2009

LEMMER, KENNETH RAY Friday, July 31, 2009 at age 82. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Soderberg). Dear father of Janice Zastrow, loving grandfather of Ken (Heather) Zastrow and Anna (Matthew) Koenig. Special great-grandfather of Logan Ray and Gavin Ray. Further survived by other family members and numerous friends. Ken was a graduate of Bay View High School where he won...

Leonard J. Mezwinski

Leonard J. Mezwinski

Jul 30, 2009

Mezwinski, Leonard J. Was Born To Eternal Life on Thursday, July 30, 2009. Age 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Virginia. Loving father of Gary (Kathy) Nations, Jean (Garry) Mayhugh and David Mezwinski. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Jacklyn (Adam) and James. Dear brother of Ralph Mezwinski and Carol (the late Norbert) Szada. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family...

Elena P. Lara

Elena P. Lara

Jul 29, 2009

Lara, Elena P. Ma'Nena (nee Palos), Wednesday. July 29, 2009 age 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Roberto L. Lara. Loving mother of Gloria (Ramon) Verdin, Irma (Enrique) Martinez, Mabel (Armando) Lopez, Blanca (the late Eduardo) Carlin, Roberto Lara Jr., Antonia (Francisco) Chavez, Eva Lara, Edith (fianc-Tommy Lopez) Lara and Lourdes (Steven) Alvarado-Moore. Sister of Hermina Cuellar, Tomasa Romero,...

Collette  Rae Bursack

Collette Rae Bursack

Jul 26, 2009

Bursack, Collette Rae (nee Grochowski). Sunday, July 26, 2009, age 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Allen L. Bursack. Dear cousin of Trudy (Bob) Froh, Roxanne (Jim) Wegner and Tammy Tyree. Further survived by nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home MON AUG. 3rd 11AM-1:30 PM. Funeral Services at 1:30 PM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Collette was a...

Cindy M. Lucht

Cindy M. Lucht

Jul 25, 2009

(nee Schroeder) Saturday, July 25, 2009, age 52 years. Beloved wife for 28 years of Nick. Loving mom of Samantha, Rebecca, Peter, Nathaniel, Sarah and Nicholas. Cherished daughter of Marlyn and the late Lowell Schroeder. Dear sister of Gregg, Debra (Jim) Miller and Lori (Rick) Hardy. Dear daughter-in-law of Kenneth (Carol) and the late Barbara. Also survived by nieces, nephews,...

Richard A. Michalski

Richard A. Michalski

Jul 25, 2009

Saturday, July 25, 2009 age 61 years. Beloved husband for 32 years of Karen (nee Calteux). Cherished son of Mary and the late Arthur Michalski. Loving son-in-law of Dolores and the late Raymond Calteux. Dear brother-in-law of Tom (Kim), Dave (Jeanne), Chuck (Mary), Mike (Laura) and Pat Calteux. Special cousin of Mary Jane (Fred) Stamm, Nancy Kresse, Mark (Phyllis) Wilson...

John T. Jocham

John T. Jocham

Jul 24, 2009

JOCHAM, John T. Born to Eternal Life on Friday, July 24, 2009 age 82. Beloved husband for 56 years of Joanne (nee Hafeman). Loving father of Jan (Joyce) Jocham, Jeaneane (Bob) Brownlow, Jay (Mary) Jocham and Joel (Janet) Jocham. Proud grandfather of Jonathan and Joshua Jocham; Jason (Elie) Kimpel; Jinialle Brownlow; Anna Jocham; Andrew and Sarah Jocham. Great-grandfather of Emma...

Herman A. Schorrak

Herman A. Schorrak

Jul 23, 2009

Schorrak, Herman A. Thursday, July 23, 2009 age 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Lillian (nee Krause). Dear father of Beverly (James) Nehring and Robert (Donna) Schorrak. Loving grandfather of Jonathan (Jill), Heidi, Jennifer (Will), Laura (Shawn), Dana and Denise. Great-grandfather of Lauren, Lillian and Tory. Step-brother of Herman Schultz. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation MON...

Amy Verhein (Amanda)

Amy Verhein (Amanda)

Jul 23, 2009

Verhein, Amy (Amanda) With her loving family surrounding her, Amy Verhein (nee Klein) left the world she loved in peace on July 23, 2009, five days before her 86thbirthday. Her legacy includes the smiles, joys, and curiosity she shared with her family; children: Joan (Michael) Airoldi, Mary (David) Forsman, Ruth (James) Brennan, James (Sherry) Verhein, Janice (Gary) Zepnick; grandchildren: Nicole,...

George F. Stollenwerk

George F. Stollenwerk

Jul 22, 2009

Stollenwerk, George F. Wednesday, July 22, 2009 age 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Susan. Cherished father of Kenneth (Katherine) and Gail Stollenwerk. Loving brother of Ervin and the late Edwin Stollenwerk. Dear brother-in-law of Irene Banachowicz. Special cousin of Marilyn Frank. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. The family would like to acknowledge neighbors Dave...

Dorothy Delores Muschinske

Dorothy Delores Muschinske

Jul 21, 2009

Muschinske, Dorothy D. Entered into Heaven Tues. July 21, 2009 Age 82 years Preceded in death by her loving husband LeRoy and her grandson Scott. Dear mom of Diane (Ron) Mick and David (Darlene Martins) Muschinske. Dear Sister of Arlene (Don) Michael. Also loved by 3 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Visitation at FOREST HILL MEMORIAL. PARK CHAPEL...

Ruth Anna Sousha

Ruth Anna Sousha

Jul 21, 2009

Monday, July 20, 2009 age 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Sousha Jr. Cherished mother of Robert "Bob" and Dale Phillips and Susan (Roy) Ratcliff. Step-mother of Maryanne (Dennis) Loppnow, Nancy (Arland) Meye, Joseph (Desiree) Sousha and Roseann (William) Dietrich. Dear sister of James Scwandt and Florence Pacholski. Further survived by 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, other family...

Gordon John Branske

Gordon John Branske

Jul 20, 2009

BRANSKE, Gordon J. "Gordie" Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 20, 2009 age 73. Beloved husband for 54 years of Nancy (nee Jones). Proud father of Wesley, Brian, Butch and Randy. Dear brother of Edward. Also survived by 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be at FOREST HOME LANDMARK CHAPEL, 2405 W. Forest Home Ave. on...

Josephine I. Torres

Josephine I. Torres

Jul 19, 2009

Torres, Josephine I. (nee Defoe), Sunday, July 19, 2009 age 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Felipe G. Torres. Loving mother of Ricardo C. Torres and Barbara R. (Robert E. ) Gross. Dear sister of Elsie Jordain and Henrietta Defoe, Special friend of Mary Elizabeth Long. Proceeded in death by a brother, sisters and her dog, Morgan. Further survived...

James Allen Derosier

James Allen Derosier

Jul 15, 2009

DeRosier, James Allen Tues. July 14, 2009. Age 74 years. Loving husband of the late Ann K. DeRosier. Dear father of James (Barbara), the late Anthony DeRosier and Daniel Kennedy. Further survived by other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Memorial visitation at the Funeral Home TUES, July 21, 2009 from 1-3 PM. Jim was a retiree of Ladish Co....

Gerald C. Jackowski

Gerald C. Jackowski

Jul 15, 2009

Jackowski, Gerald C. Born to eternal life on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, age 79 years. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Theresa. Loving brother of the late Myron (Bernadine) Jackowski. Dearest uncle of Christine (David) Renock, Gregory (Rita) and Gary (Karen) Jackowski. Adoring great-uncle of Jeffrey and Jennifer Renock, Kristen (Ryan) Pieper, Katrina (Jose) Martinez and Alison Schoenfeld (fianc-Scean)....

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