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Barry J. Sokol

Barry J. Sokol

Jun 8, 2009

Sokol, Barry J. Monday, June 8, 2009, age 50 years. Dear father of Stacy, Andy and Danny. Loving grandfather of Quinten. Dear son of Robert and Rita. Fond Brother of Brian. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home MON June 15th 9:30-10:30 AM. Memorial Services will take place at 10:30 AM PRASSER-KLECZKA SOUTH SUBURBAN CHAPEL...

William James Musha

William James Musha

Jun 7, 2009

MUSHA, William J. "Bill" Sunday, June 7, 2009 age 75 years. Loving husband of 51 years to Sonja "Soni." Beloved dad of Michael, Danny, Laurie and the late Steve. Proud gramps of Sean and his four-legged companion Berrit. Dear brother of Marion (John) and their families, Joan (Pat) and their families, the late Rita (Vern) and their families, the late...

Donald C. Haight

Donald C. Haight

Jun 7, 2009

Entered into the fullness of Eternal Life on Sunday, June 7, 2009, age 78 years. Most Beloved and Cherished Husband for 58 years of Gladys (nee Paprocki). Loving and Caring Father of Thomas, Sr. (Debbie), David (Lauren), JoAnn (Daniel) Busalacchi and John (Rhonda) Haight, preceded in death by Mary Beth, his Precious Daughter. Loving Grandfather of Thomas, Jr. and Eric...

Joseph "Ron" B. Kmet

Joseph "Ron" B. Kmet

Jun 5, 2009

Was Born To Eternal Life on Friday, June 5, 2009. Age 39 years. Cherished son of Joseph A. and Rose Kmet. Loving brother of Sarah (Paul) Kmet-Hunt. Dear uncle of Ian and David Hunt. Dear nephew of Barbara (the late Gary) Hartmann, Catherine (the late Gerald) Kelly and Elizabeth (Bruce) Bauer. Further survived by other family members, co-workers, friends and...

Stanley J. Andrzejewski

Stanley J. Andrzejewski

Jun 5, 2009

Born to eternal life on Friday, June 5, 2009, age 81 years. Beloved husband for 38 years of Rita (nee Cybell). Dearest brother of Casey (Bernie) and the late Edward (Kathleen) Andrzejewski. Dear brother-in-law of Arthur Cybell. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation Wednesday, June 10, 9:30-10:30 AM at ST. JOHN KANTY CHURCH, 966 W....

Jeffrey M. Buth

Jeffrey M. Buth

Jun 4, 2009

Found peace and was re-united with his father, Robert Buth, on Thursday, June 4, 2009, age 32 years. Loving dad of Alexis and Alana. Cherished son of Joanne Buth. Beloved brother of Alisa (Manny) Treviso. Soul mate of Jessica Andino. Fond uncle of Anthony Treviso. Dear nephew of Lynn Ann Schroeder and Mary (Gary) Guendert. Preceded in death by his...

Mary C. Farano

Mary C. Farano

Jun 3, 2009

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at the age of 95. Wife of the late Phil Farano. Dear mother of Lucille (Sam) Purpero and Phyllis (Roman) Gozdziewski. Mary loved her family and enjoyed being part of the lives of her grandchildren Cathy (Phil) Roszak, Susie (Mike) Oszuscik, Margie (Tim) Kezman, Phillip (Julee) Purpero, Mary (John) Nordstrom and Christina Purpero. Mary also loved...

Eugene Fred Schulz

Eugene Fred Schulz

Jun 2, 2009

Found peace on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, age 55 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Kathy (nee Werner). Loving father of Miriah (Shawn) Marx, Adam, Chad and Kelli Schulz, Neil and Ryan (Jacqueline) Beckman. Proud Grandpa Freddy of Cheyenne, Rhianne, Athenna, Rose and Amber. Brother of Scherle (Jim) Barth, Elaine (the late Ed) Fenton, Phillip (Trudy) Schulz, Mary (Rory)...

Catherine M. Herka

Catherine M. Herka

Jun 2, 2009

Herka, Catherine M. (nee Rein) Left us unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 age 48 years. Beloved wife of Todd Herka and the late Patrick Rosati. Loving mother of Frances. Dear sister of Roger (Carol) Hecker, Michael, Louis, Timothy, Joseph and George Rein. Daughter of the late George and Frieda Rein. Further survived by other family and many friends. Visitation...

Mathew M. Lueck

Mathew M. Lueck

Jun 2, 2009

Of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Franklin, left us unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, age 31 years. Cherished son of Michael and Lynn (nee Jonokuchi). Loving brother of Jessica Lueck. Dear grandson of Walter and Loretta Lueck and Eddie Jonokuchi. Preceded in death by his grandmothers Helen and Misako Jonokuchi. Also loved and remembered by aunts, uncles, cousins, other family...

Ella Elizabeth Jacobsen

Ella Elizabeth Jacobsen

Jun 1, 2009

Jacobsen, Ella E. (nee Swendsen) Found peace Monday, June 1, 2009 age 92. Beloved wife of the late John E.P. Jacobsen. Loving mother of Peter (Mary) and Karen Jacobsen. Dear grandmother of Joanna and Christine Jacobsen. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation on Wednesday, June 3 at CLEMENT MANOR CHAPEL-3939 So. 92nd St from 9:30-11 AM. Funeral Service...

Delores S. Rieckhoff

Delores S. Rieckhoff

May 31, 2009

Delores rose to her eternal life on May 31, 2009 at the age of 87 yrs. After her long battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Donald Rieckhoff, Loving mother of Patricia (Bruce) Meyer, Conrad (Barbara) Rieckhoff, Cathy (Merle) Messerschmidt, Judy Ward, and Frank (Sharon ) Damico. Proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 3 great-greatgrandchildren. Delores'...

Rocko L. Picciolo Sr.

Rocko L. Picciolo Sr.

May 30, 2009

Saturday, May 30, 2009 age 81 years. Beloved husband for 58 years of Audrey (nee Ewert). Dear father of Rocko Jr. and Pete (Meg) Picciolo. Loving grandfather of Alex, Kate, Lizzie and Jillian. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Private services were held with the family. Special thanks to the caregivers at Close To Home. Memorials appreciated to the...

Donald "Rocky" D.  Herman

Donald "Rocky" D. Herman

May 30, 2009

Saturday, May 30, 2009 Age 78 years. Beloved husband of Rosemary fro 59 years. Loving father of Todd (Donna) and Rocky Herman. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Laura and Sarah Herman. Further survived by other family members and many dear friends. Memorial visitation at the Funeral Home TUES. June 2, 2009 from 4-7 PM. Rocky was a former of Golden Gloves...

Nancy Ann Zippel

Nancy Ann Zippel

May 29, 2009

Zippel, Nancy Ann Age 79, of Whitefish Bay, May 29, 2009. Much loved wife of the late Walter and loving mother of Carol Ann, and the late Beth Ellen and Lisa Mary. Further survived by sister and brother in laws, cousin in law Candise Graff, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. For nearly twenty years Nancy worked as supervisor to...

Marvin L. Chmielewski

Marvin L. Chmielewski

May 28, 2009

Born to eternal life on Thursday, May 28, 2009, age 77 years. Beloved husband of Audrey (nee Mastopietro). Loving dad of Elizabeth (William) Wos and Robert (Kristine) Chmielewski. Proud grandpa of Michael, Lisa, Thomas, Becky, Jessie and Emily. Great-grandpa of Ava. Also survived by other family and friends. Marvin was a retiree of the Allen Bradley Company, a U.S. Army...

Joseph A. Thanig

Joseph A. Thanig

May 25, 2009

Thanig, Joseph A. Monday, May 25, 2009 age 95 years. Beloved husband for 70 years of Gertrude (nee Witter). Dear father of David, Dale (Bonnie) and Dennis (Renee). Loving grandfather of Jen, Jeffrey (Sarah), Wendy (Joseph) Walters, James (Lisa), Nathan (Soumya), Sarah (David) Ericson, Scott, Rachel, Katie and Carolyn. Special great-grandfather of Kayli, Alie, Samuel and Lydia. Further survived by...

Emelia Valeria Kopka

Emelia Valeria Kopka

May 25, 2009

Kopka, Emelia V. "Millie" (nee Petryk) Found peace on Monday, May 25, 2009, age 89 years. Beloved wife for 68 years of Walter Kopka. Loving mom of Beverly (Donald) Papierniak, Barbara (the late Gerald) Peters, Kathleen (Henry) Steare and Leonard (Sherrilyn) Kopka. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Visitation on Friday, May 29, 9:30-11AM at...

Anne F. Lounsbery

Anne F. Lounsbery

May 24, 2009

(nee Regis) Born to eternal life on Saturday, May 24, 2009, age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late George Lounsbery. Dear mother of the late Patte (Stuart) Levin and Barbe (the late Patrick) Weed. Loving grandmother of Ryan (Heidi) and the late Nick Weed. Special great-grandmother of Jillian and Olivia. Dear sister of Lucy Regis, the late Peter Regis...

Joann H. Banaszynski

Joann H. Banaszynski

May 23, 2009

Banaszynski, Joann H. "Jennie" (Nee Mozejewski) Age 90 years of Franklin, Died peacefully at home on Saturday, May 23, 2009. She was born August 24, 1918 in Milwaukee. She married Peter Banaszynski in March of 1940. He preceded her in death in 1971. Joann is the cherished mother of Barbara (the late Lawrence) Hintz of Milwaukee. Jerome (Darlene) of West...

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