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Irene M. Wicinski

Irene M. Wicinski

May 23, 2009

Wicinski, Irene M. (nee Marciniak) Found peace on Saturday, May 23, 2009 age 90. Preceded in death by her husband Anthony and daughter Susan. Survived by her son Tom and daughter Sandy. Grandmother of Lisa and Lynette. Great-grandmother of Savannah, Hailey and Kaiden. Best friend of Helen Welgosh for over 75 years. Visitation on THURSDAY May 28 from 9:30-10:30 AM...

Ann Marie Schanz

Ann Marie Schanz

May 22, 2009

SCHANZ, Ann Marie (nee Kubash) Entered Eternal Life on Friday, May 22, 2009 age 76. Beloved wife of the late Heinz Schanz. Loving mother of John W. (Bonnie) Schanz, David H. (Nancy) Schanz and Susan (Jim) Wetzel. Proud grandma of Leah, Jason, Adam and Jon Schanz; Jennifer, Nicholas and Samantha Wetzel. Great-grandma of Nicholas Jr. and Daniel Wetzel. Dear sister...

Leona F. Morbeck

Leona F. Morbeck

May 20, 2009

(nee Griffin) Went to join her beloved husband, Walter F. Morbeck; sons, Leon and Rudolf Morbeck and granddaughter, Anna Marie Morbeck on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, age 94 years. Dearest mother-in-law of Barbara Morbeck and Mary Ann Panasuk. Proud grandma of David (Lisa) Morbeck. Great-granny of Sasha, Zachary, Corey and Trevor Morbeck. Also survived by other relatives and many friends....

Betty Jane Schmidt

Betty Jane Schmidt

May 19, 2009

Was Born To Eternal Life on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 Age 86 years. Preceded in death by her husbands, James F. Flower and Richard J. Schmidt. Loving mother of Richard (Margaret) Flower, Sandra Hayes and Peggy (Nick) Latona. Dear step-mother of Billy (Jan) Schmidt, Anita (Foy) Taff, Linda Davenport and Richard "Butch" (Marilyn) Schmidt. Cherished grandmother of James (Cindy) and...

Anita H. Norris

Anita H. Norris

May 18, 2009

Norris, Anita H. (nee Rossow) Found peace on Monday, May 18, 2009, age 89 years. Beloved wife for 68 years of Frank J. Norris. Loving mother of Gerald (Mei Ying) Norris and John (Sally) Norris. Proud grandmother of Michael (Cheri) Norris, Becky (Tony) DeRosia, Kim (Anthony) Alessi and Sue (Brock) Weiss. Dear sister of Shirley (Ken) Klump. Sister-in-law of Carl...

Michael G. Petersen

Michael G. Petersen

May 17, 2009

Mike lost his battle with mesothelioma on Sunday, May 17, 2009 in the wonderful care of the Columbia Hospice Care, at the age of 62 years. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Schulz). Dear father of Melanie (David) DeQuardo and Melissa (Michael) Gajewski. Loving grandpa of Marissa, Alexis, Ella and Mikey. Son of Lois Hoar and the late Irving Petersen. Brother...

Mary  Ann Brieske

Mary Ann Brieske

May 17, 2009

Brieske, Mary Ann (nee Choinski) Born to eternal life on Sunday, May 17, 2009, age 82 years. Preceded in death by her granddaughter Laura and brother Adrian Choinski. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Brieske. Devoted mother of John (Jane) Loomis, Catherine Loomis, Thomas (Jeannie) Brieske, Barbara (Todd) Mainville, Robert (Mary) Brieske and Fredrick (Margaret) Brieske. Further survived by 13...

Angeline F. Kendzierski

Angeline F. Kendzierski

May 17, 2009

(nee Garstecki) Born to eternal life on Sunday, May 17, 2009, age 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Kendzierski. Loving mother of Fr. James Kendzierski, OFM. St. Francis Friary, Mishawaka, IN and Robert (the late Kathleen) Kendzierski of Milwaukee and her late infant son, William. Dearest grandmother of Robert (LeAnne), Cynthia, James (Collette), Mary, Katherine, Nicholas Kendzierski. Dear...

Frank J. Bagin

Frank J. Bagin

May 14, 2009

Thursday, May 14, 2009. Age 81 years. Beloved husband of the late Betty Jane Bagin. Loving father of Diane (Clarence) Montgomery and Larry (Julie) Bagin. Cherished grandfather of Daniel (Sarah) Montgomery, Sharon (Gary) Beuth, Michael Bagin, Wendy Gilchrist, Tina (Michael) Alphin and Tammy (Craig) Kasprovich. Dear great-grandfather of Ethan Bagin, Crystal, Brittany and Allison Gilchrist, Brenna and Molly Montgomery, Kala...

Peter M. Piacentine

Peter M. Piacentine

May 14, 2009

Pete died unexpectedly on Thurs. May 14, 2009. Age 55 years. Preceded in the recent death by Kathy Piacentine. Survived by their children; Nicole (fianc Brett Willoughby) Piacentine, Michelle (Francisco) Rivera and Steven Piacentine. Beloved son of Peter A. Piacentine and the late Mary (nee Soba) Grandfather of Faith and Francisco Jr. Cherished brother of Paul (Jean), Mary K. (Joseph)...

Elizabeth Pum

Elizabeth Pum

May 14, 2009

PUM, Elizabeth "Betty" Born on May 25, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI. Found peace Thursday, May 14, 2009 age 77. Loving sister of Robert (Janis) and Frank (Nancy) Pum. Dear aunt of Lynda (Steve) Siewert, Michael (Lisa) and Erick Pum. Niece of Conrad (Gladys) Heinemann. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation on MONDAY, May 18 at RESURRECTION EV. LUTHERAN...

Kenneth Victor Lorbeck

Kenneth Victor Lorbeck

May 13, 2009

Lorbeck, Kenneth V. Was called to heaven to do spring gardening on May 13, 2009 at the age of 77. Loving husband of 49 years to Bernice (nee Switalski) Lorbeck. Cherished father of three daughters, Deb (Bob) Frank, Deanna (Mike) Hagen, and Denise (Todd) Drost. Treasured grandpa and "papa" of Kenny and Madeline Frank, Adam and Eric Hagen, and Rachel,...

Michael C. Manson

Michael C. Manson

May 13, 2009

Passed away peacefully after a short illness Tuesday, May 12 2009 age 64 years. Preceded in death by his father Charles and brother Gregory. Loving son of Josephine (nee Grabner). Dear brother of Joe (Janell) and Charlotte Manson. Will also be missed by his canine companion Harley. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Family and friends are welcome to...

Carol P. Broitzman

Carol P. Broitzman

May 12, 2009

(nee Dix) Went to join her beloved husband, Leslie C. Broitzman on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, age 92 years. Loving mother of Jerry (Mary) Broitzman and Judy (Jeff) Daub. Proud grandma of Jerry (Dorothy) Broitzman, Kristen (Hideo) Kajiwara, Dana (Ron) Grennier, Matthew (Kerri) Daub, Keri-Ayn (Mike) Hough. Dearest great-grandma of Mignon, Justin, Jasmine, Ryan, Maximus, Leopold, Mary-Kate, August, Troy, MacKenzie,...

Ellen Nora Cardin

Ellen Nora Cardin

May 12, 2009

Cardin, Ellen N. (nee Malette) Found peace on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, age 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry Cardin. Loving mother of Kathleen, Roger, Richard Cardin and Carolyn (Wally) Robertson. Dearest grandma of Eddy Callaway, Isaac Callaway, Sara Cardin, Elizabeth Cardin and Brian Kubash. Also survived by other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Friday,...

Robert T. Blair

Robert T. Blair

May 12, 2009

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 age 25 years, following an automobile accident. Beloved son of Roxanne Blair and the late Gerald Biddle. Fond step-son of Thomas Snider. Dear grandson of Maxine Blair and Joan Biddle. Further survived by other family and many good friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home FRI May 15th 4-8 PM. Funeral Services SAT at 10 AM. Entombment...

Charles A. Knowles

Charles A. Knowles

May 11, 2009

Knowles, Charles A.. Was Born To Eternal Life on Monday, May 11, 2009 Age 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Violet M. Knowles. Loving father of Linda (Peter) Hohm and Debra (Ray) Jones. Cherished grandfather of Christopher Knowles and Andrew Mierzwinski (Andrea Haug). Dear great-grandfather of Devon and Izabella. Step-grandfather of Sheila and Shannon Jones, Eric Hohm and Penny...

Kathy Marie Piacentine

Kathy Marie Piacentine

May 11, 2009

Piacentine, Kathy M. (nee Rahn) May 11, 2009, age 54 years, after a 5 year courageous battle with cancer. Loving mother of Nicole (fianc-Brett Willoughby) Piacentine, Michelle (Francisco) Rivera and Steven Piacentine. Loving grandma of Faith and Francisco Jr. Dearest daughter of Virginia and the late Melvin Rahn. Beloved sister of Janet (John) Maciolek. Also survived by other family and...

Praksyda  Stramowski

Praksyda Stramowski

May 11, 2009

STRAMOWSKI, Praksyda "Sadie" (nee Zielinski) Found peace on Monday, May 11, 2009 at South Pointe Healthcare Facility. She would have reached her 100th birthday on June 29. Preceded in death by her husband Edmund, all her brothers, sisters and one grandchild, Anne. Fond mother of Alice (the late Raymond) Rapey, Esther (the late Ronald) Mussa and Ralph (Carol) Stramowski. Further...

Henry Rychlik

Henry Rychlik

May 9, 2009

Rychlik, Henry Went to join his beloved wife Ludomira "Mira" (nee Plewa) on Saturday, May 9, 2009, five days shy of his 87th birthday. Loving and caring father of Andrew and Christine (Peter) Frymark. Devoted and proud grandpa of Lisa and Steven. Fond brother-in-law of Ursula (Joseph) Heil. Dear uncle of Mark, Nicki, Michelle and Adrian Immekus and their families....

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