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James Richard Smith

James Richard Smith

Mar 1, 2009

Was Born To Eternal Life on Sunday, March 1, 2009. Age 79 years. Beloved husband of LaVerne (nee Drall). Loving father of Janice Spieler, Lauren (David) Smith and Jodi (Jeffrey) Schaefer. Cherished grandpa of April (John) Maciejewski, Lara and Lisel Spieler, Alana, Briana and Lesley Smith, Amanda and Rebecca Schaefer. Dear great-grandpa of Brandon, Kaylie and Tyler. Also survived by...

Robert R. Solverson

Robert R. Solverson

Mar 1, 2009

Passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on March 1, 2009. He was 84 years old. Robert was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He received his Bachelors degree from Harvard University with the Class of 1945 and received a Masters and PhD from California Institute of Technology in Aeronautical Engineering. He lived in the Los Angeles area...

Leona E. Kirby

Leona E. Kirby

Mar 1, 2009

(nee Fritz) Sunday, March 1, 2009 age 94 years. Preceded in death by her husbands Frank Zivens and Robert Kirby. Dear mother of Robert (Marlene) Zivens. Fond sister of Paul (Donna) Fritz and the late Ethel (the late Leonard) Fischer. Special aunt of Carol (Bill) Borchardt, Diane (Ron) Smith and Sandy (Mike) Boeshaar. Further survived by other family and friends....

Joanne J. Rossa

Joanne J. Rossa

Feb 28, 2009

(nee Michalski), Saturday, February 28, 2009 age 79 years. Beloved wife of the late George A. Rossa. Dear mother of Valerie (Robert) Schraml and Stephen (Sandy) Rossa. Loving grandmother of Tony and Tim Schraml; Rebecca and Chelsea Rossa. Fond sister of Lorraine (John) Donner. Further survived by other family , friends and her beloved cat "Toots" Visitation at the Funeral...

George E. Weiss

George E. Weiss

Feb 27, 2009

Found peace on Saturday, February 28, 2009, age 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Rosemarie (nee Florczak). Dearest father of David (Cynthia) Weiss, Gerald (Sandra) Weiss, Janice (Thomas) Ignaszak and Audrey Mielke. Step-father of Kate (Jim) Michalek. Fond brother of Geraldine Ciardo. Brother-in-law of Maxine Weiss. Also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other caring family and friends. Visitation at the...

Alice Stefaniak

Alice Stefaniak

Feb 27, 2009

(nee Wheeler) Born to eternal life on Friday, February 27, 2009, age 92 years. Loving mother of Norman (Marcia) Mieritz, Suzanne (Eugene) Carrao, Nancy (Greg) Killinger, Michael (Kathy) Stefaniak and Sandy (William) Stoudt. Fond step-mother of Paul (Sandra) Stefaniak and Mary Ann Bear. Preceded in death by her son Howard (the late Mary Ann) Mieritz. Also survived by 18 grandchildren,...

Jeffrey Rothmeier

Jeffrey Rothmeier

Feb 26, 2009

Age 68, of Austin, TX (formerly of Milwaukee) passed away Thursday, February 26, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen (nee Retzlaff). Former husband of Sylvia (nee Showers) Williams. Loving father of Ross (Vicki) Rothmeier and Kris (Susan) Voss-Rothmeier. Cherished grandpa of Tiffany and Zachary (Ross); Henry and Ellie (Kris); Christine, Katherine and Jacob (Valencia); Michael and Andrew (Michael); and...

Michael G. Wandsnider

Michael G. Wandsnider

Feb 24, 2009

Found eternal happiness on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, age 64 years. Beloved husband and best friend for 28 years of Carol (nee Bishop). Loving father of Loren (Angie), Shane (Jenny) and Heather (Chuck) Wandsnider. Proud grandpa of Cody, Savannah, Mariah, Anthony, Becky, Alex, Brianna and Charles III. Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Gladys Wandsnider. Dear son-in-law of...

Arlene S. Backes

Arlene S. Backes

Feb 24, 2009

(nee Fink) Entered Eternal Life on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, age 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Backes. Loving sister of the late Elmer T. Fink, the late Gene A. Fink, the late Nancy J. Neeser, Lewis (Sharon) Fink and Sally (Dennis) Zahnow. Dear aunt of Jenny and Phillip Neeser. Also survived by other nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Frances Morella

Frances Morella

Feb 23, 2009

(Nee Miklich) Monday, February 23, 2009, age 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank Morella. Loving mother of Gladys Parsons and June (Daniel) Wiken. Dear sister of Christine Kokalj. Sister-in-law of Jane (Dale) Frey and Charles Morella. Further survived by 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Sat., Feb. 28, 10 AM-12 Noon....

Kerri Beth Stern

Kerri Beth Stern

Feb 23, 2009

Mon. Feb. 23, 2009. Age 42 years. Loving mom of Lauren Stern and Nick (fiance Sandra Hesse) Cherished grandma of Aaliyah Stern and Anthony Pizarro. Beloved daughter of Joyce and the late Hamilton Stern. Dear sister of Torey, Brandyn and the late Ellery Stern. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation SAT, Feb 28, 2009 from 1-2 PM at...

Norine L. Wilson

Norine L. Wilson

Feb 22, 2009

(nee Bellin), Sunday, February 22, 2009 age 85 years. Preceded in death by her husband Sturgess Wilson, parents; George and Sadie Bellin, daughter Jennifer Wilson and her sister Ruth Mee. Norine is survived by nephews, George, Kenneth and Keith Mee and niece Suzanne Cantillon. Cousin of Sue Hanley, Eugene Lamprecht, Jim Lemke, Dick and Jack Moody, Marge Pecoraro and Beverly...

George F. Cerwin

George F. Cerwin

Feb 22, 2009

Sunday, February 22, 2009 age 92 years. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Andrus). Dear father of Sherry (Jay) French and George "Skip" (Sue) Cerwin III. Loving grandfather of Michelle Or, Kelly and Kerry Cerwin. Fond cousin of Andree Sweek. Further survived by other relatives and many friends. Visitation FRI FEB. 27th 11AM-1 PM at Forest Home Cemetery Chapel 2405 W....

Barbara Lipinski

Barbara Lipinski

Feb 20, 2009

(nee Kamasinski) Was Born To Eternal Life on Friday, February 20, 2009. Age 88 years. Dear wife of the late Norbert Lipinski. Beloved mother of Sandi (Jerry) Nowak. Loving grandmother of Michael (Melinda) Nowak and Steven Nowak. Great-grandmother "Nana" of Logan, Layla and Lexdyn. Cherished aunt of David Schwichtenberg, Diane Wojnowski. Cousin of Eleanore Andruskiewicz. Sister-in-law of John Shopofski Jr....

Leon Lowell Morbeck

Leon Lowell Morbeck

Feb 19, 2009

Morbeck, Leon L. "Lee". Thursday, February 19, 2009, age 72 years. Beloved husband and best friend for 49 years of Barbara (nee Cousins). Loving brother of the late Rudy (Mary Ann Panasuk) Morbeck. Dear son of Leona and the late Walter Morbeck. Loving uncle of David (Lisa) Morbeck. Great-uncle of Sasha, Zachary, Corey and Trevor Morbeck. Also survived by other...

Elsie H. Risch

Elsie H. Risch

Feb 15, 2009

Was Born To Eternal Life on Sunday, February 15, 2009. Age 87 years. Preceded in death by her husband Bernard and son James. Best friend and companion of George Kuney. Loving mom of Rodney. Dear grandma of Eric. Elsie is also survived by the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the Kuney family who loved her, other family and friends. Visitation...

Gerald B. Schultz

Gerald B. Schultz

Feb 14, 2009

Saturday, February 14, 2009 age 69 years. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Larson). Dear father of Colleen (Robert) Burns, the late Susan (the late Richard) Schoner Gerald Schultz, Tammy Schultz and Milan (Becky) Bosnic. Special "Pa" of Al Rackow. Further survived by 11 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren, other family and many friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home THUR FEB. 19th 5-7:45...

John D. Drenzek

John D. Drenzek

Feb 14, 2009

Saturday, February 14, 2009, age 81 years. Beloved husband of Audrey (nee Klemz). Loving father of Richard (Gail) Drenzek. Dearest grandpa of Thomas (Terri) Murphy, William Murphy, Jason Murphy, Brian Drenzek and Nathan Drenzek. Dear brother of Ronald (Barbara) Drenzek, George (Gail) Drenzek, Rev. Peter Drenzek, Sylvia (Joe) LeBlanc and Gloria Drenzek. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren, other family and...

Joanne ''Jo'' M. Wittig

Joanne ''Jo'' M. Wittig

Feb 13, 2009

(nee Selky) On Friday, February 13, 2009 our beloved mother, grandmother, great—grandmother, sister and friend, left us to continue her journey in heaven. Beloved mother of Laura, Mike (Claudia), Mark(Dottie) Wittig and Catherine (David) Eisch. Dear sister of John (Marj) and David (Katherine) Selky. Further survived by 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and friends. Following Mom's wishes no services will be...

Mildred C. ''Millie'' Mathias

Mildred C. ''Millie'' Mathias

Feb 12, 2009

MATHIAS, Mildred C. "Millie" (nee Powalisz) Passed away peacefully Thursday, February 12, 2009 age 84. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Monday, February 16 from 10-11 AM. Funeral Service 11 AM. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 3275 So. Howell Ave. 414-483-2322

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