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Edmond Bruno Jakimczyk

Edmond Bruno Jakimczyk

Jan 25, 2009

Sunday, January 25, 2009. Age 73 years. Beloved husband for 49 years of Joyce A. Jakimczyk (nee Otis). Loving dad of Debbie (Todd) Hansen. Cherished grandpa of David and Daniel. Dear brother of Raymond (Halina) Jakimczyk. Preceded in death by his brothers; Joe, Frank and John and sister Veronica. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Memorial visitation...

Thelma J. Madushaw

Thelma J. Madushaw

Jan 22, 2009

(nee Baumann) Crossed the Threshold to Eternal Life on Thursday, January 22, 2009, Age 89 years. Beloved husband of the late James S. Madushaw. Dear sister-in-law of Frank M. Madushaw (Ernabelle). Cherished aunt of Gordon M. Burghardt (Sandra L. Twardosz) and great aunt of Karin, Liana, and Niko Burghardt. Treasured long-time friend of Eleanore Oberle and Penny Wolf. Also survived...

Barbara Steffen

Barbara Steffen

Jan 22, 2009

Was Born To Eternal Life on Thursday, January 22, 2009. Age 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Jean Steffen. Loving mother of Karen (Gary) Schoenfeld-Jackowski and John Steffen. Cherished grandmother of Allison Schoenfeld, Jennifer (Tim) Pierret and Peter Steffen. Dear great-grandmother of Ellaina and Emily. Further survived by brothers, sisters, other family members in Luxembourg and many dear friends....

Stephen Adam Haluska-Smith

Stephen Adam Haluska-Smith

Jan 21, 2009

Wednesday, January 21, 2009 age 2 months. Beloved son of Adam Haluska-Smith and Bailee J. Grom. Cherished grandson of Kathy (Jeff) Grom, Sandra Freiburger, John Freiburger, Robert Smith and David Scrima. Great-grand-son of Eileen Tubeszewski, Martha Smith and Adeline Freiburger. Cousin of Link Hendrickson. Further survived by Aunts, Uncles, and other family. Visitation at the Funeral Home SAT Jan. 24th...

Elizabeth E. Lemke

Elizabeth E. Lemke

Jan 21, 2009

Lemke, Elizabeth E. (nee Schultz) Went to join her beloved husband, Harold Lemke, in the joys of heaven on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, age 84 years. Loving mom of Alan (Karen) Lemke and Bette Jean (Anthony) Klosowski. Dear grandma of Thomas and Carol Lemke; Julie (Doug) Harris, Michael (Kristin) Kania, Anthony Klosowski and Laura (Dustin) Biermann. Fond great-grandma of Molly,...

Aldona Elizabeth Paustian

Aldona Elizabeth Paustian

Jan 19, 2009

Monday, January 19, 2009. Age 90 years. Beloved wife of the Dr. Erwin Carl Paustian. Loving mother of the late William (Diane) Paustian, Barbara (James) Gray, John (Wendy) and A. Jay (Sue) Paustian. Further survived by 17 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home, THURSDAY, JAN. 22, 2009 from 5-8 PM. Funeral Services at 8...

Patricia A. Rische

Patricia A. Rische

Jan 19, 2009

Monday, January 19, 2009, age 56 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Anne and Karl Rische. Companion and friend of Olivia Moreno. Loving mother of Tina (Dennis) Berndt. Proud grandma of Samantha, Molly and Micheal. Beloved sister of George (Maggie) Rische, Linda (Dave) Pickard, Brenda (Wayne) Sankey, Kathy (the late Kenny) Wujcik, Debbie (Gary) Berndt, Cindy Rische, Cheryl (Mark)...

Clara E. Paskiewicz

Clara E. Paskiewicz

Jan 18, 2009

(nee Haczynski) Sunday, January 18, 2009, age 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Paskiewicz. Loving mom of Michael, Robert S., Lawrence (Lois) Paskiewicz and Wendy Jo (Steven) Rosploch. Dearest grandma of Kayla Jo Vanderboom. Dear sister of Robert (Florence) Haczynski, Mildred (the late Elmer) Puetz and Dorothy (Jerry) Gunderson. Sister-in-law of Dorothy (Lem) Moczynski. Also survived by...

David James Derfus

David James Derfus

Jan 18, 2009

Derfus, David J. Age 72, was called to join in the glories of heaven on Sunday, January 18, 2009. He was surrounded in love by Judy (nee Prohaska), his wife of 49 years and their four children and spouses: Beth (David) Rein, Dean (Janet) Derfus, Bill Derfus, and Jennifer (David) Gross. David was a proud grandfather to Nathan and Lauren...

Marcella E. Rehorst

Marcella E. Rehorst

Jan 18, 2009

(nee Pieterick), Born to eternal life on Sunday, January 18, 2009 age 83 years, joining her beloved husband Dr. Daniel Rehorst and daughter Joanna. Dear mother of Daniel, Charles (Kathleen) Rehorst and Claudia Virsnieks. Loving grandmother of Armand Virsnieks. Step-grandmother of Carey (Ted) Ferenz, Kara (Steve) Marchewka. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home WED...

Eleanor Frances Bennek

Eleanor Frances Bennek

Jan 18, 2009

Bennek, Eleanor F. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2009 at the age of 90 years. Beloved wife of the late John D. Bennek. Cherished mother of Joan E. Bennek. Wonderful grandmother of Diane (Tommy) Dalton, Joy (Todd) Proctor and John Patterson. Great-grandmother of Tyler and Conner. Dear sister of Vera (Ken) Watson and Frederick (Mae) Becker. Also loved...

Dorothy Lavern Hannon

Dorothy Lavern Hannon

Jan 16, 2009

(nee Heacox) Found Peace on Friday, January 16, 2009, age 81 years. Beloved wife of the late John R. Hannon. Loving mother John M. (Helen), Kathleen (Larry) Potega, Lynda (Philip M.) Gaura and Nancy (Richard) Elleseg. Loving grandma of John T. (Jennifer) Hannon, Heather (Scott) Pullen, April (Mark) Keller, Michael Hannon, Curtis and Adam Potega; Jessica and Gregory (Kristin) Gaura;...

Alvin A. Groves

Alvin A. Groves

Jan 16, 2009

Friday, January 16, 2009. Age 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Tina. Loving father of Al (Kathy) Groves. Cherished grandfather of Alyson (Mike) Nelson and Kimberly (Brady) Haferman. Dear great-grandfather of Drew Haferman. Brother of Don (Virginia) and Ernest (Ellen) Groves. Special friend of Mary Listwan. Preceded in death by 2 brothers and a sister. Further survived by other...

Esther H. Gorski

Esther H. Gorski

Jan 16, 2009

(nee Smith), Found peace on Friday, January 16, 2009 age 91 years, after a valiant fight with cancer. Loving wife of the late Norbert Gorski. Preceded in death by her adored son Scott and daughter-in-law Betty Lou Gorski. Loving mother of Brian (Mary) and Jon (Kathy) Gorski. Proud and exceptional grandmother of Nicole, who will miss her number one fan,...

Kazmiera ''Kay'' Idzikowski

Kazmiera ''Kay'' Idzikowski

Jan 15, 2009

(nee Berzowski) Thursday, January 15, 2009, age 97 years. Devoted wife of the late Joseph Idzikowski. Loving mother of William (Doris) Idzikowski, Alice Marion and John (Lisa) Idzikowski; Dearest grandmother of Marie and Andrew Idzikowski, Samantha and Henry Marion and Tristin, Emma and Casey Idzikowski. Dear sister of Roman Berzowski of Memphis, TN.. Preceded in death by her parents, Roman...

Alberta Ann Debarbieri (Burns)

Alberta Ann Debarbieri (Burns)

Jan 15, 2009

Alberta A. DeBarbieri (Burns) Entered into Eternal Life and found peace on Thurs. Jan. 15, 2009. Age 61 years. Beloved mother of Donna Burns, Michael Burns, and Amy (Perry) Peterson. Loving sister of Dorothy Henkel. Dear cousin of Joan Averso. Her greatest treasures in life were her grandchildren; Brandon, Carlie and Luke Peterson and Nicholas Burns who filled her life...

Thomas Francis Swiezynski

Thomas Francis Swiezynski

Jan 13, 2009

Born to eternal life on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, age 68 years. Beloved husband of Suzanne (nee Worzalla) Swiezynski. Loving father of Sister Marie-Therese Swiezynski FSGM (nee Catherine) and Ted (Joan) Swiezynski. Cherished grandfather of Alexander, Michael and Grace Swiezynski. Dearest brother of Carol (Thomas) Opansky. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Friday, Jan....

Gladys L. Carstens

Gladys L. Carstens

Jan 12, 2009

Carstens, Gladys L. (nee Lindstrom), Monday, Jan. 12, 2009 age 91 years. Beloved of the late Robert Kunkel. Dear mother of Sandra (the late Ervin) Brown, the late Judith Otto and Nancy (Gerald) Nelson. Further survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home FRI Jan. 16th 5-8 PM. And SAT after 10 AM at Wisconsin Memorial...

Roger Martin Finch Sr.

Roger Martin Finch Sr.

Jan 12, 2009

Finch, Roger M. Sr. Found peace on Monday, January 12, 2009, Age 66, Reunited in heaven with his son Roger Finch Jr., his daughter Melissa Brosius and granddaughter Kiersten. Beloved husband for 44 years of Kathy (nee Kummers). Cherished dad of Kimberly Finch, Lisa (Kendall) Sneide, Tammi Laessig (Neil Mattson). Devoted grandpa of Brandon, Kayla, Abby, Brittney, Jordan, Zak, Dino,...

Lucille D. Kochanski

Lucille D. Kochanski

Jan 8, 2009

(nee Larson), Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 age 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Raymond P. Kochanski. Dear mother of Lynn (Mark) Johnson. Loving grandmother of Kari (Josh) Morrison and Ryan Johnson. Great-grandmother of Amalia. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation MON Jan. 12th 4-6 PM at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 4419 So. Howell Ave. Funeral Services...

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