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Michael G. Poja

Michael G. Poja

Apr 15, 2008

Born to eternal life on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, age 88 years. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marianne Poja and his loving sons, Michael Scott and Marc Poja. Loving father of Michele (Dan) Jenkins. Father-in-law of Barbara Poja. Cherished grandfather of Courtney and Justin Poja, Kate (James) Green and Kristina Beasley. Dear great-grandfather of Imani and Ari. Dearest...

Raymond J. Werhand

Raymond J. Werhand

Apr 14, 2008

Called home to heaven on Monday, April 14, 2008 age 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Elnora B. Werhand. Loving father of Raymond M. (Janet) Werhand and Susan (Thomas) Wiza. Loving grandfather of R. James (Brenda), Kristine and Robert Werhand; Jennifer, Sara Beth (fiancé-Matt South) and Tom Wiza. Special great-grandfather of Jessica, Alicia and R. Marcus Werhand. Survived by...

Rino A. Lorenzi

Rino A. Lorenzi

Apr 12, 2008

Saturday, April 12, 2008, age 73 years. Beloved husband for 39 years of Emily. Loving father of Daniel (Sandy) Gregory and David (Kathy) Gregory. Proud grandpa of Christine, Matthew, Kimberly, Jodi and Robert. Great-grandpa of Tyler. Dearest brother of Sherry (Eldred) Eichers, Virginia (the late Celestine) Eichers, the late Tulia (the late Larry) Schwab. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other...

Karen J. Jansen

Karen J. Jansen

Apr 11, 2008

(nee Czajkowski),Friday, April 11, 2008 age 52 years. Beloved wife of Jan Jansen. Cherished daughter of Joseph and Grace Czajkowski. Loving sister of Amy (William) Simmons and Jayne (Patrick) TeVrucht. Dear Step-mother of Melissa, Jon and Michael Jansen. Special aunt of Samantha, Joseph and Hailey. Further survived by other family and many dear friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home WED...

Dorothy L. Neilon

Dorothy L. Neilon

Apr 11, 2008

(nee George) Friday, April 11, 2008. Age 84 years. Preceded in death by her husband Edward Neilon and daughter Dorothy (the late Jim) Bohl. Loving mother of Lee (Howard) Marchetti. Dear grandmother of Laura Lee, Robert (Barb) Grabowski, Peter Niesing and Neil Bohl. Great-grandmother of Rachel, Dylan, Cain, Trevor, Cassandra and Brody. Also survived by other family and friends. Memorial...

Dennis A. Stillman

Dennis A. Stillman

Apr 9, 2008

Stillman, Dennis A. Wednesday, April 9, 2008, age 59 years. Father of Michael (Colleen) Stillman, Terrance Stillman and Albert Stillman. Dearest son of Florence and the late Dean Stillman. Dear brother of Wayne (Vi), Donald (Linda), Gary, Richard (Pamela), Diane, the late Mark, Luane (Jere) Snyder, Dean (Deanna) and Robert (Lisa) Stillman. Special friend to the mother of Albert, Paulette...

Amanda Bartz

Amanda Bartz

Apr 7, 2008

(nee Podlaszewski) found peace on Monday, April 7, 2008, age 100 years. Beloved wife of the late Rudolph Bartz. Loving mother of Ralph (the late Virginia) Doll, Lois Doll, Ellen (Harold) Bolton, Marie (William) Morley. Step-mother of Jeanne (Robert) Broder and the late Randolph (Karyne) Bartz. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral...

Joann M. Manske

Joann M. Manske

Apr 7, 2008

(nee Parker), Monday, April 7, 2008 age 61 years. Beloved wife of Ned Manske. Dear mother of Wayne (Susan),Darin, Tracy, Michael and Timothy Manske and Merry (Jim) Sanheim. Loving grandmother of Abigail, Devin and Cheyenne. Sister of James (Diane) and Jerry (Jackie) Parker. Sister-in-law of Norlene Churchill. Further survived by other family and friends. Memorial Visitation at the Funeral Home...

Helen G. Lempke

Helen G. Lempke

Apr 4, 2008

(nee Mathis) Friday, April 4, 2008, age 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Lempke. Loving mother of Michael (Susan) Lempke and Susan (Jerry Deppisch) Lierman. Proud grandmother of Elizabeth, David Lempke, Nicole (Patrick) Bowes and Robert Lierman. Dear sister of Harold (JoAnn) Mathis, David Mathis and Janet (the late James) Nolan. Fond brother-in-law John (Carol) Lempke. Also...

Phyllis J. Kochanski

Phyllis J. Kochanski

Apr 3, 2008

(nee Hernes) Born To Eternal Life on Thursday, April 3, 2008. Age 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Stanislaus K. Kochanski Jr. Cherished mother of Stanley (Mary), Stephen (Mary), Linda (Mark) Woelfel and Patrick. Dear sister of the late Mary Ann (Ronald) Abresch. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation...

Beatrice M. Hautala

Beatrice M. Hautala

Apr 2, 2008

(nee Nyman) found peace Wednesday, April 2, 2008 age 90 years. Beloved mother of Barbara (Richard) Grasso and Kelly Hautala. Loving grandmother of Richard Grasso Jr., Cheryl (Kevin) Orlowski, Paul (Linda), Janet (Gary) Grzesiak, Beth (Dave) Kosmas, Phillip (Karie) and Matthew (Anne) Hautala. Preceded in death by her parents Frank and Hilma Nyman and brothers: Arthur (Danica), Wilfred (Dorothy) and...

Robert C. Schreiner

Robert C. Schreiner

Mar 31, 2008

Monday, March 31, 2008 age 80 years. Beloved husband for 56 years of Dolly Mae (nee Davis). Loving father of Deborah (Scott) Bramow and Michael (Laurie) Schreiner. Dear "grandpa Bob" of Michael (Kim), Rebecca, Jessica, Ryan and Steve (Nikki). Great-grandpa of Gina, Amber and Eli. Proceeded in death by his brother Francis. Survived by other family and friends. Memorial visitation...

Aloys J. Younger

Aloys J. Younger

Mar 31, 2008

Monday, March 31, 2008. Age 81 years. Beloved husband of Alice. Loving father of Glenn and Kim Younger, Candace (Mike) Schwartz and Kenneth Bellinger. Dear grandfather of Steven, Jessica ,Patricia, Glenn II, Skylar, Ian, Keri and Kathryn. Also survived by other family and friends. Private Services Were Held. PRASSER-KLECZKA South Suburban Chapel 414-282-6080

Thomas C. Galbraith

Thomas C. Galbraith

Mar 30, 2008

Born to eternal life on Sunday, March 30, 2008, age 72 years. Devoted husband and sweetheart for 44 years to his "Honeybunch", Dolores (nee Trzuskowski). Loving Dad of Paul (Kristin), Karen, John and Mark (Krista) Galbraith. Proud Papa of Connor, Annelise, Ashlyn, Brennan, Joslyn and Garrett. Dear brother of James (the late Patricia) Galbraith, Janet (Dr. James) Rydlewicz and Jane...

Delores Mae Grucza

Delores Mae Grucza

Mar 30, 2008

(nee Scholten) Died peacefully after a courageous 10 year battle with cancer on Sunday, March 30, 2008. Age 70 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Debra Ott, the late David, Denise (the late Ralph) Zierahn, Daniel, Dennis, Darlene (Luis) Flores. Cherished grandmother of Diana, the late Renee, Christina, Michael, Laura, Amy, Margaret, Anthony, Jodi, Johnny, Michael,...

Edward P. Piotrowski

Edward P. Piotrowski

Mar 29, 2008

Saturday, March 29, 2008 age 84 years. Beloved husband for 56 years of Jeanne (nee Hefter). Loving Dad of Nancy (Al) Meier, Lynn Kasel and Steve (Sue) Hayes. Special grandpa of Laura (fiancée-Nic Collins) and Alyssa Meier and Andrea Jean Hayes. Fond uncle of Robin and Jeanette Van Dorn. Further survived by other nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Memorial...

Camille Y. Borkowski

Camille Y. Borkowski

Mar 27, 2008

(nee Jason) Was born to eternal life on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at the age of 69 years. Beloved wife and soul mate for 45 years of Robert. Cherished mother of Deb (David) Jost, Glenn (Vicky) and Neil (Theresa) Borkowski. Cherished grandmother to her "Magnificent 7", Adam, Alissa, Brett, Shea, Jacob, Austin and Sean. Loving sister-in-law to Richard (Laverne) Borkowski....

Lois J. Sylvester

Lois J. Sylvester

Mar 26, 2008

(nee Schlemm) Died peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, age 53 years. Beloved wife and best friend for 32 years of Steven Sylvester. Loving mom of Valerie Lemke. Fond mother-in-law of Tim Lemke. Proud daughter of Gregory and Kathleen Schlemm. Cherished sister of MaryAnn (the late Russell) Drezdzon and Robert (Kathie) Schlemm. Dear daughter-in-law...

Kenneth W. Miller

Kenneth W. Miller

Mar 25, 2008

Born to eternal life on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 age 95 years. Preceded in death by his wife Grace, his parents, Charles and Emma, and his brother Charles "Bud" Miller. Dear father of Donald (Lynne), Ellen (Dennis) Johnson and Kenneth (Margaret) Miller Jr. Loving grandfather of Jennifer, Amy, Rebecca, Lisa, Emily, Lissa, Timothy and Nathan. Further survived by Elizabeth Erickson,...

Mark A. Banach

Mark A. Banach

Mar 23, 2008

Sunday, March 23, 2008, age 47 years. Dear father of David and Kristin. Loving son of Raymond and the late Bonnie Banach. Fond brother of Michael (Marschell) Banach and Michelle (Bill) Eggert. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation THUR March 27th 5-6:45 PM at ST. LUCAS EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH 2605 So. Kinnickinnic Ave. Funeral Services at 7 PM....

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