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Thomas R. Jordan

Thomas R. Jordan

Dec 3, 2005

Of Franklin, formerly of Hillsboro, WI. Died peacefully on December 3, 2005 at the age of 70, after a long illness. Tom was born on January 1, 1935 and is preceded in death by his parents, Atty. and Mrs. Harry T. Jordan and his twin brother, Richard T. Jordan. Tom was a graduate of the Wisconsin Institute of Mortuary Science...

Bertha Maier

Bertha Maier

Dec 2, 2005

(nee Stehle) Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2005 at Ruth Hospice in West Allis at the age 96 years. Bertha is preceded in death by her husband Matthias and her son Wilfred. She will be missed by her son, Gary (Joan) Maier and daughter Anita (John) Hoetker. Grand children Jeni (Kurt) Ortlieb, Cindi Maier, Kati (Eric) Roepke and...

Duanne ''Dee'' R. Holat

Duanne ''Dee'' R. Holat

Nov 28, 2005

Monday, Nov. 28, 2005 age 70 years. Beloved husband of Marlene "Honey" (nee Kapitz). Dear step-father of Tony (Jenny) Wojtecki and Tracy Crego. Dear brother of Dale (Judy), Dennis (Gerri) and the late Jerome Holat. Further survived by 4 step-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law other family and many friends. A Celebration of Duanne's life will take place FRI 2-7 PM at THE...

Erich H. Verhasselt

Erich H. Verhasselt

Nov 25, 2005

Thur., Aug. 25, 2005 age 78 years. Went to join his beloved wife the late Carol and his loving son, Victor. Loving father of Vincent (Lynn) Verhasselt. Dear grandfather of Jonathan, Brian, Andrew, Patrick, Shawn, Ryan, Robin and Joseph. Dear great-grandfather of Evan. Brother-in-law of Marvin Haesle. Also survived by other family and friends. Visitation MON 4-5:45 PM at IMMACULATE...

Frank M. Dentice

Frank M. Dentice

Nov 23, 2005

Returned to his beloved wife's open arms, the late Pauline (nee Rizzo) on Wednesday, November 23, 2005, age 92 years. Loving daddy of Annie Grippe and Marie (Mike) Hamilton. Loving Nanu of Joe (Ann) and Frank (Gayle) Grippe; Michele (Peter) Hamilton and Michael (Katie) Hamilton Jr. Dearest great-Nanu of Jessica, Danielle, Michael, Matthew and Daniel. Dear brother of Jenny Redzinski,...

Jerome ''Jerry'' Rakowski

Jerome ''Jerry'' Rakowski

Nov 23, 2005

Rakowski, Jerome "Jerry" The Lord called Jerry home on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 age 79 years. Beloved son of the late Harry and Anne Rakowski. Devoted and loving husband for 55 years to June (nee Mikulski). Wonderful and loving dad to Richard (Kelly) and Julie (Jeff) Kruse. Dear brother of Virginia (the late Ervin) Zoltak, Lillian (the late Gene) Saewert,...

Audrey F. Plante

Audrey F. Plante

Nov 23, 2005

(nee Beduhn) Wednesday, November 23, 2005. Age 82 years. Beloved wife for 59 ½ years of Medford. Loving mother of Quentin Plante and Gwyn (Ron) Wandschneider. Dear grandmother of Desiree (Bill) Sweetman, Renee (Scott) Murphy and Paul (Stacy), Matt and Rian (Gala) Wandschneider. Cherished mother-in-law of Patricia Plante. Audrey is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and...

Robert ''Bob'' Clayton Rice

Robert ''Bob'' Clayton Rice

Nov 22, 2005

Found peace on Tuesday, November 22, 2005, age 60 years. Loving husband of Sandy (nee Contardi) Rice. Beloved dad of Samantha and Ryan Rice Also survived by other family and friends. Visitation TUE 10-11 AM at the CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI V.A. MEDICAL CENTER CHAPEL, 5000 W. National Ave. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Bob was a proud U.S....

Lorain M. Habercorn

Lorain M. Habercorn

Nov 21, 2005

Habercorn, Lorain M. Monday, Nov. 21, 2005 age 88 years. Daughter of the late Michael and Bertha Habercorn. Survived by friends and neighbors. Visitation at the Funeral Home FRI 12-1 pm. Funeral Services at 1 PM. Interment Forest Home Cemetery. Lorain retired from Rexnord after 40 years service. She was a member of the Audubon Society since 1982 and enjoyed...

Frances Marie Palkowski

Frances Marie Palkowski

Nov 18, 2005

Palkowski, Frances M. (nee McLaughlin), Born to eternal life on Friday, November 18, 2005 age 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Erwin Palkowski. Loving mother of Mary Ellen (Norman) Bircher, David (Linda) Palkowski and the late Joan (Frank) Schuster. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation FRI. 4:30-5:45 PM at the CHURCH...

Charlotte M. ''Pete'' Petri

Charlotte M. ''Pete'' Petri

Nov 18, 2005

(nee Maas) Found peace on Friday, November 18, 2005, age 88 years. Loving wife of the late Edward C. Petri Jr. Loving mother of Barbara (Jim) West, Timothy Petri and Beth (John) Leja. Dear grandma of Jennifer Bentrup, Aaron, (Andrea) West; Ketiwe Zipperer and Scott Petri; and Kate Leja. Dear great-grandma of Madison Bentrup and Sophie West. Sister-in-law of Katherine...

Dorothy E. Buchholz

Dorothy E. Buchholz

Nov 17, 2005

Buchholz, Dorothy Ellen (nee Woodard) Died peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005 age 83 years of Oak Creek, formerly of Cudahy and Bay View. Beloved wife of the late Lester Buchholz. Dearest mother of Leslyn (Kenneth) Prott, Linda (James) Burks, Sandra (Gregory) Miller and Deborah (Jay) Schweikl. Preceded in...

Kathleen M. Levandosky

Kathleen M. Levandosky

Nov 17, 2005

Levandosky, Kathleen M. (nee Kruschel), Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005 age 53 years. Beloved wife of the late Mark S. Levandosky. Loving mother of Karen (Sarfraz) Ahmad. Dear sister of Pat (Tom) Wiech. Daughter-in-law of Margaret Levandosky. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home MON, 10-11AM. Funeral Services at 11:00 AM. Entombment Forest Hill...

Peggyann Weinzatl

Peggyann Weinzatl

Nov 15, 2005

Weinzatl, PeggyAnn (nee McLean) of Franklin, Died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at the age of 54 years. Beloved wife and best friend for 35 years of Jerry Weinzatl. Loving and cherished mother of Susanne (Alan) Peschl and Becky (Eric) McCurry. Dear grandmother of Benjamin, Ryan...

Lester T.J. Boettcher

Lester T.J. Boettcher

Nov 12, 2005

Boettcher, Lester T. J. Nov. 12, 2005. Age 93 years. Beloved husband of Esther (nee Schoessow) for 73 years. Dear father of Beverley (the late Dr. Merlin) Kottke. Dear gramps of Dr. Kandice (Dr. Roger) Marchant and Kenneth (Catherine) Kottke. Dear great-gramps of Eleanor and Alexandra Marchant and Konrad and Korben Kottke. Further survived by beloved sister Gertrude Kohls, special...

Sylvester ''Rocky'' L. Brahm

Sylvester ''Rocky'' L. Brahm

Nov 12, 2005

Brahm, Sylvester. "Rocky" Age 74. Passed away on Sat. Nov 12, surrounded by his loving family. Loving husband for 34 years, of Rosemary (nee Way). Dear father of Liz (John) Frye, Ed (Chris), Laura Megal, Debbie, Billy, Jerry, Dale, and Bob Mommaerts, and Vicki (Shane) Kohls. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He is also...

Viola H. Wick

Viola H. Wick

Nov 11, 2005

(nee Scott), Heaven has a new angel on Friday, Nov. 11, 2005 age 72 years. Beloved wife of Glen Wick. Preceded in death by her parents and 2 sons; David and Rodney Leiser. Loving mother of Curt Leiser, Brenda Griffith (Mike), Scott (Donna), Brad and Gail Wick. Dear sister of June Mensen. Step-sister of Anthony Scott. Also survived by her...

Chester R. Krukowski

Chester R. Krukowski

Nov 10, 2005

Died peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2005. Age 72 years. Beloved husband for 34 years of Audrey. Loving father of Cindy (Michael) Knutson, Kim (the late Gene) Beatty, Rick and Kelly Krukowski. Dear brother of Lorraine (William) Wadinski and Lillian (William) Kostrova. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren (And another on the way!) other family and friends....

Elaine C. Beattie

Elaine C. Beattie

Nov 8, 2005

(nee Pilgrim) of Baraboo, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2005. Age 78 years. Beloved wife of the late William W. Beattie. Loving mother of Michael, Kenny (Debbie), Jeanette (Paul) Gray, Thomas (Linda), Barbara (Don) Jonen, Susan (Gene) Foss, Deborah, (Roger) Reise, Peter (Bonnie), Nancy (Virgil) Weber, Katherine (Fabian) Pena, Mary (George) Corson, Christine (Edward) Netz and Bernard (Laura). She...

Ted J. Fula

Ted J. Fula

Nov 6, 2005

Fula, Ted J. Born To Eternal Life on Sunday, November 6, 2005. Age 82 years. Husband of his late dearly loved wife Dorothy (nee Kleczka). Dear father of Kenneth (Carol) Karpinski, Robert (Debra) Karpinski and Karen Fula. Dearest grandfather of Jeffrey (Michelle) and Scott (Beth) Karpinski, Lisa (Doug) Swanek, Linda Karpinski, Kathleen (Dan) Wade and Ellen (Bechir) Zouari. Proud great...

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