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Adeline J. ''Della'' Otis

Adeline J. ''Della'' Otis

Jul 27, 2004

(nee Kaczmarek) Wednesday, July 27, 2004, age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late John P. Otis. Loving mother of Karen (James) Bowey and Joyce (Edmond) Jakimczyk. Dear sister-in-law of Michael (Marian) Otis, Clara Culpepper and Yolanda Otis. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home FRI 4-7 PM and...

Mardell Lorraine Griffin

Mardell Lorraine Griffin

Jul 26, 2004

Griffin, Mardell L. (nee Osterman) Monday, July 26, 2004, age 65 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard Griffin. Loving mom of Craig, Chris and Darren Griffin. Devoted grandma of Ashley. Dear sister of Ronald (Carol) Osterman. Fond aunt of Brian and Allen Osterman. Also survived by other family and friends. Visitation WED 4-6:30 PM. Funeral Service at 6:30 PM....

Leroy M. Czerwinski

Leroy M. Czerwinski

Jul 22, 2004

Formerally of Green Valley, Arizona passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2004 age 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Eloise (nee Quimby). Dear father of Christine Holicek and Michael (Julie) Czerwinski .Loving grandfather of Jessica (Dan) Czerderpiltz. Further survived by other family and friends. Leroy retired from the Milwaukee Public Schools as a Recreation Director and was a US...

Melissa L. Brosius

Melissa L. Brosius

Jul 22, 2004

(nee Finch) Went home and found peace in the loving arms of Jesus after a long and courageous battle, joining her daughter Kiersten and brother Roger Jr. on Thursday, July 22, 2004, age 30 years. Beloved wife and soul mate of John Brosius. Devoted mom of Abigail, Zakkory and Dino. Precious daughter of Roger and Kathleen Finch. Loving sister and...

Walter J. Lenz

Walter J. Lenz

Jul 21, 2004

Born to eternal life on Wednesday, July 21, 2004, age 83 years. Beloved husband for 57 years of Geri (nee Pierson). Loving father of David Lenz and Diane (Marv) Zellmer. Dearest grandpa of Adam and Christy Zellmer. Dear brother of Leonard Lenz, Edwin (Louise) Lenz and Elmer (Mita) Lenz. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation at...

Nancy J. Bahr

Nancy J. Bahr

Jul 18, 2004

(nee Seidel), Sunday, July 18, 2004 age 65 years. Beloved wife of the late Carl E. Bahr. Dear mother of Camille (Mark) Darkow. Loving grandmother of Ashton and Hannah. Loving daughter of Albert and the late Kathryn. Fond sister of Barbara (John) Fleischer, Susan Seidel and Donald Seidel. Sister-in-law of Dorothy (Victor) Montoya. Further survived by other family and friends....

Robert E. Burns

Robert E. Burns

Jul 17, 2004

Passed away onSaturday, July 17, 2004 age 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Bette (nee Sugden). Dear father of Bonnie Evenson, Ginger (Tom) Van Handel, Cathy (Rai) Wenz, Susan, the late James, William (Kathy) and Michael (Jean) Burns. Loving grandfather of Mark Evenson, Tim (Tina), Carrie and Angie Van Handel, Andy Wenz, Graham, Maggie, Molly, Jaymes and Krista Burns....

Gordon D. Kellom

Gordon D. Kellom

Jul 16, 2004

Friday, July 16, 2004 age 63 years. Dear father of Barbara (Gregg) Alberti and Bernard (Ellen) Kellom. Proud grandfather of Mitchell Alberti , Molly and Kira Kellom. Big brother of Gary (Joanne) Kellom, Gloria (Patrick ) Havey and the late Gene (Ellen) Kellom. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home on MON. 4-7...

Fausta R. ''Lefty'' Gierzycki

Fausta R. ''Lefty'' Gierzycki

Jul 15, 2004

(nee Decesari), Born to eternal life Thur, July 15, 2004 age 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Albin. Loving mother of Glenn Gierzycki and Karen (Robert) Gersonde. Dear grandmother of Kelly and Kimberly. Loving sister of Enzo (Dorothy) Decesari, Elizabeth "Betty" (Gene) Diem, Delia (Clarence) Molden, the late Joseph Decesari and the late Fermina "Ginger" (the late John) Travis....

Florence M. Miller

Florence M. Miller

Jul 14, 2004

(nee Bockhaus), Wednesday, July 14, 2004 age 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward Miller. Dear mother of Carol Matter. Loving grandmother of Jason and Kristie. Also survived by other family and many friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home on SUN. 4-7 PM. Funeral service at 7:00 PM. Interment MON. 10 AM at Woodlawn Cemetery, 614 E. Howard Ave....

Walter J.  '' Butch'' Kielas

Walter J. '' Butch'' Kielas

Jul 13, 2004

Went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2004, age 58 years. Loving husband of Janet (nee Cozza). Caring father of Dean (Sandy) and Donald (Lisa) Noonan; Matthew (Becky) and Amy Kielas. Dear brother of Sally (Jerry) Skibinski, Penny (John) Manke, Paul (Fran) Kielas and Linda (Dennis) Luccason. Dear son-in-law of Theresa Cozza. Also survived by 11...

Joseph F. Kotowicz

Joseph F. Kotowicz

Jul 13, 2004

Tuesday, July 13, 2004 age 80 years. Beloved husband of Audrey (nee Maciejewski). Dear father of Janice Kotowicz (the late Tim O'Keefe) and James (Nancy) Kotowicz. Fond brother of Marion (Norbert) Franczak. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home FRI. 9-11 AM. Funeral service at 11:00 AM. Entombment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Joe was...

David S. Phifer

David S. Phifer

Jul 13, 2004

Found peace on July 13, 2004. Loving husband to Karen (formerly Swan) Phifer. Dear father to Technical Sergeant, USAF Vincent (Kim) Phifer. Step-father to Jason and Melissa Swan. Proud grandfather to Heather and the late Nicole Phifer. Step-grandfather to Gabrielle, Kaitlyn and Samantha Swan. Loving son of the late Jack and Helen Phifer. Son-in-law to Chet and Irene Stempski. Dear...

Joseph W. Garber Sr.

Joseph W. Garber Sr.

Jul 11, 2004

Sunday, July 11, 2004 age 66 years. Beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Miller). Dear father of Dawn (James) Swanagan, Dana, Joseph Jr. and James Garber. Loving grandfather of Nathan, Megan and Monica Swanagan, Michael, Anakin and Zoe Garber. Brother of Joyce (Wallace) James, Glen (Viola) and Roger Wick. Brother-in-law of Barbara Miller. Further survived by other family and friends....

Gerald A. ''Jerry Lou'' Lewandowski

Gerald A. ''Jerry Lou'' Lewandowski

Jul 11, 2004

Born to eternal life on Sunday, July 11, 2004, age 82 years. Beloved husband for 57 years of Dolores "Dolly" (nee Lidwin). Devoted dad of Michael A., Patricia A. (Harry) Schrot, Tim A., Laurie A. (Brian) LeBoeuf, Denise A., Colleen A. (Tad) Paavola. Loving grandfather and great-grandfather of Kerri L. (Paul) Smith, Tracey D. (Jeff) Beers, Aaron C. LeBoeuf, Therese...

William J. Klaesing

William J. Klaesing

Jul 9, 2004

Born to eternal life on Friday, July 9, 2004. Age 73 years. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn (nee Pace). Loving father of Mari (Jay) Barker, the late Janie Klaesing, Susan (Frazier) Williams and Jimi Klaesing. Cherished grandfather of Bubba and Jessie Barker, Taiesha and Alex Williams. Dear brother of Beverly Jarke, Kathy (Don) Scott and Richard (Bertie) Klaesing. Dear...

Frederick F. ''Focus'' Heise

Frederick F. ''Focus'' Heise

Jul 8, 2004

Thursday, July 8, 2004 age 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Audrey (nee Prideaux). Loving father of Diane (Herbert) Kriese, Kathryn (Chad) Irmiger, James (Lynn) Heise and Jill (Bruce) Peterson. Further survived by 8 grandsons, 3 great-grandchildren, other family and scouting friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home SUN 3-6 PM. Private entombment Arlington Park Cemetery. Mr. Heise was a...

Blanche Rose Zieske

Blanche Rose Zieske

Jul 7, 2004

(nee Forster) Wed., July 7, 2004 Age 92 years, celebrated her 93rd birthday July 8th in heaven, joining her late husband Paul Sr. and son Paul Jr. Loving mother of Robert (the late Mary) of Reno, NV., Gloria Pawluk of Peoria, AZ., Margaret (Floyd) Ward, Richard (Linda), Darlene (Duane) Dziedzic of South Milwaukee, WI. Loving sister of Norma Honaker of...

Raymond E. Peirce

Raymond E. Peirce

Jul 6, 2004

Was Born To Eternal Life on Tuesday, July 6, 2004. Age 77 years. Beloved husband of Jane (nee Williams). Loving father of Lynne (Robert) Schmidt, Lorrie Riemer, Ronnie (Linda) Peirce, Peggy (Thomas Rappe) Peltonen and Rebecca Gear. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandsons, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home THURS 4-7 PM Funeral Services at 7...

Dorothy M. Sprague

Dorothy M. Sprague

Jul 5, 2004

(nee Frank) Monday, July 5, 2004, age 87 years. Beloved wife of the late George Sprague. Loving mother of Joan (Lorin) Slauson and Jacqueline Mellor. Caring grandmother of Lisa (Joseph) Pieper and the late Lorin Slauson; Crystal and Daniel Mellor. Great-grandma of Samantha Lynn, Andrea Lisa, Jervon and Elisa. Dear sister of William (Pat) Frank and the late Herman Frank...

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