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Marland John Balfour

Marland John Balfour

Jan 23, 2004

Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, age 59 years. Beloved son Catherine and the late William Balfour. Loving brother of Mary (Sebastian) Ciardo. Cherished uncle of Monica, Anthony and Scott (Jessica) Ciardo. Fond great-uncle to Alyssa and Jacob. Nephew of Francis Hassman, Elizabeth Benkowski and Marland LeBlanc. Also survived by cousins, other relatives, friends and his "Cherished Pal" Bosco. Visitation at the...

Mercedes Marie Robles

Mercedes Marie Robles

Jan 23, 2004

(nee Alvarado), Friday, Jan.23, 2004 age 70 years. Beloved mother of Lydia (Maximo) Rodriguez and Raul J.Robles. Loving grandmother of Stephanie Ann and Jonathan Rodriguez and Dylan Robles. Further survived by 2 brothers, a sister, other family and friends. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial SAT Feb. 28th, 1 PM at ST. VERONICA CHURCH 4001 So. Whitnall Ave. The family will...

Arnold ''Arnie'' J. Kaczmarek

Arnold ''Arnie'' J. Kaczmarek

Jan 20, 2004

Born February 15, 1922. Born to eternal life on January 20, 2004, age 81 years. Beloved husband of Julianna (nee Perszyk) for 56 years. Loving father of James (Janice) of Sellersburg, IN, Judith (Warren Kroll) of Town of Raymond, WI, Janet (M Sgt Dale) Nemeth of Honolulu, HI. Loving grandfather of Julie and Laura Nemeth. Further survived by his brother...

Myron M. Smith ''Mike''

Myron M. Smith ''Mike''

Jan 20, 2004

Died peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2004. Age 81 years. Beloved husband and best friend for 53 years of Carolyn (nee Malone). Loving father of Shari (Marshall)Smith-Mead, Lori (Richard) Futh and Lesli Smith. Cherished grandfather of Rachel. Dear brother of Russell (the late Helen), C. James (Evelyn) and Allen (Nancy) Smith. Brother-in-law of Dr. John A. (Kristie) Malone. Also survived...

Mark Allan Schaefer

Mark Allan Schaefer

Jan 19, 2004

Monday, January 19, 2004. Age 44 years. Preceded in death by his loving parents Gerald and Louise Schaefer. Beloved brother of David (Teresa), Dennis (Joanne), Dale (Patricia), Jeffrey (Jodi) and Dean. Dear uncle of Katie, Troy, Shannon, Daniel, Darryl, Jesse, Amanda and Rebecca. Also survived by aunts, uncles, other family and friends. There will be a memorial service to celebrate...

Javier M. ''Cowboy'' Sanchez

Javier M. ''Cowboy'' Sanchez

Jan 16, 2004

Born to eternal life on Fri., Jan. 16, 2004, age 82 years. Beloved husband for 48 years of Natividad C. Sanchez. Loving father of Javier (Diane), Ronald (Marta) Zeidler, Luciano, Luis (Anna), Rosario, Angelica (Javier) Talavera, Angel, Jose (Christina Barge) and Jesus Sanchez. Devoted grandfather to Ricardo, Frank, Jessica, Marina, Marysol, Joshua A., Venessa, Cecilia, Jesus, Leticia, Amanda, Joshua Javier,...

Roberta ''Bobbie'' Ann Hoffmann

Roberta ''Bobbie'' Ann Hoffmann

Jan 15, 2004

Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004 age 63 years. Joined her beloved Orv after 34 years of marriage and his sudden death Oct. 2003. Dear sister of Virginia (Larry) James. Loving aunt of Ronnie (Michelle) James and Judi (Randy) Edmondson. Cherished great aunt of Aaron, Margaret Mary, Kimberly, Jeffrey and Amy. Also survived by other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral...

Howard Leo Ratzmann

Howard Leo Ratzmann

Jan 14, 2004

Was Born To Eternal Life on Wednesday, January 14, 2004. Age 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving father of Elaine (Robert) Scott and Bruce (Mary) Ratzmann. Loving grandfather of Brian (Helen) and Debra Scott, Scott (Leah) and Eric Ratzmann. Dear great-grandfather of Michael, Matthew, Jennifer, Justin and Jeremy. Also survived by other family and friends. Visitation MON...

Gerald ''Jerry'' E. Jonas

Gerald ''Jerry'' E. Jonas

Jan 14, 2004

Found peace on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004 at 74 years. Beloved husband of Dolores (nee Reckard). Dear father of Karen (David) Emmons, Michael Jonas, Cindy (Duggar) Kramp and David (Laurie) Jonas. Loving grandpa of Krista, Tina, Angela (Jon), Ryan, Katie and Danny. Great-grandpa of Ethan. Fond brother of Robert Jonas, Elaine Wurm and Rayetta (Herbert) Gerkhardt. Further survived by a...

Florence Rita Schuch

Florence Rita Schuch

Jan 10, 2004

(nee Schuhmacher) Was Born To Eternal Life On Saturday, January 10, 2004. Age 82 years. Beloved wife for 60 years of John A. Schuch. Loving mother of Mary Ellyn (Michael) Kochanski and Trudy Wilson (Fiancé Fred Obremski). Dear grandmother of Andrew, Sarah and Nicholas Kochanski, Matthew and Amanda Wilson. Also survived by many family and friends. Memorial Mass Of Christian...

Joshua Raymond Malone

Joshua Raymond Malone

Jan 9, 2004

God called home his angel Joshua, on Friday, January 9, 2004. Precious and cherished son of Tina Siegler and Raymond Malone. Dear brother of Justin, Jared and Sarah. Joshua is also survived by a loving family. Visitation at the Funeral Home THURS. 12 noon – 1 PM. Funeral Services at 1 PM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 3275...

Michael A. Bell

Michael A. Bell

Jan 9, 2004

Friday, Jan. 9, 2004 age 54 years. Dear son of the late John "Jack" and Yolanda (nee Lucci) Bell. Beloved brother of Christopher and Willliam (Deanna) Bell, Mary (Cary) Stapenek, Marsha (Gordon) Wilde and Thomas Milazzo. Also survived by his special friends; Kathleen and Paige, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home WED 4-7 PM. Funeral...

Andrew T. Hasegawa

Andrew T. Hasegawa

Jan 8, 2004

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004 age 80 years. Beloved husband for 50 years of Chiyoko (nee Nishioka). Dear father of Amy (Kevin) McCullough. Also survived by other family and many dear friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home SAT 12 Noon-2 PM. Funeral Services at 2 PM followed by military honors. Private inurnment at Arlington Park Cemetery. Mr. Hasegawa was a member...

Richard C. Schiller

Richard C. Schiller

Jan 8, 2004

Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thur., Jan. 8, 2004, age 64 years. Beloved husband for 45 years of Loretta (nee Contardi). Loving father of Richard S. (fiancée-Socorro) and Sharie (Juan) Ledezma. Devoted grandpa of Marissa and Santana. Dear brother of Joan (Frank) Stanaszek. Dearest brother-in-law of Marilyn (James) LaVesser, Sally (Bill) Pelligrino, Richard (Marilyn) Kruske, Darlene (John)...

Wava L. Meinke

Wava L. Meinke

Jan 7, 2004

(nee Miller), Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004 age 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Bruce F. Meinke. Dear sister of Retha Cline, Doris Stout and Fred (Betty) Miller. Sister-in-law of June Miller. Further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home SAT 12-1 PM. Funeral Services at 1 PM. Private interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu...

Harold G. Klenke

Harold G. Klenke

Jan 7, 2004

Of Greendale, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, age 92 years. Beloved husband for 63 years of Irene (nee Barthuli). Loving father of Judith (the late Ralph) Scorah of Middletown, OH and Robert (Shirley) Klenke of Cedarburg. Cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Jill and Susan Scorah of Cincinnati, OH, Scott (Amanda) Klenke of Fayetteville, NC and Allison...

Carol A. Westfahl

Carol A. Westfahl

Jan 6, 2004

(nee Behling), Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004 age 74 years. Beloved wife of Gilbert Westfahl. Loving mother of Linda (Rick) Hintz. Dear sister of Dorothy (Erwin) Schenzel. Sister-in-law of Russell (Sally) Westfahl. Further survived by other family and friends. Visitation FRI 10-11 AM at ST. PAUL'S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH 3775 East Cudahy Ave.-Cudahy. Funeral Services at 11 AM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery....

Ethel Alice Beyer

Ethel Alice Beyer

Jan 6, 2004

(nee Roepke) Was Born To Eternal Life On Tuesday, January 06, 2004. Age 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Herbert C. Beyer. Loving mother of Jim (Pat), Bob Beyer and Sandy (Bill) Reifenberg. Dear grandmother of Jenny, Lori and Lisa Beyer and Tom and Mike Reifenberg. Dear great-grandmother of Bailey and Colin. Also survived by other family and friends....

Ben T. Lake

Ben T. Lake

Jan 5, 2004

Found peace on Monday, January 5, 2004, age 91 years. Beloved husband for 71 years of Madelyn (nee Alles). Devoted loving father of Nancy (Vance) Dunbar, Larry Lake Sr., Kathleen (Bud) Sielen and Pamela (Lawrence) Seaberg. Cherished "Papa" of Jeanne, Kathy, Peter, Michelle, Larry Jr., Stephanie, Ben T., Bruce, Benjamin, Nancy, Brandon and Kristin. Dear brother of Helen Snow. Also...

Clarence E. Goetsch

Clarence E. Goetsch

Dec 31, 2003

Was Born To Eternal Life on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at the age of 90 years. Beloved husband for 58 years of Florence (nee Dettmann). Loving father of James (Marian) Goetsch and Carol (Michael) Hoppe. Dear grandfather of Melody Goetsch, Emily (fiancé Matt Gehrke), Jacob and Stephanie Hoppe. Cherished brother of Ralph Goetsch and Lucille Brophy. Dear brother-in-law of Judith...

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