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Robert Turzai

Robert Turzai

Feb 2, 2004

Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, age 75 years. Beloved husband for 52 years of Evelyn (nee Auner). Loving father of Robert (Deborah) Turzai and Rochelle (Duane) Anderton. Cherished grandpa of Dana, Amy Jean, Jessica, Joshua and Angelina. Dear brother of Louis "Smokey" Turzai. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home FRI 4-7PM, prayer service...

Janis L. Giese

Janis L. Giese

Jan 30, 2004

(nee Malcolm) Of Milwaukee, born in Wisconsin Rapids. Found peace after a courageous battle with ALS on Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, age 61 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Mary Malcolm. Loving wife of Robert. Mother of Scott (Pat) Stenberg, Connie (Greg) Golbricht, Todd Stenberg and Michele (Dean) Dorgay. Sister of Beverly (Jim) Krings, Gloria (the late...

Leona E. Kaufman

Leona E. Kaufman

Jan 30, 2004

(nee Hannon), Friday, Jan. 30, 2004 age 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward James McGeary and the late Richard Kaufman. Loving mother of Kenneth (Kathy),Darlene (Tom) Treder, the late Gloria (Jerry) Gdaniec, Patrick (Karel), Colleen (Dick) Doss, Gary (Connie Krueger) and Michael (Marie) McGeary. Further survived by 21 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Visitation at the...

Stanislaus Kosta Kochanski Jr.

Stanislaus Kosta Kochanski Jr.

Jan 29, 2004

Died peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2004. Age 74 years.Loving husband of Phyllis (nee Hernes). Beloved father of Stanley, Stephen (Mary), Linda (Marc) Woelfel and Patrick. Fond brother of Charles (Ruth). Brother-in-law of Mary Ann (Ronald) Abresch.Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home MON. 4-8 PM. Prayer Service at...

Richard E. Schoner Sr.

Richard E. Schoner Sr.

Jan 29, 2004

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004 age 49 years. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Schultz). Loving father of Richard Jr, Melissa and Michelle. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Elizabeth. Dear brother of Joseph (Linda), the late Alan and Jan (Newt) Vail. Son-in-law of Gerald (Susan) and Eileen Schultz. Brother-in-law of Colleen (Robert) Burns Gerald (Charmaine) and Tammy Schultz. Best...

Vincent M. Russo

Vincent M. Russo

Jan 29, 2004

Age 78 years. Passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004 surrounded by his family. Vince, a lifelong resident of Bay View was born on April 9, 1925 in Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Rosalia (nee Mattana) Russo. Beloved husband of 52 years to Dorothy (nee Fortune) Loving father of 6...

Teresa Gomez

Teresa Gomez

Jan 27, 2004

(nee Rodriguez) Died peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 28, 2004. Age 80 years. Beloved wife for 54 years of Charles V. Gomez. Loving mother of Carlos (Becky), Daniel (Julie), George (Debby), Alfred (Ingrid), and the late Edward (Janice). Dear grandmother of Nicholas, Danielle (Karlos), Michael, Anthony, Alana, Travis,Carly and Olivia. Dear sister of Julio (Betty), Juanita (Raul), Rev. Robert...

Leonard A. Hensiak

Leonard A. Hensiak

Jan 27, 2004

Enterered eternal life on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004 age 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Rosalie (nee Fedran). Loving father of James, David ,the late Lynn, Thomas (Andrea), Jill (Dale) Bean and John Hensiak. Dear grandfather of Daniel, Desiree, Alyssa, Kayla and Krista. Brother of Gladys Reubin and Stella Zakrzewski. He also leaves behind many friends and family. Visitation...

Donald J. Doolin

Donald J. Doolin

Jan 27, 2004

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004 age 75 years. Beloved husband for 52 years of Geraldine "Jerri" (nee Nimtz). Dear father of Donald Michael (Susan) Doolin, Kathleen (John) Janowiak and William (Patricia) Doolin. Loving grandfather of Jennifer, James, Joshua and Ananda. Son-in-law of Phyllis Nimtz. Also survived by many friends. Relatives and friends may visit with the the family SAT 10-11 AM...

Raymond P. Kochanski

Raymond P. Kochanski

Jan 26, 2004

Lt. Col. (Ret.) 128th Air Refueling Group, Wisconsin Air National Guard. Monday, January 26, 2004 age 85 years. Beloved husband of Lucille (nee Larson) for 58 years. Loving father of Lynn (Mark) Johnson. Cherished grandfather of Kari (fiancé, Josh Morrison) and Ryan. Dear brother of Alice Corrao and Mary Kuszewski. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Justina Kochanski...

Marie M. O'Donnell

Marie M. O'Donnell

Jan 26, 2004

(nee Martin) Joined Jesus In Eternal Life On Monday, January 26, 2004. Age 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Harold O'Donnell Sr. Loving mother of Harold Jr., Mary-Etta (Ronald) Krawczyk and Donald. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 4 of her 7 brothers, other family and friends. Visitation SAT. 12 Noon – 2 PM at WISCONSIN MEMORIAL PARK...

Scott A. Lawrence

Scott A. Lawrence

Jan 24, 2004

Died unexpectedly on Sat. Jan., 24, 2004, age 43 years. Beloved husband and soul mate of Tammy (nee Olszewski). The best loving father of Scott C. and Mat. Cherished son of Barbara and Ted Shepard. Dear brother of Steve, Donald and Richard (Gaelynn) Lawrence. Son-in-law of Richard and Sandra Olszewski. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Visitation at...

Florence B. Kotlarek

Florence B. Kotlarek

Jan 24, 2004

(nee Rykowski), Saturday Jan. 24, 2004 age 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter J. Kotlarek. Dear sister of Eleanore (Daniel) Hinich. Dear aunt of Kathy Peetz and family and Dan Hinich. Also survived by other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home TUES. 9-10 AM. Prayers at 10 AM to the BASILICA OF ST. JOSAPHAT for Mass...

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...

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