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Elias, Susan A.
(nee Aulick) Of Milwaukee, WI. Born to Eternal Life July 27, 2010, age 70 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Ann (nee Prester) Aulick. Beloved wife of Ted Elias. Cherished mother of Stephanie (Dr. Brad) Allen, Aline (Michael) Sturomski, John (Ann Engle) Elias, and Joseph (Jessica Alt) Elias. Proud grandmother of Jeffrey and Clayton Allen; Samantha, Jacob, and Katherine Sturomski, and Michael, Makayla, and Mya Elias. Fond sister of Sharon Fertig. Further survived by dear friend Rene Elias, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Family and friends will gather at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 3100 S. 41st Street Milwaukee, WI 53216 on Mon. Aug. 2, 2010 from 9:00 AM until time of Memorial Mass at 10:00 AM.
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Obernberger, Brenda Joyce July 23, 2010, age 67 years. Beloved wife of Jerry for 50 years. Loving mother of Jenny Kurlinski, David Obernberger, Gary Obernberger, and Kim (Scott) Schull. Proud grandmother of 15. Further survived by brothers, sisters, other relatives, and friends. In accordance with her wishes, no formal funeral services will be held. Special thanks to Dr. Jella, Dr. Lawal, and VITAS Hospice for their care and support. If desired, memorials to the American Cancer Society, appreciated. Suminski Family Funeral Homes Niemann / Suminski 414-744-5156 www.lifestorynet.com Published in the Wednesday, July 28, 2010 paper |
| Spransy Gass, Celeste Passed away Thursday, July 22, 2010. Age 91 years. Prominent local artist and loving mother of Gini (Daniel) Holland, Mary (Jim Ito) Laan, and Kenneth (Jane) Gass. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, artist Alan Gass, and by her son Keith Gass, who died in infancy. Treasured grandmother of Noah Tabakin, Brian Gass, and Eva Gass. Dear sister-in-law of Corinne Johnson; she is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and their families. A Milwaukee native and Riverside High School graduate, Celeste went on to graduate Cum Laude from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she met her husband, Alan Gass, with whom she created both a family and a dynamic art studio and business spanning five decades in Milwaukee. Well-known for her brilliantly colored abstract watercolors, she developed a unique and popular Plexiglas medium, which she named Prismatics®. Moving to River West with her daughter Mary after her husband’s death, she was an active artist until her 90th year, and continued to display in shows up through this year. She served as president and member of the Milwaukee Art Commission for over ten years, was on Mayor Maier’s Beautification Committee and a founding member of Wisconsin Painters and Sculptors (now Wisconsin Visual Artists). She was a charter member and served on the board of Wisconsin Women in the Arts, was an Acquisition Advisor for the Milwaukee Public Library, and served as president and member of the Milwaukee Art Commission. A member of the Lakefront Art Fair Planning committee, she was also board member of the Wisconsin Watercolors Society. After raising their family on the East side, she, with her husband, set up one of Milwaukee’s first live-in art studios, originally on Third and State, and then in the Marshall Building in the Third Ward. They were both originators of and active participants in Third Ward Gallery Nights and Art Crawl events. Her work is in public and private collections and galleries across the country, and she has received numerous awards in juried shows, including Watercolor Wisconsin and Wisconsin Women in the Arts. She is also a recipient of the Wisconsin Arts Board Per Cent for Art Award. An active member of the Unitarian Church and its committees for many years, Celeste was an enthusiastic promoter of liberal social causes. She participated in Civil Rights teach-ins in the 1960s and attended the UN International Women’s Rights convention in Mexico in 1975. She belonged to many organizations, including World Federalists, promoting progressive and humanitarian causes. Memorial Service at 10:30 AM on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the First Unitarian Church (Astor Street at Ogden). Interment Wisconsin Memorial Park. If desired, memorials to the Habitat for Humanity (3726 N. Booth St. ATTN: Melissa Herguth, Milwaukee, WI 53212 or on line at www.milwaukeehabitat.org), the Wisconsin Humane Society (4500 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53208 or online at www.wihumane.org), or the charity of your choice. Her family extends special thanks to in-home hospice caregivers and her many relatives and friends for their visits, messages, support, and love in Celeste’s final days. Her love of art was equaled only by her love of family and friends. Her enthusiasm, insights, wit, artistic talent, and lively spirit will be deeply missed. Suminski / Weiss 414-276-5122 www.lifestorynet.com Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Saturday, July 24, 2010 and Sunday, July 25, 2010 |
| Fiene, Charles N. Died peacefully at home July 16, 2010 Age 82 years. Beloved husband of Elsie (nee Zimny)for 61 years. Cherished father of Pam (Ray) Knutowski and Duane (Judi) Fiene. Loving grandfather of Lauren (Brandon) Brunner, Joel (Amy) Knutowski, Rachl (Brian) Sweet and Kimberly (Todd) Tilidetzke. “G-pa” of Elle, Hudson, Charlie and Baby Sweet. Dear brother of the late Audrey (the late Herbie) Holtz, George (the late Willough) Fiene and the late Jack (the late Terri) Fiene. Dear brother-in-law of The late Fred (the late Frieda) Zimny. Further survived by family, the New Apostolic Church Family and friends. Family and friends will gather Tuesday, July 20 at New Apostolic Church 11722 W. Florist Avenue from 5:00 – 7:15 PM. Memorial Service at 7:30 PM. Charles was a retiree of Ladish Company. Special Thank You! to VITAS Hospice Home Care and Caregivers. Niemann / Suminski 414-744-5156 www.lifestorynet.com
Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday, July 18, 2010
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| Goodmann, Lois R. (nee Wolfsen) July 9, 2010. Age 80 years. Beloved wife of Nels M. Goodmann. Cherished mother of Nancy (Chris) Olson and Mary Beth Kramer. Adoring Nana to Eric, Kara, and Drew Olson and Sarah Beth, and Max Kramer. Further survived by other relatives and many friends. Family and friends will gather Wed. July 14 at Ascension Lutheran Church 1236 S. Layton Blvd. from 10:00 AM until time of the Memorial Service at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers memorials in Lois’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association Southeastern Wisconsin or Ascension Lutheran Church Endowment Fund. Special thank you! To the Merrill Hills Manor caregivers, most especially Susan Harder, and Seasons Hospice for their compassionate care. Niemann / Suminski 414-744-5156 www.lifestorynet.com |
| Lamb, Joel M. Passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2010, age 34 years. Preceded in death by grandfather, John Lamb, grandmother, Nancy Beaulieu, and uncle, Eugene Lamb. Survived by parents: Dennis and Mary (nee Beaulieu) Lamb, siblings: Joshua and Genevieve, and grandparents: Pat Lamb and Jerry Beaulieu. Further survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Memorial Service 10:30 AM Tuesday, July 13th at Living Word Tabernacle, 3825 S. County Road T in Broadhead, WI. Niemann / Suminski 414-744-5156 www.lifestorynet.com |
| Newby, Grace L. (nee Behlke) Age 87. Stepped into her Heavenly Mansion on June 30th, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Theodore “Bud” Newby. Cherished mother of Valerie (Eldred “Al”) Clemens, Kent (Sharleen) Newby, Keith Newby and Kim (Marie) Newby. Loving Grandma of Randy (Becky) Clemens, Gay (Tony) Gheller, Kristen (Greg) Ossanna, Niki (Henry) Risen, Sheila Newby, Darcey Newby, Justin (Carol) Newby, Shawn Newby, Nicholas Newby, Ryan Newby and Andrea Newby. Grandma “To-To” of Danyelle, Noah, Heidi, Emily, Allyn, Gabrielle, Brett, Savanah, Paige, and Emberlynn. Great-great grandmother of Devin. Dear sister Vern Behlke, Paul Behlke, Norman Behlke, Roddy (Millie) Behlke, Florence (Robert) Draeger and Georgian Wasmund. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation Friday, July 9 at Waukesha First Assembly of God Church 1314 S. Grand Avenue Waukesha, WI 53186from 4:00 PM – 6:45 PM Funeral Service 7:00 PM. Interment Saturday July 10 11:00 AM at Graceland Cemetery Milwaukee, WI Grace will be deeply missed by her loving family in so many ways Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to leave a memory or photo or to sign the guest book. Suminski Family Funeral Homes 414-744-5156 Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday July 4, 2010 |
Phillips, Beverly J. June 27, 2010. Age 78 years. Preceded in death by her parents William and Josephine Phillips (nee Tarmann), sister Dorothy and brother-in-law John Schauble and brother Howard Phillips. Dear sister-in-law of Lois Schauble. Loving aunt of Debbie, Patrie, Kieron, John, Robert and William. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation Wed. June 30 at St. Hugh of Lincoln Church 2401 S. 12th Street, Milwaukee from 9:30 AM until time of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment Forest Home Cemetery. Beverly was a life long Milwaukee resident and a 28 year employee of the City of Milwaukee Housing Authority retiring in 1993. She also volunteered for more than 10 years at the Gift Shop of the Milwaukee Protestant Home Suminski Family Funeral Homes 414-276-5122 www.lifestorynet.com Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Tuesday June 29, 2010 |
Gajewski, Gerald V. Gerald V. Gajewski died peacefully of natural causes at the HospiceCare Center in Madison, WI on Friday, June 25, 2010. He was 87. Gerald was born October 23, 1922 in Milwaukee to Stanley and Sally Gajewski, the middle of three sons. He attended Marquette University before entering the US Army, where he served in New Guinea during World War II. Upon return he met and then married Joyce Link of Clintonville, WI in 1950. He resided in Milwaukee until 2005 when he relocated to Madison. He was a book binder by trade. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce, and son, Tommy, and older brother, Edmund. He is survived by daughters Ann (Dan) Powell of Madison and Nora (Len) Sanculi of Denver, Colorado; brother Donald (Katie) Gajewski of Shawano WI; grandsons, Brad (Kelly), Eric (Krystal), Danny, grand-daughter, Niki, and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tues, June 29th 9am at St Dennis Catholic Church, 413 Dempsey Road in Madison, WI , followed by Funeral Mass at 10am. Interment Services 2:15pm at Holy Cross Cemetery, 7301 W. Nash St. in Milwaukee (please stop in at office for directions to the appropriate chapel). In lieu of flowers a memorial to HospiceCare Foundation, 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy, Madison WI 53711 would be appreciated. Suminski Family Funeral Homes 414-276-5122 www.lifestorynet.com |
Dornbach, Lois M. (nee Owens) June 18, 2010. Age 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Eugene E. Dornbach. Cherished mother of Edward (Susan) Dornbach, Scott (Diane) Dornbach, Gary (Lynn) Dornbach and the late Patrick Dornbach. Dear mother-in-law of Joan Mech. Dear sister of Clifford Owens, the late Lorraine Haertel, the late Luella Royle, Leona Vele and Loretta Woyak. Further survived by 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren other relatives and friends. Visitation Wednesday, June 23 at Parkway Apostolic Church 10940 S. Nicholson Road Oak Creek from 5:00 PM until time of the Funeral Service at 7:00 PM. GUEST BOOK AVAILABLE AT: www.lifestorynet.com
Suminski Family Funeral Homes 414-744-5156 Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday, June 20, 2010
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| Pluta, Edward M. June 10, 2010. Age 74 years. 414-744-5156 Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday June 20, 2010 |
Beider, Shirley (nee Keup) Born on April 10, 1952 in New London, WI. (414) 276-5122 Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday June 20, 2010 |
Lyle Andrew Kraning June 10, 2010. 414-744-5156 Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday June 13, 2010 |
| Hanson, Gerald W. May 26, 2010 (414) 276-5122 Appears Journal Sentinel Tuesday June 1st, 2010 |
| Pleester, Virginia May 22, 2010. 414-276-5122 |
Debra S. Novak May 23, 2010 (414) 744-5156 |
| Watkins, Rodney M. May 20, 2010 (414) 276-5122 |
| Hajdu, Joseph H. May 23, 2010. (414) 276-5122 |
Swanson, Rita Ann May 9, 2010 (414) 276-5122 Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Friday May 14,2010 |
Donaleski, Reney M. (nee Schmidt) May 5, 2010. (414) 744-5156
Published in the Thursday, May 13, 2010 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
| Meissner, Paul F., Attorney Died peacefully May 9, 2010 (414) 276-5122 Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from May 10 to May 11, 2010 |
| Ostrowski, Gregory J.
May 3, 2010 (414) 276-5122
Appears Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Friday May 7th, 2010 |
Retzlaff, Jack D. Monday May 3, 2010 (414) 744-5156 |
Gnatowski, Benedykta Private Services. |
Clancy, Patrick April 30, 2010 414-744-5156 |
| Zalewski, Autumn Marie Born to Life Oct. 11, 2008. Raised to Eternal Life Apr. 19, 2010. (414) 744-5156 |
| Schmal, Janet M. Entered into Eternal Life on Friday, April 9, 2010
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Donigain, Ronald A., Sr. Went to his eternal home April 10, 2010. (414) 744-5156 |
| Port, Linda April 11, 2010. (414) 276-5122 |
| Simonz, Jamie Louise April 9, 2010 (414) 276-5122 |
Barnier, Andrea M. (nee Zahn) April 9, 2010 (414) 744-5156 |
| Crouch, Rosie Born to Eternal Life on Easter Sunday 414-744-5156 |
| Zilber, Joseph J. "Joe" March 19, 2010 (414) 276-5122] |
| Maher, Rita March 11, 2010. (414) 744-5156 |
Brunker, James G. March 9, 2010. 414 744-5156 |
Bertolas, Albert R. March 10th, 2010 414-276-5122 |
Williams, Hilda R. (nee German) March 11,2010. 414-276-5122 |
Kasper, Sandra (nee Zader) Born to Eternal Life March 10, 2010. 414-276-5122 |
| Henry, Timothy H. March 9, 2010. 414-744-5156 |
Keller, Kathleen J. “Katie” Born to eternal life March 7, 2010. (414) 744-5156 |
| Mathews, Rev. Gerald Peacefully crossed over from this life into Heaven on March 6, 2010.
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| Vazquez, Ruben Born to Eternal Life March 4, 2010. (414) 276-5122 |
| Roemheld, Frederick L. “Fred” Passed Away March 2, 2010. |
| Gonzalez, Jose Rafael Tuesday, March 2, 2010. 414-276-5122 |
| Pintaro, Frank J. Of South Milwaukee, WI. February 25, 2010
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| Jaeger, Richard A. February 26, 2010. (414) 744-5156 |
| Reese, Randy Found Eternal Peace Wed. Feb. 17, 2010. (414) 276-5122 |
| Sokol, Edward F. Feb. 11, 2010.
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| Dittl, Jane M. (nee Hickman) Feb. 12, 2010 (414) 744-5156 |
| Kopidlowski, Wayne J. February 9, 2010. 414-744-5156 |
| Ehlert, Winifred "Winnie" (nee Venne) Went home to Heaven Tues. Feb. 9, 2010. 414-276-5122 |
| Moscoff, Bill “The Brush” Feb. 4, 2010.
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| Nordvall, Gail M. (nee Barnes) January 29, 2010.
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| Haberle, Elizabeth C. (nee Futterer) Born to Eternal Life Jan. 24, 2010.
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| Freda, Rosella K. (nee Fraundorf) January 20, 2010. 414-744-5156 |
Schmidt, Aleeze January 15, 2010. 414-276-5122 |
| Miller, Julie A. (nee Dzwonkowski) January 8, 2010 414-744-5156 |
| Baulsir, Robert J. January 10, 2010. 414-744-5156 |
| Valentin, Sigfredo T. Jan. 2, 2010. (414) 276-5122
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| Tamel, Angeline A. (nee Vincer) January 6, 2010. 414-744-5156 |
| Hill, Irene (nee Olkiewicz) January 2, 2010. Age 85 years. 414-744-5156 |
| Freedman, Bart G. Died Jan. 4, 2010, (414) 276-5122
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| Freedman, Bart G. Died Jan. 4, 2010, (414) 276-5122
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| Gurevich, Boris Born May 23, 1949 in Poland. Died December 31, 2009 in Milwaukee (414) 276-5122 |
| Desarden Sr., Victor (414) 276-5122 |