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Josefa Platzer Obituary

Platzer, Josefa A. "Jo" (Nee Kohl ) Entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at the age of 81 years. Beloved wife of the late John Platzer. Loving mother of John (Christine), Albert (Denise), the late Margaret and the late Waltraud "Trudi" Platzer. Proud Oma of Sarah, John, Alissa and Peter Platzer. Further survived by other loving relatives and friends here and in Austria. The family will receive friends at OUR LADY OF GOOD HOPE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7152 N. 41 St. (41st and Good Hope Rd.) in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 29 from 4:00 PM until 5:45 PM with the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 6:00 PM. Burial will be private at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials in Jo's name may be directed to Aurora VNA Zilber Family Hospice, 1155 N. Honey Creek Pkwy., Wauwatosa, WI 53213. Jo and her husband John emigrated from Austria in 1956. She was the founder and long time owner of Jo's Café on Silver Spring. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Zilber Family Hospice for the loving care and concern shown to Jo and her family.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jul. 27, 2014.

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Tammy Bolden

August 12, 2014

She was so sweet. I will never forget how she would come to the tables on the Holidays and give out fresh bakery she made! The best memories, thanks for sharing her with us.

August 1, 2014

What a special person. We will miss spending time with Jasper's Oma. My heart goes out to the Platzer family. Laura & Jasper (granddog)

Franz and Gerhard Platzer&Family platzer

July 30, 2014

May God bless you and your family in time of sorrow uncle franz

July 30, 2014

John and Chris So sorry to hear about your mom. Her joyous laughter will be missed at the safe. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dennis Hennessey

July 29, 2014

Jo was and will forever be in our hearts. Our prayer for the entire family.

Pat Chramega

July 29, 2014

For my TOPS BUDDY with so many great memories.
I had sent another message, but was unable to find the candle for her.
God Bless and Hugs to all of you.

July 29, 2014

Chris
So very sorry to hear about your mother in law. It was always a pleasure to come into the restaurant and see both of your smiling faces. Your family is in my prayers.May she rest peacefully with the Lord.

Cameo Gayan

Mel & Kathy Jensen

July 28, 2014

A great lady always with a BIG smile and a special hello when we would come thru the door for her fine food,prayers to the entire family at this time as we have many great memories of Jo's café

jo's 1964

joe D

July 28, 2014

Pie and Cake's will never be the same when you come home to Milwaukee It time to go to Jo's and get some pie's Jo's it still open and always will be run by family but there will be something missing it will be Josefa Jo'

July 28, 2014

Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We didn't know Jo, but we are close friends of Margaret Winslow, who has worked at Jo's Cafe over 10 years now.. we have been frequenting the restaurant at least that long. Jo's spirit will live on in the wonderful meals her son and daughter-in-law prepare !! God bless.

Joe and Jean Greco & Family ( Joshua and Jacob)

Noreen and Dan Welte

July 27, 2014

Our heartfelt sympathy to Al and Denise, Alissa and Peter and all of Oma's family and friends. Keeping you inour thoughts and prayers.

Peter Platzer

July 27, 2014

"If you seek me, seek me in your hearts.
If I have found there a place, I`ll always be with you."
A. de Saint Exupery

Our sincere condolences - I`ll never forget you, aunt Jo.
Peter and family

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

OUR LADY OF GOOD HOPE CATHOLIC CHURCH

7152 N. 41 St. (41st and Good Hope Rd.), Milwaukee , WI

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29

Mass of Christian Burial

6:00 p.m.

OUR LADY OF GOOD HOPE CATHOLIC CHURCH

7152 N. 41 St. (41st and Good Hope Rd.), Milwaukee , WI

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