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Jeanette Gordon-Melkus Obituary

Gordon-Melkus, Jeanette A. (Nee Bretl) Age 97. Went home to Heaven April 10, 2010. Preceded in death by her husbands Ernest Gordon and George Melkus. Also preceded in death by her son, Ernie. Loving mother of Janet (Carl) Wojnowski, Ivy Cichantek and Cheryl (Robert) Robran. Blessed with 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation at Atonement Lutheran Church, S70 W16244 Martin Dr., Muskego, on Thursday, April 15, from 11AM to 1PM. Funeral Service 1PM. Interment to follow at Highland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Wisconsin Chapter, or to Ann's Hope Foundation for Melanoma Cancer Research, appreciated. Special thanks to the staff at Waukesha Springs for their loving care. HARTSON FUNERAL HOME 414-425-9797 www.hartsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 13, 2010.

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