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Amelia Schmidt Obituary

Schmidt, Amelia M. (Nee Zurkowski) Passed away March 8, 2011, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Schmidt. Dearest mother of Kenneth (Renate) Schmidt and Darlene Witkowiak. Sister of Phyllis Tienda. Grandmother of Debra, Mike (Judy), Jeff, Tara, Brad (Jennifer), Bryan, Susan (Bart), Randy (Vicki), Scott (Tracy) and Robert. Further survived by 20 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 AM, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, S. 58th St. and W. Forest Home Ave. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation at the Funeral Home Sunday from 4-8 PM, with a Prayer Service at 7 PM. Amelia owned and operated the Crossroads Café on 16th and Greenfield for 25 years.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Mar. 11 to Mar. 13, 2011.

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Sophie Favill

March 15, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

March 12, 2011

Ken, Darlene & Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Love, Jerry and Kathy Borowski

Sharon (Zurakowski)Kilmer

March 12, 2011

I will certainly miss my Aunt Amelia for she had great spirit and was always a joy to talk with. Aunt Amelia made growing old look so good. My heart goes out to Ken and Darlene and their families.

Shelly Nordquist

March 11, 2011

So sorry to hear about your Grandma. She certainly sounded like an amazing lady!

Kamryn Witkowiak

March 11, 2011

I am going to miss you great grandma

Gina O'Donnell

March 11, 2011

Bart, Sue and Jon,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Your Grandma was quite the special woman. Stay strong!
We love you all!
Dennis, Gina, Devin and Brianna!

Jackie Radovich

March 11, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

Lisa Witkowiak

March 11, 2011

Grandma, we miss you and will love you always. You are forever in our hearts! We'll keep the precious memories of you and cherish them until we see you again. xoxo's Lisa, McKenzie & Ethan

Susan Liegeois

March 11, 2011

I will miss you especially when watching Days of Our Lives. You will always be in my heart Grandma. Love Susie

Scott Witkowiak

March 11, 2011

Grandma we are going to miss you. I could always count on you helping us out.

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