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Celestine Checker Obituary

Checker Celestine M. "Sally" (Nee Lemke) Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 21, 2010. Age 83. Please see Thursday's paper for the full notice. Visitation at the funeral home Monday, December 27, 4-8PM. Funeral service from the funeral home, Tuesday, December 28, 9-9:30 AM to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8500 W. Cold Spring Rd., for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Entombment at St. Adalbert Cemetery.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Dec. 26, 2010.

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Lisa (Hulita) Moffett

December 28, 2010

Kathy, Mike, and Rob,

You and your families are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Know that your Mother touched so many lives in so many positive ways.

Heartfelt condolences,

AnneMarie Andretzky

December 27, 2010

Kathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Joe Wnukowski

December 23, 2010

Kathy, Bob, Rob and Mike.Gram ma was always my Gramma. The 17 years I spent as part of the Checker family had always made me feel more welcome because of your mom. I will miss her immensely. I'm thankful that our son Aaron was there to be with you and Gramma when she needed the most. I am also greatful to have know and been part of her life for so many years. I will miss her....

Marie Alba

December 23, 2010

Kathy and Family, I only met your Mom a couple of times . And each time she greeted me like an old friend.. In the future may all your thoughts of Mom bring a Big smile to your face.. I am so glad I met her and enjoyed her company

Leon and Marie Alba

Jennifer Wachholtz

December 23, 2010

Kathy, So sorry to hear about your mom passing. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family at this sad time.

Maria Karaban

December 23, 2010

Kathy ,I am so sorry to hear about your mom,my deepest condolences -MARIA KARABAN

ROSI KRUEGER

December 23, 2010

Kathy I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

December 23, 2010

Kathy, Michael, and Robert, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a wonderful, caring neighbor and friend to my mother, Sophie Schweitzer. I will always remember how much Mrs. Checker's visits and cards meant to my Mom when she was in the nursing home. My sympathy and prayers to all of you.

Linda (Schweitzer) Gatton

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