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Doris Stapleton Obituary

Stapleton, Doris M. (Nee Schilz) Thursday, November 4, 2010, at the age of 79 years. Beloved wife and soulmate of Charles. Loving mother of the late MaryLou, Gregory and Daniel (Carol). Dear grandmother of Timothy, William (Melissa), Anthony (Allison), Jennifer and Jessica. Great-grandmother of Timothy, Madelinn, Jeremy, Lindsey and Lucas. Sister of the late Ralph (the late Ann) Schilz, Betty (the late Robert) Schultz, Mary (the late August) Jaskie and Donald Schilz. Also survived by sister-in-law Bonnie, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. A Memorial Gathering will be held Tuesday from 9:30AM - 11:00AM, at ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CHURCH, S. 60th St. and W. Oklahoma Ave., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM. Private interment. Doris loved reading, fishing and the outdoors. Thank you to VITAS Hospice for all their loving care, especially Sam. If so desired, memorials to St. Gregory the Great appreciated. "Till we meet again." HERITAGE FUNERAL HOMES Klemmer-Scheuerell -Johnson-Reiss 414-321-7440 Guest Book & Directions www.heritagefuneral.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Nov. 7, 2010.

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TERI HEMMING

November 8, 2010

FOR MANY YEARS I BOWLED WITH DORIS AND ENJOYED HER CHARM AND GRACIOUS WIT. I HAVE ALWAYS REMEMBERED HER WONDERFUL ROASTED WALNUTS AT CHRISTMAS TIME WHICH I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO MASTER.
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

Donna Lahl

November 8, 2010

Dear Chuck, I am so sorry to hear about Doris. She was such a sweet lady and a good person. We worked together years ago at the credit union. My sympathy to you and your family.

Zach and Jeanne

November 7, 2010

Dearest Greg, Chuck, Jessica, Jennifer, and other family. We are so deeply saddened for the loss of Doris. You are all in our hearts, along with Doris and are very greatful for all the wonderful memories we have of our time with her. Doris was such a beautiful woman inside and out, so loving and caring to everyone she knew. We have truly missed her. Please know that even though we can't be there on Tuesday you will all be in our thoughts.
We love you,

Zach and Jeanne

Barb Larsen

November 7, 2010

So sorry Uncle Chuck, Greg and Dan. I'm so glad I got to see Aunt Doris in August, she was a very special person. Loving thoughts, Barb

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