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Janet Torkelson Obituary

Torkelson, Janet O. (Nee Peterson ) Of South Milwaukee, Born to eternal life August 22, 2015 at the age of 71 years. Beloved wife of Duane Torkelson. Loving mother of Shelly Torkelson, Todd (Stephanie) Torkelson, Jodi (Reinaldo) Mesa, Shawn Torkelson, and Robbie Torkelson. Proud grandmother of Amanda, Bryan, Brytni, Duane, and great-grandmother of Abella and Hunter. Dear sister of Lorna (Merle) Jesme, Milton (Janice) Peterson, and Allan (Mary Havisto) Peterson. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday, August 27, at 12:00PM at the funeral home chapel. Visitation on Thursday from 10:00AM until time of services. Interment Forest Hill Memorial Park.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Aug. 26, 2015.

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home - South Milwaukee

700 Milwaukee Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172

Aug

27

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home - South Milwaukee

700 Milwaukee Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172

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