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John Stanke Obituary

Stanke, John D. Monday, January 12, 2009, at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Schmitt). Dearest father of Bryon (Patti), Amy (Randy) Gottfried and Beth (Ali Khan) Stanke. Loving grandfather of Jessica (Richie), Nicholas, Jacob and Alex. Great-grandfather of Taylor. Brother of Louis (Pearl), Rosemary (Ralph) Lasecki, Eleanor (Ronald) Drage, Mary (Al) Hodkiewicz, Fritz (Marilyn), Florence Van Lannen and the late Joseph (Annabel) Stanke. Further survived by 32 nieces and nephews, 50+ great-nieces and nephews, 7 great-great-nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, other relatives, friends and Marine Brothers. Past employee of Harnischfeger Corp. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, S. 41st and W. Oklahoma Ave., Saturday at 12:30 PM, with visitation at the Church from 11 AM until the time of Mass. Private interment Forest Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorials to St. Ann's Intergenerational Day Care are suggested. Semper Fi Bruskiewitz Forest Lane Chapel (414) 321-1700

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2009.

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Michael Scott

January 18, 2009

Even though I didn't know him that well I knew that he was a kind man.
Remember seeing him outside Paul Bunyan's in Wisconsin Dells while we were on vacation. I know the hard pain in your heart - thoughts are with his wife and children.

Stacey Zimmerman

January 17, 2009

Auntie Karen, Bryon,Amy,Beth...We will all miss your dear father and friend. I hope that you all find peace in the good memories that you have and share them happily with others. Love you all,

Stacey Collura (Zimmerman)

carol zajac

January 17, 2009

KAREN AND FAMILY
AL AND MARY

ALTHOUGH WE HAVE NOT HAD CONTACT IN AWHILE, RICHARD AND I ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOHN'S PASSING

HE IS SAFELY HOME

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

THE WOLFGRAM'S
RICHARD AND CAROL

Helen Asciutto

January 16, 2009

Karen,
I knew from your Christmas card that John was not doing very well. I was so sad to see the notice in the paper. Please know that you and your entire family are in our prayers and thoughts! Filippo and I will never forget what you and John did for us. We now can "pay-it-forward" to young couples starting out! Thank you and may God Bless.

Bill & Cathy Baumgardt

January 16, 2009

Known only too briefly, but felt the love and goodness from this man and his family. Semper Fi

Robin Schmitt

January 15, 2009

Karen and kids our prayers and tears are with you.

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