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Julia Holmes Obituary

(Nee Robel) Born to Eternal Life Wed., June 1, 2005, age 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Howard W. Holmes. Dear mother of Barbara (Richard) Steuber, Karen (John) Schlidt, John (Jeanne) and Jeffrey (Susan) Holmes. Loving grandmother of Chris, Jane, Jenny and Julie; Steve, Scott, Stacy, Seinn and the late Sarah; Erika and Heather; and 16 great-grandchildren. Sister of Marianne (Bob) Lorenzen. Also survived by other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11AM Sat., June 11 at ALEXIAN VILLAGE CHAPEL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

Julia was a 1930 graduate of Messmer High School. She was very active with Cardinal Stritch Mother's Club and Our Lady of Good Hope Parish. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Alexian Village Chapel Fund would be greatly appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jun. 5, 2005.

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Richard & Kandace Riebel

June 8, 2005

Jeff:

No matter how many years your Mom enjoyed life, and you shared with her, the loss of a mother can never be adequately covered by any other experience. Please accept both our deepest sympathy.

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