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Ruth Becker Obituary

Becker, Ruth A. (Nee Cotey) Born to Eternal Life Mon., Feb. 11, 2008, age 69 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Dear mother of Mark, James (Heidi) and Michael (Kristen). Grandmother of Brian and Nicole; Joseph, Anthony and Alyssa. Great-grandmother of Brian, Jr. and Briann. Dear sister of the late Bishop Arnold Cotey, John (the late Audrey) Cotey, the late Dr. Donald and Adelaide Cotey, the late Jane and Dr. Bert Daley, Rita (Bernard) Crawley, the late Roger (Barbara) Cotey, Nancy (Raymond) Sellhausen and Kathleen (Frank) Schmidig. Sister-in-law of the late Clifford (Agnes), the late Fritz, Rosemary (the late John) Ryder and the late Thomas (Hildegard). Ruth was close friends with Lou, Florence and the Gill family. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Mon., Feb. 18, 2008, from 4-7PM, at the Zwaska Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tue., Feb. 19, 2008, at 10AM, at OUR LADY OF GOOD HOPE, W. Good Hope Rd. and N. 41st St. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery Chapel to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Our Lady of Good Hope would be appreciated. ZWASKA FUNERAL HOME Serving Families for 5 Generations 4900 W. Bradley Rd. 414-354-5330 www.zwaskafuneral.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Feb. 14 to Feb. 17, 2008.

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The Behnkes

February 23, 2008

Dear Mark,Jim and Mike,
Sorry to here of your loss. Your mom has a special place in our hearts growing with all of you.She will be remember in our hearts forever. The time on portage street will be there forever as youngsters all of us together growing up. Sorry we couldn't be at the funeral but you are in our hearts forever with all the memories.

PATRICIA Holtslander

February 16, 2008

To my cousin,
May you now be at peace with Our Lord Jesus Christ. Though I can't be at your funeral because of my own heath problems I will keep you and you family in my prayers.
Ron and Pat Holtslander

Patricia Becker

February 14, 2008

Ruth, may you now be at peace and pain free. You were a great mom in law I have always loved you and your family. Thank you for being a part of mine agian these past few years, it was great to see you enjoy the grandchildren. Love Pat

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