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Steve Jurenka Obituary

Of South Milwaukee, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 21, 2004 at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Dear father of Doris (Bill) Griffith and the late Jane M. Jurenka. Proud Grandpa of Tim (Dana) Griffith, Steve (Kris) Griffith, Jeff (Lisa) Griffith, Denise (Matt) Hall, and Jenny (Shannon) Trent. Great-grandfather of Kyle, Jake, Ben, Haley, Alex, Kate, and Brian. Dear Brother of Olga Harenski, Ann Kmielewski, and Bessie Jankovich. Brother-in-law of Carol Jurenka. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, especially his friends at the South Milwaukee High School.

A special thank you to Covenant Hospice for their loving care of Steve.

Funeral Service on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004 at 11AM at ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (4850 S. Lake Dr., Cudahy). Visitation at the church only on Tuesday, from 10AM until the time of service. Interment at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. Memorials to the St. John Evangelical Church's Day Care are appreciated.

Steve taught his family by his daily example to persevere and deal with whatever life gives you with humor and determination. His sense of never giving up is his lasting gift to all who knew him.

Steve enjoyed walking and riding his bike around the City of South Milwaukee for over 50 years. He would cover miles and miles until his recent illness. May be find new routes at his new destination.

MOLTHEN-BELL & SONS

Serving the Family

South Milwaukee, WI (414)762-0154

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Nov. 22, 2004.

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Kelly Wechlo

November 22, 2004

To the Griffith families. We are very sorry for your loss and that we could not be there to comfort you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.



With deepest sympathy,



Rick and Kelly Wechlo

Jean Badura

November 22, 2004

We have already begun to miss Steve. He would visit daily up until last Winter. He is very missed. We were fortunate to know him at the High School

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