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Laura Guenther
1953 - 2014
Laura Guenther
1953 - 2014
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BORN
1953
DIED
2014
Laura Guenther Obituary
Laura Guenther, age 60, of Cleveland, died Monday, May 12, 2014 at her residence after a long battle with cancer.
Laura was born on December 20, 1953 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late William Guenther and Maribelle (Grovac) Guenther. Laura started teaching at Milwaukee Public Schools in 1990, 11 of those years at Fernwood Montessori School as a Literacy Coach. While she was at Fernwood Montessori she was instrumental in starting programs such as America Reads, Boys and Girls Book Club, Newspaper Club, working with University of Milwaukee in setting up tutors to help students in reading. Laura also assisted teachers in teaching writing. She retired from Milwaukee Public Schools in June 2013. She will be missed by staff members, parents and students.
Survivors include her mother: Maribelle Guenther, Manitowoc; two sisters: Susan Guenther, Libertyville, IL; Carol Guenther, Waubeka, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her father: William Guenther; one brother: Scott William Guenther.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Trinity Alliance Church, 3121 Nagle Avenue, Manitowoc. Pastor Wayne Anderson will officiate. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory of Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
The family would like to thank Dr. Brenda Pierce & Staff at West Allis Women's Pavilion, the friends & staff of Fernwood Montessori School and the church family of Trinity Alliance Church for all the special care given to Laura.
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Kelly
May 29, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. Guenther helped my son with his writing at Fernwood. School at the time was a struggle and he wasn't getting a lot of positive feedback at the time. Laura worked with him and always said he had great voice in his writing. Those few words brought real encouragement. I'll never her forget her for that and neither will he.
Lisa Waszak
May 28, 2014
I have wonderful memories of working closely with Laura. Her smile and love for children will never be forgotten
Amber Jensema
May 28, 2014
I will miss talking to Laura as she came into the Cleveland Post Office. Every Wednesday when she came in I knew my day would be made brighter.
Tom Lalko
May 25, 2014
Laura was a blessing to everyone she came into contact with, myself included. Now, no more concerns about "getting vertical." Rest in peace, sister.
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Candy Becker
May 22, 2014
I will always remember talking to Laura every morning as we prepared to start our day at Fernwood Montessori. She always had a smile, even on days that weren't the best. Lots of memories and laughs were shared. One of my fondest memeories is of the beret she would wear. It was a pink color and I would always sing Raspberry Beret when I saw her at the end of the day. She would just laugh and laugh. I will always remember that! She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Ann Bristow
May 18, 2014
I have so many fun memories when we were kids on Logan Ave. There was no one sweeter than Little Laura. Love, Annie
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