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1939
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2017
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Christine Ciske Obituary
Christine J. Ciske (nee Kosloski), of West Bend and St. Petersburg, FL died on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee at the age of 77 years. She was born on June 18, 1939 in Chicago to the late Cyril and Cecelia (nee Kruczkowski) Kosloski.
Chris was first and foremost an amazing mother, nana, great-nana, auntie, sister-in-law, fun loving person, fabulous cook, great golfer, beach bum and generous soul. She will be greatly missed by many including the naughtiest dog in West Bend "Little Rici".
Survivors include her children Teri (Craig) Krell of West Bend and Ted Ciske (Steve Grgic) of St. Petersburg, FL; 6 grandchildren: Christina Joyce Rickman, Cari Anna Krell, Casey Jean Krell, Clayton Ciske, Hunter Ciske and Amanda Ciske; 2 great-grandchildren: Chase Ciske and Lexi Ciske, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Rev. Jerome Repenshek presiding. Inurnment will be at a later date in Resthaven Memorial Park in Menasha. The family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Friends and family are invited to gather after Mass at Maricio's for "Chris' Happy Hour".
In lieu of flowers, and in Chris' generous spirit, the family requests you make a donation in her name to your favorite charitable organization.
The Schmidt Funeral Home of West Bend is serving the family.
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LEONA jENDRA
June 16, 2017
I am so very sorry and you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of Mom...We were close when we were young and then our lives took us another direction. I wish we could have lived closer to enjoy family life...Also that we could not be with you at this sad time in your life...Remember Mom and all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers forever... love you and GOD BLESS YOU........COUSIN LEONA
Judy Miller
June 16, 2017
Teri & Ted I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Chris from Kindergarten thru high school,
and was shocked to hear she died, first from Judy & Ron Ambrosis & than Donna Mentink.
She was always so much fun & full of happiness. Teri you were always with your mom.
Connie Allwardt
June 15, 2017
I remember going to Chris's house when I was little for her to give my mom (Betty (Ciske) Harris a perm. There was always a lot of talking and laughing and not much hair curling....lol
So sorry for your loss. She was a very nice lady and always welcomed everyone as her friend. She will be greatly missed.
Connie Allwardt
Carol Sheppard Brown
June 15, 2017
God Blessings to a friend from our days together at St. John's, and Menasha High School, we had many good times.
Lynn Smith
June 14, 2017
Chris was a most spirited and successful woman: successful because she built a firm foundation with family, friends, children and grandchildren. She can never be forgotten because she left so much of her to remember. My thoughts and prayers are with her beautiful family who grieve her loss.
June 13, 2017
Words are hard at a time like this. But I do know how difficult it is to lose your mom. She is supposed to be there forever. I do know she will be with you forever. You will feel her presence still taking care of you. Mine helps me all the time, and yours will to
Sue
Toni Franke
June 13, 2017
Lighting a candle for Auntie - she was a rock to our family. We will miss her deeply and remember her always as a fun, giving, energetic Polish woman with so much loyalty and love for her family
June 13, 2017
Ted, My sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your beautiful mother. I know how deeply you cared for her and my heart grieves for your sadness. Her picture tells me she was a kind, beautiful, fun loving soal. May she rest in peace.
Amy Scalise
June 13, 2017
Ted, Teri, and the whole Ciske family:
My heart and sympathy go out to you in this difficult time.
Chris was such a firecracker and a feisty spirit-- that I will never forget.
My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
All my love, Amy Scalise & Rondo
Chris Perry
June 13, 2017
Think of you Ted, Steve and family.
Karen Zwissler
June 13, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family. Take comfort in knowing that she is now in God's loving care.
Chelsea Knowles
June 12, 2017
Ted and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how close you were to your Mother and that this was unexpected.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
**Hugs**
Chelsea Knowles and family
Loralyn Hiltz
June 12, 2017
Oh what fun times we had together!! Playing golf was never boring either in Florida or West Bend. I was so amazed at all the meals you made for other people on a daily basis. And those pierogis we made at your place we're most memorable. And on and on you spread joy. Thank-you
I'll miss and love you forever!
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