A.J. ZALEWSKI

E.J. married J.A. LANGE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.R. married S.J. THIELKE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: L8RH-9XC
• Residence: 1921, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
  826 Bremen St
• Residence: 1930, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
  961 Richard Street
• Residence: 1935–1940, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
  2553 N Richards
• Residence: 1948–1949, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
  2437 N 2nd
• Occupation: Aft 1949; Post Office Clerk

Richard married Mary Jane CORRIGAN on 11 Oct 1947 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Mary (daughter of Maurice Earl CORRIGAN and Agnes Katherine BRAATZ) was born on 27 Apr 1926 in Ashland, Ashland, Wisconsin, United States; died on 10 Aug 2011 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 17 Aug 2011 in Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• WikiTree Link: Corrigan-118
• FamilySearch ID: L8RH-9F3
• Residence: 1935-1940, Kingsford, Dickinson, Michigan, United States; Address:
  513 Marquette Blvd
• Occupation: 1947, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
  Weyenberg Shoe Company

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Died:
Mary Jane Zalewski (nee Corrigan), formerly of Cedarburg, was reunited with her beloved husband Richard on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. For the past 7 years she had been a resident at Clement Manor in Greenfield. She was 85 years old. Mary Jane, the daughter of Maurice and Agnes Braatz Corrigan, was born in Ashland, WI, on April 27, 1926, and grew up in Iron Mountain/Kingsford, Michigan. She moved to Milwaukee after High School where she was employed at the Weyenburg Shoe Company. On October 11, 1947 she married Richard Zalewski and the couple moved to Cedarburg in 1955. During their 51 years of marriage, Mary Jane and Richard raised 3 children - Mark (Evonne) Zalewski of Greendale, John (Sharon) Zalewski of Saukville, and Barbara (James) Johnson of Bayside. She is further survived by seven grandchildren; Wendy (Greg) Serafin, Michael (Stephanie Yakobina) Zalewski, Eric (Jaime) Zalewski, Brian (Darcy) Zalewski and Joel (Ali) Zalewski, Lauren and Rebecca Johnson. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren; Zach and Connor Serafin and Aaron, Adam and Aerissa Zalewski, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Mary Jane loved to celebrate her Irish Heritage and was very close to her twin brother Tom, younger brother George, and sisters, Shirley and Patricia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard. A devoted wife and mother, Mary Jane also worked part-time at the Cedarburg Red Owl, Montgomery Ward, and Coffee Pot Restaurant - where she brightened the days of everyone she met. Mary Jane was a member of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church for many years, belonging to the Women's Guild and the St. Ann's Society. She also enjoyed doing crafts, especially crocheting, quilting, knitting, and other needle work.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 17th at 12 PM at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church North, 1375 Covered Bridge Road in Cedarburg with Father Dan Janasik officiating. Mary Jane will be laid to rest next to her husband Richard in St. Francis Borgia Parish Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 17th at the CHURCH from 10 AM until 12 PM.

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• Military: 74th Field Artillery Battalion Headquarters Battery
• FamilySearch ID: L8RH-9FX
• Military: 18 Apr 1944, Mississippi, United States; Address:
  Camp Shleby

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Birth:
9:15 am

Died:
LeRoy Thielke, a longtime resident of Saukville, passed on to eternal life on Sunday evening, November 1, 2015 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. He was 89 years old. LeRoy was born November 16, 1925 in Chicago, IL, the son of Arthur and Madora (nee Last) Thielke. After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was united in marriage with Marjorie DeBroux on August 28, 1948 at St. Mary's Church in Port Washington by Father Hildebrand. Marjorie preceded him in death in February of 2015.

When LeRoy retired, he was working at Falk Corporation as a tool and die maker. He was resourceful and about to fix just about anything. LeRoy was a member of the Saukville American Legion Post #470, where he had previously served as a Post Commander.

While they were courting, Marge and LeRoy loved to dance on roller skates. They later volunteered to be directors for the Immaculate Conception roller skating rink for about 6 years. They received a Saukville Sport's Day Award for their many years of service to youth of the community.

LeRoy's grandchildren remember the family cottage on Pike Lake, affectionately called 'grandma's lake'. Fishing there with grandma and grandpa was a nightly pastime.

LeRoy is survived by his children: Sharon (John) Zalewski of Saukville and Steve (Donna) of Reeseville. He is further survived by 6 grandchildren: Eric (Jaime) of Port Washington , Joel (Ali) of Mequon, Dawn (Carl) Kopacz of VT, Christine Thielke of Port Washington, Ryan Thielke of Waukesha, and Brian (Darcy) of Cedarburg, great grandchildren: Aaron, Adam, Aerissa, Aidan, Samuel, Xander and Cecilia, sister Eleanore Werner of Port Washington, Kenneth Thielke of Ashland, KY, brother-in-law Jerry DeBroux and sister-in-law Arla DeBroux, both of Port Washington, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his brother Eugene Thielke

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 9, 2015 at 6PM at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave. in Port Washington. Deacon Tom Surges will officiate. Visitation will be held prior to the service at the funeral home on Monday from 4-6PM. He will be laid to rest beside Marge in St. Mary's Cemetery in Saukville. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Immaculate Conception or the Saukville Food Pantry.

The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is honored to serve the family.

LeRoy married Marjorie Jean DEBROUX on 28 Aug 1948 in Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Marjorie (daughter of Leon Joseph DEBROUX and Mildred Vida VAN PRICE) was born on 8 Jun 1927 in Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 13 Feb 2015 in Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 24 Apr 2015 in Saukville, Ozaukee, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• WikiTree Link: DeBroux-4
• FamilySearch ID: LN9Z-QB7
• Residence: 1935–1940, Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
  426 N Franklin St

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Died:
Marjorie J. Thielke Marjorie 87 a longtime resident of Saukville and a native of Port Washington passed on to eternal life on Friday February 13 2015 at Harbor Club. The daughter of the late Mildred (Van Price) and Leon DeBroux she was united in marriage with LeRoy A. Lee Thielke on August 28 1948 at St. Mary's Church by Father Hildebrand. She worked at Simplicity during WWII and after her marriage became a bookkeeper for Herb Schowalter Sr. eventually having her own business called Marge's Bookkeeping Tax Service for 25 yrs. She was also a notary public and worked for a short time at First National Bank in Saukville. When her kids were young she was a Campfire Girl leader and attended their many sports activities. She held many offices for the groups she belonged to including Christian Mothers Christian Foresters Royal Neighbors of America and the Landt-Thiel American Legion Auxiliary Unit #470. While they were courting Marge and Lee loved to dance on roller skates. They later volunteered to be directors for the Immaculate Conception roller skating rink for about 6 years. They received a Saukville Sport's Day Award for their many years of service to youth of the community. Marjorie's grandchildren remember the family cottage on Pike Lake affectionately called 'grandma's lake'. Fishing there with grandma and grandpa was a nightly pastime. While there she loved to read and work on crossword puzzles. She is survived by her husband LeRoy Thielke residing at Harbor Club and their children: Sharon (John) Zalewski of Saukville and Steve (Donna) of Reeseville. She is further survived by 6 grandchildren: Eric (Jaime) and Joel (Ali) of Port Washington Dawn (Carl) Kopacz and Christine Thielke of Port Washington Ryan Thielke of Fredonia and Brian (Darcy) of Cedarburg great grandchildren: Aaron Adam Aerissa Aidan Samuel Xander and Cecilia her brother Jerry DeBroux and sister-in-law Arla DeBroux both of Port Washington other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by brothers Donald and Norbert DeeBee DeBroux and sister Eunice (Herb) Bartelt. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday February 20 6PM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Saukville with Father Tom Lijewski presiding. Visitation will be held prior to Mass at the CHURCH on Friday from 4PM to 6PM. She will be laid to rest in St. Mary's Cemetery in Saukville. In lieu of flowers memorials suggested to Immaculate Conception or the Saukville Food Pantry. The Eernisse Funeral Home Port Washington is honored to serve the family.