The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI) back issues from January 2009:
NFC PLAYOFFS: EAGLES (9-6-1) VS. VIKINGS 10-6) (PREVIEW
Jan 01, 2009; ... When: 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Line: Eagles by 3. Series record: Tied, 11-11. Last time they met The Eagles won, 23-16, in Week 8 last season. Last week: Philadelphia earned its playoff spot by dominatingDallas, 44-6. Minnesota clinched the NFC North title with a ...
AFC PLAYOFFS: RAVENS (11-5) VS. DOLPHINS (11-5) PREVIEW
Jan 01, 2009; ... When: Noon Sunday. Line: Ravens by 3. Series record: Miami leads, 5-3. Last time they met: Running back Willis McGahee ran for 105 yardsand a touchdown in the Ravens' 27-13 victory in Week 7 this season. Last week: Le'Ron McClain ran for two scores in the Ravens' ...
New Year's best goals
Jan 01, 2009; ... Despite the best intentions, so many New Year's resolutions flameout as empty wish lists of unrealized hopes and dreams. Starting off the new year with a fresh focus and drive soundslike a good idea -- according to a poll released Monday, 66% ofthose responding said they make New ...
MICHAEL HUNT Seeing some rays of hope in the darkness
Jan 01, 2009; ... Green Bay -- So where were you Sunday when history was made? Owing to a late flight from the Champs Sports Bowl, I was severalthousand feet above Lambeau Field deep into the first quarter, aboutthe time the Detroit Lions began thinking about ruining it for the70,141 tiny dots ...
AFC PLAYOFFS: COLTS (12-4) VS. CHARGERS (8-8) PREVIEW
Jan 01, 2009; ... When: 7 p.m. Saturday Line: Colts by 1. Series record: San Diego leads, 15-10. Last time they met: Adam Vinatieri made a 51-yard field goal astime expired to lift the Colts to a 23-20 victory in Week 12 thisseason. Last week: The Colts blanked the Titans, 23-0, ...
Collins, Woodson enjoy picking season Big year yields bounty for duo
Jan 01, 2009; ... Green Bay -- The record will show that neither Nick Collins norCharles Woodson led the National Football League in interceptions. That honor went to Baltimore safety Ed Reed, who picked off twopasses Sunday to finish with nine. But that didn't stop the Green Bay Packers' best ...
RICK BRAUN A little remodeling could go a long way
Jan 01, 2009; ... Green Bay -- The off-season arrived in Green Bay three weeksearlier than a year ago. That's three weeks the upper brass at 1265 Lombardi Ave. willhave to work out why the 2008 season went from high hopes after a 2-0 start to bitter disappointment. It's a safe bet that general ...
ACCORDING TO . . . FORMER PACKER SAFETY LEROY BUTLER
Jan 01, 2009; ... After most games this season, former Packer all-pro safety LeRoyButler teams up with Journal Sentinel beat writer Tom Silverstein toanswer questions about the Packers' performance. Butler appears onbehalf of his charity, "The LeRoy Butler Foundation" (www.leap36.com). Q. After ...
GRAPEVINE Favre's absence not reason for lost season
Jan 01, 2009; ... Many pundits are weighing in on the train wreck known as the 2008Green Bay Packers season. None of them, however, will hit the nail on the head better thanwise, old Charles Woodson. After the Packers were lucky enough to hold serve against thelowly Detroit Lions, Woodson ...
Order out of chaos Jury-rigged offensive line jells in a big way
Jan 01, 2009; ... Green Bay -- Things were getting pretty thin along the Green BayPackers' offensive line on Sunday. That didn't mean the offensive line didn't help the skill playersget fat, though. The Packers finished Sunday's 31-21 victory over the DetroitLions with no healthy offensive ...
PACKERS 31, LIONS 21 GAME REVIEW
Jan 01, 2009; ... MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Aaron Rodgers, quarterback, Packers: Having taken plenty of heatthrough the season for not leading the Packers to a fourth-quartercomeback victory this season, Rodgers closed his first season as astarter with a strong showing. He completed 21 of 31 for 308 ...
NFC PLAYOFFS: FALCONS (11-5) VS. CARDINALS (9-7) PREVIEW
Jan 01, 2009; ... When: 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Line: Falcons by 2. Series record: Cardinals lead, 14-10. Last time they met: Arizona won in overtime last season, 30-27. Last week: The Falcons clinched the No. 5 seeding in the NFCafter beating the Rams, 31-27. The Cardinals got a ...
CRIME Too much violence The rise in black homicides in Milwaukee and across the nation proves that the community needs to arm youth with the tools needed to break the cycle of poverty.
Jan 01, 2009; ... The dramatic rise in homicides involving black teens and youngadults in Milwaukee proves that more emphasis needs to be placed onall methods that teach alternatives to the streets. But publiceducation -- especially closing the achievement gap between blacksand whites -- remains ...
FAN MAIL
Jan 01, 2009 ... A lost season As we close out this not-so-happy season, I just have to marvelat last week's "Ask the Expert" stuff. The question was: How awful would it be to lose to the Lions? Theanswer was: hopefully not causing a riot in Packerland. Hey guys, six wins isn't very ...
YOUR OPINIONS
Jan 01, 2009 ... MPS An appointed vs. elected School Board Milwaukee Ald. Bob Donovan wants the mayor to step up and reformMilwaukee Public Schools by disbanding the current School Board andappointing a new one. The alderman, with his remark, is implicitlynot respecting the current board ...
QUICK HIT
Jan 01, 2009; ... President-elect Barack Obama questioned whether the Detroit Threeexecutives "understand the urgency of the situation" and are"willing to make the tough choices and adapt to these newcircumstances." Perhaps they aren't. But those choices will never bemade if the companies keep getting ...
PROPERTY TAXES Forewarned, forearmed Don't wait for the shock of your December 2009 property tax bill to check out your appeal rights now.
Jan 01, 2009; ... That the housing bubble has gone kablooey is not exactly asecret. So it's reasonable for a homeowner to grow livid seeinghigher property taxes on his bill this past month because the citysays the home is worth more than the previous year. A Journal Sentinel story recently by Larry ...
Artist Series to feature musicians from MSO Move to local talent a big change for Pabst
Jan 01, 2009; ... Milwaukee Symphony musicians will be the headliners of the 2009edition of the Artist Series at the Pabst Theater. The switch to local talent is a radical one for the ArtistSeries, which has brought many big names to Milwaukee for 33 years.Itzhak Perlman, Kathleen Battle, Emanuel ...
Wildt, Beverly Ann
Jan 01, 2009 ... Wildt, Beverly Ann Age 63. Born to Eternal Life December 29, 2008. Retiree ofCatholic Family Life Insurance. Preceded in death by parents Howardand Lucy Nelson, and sister Barbara. Survived by husband of 41years, Daniel. Cherished mother of Michael, Jennifer (Steven)Kocovsky and ...
Walton, Annie L.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Walton, Annie L. Age 76 years. December 23, 2008. Funeral Friday, January 2, at11AM. In state Friday ...
Wallschlager, Lester Erwin
Jan 01, 2009 ... Wallschlager, Lester Erwin Dec. 31, 2008. Age 81. Survived by his wife Darlene, children Ann(Marty) Franke, Hartland, Barbara (Paul) George, Brooklyn, Mike(Mary Pavlick) Halpin, Waupaca, David (Maureen) Halpin, Merrill andRebecca (Mike) Beck, Waunakee. He also leaves behind ...
Verbick, Vivian
Jan 01, 2009 ... Verbick, ...
Taylor, Wonderful Jr.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Taylor, Wonderful Jr. Services entrusted to: ...
Summers, Edward A., Sr.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Summers, Edward A., Sr. Of Butler, formerly of Raytown, MO. December 30, 2008, age 85years. Beloved husband of the late Elva. Loving father of Edward,Jr. (Carolyn). Dear grandpa of Lisa (Dan Williams) Summers andPhilip Summers. Further survived by other relatives and ...
Suckow, Albert T.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Suckow, Albert T. Met Jesus on December 27, 2008, at the age of 84 years. Lovinghusband of the late Virginia. Loving father of Dennis(Patricia),Bonnie, Gary (Cheryl), the late Timothy Paul, the late Roy (Vera)and Judy (Joel). Treasured Grandpa of Gina, Amy, John, Timothy,Tracy, ...
Strom, Gertrude M. "Trudy"
Jan 01, 2009 ... Strom, Gertrude M. "Trudy" (Nee Krajna) Went home to her Lord and Savior on December 29,2008, at the age of 86 years. Beloved wife of the late ClarenceStrom, for 62 years. Cherished mother of Gerald (Donna) Strom,Bradley (Karen) Strom and Arlene (Kevin) Nesta. Loving ...
Spivey, John Sr.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Spivey, John Sr. Services entrusted to: ...
Smith, Jane Judith
Jan 01, 2009 ... Smith, Jane Judith (Nee Meigs) Nov. 6, 1925-Dec. 29, 2008. Grandma Jane diedpeacefully Monday morning, Dec. 29, 2008. She went home to theloving arms of Jesus Christ after a prolonged illness which shehandled with grace, courage and a wonderful sense of humor. Herloving spouse, ...
Smith, Gerald J.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Smith, Gerald J. Age 99, of Hendersonville, NC, died peacefully in his sleep onTuesday, December 30, 2008. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsinwhere he lived and worked until moving to Hendersonville in 1998 tobe near his daughter. He was preceded in death by his wife of ...
Schultheiss, Frederick K.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Schultheiss, Frederick K. Entered the Kingdom of Heaven on the morning of 30 December inthe year of our Lord 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 48years, Christa Margit (Jung), his sons Dean (Bill Diamond), Curt,and Derrek (Gloria), and his daughters Kerstin (Dan) Lefevre ...
Schneider, Jack
Jan 01, 2009 ... Schneider, Jack Passed away December 30, 2008, age 64 years. Loving husband ofBarbara (nee Dallmann). Devoted father of James (Jane) and Randy(Donna). Step-father of Gayle (Michael) Stoffel and Mark (Donna)Kuphal. Grandpa Jack to Ashley, Nicholas, Megan, Kayla, Dillan,Drake, ...
Robinson, Lula D.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Robinson, Lula D. Age 67 years. December 29, 2008. Funeral Friday 1PM. In stateFriday 12 noon ...
Rice, Elvira Stella
Jan 01, 2009 ... Rice, Elvira Stella Age 91, died December 28, 2008, at the Care Inn Nursing Home inSeguin, Texas, after a short illness. Elvira was born on February13, 1917, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was married to Charles Riceon October 17, 1942, at St. Elizabeth's in Milwaukee, ...
Reck, Donald Walter
Jan 01, 2009 ... Reck, Donald Walter Age 73, of Enterprise, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 31,2008, in Dothan, AL. Memorial services with Masonic rites will be at2PM Saturday, January 3, 2009, at Green Hill Presbyterian Churchwith Dr. Dan McMillan officiating. Mr. Reck was born ...
Price, Michael F.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Price, Michael F. Formerly of Milwaukee, died suddenly on December 25, 2008, in avehicle accident in Black River Falls, WI. He is survived by hisfather, Frederick; sister, Debra; niece, Jennifer Singsheim; otherrelatives and ...
Patti, LaRae L.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Patti, LaRae L. (Nee Kluck) Of Menomonee Falls. Please refer back to Wednesday'spaper or call. SCHMIDT & ...
Oczus, Helen M.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Oczus, Helen M. (Nee Krol) Born to Eternal Life Tuesday, December 30, 2008, atthe age of 87. Beloved wife of the late William V. Oczus. Cherishedmother of Rita (the late Charles) Mitchell, Robert (Kathy) Oczus,Virginia Adamec, Debra (Michael) Onsager and Lynda (David) ...
Mutchie, Elizabeth M.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Mutchie, Elizabeth M. (Nee Braun) Born to Eternal Life December 28, 2008, age 87 years.Loving wife of Raymond E. Mutchie. Visitation on Saturday from 9-11AM at ST. LOUIS CHURCH (13207 Hwy. G in Caledonia). Mass ...
Mauer, John P.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Mauer, John P. Age 60 years. Funeral service Saturday. For complete noticeplease see Wednesday's paper or ...
Lee, Carrie "Mickey"
Jan 01, 2009 ... Lee, Carrie "Mickey" Age 73 years. December 21, 2008. Funeral services will be held onFriday 12 noon at King Solomon Baptist Church, 2375 N. 4th St ....
Kuban, James R.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Kuban, James R. Entered into Eternal Life on December 27, 2008, at the age of 62,after a courageous battle with bone marrow cancer. Born December 17,1946 to the late John and Ann Kuban. Survived by his devoted friendand caregiver LeAnn Janke. Brother of Sr. Renee "Jane", the ...
Kettler, Susanne M.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Kettler, Susanne M. (Nee Klingler) Passed away peacefully surrounded by her belovedfamily, friends and caretakers on December 30, 2008. Sue fought ALS(Lou Gehrig's Disease) valiantly since 2003. Born April 21, 1941, inSchwaigern, Germany. She is preceded in death by her ...
Kelly, John E., Sr.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Kelly, John E., Sr. Became an angel on Monday, December 29, 2008, at the age of 65.Cherished husband for 45 years of Rosemary "Kitten" (nee Fraser).Cherished father of John, Jr. (Elaine), Yvonne (Grady) Williams andColleen Kelly. Brother-in-law of Richard and Juanita ...
Hammerer, Florence
Jan 01, 2009 ... Hammerer, Florence Entered Eternal Life on December 29, 2008, age 92. Beloved Mom ofClark (Grace) Hammerer, Carol (George) Christopherson and PatPeplinski. Dear grandma of Dawn (David) Brightsman, Kim (Andy)Kitzke, TJ (Carla) Christopherson, Linda (Conley) Mattrisch, ...
Haasch, Mary M.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Haasch, Mary M. (Nee Waldhuetter) Died December 28, 2008. Born August 12, 1917.Beloved wife of the late Harry J. Haasch. Dear mother of James R.(Mary L.) Haasch. Grandmother of Andrea Lynn Haasch. Great-grandmother of Laci Lynn Russell. Sister of the late John Jr. (thelate Lorry) ...
Goyette, Yuko
Jan 01, 2009 ... Goyette, Yuko (Nee Shimanaka) Passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2008, atthe age of 65 years. Loving mother of Amanda Goyette. Survived byother relatives in Japan and friends in the Milwaukee area. FuneralService Saturday, January 3, 12:00 PM at the FUNERAL ...
Gnewuch, Carl Edward
Jan 01, 2009 ... Gnewuch, Carl Edward 82, of Oconomowoc, died on December 30, 2008, surrounded by hisloving family. Funeral Services will be held on Friday eveningJanuary 2, 2009, at 7PM, at St. Matthew's Evangelical LutheranChurch in Oconomowoc with the Rev. Daniel R. Schmidt ...
Gehrke, Rev. Frederick H.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Gehrke, Rev. Frederick H. Of West Allis. Joined our Lord in Heaven on Wednesday, Dec. 31,2008, at the age of 91 years. Beloved and devoted husband ofGeraldine (nee Kushawa) for 61 years. Loving father of Michael(Kelly) Gehrke, Stephanie (Lon) VanOuwerkerk. Special grandpa ofAdam, ...
Eckoldt, Vickie L.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Eckoldt, Vickie L. Passed away on Dec. 28, 2008, age 62. Beloved wife of Allan.Loving mother of Pamela Eckoldt Drow. Devoted and belovedgrandmother of Travis Drow. Former mother-in-law of Jim Drow. Sisterof Allen (Terri) Strode. Loving aunt of Cheryl (Bob) Poth, Steve(Jose) ...
Downs, Irene
Jan 01, 2009 ... Downs, Irene Age 73 years. December 26, 2008. Funeral Friday 11AM at WisconsinMemorial Park "Chapel of Chimes", 13235 W. Capitol Dr. In stateFriday ...
Conner, Deborah "Debby"
Jan 01, 2009 ... Conner, Deborah "Debby" Entered into Eternal Life on December 30, 2008, at the age of 56.Resident of Shorewood and Wauwatosa. Beloved daughter of William andBetty St. Louis. Best friend and loving wife for 37 years of JeffreyConner. Loving mother of Amanda, Benjamin and David ....
Cherf, Patrick F.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Cherf, Patrick F. Passed away December 28, 2008, at the age of 64 years. Lovinghusband and best friend of Louise Cherf. Devoted father of Vicky(Keith) May, Melissa (Chris) Fingar, and the late Anthony Cherf.Memorial service ...
Chelhar, Margaret
Jan 01, 2009 ... Chelhar, Margaret Was born July 26, 1924, in Channing, MI, to the late Antonia (neeChesnik) and Mathias Chelhar. She died peacefully Monday, December29, 2008, after a short illness. She'll be remembered and missed byher brother Anton and sister Pauline (the late Byron) Motl. She ...
Cesarz, Alexander
Jan 01, 2009 ... Cesarz, Alexander Age 91, a resident of Albuquerque died Tuesday, December 30,2008. He is survived by sons, Alexander Cesarz II and wife Kathleenof Albuquerque, Gary Cesarz and wife Kathleen of Cape Girardeau, MO,and Roger Cesarz and wife Felice of Albuquerque; five ...
Caston, Jake
Jan 01, 2009 ... Caston, Jake Services entrusted to: ...
Barczak, Leona K.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Barczak, Leona K. Born September 13, 1915, in Hartford, WI. Died Monday, December29, 2008, at the age of 93. Preceded in death by her parents Bernardand Anna Pieper, her husband Joseph Barczak, and daughter, Maryanne(Donald) Hanson. She will be greatly missed by her companion ...
Zylka, Rudolph M. "Rudy"
Jan 01, 2009 ... Zylka, Rudolph M. "Rudy" Has been reunited with his beloved wife Dolores, December 29,2008, at the age of 85 years. Loving dad of Mike Zylka, Kathi (Jim)Tenhover, Kris Krueger, Mark (Natalie) Zylka and the late BryanZylka. Dear grandpa of Jen (Robert) Ramerez, Erin, Kerri, ...
Zeske, Shirley R.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Zeske, Shirley R. (Nee Meyer) Found peace on Sunday, December 28, 2008, age 66years. Beloved wife of Ken Zeske. Loving mother of Sharon (Richard)Duchniak and Todd (Lisa) Zeske. Proud grandma of Kaitlyn and Hailey.Fond daughter-in-law of Alice Zeske. Dear sister-in-law of ...
Wood, Charles O.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Wood, Charles O. Passed away on Dec. 31, 2008. Age 63 years. Loving husband ofAnn. Dear brother of Penny (Ned) Courtright. Further survived byother relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held Sat.,Jan. 3, at 2 PM, at Pilgrim Ev. Lutheran ...
Totton, Terry L.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Totton, Terry L. Born into Eternal Life on Dec. 26, 2008, at the age of 50.Visitation Fri., Jan. 2, 10AM, funeral to follow at 11AM at Balm ...
Tappendorf, Carol
Jan 01, 2009 ... Tappendorf, Carol (Nee Sellhausen) Found peace on Dec. 31, 2008. Age 74 years.Loving mom of Jean (Jim) Wagner, Terry Obradovich and Sheree (Matt)Hendricks. Dear sister of Jack (Dolores) Sellhausen. She is furthersurvived by grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives ...
Scott, Joseph J.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Scott, Joseph J. Saturday, December 27, 2008, age 73 years. Loving husband ofSandra (nee Bieszk). Loving father of Larry (Jean), Lynn (Brian)Nikoley, Perry (Lisa), Cheryl (Jeff) Beyer and Jim (Michele) Burger.Grandfather of AJ, Alex and Lea. Brother of Esther (Leo)Banaszynski, ...
Schultz, Birdice J.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Schultz, Birdice J. (Nee Grunewald) Age 79, of Milwaukee, formerly of Oconomowoc,found peace on Tuesday, December 30, 2008. She is survived by Antonher loving husband for 60 years. Loving mother of Teri (Michael)Flemming, Jack A. (Peggy) Schultz, Wendy (John) Stager and ...
Roed, Agnes V.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Roed, Agnes V. Age 91, of Waterford, formerly Wind Lake, passed away December30, 2008. She was born in Birch Creek Wisconsin October 10, 1917,the daughter of the late John and Hilda (nee Johnson) Swanson. Shespent her early life in and around Warrens, Wisconsin. On October22, ...
Richardson, Mary C.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Richardson, Mary C. Age 76, December 30, 2008. Combined services Sat., Jan. 3, atPhiladelphia MBC, 2028 W. Cherry St. In state 9AM-10AM ....