Died peacefully Saturday, July 25, 2009, age 97. Loving wife of the late Gerald C. Dear mother of Daniel (Joyce) and Keith C. (Sue Gaspar sweetheart and mother's angel). Proud grandmother of Alan K. (Denise) and Wade (Lynda). Great grandmother of Kendra, Kelsey, Jake and Amanda. Also loved by other relatives and dear friends Patty and Mark Pierucki.Private services held at Wisconsin Memorial Park.The family would like to thank Villa St. Francis and the Felician Sisters for their friendship, care and compassion shown to their mother over the past many years. Memorials are appreciated to Villa St. Francis, Inc., 1910 West Ohio Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53215.'YOU'LL ALWAYS BE PART OF OUR LIVES."