Laura Jakus

(Nee Cooper) Passed away on April 20, 2011 at the age of 85 years. She was a brave and independent woman who will be dearly missed by her children, Cheryl Soch (special friend, Tom Coopman), Gordon (Barb) Jakus, and David (Dawn Peters) Jakus; grandchildren Christine Shepard (Dameian), Kelly Westerhausen, Ben Jakus and Pete Jakus, great-grandchildren Ashely, Jasmine, Ronnie, Aaliyah, and Dameianna, DJ; sister Clara Pudrowski; sister-in-law Alma Cooper; and many relatives and friends. Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Emil. As Laura's favorite past-time was visiting, please join us on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the Funeral Home between 4:00-7:00 PM to memorialize her life. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 29, 2011 at BLESSED SAVIOR PARISH (8607 W. Villard Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53225). Memorials to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation are appreciated.