Lantern Lit on 11/4/13–11/10/13 for Erin Ziemendorf

Erin Ziemendorf, 30, of West Allis was killed by her boyfriend, stuffed in a duffle bag and dumped in the trunk of a car. Matthew McDowell, 40, gave himself up to police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Monday - saying that Ziemendorf had died during an argument. Police say McDowell snapped her neck. Erin leaves behind a 5-year old son.

Erin Ziemendorf of West Allis, WI, was received into the loving arms of our Lord on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, at the age of 30. Loving, cherished and devoted mom of Angelo, her beloved son and love of her life. Loving daughter of Jon and Darlene Ziemendorf. Cherished sister of Benjamin (Dawn) Ziemendorf and Beth (Michael) Halloran. Beloved granddaughter of Florence Groth. Erin was loved and will be remembered by Kevin Masullo, other relatives and many special friends. Visitation will be held on Mon., Nov. 11, at MARTIN LUTHER LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA, where Erin was a longtime and dedicated member. 

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