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Debra A. Sears

Debra A. Sears

Aug 22, 2015

Debra A. Sears, of Mukwonago, formerly of Illinois, died on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 62. She was born in Chicago, IL on January 14, 1953 the daughter of Robert and Patricia (nee White) McCracken. She will be sadly missed by her son Thatcher Sears along with other relatives and friends. No services...

Vernon "Reese" Shaner

Vernon "Reese" Shaner

Aug 22, 2015

Vernon “Reese” “Old Man” Shaner II, of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 22, 2015 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident at age 48. He was born in Kansas City, MO the son of Vernon and Bonnie Lee (nee Donaldson) Shaner. Reese was passionate about martial arts and proudly opened Waukesha Mixed Martial Arts (Waukesha MMA). He was instrumental...

Christine M. Alvarez

Christine M. Alvarez

Aug 19, 2015

Christine M. Alvarez, a lifelong Waukesha resident, was born to Eternal life, unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at the age of 48. She was born in Waukesha on January 26, 1967 the daughter of Jose and Ida (nee Ramos) Medina. On December 31, 1997 she married Julio “Chubby” Alvarez. Christine had a generous heart who always put others first...

William "Bill" J. Ruekert Jr.

William "Bill" J. Ruekert Jr.

Aug 16, 2015

William “Bill” J. Ruekert Jr., of Waukesha died on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 67. He was born in Waukesha on September 26, 1947 the son of William and Catherine (nee Ranstead) Ruekert Sr. Following his graduation from high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Bill took great...

Katherine B. Stinson

Katherine B. Stinson

Aug 15, 2015

Katherine Barbara Stinson (nee Krmpotich), died peacefully on August 15, 2015 while residing at the Silverado Memory Care Home in Brookfield, Wis. Katherine was born November 8, 1923 in Duluth, MN. She attended St. Scholastica College, receiving a degree in education. After teaching in Iowa for several years, Katherine moved to New York. There she taught in the Merrimac School...

Mark T. Simonz Sr.

Mark T. Simonz Sr.

Aug 14, 2015

Mark T. Simonz Sr., of Waukesha, died unexpectedly Fri. Aug. 14, 2015 at age 68. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on Feb. 25, 1947 the son of Frank Simonz and Betty Jean Johnson. He worked for A.O. Smith/Tower Automotive for 27 years. He enjoyed cooking and spending time with his grandchildren and attending their sporting events. He will...

Michael "Mike" J. Ronan

Michael "Mike" J. Ronan

Aug 13, 2015

Michael J. “Mike” Ronan, a longtime resident of Big Bend, found peace and joined his beloved parents in heaven on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at age 65. He was born in Prairie du Chien on June 3, 1950 the son of Jack and Shirley (nee Noggle) Ronan. Mike graduated from St. Joseph Grade School, Catholic Memorial High School and Marquette...

Wayne E. Mueller

Wayne E. Mueller

Aug 12, 2015

Wayne E. Mueller, of Waukesha, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Lynnwood of Delafield at the age of 77. He was born in Milwaukee on March 22, 1938 the son of Herbert and Alice (nee Heilmann) Mueller Sr. On May 6, 1962 he married Lorraine Becker at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waukesha; she preceded him in death on...

Julian M. Guel

Julian M. Guel

Aug 8, 2015

Julian M. Guel of Waukesha died on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 58. He was born on July 21, 1957, one of 13 children born to Jose and Maria (nee Medina) Guel. Julian was born and raised in Texas and was "Texas Proud". On Sept. 4, 1982, he married Rosalinda...

James N. Larson

James N. Larson

Aug 8, 2015

James Norman Larson was born to Norman Emil and Anna Jane (nee Griffiths) Larson in Waukesha, WI on November 25, 1956 and he found eternal peace on August 8, 2015. Jim loved his family and was fortunate to live with his extended family that provided excellent care throughout his illness. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer (Jerry) Johnson and...

Kathleen E. Marish

Kathleen E. Marish

Aug 7, 2015

Kathleen E. Marish, of Waukesha, died peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, August 7, 2015 at her home. She was 65. Kathy was born in Waukesha on September 21, 1949, the daughter of Amford and Janet (nee: Dexter) Staffeldt. She graduated from Waukesha South High School. On November 28, 1970 she married Ronald Marish at St. William...

James M. Sweeney

James M. Sweeney

Aug 5, 2015

James “Jim” M. Sweeney, of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at the Virginia Health & Rehab at the age of 87. He was born in Milwaukee on June 25, 1928 the son of Walter and Alice (nee Eigner) Sweeney. He was a graduate of Messmer High School and St. Benedict’s College in Kansas. On May 20, 1950 he...

Victor M. Rodriguez

Victor M. Rodriguez

Aug 1, 2015

Victor M. Rodriguez, of Waukesha, died on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at his home at the age of 56. He was born in Puerto Rico on April 8, 1959 the son of Juan and Carmen (nee Rivera) Rodriguez. Victor had an open heart for anyone that was in need and leaves behind a legacy full of love and kindness. He...

Dale W. Bock

Dale W. Bock

Jul 31, 2015

Dale W. Bock, age 72, was born to eternal life Fri., July 31, 2015. Born Jan. 7, 1943 in Chicago, to Willard and Norma (nee: Oswald) Bock. He was proud to serve his country in the US Navy on submarines from 1964-1972, was a member of the D.J. Martin American Legion Post #8, and the Early Risers Kiwanis both in...

John R. Pugh

John R. Pugh

Jul 29, 2015

John R. Pugh, of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at age 89 at the Silverado Memory Care Community in Brookfield. He was born on April 1, 1926 the only child of John and Mary (nee Rees) Pugh. He was proud of his family, his Welsh heritage, the Waukesha High School Class of 1944 and of being a 6th...

Joseph R. Geason

Joseph R. Geason

Jul 28, 2015

Joseph R. Geason, of Hartland, was born to eternal life on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the age of 67 due to heart complications. He was born in 1948 in Oconomowoc, the son of Richard and Rose (nee Brandt) Geason. In 1972 he married Maralyn Cartwright at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waukesha. Joe was a third generation family farmer...

Judith "Judie" Ann Whipps

Judith "Judie" Ann Whipps

Jul 24, 2015

Judith “Judie” Ann Whipps, of Waukesha, died on Friday, July 24, 2015 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 77. She was born in Waukesha on April 12, 1938 the daughter of Alvin and Dora (nee Liestiko) Klemp. Judie was a 1956 graduate of Waukesha High School and continued her education at UW-Waukesha. In September 1953 she married George...

Georgine "Gigi" A. Greene

Georgine "Gigi" A. Greene

Jul 23, 2015

Greene, Georgine “Gigi”, (Nee Soulek) was born peacefully to eternal life on July 23, 2015 at AngelsGrace Hospice at age 83. She was born November 11, 1931 the daughter of Emil and Helen Soulek. Dear loving mother of Robert (Doris), Pam (Mike) Kowalski, Susan (Mike) Nigbur, Mary (Wally) Anderson, Barry, Michelle (George) Cooper and Mark (Michele). Dear grandmother of 17...

Edward "Ed" L. Waters

Edward "Ed" L. Waters

Jul 22, 2015

Edward “Ed” L. Waters, of Waukesha, was born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at age 59 surrounded by his family at AngelsGrace Hospice. He was born in Waukesha on March 4, 1956 the son of Jerome and Marion (nee Wolf) Waters. Ed was a 1974 graduate of New Berlin West High School. He spent most of his...

Burnell "Bub" C. Whitmore

Burnell "Bub" C. Whitmore

Jul 22, 2015

Burnell ‘Bub’ Whitmore of Genesee passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice on July 22, 2015. Bub was a lifelong resident of Genesee Village, born to Horace ‘Jinks’ and Alice (nee Smart) Whitmore in their family home on Walnut Street. Bub was the eldest child with three sisters, Mary (Richard) Savatski, Nancy (Donald) Stein, and Merle (Eldor ‘Bud’) Teske. In August...

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