Obituaries

Vivian R. Carlson

Vivian R. Carlson

May 6, 2015

Vivian R. Carlson, of Waukesha, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at LindenGrove at the age of 99, just short of her 100th birthday. She was born on May 24, 1915 in Minneapolis, MN the daughter of Victor and Anna (nee Lokken) Bodin. She is survived by her daughter Jeanne (Ben) Morgan of California, her son Roy Carlson Jr.,...

Ethel N. Richards Pollatz

Ethel N. Richards Pollatz

May 5, 2015

Ethel “Bunny” Richards Pollatz, age 90, of Waukesha, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born Ethel Kurtz on November 8, 1924, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Fredrick and Norma Kurtz. She was a graduate of Waukesha High School. Bunny was united in marriage to...

Joan Love Marzocco

Joan Love Marzocco

May 4, 2015

Joan Love Marzocco (nee Meyer), a lifelong Waukesha resident, was peacefully called to Heaven on Monday, May 4, 2015 at Care-Age of Brookfield at the age of 80. She was born in Waukesha on February 24, 1935 the only child of Melvin and Marion (nee Love) Meyer and was a graduate of Marquette University. Joan was the owner of Soft...

Rosebud Gospodarek

Rosebud Gospodarek

May 2, 2015

Rosebud M. Gospodarek, of Pewaukee, died on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at River Hills West Nursing Home at the age of 71. She was born in Bowler, Wisconsin on July 31, 1943 the daughter of Myron and Alice (nee Shephard) Welch. Rosebud enjoyed fishing, going to the casino, loved her dogs and was proud of her Native American heritage. Most...

Richard W. Parkinson

Richard W. Parkinson

May 2, 2015

Richard W. Parkinson, of Pewaukee, died on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Autumn Bay in Pewaukee at the age of 84. No services will be held.

Betty J. Benson

Betty J. Benson

May 1, 2015

Lifelong Waukesha resident Betty J. Benson, died Friday, May 1, 2015 at the age of 87. She was born January 18, 1928 to Elmer and Emma (nee Zimmerman) Schwulst. After graduating from high school, Betty worked as a telephone operator for Wisconsin Bell and then as a sales manager for Kohls Department Store, retiring in 1995. She was a member...

Rocco A. Caracci

Rocco A. Caracci

Apr 30, 2015

Rocco A. Caracci, of Waukesha, died on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at his home at the age of 90. He was born in Waukesha on May 19, 1924 the son of Joseph and Antoinette Caracci. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII. On May 19, 1951 he married Lena Panella; she preceded him in death...

Margaret I. Farner

Margaret I. Farner

Apr 30, 2015

Margaret “Marge” I. Farner, of New Berlin, died on Thursday, April 30, 2015 surrounded by her family at her residence at the New Berlin Regency at age 94. She was born in New Berlin on February 5, 1921 the daughter of George and Isabel (nee Biwer) Byrne. On June 14, 1941 she married her beloved husband Conrad Farner; he preceded...

Joanne C. Ploussard

Joanne C. Ploussard

Apr 29, 2015

Joanne C. Ploussard, of Pewaukee, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Seasons Hospice with her loving family by her side at the age of 80. She was born in St. Louis, MO the only child of Michael and Cecelia (nee Hrdlicka) Korman. On June 6, 1959 she married Martin Ploussard. Together they lived in the Chicago area for...

Clarence R. Laughhunn

Clarence R. Laughhunn

Apr 28, 2015

Clarence R. Laughhunn, of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at his home at the age of 91. He was born in Centralia, IL on February 13, 1924 the son of Fred and Eda (nee Knipping) Laughhunn. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1943 until 1946. On November 8, 1947 he married Pat Dodillet...

Alec William Sennett

Alec William Sennett

Apr 28, 2015

After 7 years of valiant struggle with anxiety and depression, Alec W. Sennett, 24, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, ended his pain on Tuesday, April 28th. Alec was born on November 16, 1990, in Aurora, IL, the son of John and Anita Sennett (nee Klambauer). He spent most of his childhood in Big Rock, IL, attending Big Rock Elementary. The family moved...

Karen L. Macafee (Nee Ensley)

Karen L. Macafee (Nee Ensley)

Apr 27, 2015

Karen Lacinda MacAfee (nee Ensley), of St. Marys, PA, passed away on April 27, 2015 after a long courageous battle with cancer, she was 43 years old. She was born in Waukesha, WI on March 23, 1972. Karen was preceded in death by her parents Jim and Sharon Ensley (nee Bartz) and her best friend Molly (her dog). She will...

Mary Frances Bralick

Mary Frances Bralick

Apr 26, 2015

Mary Frances Bralick, of Whitefish Bay, formerly of Waukesha, died peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon at the age of 84. She was born in Waukesha on May 20, 1930 the daughter of Henry and Mae (nee Williams) Harmon. Mary attended Randall Grade School and was a 1948 graduate of Waukesha High School....

Joel R. Winkler

Joel R. Winkler

Apr 25, 2015

Joel R. Winkler, of Brookfield, died on April 25, 2015 at the age of 47. He was dearly loved by all his family and will be sadly missed. He was the husband of Jeanna, father of Alex Birmingham and Dylan Winkler; son of Nancy and the late Richard Winkler; brother of Andrew (Kim) Winkler, Tony (Christy) Winkler and Steve (Cari)...

Michael R. Pardi

Michael R. Pardi

Apr 21, 2015

Michael R. Pardi, of Waukesha, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at his residence at the age of 55. He was born on December 21, 1959, in Frankfort, KY, the son of Joseph and Bonnie Pardi. Michael came to Waukesha in the 1980’s and had worked for Waukesha Engine as a machinist. On December 29, 2001 he married Juanita (nee Garcia)...

Mario E. Schmidt

Mario E. Schmidt

Apr 20, 2015

Mario E. Schmidt, of New Berlin, died on Monday, April 20, 2015 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 59. He was born in Milwaukee on April 4, 1956 the son of Hans and Lydia (nee Haas) Schmidt. He will be sadly missed by his sister Heidi Radish along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death...

Dr. John "Jack" R. Guy Ii

Dr. John "Jack" R. Guy Ii

Apr 16, 2015

Dr. John “Jack” R. Guy II, a longtime Waukesha pediatrician, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Avalon Square at the age of 88. He was born in Boston, MA on December 25, 1926 the son of Emmett and Janet (nee Jones) Guy. Jack grew up in Whitefish Bay graduating from Whitefish Bay High School...

Mercedes Perez-Cardona

Mercedes Perez-Cardona

Apr 13, 2015

Mercedes Perez-Cardona, of Waukesha, formerly of Puerto Rico, died on Monday, April 13, 2015 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 86. She was born in Aguada, Puerto Rico on February 14, 1929 the second of six children born to Juan Perez and Maria Cardona. Mercedes cherished her family and loved helping people. She will be sadly missed by her...

Christopher L. Tilley

Christopher L. Tilley

Apr 12, 2015

Christopher L. Tilley, of Waukesha, died on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 65. He was born on July 28, 1949, in Waukesha. He was a graduate of Hustisford High School and attended one semester of Seminary School in Minnesota. He worked for Accurate Specialty in Pewaukee as an inspector. He will be sadly...

Diana Rose Buffum

Diana Rose Buffum

Apr 8, 2015

Diana Rose Buffum, of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 74. She was born in Connecticut, on March 9, 1941 the daughter of Salvador and Rose Amodio. On August 29, 1964 she married Warren Buffum. Diana loved flowers and tending to her gardens. She will be sadly missed by her husband of...