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Captain David P. Schanen

Captain David P. Schanen

Nov 13, 2014

Captain David P. Schanen, of Milwaukee, formerly of Waukesha, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at the age of 34. He was born in Milwaukee on May 18, 1980 the son of Paul and Christine (nee Casey) Schanen. David was a 1998 graduate of Waukesha North High School and attended St. William Catholic Church. He attended the University of...

Valerie J. Sullivan

Valerie J. Sullivan

Nov 7, 2014

Valerie J. Sullivan (nee Majeskie), of Waukesha, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 7, 2014 following a long and courageous battle with breast cancer at the age of 49. She was born in Waukesha on July 21, 1965 the daughter of George and Shirley (nee Majinski) Majeskie. Valerie was a 1983 graduate of...

Frances "Fannie" A. Davies

Frances "Fannie" A. Davies

Nov 7, 2014

Frances “Fannie” A. Davies, of Waukesha, died on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Oakhill Terrace at the age of 105. She was born in Juneau, WI on June 14, 1909 the daughter of Theodore and Amelia (nee Friedrich) Meckelberg. Following high school, Fannie attended the Wisconsin Business Academy in Milwaukee but her pride and joy was being a homemaker. She...

Michael J. Mcilhone

Michael J. Mcilhone

Nov 1, 2014

Michael J. McIlhone, age 33 died unexpectedly on Sat., Nov. 1, 2014. He was born on January 22, 1981 to John and Rose (nee Derezinski) McIlhone. Michael was a 1999 graduate of Waukesha South High School and was currently enrolled at WCTC in the Tool and Die Program. Michael was a lover of music, animals, the Milwaukee Brewers and was...

Reynold James Schultz Jr.

Reynold James Schultz Jr.

Nov 1, 2014

Schultz, Jr., Reynold J. of New Berlin, died after a courageous battle with brain cancer at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sat., Nov. 1, 2014 at the age of 60. He was born Oct. 4, 1954 the son of Reynold James and Joan (nee Moroushek) Schultz, Sr. He was a 1972 graduate of Boys Tech. Reynold worked...

Doris Pommerening Simonson

Doris Pommerening Simonson

Oct 29, 2014

Doris Pommerening Simonson, beloved wife of Robert Simonson Sr., and loving mother of Karin Simonson Kopischke, Eric Simonson, Robert Simonson, Jr. & Britta Simonson Callaway, died Oct. 29, after suffering a stroke. She was 84 and lived in Waukesha. Born July 28, 1930, in Milwaukee, to E.C. Pommerening, a lawyer, and Emily Schink Pommerening, a homemaker. A gifted pianist from...

Harry W. Leeman

Harry W. Leeman

Oct 29, 2014

Harry W. Leeman, of Waukesha, was called to heaven peacefully surrounded by his family at Seasons Hospice on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the age of 85. He was born in Oshkosh on March 16, 1929 the son of Clarence and Elva (nee Curtis) Leeman. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. On...

Carol B. Sickler

Carol B. Sickler

Oct 26, 2014

Sickler, Carol B., (nee Guenther) age 85, died Sun., Oct. 26, 2014. Born on July 2, 1929. Dear mother of Steven (Sharon), John (Susan), Barbara (John) Harrison, Amy (Keith) Roller and Carolyn (Philip) Schuenke. Grandmother of Sheryl (Chad), Stephanie, the late Sheila, Steven (April), Jason (Brandi), Matthew (Jessica), Danielle, Cherie (Craig), Crystal (James), Annmarie, Eve (Tim), Mandy (Kyle), Deanne, Paige...

Robert "Bob" J. Szczepanski

Robert "Bob" J. Szczepanski

Oct 26, 2014

Robert “Bob” J. Szczepanski, of Waukesha, died with his family by his side on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Seasons Hospice at the age of 71 years. He was born in Wauwatosa on March 1, 1943 the son of Albert and Dorothy (nee Iverson) Szczepanski. On July 28, 1968 he married Penelope “Penny” Blalock. Bob proudly served his country in...

Steven "Steve" C. Greene

Steven "Steve" C. Greene

Oct 22, 2014

Steven “Steve” C. Greene, of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 64. He was born in Watertown on December 21, 1949 the son of James and Gloria (nee Zindars) Greene. Steve worked as a truck driver for General Cartage and then at Harris Lumber where he retired. He was a...

Robert R. Johnson

Robert R. Johnson

Oct 22, 2014

Robert R. Johnson was called home by our Heavenly Father on October 22, 2014 at the age of 83. He was born on May 22, 1931 in Milner, ND and lived most of his life in Waukesha, WI. Robert served in the Air Force as a Staff Sergeant until March 22, 1955. On October 5, 1957, he married Dorothy A....

Joseph "Bill" R. Madden

Joseph "Bill" R. Madden

Oct 18, 2014

Joseph (known by half as “Joe” and half as “Bill”) Madden, 80, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, was born to eternal life on October 18, 2014. He was born August 2, 1934 in Elgin, Illinois to Joseph and Marie (nee: Green) Madden. He was a member of the first graduating class of Catholic Memorial High School and after high school proudly served...

Susan J. Hodges

Susan J. Hodges

Oct 17, 2014

Susan J. Hodges, of Waukesha, died peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2014 at the age of 69. She was born in Waukesha on February 26, 1945 the daughter of Joseph and Amanda (nee Tetzlaff) Stingl and grew up in Delafield in the “Old Mill”. Susan earned her bachelor’s degree from Alverno College and Master’s degree from Cardinal Stritch University. She...

Dr. Melvin H Leeder Dc

Dr. Melvin H Leeder Dc

Oct 15, 2014

Dr. Melvin H. Leeder, DC, of the town of Vernon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc at the age of 89. He was born on February 28, 1925, in Waukesha, the son of Emil and Ida (Buth) Leeder. As a young man he worked hard as a restaurant cook. In school he...

Patricia "Pat" A. Vosburg

Patricia "Pat" A. Vosburg

Oct 14, 2014

Patricia “Pat” A. Vosburg, of Waukesha, was born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 surrounded by her family at LindenGrove in New Berlin at the age of 95. She was born in Big Bend, WI on October 20, 1918 the daughter of the late William and Anna (nee Goff) Buckett. Pat was a 1940 graduate of Marquette University...

Paul J. Kaske

Paul J. Kaske

Oct 12, 2014

Paul J. Kaske, a lifelong Waukesha resident, died on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Waukesha Springs at the age of 74 years. He was born in Waukesha on June 12, 1940 the son of Hawley and Doris (nee Phelps) Kaske. Paul owned Kaske Grocery Store in Waukesha and then worked as a meat cutter at various grocery stores in the...

Jane Ann Banaszak

Jane Ann Banaszak

Oct 9, 2014

Jane Ann Banaszak, of Waukesha, died on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on May 28, 1945 the daughter of Harold and Dora (nee Jones) Rubeck. Jane was a graduate of Marquette University where she earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Medical Technology. She worked at Waukesha Memorial Hospital for...

Delourise L. Trakel

Delourise L. Trakel

Oct 3, 2014

Delourise “Dee” Layman Trakel, born 15 January 1917 in Rock Island, Illinois to Harry Albert Layman and Abigail Salena Simes and died October 3, 2014 in Waukesha, WI. Mrs. Trakel, a proud Bucky Badger, received both her BA and MALS from UW- Madison. She was Head of Work with Children in public libraries in Minot, ND, Waukesha, Hamtramck, Michigan and...

Palmer Forbes Clements

Palmer Forbes Clements

Oct 3, 2014

Palmer Forbes Clements, of the town of Vernon, died on Friday, October 3, 2014 at his home following a short illness at the age of 68. He was born in Fond du Lac, WI on January 28, 1946 the son of William and Belva (nee Johnson) Clements. He received his undergraduate degree from UW-Stevens Point, his Master’s degree in community...

Lois Mae Kaplan

Lois Mae Kaplan

Oct 1, 2014

Lois Mae Kaplan, of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 93. She was born in Madison, WI on July 19, 1921 the daughter of Stanley and Cecelia (nee Gesme) Jacobson and grew up in Mt. Horeb, WI. Lois graduated from Vernon Teachers College then earned her Master’s degree from UW-Whitewater in...

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