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James Cheek,

James Cheek,

Apr 5, 2010

James A. “Jim” Cheek, Jr. of Waukesha, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 5, 2010 at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc at the age of 55.  He was born on June 1, 1954 in Milwaukee, the son of James Sr. and Elvira (Pelligrini) Cheek.  Jim was a graduate of Custer High School in Milwaukee, at which time he...

Anita Giefen

Anita Giefen

Apr 3, 2010

Anita M. Giefen, of Waukesha, died Saturday, April 3, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Waukesha at the age of 86. She was born on October 9, 1923 in Milwaukee the daughter of Rudolph and Emma (nee: Hahn) Timmler. She was a 1942 graduate of Juneau High School. On July 20, 1946 she married Raymond Giefen in Chicago, IL. During World War II she had...

Robert Dougherty

Robert Dougherty

Mar 31, 2010

Robert A. Dougherty, of Milwaukee, formerly of Waukesha, died Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Care-Age of Brookfield at the age of 80.  He was born on January 21, 1930 in Milwaukee, the son of Albert and Julia (nee:  Bankit) Dougherty.  He proudly served his country in the U.S.                Army during the Korean Conflict.  On October 16, 1954 he married the...

Melody Ottum

Melody Ottum

Mar 30, 2010

Melody Ottum, of Kauai, Hawaii, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital in Honolulu at the age of 56.  She was born on June 24, 1953 to Paul and Mertice Roeder.  She was a 1971 graduate of Waukesha High School.  On March 3, 1983 she married William Ottum in Waukesha.  For 20 years she had worked for Toolmaster...

Betty Williams

Betty Williams

Mar 28, 2010

Betty M. Williams, of Waukesha, died Sunday, March 28, 2010 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 93.  She was born on May 2, 1916 in Waukesha to Otto and Florence (nee:  House) Schroeder.  She attended Union Grade School and Waukesha High School where she was the secretary of the student body, sang in the choir, had an interest in...

Evelyn Golemgeske

Evelyn Golemgeske

Mar 27, 2010

Evelyn E. Golemgeske, of Waukesha, entered eternal life Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Waukesha Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 91. She was born on January 10, 1919 in Waukesha, the daughter of John and Minnie (nee: Brandt) Deck. Evelyn owned and operated the Skyway Restaurant near the Waukesha Airport for many years. She enjoyed traveling, knitting,...

Larry Partin

Larry Partin

Mar 23, 2010

Larry M. Partin, of Waukesha, died Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 71.  He was born on November 8, 1938 in Genesee Depot to Lloyd and Lola (nee:  Rohloff) Partin.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force.  He had worked for Universal Foods, L&S Machinery and most recently Butterfield Trucking.  He...

Joseph Fedyczkowski

Joseph Fedyczkowski

Mar 22, 2010

Joseph S. Fedyczkowski, of Waukesha, died Monday, March 22, 2010 at Waukesha Springs at the age of 87.  He was born on November 22, 1922 in Knowlton, WI to Anthony and Helen (nee:  Olszewski) Fedyczkowski.  On January 31, 1941 he married Frances Fabisiak, who lovingly survives him.  He operated a dairy farm in Mosinee, WI until 1956 when he moved...

Clayton Phelps

Clayton Phelps

Mar 16, 2010

Clayton A. Phelps, age 89 of Mukwonago, formerly of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at the home of his daughter with his family at his side.  He was born on September 20, 1920 in Utica, New York, the son of Lansing and Ella (Wiswall) Phelps.  He proudly served his country during WWII.  Clayton married the late Eileen Marley...

Paul Ekern

Paul Ekern

Mar 8, 2010

Paul William Ekern, of Mundelein, IL, died after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, March 8, 2010 at Brentwood Nursing and Rehab. Center in Illinois at the age of 58. He was born on December 8, 1951 in Chicago, IL the son of Willie L. and Coral (nee: Parker) Ekern. He attended Farnsworth Elementary and Taft High School. He earned degrees from Wright...

Jeanette Jensen

Jeanette Jensen

Mar 6, 2010

Jeanette L. Jensen of Waukesha, died Saturday, March 6, 2010 at her home at Oak Hill Terrace, at the age of 89.  She was born on October 14, 1920 in Saxeville, Wisconsin, the daughter of George and Ida Jensen.  Following her graduation from Waukesha High School, Jeannette worked in several bakeries in Waukesha, and became known for her beautiful cakes...

Doreen Deloria

Doreen Deloria

Mar 5, 2010

Doreen A. Deloria, of Waukesha, died Friday, March 5, 2010 at her home at the age of 58.  She was born on August 22, 1951 in Milwaukee to Harold and Lois (nee:  Grady) Fischer.  She was a graduate of Custer High School in Milwaukee.  She had worked at Hostess Bread Store in West Allis until her illness in 2009.  On...

Helen Duke

Helen Duke

Mar 4, 2010

Helen K. Duke died Thursday, March 4, 2010 at the Virginia Health and Rehabilitation Center in Waukesha, Wisconsin at the age of 86.  She was born on January 7, 1924 in Preston, Georgia to Joseph and Laura (nee:  Addy) Herlovich.  Helen was a wonderful Southern Belle living in Georgia most of her life.  She moved to Wisconsin in 2005 to...

Elizabeth Knoebel

Elizabeth Knoebel

Mar 4, 2010

Elizabeth J. Knoebel of Wales, died Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Shorehaven Nursing Home in Oconomowoc at the age of 85.  She was born on June 16, 1924 in Genesee, WI to Thomas and Elizabeth (nee:  Williams) Evans.  She was a 1942 graduate of Waukesha High School.  On November 19, 1949 she married William Knoebel at St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Sylvia Moldenhauer

Sylvia Moldenhauer

Feb 23, 2010

Sylvia Nelson Moldenhauer, of Waukesha, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc at the age of 71.  She was the proud adopted daughter of Mary H. and Charles E. Nelson, Jr., born on April 28, 1938.  As a young girl, Sylvia won a contest and earned the honor of naming the Girl Scout Council; she...

Lucille Meunier

Lucille Meunier

Feb 14, 2010

Lucille H. Meunier,   (nee: Stoever), age 95, died Sun., Feb. 14, 2010.  Born on April 19, 1914 to Johan Diedrich and Freda (nee:  Endicott) Stoever.  Survived by children Michael (Judith), Jeffrey (Sandra) and Barbara Meunier, grandchildren Brenda and Daniel Meunier, great grandson Evan Campechano, sisters Esther Karl and Ruth Robertson, brother George Moore, other relatives and friends.  Preceded in death...

Mary Kilgust

Mary Kilgust

Feb 12, 2010

Mary M. Kilgust, former longtime resident of Green Bay, died peacefully at her home in Waukesha on February 12, 2010.  Though a victim of Alzheimer’s Disease, Mary faced its challenges with characteristic dignity and grace.  She was born on July 26, 1922 in Nauvoo, Illinois, the daughter of George and Theresa (Krone) Leininger.  On June 24, 1951, Mary was united...

Carol Switon

Carol Switon

Feb 9, 2010

Carol A. Switon of Waukesha, died Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at her home at the age of 66.  She was born on April 23, 1943 in Milwaukee, the daughter of John and Pauline (Krause) Rogowski.  On July 7, 1962, Carol was united in marriage to Charles Switon in Milwaukee, and together they raised five children.  In her spare time, she...

Rose Johnson

Rose Johnson

Feb 8, 2010

RoseMarie Johnson, of Waukesha, died February 8, 2010 at the Virginia Health and Rehab. Center at the age of 87.  She was born on October 23, 1922 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Clarence and Josephine (nee:  Hernsted) Wantz.  On October 21, 1961 she married Rehm Johnson in Libertyville, IL.  She received her BS in nursing from Marquette University.  For many...

Kathereyn Howe

Kathereyn Howe

Feb 7, 2010

Kathereyn Howe, of Brookfield, died on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 at Brookfield Gardens Assisted Living at the age of 98. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.

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