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Phyllis Erke

Phyllis Erke

Aug 30, 2009

Phyllis Loretta Erke, 101, died at her home in Bruce, WI on Sunday; August 30, 2009 due to natural causes. She was born in Fond du Lac, WI on Feb. 18, 1908; a daughter of Martin and Lavina Marcoe Tates.  She was married to Henry Erke in Chicago, IL on  Oct. 16, 1924; he preceded her in death in 1979. Phyllis...

Margaretha Hofman

Margaretha Hofman

Aug 28, 2009

Margaretha “Peggy” Katharina Agatha Hofman, born October 3, 1931, entered eternal life on August 28, 2009.  She was born in the Netherlands and immigrated to the United States with her former husband, Maarten Van Zevenbergen, and daughter, Elly (McHenry) in March of 1957.  Michael, their son, was born in the United States.  Peggy lived in Milwaukee for many years before...

Denise Farmer

Denise Farmer

Aug 27, 2009

Denise M. Farmer of Waukesha, formerly of Chicago, died Thursday, August 27, 2009 at her home at the age of 58.  She was born on June 9, 1951 in Indiana, the daughter of John and Marcia (Stier) Williams.  Denise married Neal J. Farmer on October 3, 1981; he preceded her in death in 2006.  She will be remembered for her...

Eric Hansen

Eric Hansen

Aug 26, 2009

Eric G. Hansen, of Waukesha, died Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 68.  He was born on December 23, 1940 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Harold and Martha (Williams) Hansen.  Eric was united in marriage to Margaret Walker on September 11, 1965.  He attended the College of Mines in Rolla, Missouri where he...

Evelyn Heck

Evelyn Heck

Aug 21, 2009

of Waukesha, died August 21, 2009 at the age of 92.  She was born in South Dakota on March 9, 1917 to William and Emma (nee:  Wandschneider) Klug.  For over 30 years she had worked at Old Tavern Food Products.  She has been a lifelong member of Evangelical and Reformed United Church of Christ.  Evelyn enjoyed cooking for her family. ...

John Frank

John Frank

Aug 19, 2009

of Waupun, formerly of Waukesha, died August 19, 2009 at Waupun Memorial Hospital at the age of 42 after a short battle with cancer.  He was born on March 12, 1967 in West Allis, to Markus and Shirley (nee:  McDonald) Frank.  He was a 1985 graduate of Brookfield East High School.  Following high school he joined the U.S. Navy, serving...

Lynn Castro

Lynn Castro

Aug 19, 2009

Waukesha- Lynn Renee Castro, 19, of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital.  She was born in Waukesha on September, 14, 1989. Lynn will  always be remembered by her laid back fun loving personality and her wonderful sense of humor.  She had been employed at the Virginia Health and Rehabilitation Center and was the very proud...

Irene Wurst

Irene Wurst

Aug 13, 2009

Irene V. Wurst, of Waukesha, died peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 87.  She was born in Fredricksburg, Texas on October 18, 1921 the daughter of John Clinton Burrier and Marylena (nee Alberthol) Burrier.   Irene is survived by her daughters; Virgie (John) Christopherson and Vickie, grandchildren Laurie (fiancée Keith Steward) and Steven (Katie) Christopherson other relatives and friends....

Gladys Dillon

Gladys Dillon

Aug 12, 2009

Gladys V. Dillon, of Waukesha, formerly of the Village of Genesee, died Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 75.  She was born on October 20, 1933 in Texas, the daughter of Greenwald and Alma Freudenstein.  Gladys was united in marriage to Jay Dillon on January 8, 1955; he preceded her in death on March...

Robert Snyder

Robert Snyder

Aug 10, 2009

Robert L. Snyder, of Waukesha, formerly of Antioch, IL, died on Monday, August 10, 2009 at his daughter's home in Waukesha at the age of 73.  He was born in Michigan on June 2, 1936, the son of Regis and Thelma (nee Hunt) Snyder.  He served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a sign maker for many years.   He...

Maynard Nelson

Maynard Nelson

Jul 23, 2009

Maynard H. Nelson, of Waukesha, died Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 88. He was born on September 22, 1920 in Hustler, Wisconsin, the son of Halver and Stena Nelson. Maynard served his country in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945, and later was united in marriage to Amy Burkhalter in Rockford, IL on July...

Robert Howard

Robert Howard

Jul 23, 2009

Waukesha- Robert W. Howard, 91,of Waukesha, died on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at LindenGrove Health Care Center.  He was born on April 27, 1918 to Walter and Dorothy Howard.  Robert served his country in the United States Army serving during WWII in the European Theatre.  On November 10,1945 he married Agnes Rosenmerkel, she survives him.  He was employed his entire...

David Lopez

David Lopez

Jul 22, 2009

David Paul Lopez, of Sheboygan, formerly of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 22, 2009.  He was born on January 25, 1951 in Waukesha, the son of Marcos and Aurelia Garcia Lopez.  David attended UW-Oshkosh where he studied forestry, with future plans of becoming a forest ranger.  With a love of the outdoors, he enjoyed fishing and camping, and especially...

June Brinkerhoff

June Brinkerhoff

Jul 22, 2009

of Waukesha, passed away on July 22, 2009 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 93.  June was born to Reinhardt and Sadie Polzin on June 27, 1916, and grew up in Milwaukee,  Sadie died of the 1918 influenza epidemic.  She was raised by her Dad and her Nanny, Nancy Hakes, a wonderful ‘Mom’ for June.  After High School,...

Beulah Evans

Beulah Evans

Jul 22, 2009

Beulah Evans, formerly of Wales, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Compass Point in Dousman at the age of 85.  She was born on August 4, 1923 in Sussex, the daughter of Theodore and Isabelle (nee Kurtz) Siewart.  Beulah graduated from Waukesha High School in 1941, and later was united in marriage to Byron “Bunny” Evans.  She was employed as...

The Roger P. Murphy

The Roger P. Murphy

Jul 11, 2009

The Honorable Roger P. Murphy, of Waukesha, died peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at LindenGrove Health Care Center at the age of 85.  He was born in Lancaster, WI on October 17, 1923 the son of Frank and Alice (Petty) Murphy and was a 1941 graduate of Lancaster High School.  In 1943 he entered the United States Air Force...

Howard Bucy

Howard Bucy

Jul 9, 2009

86, of Waukesha was born to eternal life Thursday July 9, 2009 at Waukesha Springs Nursing Home.  He was born March 8, 1923 in Decatur, Nebraska to Clarence and Inez (nee: Fetty) Bucy.  He proudly served his country in the US Army during World War II where he was a survivor of the Battle of the Bulge, the Army of Occupation after...

Mary Zivney

Mary Zivney

Jul 5, 2009

Mary H. Zivney, age 87 and her husband Kenneth E. “Ken” Zivney age 88, of the Town of Brookfield died on Sunday, July 5, 2009 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Ken was born in Milwaukee on June 12, 1921 the son of Frank and Emma (Michaels) Zivney.  He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. ...

Betty Rhyner

Betty Rhyner

Jul 5, 2009

Betty “Jane” Rhyner, of Jackson, formerly of Waukesha, died on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at Jackson Crossings Retirement Community at the age of 82.  She was born on December 10, 1926 in Mountain, WI the daughter of John and Euva (nee Bradley) Jameson.  Jane had a passion for music and had a lifelong involvement with children’s music groups where she...

Kenneth Zivney

Kenneth Zivney

Jul 5, 2009

Kenneth E. “Ken” Zivney age 88, and his wife Mary H. Zivney, age 87, of the Town of Brookfield died on Sunday, July 5, 2009 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Ken was born in Milwaukee on June 12, 1921 the son of Frank and Emma (Michaels) Zivney.  He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. ...

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