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Suzanne Armitage

Suzanne Armitage

Dec 10, 2008

Suzanne B. Armitage (nee Gruettner), of Wales, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at her home at the age of 77.  Private services will be held at a later date.  For further information, please call Randle-Dable Funeral, Cremation and Preplanning Services at (262) 547-4035, or go to www.waukeshafunerals.com to leave an on-line tribute.

Ruth Guth

Ruth Guth

Dec 9, 2008

Ruth E. Guth, age 74, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at Virginia Health and Rehab in Waukesha.  She was born on June 4, 1934 in Washburn, WI, the daughter of Salvin and Olga (Johnson) Steen.  Ruth married Stanley F. Guth; he preceded her in death in 2006.  She is survived by her daughter, Julie Loose of Sussex, her son, Mark...

Alvin Keller

Alvin Keller

Dec 9, 2008

of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at his home at the age of 69.  He was born on March 12, 1939 in Waukesha, the son of Elmer and Jennie (Waschow) Keller.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and retired from the Mukwonago School District, where he worked for 21 years.    He will be sadly missed by...

Richard Kuster

Richard Kuster

Dec 6, 2008

Richard Charles Kuster of Waukesha, was called home to the Lord surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday December 6, 2008.  He was born in Milwaukee on July 30, 1922 the son of Ed and Marie Kuster.  Dick was united in marriage to Dorothy Zeisler on April 7, 1951.  He played French horn in the Milwaukee Symphony and...

Thomas L. Spelich

Thomas L. Spelich

Dec 6, 2008

Of Pewaukee, died on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 62.  He was born in Waukesha on September 26, 1946 the son of Anton and Erna (nee Turkoske) Spelich.  Tom was a 1964 graduate of Waukesha South High School and worked for 35 years at Waukesha Cutting Tools until his retirement in 1999.  Following...

Doreen Glaser

Doreen Glaser

Dec 6, 2008

Of Hartland, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc at the age of 73.  She was born in Milwaukee on March 19, 1935.  Doreen was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lannon and was a former member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church for over 30 years.  She will be...

Helen Beckmann

Helen Beckmann

Dec 4, 2008

WAUKESHA—Helen E. Beckmann, of Waukesha, died Thursday, December 4, 2008 at the Virginia Health and Rehabilitation Center at 95 years of age.  She was born on December 31, 1912 in Waukesha to Dennis and Helen (nee:  Shaw) Murray.  On October 16, 1933 she married Clyde W. Beckmann.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she was active...

Emily Toro

Emily Toro

Dec 3, 2008

Emily B. Toro, of Waukesha, formerly of Milwaukee, was born into eternal life on Wednesday, December 3, 2008.  She was born on October 12, 1911  in Milwaukee, the daughter of John and Anna (Orlowski) Bieszk.  Emily married Theodore E. Toro, who preceded her in death.  She was a member of the Unity in Milwaukee for many years.  She enjoyed doing...

Jessie Brines

Jessie Brines

Dec 2, 2008

WAUKESHA—Jessie “Lucile” Brines, of Waukesha, formerly of Fort Atkinson, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at 89 years of age.  She was born on October 20, 1919 in Galesburg, IL to Harry and Dolly Mae (nee:  Headon) Shriber. On October 12, 1939 she married Robert Brines in Aurora, IL.   Lucile was a former member of the Fort...

Ella Rinehart

Ella Rinehart

Dec 1, 2008

Waukesha- Ella J. Rinehart, 87 of Waukesha, died, Monday, December 1, 2008 at Heartland Health Care Center.  She was born on January 12, 1921 in Medford, WI to John and Annie Mae (nee: Fonken) Pipgras.  She is survived by her daughters: Orla Rinehart of Waukesha and Shirley (Jerry) Cavanaugh of Kentucky; son-in-law, Harvey Kienast of Florida; nine grandchildren and twelve...

Doris Green

Doris Green

Nov 29, 2008

Doris C. Green, Of Waukesha, died Saturday, November 29, 2008 at GrossmontMedical Center at the age of 98. She was born on March 30, 1910 in Joliet, Illinois, the daughter of Anton and Martha (Haedke) Eichbichler. She served her country during WWII working in a bomb factory, and was also employed as a hair stylist. In 1944, Doris was united...

Harry Wild

Harry Wild

Nov 27, 2008

WAUKESHA—Harry J. Wild, of Waukesha, died Thursday, November 27, 2008 at his home at the age of 79.  He was born on June 29, 1929 in Waukesha to Joseph and Eugenia (nee:  Kennedy) Wild.  Harry was a 1947 graduate of Waukesha High School and a 1956 graduate of the University of WI-Madison, where he received his bachelor’s degree in business....

David Gunther

David Gunther

Nov 26, 2008

David “Dave” “Bud” J. Gunther, of Waukesha, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 90.  He was born on March 22, 1918 in Waukesha, the son of Max and Esther (Dable) Gunther.  He was a WWII Army veteran serving in Italy.  On May 3, 1947, Dave was united in marriage to Georgene Alm at...

Elizabeth Kerr

Elizabeth Kerr

Nov 26, 2008

WAUKESHA—Elizabeth A. Kerr, of Waukesha, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at the Virginia Health and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 80.  She was born on May 5, 1928 in Billingham, WA to Arnold A. and Eleanor (nee:  Hindley) Horlick.  She attended the School for the Blind in Janesville.  Although she was legally blind she accomplished so much in her...

Curry Hopf

Curry Hopf

Nov 25, 2008

WAUKESHA—Curry R. Hopf, of Waukesha, was welcomed home by his heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Linden Heights at the age of 91.  He was born on April 21, 1917 to Ralph and Pearl (nee:  O’Connor) Hopf.  On August 3, 1940 he married the former Hazel Leberman in Waukesha.  He had worked for Mahoney Sporting Goods from 1930...

Jack Nehs,

Jack Nehs,

Nov 23, 2008

of Palm Bay, FL, formerly of Waukesha, died Sunday, November 23, 2008 in Palm Bay at 62 years of age.  He was born on August 17, 1946 in Waukesha to Catherine A. (Schmidt) Nehs, and the late Jack F. Nehs, Sr.  Jack, Jr. was a 1964 graduate of Waukesha South High School.  He had been employed for 22 years at Aqua Chem in...

Dorothy Vredenburg

Dorothy Vredenburg

Nov 19, 2008

Dorothy Vredenburg ( nee Thomas) of Waukesha, died November 19, 2008, at the age of 93 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born June 18, 1915, in the Town of Sullivan, Waukesha County, Wisconsin to parents Lewis & Alice (Aplin) Thomas. On April 28, 1934, she married Arthur Vredenburg who predeceased her on September 28 2004,...

Ida Hamann

Ida Hamann

Nov 19, 2008

of Waukesha, entered Eternal Life on November 19, 2008 at the age of 103.  She was born on August 26, 1905 in the Town of Pewaukee, the daughter of August and Anna (nee Krieg) Dieman.  Ida graduated from Waukesha High School in 1922 and later was united in marriage to Oren Hamann.  She was a member of Evangelical and Reformed...

Stella Heintz

Stella Heintz

Nov 17, 2008

Stella M. Heintz, of Waukesha, died Monday, November 17, 2008 at Waukesha Springs at the age of 97.  She was born on November 19, 1910 in the town of Pewaukee, the daughter of Walter and Francis (nee Barndt) Winkelman.  Stella was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Hartland, and later was married there on February 1, 1933 to...

Edward Schaeffer

Edward Schaeffer

Nov 14, 2008

Edward L. Schaeffer, of Waukesha, died Friday, November 14, 2008 at Waukesha Springs at the age of 83.  He was born on July 29, 1925 in Waukesha, the son of Harry and Lorretta (Thompson) Schaeffer.  He was a longtime resident at Oak Hill Terrace where he made many friends.  He will be sadly missed by his close personal friend, Judy...

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