Obituaries

Robert S. “Bob” Kopshinsky, of Dousman, died on Saturday, December 26, 2009 suddenly at his home at the age of 55.  He was born in Waukesha on January 4, 1954 the son of Charles and Shirley (nee Jensen) Kopshinsky.  He was a 1972 graduate of Waukesha South High School and a 1976 graduate of UW-Whitewater.  On November 30, 1974 he...

Daniel S. "Danny" Jauregui, Sr., of Waukesha, died on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 63.  He was born in Beaver Dam on September 18, 1947, the son of Pete and Maria Jauregui.  Before retiring Danny was employed at Quality Aluminum, Krispy Kreme Donuts and Huffy Sports. He will be sadly missed by his...

Of Waukesha, died peacefully at home on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the age of 83.  He was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 16, 1924 the son of Joseph and Rose (nee Kryzwena) Cook.  He served in the Pacific in the U.S. Army Air Force. On September 5, 1951 he married the former Alice Jacobson in Whitewater. Arnie was...

Alvin A. “Al” Erdman, of Waukesha, died Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Season’s Hospice in Waukesha at the age of 92. He was born on April 19, 1919 in Augusta, WI, the son of Arthur and Clara (nee Lahn) Erdman. He was a 1936 graduate of Augusta High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Airforce from 1942 until 1945...

Edeltraut S. “Edye” Zeilhofer of Waukesha, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 81.  She was born on July 21, 1928 in Roettebor, Germany, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Brown) Steinhoff.    Edye was united in marriage to John Zeilhofer on October 11, 1952; he preceded her in death on July 27, 2007.  In...

WAUKESHA?Karen E. Helmle, PhD, (nee: Danielson), 64, of Waukesha, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2006. She was born in Milwaukee on September 21, 1942 to Edward and Petra Karine Danielson. She received her undergraduate and masters degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and earned her PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She had a lifelong commitment to education both...

Waukesha-Eugenia "Genie" Fejnas, age 91 died Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at Virginia Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Cudahy on June 20, 1915 to Joseph and Victoria Koput. She and her husband, Stanley owned and operated Stag's Tavern in Genesee Depot for 35 years, retiring in 1968. Genie will be remembered as an artistic person who loved drawing...

Rev. Robert Lee “Bob” Brown, Sr. of Waukesha, formerly of West Virginia, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010 surrounded by family at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 82.  He was born on January 14, 1928 in West Virginia, the son of Eugene and Ollie (Hogarth) Brown.  Bob was united in marriage to Lucille Oliver on March 12, 1947.  After...

Of Waukesha, died peacefully on March 28, 2008 with his wife at his side. An ever-voracious reader, he also relished the arts, symphony, operas, and theater. He also had a passion for flying aircrafts. Always the consummate humorist and positive-minded human being, he loved the fine qualities of life. His spirit of adventure and quest for educational excellence continues on...

We have lost our dear “Aunt Anne” who died at the age of 89 on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Franciscan Woods in Brookfield. She has gone on to join her beloved husband Ben Ramstack, her mother Mary (Stoppleworth) Fischer, her father William Fischer, her beloved sister Theo (Fischer) Eales, her brother Bill Fischer and her brother-in-law Harold Eales. Anne, so...

Waukesha-Hazel A. Klug (Nee: Hargrave) died Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at the Virginia Health and Rehab. Center. She was born in Waukesha on September 27, 1913 to Arthur and Kathryn (Nee: Hoppe) Hargrave. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed sewing, she was a wonderful gardener and homemaker and was interested in family genealogy. She was a longtime member of...

WAUKESHA - Cecil B. Cox, age 82 of Waukesha, died Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at Ruth Hospice in West Allis. He was born on September 27, 1925 in Fort Eustice, Virginia, the son of Stuart and Victoria (nee: Davis) Cox. After graduating from Glen Burnie High School in Maryland in 1944, he proudly served his country as a radioman in...

Janet Fletcher Mason Cox, of Waukesha, died Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Manor Care Health Services of Pewaukee at the age of 83.  She was born on January 20, 1926 in Elgin, Illinois, the daughter of Irving and Edna (Fletcher) Mason.  Janet graduated from Dundee Community High School and later received her bachelor’s degree in Home Economics from Cornell College...

Gloria Saenz, of Waukesha, died on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Seasons Hospice at the age of 70. She was born in Waukesha on December 17, 1940 the daughter of Sacarias and Jean (nee Vasquez) Hernandez. She married Samuel H. “Sam” Saenz on November 24, 1961 in Waukesha; he recently preceded her in death on August 18, 2011. Gloria was a good-hearted, hardworking,...

Matthew J. Collett, of the town of Genesee died on Friday, December 9, 2011 at his home at the age of 23. He was born on August 9, 1988 in St. Paul, MN the son of Mark and Diane (nee Wittig) Collett. Matt was currently in his 4th year of college at UW-Milwaukee and worked at Kwik Trip for the past five...

Genesee Depot- Dorothy M. Butler age 89, died Wednesday, January 03, 2007 at her Genesee Depot home. She was born on July 18, 1917 in Milwaukee to Peter and Elsie (nee: Stauber) Weimer. She graduated from Mercy High School in Milwaukee in 1933. Dorothy lived on the Butler Farm on Depot Road following her marriage to Harry Joseph Butler at...

Kathleen T. “Kay” Thomas of Waukesha, died Monday, June 14, 2010 at her home at the age of 66. She was born on June 1, 1944 in Chicago, the daughter of Patrick Joseph and Mary Ann (Fogarty) Ansbro. Kay was employed for many years at Tool Service in Wauwatosa, along with working part time at Pick n’ Save on Sunset in Waukesha. She...

Of the Town of Genesee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at home with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle with ALS at the age of 48.  He was born on January 17, 1961 in Waukesha the son of Eustace and Marilyn (nee Bauer) Faust.  On December 6, 1986 he married Susan Mater at...

a lifelong resident of Waukesha, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the age of 85.  He was born on April 8, 1923 to Ellis B. and Madge (nee:  Heimel) Hughes.  Ellie proudly served his country for 2 ½ years in the U.S. Navy during World War II.  He was owner/operator of West St. Paul Garage in Waukesha for...

Called by many "The Nicest Man in Waukesha", Bill Gorman passed away January 9, 2008 at age 94 at HospiceCare Residence in Fitchburg, WI. William P. "Bill" Gorman was born at Waukesha Memorial Hospital on January 7, 1914 where his Aunt Eleanor Evans (Later Davies) was a Hospital Administrator. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years,...