Obituaries

Harlan H. “Harley” Woyahn, lifelong resident of Waukesha, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at the Congregational Home in Brookfield at the age of 85.  He was born on January 2, 1923 in Waukesha, the son of Rev. Henry and Lillian (Wiese) Woyahn.  Harley proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII and was awarded the Silver...

Vernon "Vern" George Luecht, 58, of Waukesha died Tuesday January 9, 2007 at his home. He was born February 6, 1948 in Milwaukee to George Luecht and Betty (nee: Cookson) Krolski. He was married to Judith (nee: Schlei) Luecht and she preceded him in death December 23, 1996. He also married Shirley Luecht (Frank) (nee: Lehman) on February 14, 2002...

BYRAM, MS—Lawrence “Larry” Duranceau of Byram, MS and former longtime resident of Waukesha, died January 3, 2009 at his son’s residence in Byram at the age of 78.  He was born on April 11, 1930 in Brokaw, WI, the son of Frank and Myrtle (nee:  See) Duranceau.  Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. ...

Cindy A. Schwulst, age 43 of Waukesha, lost her courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) on Friday, February 22, 2008. She was born on August 25, 1964 in New London, Wisconsin, the daughter of David L. and Karen J. (Hutchison) Eckhart. While attending Ripon High School, she competed at the state level in track and field. Cindy was united...

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...

Marguerite M. “Peggy” Bralick, loving wife, mother, and longtime Waukesha resident, died Saturday, March 7, 2009 at her home at the age of 84.  She was born on May 15, 1924 in Antigo, WI, the daughter of Zachary and Mayme (Robertson) Bagby.  After graduating from Waukesha High School in 1942, Peggy worked for Waukesha Motor Company, then for Northwestern Mutual...

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...

Burton “Burt” Woyahn found peace and was called home on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the age of 82 years.  Lovingly survived by his wife of 60 years, Jean (nee Sherer).  Loving father of Lynn (Joe) Bartos, Tom (Pam Voight) Woyhan, and Jim (Dawn) Woyahn.  Cherished grandpa of Michael and Jonathon Bartos, Jacob, Matthew, Ashley, Amanda and Alyssa Woyahn.  Beloved...

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...

James E. “Jim” Zamber, of Waukesha, died Sunday, March 22, 2009 as a result of a motorcycle accident at the age of 43.  He was born on May 26, 1965 in Oconomowoc, the son of James L. Zamber and Constance M. (Verhalen) Zamber.  Jim served his country in the U.S. Army.  As an avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing, hunting, and...

Clarence L. “Doc” Kuhlmann, of Waukesha, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 81.  He was born on December 31, 1927 in Morrison, Missouri, the son of Alvin and Anna (Nolte) Kuhlmann.  After graduating from high school in Hermann, Missouri, Doc served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was...

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...

Kathryn T. “Kay” Cole Schroeder, of Waukesha, died on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at LindenGrove Health Care Center surrounded by the love of her family at the age of 86.  She was born in Chicago on December 8, 1922 the daughter of Leo and Bernadine (nee Schultze) Terry, who were well known Chicago theater and radio artists.  Kay graduated in...

Cruz G. Chavez, of Waukesha, died on Friday, May 15, 2009 at her home at the age of 78.  She was born on May 3, 1931 in Seguin, Texas the daughter of Nazario and Guadalupe (nee Manzanalen) Garcia.  On August 14, 1948 she married Gustavo Chavez; he preceded her in death on May 4, 1998.  She worked for many years at Grede Foundry. ...

Louis W. “Lou” Martin, 77, of Waukesha, died Monday, April 6, 2009 while vacationing in Arizona.  He was born on August 2, 1931 in Milwaukee, the son of Walter and Alice (Wojtysiak) Martin.  Louis served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  Lou was united in marriage to Patricia Zolinski on September 8, 1956.  After working for...

Robert G. “Bob” Zick, of Waukesha, formerly of Milwaukee, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 15, 2009 at his home at the age of 55. He was born on January 21, 1954 in Milwaukee, the son of William and Esther (Szalewski) Zick.  Bob was employed for Roundy’s for over 25 years, with more than twelve at Pick n’ Save on Silvernail...

Robert E. “Bob” Schmitt, of Waukesha, died on Friday, November 27, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 68.  He was born in Carroll, Iowa on June 27, 1941 the son of Paul and Agnes Ann (nee Reiff) Schmitt.  He served in the United States Army from 1963 until 1965.  On October 15, 1966 he...

87, of the town of Waukesha, died Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital.  He was born on June 10, 1921 in Waterloo, Iowa to Lawrence and Esther (nee:  Rubert) Kascht.  On September 22, 1951 he married Mary Ann Remmel in Milwaukee.  He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa in English and then went on...

Jerome “Jerry” “Bear” Schwellinger, Jr. 53, died on December 16, 2009 at University Hospital-Case Medical Center in Cleveland Ohio.  He was born on May 1, 1956 to Jerome and Claudine Schwellinger.  Jerry had previously owned and operated the Photo Lab on Sunset Dr. in Waukesha.  Jerry will be remembered by his good spirit, his love of his family, and his...

John N. “Johnny” Yatso, Jr. of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at the age of 24.  He was born on January 13, 1985 in Milwaukee, the son of John Sr. and Linda (Meyer) Yatso.  Johnny served his country as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps, serving three tours in Iraq.  He had a love of animals,...