Obituaries

Miriam “Mimi” G. Hickey of Waukesha, formerly of Shorewood, was born to eternal life on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 74. She was born on June 24, 1936 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Fred and Jeanne (Bastendorf) Nicholson. Mimi loved doing crafts of all kinds, especially knitting and quilting. She was an avid Disney fan, which...

83, of Pewaukee, died at his home on June 25, 2009.  He was born on September 9, 1925 in Richland Center to Frank and Almeda (nee Ferguson) Warren.  In 1929 he moved with his family, where they owned farms in North Prairie and Genesee.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, where he...

Judith Ann “Judy” Dietsche, of Waukesha, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at her home at the age of 50.  She was born in Waukesha on September 12, 1960 the daughter of Edward F. and JoAnn M. (nee Hanan) White.  On October 27, 1979 she married Richard “Rick” Dietsche.  Judith was a member of St....

of Waukesha, died on Saturday, August 8, 2009 surrounded by her family at the Virginia Health and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 94.  She was born on September 24, 1914 in Hondo, Texas the daughter of Raphael and Guadalupe (nee Gallardo) Rios.  On May 21, 1934 she married Geronimo Monrial.  Doratea was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Edward C. “Ed” Schmuki, lifelong Waukesha resident, died on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 89. He was born in Waukesha on August 28, 1921. He proudly served in the US Army with the 150th Ordnance during World War II. Ed helped run and manage Schmuki Meat Market and also was a mechanic working for Davies Brothers...

Joseph J. “Joe” Kinateder, of Nevada City, California, formerly of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at the age of 27.  He was born on July 7, 1982 in Milwaukee, the son of Fred and Mary (Lindquist) Kinateder.  Joe graduated from Catholic Memorial High School in 2000 where he played on the varsity soccer team for three years. ...

Jennifer Lynn McDermott, of Waukesha, passed away peacefully with her parents and siblings by her side on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the age of 37. Jennifer resided most of her life in Waukesha. She was born in Waukesha on May 3, 1974, a daughter of Richard and Susan (nee Folker) McDermott. Jennifer was a dedicated mother who truly loved her children. They...

Richard C. “Dick” Lehmann, Sr. of Waukesha, died Friday, September 4, 2009 at Waukesha Springs at the age of 70, with his family by his side.  He was born on October 16, 1938 in Milwaukee, the son of Fred and Anna (Kreuger) Lehmann.  Dick was united in marriage to Shirley Vogt on March 14, 1959 in Waukesha.  He worked for...

Sylvester J. “Les” Martin of Waukesha, died Monday, October 5, 2009 at ManorCare in Pewaukee at the age of 84.  He was born on December 9, 1924 in Chicago, IL, the son of Sylvester E. and Gertrude (Moller) Martin.  Les was united in marriage to Helene Munson on August 31, 1946; she preceded him in death in 2003.  Les proudly...

Gerald D. “Jerry” Ross, of Waukesha, died Thursday, January 8, 2009 unexpectedly while on vacation in Vicksburg, Mississippi at the age of 65.  He was born on June 28, 1943 in Milwaukee.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1965.  On June 13, 1964, Jerry married Pamela Weiss at St. Agnes Church in Bulter, WI. ...

Frederick G. “Fred” Portz, Jr., of Waukesha, died on Friday, September 3, 2010 at Virginia Health and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 78. He was born in Milwaukee on November 3, 1931 the son of Frederick and Elizabeth “Betsy” (nee Swickard) Portz, Sr. On September 3, 1982 he married JoAnn (nee Love) Portz at First Baptist Church in Waukesha where...

Heinz K. “Papa” Richter, longtime Waukesha resident, died on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at LindenGrove in Waukesha at the age of 91. He was born in Seitendorf, Germany on January 16, 1920 the son of Kurt and Lina Richter. Heinz was a proud WWII veteran. On April 14, 1942 he married Hildegard Junker; she preceded him in death on October 7, 2005. Heinz’s...

Virginia Mae (Dahlgren) Carlson of Palmyra, born on September 8, 1928, entered into eternal life on Thursday, November 19, 2009.  “My Rose,” beloved wife and companion of Garith Darwin Carlson of 62 years.  Cherished mother of Sherry (Carlson) & Stephen Zampack, Christine (Carlson) & Bill Quade, Cynthia (Carlson) & Albert Gagliano, April (Carlson) & Scott Marshall.  Loving Grandmother to Heather...