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Rosemary X. Nader

Rosemary X. Nader

Oct 14, 2024

Rosemary Xavier Nader a lifelong Waukesha resident passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 at the age of 102. She was born in Waukesha on September 3, 1922, the daughter of Peter and Mary (nee Jaworsky) Bach. 

On June 10, 1950 she married Merlin “Hans” Nader; he preceded her in death on December 11, 2014. 

Rosemary proudly served her country in the...

Albert Charles Exner II

Albert Charles Exner II

Oct 14, 2024

The family of Albert Charles Exner II is heartbroken to announce that our patriarch passed away on October 14, 2024, at the age of 98. Al was a member of the greatest generation as well as our hero. 

Al was born on October 17, 1925, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Anna Chopyak and Albert Charles Exner. He was raised and attended school...

Pamela M. Schroeder

Pamela M. Schroeder

Oct 12, 2024

Pamela M. Schroeder, a lifelong Waukesha resident, died at Ruth Vitas Hospice on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the age of 72. She was born in Waukesha on January 17, 1952, the daughter of George and Bettyjane (nee: Mueller) Lichtie. Pamela was a 1970 graduate of Waukesha South High School and went on to work in food service at Carroll...

Michael J. Kelly

Michael J. Kelly

Oct 11, 2024

Michael J. Kelly of Waukesha passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice on Friday, October 11, 2024 at the age of 87. He was born on December 12, 1936, the son of William and Martha (nee Johannes) Kelly. Mike proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On August 5, 1967 he married Joyce (nee Tauer) at Mater Christi Catholic...

Nicolas C. Perez

Nicolas C. Perez

Oct 5, 2024

Nicolas C. Perez, aged 89, passed away peacefully at his home in North Prairie on October 5, 2024. He was born in Aransas Pass Texas on September 10, 1935, to parents Aurelio and Juana(nee: Contreras) Perez. On December 1, 1956, he married the former Santiaga Hiracheta at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Taft, Texas. She preceded him in death April...

Donna D. Passolt

Donna D. Passolt

Oct 4, 2024

Donna D. Passolt, a lifelong resident of Waukesha, died peacefully on October 4, 2024 with her daughter by her side at the Benedictine Living Community in Northfield, MN. She lived to the age of 82.

Donna was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 23, 1941, the only child of Frank and Myrtle “Dolly” (née Melms) Helfert. On October 20, 1962 she...

Bruce Allen Lassig

Bruce Allen Lassig

Oct 3, 2024

Bruce A. Lassig, of Waukesha, died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the age of 87. He was born in Rhinelander, WI on December 5, 1936 to Carl and Kathryn (Hibbard) Lassig. Bruce was raised on a farm in northern Wisconsin and at an early age he developed a love for animals. Bruce loved his dogs, cats and horses, while living...

Robert W. Krause

Robert W. Krause

Oct 2, 2024

Robert W. Krause, aged 98, passed away peacefully at The Lutheran Home on October 2, 2024. He was born in Whitewater on May 5, 1926, to parents Ferdinand and Nellie (nee: Skinner) Krause. On September 2, 1949, he married the former Carol Steinbach in Madison. He was a 1944 graduate of Waukesha High School and after graduation he joined the...

Catherine J. Redetzke

Catherine J. Redetzke

Sep 28, 2024

Catherine J. Redetzke of Waukesha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on September 28 2024, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 14, 1938, in Cumberland, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of John F. and Fena E. (nee Strathman) Mackay. 

Cathy graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and dedicated many years to teaching English. She began...

Colleen Ruth Snider

Colleen Ruth Snider

Sep 28, 2024

Colleen Ruth Sinder (nee McCammon) passed away peacefully at New Perspective in Waukesha, WI on September 28, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born on March 30, 1940, in Omaha, Nebraska to parents Lawrence McCammon and Kathleen (nee Allen) McCammon. Colleen grew up in Omaha from 1940 to 1961 where she attended North High School. Following graduation, she...

Peter James Duffek

Peter James Duffek

Sep 27, 2024

Peter James Duffek, aged 74, passed away peacefully at home on September 27th, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Antigo, WI on September 28th, 1949, to parents Anton and Dorothy (nee Devine) Duffek. Pete attended Antigo High School and U.W. Madison before working for 40 years in a career in construction equipment and material sales. 

Pete married...

Vicki L. Sulsberger

Vicki L. Sulsberger

Sep 24, 2024

Vicki L. Sulsberger, of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at her home at the age of 77. She was born on March 4, 1947, in Appleton, WI, the daughter of Robert and Catherine (nee Shreve) Hughes. On April 12, 1969 she married Harry H. Sulsberger. She received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee....

Margaret E. Hansen

Margaret E. Hansen

Sep 21, 2024

Hansen, Margaret “Peggy” (née Corson-Foerster) passed into the loving arms of our Lord Saturday, September 21, 2024. Peggy had a smile and laugh that could light up a room. She was a woman of faith and unrivaled self-discipline. Those who knew her will forever remember her iron-strong will & determination to achieve anything she set her mind to. 

An expert at...

Larry Jones

Larry Jones

Sep 20, 2024

Lifelong Waukesha resident, Larry Jones, age 87, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024 He was born on August 10, 1937 one of ten children born to William and Roseanna (nee Leair) Jones. Larry was employed as a firefighter and paramedic for the City of Waukesha. He was one of the first paramedics in the city and was an instructor...

Carolyn M Land

Carolyn M Land

Sep 20, 2024

Carolyn M. Land of Mukwonago formerly of Waukesha, passed away on Friday September 20, 2024, at the age of 76 years. She was born in Milwaukee on October 7, 1947, the daughter of Edward and Barbara (Nee: Mueller) Land. She graduated from Messmer High School in 1966. She was employed by Blue Cross, and then Milwaukee Medical College until her...

Dolores A. Ballard

Dolores A. Ballard

Sep 18, 2024

Dolores A. Ballard passed away on Wednesday September 18,2024, at the age of 89 years at Waukesha memorial hospital. Originally from Racine, she lived in Greenfield for the past 6 years. She was born in Racine on August 16, 1935, the daughter of Floyd and Enid (nee: Trolle) Beauchamp. She was a graduate of Racine Horlick. In her early years...

Nadine J. Buechler

Nadine J. Buechler

Sep 12, 2024

Nadine Joyce Buechler (nee Schiller)(nee Harper)

Peacefully entered her eternal home, the church triumphant, in the early morning hours of September 12, 2024, at the age of 85, while she was sleeping.

She was born November 4, 1938, in Waukesha, WI; graduated from Waukesha High School (class of 1956); and joined the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 17 (requiring her...

Carol Marie Seegers

Carol Marie Seegers

Sep 8, 2024

Carol M. Seegers, of Waukesha died on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at the age of 89. She was born in Milwaukee to Leo and Marie (nee: Enders) Seidel. Carol was a long- time member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She loved watching football and baseball as well as attending her children, grandchildren and great -grandchildren’s school and club sport events....

Joyce E. Schaller

Joyce E. Schaller

Sep 8, 2024

Joyce Eleanor (nee Sevalier) Schaller passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the age of 89. Born in Baldwin, Iowa on June 21, 1935, to parents Loyle Eye and Elizabeth Sevalier.

Joyce was a proud 1957 graduate of Carroll College, where she majored in Sociology with minors in Psychology and Art. During her college years, she...

Eleanor Alma Jahnke

Eleanor Alma Jahnke

Sep 6, 2024

Eleanor A. Jahnke of Waukesha, passed away on Friday September 6,2024 at the age of 91 years. She was born in Milwaukee on June 6,1933 to Waldemar and Dorothea (nee: Schuman) Schultz. On March 24,1956 she married John W. Jahnke, he preceded her in death on March 2, 2022. Together, she and John were faithful members of Beautiful Savior Lutheran...

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