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Judith "Judie" M. Couri

Judith "Judie" M. Couri

Jul 21, 2023

 

Judith “Judie” M. Couri of Oconomowoc formerly of Waukesha was born to Eternal Life on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 7:21pm at her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 78. She was born in Moline, IL on November 11, 1944, the daughter of Dean and Dorothy (nee Versluys) Van Klaveren. She attended United Township High...

Richard H. Spencer

Richard H. Spencer

Jul 20, 2023

Richard H. Spencer of Waukesha died on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the age of 94. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 31, 1929 the son of Herbert and Matie (nee Feldhausen) Spencer.  Richard proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.  On May 30, 1952 he married his beloved wife Rita...

James "Jim" L. Dowling

James "Jim" L. Dowling

Jul 20, 2023

James L. Dowling passed away on July 20, 2023, to his eternal resting place following an extended illness at the age of 78. He was born on June 29, 1945, and graduated from Waukesha High School in 1963. In 1965, he faithfully served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. During his time in the Army...

Dale A. Knutson

Dale A. Knutson

Jul 20, 2023

Dale A. Knutson of Waukesha formerly of Okauchee passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the age of 91. He was under the care of Brighton Hospice at his home at Avalon Square where he received last rites on July 19th at 12:00pm. He was born in Little Falls, Minnesota on March 20, 1932, the son of Allen...

Michael W. Hrenak

Michael W. Hrenak

Jul 10, 2023

 

After a long, and courageous battle with cancer, Michael William Hrenak, passed away at home, surrounded by his wife and family, on July 10th, 2023.  Michael was born July 1st, 1966, the son of Ferdinand and Dorothy Hrenak (nee Detke), in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Michael grew up in Waukesha, but could often be found at his grandparents farm, in Green...

Emilia Orozco

Emilia Orozco

Jul 10, 2023

Emilia (Perez) Orozco passed away unexpectedly after surgery on July 10, 2023, at the age of 78.  The daughter of Miguel Perez and Francisca Munoz was born in León Guanajuato, México on August 8, 1944, but lived most of her life in Milwaukee. On November 7,1959 she married her lifelong friend and soulmate, Jose Julian Orozco. They were married for...

Paula P. Monreal

Paula P. Monreal

Jul 8, 2023

Paula P. Monreal (nee Perez) of Waukesha went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the age of 94. She was born in Milwaukee on May 12, 1929 the daughter of Jesse and Trinidad (nee Renteria) Perez and lived in Mexico for 10 years while growing up. Paula was married to the love of her...

Donald D. LaPlante

Donald D. LaPlante

Jul 6, 2023

 

Donald D. LaPlante, 88, of New Berlin, died Thursday, July 6, 2023 following a brief illness.  He was born in Sturgeon Bay, WI on December 24, 1934 to Arthur and Mary LaPLante. Donald was employed as a roofer, he enjoyed deer hunting, bingo, playing cards, the lottery and going to the casino.  He loved camping and enjoyed the family’s...

Sherry N. Sullivan

Sherry N. Sullivan

Jul 5, 2023

 

Sherry N. Sullivan (nee Cichon) age 75 passed away on July 5, 2023 at home with her family by her side after a 3+ year journey with brain cancer.  Sherry was born on October 3, 1947 in Wausau, WI. to her parents, Joyce and Alois Cichon. In May of 2023, she celebrated 52 years of marriage to Timothy J....

Thomas "Tom" J. Stencel

Thomas "Tom" J. Stencel

Jul 2, 2023

Thomas “Tom” J. Stencel of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at the age of 90. He was born in Milwaukee on February 2, 1933 the son of Peter and Regina (nee Grochowski) Stencel.  He served his country during the Korean War Conflict in the United States Navy and enjoyed singing with the Navy Blue Jackets. Tom...

Ron H. Thur

Ron H. Thur

Jun 29, 2023

 

Ronald “Ron” H. Thur of Waukesha, died on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the age of 87. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 25, 1936 the son of Herman P. and Marion (nee Baggeler) Thur. Ron was a proud alumni of Messmer High School and Marquette University.

On October 18, 1958 he married the love of his...

Kenneth "Kenny" K. Rogers

Kenneth "Kenny" K. Rogers

Jun 26, 2023

 

Kenneth “Kenny” K. Rogers of Dousman died on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the age of 88. He was born in Waukesha on July 15, 1934 the son of Arnold and Sylvia (nee Lentz) Rogers. Kenny worked for Coakley Brothers for over 43 years and was one of their finest, most dedicated and professional employees in the company’s history....

Kerry-Jo Sullivan

Kerry-Jo Sullivan

Jun 19, 2023

Kerry-Jo Sullivan passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc at the age of 64. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 17, 1959, to Robert and Dolores (nee Lien) Sullivan. As a lifelong Waukesha resident, Kerry-Jo attended Banting Elementary, Horning Middle School, and graduated from Waukesha South High.  She studied accounting at WCTC where she earned...

Christopher Allen Vancleve

Christopher Allen Vancleve

Jun 17, 2023

Christopher Allen Vancleve of Waukesha died on Saturday, June 17, 2023 due to injuries sustained in a car accident at the age of 46. He was born in Waukesha on December 25, 1976 the son of Pamela Vancleve. Christopher loved cooking, music, movies, collectibles and was proud of his Jordan shoe collection. He was kind, gentle, sweet and giving and...

Dorothy M. Blimbergs

Dorothy M. Blimbergs

Jun 11, 2023

 

Dorothy M. Blimbergs, of Waukesha, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 from cancer at the age of 77. She was born in Waukesha, WI on June 23, 1945, the daughter of Earl and Mary (nee Steinhart) Edwards and lived in North Prairie as a child. Her father passed away when she was 4 years old. She then moved...

Barbara Ann Looze

Barbara Ann Looze

Jun 9, 2023

Barbara Ann Looze of Waukesha, Wisconsin, formerly of Green Bay, Wisconsin, as well as Cripple Creek, Colorado, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at home at the age of 92. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 1, 1930, the daughter of Gustav and Lillian (O’Connell) Schenk. On June 21, 1951, she married her beloved husband, Cletus “Igor”...

Lee A. Wenger

Lee A. Wenger

Jun 8, 2023

Lee A. Wenger of Waukesha passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the age of 74 following a 29-year battle with Parkinson's and most recently heart disease. He was born in Milwaukee on November 27, 1948, the son of Leroy and Lorraine (Wilger) Wenger. On August 23, 1969 he married his loving and devoted wife Sharon...

William "Bill" J. Dehnel

William "Bill" J. Dehnel

Jun 6, 2023

   William “Bill” J. Dehnel of Waukesha passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at his home at Avalon Square at the age of 93. He was born in Wausau, WI, on April 25, 1930, the only child of Leonard and Dorothea (nee Boller) Dehnel. Bill earned his bachelor’s degree from UW-Madison and worked as the business manager of UW-Waukesha...

Frank A. Stockinger

Frank A. Stockinger

Jun 4, 2023

 

    On the morning of June 4, 2023, the world lost Frank A. Stockinger. Beloved husband, father, brother, son, and renaissance man. He was born on June 20, 1951, the son of Bette (Cain) and Frank Stockinger.

     Frank attended Waukesha South High School where he excelled in the visual arts. He went on to study Political Science and...

Sally H. Prust

Sally H. Prust

Jun 4, 2023

Sally H. Prust (Nee Jarvis) a lifelong Waukesha resident passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 90. She fought a long and hard battle with Wegener’s Disease. She was born in Waukesha on February 11, 1933 the daughter of Dr. David J. and Mary E. Jarvis. Sally worked many various occupations over...

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