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James "Jim" N. Gorecki

James "Jim" N. Gorecki

Jan 10, 2021

James “Jim” N. Gorecki of Waukesha passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 88. Jim was born in Custer, Wisconsin on November 22, 1932 the son of Jacob and Mary (nee Trzebiatowski) Gorecki. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1953 until 1955. On April 28, 1956, he married...

Robert Charles Huebner

Robert Charles Huebner

Jan 10, 2021

Robert C. Huebner (Bob), of Waukesha, passed away at the age of 78 on January 10, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease and cancer. He was born on August 4, 1942, to Elmer and Dorothy Huebner, and had seven other siblings. On December 17, 1960, he married Barbara E. Wallace. They were married for 60 years....

Anna M. Cantu

Anna M. Cantu

Jan 10, 2021

Anna “Shorty” M. Cantu, age 96, a longtime Waukesha resident peacefully passed to Eternal Life on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her daughter’s home where she had been cared for since June 2020. She was born in Ricon de Tamayo, Mexico on May 31, 1924 the daughter of Joseph and Felisa (nee Martinez) Jimenez. On June 3, 1963 she married...

Julio "Chubby" Alvarez Iii

Julio "Chubby" Alvarez Iii

Jan 9, 2021

Julio “Chubby” Alvarez III, of Waukesha died on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 58. He was born on September 20, 1962, in Waukesha, the son of Julio Jr. and Stefana Alvarez (nee: Cotton). He attended Waukesha North High School. On December 31, 1996 he married Christine Marie Medina at St. Joseph Catholic Church where...

John Anthony Cliffe

John Anthony Cliffe

Jan 8, 2021

John A. Cliffe, of Waukesha, passed away at the age of 73 on Friday, January 8, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 11, 1947, in Highland Park, Illinois, the son of Bruce and Alda (nee Schoonover) Cliffe. On June 27, 1970, he married Karen Zahnle in Deerfield, Illinois. John earned his degree in...

Richard "Dick" L. Oates

Richard "Dick" L. Oates

Jan 6, 2021

Richard “Dick” L. Oates of Waukesha passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at Fairway Knoll in Germantown on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the age of 82. He was born in Assumption, IL on August 5, 1938 the son of Lloyd and Adolphine (nee Morez) Oates. Dick grew up in Central, Illinois and due to his...

George E. Salazar Martinez

George E. Salazar Martinez

Jan 5, 2021

George E. Salazar Martinez, of Waukesha, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center at the age of 75. He was born on December 19, 1945, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, the son of Tirso and Rebecca (nee Salazar) Martinez. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during Vietnam and the 1968 Tet...

Elaine M. Fernando

Elaine M. Fernando

Jan 5, 2021

Elaine Mary Pamela Fernando Milwaukee -Born to eternal life Jan. 5, 2021 at age 70. Born in Sri Lanka on Aug. 3, 1950, beloved daughter of the late Ossie and Helena Fernando. Sister of Anthony Fernando of Canada and Lalani Gunewardena of Sri Lanka; sister-in-law of Ashley Gunewardena and Malani Fernando; aunt of Shane Gunewardena and Sharon Siriwardana (USA) and...

Gary L. Kolstad

Gary L. Kolstad

Jan 4, 2021

Gary L. Kolstad of Dousman passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the age of 75. A proud Norwegian, he was born in Mondovi, WI on March 12, 1945 the son of Clarence and Myrtle (nee Skovbroten) Kolstad. On October 19, 1974 he married his loving and devoted wife Carmen Gonzales. Gary was...

Charlotte A. Kraft

Charlotte A. Kraft

Jan 3, 2021

Charlotte A. Kraft, of Waukesha, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her residence at the age of 90. She was born on August 15, 1930, in Waukesha, WI, the daughter of George and Erna (nee Trester) Stern. On August 15, 1975 she married Paul Kraft at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. She will be sadly missed by her children Pamela (Scott)...

Richard "Rick" Allen Congdon

Richard "Rick" Allen Congdon

Jan 1, 2021

Richard (Rick) Allen Congdon, 71, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2021 at his home in Waukesha, WI. Rick was born on May 3, 1949 and raised in Waukesha with his four brothers. He was a lifelong resident of Waukesha where he married his wife Linda (nee Stearns) and raised his family. Rick attended Waukesha South High School graduating in...

Milton A. Marsh

Milton A. Marsh

Dec 30, 2020

Milton A. Marsh, 73, of East Troy, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 8, 1947, the son of Wilmer and Bertha (nee Redlin) Marsh. He was a 1965 graduate of Mukwonago Union High School and then attended UW-Whitewater. He was employed at Generac retiring from the Eagle plant in 2012. Milton loved college...

Joyce S. Meyer

Joyce S. Meyer

Dec 29, 2020

Joyce S. Meyer, of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the age of 67. She was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the daughter of Roger and Caroline (nee Faust) Noworatzky. On August 17, 1974 she married Dennis Meyer at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz. Joyce was proud to have been a longtime employee at Walgreens, retiring in...

Marlene L. Murphy

Marlene L. Murphy

Dec 27, 2020

Marlene L. Murphy (nee Springer) a lifelong Waukesha resident found eternal peace on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the age of 88. She was born in Waukesha on August 16, 1932 the daughter of John and Olga (nee Bloedow) Springer. She was a 1951 graduate of Waukesha High School. On April 26, 1952 she married James “Jim” C. Murphy and...

Patricia A Schmidt

Patricia A Schmidt

Dec 27, 2020

Patricia (“Pat”) A. Schmidt was welcomed by Jesus to her eternal home on December 27, 2020. Pat was a lifetime Waukesha resident, having been born and educated at St. Joseph’s grade school and Catholic Memorial High School graduating in 1959. On May 5, 1962 she married Richard Schmidt at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waukesha. She was a faithful member...

Jean M. Holmberg

Jean M. Holmberg

Dec 23, 2020

Jean M. Holmberg, of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the age of 81. She was born in Jump River, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Nancy (nee Warner) Bosteder. Jean was proud to have worked for Hein-Werner for 46 years. She enjoyed playing cribbage, square dancing, and visiting family in Door County. She always had a way...

Patrick J. White

Patrick J. White

Dec 23, 2020

It was 46 degrees and cloudy on December 23rd, 2020, when Patrick James (PJ) White passed away peacefully at 78 years of age with his wife, Ruth Anne White, praying next to him. He is survived by his sons, daughter, and daughters-in-law, Ramona (Hurtado) White, Daniel Joseph White, Dawn White, Andrew John White, Mary June White, Christopher Jason White, Stephanie...

Ronald A. Baer

Ronald A. Baer

Dec 21, 2020

Ronald A. Baer, of Waukesha, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 81. He was born on May 29, 1939, in Milwaukee, the son of Arnold and Evelyn (nee Goll) Baer. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On...

Debra Bertacchini

Debra Bertacchini

Dec 21, 2020

Debra Bertacchini of New Berlin passed away following a brief illness on Monday, December 21, 2020 at the age of 62. She was born in Milwaukee on May 30, 1958 the daughter of Leonard and Rita (nee Galubinski) Grant. On September 23, 1989 she married Jeff Bertacchini. They enjoyed frequent camping and hiking trips out west with their canine companion,...

Gerald D. Salentine

Gerald D. Salentine

Dec 20, 2020

Gerald “Jerry” D. Salentine, 81. Born April 15th, 1939 in Waukesha Wisconsin. Survived by his wife Karen, his three sons John (Janis), Randy (Michelle), and Brett, his grandsons J.D, Jacob, and Thomas, his granddaughters Shelley and Jenny, and his great grandchildren Taylor, Clay, Kaya, and Aliyah. Preceded by his father John, mother Hazel, sister Susan, and his brother Russel. He...

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