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Donna M. Hess

Donna M. Hess

Jan 26, 2020

Donna M. Hess of Wales was born to Eternal Life on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Care-Age of Brookfield at the age of 80. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids on February 1, 1939 the daughter of Sylvester and Eleanore (nee Kaltz) Bey. On July 11, 1964 she married Patrick Hess at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waukesha and together...

Dolores J. Whisler

Dolores J. Whisler

Jan 26, 2020

Dolores J. Whisler of Waukesha passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the age of 90. Private burial will be at Prairie Home Cemetery. A complete obituary will follow.

Barbara A. Provencher

Barbara A. Provencher

Jan 22, 2020

Barbara Ann Provencher of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Applewood of Brookfield at the age of 82. She was born in West Bend, WI on July 1, 1937 the daughter of Orville and Rose (nee Stuckey) Potter. On November 29, 1958 she married Oliver Provencher; he preceded her in death on January 23, 2002. Barbara...

Roberta "Bobbie" J. Bertacchini

Roberta "Bobbie" J. Bertacchini

Jan 21, 2020

Roberta “Bobbie” J. Bertacchini of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at her home at Avalon Square at the age of 90. She was born in Waukegan, IL on September 25, 1929 the daughter of Robert and AnnaBelle (Kampe) Anderson. Bobbie attended Carroll College where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. While attending Carroll College...

Mavene June Koentop

Mavene June Koentop

Jan 18, 2020

Mavene J. Koentop, of Waukesha, died Saturday, January 18, 2020 at her Waukesha residence at the age of 95. She was born on June 14, 1924, in Waukesha, the daughter of Alexander and Rose (nee Marose) Gowans. She was a 1942 graduate of Waukesha High School and attended Marquette University. She was a longtime member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church....

James Blackwood

James Blackwood

Jan 18, 2020

James Blackwood - April 20, 1928-January 18, 2020. Jim touched the lives of many throughout his many years in Waukesha. He was a longtime elementary principal, served on several civic organization boards, and managed Buchner Pool for many years. He was born in Milwaukee to Dr. James and Lillian N. Blackwood. He was preceded in death by them as well...

Judith G. Williams

Judith G. Williams

Jan 17, 2020

Judith Gail Williams of Waukesha passed away unexpectedly at home January 17, 2020. She is survived by daughter Suzanne Peters and her children Crystal Peters, Erin (Woody) Suarez-Bitar, Bridget (Leroy Ludeman) Peters and Joseph (Kimberly Wacker) Peters; son Bradley Williams; daughter Stefanie Rose and her children Hanna, Jake and Josh Kohn; sister Sally (George) Winkler; sister-in-law Pamela (Ken) Burnett; nieces,...

Avis M. Schultz

Avis M. Schultz

Jan 16, 2020

Avis M. Schultz, of New Berlin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Elmbrook Hospital at the age of 91. She was born on April 14, 1928, in Cazenovia, WI, the daughter of Howard and Vera (nee Woodman) Jackson. A graduate of the Teachers College in Richland Center, WI, she taught school at Sextonville, WI. As a trumpet...

Norma H. Knee

Norma H. Knee

Jan 13, 2020

Norma H. Knee of Brookfield found peace on January 13, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born in Madison on November 6, 1927 the daughter of Orville and Martha (nee Kauppi) Knee. She was the dear aunt of Debbie Knee, Linda Knee and Judy (the late Bob) Lavine and loving great-aunt of Renee (David) Krueger, Tracy (Ryan) Tiegs,...

Cassandra "Cassie" Jean Goodlad

Cassandra "Cassie" Jean Goodlad

Jan 9, 2020

Cassandra J. Goodlad of Waukesha passed away unexpectedly into eternal life on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at age 37. She is survived by her mother, Valerie Goodlad, and brothers Geoff (Julie), Jason (Kate), and Keith. She was preceded in death by her father, Guy D. Goodlad. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and her dear pets. Cassie’s...

Robert "Bob" Charles

Robert "Bob" Charles

Jan 8, 2020

Lifelong Waukesha resident Robert “Bob” J. Charles, 72, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 10, 1947 to Frank and Marie (nee: Thompson) Charles. Bob was employed at Waukesha Engine/Dresser for more than 40 years, retiring in 2009. He loved retirement, bowling in the senior league at Sunset Bowl, cheering on the Milwaukee...

Peter A. Erke

Peter A. Erke

Jan 7, 2020

Peter A. Erke died peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the age of 67. A lifelong Waukesha resident, he was born on July 26, 1952 the son of Kenneth and Katherine (nee Carlsen) Erke. Peter worked for Wisconsin Centrifugal, now MetalTek for many years, retiring in 2015. He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Meg (David Holliday) Erke...

Carol J. Drechsel

Carol J. Drechsel

Jan 6, 2020

Carol J. Drechsel of Waukesha passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Elmbrook Hospital surrounded by the love of her family at the age of 83. She was born in Milwaukee on August 13, 1936 the daughter of Elroy and Loraine Buchholz. Carol loved to dance and met her husband Ralph while dancing. Together they were united in marriage...

Isla J. Richter

Isla J. Richter

Jan 3, 2020

WAUKESHA - Isla J. Richter (nee Huennekens) 89, passed away on January 3, 2020, at Heritage Court in Pewaukee. She was born in Milwaukee on August 24, 1930 to Arthur and Melva (nee West) Huennekens. She was a 1948 graduate of St Mary’s Academy in St. Francis, WI. On September 6, 1952 she married Al Richter in St. Francis, WI....

Mary C. Mccarron

Mary C. Mccarron

Jan 3, 2020

Mary C. McCarron of Big Bend, WI, formerly of Youngstown, Ohio, died Friday, January 3, 2020 at LindenGrove in New Berlin at the age of 77. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on March 31, 1942, the daughter of Daniel T. and Clara W. (nee Kane) McCarron. She was a graduate of Rayen High School in Ohio, Ohio State and...

Leroy "Lee" H. Passolt

Leroy "Lee" H. Passolt

Jan 1, 2020

LeRoy “Lee” H. Passolt a lifelong Waukesha resident died on January 1, 2020 at his residence at the age of 81. He was born in Waukesha on February 26, 1938 the son of Raymond and Ellen (nee Stocks) Passolt. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. On October 20, 1962 he married his beloved wife Donna (Helfert)....

Cynda L. Gupta

Cynda L. Gupta

Dec 30, 2019

Cynda L. Gupta, of New Berlin, died Monday, December 30, 2019 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 57. She was born on February 15, 1962, in Waukesha, the daughter of Andrew and Judith (nee Collins) Wapp. On October 26, 2004, she married Vinit Gupta in Waukesha. She was an employee of Beatrice Cheese Company. She will be sadly...

Wanda Corene Kohnert

Wanda Corene Kohnert

Dec 29, 2019

Wanda Corene Kohnert of the Town of Brookfield passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at her home at the age of 84. She was born in Olive Branch, IL on October 13, 1935 the daughter of Dillard and Mary (Bishop) Masterson. Wanda lived most of her life in Illinois until her move to the Milwaukee area in 1984....

Leon W. Dake

Leon W. Dake

Dec 25, 2019

WAUKESHA - Leon W. Dake of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2019 surrounded by the love of his family at age 92. He was born in Iowa on May 23, 1927 the son of Leonard and Stella (nee Lyons) Dake. Leon proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of the...

June B. Egan

June B. Egan

Dec 20, 2019

June B. Egan, of Waukesha, died on Friday, December 20, 2019, at her home at age 94. She was born in Oshkosh on January 20, 1925 the daughter of Arthur and Emma (nee Laird) Krause. June was a teacher from 1949 to 1985, a job she very much enjoyed. For her first five years, she taught at rural schools, then...

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