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Kenneth J. Hauser

Kenneth J. Hauser

Jun 14, 2018

Kenneth “Ken” J. Hauser of Waukesha died on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 70. He was born in Milwaukee on January 22, 1948 the son of Chester and Marvella (nee Weigel) Hauser. He graduated from Muskego High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University. Ken owned and operated PIP Printing...

Laura L. Skemp

Laura L. Skemp

Jun 12, 2018

Laura L. Skemp “Dolly” (nee Kapalczynski) found peace on Tuesday, June 12th, 2018 at the age of 84 due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael G. Skemp. Loving mother of Michael J. (Kathy) Skemp and Michelle A. (Bob) Latzel. Treasured grandmother of Brieanna, Brittany, and Brooke Skemp and Laurén, Shayne and Tristan...

Myrna L. Lawyer

Myrna L. Lawyer

Jun 9, 2018

Myrna L. Lawyer (nee Brown) was born to Eternal Life on June 9, 2018 at the age of 92. Her husband, Glenn, of 20 years recently joined the heavenly kingdom in March and she now has joined him there. She was a dedicated caregiver, especially to her husband Glenn. Myrna was born in Milwaukee, WI and spent much of her...

Jude M. Sheridan

Jude M. Sheridan

Jun 8, 2018

Jude Mary Sheridan (née Hartz), age 86, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at AngelsGrace Hospice on June 8, 2018. Jude was born on June 18, 1931, in Merrill, WI, to John Lloyd Hartz and Lucille Hartz. Preceded in death by her parents and her beloved siblings John Hartz, Patricia O’Neill, and Mary Cross. Growing up in Waukesha, Jude met...

Betty Ann Koch

Betty Ann Koch

Jun 7, 2018

Betty A. Klemp Koch, (Nee Salter) of Waukesha, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2018 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 93 years. She was born in Waukesha on May 21, 1925 the daughter of Millard and Isabell (nee Sedgewick) Salter. On November 11, 1949 she was married to Alvin “Al” E. Klemp at the First Baptist Church of...

Dorothy L. Rex

Dorothy L. Rex

Jun 6, 2018

Dorothy L. Rex was born February 3, 1925, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The only child of Gustav and Bertha Toffel, she was blessed with 3 older siblings, as her mother had been previously widowed. Within days of her birth, her parents summoned the Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church to baptize her in the home through the gospel in Word and water...

Conrad Alan Howe

Conrad Alan Howe

Jun 5, 2018

Conrad Alan Howe of Waukesha passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at the age of 55. He was born in Beaver Dam on September 1, 1962 the son of Alan and Patricia (nee: Hollihan) Howe. Conrad had worked as a HVAC Technician and also with his brother Gregory at Culvers. He will be remembered as a...

Joan T. Horak

Joan T. Horak

Jun 4, 2018

Joan T. Horak of Waukesha died on Monday, June 4, 2018 following a brief illness. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 19, 1945 to George and Margaret (nee Fennesay) Gockstetter. After graduating high school Joan married Robert Horak, Jr. on May 30, 1969. She worked for RTE Corporation for many years in data entry. On September 22, 2005,...

John Frank Serafin

John Frank Serafin

Jun 3, 2018

John Frank Serafin of Waukesha passed away at the Applewood of New Berlin on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the age of 72. He was born in Milwaukee on September 4, 1945 the son of Theodore A. Serafin Sr. and Julianne E. (nee Wisniewski) Serafin. John attended Whitnall High School where he graduated in 1963 and then served his country...

Virginia M. Hanson

Virginia M. Hanson

Jun 1, 2018

Virginia M. Hanson, of Greenfield, died Friday, June 1, 2018 at Vitas Ruth Hospice in West Allis at the age of 95. She was born on November 28, 1922, the daughter of Walter and Mary (nee Schumacher) Zellmer. On October 16, 1943 she married Robert F. Hanson, he preceded her in death on July 21, 2013. She is survived by...

Steven Donald Tauke

Steven Donald Tauke

May 25, 2018

Steven D. Tauke, 63, of the Town of Genesee died at his home on Friday, May 25, 2018 of natural causes. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa on January 17, 1955 the son of Donald and Frances (nee: Feltes) Tauke. He was a 1973 graduate of Wahlert High School in Dubuque, Iowa, and went on to receive his Bachelor Degree...

Mary C. Estenik

Mary C. Estenik

May 25, 2018

Mary C. Estenik of Waukesha passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Seasons Hospice at the age of 82. She was born in Fort Atkinson, WI on February 20, 1936 the daughter of Clarence “Chuck” and Marian (nee Bendig) Mueller. Mary earned her bachelor’s degree from UW-Whitewater and was a beloved elementary teacher for the New Berlin School District....

Helen M Smith

Helen M Smith

May 24, 2018

Helen M. Smith of Waukesha died Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the age of 93. She was born on July 30, 1924 the daughter of Francis and Helen (nee: Fitzsimons) Caldwell. She attended St. Michael’s Grade School, graduated from Holy Angels Academy High School and earned her teaching degree from Marquette University. Helen was a Catholic school teacher and taught...

Rosemary J. Eckley

Rosemary J. Eckley

May 22, 2018

Rosemary J. Eckley, of Hales Corners, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at her home at the age of 69. She was born on September 5, 1948, the daughter of Harry and Phyllis Brady. She will be sadly missed by her sons Steven (Shannon) Eckley of Rhinelander, Mark Eckley of Fredonia and Colin (Kari) Eckley of Mukwonago. Dear grandmother...

Esmeralda "Mary" G. Hernandez

Esmeralda "Mary" G. Hernandez

May 18, 2018

Esmeralda “Mary” G. Hernandez passed away peacefully on Friday, May 18, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family at the age of 68. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 5, 1949 the daughter of Adolf and Adele (nee Martinez) Garcia. Mary had a zest for life and lived life to the fullest. She was always the...

Margaret Link

Margaret Link

May 13, 2018

Margaret Link (nee Davy) of Waukesha died on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 90. She was born at home on August 27, 1927 to Willard and Viola (nee Collins) Davy in the town of Ashippun, WI. She attended Badger School for 6 years or as it was called then, Davy School, where the land...

Robert "Bob" J. Ruekert

Robert "Bob" J. Ruekert

May 11, 2018

Robert “Bob” J. Ruekert of Waukesha died unexpectedly on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 68. He was born in Waukesha on August 29, 1949 the son of William and Catherine (nee Ranstead) Ruekert Sr. He was a 1967 graduate of Catholic Memorial High School. Upon graduating, he proudly served two tours of duty...

Shirley Hope Kuester

Shirley Hope Kuester

May 9, 2018

A longtime Waukesha resident passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the age of 89. She was born in the town of Lynn, Clark Co., WI on April 20, 1929 the daughter of Carl and Blanche (nee Wittke) Sternitzky. On June 5, 1948 she married her beloved husband Henry in Loyal, WI;...

Harold "Bud" C. Baker Jr.

Harold "Bud" C. Baker Jr.

May 9, 2018

Harold “Bud” C. Baker Jr. of Pewaukee passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the age of 62. He was born in Waukesha on October 29, 1955 the son of Harold Clyde and Mary Helen (nee Mayer) Baker Sr. Bud attended St. Joseph School, was a 1973 graduate of...

Jack G. Dull

Jack G. Dull

May 8, 2018

Jack G. Dull, of Wales, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 78. He was born in Steuben, WI on February 22, 1940 the 4th of seven sons born to Gifford Ray and Theresa Theodore (nee Olson) Dull. Jack was a farm boy and grew up in southwest Wisconsin. He proudly served...

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