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Florence A. Melster

Florence A. Melster

Jun 20, 2016

Florence A. Melster of Waukesha passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016 at her home in Avalon Square at the age of 92. Florence was born at Ft. Lewis, Washington on December 31, 1923, the daughter of Jeanne (née Fulton) and Robert Cook. She was a graduate of West Division High School. Florence was united in marriage to John Melster...

Mike Burns Grimm

Mike Burns Grimm

Jun 18, 2016

Mike Burns Grimm, a longtime Waukesha resident, died on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at his home at the age of 73. He was born in Wisconsin Rapids on November 28, 1942 the son of Glen and Rachel (nee Burns) Grimm. Mike was a 1961 graduate of Pacelli Catholic High School and a 1968 graduate of UW-Stevens Point. On March 26,...

Thomas Lee Evans

Thomas Lee Evans

Jun 17, 2016

Thomas L Evans, of Waukesha, died on Friday, June 17, 2016 at his home at the age of 71. He was born in Waukesha on November 7, 1944 the son of Walter and Marie (nee Blank) Evans. On June 10, 1967 he married Susan Anderson. He proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserve. Tom was a 1963...

Mary Sellars Boyd Leverson

Mary Sellars Boyd Leverson

Jun 16, 2016

Mary "Myra" (Née Boyd) Leverson passed away peacefully on June 16, 2016, age 90, on her own terms, on the 65th anniversary of her marriage to her college sweetheart, Leonard O., whom she now joins. Loving mother of Len (Susie) and Amy (Kris Obernyer). Grandmother of Trevor (Dr. Jennifer Kickendahl), Elizabeth, Emily, and Hannah. Survived by her sister Nan (Earl)...

Anthony "Tony" V. Mikutis

Anthony "Tony" V. Mikutis

Jun 14, 2016

Anthony "Tony" V. Mikutis, of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 79. He was born in Chicago, IL on October 2, 1936 the son of Anthony and Elizabeth (nee Stankus) Mikutis. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On July 18, 1992 he married Judy Pat (nee Schneider)...

Bonnie A. Fictum

Bonnie A. Fictum

Jun 13, 2016

Bonnie A. Fictum, age 65 died Mon., June 13, 2016. Born on Aug. 2, 1950 to Milton and Marjorie (nee Scholz) McCullen. She was a 1968 graduate of West Allis Central High School. She worked for 20 years at Homan Jewelers in West Allis and also at Margaret’s Flower Shop. She was a diehard Packers fan. Loving mom to Brian...

Ruth I Berry

Ruth I Berry

Jun 10, 2016

Ruth I. Berry of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice on Friday, June 10, 2016 at the age of 80 years. She was born in Boone, Iowa on September 11, 1935 to Harold and Hazel (Nee Doran) Stotts. Ruth was passionate about the outdoors, particularly fishing, and was a talented carver. She is sadly missed by her...

Laura Ann Struve

Laura Ann Struve

Jun 10, 2016

Laura Ann Struve, of West Allis, formerly of Waukesha, found peace on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Seasons Hospice at the age of 47. She was born in Waukesha on May 26, 1969 out of love to Blayne and Marge (nee Dabel) Struve. Laura loved life, cooking and was always kind to others. She was a member of the Community...

Gerald "Jerry" A. Reichow

Gerald "Jerry" A. Reichow

Jun 7, 2016

Gerald “Jerry” A. Reichow, of Dousman, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at his home at the age of 79. He was born in Milwaukee on August 1, 1936 the son of George and Alice (nee Rozga) Reichow. On June 27, 1959 he married Judith “Judy” Hopefl at Mother of Good Counsel Parish. Jerry worked as the Vice President...

Robert R. Traupmann

Robert R. Traupmann

Jun 7, 2016

Robert R. Traupmann, of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Seasons Hospice at the age of 97. He was born in Milwaukee on September 17, 1918 the son of Raymond and Minnie (nee Brown) Traupmann. He received his mechanical engineering degree from Marquette University and designed machinery for many years. He was a member of the James M....

Frances S. Ellis

Frances S. Ellis

Jun 5, 2016

Frances Shuler Ellis, died on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at the age of 93. No services will be held.

Randie O. Jorgensen

Randie O. Jorgensen

Jun 4, 2016

Randie O. Jorgensen, of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the age of 63. Private services will be held at a later date.

Robert E. Dornfeld

Robert E. Dornfeld

Jun 4, 2016

Robert E. Dornfeld, of East Troy, died on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 79. He was born in Watertown, WI on January 8, 1937 the son of Oscar and Irene (nee Turke) Dornfeld. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army. On June 7, 1960 he married Betty Lou Eddy and...

Mildred Walsh

Mildred Walsh

May 31, 2016

After 98 years of finding the best in everyone and enjoying every minute of life, Mildred Walsh passed away quietly in her sleep at home on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Josephine Mildred Walsh “Mildred” was born February 23rd, 1918 in Syracuse, New York, fourth of seven children, growing up during the Great Depression. She met the love of her life,...

Eleanor C Rasinske

Eleanor C Rasinske

May 31, 2016

Eleanor C. Rasinske, of Milwaukee, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in West Allis at the age of 76. She was born on May 16, 1940 in Wausau, WI, the daughter of Felix and Bertha (nee Yach) Stankowski. She was a 1958 graduate of Catholic Memorial High School and then attended MATC where she received her degree...

Deborah Ann Niklasch

Deborah Ann Niklasch

May 29, 2016

Deborah Ann Niklasch of Waukesha found peace on Sunday, May 29, 2016. She was a longtime resident of Waukesha and the daughter of Elmer and Carmella Ross. Debbie enjoyed photography, art, music and Milwaukee Brewers baseball. She loved without prejudice, always giving generously what she had. Her bird, Toby, and dog, Mokie, kept her laughing, and she was blessed by...

Mary E. Calvano

Mary E. Calvano

May 28, 2016

Mary Edna Calvano (nee Sheridan), passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Franciscan Woods Nursing Home in Brookfield, WI at age 89. Born in Burlington, WI in 1926, she moved to Waukesha, WI at an early age and was a lifetime resident. Edna was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Edna was a 1944 graduate of Waukesha High...

John O. Coleman

John O. Coleman

May 27, 2016

John O. Coleman passed away Friday, May 27, 2016, in Edgewood, Florida, at the age of 94. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 26, 1921. He lived in Waukesha and Delafield for many years before moving to St. Cloud, Florida to spend his retirement years. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Southminster...

Betty J. Scott

Betty J. Scott

May 23, 2016

Betty T. Scott, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2016 at her Waukesha home following a brief illness. She was born October 9, 1929 in Coalwood, West Virginia to Joel Worth and Elva Saffrona (nee Bailey) Tipton. Growing up in West Virginia, Betty was proud to be a coal miner’s daughter. Following her high school graduation, she...

Robert Illing

Robert Illing

May 20, 2016

Robert Illing, a longtime Waukesha resident died on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 90 years. He was born in Whitefish Bay on Feb. 11, 1926 to Harold T. and Verna H. (nee Gross) Illing. He grew up on the Illingdale Farm which started his lifelong interest in cattle and horses. Robert was a...

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