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Frank Ellsworth Lockerby

Frank Ellsworth Lockerby

Apr 16, 2024

Frank Ellsworth Lockerby of Waukesha, WI passed away on April 16, 2024 from 

an acute illness at the age of 74. He leaves behind his loving wife of 49 years, Cindi Lockerby, sons Dustin and Drew (Sami) Lockerby and grandsons Joey and Jay Jay.

Frank was born November 30, 1949 to Jay and Marian Lockerby in Red Wing, MN and grew up...

Joshua "Josh" J. Hammes

Joshua "Josh" J. Hammes

Apr 13, 2024

Joshua “Josh” J. Hammes of Waukesha passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital after bravely battling colon cancer. He was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland on October 26, 1977, to Mark and Beth Hammes. On November 10, 2006, he exchanged vows with his beloved wife, Kristin (Fohey), whom he spoiled and adored endlessly. Throughout his...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Ann Janssen

Elizabeth "Betsy" Ann Janssen

Apr 9, 2024

On April 9, 2024, Elizabeth “Betsy” Janssen (nee Danielson) surrounded by family, peacefully entered eternal life at age 83. 

Betsy was born May 28, 1940, in Ettrich, Wisconsin to Francis Danielson and Thea Husmoen Danielson. She graduated from Black River Falls High School in 1958, and thanks to a nursing scholarship attended St. Francis School of Nursing/Viterbo University in LaCrosse, Wisconsin,...

Todd G. Rolling

Todd G. Rolling

Apr 8, 2024

Todd G. Rolling of Waukesha passed away on April 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 58. 

He was preceded in death by his beloved mother Dawn Rolling and is survived by his father Timothy (Shirley) Rolling and siblings, Debbie (Todd) Merrill, Thad (Jane) Rolling and Dona Drew (Tim Jantz), nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

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Kenneth Bischmann

Kenneth Bischmann

Apr 8, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” Bischmann peacefully passed into eternal life on April 8, 2024.  

Ken graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee and attended UW-Milwaukee.  He worked for 20 years at Ideals Publishing and 20 years at National Premium and Merchandising in sales and marketing management, where he rose to the level of Vice-President. In 1994, having a strong call to the...

Allen E. Garrett

Allen E. Garrett

Apr 7, 2024

It brings us great sorrow to tell you that Allen has passed away on April 7, 2024 at the age of 82.  He was always early for every occasion, sadly for us, including arriving in Heaven.

He was born to Edgar and Ruth Garrett on September 21, 1941.  He spent his early days in Waukesha hanging out at Horeb pool, playing...

Durward W. Gauthier

Durward W. Gauthier

Apr 4, 2024

Durward W. Gauthier “Dur”, a resident of New Berlin, peacefully passed into Eternal Life on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the age of 94. He was born in Oconto, Wisconsin on June 9, 1929, to George and Irene Gauthier. Dur was a graduate of Lawrence College where he was an outstanding athlete. He proudly served his country in the United...

Kathleen Ann Hahn

Kathleen Ann Hahn

Apr 2, 2024

Kathy Hahn, age 80, passed away on April 2, 2024 at AngelsGrace Hospice after a short battle with cancer surrounded by her loving husband, Jim, and her family. 

She was born in La Crosse, WI on January 25, 1944 to Gretchen and William (Bill) Manke. On July 30, 1966, Kathy and Jim married. They were blessed with two children, Peter and...

Grace Viola Mickow

Grace Viola Mickow

Mar 31, 2024

On Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, Grace Viola Mickow was called to her heavenly home at the age of 94. Her faith, built on The Rock-Jesus Christ, began on March 19, 1930 when she was born and baptized at the parsonage of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Almond, Wisconsin to Rev. E. W. Henry and Martha Mueller.  She was confirmed...

Ruby L Silva

Ruby L Silva

Mar 31, 2024

Ruby L. Silva of Waukesha passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa at the age of 57 after being involved in an accident earlier in March. She was born in Waukesha on October 3, 1966, the daughter of Alexander and Claudina (nee Gaitan) Silva. She was a 1985 graduate of Waukesha North High School, and during...

David A. Nehls

David A. Nehls

Mar 30, 2024

David A. Nehls, of Waukesha, died on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at LindenGrove-Waukesha at the age of 65.  He was born on September 16, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Roy and Grace (nee Feige) Nehls. He was an avid outdoorsman who  enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved music, was a handyman and always had a project to work...

Joan Ann Sorensen

Joan Ann Sorensen

Mar 29, 2024

Joan Ann Sorensen a lifelong Madison resident passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 29, 2024 at the age of 61. She was born in Milwaukee on September 11, 1962, the daughter of David and Jean (nee Wirth) Sorensen. Joan enrolled at UW-Madison majoring in anthropology and linguistics. Her studies abroad in Haiti and Thailand were instrumental in her...

Russell E Brock

Russell E Brock

Mar 28, 2024

Russell “Russ” Brock, age 71, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024.  He was born in Milwaukee to James K. Brock and Jean Hazel Schefft on September 24, 1952.  

Russ, the youngest of three boys grew up on Springdale Road in Waukesha, Wisconsin, marrying the love of his life, Michele Brock, in January of 1974.  After having two sons Russ...

Kathleen Thompson

Kathleen Thompson

Mar 20, 2024

Kathleen “Kathy” Thompson of Waukesha, formerly of Las Vegas, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Heritage Court at the age of 81. She was born in Milwaukee on September 18, 1942 the daughter of Fred and Irma (nee Beno) Hrenak. She was a 1960 graduate of West Division High School. In her early 20’s Kathy moved to Las...

Aurelia Astorga Acosta

Aurelia Astorga Acosta

Mar 16, 2024

Aurelia Astorga Acosta,82 of Palmyra passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024.  She was born in Mexico on November 25,1941 to Galdina and Dolores (nee: Astorga) Acosta.  Aurelia lived most of her life in El Paso, Texas where she was a nanny for the Lipson family and also worked as a nurse’s aide. Robert and Nadia Lipson and their...

Carol L. Oestreich

Carol L. Oestreich

Mar 13, 2024

Carol L. Oestreich of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 82. She was born in Milwaukee on August 3, 1941 the daughter of Robert and Elaine Willer. Carol dedicated over 40 years of her life to serving at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, first as a CNA...

Richard "Dick" J. McHalsky

Richard "Dick" J. McHalsky

Mar 12, 2024

Richard “Dick” J. McHalsky of Waukesha joined his beloved wife Margaret Anne in Heaven on March 12, 2024 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 94. He was born in Pewaukee on July 26, 1929, the son of Francis and Adele (nee Loth) McHalsky. On June 11, 1966 he married Margaret Anne “Marge” Wessels at St. William Catholic Church; she...

Bradley "Brad" N. Nelson

Bradley "Brad" N. Nelson

Mar 11, 2024

Bradley “Brad” N. Nelson a lifelong Waukesha resident passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at the age of 83. He was born in Waukesha on March 4, 1941 the son of Darrel and Violet Nelson.  Brad proudly served his country in the United States Air Force Reserves for six years. He was a talented carpenter and member of the...

Ernestine H. Schultz

Ernestine H. Schultz

Mar 9, 2024

Ernestine H. Schultz, 91, of Waukesha, died on March 9, 2024, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. She was born January 23, 1933, in Mukwonago the daughter of Matthew and Marie (nee: Lueck) Deneen.  She was a 1951 graduate of Mukwonago High School. On September 14, 1954, she married Elwyn Orlin Schultz at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Mukwonago.  The couple resided...

Lloyd M. Pundsack Jr.

Lloyd M. Pundsack Jr.

Mar 8, 2024

Lloyd “Chip” M. Pundsack Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 72. He was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on June 6, 1951, to parents Lloyd Pundsack Sr. and Doris (nee Hedtcke) Pundsack. Chip graduated from New Berlin High School in 1969 and went on to work for RTE/Cooper Power/Eaton for...

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