Obituaries

John J. Bryant Iii

John J. Bryant Iii

May 9, 2016

John J. Bryant III Departed this earthly existence for the next world on May 9th at age 94. John, who never married, will reunite with his Parents, Henry and Margaret Bryant, who preceded him in 1979 and 1998, and joins his older brother Henry, Jr. (Enrique) who preceded him in April of 2010, and his sister Mardi, who passed away...

Gary E. Witkowski

Gary E. Witkowski

May 8, 2016

Gary E. Witkowski, a longtime Waukesha resident, died on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 68. He was born in La Crosse, WI on September 26, 1947 the son of Chester and Rosella (nee Byrne) Witkowski. He was a 1965 graduate of Catholic Memorial High School. Gary worked doing grounds and...

Penelope "Penny" G. Szczepanski

Penelope "Penny" G. Szczepanski

May 7, 2016

Penelope “Penny” Gayle Szczepanski, of Waukesha, died with her family by her side, Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Seasons Hospice at the age of 71. She was born in Washington DC on December 6, 1944 the daughter of Oscar “O.J.” and Dorothy (nee Shaw) Blalock. On July 28, 1968 she married Robert Szczepanski in Washington, DC; he preceded her in...

Benjamin "Ben" Joseph Ritter

Benjamin "Ben" Joseph Ritter

May 5, 2016

Benjamin “Ben” Joseph Ritter, of Milwaukee, died Thursday, May 5, 2016 at the age of 44. He was born in River Falls, WI on July 24, 1971 the son of Erwin Ritter and Brigitta (nee Breu) Ritter-McGrorty. He was a 1989 graduate of Waukesha North High School. Ben was a talented artist who loved working with his hands and learned...

Judith "Judie" A. Higbee

Judith "Judie" A. Higbee

May 4, 2016

Judith A. Higbee, of Delafield, formerly of Waukesha, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at age 76. She was born on February 7, 1940 the daughter of Donald A. and Charlotte O. (nee Ott) Renner. Judith was a graduate of Waukesha South High School and attended UW-Stout. She worked for many years doing merchandising for K-mart and then Crossmark....

Dennis E. Hilgart

Dennis E. Hilgart

May 3, 2016

Dennis E. Hilgart, of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Avalon Square at the age of 77. He was born in Park Falls, WI on April 22, 1939 the son of Theodore and Eva (nee Ball) Hilgart. On September 13, 1973 he married Barbara Sterner-Burback; she preceded him in death on July 6, 2007. Dennis spent his life...

Lois M. Volckmann

Lois M. Volckmann

Apr 30, 2016

Lois M. Volckmann of Waukesha, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Oconomowoc at the age of 88. She was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on February 6, 1928 the daughter of Harvey and Della (nee Milholen) Moore Jr. On February 16, 1952 she married William Volckmann O.D. in Waukegan, IL; he preceded her...

James J. Lamp

James J. Lamp

Apr 27, 2016

James J. Lamp, of Sussex, died April 27, 2016 at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls at the age of 49. He was born on July 20, 1966, in Waukesha, the son of David and Eulalia (nee Conant) Lamp. James enjoyed working and was a very loving person. He will be truly missed by everyone who knew him. James is...

William "Billy" J. Giencke

William "Billy" J. Giencke

Apr 27, 2016

William “Billy” J. Giencke, of Sullivan, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital at the age of 55. He was born in Waukesha County on November 14, 1960 the son of William and Shirley (nee Schwantes) Giencke. He was a 1979 graduate of Hamilton High School. On July 9, 2002 he married Ann Marie Liesenfelder. Billy...

Edward "Eddie" L. Heflin Iii

Edward "Eddie" L. Heflin Iii

Apr 26, 2016

Edward “Eddie” L. Heflin III of Waukesha, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the age of 36. He was born in Waukesha on September 20, 1979 the son of Scott Heflin and Amelie (nee Garcia) Hillmer. He was a 1997 graduate of Waukesha West High School. Eddie worked as the hospitality manager at the Country Springs Hotel...

Donna M. Mahler

Donna M. Mahler

Apr 25, 2016

Donna Mae Mahler, a longtime resident of Waukesha, passed away on April 25, 2016 age 84 at the home of her daughter Jacqueline in The Woodlands, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Eugene Mahler. Survivors include daughters Jacqueline Goldman (Ron) of The Woodlands, Texas, and Susan Siegfried (Richard) of Muskego, Wisconsin, grandchildren April Goldman-Sims...

Robert "Bob" J. Hopkins

Robert "Bob" J. Hopkins

Apr 24, 2016

Lifelong dairy farmer Robert “Bob” James Hopkins, of Ottawa passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at AngelsGrace Hospice at age 83. He was born in Waukesha on August 7, 1932 the son of John and Ella (nee Schmidt) Hopkins. Bob was a 1950 graduate of Waukesha High School. On August 29, 1953 he married Audrey Thoss at Grace...

Robert "Bob" P. Lorenz

Robert "Bob" P. Lorenz

Apr 23, 2016

Robert “Bob” P. Lorenz, of Delafield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at AngelsGrace Hospice on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the age of 67. He was born in Waukesha on March 1, 1949 the only child of Theo and Elizabeth (nee Tates) Lorenz. He will be sadly missed by his sons, Jason (Andrea) Lorenz of Waukesha and Matthew...

Mary C. Kachel

Mary C. Kachel

Apr 23, 2016

Mary C. Kachel of Waukesha found eternal peace with her daughter Meghan Dryw by her side on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Froedtert Hospital at age 67. She was born in Milwaukee on May 29, 1948 the daughter of Gordon R. and Madelynn M. (nee Lyon) Thomas. Mary loved music, theatre, laughing, reading books and cooking good food. Mary will...

Lillie Z. Sanchez

Lillie Z. Sanchez

Apr 21, 2016

Lillie Z. Sanchez, of Waukesha, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 83. She was born in Pearsall, TX on March 27, 1933 the daughter of Alfredo and Jesusa (nee Ramos) Zertuche Sr. Lillie was a professional bowler, enjoyed flowers and gardening, doing crafts and watching the Brewers....

Ronald N. Chatfield

Ronald N. Chatfield

Apr 16, 2016

Ronald “Ron” N. Chatfield of East Troy, died on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at AngelsGrace Hospice at age 82. He was born in Waukesha on November 17, 1933 the son of Clarence and Gertrude (nee Buske) Chatfield. Ron was a graduate of Waukesha High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army. On September 15, 1957 he...

June H. Larimer

June H. Larimer

Apr 16, 2016

June H. Larimer, of Waukesha, died on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Avalon Square at the age of 97. June was born in Chicago, IL on December 11, 1918 the daughter of Lorenz and Frances Hausheer. June was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald R. Larimer, her son Donald R. Larimer, Jr. and her brother Jack Hausheer. Her...

Virginia J. Demshar

Virginia J. Demshar

Apr 13, 2016

Virginia “Virg” J. Demshar, of Waukesha, was received into the Lord’s open arms surrounded by love on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at age 96. She was born on March 18, 1920 in St. Joes, WI to Edwin and Pauline Knaus. She graduated from Fond du Lac High School in 1938 and Holy Family School of Nursing in 1942. After graduation...

Lawrence Jarnig

Lawrence Jarnig

Apr 12, 2016

Lawrence D. Jarnig, died April 12, 2016 at his New Berlin residence at age 71. He was born in Milwaukee Jan. 2, 1945 the son of Frank and Mary (nee Johnson) Jarnig. He was the loving father of Dean (Janine) of Arlington, TX, Dana (Sal) Garcia of Waukesha, Darren (Annette) of New Berlin and Dawn (David) Vogl of New Berlin,...

Rita J. Spencer

Rita J. Spencer

Apr 11, 2016

Rita J. Spencer of Waukesha, WI, formerly of New Jersey, was born to Eternal Life on Monday, April 11, 2016 at her home at age 83. She was born in Old Town, Maine on August 29, 1932 the daughter of Garfield and Olive (nee Dumond) Leonard. On May 30, 1952 she married her beloved husband Richard Spencer and together they...