Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Benjamin "Ben" L. Dunston
May 19, 2016
Benjamin “Ben” L. Dunston, of Waukesha, found peace on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the age of 26. He was born in West Allis on March 23, 1990 the son of Jay and Catherine “Katie” (nee Peschong) Dunston. He was a 2009 graduate of Waukesha West High School. Ben enrolled in boot camp in 2010 and honorably served his country...
David "Dave" L. Gramling
May 16, 2016
David “Dave” L. Gramling, of Waukesha, died on Monday, May 16, 2016 surrounded by his loving family following a brave fight against ALS at age 73. He was born in Syracuse, NY on November 24, 1942 the son of William and Helen (nee Kuhn) Gramling. Dave was a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from...
James Barry Cross, Jr.
May 16, 2016
James Barry Cross Jr. of Waukesha, died on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 86. He was born in Wilmet, IL the son of Theresa and James Barry Cross Sr. On March 20, 1954, he married his beloved wife Sylvia Svanoe; she preceded him in death on October 25, 2011. Jim proudly served his...
Gerald Sponholtz
May 14, 2016
Gerald Sponholtz, of Waukesha, died on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Waukesha Springs at the age of 51. Services will be held at a later date.
Maryrose P. Boggs
May 11, 2016
Maryrose P. Boggs, of Elkhorn, died on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at the age of 24. Services will be private.
Orville "Curly" J. Gulrud
May 11, 2016
Orville “Curly” J. Gulrud, a longtime Waukesha resident, died on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at age 87. He was born in Milwaukee on August 17, 1928 the son of Alfred and Gertina (nee Slinde) Gulrud. On August 25, 1951 he married Ella Lou Sanner. Orville earned his Bachelor of Science degree from St. Olaf College and...
Nancy C. Cook
May 9, 2016
Nancy Carroll Cook (née Court), 82, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. She was born in Fennimore, WI on July 16, 1933, the daughter of Philip B. and Grayce J. (née Ayres) Court. On June 23, 1956 she married Ray Cook in New London, WI. Nancy graduated from New London High School and earned...
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
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
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...
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