Obituaries

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...

Benjamin "Ben" L. Dunston

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...