Obituaries

James M. Sweeney

James M. Sweeney

Aug 5, 2015

James “Jim” M. Sweeney, of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at the Virginia Health & Rehab at the age of 87. He was born in Milwaukee on June 25, 1928 the son of Walter and Alice (nee Eigner) Sweeney. He was a graduate of Messmer High School and St. Benedict’s College in Kansas. On May 20, 1950 he...

Victor M. Rodriguez

Victor M. Rodriguez

Aug 1, 2015

Victor M. Rodriguez, of Waukesha, died on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at his home at the age of 56. He was born in Puerto Rico on April 8, 1959 the son of Juan and Carmen (nee Rivera) Rodriguez. Victor had an open heart for anyone that was in need and leaves behind a legacy full of love and kindness. He...

Dale W. Bock

Dale W. Bock

Jul 31, 2015

Dale W. Bock, age 72, was born to eternal life Fri., July 31, 2015. Born Jan. 7, 1943 in Chicago, to Willard and Norma (nee: Oswald) Bock. He was proud to serve his country in the US Navy on submarines from 1964-1972, was a member of the D.J. Martin American Legion Post #8, and the Early Risers Kiwanis both in...

John R. Pugh

John R. Pugh

Jul 29, 2015

John R. Pugh, of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at age 89 at the Silverado Memory Care Community in Brookfield. He was born on April 1, 1926 the only child of John and Mary (nee Rees) Pugh. He was proud of his family, his Welsh heritage, the Waukesha High School Class of 1944 and of being a 6th...

Joseph R. Geason

Joseph R. Geason

Jul 28, 2015

Joseph R. Geason, of Hartland, was born to eternal life on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the age of 67 due to heart complications. He was born in 1948 in Oconomowoc, the son of Richard and Rose (nee Brandt) Geason. In 1972 he married Maralyn Cartwright at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waukesha. Joe was a third generation family farmer...

Judith "Judie" Ann Whipps

Judith "Judie" Ann Whipps

Jul 24, 2015

Judith “Judie” Ann Whipps, of Waukesha, died on Friday, July 24, 2015 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 77. She was born in Waukesha on April 12, 1938 the daughter of Alvin and Dora (nee Liestiko) Klemp. Judie was a 1956 graduate of Waukesha High School and continued her education at UW-Waukesha. In September 1953 she married George...

Georgine "Gigi" A. Greene

Georgine "Gigi" A. Greene

Jul 23, 2015

Greene, Georgine “Gigi”, (Nee Soulek) was born peacefully to eternal life on July 23, 2015 at AngelsGrace Hospice at age 83. She was born November 11, 1931 the daughter of Emil and Helen Soulek. Dear loving mother of Robert (Doris), Pam (Mike) Kowalski, Susan (Mike) Nigbur, Mary (Wally) Anderson, Barry, Michelle (George) Cooper and Mark (Michele). Dear grandmother of 17...

Burnell "Bub" C. Whitmore

Burnell "Bub" C. Whitmore

Jul 22, 2015

Burnell ‘Bub’ Whitmore of Genesee passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice on July 22, 2015. Bub was a lifelong resident of Genesee Village, born to Horace ‘Jinks’ and Alice (nee Smart) Whitmore in their family home on Walnut Street. Bub was the eldest child with three sisters, Mary (Richard) Savatski, Nancy (Donald) Stein, and Merle (Eldor ‘Bud’) Teske. In August...

Edward "Ed" L. Waters

Edward "Ed" L. Waters

Jul 22, 2015

Edward “Ed” L. Waters, of Waukesha, was born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at age 59 surrounded by his family at AngelsGrace Hospice. He was born in Waukesha on March 4, 1956 the son of Jerome and Marion (nee Wolf) Waters. Ed was a 1974 graduate of New Berlin West High School. He spent most of his...

Richard M. Romans

Richard M. Romans

Jul 21, 2015

Richard M. Romans, of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Honoring his wishes, no services will be held.

John A. Rankin

John A. Rankin

Jul 18, 2015

John A. Rankin, of Waukesha, died on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Elmbrook Memorial Hospital at the age of 89. He was born in Milwaukee on December 27, 1925 the son of John and Emma (nee Raschke) Rankin. He was a graduate of Juneau High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in business and master’s degree in psychology from UW-Milwaukee...

Beverly J. Zink

Beverly J. Zink

Jul 17, 2015

Beverly J. “Buddy” Zink, of Waukesha, passed from this life peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2015 at Lake Country Health & Rehabilitation Center, at the age of 81. She was born in Streeter, North Dakota on April 30, 1934, the daughter of Minnie Zink. Buddy worked at Generac as an assembly worker for many years. She was a longtime member...

Hazel J. Riemer

Hazel J. Riemer

Jul 17, 2015

Hazel J. Riemer, of Waukesha, died peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2015 with her daughters by her side at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 97. She was born in Beaver Lake, WI on February 6, 1918 the daughter of John and Vera (nee Tuck) Bishop. Her family moved to Minnesota in 1921 before returning to the Waukesha area in...

Richard "Dick" J Johnson

Richard "Dick" J Johnson

Jul 17, 2015

Richard “Dick” J. Johnson, of Waukesha, died on Friday, July 17, 2015 at Seasons Hospice at the age of 79. He was born in Stone Bank, WI on January 5, 1936 the son of Peter and Elsie (nee Petersen) Johnson. On November 3, 1962 he married Gladys Aspenes. Dick worked for many years at Jack Griffin Ford as a mechanic...

Jeanne R. Jung

Jeanne R. Jung

Jul 14, 2015

Jeanne R. Jung, of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at the age of 67. She was born on Dec. 23, 1947 in Edgerton, WI the daughter of Theo and Alyce (nee Ahlgrim) Himmelwright. Jeanne was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Waukesha and worked for Boston Store for many years. She deeply loved her...

Georgia Maris

Georgia Maris

Jul 13, 2015

Georgia Maris, of California, passed away in Burlingame on July 13, 2015. Dearly beloved wife of John Maris of 60 years. Loving mother of Nicholette Maris and Julie Maris. Sister-in-law of Alex & Jean Maridakis and mother-in-law of Herman Haluza. A dedicated volunteer for Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, San Mateo Medical Center and Laurel Elementary School. Burial will be...

Joan Youmans Hamm

Joan Youmans Hamm

Jul 11, 2015

Joan Youmans Hamm, July 1, 1923 – July 11, 2015, The third and youngest child of Henry Augustus Youmans and Josephine Hughes Youmans, Joan (Dode) grew up alongside her sister, Miriam (Mime) Wellford and her brother, Henry II (Bud), and among several well-loved cousins. She was also influenced and enriched by the lives of many aunts and uncles. Along with...

Frederick N. Stockinger

Frederick N. Stockinger

Jul 9, 2015

Frederick “Fred” N. Stockinger, a lifelong Waukesha resident, died on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Matthews of Hartland at the age of 83. He was born in Waukesha on August 2, 1931 the son of John and Frances Stockinger. In his younger days Fred could be seen walking all around Waukesha as he was always very health conscious and fit....

Virginia R. Foss

Virginia R. Foss

Jul 9, 2015

Virginia R. Foss, of Waukesha, died on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Sky Residential Brookside at the age of 88. She was born in Stevens Point on June 6, 1927 the daughter of John and Mabel (nee Kater) Steward. Virginia retired from the Waukesha Police Department where she worked as a clerk for many years. She was a longtime member...

Dolores M. Brummond-Leroy

Dolores M. Brummond-Leroy

Jul 8, 2015

Dolores “Dee” M. Brummond-LeRoy, of Nashotah, formerly of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 89. She was born in Voorhies, Iowa on March 6, 1926 the daughter of Albert and Lydia (nee Lamprecht) Tetzner. She was a longtime employee of Wisconsin Bell where she retired as a clerical supervisor. Dee was a...