Obituaries

Ann M. Reuteler

Ann M. Reuteler

Jul 22, 2016

Ann M. Reuteler (nee Koble) of Pewaukee, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 at the age of 91. She was born in North Dakota on June 3, 1925 the daughter of Phillip and Margaret (nee Hefner) Koble. Ann was employed in the billing department of the Perlick Company for many years. She later was a longtime dairy and beef...

Malinda Malison

Malinda Malison

Jul 19, 2016

Malinda Jo Malison of Waukesha, died unexpectedly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at age 67. She was born in Rockford, IL on May 24, 1949 the daughter of Maynard and Amy (nee Burkhalter) Nelson. On March 29, 1969 she married Michael Malison at St. Mark’s Ev. Lutheran Church where she was a longtime...

Colleen E. Brooks

Colleen E. Brooks

Jul 19, 2016

Colleen E. Brooks of East Troy, died on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Seasons Hospice at age 66. No services will be held.

James "Jim" R. Tiderman

James "Jim" R. Tiderman

Jul 18, 2016

James “Jim” R. Tiderman, of Waukesha, laid his tools to rest on Monday, July 18, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 70. He was born in Chicago, IL on May 12, 1946 the son of Robert and Doris (nee Gunkel) Tiderman. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...

Kenneth F. Pollatz

Kenneth F. Pollatz

Jul 16, 2016

Kenneth F. Pollatz of Waukesha, died on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Linden Grove in Waukesha at the age of 95. He was born in Mellen, WI on October 29, 1920, the son of Arthur and Alice (nee Kennedy) Pollatz. Ken proudly served his country in the United States Army 836th Engineer Aviation Battalion on the Islands of the Southwest...

Lorna Schaefer

Lorna Schaefer

Jul 14, 2016

Lorna Schaefer, a longtime Waukesha resident was born to Eternal Life surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at her home at Avalon Square at age 88. She was born in the township of Byron, Fond du Lac County on April 15, 1928 the daughter of Phillip and Gertrude (nee Daniels) Koenigs. Lorna was a 1945 graduate of...

Harlow A. Kneser

Harlow A. Kneser

Jul 10, 2016

On July 10, 2016, heaven embraced a new band leader. The family of Harlow August Kneser mourns the loss of their beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His engaging smile and joy of music will be remembered and cherished by all those who knew him. Harlow was born on July 6, 1924, the son of Edwin and Alona (Staatz) Kneser....

Katie A. Russo-Weidner

Katie A. Russo-Weidner

Jul 9, 2016

Katie A. Russo-Weidner, of Waukesha died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday July 9, 2016 at her home at the age of 71. She was born in Racine on January 21, 1945 the daughter of Stanley and Katherine (nee Jones) Roskowski. Katie owned the Bottle Stop on Grand Ave. for 24 years as well as the tanning salon Grand...

Donald F Gratz

Donald F Gratz

Jul 5, 2016

Donald F. Gratz of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 64. He was born in Milwaukee on July 6, 1951 the son of John and Agnes (nee Scipior) Gratz. Donald worked at Walmart and most recently as the cleaning person at the Golden Corral Restaurant. He enjoyed attending Mass at St....

June E. Fryatt

June E. Fryatt

Jul 1, 2016

June E. Fryatt (nee Shadewald) (nee Krause), of Waukesha died peacefully at Avalon Square on Friday, July 1, 2016 at age 98. She was born in Gotham in Richland County on June 14, 1918 the daughter of Frank and Mollie (nee Rohn) Shadewald. June graduated from Richland Center High School and later UW-Whitewater where she was a member of Sigma...

Marjorie Nelson

Marjorie Nelson

Jun 30, 2016

Marjorie Nelson, age 82, of Waukesha, died Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 23, 1934, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Willard and Marion (nee Kalupske) Nelson. She is survived by her sister Barbara (Rodolfo “Rudy”) Medrano; niece Christine Medrano; her deceased niece Rosemary (Kenneth) Reblin; nephew Rudy, Jr (Marta Volden) Medrano; great nieces,...

Jose M. Acosta

Jose M. Acosta

Jun 30, 2016

Jose Manuel Acosta, of Palmyra, died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 44. He was born in Mexico on June 2, 1972 the son of Guadalupe Acosta Shanklin. Jose was a 1989 graduate of Waukesha South High School. For the past few years he was employed at the Smoke Pit in North...

Ruby E. Smyczek

Ruby E. Smyczek

Jun 30, 2016

Ruby Evaline Smyczek, of Mukwonago, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 surrounded by her family at AngelsGrace Hospice at age 85. She was born in Hillsboro, WI on December 6, 1930 the daughter of Gregory and Hazel (nee Markee) Jefferies. On December 18, 1976 she married Gordon Smyczek in Waukesha. Ruby worked for the Waukesha County Mental Health Center...

Douglas A. Buhrow Sr.

Douglas A. Buhrow Sr.

Jun 29, 2016

Douglas Allen Buhrow Sr. of Waukesha passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the age of 58. Doug was born on March 9, 1958, in Waukesha, the son of Harvey and Dona Buhrow. Doug is lovingly survived by his wife Peggy (nee Books) of 32 years, his children DJ (Erin) and Elisabeth, and grandson Andrew. He is further survived...

Bruce M. Otto

Bruce M. Otto

Jun 26, 2016

Bruce M. Otto, 80, of East Troy, WI and Bonita Springs, FL died Sunday, June 26, 2016 at his East Troy home. He was born on March 20, 1936, in Tomah, WI, the son of Ralph and Elizabeth (nee Richette) Otto. He was a 1954 graduate of Tomah High School and received his Bachelor’s degree from Carroll University in 1958....

Ronald G. Sawchuk

Ronald G. Sawchuk

Jun 24, 2016

Ronald G. Sawchuk died June 24, 2016 at Aurora Hospital Grafton at age 76. He was born August 26, 1939 in Cudahy, WI, the son of George and Mabel (nee Williamson) Sawchuk. Ron graduated from Cudahy High School in 1957. He spent his early years in the trucking industry as an owner operator and at Pressed Steel Tank and CW...

Florence A. Melster

Florence A. Melster

Jun 20, 2016

Florence A. Melster of Waukesha passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016 at her home in Avalon Square at the age of 92. Florence was born at Ft. Lewis, Washington on December 31, 1923, the daughter of Jeanne (née Fulton) and Robert Cook. She was a graduate of West Division High School. Florence was united in marriage to John Melster...

Mike Burns Grimm

Mike Burns Grimm

Jun 18, 2016

Mike Burns Grimm, a longtime Waukesha resident, died on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at his home at the age of 73. He was born in Wisconsin Rapids on November 28, 1942 the son of Glen and Rachel (nee Burns) Grimm. Mike was a 1961 graduate of Pacelli Catholic High School and a 1968 graduate of UW-Stevens Point. On March 26,...

Thomas Lee Evans

Thomas Lee Evans

Jun 17, 2016

Thomas L Evans, of Waukesha, died on Friday, June 17, 2016 at his home at the age of 71. He was born in Waukesha on November 7, 1944 the son of Walter and Marie (nee Blank) Evans. On June 10, 1967 he married Susan Anderson. He proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserve. Tom was a 1963...

Mary Sellars Boyd Leverson

Mary Sellars Boyd Leverson

Jun 16, 2016

Mary "Myra" (Née Boyd) Leverson passed away peacefully on June 16, 2016, age 90, on her own terms, on the 65th anniversary of her marriage to her college sweetheart, Leonard O., whom she now joins. Loving mother of Len (Susie) and Amy (Kris Obernyer). Grandmother of Trevor (Dr. Jennifer Kickendahl), Elizabeth, Emily, and Hannah. Survived by her sister Nan (Earl)...