Obituaries

Margaret I. Farner

Margaret I. Farner

Apr 30, 2015

Margaret “Marge” I. Farner, of New Berlin, died on Thursday, April 30, 2015 surrounded by her family at her residence at the New Berlin Regency at age 94. She was born in New Berlin on February 5, 1921 the daughter of George and Isabel (nee Biwer) Byrne. On June 14, 1941 she married her beloved husband Conrad Farner; he preceded...

Joanne C. Ploussard

Joanne C. Ploussard

Apr 29, 2015

Joanne C. Ploussard, of Pewaukee, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Seasons Hospice with her loving family by her side at the age of 80. She was born in St. Louis, MO the only child of Michael and Cecelia (nee Hrdlicka) Korman. On June 6, 1959 she married Martin Ploussard. Together they lived in the Chicago area for...

Clarence R. Laughhunn

Clarence R. Laughhunn

Apr 28, 2015

Clarence R. Laughhunn, of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at his home at the age of 91. He was born in Centralia, IL on February 13, 1924 the son of Fred and Eda (nee Knipping) Laughhunn. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1943 until 1946. On November 8, 1947 he married Pat Dodillet...

Alec William Sennett

Alec William Sennett

Apr 28, 2015

After 7 years of valiant struggle with anxiety and depression, Alec W. Sennett, 24, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, ended his pain on Tuesday, April 28th. Alec was born on November 16, 1990, in Aurora, IL, the son of John and Anita Sennett (nee Klambauer). He spent most of his childhood in Big Rock, IL, attending Big Rock Elementary. The family moved...

Karen L. Macafee (Nee Ensley)

Karen L. Macafee (Nee Ensley)

Apr 27, 2015

Karen Lacinda MacAfee (nee Ensley), of St. Marys, PA, passed away on April 27, 2015 after a long courageous battle with cancer, she was 43 years old. She was born in Waukesha, WI on March 23, 1972. Karen was preceded in death by her parents Jim and Sharon Ensley (nee Bartz) and her best friend Molly (her dog). She will...

Mary Frances Bralick

Mary Frances Bralick

Apr 26, 2015

Mary Frances Bralick, of Whitefish Bay, formerly of Waukesha, died peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon at the age of 84. She was born in Waukesha on May 20, 1930 the daughter of Henry and Mae (nee Williams) Harmon. Mary attended Randall Grade School and was a 1948 graduate of Waukesha High School....

Joel R. Winkler

Joel R. Winkler

Apr 25, 2015

Joel R. Winkler, of Brookfield, died on April 25, 2015 at the age of 47. He was dearly loved by all his family and will be sadly missed. He was the husband of Jeanna, father of Alex Birmingham and Dylan Winkler; son of Nancy and the late Richard Winkler; brother of Andrew (Kim) Winkler, Tony (Christy) Winkler and Steve (Cari)...

Michael R. Pardi

Michael R. Pardi

Apr 21, 2015

Michael R. Pardi, of Waukesha, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at his residence at the age of 55. He was born on December 21, 1959, in Frankfort, KY, the son of Joseph and Bonnie Pardi. Michael came to Waukesha in the 1980’s and had worked for Waukesha Engine as a machinist. On December 29, 2001 he married Juanita (nee Garcia)...

Mario E. Schmidt

Mario E. Schmidt

Apr 20, 2015

Mario E. Schmidt, of New Berlin, died on Monday, April 20, 2015 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 59. He was born in Milwaukee on April 4, 1956 the son of Hans and Lydia (nee Haas) Schmidt. He will be sadly missed by his sister Heidi Radish along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death...

Dr. John "Jack" R. Guy Ii

Dr. John "Jack" R. Guy Ii

Apr 16, 2015

Dr. John “Jack” R. Guy II, a longtime Waukesha pediatrician, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Avalon Square at the age of 88. He was born in Boston, MA on December 25, 1926 the son of Emmett and Janet (nee Jones) Guy. Jack grew up in Whitefish Bay graduating from Whitefish Bay High School...

Mercedes Perez-Cardona

Mercedes Perez-Cardona

Apr 13, 2015

Mercedes Perez-Cardona, of Waukesha, formerly of Puerto Rico, died on Monday, April 13, 2015 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 86. She was born in Aguada, Puerto Rico on February 14, 1929 the second of six children born to Juan Perez and Maria Cardona. Mercedes cherished her family and loved helping people. She will be sadly missed by her...

Christopher L. Tilley

Christopher L. Tilley

Apr 12, 2015

Christopher L. Tilley, of Waukesha, died on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 65. He was born on July 28, 1949, in Waukesha. He was a graduate of Hustisford High School and attended one semester of Seminary School in Minnesota. He worked for Accurate Specialty in Pewaukee as an inspector. He will be sadly...

Diana Rose Buffum

Diana Rose Buffum

Apr 8, 2015

Diana Rose Buffum, of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 74. She was born in Connecticut, on March 9, 1941 the daughter of Salvador and Rose Amodio. On August 29, 1964 she married Warren Buffum. Diana loved flowers and tending to her gardens. She will be sadly missed by her husband of...

Leatrice "Lee" Joy Holton

Leatrice "Lee" Joy Holton

Apr 7, 2015

Leatrice “Lee” Joy Holton, of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the age of 92. She was born in Baraboo, WI on February 26, 1923 the only child of John G. and Rose (nee Stingl) Coleman. On August 15, 1942 she married John C. Holton; he preceded her in death on April 20, 1971. Following the death of...

Patricia L. Johnson

Patricia L. Johnson

Apr 4, 2015

Patricia L. Johnson, of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at her home at the age of 83. She was born in Hartland, WI on July 1, 1931 the daughter of Frank and Della (nee Stern) Pfeiffer. She was a 1949 graduate of Hartland High School. Patricia was a member of St. Matthias Episcopal Church since the 1950’s...

Susan Caroline Mcdonald

Susan Caroline Mcdonald

Apr 4, 2015

Susan C. McDonald, of Waterford, formerly of Waukesha, died on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at her home at the age of 78. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on July 9, 1936 the daughter of Richard and LaVerne (nee Werner) Danielson. Susan was a crafty person who enjoyed woodworking, sewing, needlepoint and her “chaos and debris”. She loved birds, especially...

Myrtle J. Christensen

Myrtle J. Christensen

Apr 3, 2015

Myrtle Jane Christensen (nee Sanders) of Waukesha passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015 after a long life of love, more love, even more love and, of course, chocolate. Born April 24, 1916 on her parents’ farm in North Freedom, Wisconsin Myrtle moved to Waukesha with her family at the tender age of 12 where she met and fell for...

John "Dale" Burnell

John "Dale" Burnell

Apr 2, 2015

John “Dale” Burnell, of Waukesha, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the age of 79. He was born on May 12, 1935 the son of John and Dorothy (nee Edwards) Burnell. He proudly served his country in the 128th Air National Guard for 11 years. He enjoyed gardening, bowling, genealogy and watching...

Lois E. Dowty

Lois E. Dowty

Apr 1, 2015

Lois E. Dowty, of Wales, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at her home at the age of 73. She was born in Wales, WI, on November 15, 1941, the daughter of Alfred and Daisy (nee Sconce) Turner. She attended Brandybrook Elementary and was a graduate of Waukesha High School. On August 19, 1961 she married George Dowty, he preceded her...

James "Jim" Alexander Henke

James "Jim" Alexander Henke

Mar 30, 2015

James Alexander Henke, of Waukesha, took God’s hand on Monday, March 30, 2015. He was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on December 22, 1932. Jim is survived by his wife, Sandra and their sons Jacob of Neenah and Matthew of Waukesha. He was preceded in death by parents, Bennie and Goldie and his sister, Mary. He is further survived by his...