Obituaries

Randall "Randy" H. Snapp

Randall "Randy" H. Snapp

Feb 25, 2015

Randall “Randy” H. Snapp, of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at the age of 59. He was born in Milwaukee the son of Howard M. and Mitzie (nee Wood) Snapp III. Randy received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin in Journalism and was a history buff. He will be sadly missed by his brothers, Greg...

Kenneth "Ken" H. Brunette

Kenneth "Ken" H. Brunette

Feb 23, 2015

Kenneth “Ken” H. Brunette, of Waukesha, died peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 85. He was born in Alpena, Michigan on March 28, 1929 the son of Russell and Lorina (nee Richard) Brunette. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. On April 17, 1948 he married...

Clement Robert Szalkowski

Clement Robert Szalkowski

Feb 20, 2015

Clement Robert Szalkowski, age 95 died peacefully at his home in Waukesha Feb. 20, 2015. He was born December 2, 1919 in Green Bay to Frank and Anastasia (nee Tryanowski). On Sept. 9, 1950 he married Marjorie Mae McTavish in Green Bay. Clem was an avid golfer. During WWII he proudly served his country in the Army Air Corp, 461st...

Joy Lynne Madrigal

Joy Lynne Madrigal

Feb 20, 2015

Joy L. Madrigal, of Waukesha, died on Friday, February 20, 2015 at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital at the age of 65. She was born in Pewaukee on May 11, 1949 the daughter of Harry and Evalyn (nee Jerstad) Herker. She was a graduate of Pewaukee High School, attended one year at University of Wisconsin-Madison and continued her studies at Carroll College...

Ruth M. Teclaw

Ruth M. Teclaw

Feb 15, 2015

Ruth M. Teclaw, of Pewaukee, formerly of Greendale found eternal rest on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at the age of 85. Private family services will be held. Her final resting place will be at Wisconsin Memorial Park. A complete obituary will follow.

Theresa H. Averill

Theresa H. Averill

Feb 11, 2015

Theresa H. Averill, of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Waukesha Springs at the age of 73. She was born in Waukesha on February 6, 1942 the daughter of Emery and Irene (nee Sorenson) Averill. She graduated from the Minnesota School for the Deaf and of the Central Bible College School for the Deaf in Missouri in 1966....

Phyllis M. Trautman

Phyllis M. Trautman

Feb 10, 2015

Phyllis M. Trautman, of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at ManorCare of Pewaukee at the age of 85. She was born in Milwaukee on August 25, 1929 the daughter of Vernon and Ercel (nee Woodle) McGinness. Phyllis was an active and life member of the Soat-Vergenz VFW Post #721 Ladies Auxiliary where she served as President of the...

Virginia J. Sorum

Virginia J. Sorum

Feb 9, 2015

Virginia J. Sorum, of New Berlin, died on Monday, February 9, 2015 at the Virginia Health and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 92. She was born in Kenosha on January 14, 1923 the daughter of George and Ella (nee Schneider) Hansen. She proudly served her country in the United States Navy during WWII. On October 11, 1952 she married...

William "Bill" M. Schmitz

William "Bill" M. Schmitz

Feb 4, 2015

William “Bill” M. Schmitz, of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Seasons Hospice at the age of 71. He was born in Waukesha on July 10, 1943 the son of Carl and Vera (nee Cook) Schmitz. He was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he sang in the boy’s choir and served as an altar...

Phillip "Phil" E. Lefebvre

Phillip "Phil" E. Lefebvre

Feb 2, 2015

Phillip “Phil” E. Lefebvre, of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 2, 2015 at his home at the age of 78. He was born in Kenosha on December 31, 1936 the son of Myron and Sybilla (nee Marek) Lefebvre. On December 27, 1958 he married Sandra “Sandy” Fox. They recently celebrated 56 years of marriage together. Phil graduated from the...

Johnathan Paul Smyth

Johnathan Paul Smyth

Feb 2, 2015

Johnathan Paul Smyth, beloved infant son of Paul and Amanda Smyth went to Heaven on Monday, February 2, 2015. He will be forever missed by his entire family. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 9, 2015 from 1:00 until the time of the 3:00PM memorial service at the Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha.

Harley James Miner

Harley James Miner

Jan 31, 2015

Harley J. Miner, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away quietly at the age of 93 on Saturday, January 31, 2015, after living a very full life. He leaves his “sweetheart” Gerry, (nee Majeskie) wife of 68 years, whom he met in1940. He is also survived by his three children, Miki (Chris) Sobye, Marni (Mike) Czarapata, and Jim (Tricia) Miner,...

Paulette M. Miller

Paulette M. Miller

Jan 29, 2015

Paulette M. Miller, of Mukwonago, died Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Aurora Medical Center Summit at the age of 72. She was born in Madison on June 4, 1942, the daughter of Phillip and Mary (nee Frusher) De Remer. On May 27, 1967 she married Larry Miller. She had worked as a nurse’s aid at various nursing homes and later...

Robert "Bob" Carrillo

Robert "Bob" Carrillo

Jan 29, 2015

Robert “Bob” Carrillo, of Pewaukee, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 71. He was born in Thrall, Texas on June 23, 1943 the son of Emmanuel and Delfina Carrillo. On August 30, 1975 he married Susie Gonzalez. Bob was a dedicated hard-worker, and worked for Navistar International for 43 years. He...

Ellen E. Schuster

Ellen E. Schuster

Jan 28, 2015

Ellen E. Schuster, a lifelong Waukesha resident, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Avalon Square at the age of 87 years. She was born in Waukesha on January 17, 1928 the daughter of George and Lillian (nee Graef) Bowe. She was a 1945 graduate of Waukesha High School and earned her bachelor’s degree...

William "Mitch" H. Mitchell

William "Mitch" H. Mitchell

Jan 25, 2015

William H. “Mitch” Mitchell, of Waukesha, died Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 67. He was born on November 29, 1947, in Milwaukee, the son of Ralph and Clarabelle (nee Rosemeyer) Mitchell. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On February 15, 1986 he married the former Doreen...

Shirley A. Ronan Pelishek

Shirley A. Ronan Pelishek

Jan 23, 2015

Shirley Ronan Pelishek, a longtime resident of Big Bend, died on Friday, January 23, 2015 at her home at the age of 94. She was born on October 9, 1920 the daughter of Clyde and Kathryn Noggle. Shirley was a faithful woman and a devoted member of St. Joseph Parish in Big Bend for more than 50 years. She loved...

Joan M. Walther

Joan M. Walther

Jan 23, 2015

Joan Schilling Walther took the hand of her savior on January 23rd, 2015 to be with her loved ones who have gone before her. She was born in Waukesha on November 14, 1930 the daughter of Erwin and Francis (nee Smith) Schilling. Joan was Past Matron of the former Ina J. Reid Chapter (now La Belle Chapter) of Mukwanago and...

Ronald M. Raush

Ronald M. Raush

Jan 22, 2015

Ronald M. Raush, of Waukesha, died on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Seasons Hospice at the age of 64 years. He was born in Milwaukee on May 23, 1950 the son of Donald and Dorathy (nee Keena) Raush. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Ronald worked for Eaton (formerly RTE and Cooper) for nearly 45...

Eric "Rick" A. Ehlers

Eric "Rick" A. Ehlers

Jan 22, 2015

Eric “Rick” A. Ehlers, of Pewaukee, peacefully entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital at the age of 66. He was born in Milwaukee on April 6, 1948. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. Rick was an employee of Arandell Corporation for many years....