Obituaries

Timothy "Tim" M. Sheesley

Timothy "Tim" M. Sheesley

May 16, 2015

Timothy M. Sheesley, of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at his home at the age of 54. He was born in Fruitport, MI on April 14, 1961 the son of Diane Sheesley. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He will always be remembered as a great dad, step-dad and grandfather. He will be...

Andrea "Andi" E. Singer

Andrea "Andi" E. Singer

May 15, 2015

Andrea “Andi” E. Singer, of Waukesha, died peacefully at home with her loving and devoted parents by her side at the age of 27. She was born in Milwaukee on July 5, 1987 the daughter of Glenn and Barbara (nee Lescher) Singer. Despite Andi’s challenges, she brought light and love to everyone she met. She truly was an inspiration to...

Mary M. (Hofmann) Honeyager

Mary M. (Hofmann) Honeyager

May 14, 2015

Mary M. (Hofmann) Honeyager, of Waukesha, died on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc at the age of 93. She was born in Milwaukee on May 28, 1921 the daughter Raymond and Ida (nee Guilbeault) Williams. On November 28, 1942 she married Virgil Hofmann; he preceded her in death on December 6, 1980. Mary later married Armin...

Chad Michael Stair

Chad Michael Stair

May 12, 2015

Chad M. Stair, of Waukesha, formerly of North Carolina, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 the age of 33. He was born in North Carolina on May 7, 1982. He will be sadly missed by his parents, Kerry & Jean Stair, his brother Eric Stair along with other relatives and friends. Private family services will be held.

Sydni Ray Brown

Sydni Ray Brown

May 10, 2015

Sydni Ray Brown was born on May 10, 2015. In her 90 precious minutes of life, she spent them in the arms of her loving parents and other beloved family members. In those minutes, Sydni inspired a lifetime of strength, courage, and love. Sydni is our "Ray" of light, our "Ray" of sunshine. As she received her wings way too...

Betty Jane Rossman

Betty Jane Rossman

May 9, 2015

Betty J. Rossman, a lifelong Waukesha resident, peacefully joined her beloved husband William and son Scott in Heaven on Saturday, May 9, 2015 surrounded by the love of her family at age 92. She was born in Waukesha on April 27, 1923 the daughter of Adam and Viola (nee Schnitzke) Diedrich. She was a 1943 graduate of Waukesha High School....

Vernon H. Benson

Vernon H. Benson

May 8, 2015

Vernon H. Benson, age 88, of Waukesha, died on Friday, May 8, 2015 at Seasons Hospice, one week following the death of his wife Betty. He was born in Chicago, IL on August 26, 1926 the son of John and Hilda (nee Nelson) Benson. Following the death of his first wife, Delores on December 28, 1986, Vernon married Betty Nordland...

Vivian R. Carlson

Vivian R. Carlson

May 6, 2015

Vivian R. Carlson, of Waukesha, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at LindenGrove at the age of 99, just short of her 100th birthday. She was born on May 24, 1915 in Minneapolis, MN the daughter of Victor and Anna (nee Lokken) Bodin. She is survived by her daughter Jeanne (Ben) Morgan of California, her son Roy Carlson Jr.,...

Ethel N. Richards Pollatz

Ethel N. Richards Pollatz

May 5, 2015

Ethel “Bunny” Richards Pollatz, age 90, of Waukesha, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born Ethel Kurtz on November 8, 1924, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Fredrick and Norma Kurtz. She was a graduate of Waukesha High School. Bunny was united in marriage to...

Joan Love Marzocco

Joan Love Marzocco

May 4, 2015

Joan Love Marzocco (nee Meyer), a lifelong Waukesha resident, was peacefully called to Heaven on Monday, May 4, 2015 at Care-Age of Brookfield at the age of 80. She was born in Waukesha on February 24, 1935 the only child of Melvin and Marion (nee Love) Meyer and was a graduate of Marquette University. Joan was the owner of Soft...

Rosebud Gospodarek

Rosebud Gospodarek

May 2, 2015

Rosebud M. Gospodarek, of Pewaukee, died on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at River Hills West Nursing Home at the age of 71. She was born in Bowler, Wisconsin on July 31, 1943 the daughter of Myron and Alice (nee Shephard) Welch. Rosebud enjoyed fishing, going to the casino, loved her dogs and was proud of her Native American heritage. Most...

Richard W. Parkinson

Richard W. Parkinson

May 2, 2015

Richard W. Parkinson, of Pewaukee, died on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Autumn Bay in Pewaukee at the age of 84. No services will be held.

Betty J. Benson

Betty J. Benson

May 1, 2015

Lifelong Waukesha resident Betty J. Benson, died Friday, May 1, 2015 at the age of 87. She was born January 18, 1928 to Elmer and Emma (nee Zimmerman) Schwulst. After graduating from high school, Betty worked as a telephone operator for Wisconsin Bell and then as a sales manager for Kohls Department Store, retiring in 1995. She was a member...

Rocco A. Caracci

Rocco A. Caracci

Apr 30, 2015

Rocco A. Caracci, of Waukesha, died on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at his home at the age of 90. He was born in Waukesha on May 19, 1924 the son of Joseph and Antoinette Caracci. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII. On May 19, 1951 he married Lena Panella; she preceded him in death...

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....