Obituaries

Dorothy Mae Yopps

Dorothy Mae Yopps

May 27, 2013

Dorothy Mae Yopps, of Waukesha, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Seasons Hospice at the age of 94 years. She was born in Maquoketa, Iowa on August 19, 1918 the daughter of Adolf and Buelah (nee McDonald) Bergmeister. Dorothy was a devoted homemaker all her life who was known for being an excellent...

Charmagne Serdynski

Charmagne Serdynski

May 26, 2013

Serdynski, Charmagne, 70, of Mukwonago died May 26, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born June 4, 1942 in Cudahy to Bernard and Dorothy (nee: Wojs) Kraye. Survived by her husband of 52 years Eugene of Mukwonago, their son Randall of Waukesha, and grandson Jake. Also surviving are cousins, nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends. She...

Jane M. Stoklasa

Jane M. Stoklasa

May 26, 2013

Jane M. Stoklasa, 88, died peacefully on Sunday May 26, 2013 at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. She was born in Milwaukee on August 22, 1924 to John and Minnie (nee: Kempers) Jelenchick. She is survived by her four daughters: Christine (James) Hine, Sacramento, CA; Mary (Mike) Warshauer, Waukesha; Jane C. Stoklasa (and her four legged friend Sadie), Fitchburg and Lynn...

Gertrude A Urquhart

Gertrude A Urquhart

May 25, 2013

Gertrude A. Urquhart, 96, lifelong Waukesha resident died at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc May 25, 2013 with her family by her side. She was born in Waukesha December 13, 1916. She attended Trinity Lutheran School, and was a devoted member of the church. She was a hostess at The Moor Baths in her youth, and was a waitress at Tony...

Bernhard A. Kroening

Bernhard A. Kroening

May 24, 2013

Bernhard Arthur Kroening, of Waukesha, died on Friday, May 24, 2013 at the Virginia Health and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 84 years. He was born in Milwaukee on February 10, 1929 the son of Bernhard Charles and Pearl (nee Satler) Kroening. He graduated from Rufus King High School and Junior College in Compton, California. Bernhard proudly served his...

Barbara A. Medhurst

Barbara A. Medhurst

May 24, 2013

Barbara A. Medhurst died at her home with her family by her side on Friday, May 24, 2013 at the age of 65. She was born on November 1, 1947 to Robert and Rose (nee: Alvaro) Medhurst. She graduated from Waukesha South High School in 1966. Barbara’s career was spent as a waitress at Zorbas and The Forum both on...

Janice Ann Timmer

Janice Ann Timmer

May 23, 2013

Janice Ann Timmer, of Waukesha, was born to Eternal Life surrounded by her loving family at home on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at the age of 74 years. She was born in Burlington on July 18, 1938 the daughter of Francis and Caroline (nee Mich) Reiter. On August 26, 1961 she married Donald Timmer; he preceded her in death on...

Martha Castanza Martello

Martha Castanza Martello

May 22, 2013

Martha Castanza Martello, of Waukesha, was born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at the Masonic Center for Health & Rehab at the age of 93 years. She was born on February 22, 1920 the daughter of Vinchenzo and Teresa (nee Capitalano) Castanza. On May 5, 1945 she married Angelo Martello in Waukesha; he preceded her in death...

Rose A. Katzke

Rose A. Katzke

May 22, 2013

Rose A. Katzke of MIlwaukee, passed away peacefully on Wed., May 22, 2013 at age 87. She was born in Milwaukee on Oct. 17, 1925. She will be sadly missed by her loving children: Christine (the late Larry) Sjoberg, Linda (Ray) Clifford, Louis (Gina) Katzke, Jenni (John) Bannier, Andrew (Lisa) Katzke and Diane (Jeff) Knueppel. She was the dear grandmother...

Gary G. Scheel

Gary G. Scheel

May 21, 2013

Gary G. Scheel, of Genesee Depot, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at his home at the age of 84 years. He was born in Loyal, WI on December 25, 1928 the son of Ralph and Elizabeth (nee Thomas) Scheel. On November 6, 1956 Gary and Mavis Schneible were married. Gary worked for Borden and Wern Farms as a...

Marjorie Krohn Sutton

Marjorie Krohn Sutton

May 17, 2013

Marjorie Sutton (nee Krohn), of Waukesha, was reunited with her loving husband on Friday, May 18, 2013 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 89 years. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI on July 26, 1923 the daughter of John A. and Amalia (nee Leader) Krohn. On September 11, 1948 she married Quintin H. Sutton; he preceded her in...

Dorothy M. Strong

Dorothy M. Strong

May 17, 2013

Dorothy M. Strong, of Waukesha, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Seasons Hospice surrounded by her loving family at the age of 91 years. She was born in Kenosha on May 18, 1921 the daughter of Edward and Evelyn (nee Venne) Boyer. On March 30, 1940 she married John W. Strong; he preceded her in death in...

John "Jack" B. Mathie

John "Jack" B. Mathie

May 16, 2013

John B. “Jack” Mathie, of Waukesha, died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 79. He was born on May 12, 1934 in Waukesha, the son of Robert and Hilda (nee Bendig). He was a 1952 graduate of Waukesha High School. He had worked at Ladwig as a draftsman and had been Vice President at...

Ralph "Babe" Wichser Jr.

Ralph "Babe" Wichser Jr.

May 11, 2013

Ralph “Babe” Wichser, Jr., of Waukesha, died Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 83. He was born on June 26, 1929, in Milwaukee, the son of Ralph and Lucille Wichser. He was a 1947 graduate of West Allis Central High School, where he excelled in athletics. He proudly served his country in the U.S....

Thomas J. Brown

Thomas J. Brown

May 10, 2013

Thomas J. Brown, of Waukesha, died at Waukesha Springs on Friday, May 10, 2013 at the age of 83. He was born on July 10, 1929 in Milwaukee to John H. and Agnes (nee: Flatley) Brown. With his parents he moved to Waukesha in 1940. He attended St. Joseph grade school and then Graduated from Waukesha High School in 1947....

Ronald A. Konley

Ronald A. Konley

May 4, 2013

Ronald A. “Ron” Konley, of Waukesha, died on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the Virginia Health and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 80 years. He was born in Milwaukee on January 1, 1933 the son of John and Lillian (nee Sigmund) Konley. He proudly served his country in the National Guard and was called to active duty from 1957...

Jean Davies Seeling

Jean Davies Seeling

May 2, 2013

Jean Davies Seeling, a lifelong Waukesha resident, died on Tuesday, May 2, 2013 at the age of 95. She was born on July 23, 1917 the daughter of Evan and Cora (nee Trakel) Davies. Jean graduated from Waukesha High School in 1935 and from Carroll College in 1939. She was involved in many extracurricular activities in both high school and...

Christine L. Fus

Christine L. Fus

May 1, 2013

Christine L. Fus, of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at her home at the age of 61. She is survived by her sons Brett and Nicholas Halverson, by her brother Robert Leinss along with other relatives and friends. Private services will be held.

Richard L. Runkle

Richard L. Runkle

May 1, 2013

Richard L. Runkle, of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 87 years. Honoring his wishes, no services will be held.

Charles H. Ruck

Charles H. Ruck

Apr 27, 2013

Charles H. Ruck Jr., of Waukesha, died on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Virginia Health & Rehabilitation Center at the age of 94. He was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on August 17, 1918 the son of Charles H. and Helen (nee Bernard) Ruck Sr. Charles attended the University of West Virginia where he was a member of Phi...