Obituaries

Robert "Bob" Uchner

Robert "Bob" Uchner

Aug 11, 2012

Robert F. “Bob” Uchner, of the town of Genesee, master stained-glass artist craftsman completed his final project and closed his studio doors to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center at the age of 69. He was born in Wadena, MN on February 22, 1943 the son of Harold and Helen...

Marie Plehn

Marie Plehn

Aug 4, 2012

Marie Grace Plehn, of Waukesha, died on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 87.  She was born in Pewaukee on August 15, 1924 the daughter of the late Albert and Iola (nee Oestrich) Bergels.  On June 19, 1948 she married Donald Plehn in Waukesha; he preceded her in death on February 8, 2009.  Along with...

Miguel Melendez

Miguel Melendez

Jul 29, 2012

Miguel S. Melendez, of Waukesha, died Sunday, July 29, 2012 at his home at the age of 84. He was born in El Paso, TX, on October 24, 1927, the son of Aurelia and Agrepina (nee Reyes) Melendez.   Miguel often dreamt of returing to his hometown of Lamesa, Texas. He was a graduate of Klondike High School in Texas. He proudly served...

Susan Dornbrook

Susan Dornbrook

Jul 26, 2012

Susan Ann Dornbrook, of Waukesha, died of cancer on Thursday, July 26, 2012.  She was born in Milwaukee on Jan. 4, 1949, the daughter of Charles and Phyllis Luedke. She graduated from Grafton High School in 1967. She worked in the card and gift, jewelry and beauty industry for much of her life, most recently at Walgreens and Hallmark. She...

Luciana "Lucy" Schwoch

Luciana "Lucy" Schwoch

Jul 23, 2012

Luciana Romani “Lucy” Schwoch, of Brookfield, died Mon., July 23, 2012 at age 85. She was born in Assisi, Italy on April 24, 1927 the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Elisa (nee Sbicca) Romani. Lucy was an avid skier, tennis player, golfer and trophy winning putter as well as a member of the certified ski patrol.  She will always be...

Eunice Wolff

Eunice Wolff

Jul 21, 2012

Eunice D. Wolff, was called home by the Angels of the Lord on July 21, 2012 at the age of 83. She was born on October 20, 1928 in Watertown the daughter of the late Paul and Gladys (nee Kottwitz) Mohr. On December 2, 1950 she married Carl Wolff her loving husband of 61 years. Eunice graduated in 1950 from the Deaconess Hospital...

Diana Wolk

Diana Wolk

Jul 20, 2012

Diana M. Wolk, of Waukesha, died on Friday, July 20, 2012 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 59. She was born in Milwaukee on October 3, 1952 the daughter of Lawrence and Anna (nee Smith) Berg. Diana was the former owner of Busy Bee Embroidery. She was a member of St. William Catholic Church. She will be sadly missed by her...

Georgia Recknagel

Georgia Recknagel

Jul 18, 2012

Georgia Ann Recknagel (nee Halverson), of Waukesha, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Seasons Hospice at the age of 85. Georgia was born on January 3, 1927 in Stoughton, WI, the daughter of George and Carrie (nee Nasett) Halverson and became a resident of Waukesha in 1953. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church for over 49...

Kathleen Mcguire

Kathleen Mcguire

Jul 17, 2012

Kathleen D. “Kathy” McGuire, of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Froedtert Hospital at the age of 60. She was born in Wauwatosa on April 7, 1952 the daughter of Roland and Jeanne (nee Scott) Olson. Kathy retired from Bethesda Elementary School where she worked as a teacher’s aide for many years. She loved to garden and enjoyed dining out...

Sarah Borgealt

Sarah Borgealt

Jul 16, 2012

Sarah E. Borgealt (nee Brucker), of Waukesha, died on Monday, July 16, 2012 at the age of 92. She was born in Milwaukee on July 22, 1919 the daughter of George and Camilla (nee Delaney) Brucker. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband Alfred, son Alan, granddaughter Angela, brother Joseph, sisters...

Bergetta Ruehmer

Bergetta Ruehmer

Jul 16, 2012

Bergetta J. Ruehmer, of Waukesha, died on Monday, July 16, 2012 at AngelsGrace Hospice surrounded by her family at the age of 90. She was born in Waukesha on February 9, 1922 the daughter of the late Kernal and Nellie (nee Olson) Olson. Bergetta worked for SEWRPC as a cartographer from 1969 until her retirement in 1996. She loved nature, camping and traveling...

Marlene LaPlante

Marlene LaPlante

Jul 14, 2012

Marlene L. LaPlante, of Wales, died Sat., July 14, 2012 at age 76. She was born in Milwaukee on Nov. 12, 1935 the daughter of the late Clifford and Ruth (nee Nelson) Coleman.  She will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 58 years Donald “Don” LaPlante, their children, John LaPlante of Oak Creek, Ken (Chris) LaPlante of New...

James Ponasik,

James Ponasik,

Jul 10, 2012

James A. Ponasik, Sr., of Waukesha, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 67. He was born in Waukesha on February 4, 1945 the son of John and Evelyn (nee Toennessen) Ponasik. He lived in Waukesha and Pewaukee retiring from Kearney and Trecker after 27 years of service. As a young man, Jim developed...

Lenora Meier

Lenora Meier

Jul 9, 2012

Lenora H. Meier, died on Monday, July 9, 2012 at the Masonic Home for Health & Rehab at the age of 89. Private family services will be held.

James "Jim" Murphy

James "Jim" Murphy

Jul 8, 2012

James C. “Jim” Murphy, of Waukesha, died on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 91. He was born on March 7, 1921 the son of James and Emeline Murphy. He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. James had worked at Bell Products in Wauksha as a skilled machinist for many...

Theresa Mitchell

Theresa Mitchell

Jul 3, 2012

Theresa L. Mitchell, a lifelong Waukesha resident, died on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at the Virginia Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 101 years. She was born in Waukesha on March 26, 1911 the daughter of Stephen and Theresa (nee Gubena) Bollogh. She was a 1929 graduate of Waukesha High School. Following her graduation Theresa worked as a telegraph operator for...

Kathleen "Kathy" Vick

Kathleen "Kathy" Vick

Jul 2, 2012

Kathleen “Kathy” A. (Piza) Vick June 1, 1953 - July 2, 2012  After a long bout with cancer Kathy passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice on July 2, 2012.  She will be missed by many dear family members and close friends.    Kathy enjoyed bowling, golf and her fun trips to Las Vegas with her friends and family.  Kathy always described...

Warren Brown

Warren Brown

Jul 1, 2012

Warren G. Brown, of Waukesha, died on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Rainbow Hospice Care in Jefferson at the age of 89. He was born in Waukesha on March 3, 1923 the only child of George and Florence (nee Sheets) Brown. He proudly served in the United States Army Air Corp. He was a member of the Golden K. Kiwanis Club in Waukesha...

Paul Fox,

Paul Fox,

Jun 29, 2012

Paul Stephen Fox, MD.  Born to eternal rest June 29, 2012 at the age of 70.  Beloved husband of 47 years to Susan (neé Pettinger).  Father of Sarah (John Colburn), Paul (Mary Celine), Margaret Armstrong (Jamie), Christopher (Charlene), Peter (Melodie), and Anne Wick (Billy). Dearest grandfather “Pop” of Nora Wynn, Julia, Grace, Donovan and Colette Armstrong, Luke and Rory Fox,...

William Volckmann,

William Volckmann,

Jun 29, 2012

William J. “Bill” Volckmann, O.D., of Waukesha, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, June 29, 2012 at his home at the age of 86.  He was born in South Milwaukee on March 12, 1926 the only child of William G. and Cecelia Marie (nee Klaiser) Volckmann.  He proudly served in the United States Navy and was stationed...