Obituaries

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...

Lucille Obodowsky

Lucille Obodowsky

Jun 26, 2012

Lucille “Lucy” Obodowsky, a longtime Waukesha resident died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 70. She was born in Franklin on September 24, 1941 the daughter of Raymond and Celia (nee Guzenda) Bronikowski. On August 21, 1960 she married Richard Obodowsky and became the love of his life. For over 33 years she worked alongside...

Eleanore Hain

Eleanore Hain

Jun 23, 2012

Eleanor Mae Hain, of Waukesha, died Sat. June 23, 2012. Born in Waukesha on Oct. 30, 1926 the only child of the late Arthur and Ora (nee Hurst) Daebel. Eleanor watched sports constantly, enjoyed knitting, doing the NY Times crossword and was a world traveler. She had a great sense of humor.  Sadly missed by her children; Roberta Weldon, Martha (Richard) Simmons and...

V. "Dode" Bloomdahl

V. "Dode" Bloomdahl

Jun 20, 2012

V. Lorraine “Dode” Bloomdahl, formerly of West Chicago, died Wed., June 20, 2012 at age 90. She was born in Ellis, SD on Dec. 7, 1921 the daughter of the late Charles and Hattie (nee Unger) Trotter. On June 2, 1951 she married Edwin Bloomdahl; he preceded her in death. Dode was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in West Chicago, was...

Lawrence "Larry"

Lawrence "Larry"

Jun 19, 2012

Lawrence William Peter “Larry” Lee, of Waukesha found peace on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 69. He was reunited with his beloved daughter Isabel who died on May 26, 1992 at the age of 18.  Larry was born in Waukesha on June 28, 1942, the son of William and Margaret (nee Breierton) Lee. Larry attended grade...

Kathleen Huber

Kathleen Huber

Jun 19, 2012

Kathleen Ann Huber, of Delafield, died on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at her home at the age of 84.  She was born in Milwaukee on March 24, 1928 the daughter of William and Genevieve (nee Dobner) Delaney.  She was a 1946 graduate of Washington High School and worked for the phone company until her marriage to John “Hans” Huber in...

Marian Schaefer

Marian Schaefer

Jun 19, 2012

Marian L. Schaefer, of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at Brookfield Rehabilitation & Specialty Care at the age of 90. She was born in the township of Maine, MN on June 28, 1921 the daughter of Gilbert and Daisy (nee Craig) Swanton. She retired from Amron after 25 years of service. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and...