Obituaries

William "Bill" Brown

William "Bill" Brown

Jan 27, 2012

William A. “Bill” Brown, of Muskego, passed away Fri., Jan. 27, 2012 at age 56. He was born on September 18, 1955 the son of Donald and JoAnne (nee Sampson) Brown. He was a 1974 graduate of Hamilton High School and currently worked at Quad Graphics since July 2000. William was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Muskego and along with...

Doris Zoschke

Doris Zoschke

Jan 27, 2012

Doris M. Zoschke, died on Friday, January 27, 2012 at age 81. Private services will be held.

Michael Brazzoni

Michael Brazzoni

Jan 25, 2012

Michael C. Brazzoni, of Waukesha, died Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 55. He was born on March 28, 1956, in Waukesha, the son of Delores (nee Stewart) and the late Alfred Brazzoni. He had attended Brookfield Central High School, worked at Century Fence and then for Ace Redi Mix for 11 years.  He will be...

Maida (Freiberg) Crown

Maida (Freiberg) Crown

Jan 25, 2012

On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, Maida Margaret (Freiberg) Crown put her needle up for the last time.  Living life to the fullest for 89 years, she was born July 22, 1922, in Westfield, Wisconsin. The daughter of Willard and Edna Krentz, she joined brothers Willard and Keith. When Maida was 18 months old, her father was paralyzed. Her wonderful grandparents, Isbel and Will...

Charles "Chuck" Knoebel

Charles "Chuck" Knoebel

Jan 24, 2012

Charles J. “Chuck” Knoebel, lifelong Waukesha resident, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday morning January 24, 2012, at Tudor Oaks Retirement Community in Muskego at the age of 92 after a six-month battle with cancer. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife of 70 years, Ruth, who died on June 2, 2011. Charles was born December 5, 1919 the son...

Ronald "Ron" Wagner

Ronald "Ron" Wagner

Jan 22, 2012

Ronald A. “Ron” Wagner, of Waukesha, died after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at his home at the age of 65. He was born in Milwaukee on May 9, 1946 the son of William and Lucille Wagner. Ron recently retired from the Marek Group after 34 years. Along with his son he enjoyed many years of fishing and...

Agnes Howard

Agnes Howard

Jan 21, 2012

Agnes Rose Howard, of Waukesha, died on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at LindenGrove Health Care Center at the age of 91. She was born in Waukesha on May 8, 1920 the daughter of John and Rose Rosenmerkel. On November 10, 1945 she married Robert W. Howard; he preceded her in death on July 23, 2009. Agnes was a longtime member of St....

Jack Singsime

Jack Singsime

Jan 21, 2012

Jack L. Singsime, of Genesee Depot, died on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc at the age of 57. He was born in Waukesha on July 6, 1954 the son of Donald and Arlene (nee Foat) Singsime. Jack was a 1973 graduate of Mukwonago High School. On November 2, 1974 he married the former Edith Wagner at St. John’s Lutheran...

Eleanor "Arnie" Hermanson

Eleanor "Arnie" Hermanson

Jan 19, 2012

Eleanor M. "Arnie" Hermanson, of Waukesha, died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Waukesha Springs at the age of 89. She was born on January 31, 1922, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Walter and Antonia (nee Lewandowski) Jankowski. On September 1, 1951, she married George Hermanson at St. Gerard Catholic Church in Milwaukee. In her earlier years she was an avid bowler. She loved old country...

Gene Brittain

Gene Brittain

Jan 18, 2012

Gene Karl Brittain, of Waukesha, passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Wauwatosa at the age of 74.  He was born on July 24, 1937 in Minnesota, the son of William C. and Anita (nee Bixler) Brittain.  Gene proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the...

Nancy Seehafer

Nancy Seehafer

Jan 12, 2012

Nancy A. Seehafer, of West Allis, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. She was 62. Nancy was born on July 21, 1949, in Marshfield, WI, the daughter of Armon and Florence (nee Koch) Seehafer. She was a 1967 graduate of Columbus High School in Marshfield, and a 1971 graduate of UW-Eau Claire receiving her bachelor’s degree...

Edgar "Bud" Barnhill

Edgar "Bud" Barnhill

Jan 10, 2012

Edgar F. “Bud” Barnhill, of Waukesha, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Waukesha Springs at the age of 77. He was born on April 22, 1934, in Illinois, the son of James and Myrtle (nee Bahl) Barnhill. On June 4, 1960 he married the former Rita Getzloff in Bark River, Michigan. Bud proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for 10...

Kathryn Bralick

Kathryn Bralick

Jan 9, 2012

Kathryn J. Bralick, lifelong Waukesha resident, died on Monday, January 9, 2012 at Season’s Hospice at the age of 81. She was born in Waukesha on November 15, 1930 the daughter of Frank and Mary (nee Adler) Markle. On July 25, 1953 she married Michael Bralick; he preceded her in death on October 2, 2006. Kathryn was a longtime member of St. Mary...

Herbert "Herbie" Smith,

Herbert "Herbie" Smith,

Jan 4, 2012

Herbert M. “Herbie” Smith, Sr. of Waukesha, joined his wife Beatrice (nee Stapleton) and his son Joseph P. in heaven on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at the age of 78. He was born on December 26, 1933 the son of Amo and Lottie (nee Grant) Smith. Herbie enjoyed long rides (known as his rodeos), where he enjoyed looking for asparagus, counting...

Samuel "Tom" Stevens,

Samuel "Tom" Stevens,

Jan 3, 2012

Samuel Thomas (“Tom”) Stevens Jr., 89, once designated by the Freeman “the Cal Ripken of city government” in Waukesha, died Jan. 3 at Avalon Square from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. A Professional Engineer who spent his entire career with Wisconsin Bell Telephone Company, he held volunteer positions with the Waukesha Park and Recreation Board and the City Plan Commission for over...

Phyllis Steudel

Phyllis Steudel

Jan 2, 2012

Phyllis B. Steudel, of Waukesha, died Monday, January 2, 2012 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 74. She was born on September 6, 1937, the daughter of the late William C. and Helen K. (nee Kuba) Steudel.   For many years, she had worked for Waukesha Roofing Company. She has been a longtime member of the Christian Science Church. She will...

Terri Butchart Darling

Terri Butchart Darling

Jan 2, 2012

Terri Lee Butchart Darling, of Waukesha, passed away at home on Monday, January 2, 2012 at the age of 56. She was born on December 7, 1955, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Neil and Caryl (nee Froemming) Butchart. She was a 1974 graduate of Waukesha South High School. Terri was a successful entrepreneur and was the owner of Fieldcrest Mortgage. She was president...

Mariana Boomgaarden

Mariana Boomgaarden

Jan 1, 2012

Mariana G. Boomgaarden, infant daughter of Jonathan and Eileen (nee Lang) Boomgaarden, of Waukesha, died January 1, 2012 at Children’s Hospital of WI at the age of 44 days. She was born on November 18, 2011. Though her life was very brief, she touched the hearts of many. She will be sadly missed by her parents, along with her brothers Jacob...

Anna Boone

Anna Boone

Dec 29, 2011

Anna P. Boone, of Waukesha, died Thursday, December 29, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital Ozaukee in Mequon at the age of 84. She was born on May 27, 1927, in Waukesha, the daughter of William and Angeline (nee Grant) Hunkins. She had been a volunteer at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. She will be sadly missed by her children Phillip Boone of Nekoosa,...

Roy Piala

Roy Piala

Dec 25, 2011

On Christmas morning Roy’s spirit left his body in the waves of the Pacific Ocean off a beach in Costa Rica. He was 26 and was on a much deserved Christmas vacation. Roy is a most beloved son of James and Catherine Piala and best buddies with his brothers: Chad (Emily), Quinn (Amanda), Kurt and Glenn. Grandpa Ed Piala survives Roy...