Obituaries

William Merten

William Merten

Jul 4, 2009

WAUKESHA-William Frederick Merten of Waukesha was welcomed into heaven on Saturday, July 4, 2009, at the age of 82.  He was surrounded by his family at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc.  William was born in Waukesha on June 28, 1927, the son of Christian and Dorothy (nee Brandt) Merten.  He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.  On July 22, 1950...

Ralph Rupp

Ralph Rupp

Jul 4, 2009

Ralph L. Rupp, of Waukesha, died on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Brookfield Rehabilitation Center at the age of 74.  He was born October 30, 1934 in Waukesha the son of Irvin and Malinda Rupp.  Ralph worked for the City of Waukesha as a mechanics assistant for many years.  He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses...

Paul Decoto

Paul Decoto

Jun 28, 2009

Paul Raymond DeCoto, of Elroy, formerly of New Berlin died on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at his home at the age of 81.  He was born on March 3, 1928 in Bruce, WI the son of Ellis and Edabelle (nee Repean) DeCoto.  Paul served his country in the US Army.  In October of 1956 he married the former Fern Noble. ...

Hazel Landsiedel

Hazel Landsiedel

Jun 23, 2009

WAUKESHA—Hazel H. Landsiedel (nee: Horstmeyer) of the Town of Brookfield, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at the Virginia Health and Rehab Center at 89 years of age.  She was born on February 25, 1920 in Milwaukee to William and Millie (nee Luckensmeyer) Horstmeyer.  Early in her life she had worked various jobs as a secretary.  On June 15, 1951 she...

Gary Stone

Gary Stone

Jun 22, 2009

Of Waukesha, died on Monday, June 22, 2009 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee at the age of 55.  He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on September 6, 1953 the son of Stanley Dale Stone and Kay Fern (nee Wright) Sprague.  On July 21, 1979 he married Louise (nee Fedyczkowski) Stone at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waukesha where...

Isabel Elger

Isabel Elger

Jun 20, 2009

Isabel O. Elger, of Waukesha and longtime New Berlin resident, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at her home at Avalon Square at the age of 89.  She was born on November 1, 1919 in New Berlin, WI the daughter of Edward and Edith (nee Sake) Hause. Prior to getting married, Isabel worked at RA Muehl Grocery in Waukesha. ...

Sally Johnson

Sally Johnson

Jun 19, 2009

Sally T. Johnson of Waukesha, died Friday, June 19, 2009 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 78.  She was born on October 11, 1930 in Indiana, the daughter of Robert and Florice (Sears) Turner.  Throughout her life, Sally was a devoted church volunteer and was an integral part of developing Jesus Cares Ministries in Waukesha.  She enjoyed music,...

Douglas Schwartz

Douglas Schwartz

Jun 18, 2009

of Waukesha, died June 18, 2009 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 83.  He was born on November 20, 1925 in Milwaukee, the only child of Otto and Ella (Ringe) Schwartz.  He proudly served his country from 1943-1945 in the U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa and Saipan.  On January 11, 1946 he married Bernice Bartz at St. Mary...

Gail Huff

Gail Huff

Jun 18, 2009

Gail Elizabeth Dykeman-Huff age 53, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009.  She was born in Milwaukee on September 17, 1955 to Calvin T. Dykeman and Mary (Nee: Drury) Dykeman. Gail is the loving mother and best friend to her children: Roger Dykeman, Jennifer (Miguel) Mejia, Kimberly Dykeman and Andrew Dykeman all of Waukesha.  She is the proud grandmother of...

Randal Keppeler

Randal Keppeler

Jun 17, 2009

Randal E. Keppeler, of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at his Waukesha home at the age of 59.  He was born on August 23, 1949 in Muncie, Indiana the son of Charles and Betty (Gibson) Keppeler.   He is survived by his sister Darlene Cook of Noblesville, Indiana along with other relatives and friends. No services will be held.

Mildred Schaub

Mildred Schaub

Jun 17, 2009

WAUKESHA—Mildred A. Schaub, of Waukesha, died Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Brookfield Gardens at the age of 93.  She was born on August 27, 1915 in Milwaukee to Herbert and Augusta (nee:  Schultz) Koplien.  She was a 1934 graduate of Washington High School and then attended Secretary School for the next 2 years.  On August 14, 1937 she married Herbert...

Cormac Boettcher

Cormac Boettcher

Jun 14, 2009

Cormac Boettcher, Age 49 of Sullivan, died at Waukesha Memorial Hospital on Sunday, June 14, 2009.  Cormac was born on July 30, 1959 to William and Ann Boettcher.  He is survived by his loving girlfriend, Nancy Ellis of Sullivan; brothers: William, Arvid "Jack" and Trygvue "Boots" Boettcher and a sister Max.   A celebration of life will be held at  Cormac...

Howard Wurst

Howard Wurst

Jun 9, 2009

Howard J. Wurst, of Waukesha, died peacefully on June 9, 2009 at AngelsGrace Hospice.  He was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 9, 1922 to Howard J. and Anna S. Wurst.  Howard served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.  As a waist gunner in the B-26 Martin Marauder, he flew 26 missions earning the air medal. ...

Alma Chase

Alma Chase

Jun 5, 2009

Alma “Jane” Chase of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 5, 2009 at her home at the age of 81.  She was born on April 16, 1928 in Whitewater, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Alma (nee: Zimmerman) O’Donnell.  Jane was a 1946 graduate of Whitewater High School, and enjoyed attending class reunions in the years that followed.  She was...

Max Alloy

Max Alloy

May 27, 2009

Max Mathew Alloy of Mukwonago, formerly of Waukesha, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at his home at the age of 51. He was born in Waukesha on March 27, 1958 the son of Victor and Jean Alloy.  Max enjoyed model rocketry, four-wheeling, sledding, and having fun with family and friends. He was an avid game player, and loved playing any...

Michael Bibb

Michael Bibb

May 24, 2009

Michael W. “Mike” Bibb, of Milwaukee, died Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital at the age of 45.  He was born on December 25, 1963 in Richmond, Missouri, the son of Patricia Bibb.  He worked in construction for Spray-O-Bond in Milwaukee, and more recently started his own business, B&H Restoration. Mike will be sadly missed by his...

Louis Wellford

Louis Wellford

May 23, 2009

Louis M. Wellford, 90, of Waukesha died Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital after complications of pneumonia and heart failure. He was born July 28, 1918 in Petersburg, VA.  The only child of Louis and Eloise (Jordan) Wellford. After graduating from Petersburg High School he attended the University of Virginia until he entered the US Army.  Serving four...

Marlene Sussek

Marlene Sussek

May 23, 2009

Marlene J. Sussek, of Waukesha, died on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at AngelsGrace Hospice with her family by her side at the age of 76.  She was born on September 24, 1932 in Waukesha, the daughter of Arnold and Sylvia (Lentz) Rogers.  Marlene was united in marriage to Paul Sussek on April 4, 1953 in Iowa.  She was a longtime...

Amelia Sereno

Amelia Sereno

May 23, 2009

Amelia M. “Millie” Sereno, of Waukesha, died on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at her home with her family by her side at the age of 90 years.  She was born on September 11, 1918 in LaValle, WI, the daughter of Adolph and Marie (Doro) Wiese.  Amelia was united in marriage to Arthur Sereno on December 1, 1939 in Iowa; he...

Joyce Dahlke

Joyce Dahlke

May 14, 2009

of Waukesha, joined her beloved husband in eternal rest on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at the Virginia Health and Rehab. Center at the age of 84.  She was born on January 29, 1925 in Granada, MN, the daughter of A.J. and Grace (nee:  Knight) Hodgman.  In 1944 Jo met a tall, handsome marine on a bus at Mankato State Teachers...