Obituaries

Kenneth Beduhn

Kenneth Beduhn

Apr 20, 2009

57, died Monday April 20, 2009 at the Hawthorne Home in Menomonee Falls.  He was born on August 29, 1951 in Milwaukee to Kenneth D. and Lorraine (nee: Lambert) Beduhn.  Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents.  Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 10:30 AM at Prairie Home Cemetery, Waukesha.  For further information, please...

Ruth Mickelson

Ruth Mickelson

Apr 19, 2009

Ruth I. Mickelson, of Waukesha, died Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 88.  She was born on October 2, 1920 in Mt. Horeb, the daughter of Olaus and Jeanette (Fosshage) Mickelson.  Ruth worked at the Waukesha County Court House for many years before retiring.  She had a love of gardening, especially growing tulips, and...

Geraldine Boettcher

Geraldine Boettcher

Apr 16, 2009

Geraldine R. Boettcher, of New Berlin, died Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Aurora VNA Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa at the age of 87.  She was born on May 5, 1921 in Wisconsin, the beloved daughter of William and Norma Verdien.  On January 11, 1941, she married Burce E. Boettcher.  She was a former member of Soat-Vergenz Auxiliary Post #721. ...

Leroy Wegner

Leroy Wegner

Apr 9, 2009

a longtime Waukesha resident, died Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Waukesha Springs at the age of 85.  He was born on April 9, 1924 in Mukwonago to William and Lillian (nee:  Frank) Wegner.  On September 14, 1946 he married the former Patricia Knight in West Allis.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II.  For...

Thomas Dwyer

Thomas Dwyer

Apr 5, 2009

Thomas C. Dwyer, 54, formerly of Waukesha, died at St. Clair’s Hospital in Denville, NJ on Sunday April 5, 2009.  He was born in La Crosse on April 25, 1954 to Edwin C. and Ruth Ann "Ranne" (nee: Thomas)  Dwyer.  Tom was a 1972 graduate of Waukesha High School and received his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University...

Gladys Pope

Gladys Pope

Apr 4, 2009

Gladys M. Pope, former longtime resident of Crookston, Minnesota, died on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Virginia Health and Rehabilitation Center in Waukesha at the age of 102. She was born on January 12, 1907 in Shelly, Minnesota, the daughter of Peter and Constance (Johnson) Moen. Gladys will be sadly missed by her daughters: Conny (Ron) Fries of Waukesha and Mary “Betty”...

Martha Blizewski

Martha Blizewski

Apr 4, 2009

Martha J. Blizewski, former longtime Missouri resident, died Saturday, April 4, 2009 at the age of 84.  Martha was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Libel) Richards.  On June 12, 1948, she married Edward Blizewski at St. Patrick's Church in St. Joseph.  Martha worked in the travel industry since 1944 working for several airlines, and...

Craig Bear,

Craig Bear,

Apr 4, 2009

WAUKESHA-Craig Edward Bear, Sr. was born to eternal life on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at his home in Waukesha at the age of 60. He is survived by his loving wife Mary (nee Wachowitz), his children Betsy (Tim Hoff) Bear, Kristin Bear and Craig (Heather) Bear, Jr., grandchildren Jaryn Isabel, Natalie Nicole and Nessa Roisin.  He is further survived by...

Beverly Lidholm

Beverly Lidholm

Apr 3, 2009

DELAFIELD—Beverly J. Lidholm, of Delafield, died Friday, April 3, 2009 at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital at the age of 80.  She was born on August 8, 1928 in Wisconsin to Jessie and Edna (nee:  Service) Silkey.  She will be missed by her children Linda Hagen of Oconomowoc, Charlotte (Gilberto) Hernandez of Milwaukee, Lisa Lidholm of Watertown, Birgit (Ken) Briant of Delafield...

Donald Royal

Donald Royal

Apr 2, 2009

of the town of Genesee, died Thursday, April 2, 2009 at his home at the age of 65.  He was born on July 7, 1943 in Nebraska City, Nebraska, to William H. and Millicent (nee:  Poggemeyer) Royal.  On August 31, 1965 he married the former Donna Schomerus in Syracuse, Nebraska.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University...

Bernice Busalacchi

Bernice Busalacchi

Apr 1, 2009

age 84, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009.  She was born on March 21, 1925 in Wauwatosa to William and Lydia (nee:  Lavenstein) Bopp.  She has been a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church for the past 8 years.  She will be sadly missed by her husband Peter of Raddison, Wisconsin, sons Ken of Monticello and Peter (Janice) of Franklin; grandchildren: ...

Marjorie Rose Carr Evans

Marjorie Rose Carr Evans

Mar 30, 2009

Marjorie Geraldine Rose Carr Evans of Burlington, formerly of Waukesha, died Monday, March 30, 2009 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 90.  She was born on March 1, 1919 in Rome, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Josephine (Droll) Rose.  Marjorie was valedictorian of her graduating class at Chillicothe High School in Peoria County, Illinois, and went on...

Ricardo Gomez

Ricardo Gomez

Mar 29, 2009

Ricardo “Rick” Gomez, of Waukesha, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, March 29, 2009 at his mother’s home at the age of 50.  He was born on January 17, 1959 in Waukesha the son of Israel and Florence Gomez.  He will be sadly missed by his loving mother Florence Gomez of Waukesha, brothers: Ed Gomez and James (Lynn) Gomez, nieces:...

Raymond Bedwell,

Raymond Bedwell,

Mar 28, 2009

Raymond T. Bedwell, Jr., of Waukesha, formerly of Brookfield, died Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the age of 76.  He was born on December 15, 1932 in Long Island, New York, the son of Raymond T. Bedwell, Sr. and Mary Mercedes Conrard.  After graduating from the University of Dayton in Ohio, Ray was united in marriage to Cosmina "Connie" Pagura...

Doris Morris

Doris Morris

Mar 26, 2009

DOUSMAN—Doris E. Morris of Dousman, died Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Three Pillars Masonic Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Dousman at the age of 86.  She was born on June 17, 1922 in the Town of Ottawa to Harvey and Jessie (nee:  Barnhart) Lurvey.  She was a 1940 graduate of Oconomowoc High School.  On October 18, 1942 she married...

Placida Medina

Placida Medina

Mar 24, 2009

WAUKESHA—Placida C. Medina, of Waukesha, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at 90 years of age.  She was born on October 5, 1918 in Cibolo, Texas the daughter of Reyes and Petra (nee:  Vasquez) Campa.  She had been a longtime employee of the Northview Home and the Virginia Health and Rehabilitation Center in Waukesha.  She was a...

Andy Otto

Andy Otto

Mar 23, 2009

WAUKESHA—Andy J. Otto, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 23, 2009 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at 39 years of age.  He was born on September 11, 1969 in Waukesha to John Otto and Margaret Nelson-Merwin.  He was a graduate of Waukesha South High School and was employed at D&G Electric Motor Service.  Andy is survived by his father John (Ann C.)...

Leroy Hood

Leroy Hood

Mar 22, 2009

of Waukesha, formerly of Fond du Lac, died on Sunday, March 22, 2009 as the result of a motorcycle accident at the age of 58. He was born on April 20, 1950, in Milwaukee, the son of Albert and Florence Hood.  LeRoy will be deeply missed by his family and many good friends. He will be remembered for his humor,...

Mary Moran-Webb

Mary Moran-Webb

Mar 19, 2009

Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Moran-Webb returned home on March 19, 2009 surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 52.  She is reunited with her infant daughter, Cella and beloved pets, Higgins and Esther.  Born on October 14, 1956, Beth grew up in New Berlin, WI where she attended Prospect Hill Grade School and New Berlin West High School.  She...

Aroldo Orlandi

Aroldo Orlandi

Mar 10, 2009

Aroldo Orlandi, of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at his home at the age of 83.  He was born on August 30, 1925 in Italy the son of Getulio  and Annita (nee Bartolucci) Orlandi.   He is survived by his two sisters of Rome, Italy, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A graveside service is pending at St. Joseph Catholic...