Obituaries

Duane M. Dankert

Duane M. Dankert

Mar 2, 2023

Duane M. Dankert, Age 67, of Waukesha died peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family at AngelsGrace Hospice. Duane was a rock of constant support to his family and friends. It's safe to say that everyone who knew him has a story (or many) of Duane's problem solving and fix-it skills. He always put...

Leroy C Stair

Leroy C Stair

Mar 1, 2023

LeRoy “C” Charles Stair, 88, of Waukesha, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc. Born in Wisconsin on November 19, 1934, the son of Lester and Helen (nee Michaelis) Stair. LeRoy worked as a mechanic and then as a truck driver. He loved fixing cars, trucks, motorcycles, snowmobiles and sharing that knowledge with family and...

Marlene Maria Ortiz

Marlene Maria Ortiz

Feb 27, 2023

Marlene M. Ortiz, 60, of Waukesha, died at Waukesha Memorial Hospital on February 27, 2023. She was born in Milwaukee on December 11, 1962, the daughter of Mario and Sheila (Nee: Nortunen) Ruiz-Ortiz. She was a 1980 graduate of Mukwonago High School. She had worked at Optum formerly known as United Health Care, and enjoyed her previous second jobs at...

Kurt Patrick Noller

Kurt Patrick Noller

Feb 27, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kurt P. Noller, of Waukesha, on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the age of 60. Kurt was born on May 9, 1962 in Waukesha, WI to George and Helen (nee Kalczynski) Noller. Kurt was a graduated from Hartford High School in 1980, and Lakeland College in 1985 where he...

Patricia Mae Valenick

Patricia Mae Valenick

Feb 25, 2023

Patricia M. “Patty” Valenick, Age 82, died on Feb. 25 2023. Survived by her son, Paul (Annie) and daughter, Veronica; and granddaughters, Maggie and Stephanie She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick, her Son, Patrick, Jr. and sisters Ann and Mimi. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Waukesha in the spring of 2023.

Gloria J Biegemann

Gloria J Biegemann

Feb 24, 2023

Gloria J. Biegemann, 74, of Waukesha, died at Kensington Care Center in Waukesha on Friday, February 24, 2023. She was born in Waukesha on December 26, 1948, the daughter of Edward and Christine (nee: Bernhardt) Rutherford. She had worked at the Salvation Army mens lodge in Waukesha and most recently at McDonalds on Silvernail. Gloria loved arts and crafts and...

Lottie Rose Smith

Lottie Rose Smith

Feb 23, 2023

Lottie Rose Smith of Oconomowoc passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the age of 59. She was born in Waukesha on April 13, 1963 the daughter of Herbert and Beatrice (Stapleton) Smith. Lottie enjoyed hunting, bingo, crafts and woodworking. Most of all she loved and cherished her family and...

Arlene J. Stricker

Arlene J. Stricker

Feb 21, 2023

Arlene June Stricker (Nuss) went to her heavenly home on February 21, 2023 at the age of 86. Arlene was born on May 17, 1936 in Waukesha, WI. and was a lifelong resident of Waukesha where she and Bob raised their family and had the joys of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren close by. Arlene grew up across the street...

Dr. Thor M. Thorgersen

Dr. Thor M. Thorgersen

Feb 18, 2023

Dr. Thor M. Thorgersen of Appleton, formerly of Waukesha died on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the age of 96. He was born in Milwaukee on December 1, 1926 the son of Thor J. and Margaret (nee Roemer) Thorgersen. Following graduation from high school; Thor was drafted into the United States Army where he served for two years as an...

Aaron D. Wintheiser

Aaron D. Wintheiser

Feb 17, 2023

Aaron D. Wintheiser of Waukesha died unexpectedly on Friday, February 17, 2023 at his home at the age of 54. No services will be held.

Richard "Dick" Martin Wood

Richard "Dick" Martin Wood

Feb 15, 2023

Richard “Dick/Woody” M. Wood W9JBE of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Angels Grace Hospice at the age of 82. He was born in Clinton, IA on April 20, 1940, the only child of Robert and Frieda (nee Ingwersen) Wood. Dick grew up and attended high school in Fulton, IL and earned his bachelor’s degree from...

Brian C. Lindahl

Brian C. Lindahl

Feb 15, 2023

Brian C. Lindahl of Waukesha died on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 49. He was born in Beaver Dam, WI on October 16, 1973 the son of Stephen and Kathryn (nee Helgeson) Lindahl. Brian grew up in Hudson, WI and graduated from Cretin-Derham Hall High School. He later attended Rock County Tech and...

Doris J. Isnard

Doris J. Isnard

Feb 14, 2023

Doris J. Isnard, of Waukesha, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 95. She was born in Milwaukee on September 25, 1927, the daughter of Louis and Etta (nee Krogman) Becker. She will be sadly missed by her children David (Dianne) Isnard and Diane Isnard both of Waukesha. Dear grandmother of Rachel (Joseph) Mosser,...

John C. Johnson

John C. Johnson

Feb 13, 2023

John C. Johnson, of Waukesha, died Monday, February 13, 2023 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age 88. He was born in Everett, WA, on May 9, 1934, the son of John Henry and Anna (nee Bevensee) Johnson. On October 24, 1964, he married Marian Steinbauer in Santa Barbara, CA. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force...

Cynthia Cotter Arndt

Cynthia Cotter Arndt

Feb 9, 2023

Cynthia Cotter Arndt of Waukesha formerly of Madison and Lenox, Massachusetts passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the age of 93. She was born in Madison on October 4, 1929 to Elmer and Helen Claire (Fitzgibbon) Cotter. She was a graduate of Madison East High School and in 1951 she graduated from...

Mark W. Kind

Mark W. Kind

Feb 8, 2023

Mark W. Kind, age 53, died peacefully at home on February 8, 2023 due to complications from pneumonia. He was born in Waukesha August 17, 1969, the son of David and Joanne (nee: Campbell) Kind. Mark was a 1987 graduate of Waukesha South High School, and a graduate of WCTC receiving his Associates Degree in Maintenance Mechanics. He was an...

Marion Mabel Marie Nell Metzger

Marion Mabel Marie Nell Metzger

Feb 8, 2023

Marion Mabel Marie Nell-Metzger passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the age of 99. She was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on June 16, 1923, the daughter of Otto and Martha (nee Uebel) Koeppen. Marion was a loving, caring, and busy woman who raised her family and volunteered her extra time as needed within her community. She enjoyed her...

Robert E. Jack

Robert E. Jack

Feb 5, 2023

Robert “Bob” Eugene Jack, age 98, died on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Tudor Oaks Retirement Community. On November 3, 1924 he was born in Milwaukee the only child to Arthur and Lucille (nee: Mikula) Jach. Bob was a 1943 graduate of Pulaski High School and a 1951 graduate of Marquette University. He entered WWII right out of high school...

Julienne Pechulis

Julienne Pechulis

Feb 4, 2023

Julienne Pechulis of Waukesha formerly of New York was born to Eternal Life on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 92. She was born in Paris, France on December 27, 1930. She will be sadly missed by her children, Walt (Peggy) Pechulis and Julienne B. (Joseph G.) Ryan; grandchildren, Peggy Pechulis and Matthew (LeAnne) Pechulis...

Lauren L Abplanalp

Lauren L Abplanalp

Feb 4, 2023

Lauren Lee Abplanalp, of Waukesha, died surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee at the age of 35. Lauren was born on January 8, 1988 in Waukesha, the daughter of David and Sherry (nee Simpson) Abplanalp. She was a 2006 graduate of Waukesha North High School. Lauren had worked many years at...