Obituaries

Michelle Jean Smith

Michelle Jean Smith

Jan 5, 2022

Michelle Jean Smith, passed away on January 5, 2022 at the age of 55. She was born April 19, 1966 to Ervin Dale and Gloria Jean “Jimmy” (nee Graser) Smith in Waukesha. She was a Waukesha South High School graduate. She then attended Suomi College for 2 years and earned her associates degree in human services, she was grateful for...

Anthony "Tony" A. Dabel

Anthony "Tony" A. Dabel

Jan 5, 2022

Anthony (Tony) Ambrose Dabel, 83, was called home to his Savior on January 5th, 2022. He Passed away peacefully at Angel’s Grace with his family by his side. Born to Herman and Agnes (Feuerstahler) Dabel on February 2nd, 1938. Tony was a longtime Waukesha resident. He graduated from Catholic Memorial High School. After his graduation he proudly went on to...

Gary D. Meyer

Gary D. Meyer

Jan 3, 2022

Gary Dean James Meyer of Pewaukee died on Monday, January 3, 2022 at the age of 73. He was born in Antigo, Wisconsin on April 3, 1948 the son of Robert and Phyllis (nee Berner) Meyer. He was a graduate of Wausau High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from MSOE. Gary worked for Milwaukee Electric Tool for 40 years...

Richard "Rick" D. Anderson

Richard "Rick" D. Anderson

Jan 1, 2022

Richard (Rick) Dale Anderson of Waukesha, Wisconsin died on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at age 75. He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Suzanne Mary Anderson (nee Johnson,) also of Waukesha. He is survived by his daughter, Kirsten (Rae) Rose, grandson Jacob, 21, and granddaughter Sarah, 19, sister Darlene Toll, niece Michelle (Douglas) Vogt, and niece...

Michael R. Becker

Michael R. Becker

Dec 30, 2021

Michael R. Becker, of Lusby, Maryland, formerly of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 39. He was born on April 4, 1982, in Waukesha, the son of Michael D. and Wendy J. (nee Stauss) Becker. He was a 2000 graduate of Waukesha North High School where he was a member...

Lucille Rose Fosholdt

Lucille Rose Fosholdt

Dec 26, 2021

Lucille Rose (nee: Vetter) Fosholdt, age 88, passed away on December 26, 2021 at Linden Grove-New Berlin. She was born February 16, 1933 to Rudolph Vetter and Teresa (nee: Junemann) Schwantes in Stratford, Wisconsin. She attended school at Stratford County grade school, Immanuel Lutheran Parochial grade school, and graduated from Marshfield Senior High School in 1952. Lucy married Harold W....

Olivia L. Halsall

Olivia L. Halsall

Dec 25, 2021

Olivia L. Halsall, of Waukesha, died Saturday, December 25, 2021 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 97. She was born in Bluefields, Nicaragua, on April 29, 1924, the daughter of Walter G. and Iona I. (nee Hodgson) Tom. On April 4, 1951 she married Fritz Halsall in Nicaragua. She will be missed by her daughter Pauline (Rafael) Blandon of...

George Henry Hinkens Jr.

George Henry Hinkens Jr.

Dec 25, 2021

George Henry Hinkens Jr. died on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at the Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa at the age of 95. He was born on April 24, 1926, in Chicago, IL, the son of Tecla Annette (nee Johnson) and George Henry Hinkens at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago. His father died when George was a year and a half old,...

Joan E. Hilleshiem

Joan E. Hilleshiem

Dec 24, 2021

Joan E. Hilleshiem of Waukesha was born to eternal life on Friday, December 24, 2021 at the age of 60. She was born in Waukesha on August 4, 1961, the daughter of Bernard and Lois (nee Brunner) Hilleshiem. Joan loved music and greatly enjoyed playing the piano and composing music. She will be remembered for her strong faith. She will...

Michael Hector Herrera

Michael Hector Herrera

Dec 24, 2021

Michael H. Herrera, of Waukesha, died Friday, December 24, 2021 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 68. He was born in Waukesha on November 2, 1953, the son of Hector M. and Victoria (nee Hurtado) Herrera. He was a 1972 graduate of Waukesha South High School, where he loved football. He had worked at Dan Plautz Cleaning Service...

Kim S. Mcmahon

Kim S. Mcmahon

Dec 23, 2021

Kim McMahon (nee Koller) of Waukesha died on December 23, 2021 at the age of 60 years. She was born in Waukesha the daughter of Ronald Koller and Karen (nee Hoefs) and Merlin Harder. She will be sadly missed by her mother Karen Harder of Waukesha, her sisters, Kelly (Ron) Orth of Eagle River, WI and Karla (Mike) Vitense of...

Jean M. Hoggatt

Jean M. Hoggatt

Dec 22, 2021

Jean M. Hoggatt, of Waukesha, formerly of Sheboygan, died on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the age of 89. She was born in Kitzville, Minnesota on December 9, 1932, the daughter of Tony and Anica Tomasetti. On June 14, 1958, she was united in marriage to Gerald “Gerry” Hoggatt, and together they resided in Sheboygan for over 46 years. He...

Pauline Mary Ford

Pauline Mary Ford

Dec 20, 2021

Pauline Mary Ford, of Waukesha, died on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Heritage Senior Living in Elm Grove at the age of 96. She was born in Waukesha March 27, 1925, daughter of Joseph and Jane (nee: Alioto) Italiano. On August 31, 1951 she married Eldon J. Ford in Oxnard, California, where she lived for over 60 years, he preceded...

Miranda A. Rodriguez

Miranda A. Rodriguez

Dec 20, 2021

Miranda Augustina Rodriguez of Milwaukee, formerly of Waukesha died unexpectedly on Monday, December 20, 2021 at the age of 25. She was born in Waukesha on February 6, 1996 the daughter of Maria Rodriguez. Miranda had a huge heart, found joy in helping people and was incredibly strong. She had a love for animals, especially her pets, Mira, Alexis, George...

Genevieve V. Stearns

Genevieve V. Stearns

Dec 20, 2021

Genevieve V. Stearns of Waukesha, died on Monday, December 20, 2021 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 91. She was born on March 12, 1930, in West DePere, WI, the daughter of Chester and Alma Books. On September 25, 1948 she married Donald Stearns and together enjoyed many years of polka dancing. She was a member of St. Luke's...

Katherine "Kay" E. Welch

Katherine "Kay" E. Welch

Dec 20, 2021

Katherine Eva Welch, 85 of Waukesha, known as Kay to her friends, and Granni by her family; walks in peace with her Father in heaven. Granni lived a diverse life; from traveling around the US with her family as a child, to entertaining as Lilac the Clown, sharing her love for Jesus, and weathering her family’s traditional shenanigans. She was...

Harriet Dauffenbach

Harriet Dauffenbach

Dec 19, 2021

Harriet Dauffenbach (nee Emslie) a longtime Waukesha resident passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the age of 96. She was born on May 25, 1925 in Waukesha the daughter of William P Emslie Sr. and Harriet (nee Fischer) Emslie. She married Ralph E. Dauffenbach Sr. on November 9, 1946; he preceded her in death on March 23, 1988....

Thomas "Tom" Eric Gulrud

Thomas "Tom" Eric Gulrud

Dec 19, 2021

Thomas “Tom” Gulrud, of North Prairie, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was born on March 14, 1959, the son of Orville and Ella (nee Sanner) Gulrud. On June 20, 1997 he married Michele Hine, together they and their family are members of Waukesha Bible Church. Tom loved sports and was passionate about watching and coaching football. It...

Patricia J. Baumann

Patricia J. Baumann

Dec 18, 2021

Pat “Ma” Baumann, age 91, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at her home in Brookfield. She was born January 27, 1930 to Ted and Jean Szwalkiewicz. Survived by her sister Sandie (Ron) Schneider. Pat was preceded in death by her beloved husband Edward “Pa” Baumann in 2001 and her dearly missed son Edward “Mike” Baumann in September of...

Jocelyn "Nonie" M. Borgstrom

Jocelyn "Nonie" M. Borgstrom

Dec 18, 2021

Jocelyn “Nonie” M. Borgstrom a lifelong Waukesha resident died on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the age of 92. She was born in Waukesha on January 29, 1929 the daughter of Stanley “Jim” and Edith (nee Katzner) Schultz. Along with her husband Clifford, she was part of the founding group of the Waukesha Engine Historical Society where she served as...