Obituaries

Fawn Marie Masalewicz

Fawn Marie Masalewicz

Sep 19, 2021

Fawn Marie Masalewicz, of Waukesha, died on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Seasons Hospice Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa at the age of 72. She was born on January 13, 1949, the daughter of William and Shirley Mae (nee Miller) Zanow. On April 26, 1968 she married Jan Masalewicz in Beaufort, S.C., he preceded her in death on October 1, 2020....

Lori Jean Loessin

Lori Jean Loessin

Sep 18, 2021

Lori Jean Loessin of Oconomowoc, peacefully passed away with her family by her side, on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the age of 62. She was born on October 24, 1958 in Beaufort, South Carolina, the daughter of James and Mary Jane (nee Helmer) Loessin, step-daughter to John Beiter. Lori graduated from Marquette University with a B.A. in Communications and...

Carroll J. Bolger

Carroll J. Bolger

Sep 18, 2021

Carroll Jenkinson Bolger of Waukesha died on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the age of 98. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 9, 1922, the daughter of Edward and Margaret (nee Parkinson) Jenkinson. She is survived by her three sons, Edward (Dianne) Bolger, John (Sandy) Bolger and Peter (Michele) Bolger and her grandchildren, Matthew Bolger, Mark Bolger, Elizabeth...

James "Jim" H. Nayes

James "Jim" H. Nayes

Sep 17, 2021

James (Jim) Harvey Nayes, of Dousman, formerly of Jamestown, North Dakota, passed away peacefully September 17, 2021 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 94. Jim was born November 14, 1926 on the family farm, Fingal, North Dakota to Lawrence Melvin and Mary (nee Deede) Nayes. He attended rural schools and graduated from Fingal High School in 1944. On August...

Janet Lee Kleist

Janet Lee Kleist

Sep 17, 2021

Janet Lee Kleist (nee Diffendorfer) of Waukesha, entered the gates of Heaven with her family by her side, on Friday, September 17, 2021 at the age of 76. She was born on May 2, 1945 in Menomonie, WI, the daughter of Leroy and Alice (nee Gormanson) Diffendorfer. Janet was a girl scout and cub scout leader for many years. Then...

Frank Geiger Iii

Frank Geiger Iii

Sep 17, 2021

Frank Geiger III of Waukesha passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 74. He was born in Portage, WI on November 5, 1946 the son of Frank and Jeanne (nee Raasch) Geiger. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. On November 19, 1966, he married the love of...

Joyce M. Portz

Joyce M. Portz

Sep 15, 2021

Joyce M. Portz of Delafield, WI formerly of Sun City, AZ passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at age 90. She was born in Waukesha, WI the daughter of Clyde and Josephine Nichols. Joyce married her high school sweetheart, Donald Portz in 1951 and together they raised three wonderful children; Mike, Diane and Patty. She was...

Thomas J. Hekkers

Thomas J. Hekkers

Sep 15, 2021

Tom Hekkers passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was 72 years old. Tom was born on August 2, 1949, in Berlin, Wisconsin. He attended Hillcrest Elementary and Waukesha South High School. Upon graduation, Tom enlisted in the United States Army (1968-1970) RVN-Sergeant/Platoon Leader serving in the Central Highlands at An Khe, Vietnam. Upon return to civilian life, and...

Miguel S Gonzales

Miguel S Gonzales

Sep 9, 2021

Miguel Antonio Santino Gonzales, age 31, left us unexpectedly on September 9, 2021. He was born in Waukesha on January 29, 1990. He studied and taught martial arts and attained his 1st degree blackbelt in both taekwondo and combat hapkido at a young age and was a member of the Boy Scouts for many years. Miguel was on the wrestling...

Robert William Breecher

Robert William Breecher

Sep 7, 2021

Robert William Breecher a lifelong Waukesha resident died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the age of 69. He was born in Waukesha on October 23, 1951 the son of Robert Sr. and Mary Ellen (nee Shrinner) Breecher. Robert attended St. Mary Catholic Church growing up. He worked various jobs throughout his life and enjoyed volunteering at the Salvation...

Frank Michael Madushaw

Frank Michael Madushaw

Sep 4, 2021

Frank Michael Madushaw of Pewaukee died on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the age of 96. He was born in Milwaukee on November 24, 1924 the son of Frank and Anna (Kropf) Madushaw. Frank graduated from Wauwatosa High School in June 1943. The next weekend he was on the train for basic training in the U.S. Army at Camp Haan,...

Scott M. Chapel

Scott M. Chapel

Sep 3, 2021

Scott M. Chapel passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. No services will be held at this time.

Lynn Bliese

Lynn Bliese

Sep 3, 2021

Lynn Bliese (nee Adams) passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her home on September 3, 2021. She fought an eight-year battle with PSP, demonstrating courage and resilience throughout. Lynn was a lifelong resident of Waukesha. She graduated from Waukesha South High School in 1964, and later attended UW-Whitewater. Lynn trained as an X-Ray Technician at Deaconess Hospital in Milwaukee...

Ann Regar

Ann Regar

Aug 31, 2021

Ann Regar of Brookfield was born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at St. Camillus at the age of 89. She was born in Milwaukee on March 7, 1932, the daughter of Dr. Robert and Marie (nee Higgins) Dunbar. Ann loved entertainment whether it be reading a good book, watching a movie, going to the theater, or going...

Lorraine Rita Orgas

Lorraine Rita Orgas

Aug 29, 2021

Lorraine R. (nee Sheehan) Orgas, of Pewaukee, reunited with her loving husband, Robert “Bob” Orgas on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the age of 89. She was born in Lisbon, WI on January 14, 1932 the daughter of James and Ottilia (nee Metz) Sheehan. She graduated from Hartland High School and on November 28, 1953 she married the love of...

Jack "Hijack" G. Hanson

Jack "Hijack" G. Hanson

Aug 28, 2021

Jack G. “HiJack” Hanson, Jr., of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at his home at the age of 66. He was born on October 9, 1954, in Waukesha, the son of Jack and Shirley (nee Schickowski) Hanson, Sr. He was a 1973 graduate of Waukesha South High School. On April 16, 1982 he married the former Debra...

Millard D. "Doc" Savage

Millard D. "Doc" Savage

Aug 27, 2021

Millard D. “Doc” Savage of Waukesha passed away on August 27, 2021 at the age of 93 with his daughters by his side at Angels Grace Hospice. He was born in Milwaukee on January 11, 1928, the son of Oscar and Katherine (nee: Karner) Savage. Millard graduated from Custer High School and went on to proudly serve his country in...

Gary L. Abplanalp

Gary L. Abplanalp

Aug 26, 2021

Gary L. Abplanalp, died on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the age of 66. He was born in Milwaukee, on June 19, 1955, the son of William and Margaret “Peggy” (nee Eckrich) Abplanalp. Gary graduated from Catholic Memorial High School and went on to be an Air Traffic controller for General Mitchell airport. He retired after 26 years of service....

Clark F. Christensen

Clark F. Christensen

Aug 26, 2021

Clark F. Christensen, of Waukesha, died Thursday, August 26, 2021 at East Troy Manor at the age of 88. He was born on August 7, 1933, in Appleton, WI, the son of Elmer and Dorothy (nee Dennee) Christensen. He was deeply involved with his deaf organizations policies and socials. He was past President of the International Catholic Deaf Association Chapter...

Louise "Lulu" Wagner

Louise "Lulu" Wagner

Aug 23, 2021

Louise “Lulu” Wagner, of Waukesha died unexpectedly on Monday, August 23, 2021 at her home at the age of 77. She was born on May 14, 1944, in Waukesha, the daughter of Steve and Francis (nee Congemi) Italiano. She had worked for Town and Country grocery store and Vic’s Meats. She enjoyed playing cards and traveling. She will be sadly...