Obituaries

James "Jim" J. Machan

James "Jim" J. Machan

Aug 22, 2021

Musician and retired music teacher James Joseph Machan passed away on August 22, 2021 at the age of 82. Jim was preceded in death by parents Gertrude (Kitke) and Joseph Machan. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Suzanne (née Lautz), sons Kevin (Tamara Miles) of Waukesha, WI, Brian (Geraldine McEvoy) of Daytona Beach, FL, and Derek...

Magnus "Bob" Syversen

Magnus "Bob" Syversen

Aug 22, 2021

Magnus “Bob” Syversen, of Waukesha, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home at the age of 85. He was born on July 25, 1936, in Milwaukee, the son of Magnus and Mary (nee: Walenta) Syversen. On May 28, 1960 he married Alice (nee Sivertson) Syversen at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Bob proudly served his country...

James "Jim" J. Karniewski

James "Jim" J. Karniewski

Aug 22, 2021

James “Jim” J. Karniewski of Muskego passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the age of 73. He was born in Milwaukee on May 11, 1948 the son of Alois and Martha (Dembski) Karniewski. Jim worked as an electrician for many years and was a member of the IBEW Local 494 in Milwaukee. On September 15, 1990 Jim...

John G. Kraak, Dds

John G. Kraak, Dds

Aug 20, 2021

John G. Kraak, DDS of Waukesha passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 20, 2021 at his home at the age of 80. He was born in Milwaukee on April 30, 1941, the only child of Gilbert and Pearl (nee Zimmermann) Kraak. John was a graduate of UW-Milwaukee and the Marquette University Dental School. He then proudly served his country in...

Mary Jo Nevermann

Mary Jo Nevermann

Aug 17, 2021

Waukesha - It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Jo Nevermann (nee Ponath) announce her passing on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Mary Jo was born in Watertown, Wisconsin on March 11,1936, the daughter of Gary Ponath and Margaret (nee Lenoir) Ponath. She married Ted Nevermann on November 6, 1955. Mary Jo was an active member of the...

Robert "Bob" Fisher

Robert "Bob" Fisher

Aug 17, 2021

Robert “Bob” Fisher, 70, of Waukesha, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was born in Milwaukee on May 30, 1951, the son of Marvin and Elizabeth “Pat” (nee Thayer) Fisher. Bob lived in a few cities around Wisconsin but moved to Waukesha, and attended Waukesha South High School where he met the love...

Charles "Chuck" N. Ayers

Charles "Chuck" N. Ayers

Aug 16, 2021

Charles “Chuck" N. Ayers of Waukesha passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, August 16, 2021, at the age of 83. He was born in Newton, New Jersey on August 30, 1937, the son of John and Margaret (nee Hartman) Ayers. He proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard. Chuck worked as...

Margaret E. Leeman

Margaret E. Leeman

Aug 13, 2021

Margaret E. Leeman, age 90, of Waukesha, WI peacefully went to her heavenly home, welcomed by her Savior Jesus Christ, whom she loved, on Friday, August 13, 2021. She was born in Oshkosh on March 30, 1931, the daughter of John and Celia (nee: Hildebrand) Hoppe. On June 17, 1950, she married her beloved husband of 64 years, Harry W....

Teodoro "Teo" Ortega Aguilera

Teodoro "Teo" Ortega Aguilera

Aug 13, 2021

Teodoro “Teo” Ortega Aguilera of Waukesha died on Friday, August 13, 2021 at the age of 66. He was born in Topia, Durango, Mexico on January 7, 1955, the son of Teodoro and Marcelina (Ortega) Aguilera. On February 4, 1985, he married Frances Vasquez. Teo worked for ABB in New Berlin for 24 years. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, grilling out,...

Eugene "Gene" Recknagel

Eugene "Gene" Recknagel

Aug 11, 2021

Eugene M. “Gene” Recknagel of Waukesha, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at the age of 98 years. He was born in Arcadia, Michigan on July 11, 1923, to the late Julius and Margaret Recknagel and lived in Waukesha since 1939. Gene graduated from Waukesha High School in 1941 and attended Carroll College in 1941 and 1942. He graduated...

Nancy Smith

Nancy Smith

Aug 9, 2021

Nancy Smith of Muskego died on Monday, August 9, 2021, at the age of 85. She was born in a log cabin in Auer Park, Pewaukee, WI on February 1, 1936, the daughter of Elmer and Florence (nee Hood) Davis. Nancy worked for the Wisconsin Masonic Home, then with her sister at WW Floor Service and ended her career at...

Anna "Ann" Lavallee

Anna "Ann" Lavallee

Aug 6, 2021

Obituary – Anna Jean LaVallee (1930 – 2021) Ann LaVallee (née Turza) died peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Friday, August 6, 2021. She was born in Chicago on July 15, 1930 to John and Mary Turza. The family moved to Peshtigo, WI at the start of the depression and lived on a small farm through her high...

Erna S. Bowe

Erna S. Bowe

Aug 6, 2021

Erna S. Bowe, of Waukesha, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at the age of 85. She was born in Rantoul, Wisconsin on May 15, 1936 the daughter of Oscar and Viola (nee Hanssen) Peik. She will be dearly missed by her children Allen (Dawn) Bowe, Lila Schwartz, and Jeff Bowe. Siblings Larry Peik, Laverne Avery, and Cindy Buchberger....

Lawrence "Larry" J. Zimmer

Lawrence "Larry" J. Zimmer

Jul 29, 2021

Lawrence J. Zimmer, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at the age of 96. He was born in Lake Five, Wisconsin on February 27, 1925, the son of Jacob and Catherine (nee Shanzer) Zimmer. Larry was proud to have served his country in the Army from 1945 to 1947. He graduated from Marquette University and earned his Bachelor of...

William "Bill" A Douglas

William "Bill" A Douglas

Jul 27, 2021

William “Bill” A. Douglas, of Waukesha, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the age of 91. He was born in Waukesha July 27, 1930, the son of Donald and Evelyn (nee: Keuper) Douglas. On June 5, 1960, he married Catherine Kenny in Illinois. She preceded him in death November 7, 2020. William was the owner of Several service...

Dewey G Schiele

Dewey G Schiele

Jul 24, 2021

Dewey George Schiele passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Dewey was born in St. Louis, Missouri on March 17, 1939 to the late Frederick H. Schiele and Julianna (Mayer) Schiele. After his father’s unexpected death in 1950, Dewey developed a truancy problem, failed seventh grade, and was sent to live on his grandmother’s dairy farm in Slinger, Wisconsin, where...

Sue Ann Petry

Sue Ann Petry

Jul 24, 2021

Sue Ann Petry (nee Eggleson) passed peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice on July 24, 2021. Sue was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on February 17, 1929. A lifetime resident of Waukesha, she attended Hadfield School, Lincoln Junior High School and graduated from Waukesha High School in 1946. She graduated from Marquette University College of Nursing in 1951 receiving both B.S. and R.N....

Michael T. Vandenbush

Michael T. Vandenbush

Jul 24, 2021

Michael T. Vandenbush, of Waukesha, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the age of 60 surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on May 8, 1961, the son of William Vandenbush and Kathleen Gallagher. On June 9, 1990, he married Laurie Ensinger at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waukesha. Together they enjoyed...

Lisa J. Thomas

Lisa J. Thomas

Jul 21, 2021

Lisa J. Thomas of Waukesha passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the age of 57. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on December 31, 1963 the daughter of Ronald and Joan Madecky. She married the love of her life “Bob”, Robert Thomas on September 22, 1984. Lisa enjoyed cooking, loved the outdoors, her dog Buster and gardening took...

Mary E. Mahoney

Mary E. Mahoney

Jul 21, 2021

Mary E. Mahoney, of DeForest, WI, died on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Edgerton Hospital at the age of 86. She was born on December 15, 1934, in Chicopee Falls, MA, the daughter of Roy and Mary (nee Kelly) Mahoney. She was a fighter who ferociously clung to life who loved being surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Always up...