Obituaries

Robert R. Kraklow

Robert R. Kraklow

Mar 12, 2022

Robert R. Kraklow of Waukesha died on Saturday March 12, 2022, at the age of 88. He was born in Milwaukee, November 11, 1933, the son of Roy and Helen (nee: Majchrzak) Kraklow. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and earned his master’s in education from UW-Milwaukee. From 1957 to 1959 he served in the United States...

Ermanna "Zia" Natke

Ermanna "Zia" Natke

Mar 10, 2022

Ermanna (nee Sacchi) “Zia” Natke, 96, of Waukesha, WI; formerly of Lincolnwood, IL. Died peacefully on March 10, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Edmund. Loving daughter of the late Antonio Sacchi and Maria Morosini. Dear sister-in-law of Lillian (and the late Walter) Schmidt and the late Ernest and Lillian Natke. Fond aunt of Ernest Jr. (Elizabeth) Natke, Dianne (Barry)...

Kandy Dutcher

Kandy Dutcher

Mar 8, 2022

Passed peacefully at home surrounded by family and close friends on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at the age of 66 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Kandy was preceded in death by her parents Jerald Lemke, Mercedes and Philip Lingelbach, and brother Kerry Lingelbach. She leaves behind her beloved partner Deb Drews; loving sisters Bonnie (Martin) Schram, Becky...

George L. Markle

George L. Markle

Mar 6, 2022

George L. Markle II, 67 of Waukesha, died on Sunday, March 6, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Milwaukee on March 16,1954 the son of George “Jack” and Shirley (nee: Reese) Markle. He was a 1972 graduate of Waukesha South High School and attended WTCI. He was a faithful member of St. Mark’s Ev....

Christine Sobczak

Christine Sobczak

Mar 5, 2022

Christine Sobczak, of Glendale, died peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Silver Spring Health Care Center at the age of 90. She was born on October 27, 1931, in Baird, TX, the daughter of Quirino and Josephine (nee Ribera) Saldivar. She will be sadly missed and joyfully remembered by her daughters Rosemary (John) Zamiatala of Menomonee Falls and Joan...

Deanna Lea Malvitz

Deanna Lea Malvitz

Mar 4, 2022

Deanna L. Malvitz, 58, of Ixonia, died on Friday, March 4, 2022 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Waukesha the daughter of Alvin and Viola (nee: Maki) Malvitz. She was a graduate of New Berlin High School and was known to be one of the nicest kids in school. Many people enjoyed her kind heart...

Judith "Judy" A. Dreger

Judith "Judy" A. Dreger

Mar 3, 2022

Judith “Judy” A. Dreger, 72, died at AngelsGrace Hospice on Thursday, March 3, 2022. She was born in Aurora, IL on March 19, 1949, to Robert and Jessie (nee: Shriber) Brines. On March 1, 1969, she married James Dreger in Fort Atkinson. Judy loved being a homemaker and taking care of her family. She enjoyed boating, spending time on Lauderdale...

John W. Jahnke

John W. Jahnke

Mar 2, 2022

John W. Jahnke, 91, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. He was born in Milwaukee on June 28, 1930 to Walter and Anna (nee: Finger) Jahnke. John graduated from University of Wisconsin- Madison with a degree in civil engineering and proudly served in the United States Army. He played baseball while at Wisconsin and also while...

Stacy L. Tarnowski

Stacy L. Tarnowski

Feb 28, 2022

Stacy L. Tarnowski of Waukesha passed away peacefully at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice on Monday, February 28, 2022 at the age of 48 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Waukesha on August 28, 1973 the daughter of Richard Seidens and Holly (nee Greene). Stacy was a 1991 graduate of Waukesha South High School and on May...

Mary Aliota

Mary Aliota

Feb 28, 2022

Mary Aliota of Brookfield was born to eternal life on Monday, February 28, 2022 surrounded by the love of her family at age 91. She was born in Milwaukee on December 21, 1930 the daughter of William and Verna (née Anderson) Clinton. As an amazing mother, she will be sadly and forever missed by her children, Joe Aliota, Tom (Sandy...

Kathryn R. Platt

Kathryn R. Platt

Feb 25, 2022

Kathryn L. Platt, 59, of Waukesha died at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc on Thursday, February 25, 2022. She was born in Camp LeJeune, North Carolina, on March 21, 1962, to William and Janice (nee: Jeans) Lanning. On October 7, 1995, she married John Platt in Garden City Long Island New York. Kathryn was a graduate of Garden City High...

Thomas "Flyer" Allan Muehl

Thomas "Flyer" Allan Muehl

Feb 25, 2022

After a courageous battle with cancer, Thomas Allan Muehl, a.k.a. “Flyer,” passed away on February 25, 2022, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife Karen Ann Muehl of Pewaukee; his daughters, Shauna Thomas of Oconomowoc, and Maureen Tanner (Joe) of Wichita; his son Andrew Muehl (Lea) of South Milwaukee; and...

Elsie M. Mueller

Elsie M. Mueller

Feb 24, 2022

Elsie Mae Mueller, of Waukesha, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at the age of 89. She was born in Bonifay, Florida on October 7, 1932, the daughter of John Poise and Willie Bell (nee Dady) McGowan. On August 2, 1952 she married her beloved husband Kenneth “Ken” Mueller, he preceded her in death on March 24, 2021....

Allan W. Mueller

Allan W. Mueller

Feb 20, 2022

Allan Mueller, 89, passed away from Alzheimer's, Sunday, February 20, 2022. He was born in Milwaukee to Clara (Thiesenhusen) and Edwin W. Mueller on March 24, 1932. He was drafted into the Army in 1953 and was assigned to provide mechanical support to Air Force construction efforts in Japan. Upon his return to Wisconsin, Al became a mechanic and worked...

Laura Jean Hughes

Laura Jean Hughes

Feb 19, 2022

Laura Jean Hughes, of Waukesha, passed away on February 19, 2022 at the age of 60. She was born July 9, 1961, to Lowell and Joanne (nee Kosbiel) Cadd in Waukesha. Laura was an avid Packers fan and a fair-weather Bucks fan. She enjoyed spending time outdoors and attending concerts. Her family was the most important thing to her. She...

Eugene I. Dahlgren

Eugene I. Dahlgren

Feb 19, 2022

Eugene I. Dahlgren of Dousman died on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 94. He was born in Waukesha on March 28, 1927 the son of Ralph and Lillian (nee Bushweiler) Dahlgren. Eugene loved the Lord Jesus Christ and his family and friends, eternally. He enjoyed being in the great outdoors appreciating God’s beautiful...

Dennis L. Wills

Dennis L. Wills

Feb 18, 2022

Dennis L. Wills of Waukesha died on Friday, February 18, 2022 at his home at the age of 78. He was born in Milwaukee on July 13,1943 the son of Gustave and Aurelia (nee Vogt) Wills. Dennis proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. On June 29, 1963 he married the love of his life Carol Tyllia....

Steven G. Woodbury

Steven G. Woodbury

Feb 15, 2022

Steven G. Woodbury of Waterford died on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the age of 56. He was born in North Dakota on February 17, 1965 the son of Alan Woodbury and Jill (Ohman) Woodbury. On June 4, 1989 he married Dawn (Meyers) Woodbury. Steven enjoyed the outdoors, motorcycling, painting, reading, and loved music. He worked as a truck driver...

Edward "Eddie" Gomez

Edward "Eddie" Gomez

Feb 13, 2022

Edward “Eddie” Gomez, 60, of Cascade, WI, peacefully passed on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on April 24, 1961, to Israel “Ray” and Florence (nee Mesa) Gomez. Eddie worked for Eaton/RTE/Cooper for over 25 years and was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waukesha, WI. He was also a member at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church...

John Henry Westberry

John Henry Westberry

Feb 8, 2022

John H. Westberry of Waukesha died on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 74. He was born in New Orleans on January 31, 1948 the son of James and Lena (McCain) Westberry. John worked in maintenance for the St. Vincent de Paul store on Sunset Drive in Waukesha. He was well loved and respected by...