Obituaries

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...

Dennis E. Hulen

Dennis E. Hulen

Jul 18, 2021

Dennis E. Hulen, of Waukesha, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at the age of 77 surrounded by his family. He was born in Waukegan, Illinois on September 30, 1943 the son of Audist and Martha (nee Mendis) Hulen. On August 8, 1964 he married Kathleen Kolowski at St. Therese Church in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Together they were active...

Noah E. Mroz

Noah E. Mroz

Jul 17, 2021

Noah E. Mroz of Waukesha passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 with his parents by his side at the age of 19 following a tragic accident. He was born in West Allis, WI on May 2, 2002 the son of Christian and Sheila (nee Sussek) Mroz. He graduated 8th grade from Waukesha Catholic Schools and was a member of...

Jean A. Banasiak "Meme"

Jean A. Banasiak "Meme"

Jul 16, 2021

Jean Ann "Meme" Banasiak (Nee Hersman) of Waukesha died peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2021 at her home, with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 2, 1946 in Hopkins, MN to John and Helen (Nee Miller) Hersman. Jean was a 1968 graduate of Marquette University. On September 21, 1968 she married Michael Banasiak. She was...

Yolanda Castillo

Yolanda Castillo

Jul 14, 2021

Yolanda Castillo of Muskego passed away unexpectedly after surgery on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at the age of 52. She was born in León Guanajuato, México on February 28, 1969, the daughter of José Julian and Emilia (Perez) Orozco. On November 13, 1986, Yolanda married José Del Rosario Castillo. Together they were married for 34 years and had 3 sons....

Jerald "Jerry" T. Schlais

Jerald "Jerry" T. Schlais

Jul 11, 2021

Jerald “Jerry” T. Schlais of Dousman died peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 78. He was born in Norway, Michigan on December 19, 1942, the son of Clarence and Eunice (nee Goettler) Schlais. On August 28, 1965, he married the love of his life, Bonnie Rose and together they attended St. John’s Lutheran...

Richard J. Ortner

Richard J. Ortner

Jul 9, 2021

Richard Ortner, 86, of New Berlin, Wisconsin, passed away at the Froedtert Center for Advanced Care in Milwaukee on Friday, July 9, 2021. In accordance with his wishes, Richard’s immediate family held a small private ceremony at the Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral Home in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Richard was born on February 13, 1935 in Auburn, Iowa, one of 12 children of Henry...

Kay A. Foster

Kay A. Foster

Jul 8, 2021

Kay A. Foster, of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 8, 2021 in East Troy at the age of 70. She was born on October 27, 1950, in Hazel Green WI, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (nee Taufman) Francis. She was raised on a farm southeast of Shullsburg, WI. She was always there for her son’s, attending their sporting...

Karen Y. Salentine

Karen Y. Salentine

Jul 8, 2021

Karen Y. Salentine, 82. Born October 21, 1938, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Karen passed peacefully on July 8th, 2021, in Castle Rock, Colorado where her and husband Jerry had made their home in 1984. Karen was preceded in death by her husband Gerald and parents Enola and Erwin Williams. Survived by her sons John (Janis), Randy (Michelle) and Brett, grandsons J.D.,...

Maurice "Bill" W. Hoffman

Maurice "Bill" W. Hoffman

Jul 4, 2021

Maurice "Bill" W. Hoffman, of Waukesha, died on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Lakewood Memory Care at the age of 83. He was born in Waukesha on October 28, 1937, the son of Maurice E. and Olivette (nee Cooley) Hoffman. Bill graduated from Waukesha High School in 1955 and on April 23, 1960, he married Suzanne DeStefano. Sue preceded him...

Cristina Gonzalez

Cristina Gonzalez

Jul 4, 2021

Cristina Gonzalez of Waukesha was born to Eternal Life on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at the age of 89. She was born in Bluefields, Nicaragua on August 24, 1931 the daughter of Gilberto and Nella (Vaglio) Lacayo. On February 6, 1957 she married the love of her life Roberto Gonzalez in Granada, Nicaragua. She will be sadly missed by her...

John Chelstowski Sr.

John Chelstowski Sr.

Jul 2, 2021

John Chelstowski Sr. of Waukesha passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, at the age of 60 surrounded by family. He was born in Milwaukee on January 27, 1961 the son of Marion and Rosemarie Chelstowski. John was a loving father, proud grandfather, trusted friend, fisherman, and sports enthusiast. In his younger years, John served in the Coast Guard and...

Joseph R. Moro "J.R."

Joseph R. Moro "J.R."

Jun 30, 2021

Joseph R. Moro “J.R.” of Waukesha found eternal peace after bravely living with pancreatic cancer for five years on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 61. He was born in Cudahy on December 16, 1959 the son of Roscoe and Nancy (nee Sawchuk) Moro. After graduating from Oak Creek High School in 1978,...

Patricia M. Pickett

Patricia M. Pickett

Jun 29, 2021

Patricia M. Pickett of North Prairie passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 79. She was born in Milwaukee on December 17, 1941, the daughter of Gilbert and Marion (nee Cauley) Henning. On June 1, 1963, she married William Pickett; he preceded her in death in 1998. Patricia was a member...

Fay M. Butterfield

Fay M. Butterfield

Jun 25, 2021

Fay Marie Butterfield of Waukesha passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Angels Grace Hospice, at the age of 82. She was born in Milwaukee on July 21, 1938, the daughter of Howard and Hazel (nee Allan) Davis. She married William F. Butterfield on June 14, 1958, in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2017. Fay...

Sister Mary Oletta Wogsland

Sister Mary Oletta Wogsland

Jun 24, 2021

Discalced Carmelite Nun, Sister Mary Oletta Wogsland, age 90, Carmel of the Mother of God, Pewaukee, entered eternal life Thursday, June 24, 2021. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, on March 8, 1931, the daughter of Oscar and Catherine Wogsland and as an infant moved to Hazelhurst, WI. In 1945 at the age of 14, Sister Mary entered the Franciscan...