Obituaries
Brian W. Russell
Nov 26, 2024
Brian W. Russell of Waukesha passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at the age of 55. He was born in Milwaukee on October 1, 1969, the son of Kenneth and Patricia (nee Willing) Russell. Brian was a kind, gentle, and loving husband, brother, son, uncle, and friend. His sharp wit and humor brought smiles to all who knew...
Rufus Barnes Fisher
Nov 25, 2024
Rufus Barnes “Barney” Fisher passed away peacefully the morning of Monday, November 25, at the age of 92. He was born in Tabor City, North Carolina on May 24, 1932, to parents Ernest Fisher and Lula Wright.
After finishing High School Rufus joined the U.S. Navy the summer of 1951, serving during the Korean War. Rufus married his wife June who...
Larry G Miller
Nov 24, 2024
Larry G. Miller of Mukwonago, formerly of Waukesha died on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the age of 85. He was born in Milwaukee on June 18, 1939 the son of Vance and Fay (nee Barrett) Miller. On May 27, 1967 he married Paulette De Remer. Larry proudly served five years in the United States Army and spent 4 ½...
Halvard "Hal" K. Gjerdset
Nov 23, 2024
Harvard K Gjerdset passed away peacefully at his home on November 23, 2024 at the age of 82. Halvard was born on May 25, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI to Erling and Agnes (Wunrow) Gjerdset. On August 24, 1974 he married Rose Dascenzo. She preceded him in death on April 2, 2024. Hal was a proud member of the United States...
Scott L. Bertram
Nov 21, 2024
Scott L. Bertram of Watertown formerly of Waukesha passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the age of 69. He was born in Waukesha on May 19, 1955 the son of Howard and Leah (nee Jones) Bertram. Scott was an extremely hard worker and worked for Waukesha Wholesale (later Dierks) for 40 years retiring as Warehouse Manager. In his...
Allen L Link
Nov 19, 2024
Allen “Al” Lyle Link passed on November 19, 2024 at Zilber Hospice in Wauwatosa. His wife , children and grandchildren were by his side.
Allen was born in Waukesha on August 29, 1943, the son of Lyle and Marion (Ellarson) Link.
He spent his childhood on Woods Road and attended Saylesville School, a one room classroom through 8th grade. He graduated from...
Hortensia Castillo
Nov 18, 2024
Hortensia Castillo of Waukesha passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 18, 2024 at the age of 98. She was born in Runge, Texas on November 3, 1926 the daughter of Pedro and Pabla Garza. Hortensia was a talented homemaker who devoted her life to her children and their families. She loved tending to the flowers in...
Nancy M. "Nan" Moon
Nov 15, 2024
Nancy M. “Nan” Moon (nee Schomer) of Waukesha, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the age of 68. She was born in Waukesha to Robert and Doris (nee: Vilmur) Schomer. On March 6, 1982, she married the love of her life, Dick A. Moon. Nan graduated from Waukesha South High School in 1974....
Glen R. Roth
Nov 12, 2024
Glen R. Roth of Waukesha passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the age of 82. He was born in Fullerton, PA on November 23, 1941, the son of Charles and Stella (Bower) Roth. Glen proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis on the cruiser USS Roosevelt.
It was through his basic training...
Richard "Dick" A. Koob
Nov 10, 2024
Richard Albert Koob, known affectionately as Dick or Koobie to his friends, was born to Peter and Pearl Koob on November 11, 1943, in Evanston, IL, and passed away on November 10, 2024. Dick was a veteran of the United States Army and leaves behind his beloved wife Judy, as well as his children Kimberly (husband Greg), Melissa (husband William),...
Susan L Williams
Nov 9, 2024
Susan L. Williams of Waukesha, WI passed away on Saturday , November 9, 2024, at the age of 74. She was born in Waukesha to Robert and Lucille Williams on June 13, 1950.
After graduating from Waukesha High School in 1968, Sue studied at UW-Lacrosse and graduated from WCTI.
For 38 years Sue worked for the railroads starting as a clerk with...
Rebecca "Becky" J.A. Murray
Nov 9, 2024
Rebecca “Becky” J.A. Murray of West Allis passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at age 69. She put up a long and admirable fight against lymphoma. Her family is incredibly proud of her willingness to fight as long as she did. She was born in Galesburg, IL on October...
Karen June Williams
Nov 7, 2024
Karen June Williams of Waukesha passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 after a brave battle with ongoing health issues. She was born January 1, 1958 to Jeremiah and Elizabeth (nee: Guderyon) Williams.
Karen was born into a family of multi-generational lineage of Welsh farmers in the Delafield area for over 100 years. She raised generations of Southdown sheep herds for...
Jodi Laufenberg Schwartz
Nov 7, 2024
Jodi Laufenberg Schwartz passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Thursday, November 7, at the age of 59. She was born in Milwaukee on November 13, 1964, to parents Richard and Judith (nee Kalmadge) Laufenberg.
She will be sadly missed by her children Amanda (Travis) Schuett, Jordan (Haley) LaGalbo, and Chelsea (Joey) LaGalbo; siblings Rick (Moni) Laufenberg,...
Carole Suzanne Cook
Nov 7, 2024
Carole S. Cook of Waukesha, died on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the age of 85 years. She was born in West Allis to George and Frieda (nee: Dolenshek) Ossmann. On May 11, 1957 she married Dwayne Cook, he preceded her in death on June 28, 2001. Carole enjoyed snowmobiling and was a founding member of the Waukesha Roadrunners Snowmobile...
Inez Mary Ciechanowski
Nov 5, 2024
Inez M. Ciechanowski of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at the age of 99 years. She was born on July 11, 1925 to Eugenio and Emilia ( nee: Carbonari) Buccarelli. Inez was a graduate of Bayview High School. In 1946 she married Eugene Ciechanowski and together they had three children. Inez enjoyed being a homemaker, raising...
Dennis Joseph Boardman
Nov 4, 2024
Dennis J. Boardman of Delafield passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, November 4, 2024 at the age of 82. He was born in Minneapolis on April 24, 1942 the only child of Leo and Pearl (Horahan) Boardman. On August 29, 1964 he married his beloved wife of 60 years, Mary (Banasik) in La Crosse and together...
Antonio Carrera Rivera
Nov 1, 2024
Beloved father, grandfather and husband, Antonio Carrera Rivera, entered the gates of heaven on November 1, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Rita Martinez and their children Antonio (Jennifer) Carrera, Joselito (Sarah) Vazquez, Rosa (Felipe) Ramirez, Marco Corral and Asenaida Weber. Furthermore, he is survived by 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; Briana, Julien, Alexis, Annamaria,...
Susan E. McDermott
Nov 1, 2024
Susan E. McDermott of Waukesha passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the age of 79. She was born in Milwaukee on April 28, 1945, the daughter of Rudolph and Mildred Folker. She was a graduate of Waukesha High School. Susan met Richard “Big Rich” McDermott at Dave’s Restaurant in 1961, and they married on December 29, 1962. He...
William Burns Friestrom
Oct 31, 2024
William Burns Friestrom passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024. He was born on February 14, 2024. His life was a gift that will live on in us forever. William is the son of Tyler and Lauren Friestrom of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and is survived by his brothers James (7) and Thomas (5), and sister, Liliana (2). His paternal grandparents are...
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