Obituaries

Michael Becker

Michael Becker

May 12, 2020

Michael Becker of Brookfield died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the age of 66. He was born in Milwaukee on September 1, 1953 to Joseph and Alice (Tisch) Becker. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Lincoln Becker. Michael is survived by his sons, Matthew Becker and Lucas Becker (Karlee Reider), granddaughter Jordyn Becker, sister Allyson Lebal,...

Joseph W. Gilbert

Joseph W. Gilbert

May 12, 2020

Joseph W. Gilbert "Joe" passed away on May 12, 2020 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He was born on April 2, 1925 and grew up in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. After WWII era service in the US Army he settled in Madison, Wisconsin. Joe earned bachelors and master’s degrees in business from the University of Wisconsin. On September 9, 1950 he married Maxine Smithberger....

Jane D. Prosen

Jane D. Prosen

May 11, 2020

Jane D. Prosen - Born to Eternal Life May 11, 2020 at age 96. She was born in Milwaukee Jan. 10, 1924 the daughter of James and Anna Tesensky. Jane was a teacher for many years at St. Alphonsus Parish in Greendale. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph, brother Richard and infant granddaughter Monica. Lovingly survived by her...

Janice D. Greuel

Janice D. Greuel

May 11, 2020

Janice D. Greuel a lifelong Waukesha resident passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 11, 2020 at the age of 85. She was born in Waukesha on February 10, 1935 the daughter of Walter and Helen Diekfuss. She attended Randall School and was a 1953 graduate of Waukesha High School. Janice was a longtime and active member of St. Luke’s Lutheran...

Paul Joseph Schroeder

Paul Joseph Schroeder

May 5, 2020

Paul Joseph Schroeder, 73, of Waukesha, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020.

He is survived by his wife and loving partner of 34 years, Willie Lawrence; his family members Kim Farber, her daughter Rachael (Brandon) Marinez and their children Audrianna, Ava and Lincoln; and Carrie (Jim) Faulkenbery and their children Jamie Faulkenbery and Robert Belmer. He is also survived by...

John M. Nevins

John M. Nevins

May 4, 2020

John M. Nevins, 93, peacefully passed on May 4, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. John was born in Chicago on May 16, 1926, to Marvin E. and Marhon Nevins. He graduated from New Trier High School and Rose Polytechnic Institute (now Rose Hulman). He served in the Navy (1943-1946). He married his wife Barbara (nee Whalen) in December 1951 in Chicago....

Robert "Bob" B. Keith

Robert "Bob" B. Keith

May 1, 2020

Robert “Bob” Keith of Waukesha died on Friday, May 1, 2020 at his residence in Kensington Care at the age of 67. He was born in Waukesha on October 28, 1952 the son of Kenneth and Irene (Books) Keith. On October 15th, 1983 Robert married Lori Templeton. She preceded him in death on June 7, 1999. Bob enjoyed woodworking and...

Robert J. Adams

Robert J. Adams

Apr 29, 2020

Robert J. Adams born April 29, 1922, passed away April 29, 2020. He is survived by his step-children Sharon Lee, Dean (Jean) Johnson, and Pat Lind; grandchildren Shawn (Ole), Bryan (Kimberly), Dana (Mike), David (Stephanie), Jenn (John) and Kirsten; and great-grandchildren Erik, John, Logan, Sonja, Molly and Joshua. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Kay, and step...

Isidro "Isy" J. Villa

Isidro "Isy" J. Villa

Apr 28, 2020

Isidro “Isy” Jose Villa of Waukesha found peace in the arms of his wife Rosie on April 28, 2020 at age 88. He was born in Eagle Pass, TX on Sept. 4, 1931 the son of Isidro and Celia (nee Hernandez) Villa Sr. Isy had a passion for education and was a longtime educator and administrator for Milwaukee Public Schools....

Alyce M. Nelson

Alyce M. Nelson

Apr 28, 2020

Alyce M. Nelson, 78, of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. She was born July 25, 1941 in Milwaukee the daughter of Russell and Beatrice (nee: Nobiel) Walders. On June 24, 1961 she married David Nelson at Whitnall Park Lutheran Church in Hales Corners. In the loss of an angel, an immediate family service will...

Mary J. Fauerbach

Mary J. Fauerbach

Apr 27, 2020

Mary J. Fauerbach (nee Gorman) 91, a long time Waukesha resident was born to Eternal Life, joining her husband, Dick, in Heaven on Monday, April 27, 2020. She was born in Madison on May 21, 1928 the daughter of Martin and Johanna (nee Gordon) Gorman. Irish dairy farmers in Oregon, on the outskirts of Madison. She was a graduate of...

Donna Sanwick

Donna Sanwick

Apr 27, 2020

Donna Sanwick, 85, of Waukesha died Monday April 27, 2020 at Kensington Care. She was born January 24, 1935 the daughter of Ingnal and Alma (nee: Tollefson) Sanwick.

Robert J. Dowty

Robert J. Dowty

Apr 25, 2020

Robert J. Dowty of Pewaukee died on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 86. He was born in Waukesha on August 7, 1933 the son of Thomas and Viola (nee Kobs) Dowty. Robert worked at Bishop Farms before working for Spancrete for 30 years, retiring in 1998. He also enjoyed working as a forester with...

Ellie C. Dollak

Ellie C. Dollak

Apr 24, 2020

Elinora “Ellie” Durnil Dollak Nee Schardt Ellie went to her heavenly home on April 24, 2020 at age 85. She was married to the late Joseph Dollak Sr and the late Lawrence Durnil. She leaves behind her children David Durnil, James (Kathy Gale) Durnil, and stepchildren JoRaine (Fred) Rohde, Joseph Dollak Jr, Gail (Jeff) Berg, Darlene (Craig) Barbian, Wayne (Jakki...

Christian C. Lichtie

Christian C. Lichtie

Apr 22, 2020

Christian C Lichtie, 51, passed away on April 22, 2020 after a short, but courageous battle with brain cancer at Angel’s Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc. Chris was born on August 21,1968 in Waukesha, WI. He graduated in 1986 from Waukesha North High School. He also graduated from WCTC with a Marketing Degree and had been employed in the past by...

Norbert J. Totsky

Norbert J. Totsky

Apr 22, 2020

Norbert J. Totsky of Waukesha passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at his home at the age of 90. He was born in Milwaukee on March 6, 1930 the son of John and Clara Totsky. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On November 23, 1968 he married Josephine Beaumont in Milwaukee....

Mary M. Miley

Mary M. Miley

Apr 22, 2020

Mary M. Miley, 83, passed away on April 22, 2020 in Waukesha, WI after a lengthy illness. Mary was born on April 6, 1937 in Cabot, PA to Lelen and Margaret (Snyder) Neupert. She married Donald A. Miley Sr. on September 8, 1958 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Hannahstown, PA. They moved to Waukesha in 1967 where they raised...

Dorothy "Skip" Borzenski

Dorothy "Skip" Borzenski

Apr 22, 2020

Dorothy "Skip" Borzenski of Waukesha died on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at AngelsGrace Hospice. Private burial will be at Prairie Home Cemetery.

R. Gordon Goodrum

R. Gordon Goodrum

Apr 19, 2020

Richard Gordon Goodrum was born in Mayfield, KS October 22, 1930, a middle child in a large and close-knit family. He passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at age 89. He served in the US Air Force 1950-1955. While a student at the University of Kansas he had the good fortune to share a textbook with a lovely young...

Patricia "Pat" J. Laszewski

Patricia "Pat" J. Laszewski

Apr 18, 2020

Patricia “Pat” J. Laszewski, of Pewaukee, died on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Autumn Bay of Pewaukee at the age of 91. She was born on December 6, 1928, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Adam H. and Arlene (nee Bell) Klingman. She was a 1944 graduate of Girls Trade High School. She had owned Genco Mfg. from 1967 until 1995....