Obituaries

Gerda H. Lockman

Gerda H. Lockman

Feb 2, 2020

Gerda Holtz Lockman of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 94. She was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on January 28, 1926 the daughter of Henry and Clara Holtz. Gerda enjoyed cooking, baking, knitting, cross-stitch, playing cards and was a member of many bridge groups through the years. Her greatest love...

Dorothy L Petrie

Dorothy L Petrie

Feb 1, 2020

Dorothy L. Petrie, 91, died on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Virginia Health and Rehab. She was born in Caledonia, Wisconsin on November 14, 1928 to Walter and Louise (Nee: Mitzheime) Gramza. Dorothy was a longtime member at St. Joseph Catholic Church. On June 26, 1942 she married Jerome E. Petrie, he preceded her in death. She is the...

Salvador Sanchez

Salvador Sanchez

Jan 31, 2020

Salvador Sanchez died unexpectedly January 31, 2020 at the age of 37. He was born September 22, 1982 the son of Margaret Reyes (nee: Shulfer) and Remijio Sanchez. Salvador attended Randolph High School in the class of 2000, completed his GED, and then studied at the Blackstone Institute receiving his certificate for Para-Legal studies. He loved to draw and was...

Earl M. Rynders

Earl M. Rynders

Jan 29, 2020

PEWAUKEE-Earl “Squirrel” M. Rynders, born December 9, 1929 to Louis and Olive (nee Barbian) Rynders passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 29, 2020. Earl is survived by his wife of 66 years Elizabeth “Dolly” (nee Pekman), son Gary (Alison), daughter Sue (Dale), brother Roman, grandchildren Shannon (Tom), Nickolas, Matthew and great-grandson Wyatt, brother-in-law Henry Schmid and sister-in-law Marge...

Joellen Mcavoy

Joellen Mcavoy

Jan 28, 2020

JoEllen McAvoy of Waukesha passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 69. She was born in Hartford, WI on June 18, 1950, one of three daughters born to Philip and Marjorie (Uber) Martin. JoEllen was a graduate of UW-Oshkosh and earned her master’s degree in education from Carroll University. She was...

Robert E. Brooker

Robert E. Brooker

Jan 27, 2020

Robert E. Brooker passed away peacefully at the age of 82. Respecting Robert's wishes, no services will be held.

Donna M. Hess

Donna M. Hess

Jan 26, 2020

Donna M. Hess of Wales was born to Eternal Life on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Care-Age of Brookfield at the age of 80. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids on February 1, 1939 the daughter of Sylvester and Eleanore (nee Kaltz) Bey. On July 11, 1964 she married Patrick Hess at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waukesha and together...

Dolores J. Whisler

Dolores J. Whisler

Jan 26, 2020

Dolores J. Whisler of Waukesha passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the age of 90. Private burial will be at Prairie Home Cemetery. A complete obituary will follow.

Barbara A. Provencher

Barbara A. Provencher

Jan 22, 2020

Barbara Ann Provencher of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Applewood of Brookfield at the age of 82. She was born in West Bend, WI on July 1, 1937 the daughter of Orville and Rose (nee Stuckey) Potter. On November 29, 1958 she married Oliver Provencher; he preceded her in death on January 23, 2002. Barbara...

Roberta "Bobbie" J. Bertacchini

Roberta "Bobbie" J. Bertacchini

Jan 21, 2020

Roberta “Bobbie” J. Bertacchini of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at her home at Avalon Square at the age of 90. She was born in Waukegan, IL on September 25, 1929 the daughter of Robert and AnnaBelle (Kampe) Anderson. Bobbie attended Carroll College where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. While attending Carroll College...

James Blackwood

James Blackwood

Jan 18, 2020

James Blackwood - April 20, 1928-January 18, 2020. Jim touched the lives of many throughout his many years in Waukesha. He was a longtime elementary principal, served on several civic organization boards, and managed Buchner Pool for many years. He was born in Milwaukee to Dr. James and Lillian N. Blackwood. He was preceded in death by them as well...

Mavene June Koentop

Mavene June Koentop

Jan 18, 2020

Mavene J. Koentop, of Waukesha, died Saturday, January 18, 2020 at her Waukesha residence at the age of 95. She was born on June 14, 1924, in Waukesha, the daughter of Alexander and Rose (nee Marose) Gowans. She was a 1942 graduate of Waukesha High School and attended Marquette University. She was a longtime member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church....

Judith G. Williams

Judith G. Williams

Jan 17, 2020

Judith Gail Williams of Waukesha passed away unexpectedly at home January 17, 2020. She is survived by daughter Suzanne Peters and her children Crystal Peters, Erin (Woody) Suarez-Bitar, Bridget (Leroy Ludeman) Peters and Joseph (Kimberly Wacker) Peters; son Bradley Williams; daughter Stefanie Rose and her children Hanna, Jake and Josh Kohn; sister Sally (George) Winkler; sister-in-law Pamela (Ken) Burnett; nieces,...

Avis M. Schultz

Avis M. Schultz

Jan 16, 2020

Avis M. Schultz, of New Berlin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Elmbrook Hospital at the age of 91. She was born on April 14, 1928, in Cazenovia, WI, the daughter of Howard and Vera (nee Woodman) Jackson. A graduate of the Teachers College in Richland Center, WI, she taught school at Sextonville, WI. As a trumpet...

Norma H. Knee

Norma H. Knee

Jan 13, 2020

Norma H. Knee of Brookfield found peace on January 13, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born in Madison on November 6, 1927 the daughter of Orville and Martha (nee Kauppi) Knee. She was the dear aunt of Debbie Knee, Linda Knee and Judy (the late Bob) Lavine and loving great-aunt of Renee (David) Krueger, Tracy (Ryan) Tiegs,...

Cassandra "Cassie" Jean Goodlad

Cassandra "Cassie" Jean Goodlad

Jan 9, 2020

Cassandra J. Goodlad of Waukesha passed away unexpectedly into eternal life on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at age 37. She is survived by her mother, Valerie Goodlad, and brothers Geoff (Julie), Jason (Kate), and Keith. She was preceded in death by her father, Guy D. Goodlad. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and her dear pets. Cassie’s...

Robert "Bob" Charles

Robert "Bob" Charles

Jan 8, 2020

Lifelong Waukesha resident Robert “Bob” J. Charles, 72, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 10, 1947 to Frank and Marie (nee: Thompson) Charles. Bob was employed at Waukesha Engine/Dresser for more than 40 years, retiring in 2009. He loved retirement, bowling in the senior league at Sunset Bowl, cheering on the Milwaukee...

Peter A. Erke

Peter A. Erke

Jan 7, 2020

Peter A. Erke died peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the age of 67. A lifelong Waukesha resident, he was born on July 26, 1952 the son of Kenneth and Katherine (nee Carlsen) Erke. Peter worked for Wisconsin Centrifugal, now MetalTek for many years, retiring in 2015. He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Meg (David Holliday) Erke...

Carol J. Drechsel

Carol J. Drechsel

Jan 6, 2020

Carol J. Drechsel of Waukesha passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Elmbrook Hospital surrounded by the love of her family at the age of 83. She was born in Milwaukee on August 13, 1936 the daughter of Elroy and Loraine Buchholz. Carol loved to dance and met her husband Ralph while dancing. Together they were united in marriage...

Isla J. Richter

Isla J. Richter

Jan 3, 2020

WAUKESHA - Isla J. Richter (nee Huennekens) 89, passed away on January 3, 2020, at Heritage Court in Pewaukee. She was born in Milwaukee on August 24, 1930 to Arthur and Melva (nee West) Huennekens. She was a 1948 graduate of St Mary’s Academy in St. Francis, WI. On September 6, 1952 she married Al Richter in St. Francis, WI....