Obituaries

Elayne S. Nicholls

Elayne S. Nicholls

Nov 28, 2020

Elayne S. Nicholls of Waukesha passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Heritage Court at the age of 82. She was born in Stoughton, WI on October 12, 1938 the daughter of Willie and Ina (nee Wersland) Havey. She married Kale A. Nicholls in 1959; he preceded her in death on October 29, 2013. Elayne was a longtime employee...

Paula J. Panella

Paula J. Panella

Nov 27, 2020

Paula J. Panella, of Waukesha, died on Friday, November 27, 2020 at her home at the age of 89. She was born in Waukesha on August 1, 1931, the daughter of William and Flora (nee Bayliss) Weber. She was a 1949 graduate of Waukesha High School. On July 17, 1956 she married Patrick J. Panella at St. Joseph Catholic Church....

Jovita Garcia

Jovita Garcia

Nov 26, 2020

Jovita Garcia of Waukesha was born to Eternal Life on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 91. She was born in Texas on February 14, 1929 the daughter of Luciano and Manuella Lugo. On March 19, 1947 she married Eusebio Garcia Sr. at St. Joseph Catholic Church; he preceded her in death on July 1,...

Annetta M. Lassig

Annetta M. Lassig

Nov 26, 2020

Annetta M. Lassig of Waukesha died on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 83. She was born on June 6, 1937 the daughter of Rueben and Alma Marie Crabtree. On August 8, 1959 she married Bruce Lassig in Madison. She worked for Kohls and then for Cooper Power/RTE/Eaton, retiring in 1999. Annetta was a member...

Lilli I. Gersch

Lilli I. Gersch

Nov 25, 2020

Lilli I. Gersch of Brookfield died on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the age of 88. She was born in Germany on December 23, 1931 the daughter of Gottlieb and Wanda (nee Nehring) Fritsch. On November 25, 1961 she married Gotthard Gersch; he preceded her in death on February 23, 2014. She is survived by her son Rolf (Melanie) Gersch...

Constance "Connie" Garcia

Constance "Connie" Garcia

Nov 25, 2020

Constance “Connie” Garcia of Waukesha was born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born in Sequin, Texas on March 11, 1926 the daughter of Nasario and Guadalupe (nee Manzanalen) Garcia. On November 30, 1946 she married Albert Garcia Jr.; he preceded her in death on May 21, 1995. Connie was a...

Amy E. Nelson

Amy E. Nelson

Nov 25, 2020

Amy E. Nelson a longtime Waukesha resident passed away and was reunited with her husband and daughters on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the age of 89. She was born in Tomah, WI on January 24, 1931 the daughter of Robert and Minna (nee Gruen) Burkhalter. Amy was united in marriage to Maynard Nelson in Rockford, IL on July 3,...

Gary O. Rautmann

Gary O. Rautmann

Nov 24, 2020

Gary O. Rautmann of Waukesha died on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center at the age of 77. He was born in Sheboygan on January 21, 1943 the son of Armie and Edna (nee Rabe) Rautmann. Gary was a 1960 graduate of Kiel High School and attended UW-Madison for three years. He proudly served his country...

Curtis E. Tande

Curtis E. Tande

Nov 22, 2020

Curtis E. Tande a longtime Waukesha resident died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his home at the age of 71. He was born on June 7, 1949 the son of Oren and Myrtle Tande. Curt was well liked by the people he met. He found enjoyment in riding his bike around Waukesha, being by the Fox River, going...

Francis Balboa-Villarreal

Francis Balboa-Villarreal

Nov 21, 2020

Francis Balboa-Villarreal the matriarch of her family passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the age of 86. She has created an amazing destiny. Francis was born in Lorraine, Texas on August 25, 1934 the daughter of Jose and Manuela (nee Martinez) Flores. She loved to play cards, especially Kings Corners and volunteering for many years at St. Vincent...

Lynndon Lee Pope

Lynndon Lee Pope

Nov 18, 2020

Lynndon Lee Pope of Dousman passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the age of 82. He was born in Waukesha on January 12, 1938 the son of Kerig and Mildred Pope. As a Waukesha native, he attended Randall School and graduated in 1955 from Waukesha High School where he participated in track, swimming and football. He also performed...

Patricia H. Stumpner

Patricia H. Stumpner

Nov 17, 2020

Patricia H. Stumpner of Big Bend passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the age of 82. She was born in Milwaukee on June 5, 1938 the daughter of John and Evelyn (nee Roeglin) Mesching. On April 23, 1960 she married her loving and devoted husband, John Stumpner and together they had five children. Patricia was a dedicated homemaker...

Daniel A. Schmid

Daniel A. Schmid

Nov 15, 2020

Daniel A. Schmid of West Allis died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his home at the age of 57. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will follow.

Peter J. "Pete" Van Horn

Peter J. "Pete" Van Horn

Nov 14, 2020

Peter J. “Pete” Van Horn of the town of Delafield, passed away at Waukesha Memorial Hospital on Saturday, November 14, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born on December 16, 1939 in Edgerton, Wisconsin the son of Lester Milton and Mary Kathryn Van Horn. On January 2, 1960 he married Meredith “Penny” Grant in Milton, Wisconsin. She preceded him...

Annette M. Jack

Annette M. Jack

Nov 12, 2020

Annette Marie ( Bunzel) Jack, a longtime resident of Waukesha, passed away peacefully November 12, 2020 She was born in Milwaukee on March 28, 1926, the daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Popp) Bunzel She is preceded in death by her sisters, Lorraine Walker and Doreen Jelliffe also her brothers Gene, Norbert and Jerry. Surviving siblings are Jim and Larry Bunzel....

Phyllis R. Neubauer

Phyllis R. Neubauer

Nov 12, 2020

Phyllis R. Neubauer entered into eternal life at the age of 89 on Thursday, November 12, 2020, while residing at Kensington Care & Rehab in Waukesha. Phyllis was born in Stevens Point to W. Russell Broten and Frances Broton (nee Bolton) on August 18, 1931. She spent her youth in northern Wisconsin until she met and married Philip Neubauer and...

Harold L. Hoeft

Harold L. Hoeft

Nov 12, 2020

Harold L. Hoeft, son of Louis and Mildred (Berkholtz), passed away peacefully on November 12, 2020 at the age of 92. He is survived by his dear wife of 63 years, Marcella “Marcy” (Hanrahan) and was the beloved father of: Mary (Kent) Smith; the late Michael (Edie) Hoeft; James (Kathy) Hoeft; Kathleen (Jeffrey) Hightaian; and Suzanne (Dave) Millsaps. He was...

Nancy Ann Hoeppner

Nancy Ann Hoeppner

Nov 11, 2020

Nancy Ann Hoeppner of New Berlin died unexpectedly on November 11, 2020 at age 76. She was born on August 13, 1944 the daughter of Joseph and Hazel (nee Condon) McGavock. She was a longtime member of St. Luke Catholic Church. She is survived by her brother Joseph (the late Betty) McGavock, niece Mary Jo (Robert) McGavock and nephews, Donald...

Jayne Pfister Lubnow-Rickert

Jayne Pfister Lubnow-Rickert

Nov 11, 2020

Jayne Pfister Lubnow-Rickert passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at her residence in Silverado North Shore at the age of 92. She was born December 15, 1927 in Beaumont, Texas the daughter of Ted and Katharine (nee Worrell) Wynn. On October 14, 1950 she married the love of her life, Donald R. Lubnow, he preceded her in death...

Juan F. Lara

Juan F. Lara

Nov 10, 2020

Juan Francisco Lara passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the age of 69. He was born on October 26, 1951 in Lubbock, Texas the son of Enrique Solis and Augustina (nee Romero) Lara. Juan was an exceptional man; always there for his family, friends, and anyone who needed a hand. He was his family’s hero, rescuer and...