Obituaries

George Schulz

George Schulz

May 24, 2019

George E. Schulz, of Waukesha, found eternal peace on Thursday, May 24, 2019, at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 100. He was born on August 18, 1918, the son of Edward and Mary (nee Rigden) Schulz. George was proud to serve his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He loved bowling, golf, playing cards with...

Joseph C. Kachnowicz

Joseph C. Kachnowicz

May 23, 2019

Joseph C. Kachnowicz, of Waukesha, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Per Joe's wishes, no services will be held.

Elizabeth "Betty" Lucas

Elizabeth "Betty" Lucas

May 22, 2019

Elizabeth “Betty” Lucas, of Waukesha, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at her home at the age of 80. She was born on May 20, 1939, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Frank and Helen (nee Krueger) Kuchler, Sr. On February 20, 1968 she married Terrence “Terry” Lucas. She was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a 15 year...

Marshall G. Deakin Sr.

Marshall G. Deakin Sr.

May 20, 2019

Deakin, Marshall G. SR. Born into Eternal Life on May 20, 2019 at the age of 100. Written by his own hand: Preceded in death by my beautiful, faithful, talented and loving wife of 56 years Joyce C. (nee Adams), daughter Valerie (Phil) Kammerer, Parents, Frank and Ella (nee Dukelow) Deakin, Brothers Wallace (Ethel) and Raymond (Millie), Sisters Mildred (Jack...

Maria Alonso

Maria Alonso

May 19, 2019

Maria Alonso passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019. Born March 31, 1927 in Monterrey, NL, Mexico. Maria was the daughter of Jose and Bernadina (Nuñiz) Reyes, the youngest of 9 children. She had a degree in beauty and cosmetology. Survived by children, Apolonio (Julianne) Alonso, Maria Alonso and Scott (Danielle) Alonso, daughter-in-law Christine Alonso, 8 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Preceded...

Jon "Porky" H. Bertram

Jon "Porky" H. Bertram

May 17, 2019

Jon H. Bertram “Jack” “Porky” of Waukesha died on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the age of 69. He was born in Waukesha on December 7, 1949 the son of Howard and Leah (nee Jones) Bertram. He was a 1968 graduate of Waukesha High School and was a longtime employee of ETW. Porky was an avid bowler and golfer and...

Leo Wirtz

Leo Wirtz

May 13, 2019

Leo Wirtz greeted everyone with a warm smile and a simple question, “How are you?” Leo sincerely wanted to know. He enjoyed people, and loved hearing and telling stories. A patient, kind-hearted man, Leo was beloved. He passed away May 13, 2019 at age 97. He was born April 11, 1922 in the Town of Taycheedah, Fond du Lac County,...

Jon R. Goede

Jon R. Goede

May 11, 2019

Jon R. Goede of Waukesha was unexpectedly called home to glory joining his mother in Heaven on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the age of 64. He was born in Milwaukee on December 24, 1954 the son of Harold and Betty (nee Bruemmer) Goede. Jon was a longtime employee of Harken in Pewaukee. A man of strong faith, he was...

Barbara "Barb" A. Smith

Barbara "Barb" A. Smith

May 9, 2019

Barbara “Barb” A. Smith a longtime Waukesha resident passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 80. She was born in Waukesha on November 2, 1938 the daughter of Charles and Helen (nee Litt) Hildebran. She attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Waukesha High School. On August 31, 1957 she married...

Elwyn L. Zimmerman

Elwyn L. Zimmerman

May 8, 2019

Of Waukesha, WI formerly of Forreston, IL died on May 8, 2019 at age 77. He was born in Freeport, IL on July 7, 1941 the son of Benjamin and Malinda (nee Ludewig) Zimmerman. He is survived by his children, Valerie Lehner and Paul (Eva) Zimmerman, grandchildren, Christina and Samantha Lehner and Briana, Jonathon and Alaina Zimmerman and one on...

Margaret Esther Eagle

Margaret Esther Eagle

May 6, 2019

Margaret (Peggy) Esther Eagle of Delafield died on Monday, May 06, 2019 at Lake Country Rehabilitation Center at the age of 80. She was born in Los Angeles, California on April 14, 1939, the daughter or Ivar Nathaniel and Eimy Margaret (Baumgarten) Eagle and the granddaughter of John Peter and Emmy Margareta Eagle (Igel) and Kay and Klara (Bengtson) Baumgarten....

Kathleen "Kay" Jane Herling

Kathleen "Kay" Jane Herling

May 5, 2019

Kathleen (Kay) Herling, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on May 5, 2019 at the age of 96. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin to George Mael and Marion Colby. She married her high school sweetheart, George Herling, on November 24, 1940, and they celebrated 50 years of marriage before his death in 1991. She was...

Leonila "Pepita" Lazcano

Leonila "Pepita" Lazcano

May 5, 2019

Leonila “Pepita” Lazcano, age 68 died on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. She was born in Mexico on February 4, 1951 the daughter of Galdino and Dolores (nee: Astorga) Acosta. Pepita came to the United States in 1971 first residing in Albuquerque, New Mexico before coming to Waukesha in 1974. She worked at Lamplight Farms, retiring in...

John W Brunner

John W Brunner

May 4, 2019

John W. Brunner, of Waukesha, found eternal peace on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 91. He was born in New Berlin, Wisconsin, on January 8, 1928, the son of Frank and Frances (nee Sanders) Brunner. John attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Elm Grove as a child and was highly influenced in his faith...

Judith A. Maney

Judith A. Maney

May 3, 2019

Judith was born on the 26th of January 1941 and went home to be with our Lord on the 3rd of May 2019 at the age of 78. She fought a long battle with cancer. She was born in Waukesha to Robert and Irene Hartmann. She is preceded in death by her parents, her two brothers Wayne and James, and...

Ling Qing Tang

Ling Qing Tang

May 1, 2019

Ling Qing Tang, age 25, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at her home in Brookfield. She was born on March 21, 1994 to Loi and Ida (Salinas) Tang. Ling was a 2012 graduate of Brookfield Central High School. She was employed at Café Hollander and attended Carroll University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Ling loved skateboarding, going to...

Joan M Hadler

Joan M Hadler

Apr 30, 2019

Joan Marie (nee Lombard) Hadler of Pewaukee died on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 91. She was born in Milwaukee on May 14, 1927 the daughter of Eugene and Marie (nee Ripinsky) Lombard. Joan married Harvey Hadler on September 10, 1949 and he preceded her in death on November 10, 1984. Joan has taken...

Eleanor L. King

Eleanor L. King

Apr 30, 2019

Eleanor L. King, of the town of Brookfield, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at her residence at the age of 90. She was born on July 2, 1928, in Gridley, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Ida (nee Winger) Rinkenberger. Eleanor was a God-fearing woman who fought to rise above any obstacle she encountered. She raced stock cars in...

Kenneth J. "Hooch" Sereno

Kenneth J. "Hooch" Sereno

Apr 28, 2019

Kenneth “Hooch” J. Sereno, 57 died on Sunday, April 28, 2019. He was born in Waukesha on December 11, 1961, the son of Albert and Joyce (Nee: Pynakker) Sereno. Hooch will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, his passion for trees, drums and the Green Bay Packers. He enjoyed assisting friends and family with tree trimming and tree...

Dr. Wayne Clanton Hobbs

Dr. Wayne Clanton Hobbs

Apr 26, 2019

Dr. Wayne Clanton Hobbs, of Maryville, TN found eternal peace surrounded by his loved ones at home on April 26, 2019, at the age of 80 years. He was born in Atlanta, GA on October 12, 1938, the son of the late Corry Clanton and Dorothy Virginia (nee Nelson) Hobbs. He earned his B.M.E. degree from Florida State University, his...