Obituaries

Douglas G. Kruse

Douglas G. Kruse

Feb 26, 2019

Douglas “Doug” G. Kruse a lifelong Waukesha resident passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the age of 70. He was born in Waukesha on June 30, 1948 the son of Glenn and Joyce (nee Beeheim) Kruse. On May 16, 1970 he married Patricia “Patsy” Kutschenreuter at the Evangelical & Reformed UCC...

Bonnie J. Engelking

Bonnie J. Engelking

Feb 25, 2019

Bonnie J. Engelking of Waukesha died on Monday, February 25, 2019 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 77. She was born in Oconomowoc on April 26, 1941 the daughter of Fredrick and Margurite (nee Place) Behrend. She was a 1959 graduate of Oconomowoc High School and 1962 graduate of the Columbia Hospital Nursing School. While in high school,...

Jean R. Sinclair

Jean R. Sinclair

Feb 22, 2019

Jean R. Sinclair a longtime Waukesha resident died on Friday, February 22, 2019 at the age of 91. She was born in Neenah, WI on September 1, 1927 the daughter of Alvin and Amanda (nee Franzke) Rabehl. Jean graduated from Carroll College and received a master’s degree in christian education from Vanderbilt University. She worked as Director of Christian Education...

Edward J. Ballogh

Edward J. Ballogh

Feb 21, 2019

Edward J. Ballogh, of Waukesha, made his journey home on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the age of 79. He was born on August 6, 1939 to Joseph and Irene Ballogh. Ed proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and worked in the printing industry until his retirement. Edward will be sadly missed by his wife: Valerie...

Charlotte "Char" M. Guzman

Charlotte "Char" M. Guzman

Feb 21, 2019

On Thursday, February 21, 2019 Charlotte “Char” M. Guzman, a longtime Waukesha resident, went to meet the Lord and be reunited with her husband George, and son Gary “Tiger Lily”. She was born in Stevens Point, WI on October 3, 1930 the daughter of George and Clara (Pudrowski) Groshek. On February 3, 1951 she married George Guzman and they moved...

Lawrence "Larry" Cisz

Lawrence "Larry" Cisz

Feb 20, 2019

Lawrence “Larry” Cisz of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Season Hospice. He was born in Milwaukee on December 16, 1926 to Ralph and Anna (Nee: Kielpinski) Cisz. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII aboard the USS Bearss. On July 23, 1955 he married Marion Gallina, she preceded him in death in...

Mary L. Lavine

Mary L. Lavine

Feb 20, 2019

Mary L. Lavine of Waukesha died on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at LindenGrove in Waukesha at the age of 89. She was born on July 8, 1929 in Waukesha, the daughter of Robert and Gladys (nee Tate) Stewart. She was a 1947 graduate of Waukesha High School. On July 2, 1949 she married James H. Lavine; he preceded her in...

George P. Gesior

George P. Gesior

Feb 19, 2019

George P. Gesior of Waukesha died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the age of 58. He was born in Chicago, IL on August 26, 1960 the son of Augustyn and Teresa (nee Jerzyk) Gesior and grew up in Clarendon Hills, IL. On June 29, 1985 he married his beautiful wife, Cathy (Gregor) Gesior. George loved being in nature,...

Lois J. Jones

Lois J. Jones

Feb 19, 2019

Lois Jean Jones of Mukwonago passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at her home at the age of 88. She was born in Milwaukee on September 12, 1930 the daughter of Wilbert L. and Vida Helen (Tyson) Turner. Lois grew up in Granville, WI, attended Shorewood High School and graduated from Waukesha High School Class of 1948. On...

Bernard E. Adee

Bernard E. Adee

Feb 19, 2019

Bernard E. Adee, 84 passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at St. Camillus. He was born in Superior, WI on July 5, 1934 the son of Edward and Mary Ajdukiewicz. Bernard was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church, where he was active in the parish and Knights of Columbus. He and his wife Nancy enjoyed many years...

James "Jim" J. Miller

James "Jim" J. Miller

Feb 17, 2019

James “Jim” Miller of Waukesha passed away on February 17, 2019 at AngelsGrace Hospice, Oconomowoc. Jim was born January 16, 1943, in Reedsburg, WI to Joseph A. and Marcella (nee Wilcox) Miller. Jim was raised in Sauk County, Wisconsin. Jim married Sally (nee Gregg) on February 1, 1969 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Watertown. Jim worked for Waukesha Engine...

Ruth G. Priefer

Ruth G. Priefer

Feb 17, 2019

Ruth G. Priefer of Waukesha died on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at LindenGrove in Mukwonago at the age of 102. She was born in Milwaukee on October 20, 1916 the daughter of Oliver and Gertrude (nee Schubert) Wiggins. She was a member of the Mukwonago Homemakers and was a longtime member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Mukwonago where...

Dorothy "Dottie" Marie Clark Carrico

Dorothy "Dottie" Marie Clark Carrico

Feb 15, 2019

Dorothy M. “Dottie” Clark Carrico, of Whitewater, died Friday, February 15, 2019 at Aurora Summit Hospital at the age of 87. She was born in Grant, Iowa on April 12, 1931, the daughter of Floyd and Leila (nee English) Bills. She had been a longtime member of Kingdom Hall. She enjoyed crocheting, bowling, crossword puzzles, drawing, art, watching Wheel of...

Juan Ramon "Ray" Rodriguez

Juan Ramon "Ray" Rodriguez

Feb 15, 2019

Juan Ramon “Ray” Rodriguez, of Waukesha, died on Friday, February 15, 2019 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 60. Born on June 15, 1958, in Crookston, Minnesota he was the son of Gregorio and Delfina (nee Carrillo) Rodriguez. He had worked for Dresser Industries for many years in the printing department and Target warehouse in Delafield. Where he had...

Santiago "Jimmy" C. Ramirez Sr.

Santiago "Jimmy" C. Ramirez Sr.

Feb 15, 2019

Santiago “Jimmy” C. Ramirez Sr. of Waukesha was born to Eternal Life on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the age of 78. He was born in Lockhart, TX on May 1, 1940 the son of Antonio and Sista (nee Coronado) Ramirez Sr. Santiago was an avid gardener, enjoyed fishing and loved Spanish music. Above all else, he was devoted to...

Kaitlyn "Katie" Marie Hrenak

Kaitlyn "Katie" Marie Hrenak

Feb 15, 2019

Kaitlyn “Katie” Marie Hrenak, of Waukesha, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the age of 30. She was born in Milwaukee on November 13, 1988 the daughter of Tammy (nee Phillips) Poppie and Michael Hrenak. She was a 2007 graduate of Waukesha West High School and 2012 Marketing graduate of UW-Milwaukee. After college, Katie worked for Industrial...

Mary J. Jones

Mary J. Jones

Feb 13, 2019

Mary J. Jones, of Waukesha, died Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 88. She was born in Waukesha on January 18, 1931, the daughter of Emil and Henrietta (nee Honeyager) Pitzka. On September 13, 1952, she married Raymond Jones in Waukesha. Mary is survived by her sons Gerald (Suzy) Jones of Waukesha, Jim Jones...

Robert K Gummo

Robert K Gummo

Feb 12, 2019

Robert “Bob” K. Gummo of Eagle passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Zilber Hospice in Wauwatosa at the age of 64 with his brother at his side. He was born in Milwaukee on December 15, 1954 the son of Andrew and Adell (nee Meyer) Gummo. On January 30, 1989 he married Jo Ann (nee Schroeder) in Waukesha. Robert...

Ted Charles Schmitz

Ted Charles Schmitz

Feb 10, 2019

Ted Charles Schmitz, of Waukesha, died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 54. He was born on December 23, 1964, in Waukesha, the son of Frederick Schmitz and Elizabeth LaPaz. Ted was a Christian man who loved God. He wasn’t a perfect man, but everyone loved him. Ted was seen as a gentle giant...

Rollin "Butch" H. Yanzer

Rollin "Butch" H. Yanzer

Feb 6, 2019

Rollin H. “Butch” Yanzer, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 6, 2019 at age 87. He was born on November 27, 1931 in LaCrosse, the son of Harold and Gladys Yanzer. He was a 1951 graduate of West Salem H.S. where he was a multi-sport athlete. Rollin served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1956 as a signalman aboard...