Obituaries

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...

Eric P. Mace

Eric P. Mace

Feb 4, 2019

Eric P. Mace of Waukesha passed away following a short battle with cancer on Monday, February 4, 2019 at the age of 45. He was born in Waukesha on March 27, 1973 the son of Daniel Mace and Linda (nee Shulfer) Mace. He was a 1991 graduate of Waukesha South High School. Eric was a huge Wisconsin Sports fan, especially...

Andrew D. Castro

Andrew D. Castro

Feb 1, 2019

Andrew D. Castro, of Waukesha, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2019 at his home at the age of 51. He was born in Waukesha on January 15, 1968, the son of Apolonia “Pablo” and Rose Mary (nee Kinney) Castro. He will be sadly missed by his sister-in-law Renee (fiancé DeWayne Contreras) Amundsen and his great niece Aislin Rogers...

Shirley Ann Juncker Johnson

Shirley Ann Juncker Johnson

Jan 31, 2019

Shirley A. (Juncker) Johnson, age 84, of Waukesha, died peacefully at home under hospice care and surrounded by her family in Waukesha, Wisconsin on January 31, 2019. Born May 22, 1934 in Belleville, Illinois to the late Aaron and Elizabeth Juncker, Shirley grew up in Batavia, Illinois and went to North Park College in Chicago and Tulane University in New...

Katie Lee Marlin

Katie Lee Marlin

Jan 30, 2019

Katie Lee Marlin of Pewaukee passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 32. She was born in Milwaukee on July 23, 1986 the daughter of Robert and Charmaine (nee Koeppl) Schulz. On July 21, 2012 she married James “Jim” Marlin at St. Paul Catholic Church in Genesee Depot. She was a 2005...

John Zass Ii

John Zass Ii

Jan 29, 2019

John H. Zass II, of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at his home at the age of 64. He was born on January 2, 1955, in Milwaukee, the son of John and Mildred (nee Koester) Zass. He was a 1973 graduate of Waukesha South High School. He had worked for Herker Trucking for 20 years and was the...

Michael J. Hillmann

Michael J. Hillmann

Jan 29, 2019

Michael “Mike” J. Hillmann of Waukesha, formerly of Eagle River died on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 52. He was born in Milwaukee on March 7, 1966 the son of Milton and Darlene (nee Greuel) Hillmann. Mike spent half of his life in Eagle River and grew up in the outdoors, which he...

Alberto Duran Hernandez

Alberto Duran Hernandez

Jan 24, 2019

Alberto Duran Hernandez of Waukesha died on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Froedtert Hospital at the age of 78. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on June 17, 1940 the son of Antonio and Ofelia (nee Duran) Hernandez. Alberto worked for Navistar for 40 years, retiring in 2005. He was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He...

John Charles Bousman

John Charles Bousman

Jan 24, 2019

John Charles Bousman of Waukesha, died on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 75. He was born in Norway, Michigan on March 31, 1943 the son of John Harrison and Christine Mary (nee Rostagno) Bousman. John married Mary Kochevar in Waukesha on September 22, 1978. He served his country in the United States Army...

Gustavo "Gus" G. Chavez Jr.

Gustavo "Gus" G. Chavez Jr.

Jan 22, 2019

Gustavo “Gus” G. Chavez Jr. of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 69. He was born in Waukesha on June 15, 1949 the son of Gustavo and Cruz (nee Garcia) Chavez Sr. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army from January 1967 until his...

Judith A. Stoiber

Judith A. Stoiber

Jan 17, 2019

Judith A. Stoiber, born to Eternal Life Jan. 17, 2019 at age 82. She was born in 1936 the daughter of Alonzo and Ellen Henderson and was a 1954 graduate of Messmer High School. She was a 50-year member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Loving mother of Jeanne (Paul) Durfee, Elizabeth (Michael) Wenzel, William (Mary) Stoiber, Mary (Michael) Rekoske,...

Dale H. Andrus

Dale H. Andrus

Jan 17, 2019

Dale Herbert Andrus of Oconomowoc went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Lake Country Health Services in Oconomowoc at the age of 71. He was born in Hustisford, Wisconsin on February 20, 1947 the son of Mann Omar and Laverne Mae (nee Eckert) Andrus. He was preceded in death on January 10, 2015, by his...

Richard "Dick" T. Mason

Richard "Dick" T. Mason

Jan 16, 2019

Richard “Dick” T. Mason of Waukesha, formerly of Milwaukee passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at AngelsGrace Hospice, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the age of 76. He was born in Milwaukee on July 27, 1942 the son of Richard V. and Virginia (nee Dailey) Mason. He proudly served his country in the United States Air...

Christopher John Sheridan Sr.

Christopher John Sheridan Sr.

Jan 15, 2019

Christopher John Sheridan, Sr., age 88, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Avalon Square in Waukesha, WI on January 15, 2019. Chris was born on December 6, 1930, in Burlington, WI to Philip and Clara Sheridan. Preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jude M. Sheridan (nee Hartz), and his siblings Ethel Schenkenberg, Lester Johnson, Edna Calvano, and...

Meta A. Peters

Meta A. Peters

Jan 15, 2019

Meta A. Peters of Waukesha died on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at LindenGrove in Waukesha at the age of 89. She was born in Fond du Lac on September 19, 1929 the daughter of William and Norma Verdien. On November 22, 1948 she married Robert J. Peters in Waupun, WI; he preceded her in death on May 7, 2010. Together...

Rosemary "Sis" Collins

Rosemary "Sis" Collins

Jan 14, 2019

Rosemary “Sis” Collins of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the age of 96. She was born in Marshfield, WI on December 14, 1922 the daughter of LJ and Rose (nee Leitner) Collins. Rosemary attended St. Joseph Catholic School and worked at Pat and Mike’s Drive-In in Waukesha. She was a charter member of St. Mary...

Janice R. Krause

Janice R. Krause

Jan 11, 2019

Janice R. Krause, of Waukesha, died on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek at the age of 79. She was born in Black River Falls, WI on September 25, 1939, the daughter of Edward and Gladys (nee Watson) Matysik. Janice grew up in Fairchild, WI where she attended grade school and high school. She married her...

Ruth M. Turner

Ruth M. Turner

Jan 10, 2019

Ruth M. Turner of Pewaukee passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at LindenGrove in Waukesha at the age of 87. She was born in Menominee, MI on November 1, 1931 the daughter of Edwin and Edna (nee Carlson) Henes. She earned her bachelor’s degree in home economics from Michigan State University. She...

Linda M. Johnson

Linda M. Johnson

Jan 10, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Linda M. Johnson, of Waukesha, announces her peaceful passing at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the age of 65. She was born in Milwaukee on December 2, 1953 the daughter of John and Barbara (nee Lovett) Dietz. Linda was an excellent cook, enjoyed baking,...