Obituaries

John C. Musiak

John C. Musiak

Dec 20, 2018

John C. Musiak, of the town of Waukesha, died Thursday, December 20, 2018 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 84. He was born on April 8, 1934, in Greenfield, MA, the son of Frank and Gladys (nee Cebula) Musiak. On August 25, 1962 he married Carole (nee Dejnak) Musiak in Turners Falls, MA. John proudly served his country in...

Robbie D. Bickerstaff

Robbie D. Bickerstaff

Dec 20, 2018

Robbie Denise Bickerstaff age 61 of Waukesha died on Thursday, December 20, 2018. She was born to Gloria Bickerstaff but raised by the late Jeff and Addie Davis in Birmingham, AL whom she called her parents. She gave her life to Christ at an early age at Zion Springs Baptist Church Birmingham, AL. She graduated from Woodlawn High School Class...

Jo Ann Gummo

Jo Ann Gummo

Dec 19, 2018

Jo Ann Gummo of Eagle passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at her home at the age of 63. She was born in Port Washington on August 17, 1955 the daughter of Joseph and Shirley (nee Berndt) Schroeder. She was a 1973 graduate of New Berlin West High School. On December 30, 1989 she married Robert Gummo in...

Mildred L. Best

Mildred L. Best

Dec 18, 2018

Mildred “Millie” Louise (nee Fry) Best, of Waukesha, formerly of Eau Claire, died on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at the age of 97. She was born in Fall Creek, Wisconsin on May 24, 1921, the daughter of Fred and Louise (nee Steinke) Fry. Millie was a Fall Creek High graduate and a University of Eau Claire graduate where she studied...

John A. A. "Jack" Kaepernick

John A. A. "Jack" Kaepernick

Dec 17, 2018

John A.A. “Jack” Kaepernick, of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 17, 2018 at The Virginia Health and Rehab. Center at the age of 79. He was born in Waukesha, WI on March 12, 1939, the son of Alvin R. and Mildred B. (nee Knoblauch) Kaepernick. Jack proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1961-1965. On December...

Jean Sorensen

Jean Sorensen

Dec 17, 2018

Jean Sorensen (nee Wirth) of Waukesha passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, December 17, 2018 at her home at Avalon Square at the age of 91. She was born in Milwaukee on April 17, 1927 the daughter of Frank Valentine and Bernice Ida (nee Benz) Wirth. On June 14, 1947 she married her beloved husband David Frank Sorensen...

Gordon "Gordy" Ray Caucutt

Gordon "Gordy" Ray Caucutt

Dec 15, 2018

On December 15th, 2018 the world lost a wonderful man. Gordon “Gordy” R. Caucutt of Waukesha died at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 70. He was born in Hillsboro on December 24, 1947 the son of Arwin and Ruby (nee Sneath) Caucutt. On April 6, 1968 he married Elizabeth “Liz” Forkes at St. Luke Catholic Church in Brookfield....

Lewis H Callow

Lewis H Callow

Dec 13, 2018

Lewis H. Callow, 79, of Waukesha died Thursday December 13, 2018 at Clearview Nursing Home in Juneau, WI. He was born in Waukesha June 9, 1939 the son of Samuel and Dorrice (nee: Butler) Callow. He is survived by his niece Lori Callow of Waukesha. Lewis was preceded in death by his sister Lois Callow. He will be interred in...

John M. Vick

John M. Vick

Dec 12, 2018

John M. Vick, of Waukesha, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Linden Heights at the age of 70. He was born in Waukesha on June 27, 1948, the son of John H. and Hazel (nee Vorpahl) Vick. He was an avid Packer and Brewer fan. He is survived by his brothers William Vick of Thailand and Steven (Maria) Vick of...

Bernard "Bernie" C. Shulfer

Bernard "Bernie" C. Shulfer

Dec 11, 2018

Bernard “Bernie” C. Shulfer of Waukesha found eternal peace following a brief illness on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the age of 67. He was born in Stevens Point, WI on November 29, 1951 the son of Edwin and Evelyn (nee Klish) Shulfer. Bernie proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He received two honorable discharges, his first...

Scott R. Townsend

Scott R. Townsend

Dec 11, 2018

Scott R. Townsend, of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at his home at the age of 38. He was born in Dubuque, IA on August 7, 1980, the son of Kay Foster and Harry Townsend. Scott was a 1999 graduate of West High School and had attended classes at WCTC and ITT Tech. In 2015 he was...

Hubert F. Bodwin

Hubert F. Bodwin

Dec 9, 2018

Hubert F. Bodwin of Waukesha, formerly of Milwaukee and Florida, was born to Eternal Life at his residence at Summit Woods, Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the age of 95. He was born in Neillsville, Wisconsin on October 4, 1923 the son of Benjamin and Hattie (nee Susa) Bodwin. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during...

Aurora A. Tallinger

Aurora A. Tallinger

Dec 9, 2018

Aurora A. Tallinger a lifelong Waukesha resident died unexpectedly Sunday, December 9, 2018 at age 53. She was born April 20, 1965 the daughter Robert and Janet (nee Witmeyer) Tallinger Sr. She is survived by her brothers Robert (Michelle) Tallinger, Jr. and Ronald (Dawn) Tallinger both of Waukesha, nieces and nephews, Jessica (Kevin Kuss) Tallinger, Robert John (Claire) Tallinger III,...

Gerald "Jerry" E. Kline

Gerald "Jerry" E. Kline

Dec 7, 2018

Gerald “Jerry” E. Kline a lifelong Waukesha resident passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the age of 65. He was born in Waukesha on June 29, 1953 the son of Gene and Connie (nee Brehm) Kline. He was a 1971 graduate of South High School. Jerry worked for nearly 30 years at Bimex as a CNC Programmer...

Lois B. Geigel

Lois B. Geigel

Dec 5, 2018

Lois B. Geigel of Waukesha, formerly a longtime New Berlin resident, died on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Kensington Care at the age of 88. She was born in Marshfield, WI on February 4, 1930 the daughter of Verland and Marietta (nee Chamberlin) Richardson. She was a 1949 graduate of Monroe High School. On April 11, 1949 she married Clifford...

Paul T. Kwak

Paul T. Kwak

Dec 4, 2018

Kwak, Paul T. - Born March 18, 1959. Paul died of natural causes Dec. 4, 2018. He is survived by his parents Tom & Pat (Cook) Kwak and siblings; Susan (John) Stalewski, John, Caroline (Mike) Enderlin, Judy (Vern) Dougherty, Jim (Kristin) and Tom F. (Tricia), and many friends and relatives. A private ceremony will be held. Contributions are appreciated to...

Doris M. Ducey

Doris M. Ducey

Dec 3, 2018

Doris M. Ducey (nee Hardy) of Spring Lake, Michigan passed away peacefully in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin on Monday, December 3, 2018 at the age of 86. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 15, 1932 the daughter of Harry and Helen Hardy. On July 13, 1951 she married her husband, Walter J. Ducey Sr. in Chicago; he preceded her in...

Rev. Dr. Lawrence "Red" Sinclair

Rev. Dr. Lawrence "Red" Sinclair

Nov 30, 2018

Rev. Dr. Lawrence “Red” Sinclair of Waukesha passed away at Linden Grove Mukwonago November 30, 2018. He was born in Chicago September 19, 1930 the son of James and Helen (nee: Thompson) Sinclair. He graduated from Carroll College, McCormack Seminary, and Johns Hopkins University. He was a professor of Religious Studies at Carroll College for 39 years. He is survived...

Helen M Hill

Helen M Hill

Nov 30, 2018

Helen M. Hill of Waukesha passed away at Hartland Terrace November 30, 2018. She was born in Waukesha September 7, 1924 the daughter of Fred and Charlotte (nee: Babcock) Scheets. In 1965 she married Roy L. Hill. He preceded her in death on December 10, 2006 after 41 years of marriage. She had been an active member of the Order...

Gerald "Jerry" T. Bennett

Gerald "Jerry" T. Bennett

Nov 29, 2018

Gerald “Jerry” “Hub” T. Bennett of Waukesha passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 29, 2018 surrounded by the love of his family at the age of 78. He was born in Waukesha on December 16, 1939 the son of James and Helen (nee Glitz) Bennett. On April 1, 1966 he married his beloved wife, Elaine (Wendt); she...