Obituaries

Mr. Robert Putney

Mr. Robert Putney

Oct 31, 2019

Robert Putney, of Waukesha, died Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his residence at the age of 92. He was born in Topsham, VT, on July 10, 1927, the son of Ara and Vera (nee Towse) Putney. On October 24, 1953 he married the former Phyllis Dodge, she preceded him in death on June 4, 2001. He proudly served his country...

Bryce Hunt Gigous

Bryce Hunt Gigous

Oct 31, 2019

Bryce Hunt Gigous, age 93, of Waukesha, WI passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, October 31, 2019. He was born May 8, 1926 in Waukesha to Ina (Hunt) and Andrew McKinley Gigous. Bryce served in the United States Army as an Army Corporal in WWII from 1944 to 1946 and stationed in the Philippines. He...

Mary A. Navin

Mary A. Navin

Oct 30, 2019

Mary A. Navin a longtime Waukesha resident passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at AngelsGrace Hospice on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the age of 80. She was born in Plat, WI on May 15, 1939 the daughter of Ralph and Anna (nee Kiley) Navin. Mary was a devoted elementary school teacher and reading teacher for...

Rolland L. Fletcher

Rolland L. Fletcher

Oct 28, 2019

Rolland L. Fletcher of Waukesha, formerly of New York, died on Monday, October 28, 2019 at his residence at the age of 92. He was born in Emily, Minnesota on July 6, 1927 the son of Lester and Ruth (nee Macy) Fletcher. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Miltonvale Wesleyan College in 1949. While in college he loved singing in...

Jean J. Pedek

Jean J. Pedek

Oct 28, 2019

Jean J. Pedek of Waukesha died on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 73. She was born in West Allis on July 26, 1946. She will be sadly missed by her children, Kristi (Jason) Deckert and Chad (Jennifer) Pedek, her grandchildren, Ty and Taylor Deckert and Declan Pedek, her brother, James Zielski and fiancée...

Robert "Bob" E. Rolli

Robert "Bob" E. Rolli

Oct 23, 2019

Robert “Bob” Rolli, 72, passed to the other side on October 23, 2019. Beloved husband of Edee (Deakin) Rolli. Cherished Dad of Noelle (Kurt) Cychosz and Michelle (Bob) Watson. Dearest Pop-Pop of Robbie (Sara) and Ricky Watson and Tori and Jessica Cychosz. Preceded in death by parents Don and June Rolli and brother John Rolli. Survived by sister Julie (Tim)...

William A Lapaz

William A Lapaz

Oct 21, 2019

William “Bill” A. LaPaz of Waukesha died on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 51. He was born in Waukesha on October 15, 1968 the son of Robert and Kathleen (nee Martin) LaPaz. He was a 1986 graduate of Waukesha North High School, attended UW-Whitewater, UW-Waukesha and WCTC and earned an associate degree in...

Pedro "Buddy" S. Gonzalez Iii

Pedro "Buddy" S. Gonzalez Iii

Oct 21, 2019

Pedro “Buddy” S. Gonzalez III became an angel on Monday, October 21, 2019 just 4 days before his 2nd birthday. He was born in Waukesha on October 25, 2017 the precious son of Pedro Jr. and Amber (nee Dable) Gonzalez. Buddy was an adventurous little boy who could light up the room with his cute smile and big eyes. He...

Michael Louis Southard

Michael Louis Southard

Oct 20, 2019

Michael Louis Southard, age 76, passed away peacefully to join his savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, October 20, 2019 with his family by his side. Michael was a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School and was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army. He was a US Postal Carrier in Waukesha for 42 years. Michael was a believer...

Eugene A. Engnath

Eugene A. Engnath

Oct 16, 2019

Eugene A. Engnath died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 at the age of 82. He was born in White Creek, Adams County, Wisconsin on November 9th, 1936 – the son of August and Elizabeth (nee Fenner) Engnath. He was a 1954 graduate of Waukesha High School and on June 29, 1957 he married Donna Snyder. During high school, he...

Fritz M. Halsall

Fritz M. Halsall

Oct 14, 2019

Fritz M. Halsall, of Waukesha, died Monday, October 14, 2019 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 96. He was born on December 23, 1922, in Bluefields, Nicaragua, the son of William and Mathilda (nee Jaentschke) Halsall. On April 4, 1951 he married Olivia (nee Tom) Halsall in Nicaragua. Over the years Fritz has been know by many names “Jack”,...

Therese "Terrie" Stoper

Therese "Terrie" Stoper

Oct 9, 2019

Therese “Terrie” Stoper, of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at her home at the age of 50. She was born in Milwaukee on July 20, 1969, the daughter of David Lumley and Jean (nee Savage) Ringer. On January 14, 2005 she was united in marriage to Jeffrey Stoper. She will be sadly missed by her husband Jeffrey,...

Phillip J. Strazzinski

Phillip J. Strazzinski

Oct 6, 2019

Phillip J. Strazzinski formerly of Racine, died on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at AngelsGrace Hospice surrounded by his loving family at the age of 82. He was born in Swanson, MI on August 23, 1937 the oldest of four children of John and Mary (nee Susko) Strazzinski. Phillip attended Michigan State’s Agriculture Program from 1955 to 1956. On May 2,...

Michael P Sweeney

Michael P Sweeney

Oct 6, 2019

Michael “Mike” P. Sweeney of Waukesha died on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 72. He was born in Staples, MN on June 22, 1947 the son of Gerald and Thelma (nee Peyer) Sweeney. On December 12, 1981 he married Darcy Spellman in New Berlin. He was a hard worker and owned Mike Sweeney Construction...

Angeleene "Angie" M. Butler

Angeleene "Angie" M. Butler

Oct 5, 2019

Angeleene “Angie” M. Butler a lifelong Waukesha resident was born to Eternal Life on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Seasons Hospice at age 83. She was born in Waukesha on June 14, 1936 the daughter of James and Ruth (nee Rich) Marone. She was a member of the first graduating class of Catholic Memorial High School in 1954. On June...

Richard "Dick" H. Pfeiffer

Richard "Dick" H. Pfeiffer

Oct 3, 2019

Richard “Dick” H. Pfeiffer of Pewaukee died on Thursday, October 3, 2019 surrounded by his family at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 76. He was born in Milwaukee on January 10, 1943 the son of Anthony and Lillian (nee Luepke) Pfeiffer. Dick was a graduate of Boys Tech High School and earned his Civil Engineering degree from UW-Milwaukee....

Wayne G. Harland

Wayne G. Harland

Oct 1, 2019

Wayne G. Harland of Lodi, formerly of Waukesha died on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the age of 87. He was born in Pewaukee on August 11, 1932 the son of William and Louise Harland. Wayne had a love for the outdoors and spent most of his life working as a tree trimmer. He enjoyed Karaoke, country music, especially Johnny...

Bernadette C. Deemer

Bernadette C. Deemer

Sep 22, 2019

Bernadette Catherine Deemer (nee Wedyck) of Waukesha died on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at the age of 79. She was born in Waukesha on September 2, 1940 the daughter of Walter and Irene (nee Belger) Wedyck. A resident of Waukesha for 78 of her 79 years, she was well known for her love of baking, and her generosity in sharing...

Martin R. Dable

Martin R. Dable

Sep 19, 2019

Martin R. Dable, longtime Waukesha funeral director died on Thursday, September 19, 2019 surrounded by his family at AngelsGrace Hospice at age 83. He was born in Waukesha on June 7, 1936 the son of the late Clarence Russell and Anna Catherine (nee Schipp) Dable. Martin attended Duplainville Elementary School, a one room schoolhouse, before attending Catholic Memorial High School...

Guadalupe Lazcano

Guadalupe Lazcano

Sep 15, 2019

Guadalupe Lazcano- Reyes passed away at 11:55 PM on September 15th, 2019. Guadalupe “Lupe” was born December 29th,1949 in El Potrero de los Indios Durango, Mexico the daughter of Rafael and Guadalupe (Reyes) Lazcano. She arrived to Waukesha on February of 1974. She will always be remembered as a strong, determined, and independent women. She was a storyteller and knew...