Obituaries
Gabriele LaJoie
Sep 2, 2023
B Gabriele La Joie (née Schulte zu Berge von Groote)
September 11, 1939 - September 2, 2023
Gabriele La Joie, a remarkable woman of indomitable spirit and grace, passed away on September 2, 2023, at the age of 83. Born in Berlin, Germany on September 11, 1939, she was a tenacious survivor from a young age. Her early...
Frank Hedgcock
Aug 30, 2023
Surrounded by his family, Frank McCaskill Hedgcock passed away August 30, 2023 in Edina, Minnesota. Frank was born July 1, 1936 in the living room of his parents, John and Virginia (McCaskill) Hedgcock in Jerseyville, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Illinois, Urbana, and pursued a master’s degree at Kansas State University, Manhattan. In 1959 he was stationed with...
George Wayne Morrison
Aug 30, 2023
George Wayne Morrison’s last words were “I just want to push that Magic Button.” God pushed that magic button on August 30, 2023 and George departed this life.
George was born January 28, 1953 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Joyce M. James and John C. Morrison. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout. He was employed on December 19, 1977 by...
Linda Rose Rodriguez
Aug 30, 2023
Linda Rose Rodriguez a longtime Waukesha resident passed away and joined her husband, Juan in Heaven on Tuesday, August 30, 2023, at the age of 72. She was born in Eagle, WI on August 16, 1951, the daughter of Orval and Betty (nee Moore) Ernsting. She attended Mukwonago High School, was a faithful member at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church...
Evelyn "Evie" J. Stencel
Aug 27, 2023
Evelyn “Evie” J. Stencel a longtime Waukesha resident joined her husband, Tom, in Heaven while surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the age of 88. She was born in the town of Lake, WI on July 3, 1935 the daughter of Henry and Rose Mary (nee Sell) Collard. Evie proudly worked in several capacities at Lowell...
Franklin D. Badciong
Aug 26, 2023
Franklin “Frank” D. Badciong a longtime Wales resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the age of 90. He was born in Waukesha on July 10, 1933 the son of Henry and Hazel (nee Grant) Badciong. On June 25, 1960, he married his beloved wife, Anna Mae (Schuster) Badciong; she preceded him in death on November...
Alexander "Alex" R. Vazquez
Aug 24, 2023
In Loving Memory of Alexander "Alex" R. Vazquez
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Alexander "Alex" R. Vazquez, a caring and compassionate soul who touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. Alex's journey began on December 27, 2000, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he was born to his loving parents, Roberto...
Shirley M. Kraft
Aug 23, 2023
Shirley M. Kraft, 84, was joyfully reunited with Christ and her beloved fur-children, Maggie, Sophie, Dusty and Sugar-Bear on August 23, 2023. Her brother Dale Kraft Sr. and her brother-in-law Doug Smith also welcome her into heaven.
Shirley was born on July 13, 1939 to Herbert and Gladys (Glamm) Kraft, the second of five children. She graduated from Oconomowoc...
Joanne "Jo" A. Buth
Aug 23, 2023
Joanne “Jo” Buth of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at AngelsGrace Hospice at age 87. She was born in Oconomowoc on June 28, 1936, the daughter of Ernest and Ethel (nee Haesemeyer) Kraft. On November 4, 1962, she married Lloyd Buth; he preceded her in death on July 26, 2018. Jo was a longtime member of...
Margaret "Marge" L. Weidman
Aug 22, 2023
Margaret “Marge” L. Weidman a lifelong Waukesha resident passed away peacefully at her home at Avalon Square on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the age of 99. She was born in Waukesha on July 10, 1924 the daughter of John and Nellie (nee Murphy) Price. She grew up on the family farm, J.J. Price Dairy Farm and was a 1942...
Shirley J. Kuepfer
Aug 19, 2023
Shirley Joyce Kuepfer, 91, of Waukesha, died peacefully Saturday, August 19, 2023, at home with her family by her side. Shirley was born in Cudahy, raised on the southside of Milwaukee by her parents Clarence and Sophie (nee:Dedynski) Zych, and graduated from South Division High School. Shirley was married to her loving husband Ernest Kuepfer for 50 years....
Benicio A. Aparicio
Aug 19, 2023
Benicio Alberto Aparicio Gomez of Waukesha and San Rafael de Oriente, El Salvador passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the age of 75 while surrounded by family. He was born in El Salvador on February 24, 1948 the son of Aquilino Aparicio and Teodosa Gomez.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Marta Ortez de...
Mirian Hidalgo
Aug 19, 2023
In loving memory of Mirian Hidalgo of Waukesha, who passed away on August 19, 2023, at the age of 71, her vibrant spirit and zest for life will forever be cherished. Born on September 8, 1951, in Callao, Peru, Mirian was the daughter of Rafael Hidalgo and Exilda Perez. Her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew...
Patricia M. Bacon
Aug 19, 2023
Patricia M. Bacon (nee Koehler) of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 82. She was born in Waukesha on March 9, 1941 the daughter of Arnold and Leah Marie (nee Flanagan) Koehler. She attended Marillac College in St. Louis, MO before returning to Waukesha and earning her nursing degree at...
Richard "Dick" Allen Carlson
Aug 16, 2023
Richard “Dick” Allen Carlson, of Wales, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He was born at Goerke’s Corners August 7, 1930, the son of Rudolph and Helen (Coleman) Carlson. Richard was raised at Goerke’s Corners and Lakeview Drive, Pewaukee until he entered the United States Army. He was stationed at Sandia Base, New Mexico during the Korean...
Guido Vetta
Aug 15, 2023
Guido Vetta of Brookfield formerly of West Allis died on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the age of 89. He was born in Waukesha on March 2, 1934 the son of Pasquale and Mary (nee Mattiacci) Vetta. Guido was a 1952 graduate of Waukesha High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a bargain...
Kelly Ann Halverson
Aug 14, 2023
Kelly A. Halverson, daughter of Donald and Janet (Hinn), passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at the age of 57. Kelly was the beloved sister of Todd (Amy) and Chris Halverson. She was the proud aunt of Bryan (Stephanie) and Jacob (Keanan) Halverson. A beloved friend of Jill Miorana, Jeanne Riemer, and Susan Kollver. She was preceded in death...
Thomas "Tom" L Smith
Aug 13, 2023
Thomas L. Smith, 89, of Waukesha, passed away at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Sunday, August 13, 2023. He was born in Milwaukee, on July 1, 1934, the son of Leroy and Minta (nee: Laughlin) Smith. He founded Tom’s Heating Services in 1954.
He will be sadly missed by his devoted daughters, ReAnn (Scott) Holmes, Sue (Chris) Chier, Marjorie Svanoe and...
William P. Schuster II
Aug 11, 2023
William P. Schuster II, March 4, 1929 - August 11, 2023
Bill’s journey through life ended peacefully on August 11, 2023, at Avalon Square. He had achieved the ripe young age of 94. During his final days he was surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who all adored him. Bill was born in Milwaukee in 1929, the son of...
Marcella "Marcy" A. Hoeft
Aug 11, 2023
Marcella A. Hoeft, nee Hanrahan, daughter of Cyril and Armella (Becker), passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 at the age of 91. Marcy was the beloved mother of: Mary (Kent) Smith; the late Michael (Edie) Hoeft; James (Kathy) Hoeft; Kathleen (Jeffrey) Hightaian; and Suzanne (Dave) Millsaps. She was the proud grandmother of Michelle (the late Sam) Agnew, Daniel, Kaylee...
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