Obituaries

Virginia M. Hanson

Virginia M. Hanson

Jun 1, 2018

Virginia M. Hanson, of Greenfield, died Friday, June 1, 2018 at Vitas Ruth Hospice in West Allis at the age of 95. She was born on November 28, 1922, the daughter of Walter and Mary (nee Schumacher) Zellmer. On October 16, 1943 she married Robert F. Hanson, he preceded her in death on July 21, 2013. She is survived by...

Steven Donald Tauke

Steven Donald Tauke

May 25, 2018

Steven D. Tauke, 63, of the Town of Genesee died at his home on Friday, May 25, 2018 of natural causes. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa on January 17, 1955 the son of Donald and Frances (nee: Feltes) Tauke. He was a 1973 graduate of Wahlert High School in Dubuque, Iowa, and went on to receive his Bachelor Degree...

Mary C. Estenik

Mary C. Estenik

May 25, 2018

Mary C. Estenik of Waukesha passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Seasons Hospice at the age of 82. She was born in Fort Atkinson, WI on February 20, 1936 the daughter of Clarence “Chuck” and Marian (nee Bendig) Mueller. Mary earned her bachelor’s degree from UW-Whitewater and was a beloved elementary teacher for the New Berlin School District....

Helen M Smith

Helen M Smith

May 24, 2018

Helen M. Smith of Waukesha died Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the age of 93. She was born on July 30, 1924 the daughter of Francis and Helen (nee: Fitzsimons) Caldwell. She attended St. Michael’s Grade School, graduated from Holy Angels Academy High School and earned her teaching degree from Marquette University. Helen was a Catholic school teacher and taught...

Rosemary J. Eckley

Rosemary J. Eckley

May 22, 2018

Rosemary J. Eckley, of Hales Corners, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at her home at the age of 69. She was born on September 5, 1948, the daughter of Harry and Phyllis Brady. She will be sadly missed by her sons Steven (Shannon) Eckley of Rhinelander, Mark Eckley of Fredonia and Colin (Kari) Eckley of Mukwonago. Dear grandmother...

Esmeralda "Mary" G. Hernandez

Esmeralda "Mary" G. Hernandez

May 18, 2018

Esmeralda “Mary” G. Hernandez passed away peacefully on Friday, May 18, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family at the age of 68. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 5, 1949 the daughter of Adolf and Adele (nee Martinez) Garcia. Mary had a zest for life and lived life to the fullest. She was always the...

Margaret Link

Margaret Link

May 13, 2018

Margaret Link (nee Davy) of Waukesha died on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 90. She was born at home on August 27, 1927 to Willard and Viola (nee Collins) Davy in the town of Ashippun, WI. She attended Badger School for 6 years or as it was called then, Davy School, where the land...

Robert "Bob" J. Ruekert

Robert "Bob" J. Ruekert

May 11, 2018

Robert “Bob” J. Ruekert of Waukesha died unexpectedly on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 68. He was born in Waukesha on August 29, 1949 the son of William and Catherine (nee Ranstead) Ruekert Sr. He was a 1967 graduate of Catholic Memorial High School. Upon graduating, he proudly served two tours of duty...

Shirley Hope Kuester

Shirley Hope Kuester

May 9, 2018

A longtime Waukesha resident passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the age of 89. She was born in the town of Lynn, Clark Co., WI on April 20, 1929 the daughter of Carl and Blanche (nee Wittke) Sternitzky. On June 5, 1948 she married her beloved husband Henry in Loyal, WI;...

Harold "Bud" C. Baker Jr.

Harold "Bud" C. Baker Jr.

May 9, 2018

Harold “Bud” C. Baker Jr. of Pewaukee passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the age of 62. He was born in Waukesha on October 29, 1955 the son of Harold Clyde and Mary Helen (nee Mayer) Baker Sr. Bud attended St. Joseph School, was a 1973 graduate of...

Thor C. Bemann

Thor C. Bemann

May 8, 2018

Thor C. Bemann, beloved son and superhero of Brett and Ann (Olhava) Bemann became an angel on May 8, 2018 at the young age of 6 days old. He was born May 2, 2018 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by his big sister Eleanor along with his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins....

Jack G. Dull

Jack G. Dull

May 8, 2018

Jack G. Dull, of Wales, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 78. He was born in Steuben, WI on February 22, 1940 the 4th of seven sons born to Gifford Ray and Theresa Theodore (nee Olson) Dull. Jack was a farm boy and grew up in southwest Wisconsin. He proudly served...

Peggy L. Schirmacher

Peggy L. Schirmacher

May 4, 2018

Peggy L. Schirmacher, of Hartford, died unexpectedly Friday, May 4, 2018 at her residence at the age of 70. She was born May 4, 1948, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Harvey and Margaret (Schnurr) Tetzlaff. She was a graduate of Brookfield Central High School. On June 14, 1969 she married Kenneth Schirmacher at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Waukesha. She...

Lenore A. Halverson

Lenore A. Halverson

May 2, 2018

Lenore A. Halverson, died May 2, 2018 at the age of 96. She is survived by her children, Mary Christianson, Dorothy (Sven) Kroner, Barbara Martin and Robert (Alice) Thomas, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Further survived by her brothers, Robert Audley and LaVern (Jean) Audley, sister-in-law Ramona Audley other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her first husband Lloyd...

Arthur W. Mayo

Arthur W. Mayo

Apr 30, 2018

Arthur W. Mayo a lifelong resident of Waukesha and Wales, WI died on Monday, April 30, 2018 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 86. He was born in Wales on July 4, 1931 the son of Rose Tessman. He was a 1949 graduate of Waukesha High School and then attended Iowa State University in Ames, IA. Arthur then proudly...

Joanne M. Mccaffery (Nee Daiker)

Joanne M. Mccaffery (Nee Daiker)

Apr 27, 2018

Joanne M. McCaffery (nee Daiker) of Waukesha was born to Eternal Life on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the age of 74. She was born in Fond du Lac, WI on September 3, 1943 the daughter of Joseph and Alice (nee Stork) Daiker. She was a 1961 graduate of Catholic Memorial High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Mount...

Gerald R. Tallman

Gerald R. Tallman

Apr 27, 2018

Gerald R. Tallman of Waukesha formerly of Milwaukee and Appleton died on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Virginia Health & Rehab at the age of 84. He was born June 27, 1933 in Chetek, WI and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Burial with full military honors will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at...

Kenneth "Ken" Hall

Kenneth "Ken" Hall

Apr 22, 2018

"Ken Hall, a bright and witty entrepreneur, environmentalist, community activist, public servant, writer, cyclist, loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather - passed away peacefully on April 22, 2018. He was surrounded by his family and fought valiantly against aggressive brain cancer. Inspired by his love for prairies, Ken will be buried in a burial shroud decorated by his children...

Edward Buerger Md

Edward Buerger Md

Apr 22, 2018

Edward J. Buerger MD of Waukesha died on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee at the age of 87. He was born in Milwaukee on September 25, 1930 the son of Edward A. and Maywin (nee Lilly) Buerger. He proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Corps. Edward earned his MD from...

Judith "Judy" E. Huebner

Judith "Judy" E. Huebner

Apr 20, 2018

Judith “Judy” E. Huebner, age 77, of Waukesha died on Fri., April 20, 2018 at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. She was born in Milwaukee on July 29, 1940 the daughter of Walter Bernard and Lydia Esther (nee Knoll) Brueggeman. Judy was a 1958 graduate of Waukesha South High School, a longtime member of St Luke’s Lutheran Church and was a...