Obituaries

David L. Dix

David L. Dix

Jan 21, 2018

David L. Dix, Sr. died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. He was 81 years old. A graduate of Waukesha High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, David also served in the U.S. Army. Professionally, David was an interior designer, a cab driver, a realtor and ultimately, an artist. Creative endeavors, especially writing were his favorite pursuits....

Michael "Mike" A. Pfeiffer

Michael "Mike" A. Pfeiffer

Jan 19, 2018

Michael "Mike" A. Pfeiffer of Chicago, formerly of Pewaukee found peace on Friday, January 19, 2018 at the age of 27. He was born in Waukesha, WI on Oct. 12, 1990 the son of Russell and Denise (nee Braeger) Pfeiffer. He was a 2009 graduate of Pewaukee High School, a 2013 graduate of UW-Parkside and spent the last several years...

Dennis P. Dougherty

Dennis P. Dougherty

Jan 19, 2018

Dennis P. Dougherty of Waukesha passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at the age of 75. He was born in Milwaukee on October 28, 1942 the son of William and Gertrude (nee Gromowski) Dougherty. Dennis proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following a career as an HVAC technician, he enjoyed working as a driver for Goodwill...

Marlene D. Brunner

Marlene D. Brunner

Jan 18, 2018

Marlene D. Brunner, of the town of Waukesha, passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the age of 84. She was born in Milwaukee, on June 7, 1933, the daughter of Edward and Helen (nee Bruss) Lasky. She was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she was a member...

Linda Mary Smith

Linda Mary Smith

Jan 14, 2018

Linda Mary Smith, of Waukesha, passed away January 14, 2018 at Elmbrook Memorial Hospital at the age of 64. She was born on September 7, 1953, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Phillip and Irene (nee Doro) Pfersch. Beloved wife of James Smith. Survived by sisters, Karen Hess (nee Pfersch), and Harriet Pfersch (Mark Steckhahn). Dear sister-in-law of Robert Smith and...

Joyce Ellen Plehn

Joyce Ellen Plehn

Jan 12, 2018

Joyce E. Plehn of Waukesha, formerly of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2018 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 89. She was born in Ionia, Michigan on April 19, 1928 the daughter of Edward and Emma (nee Orlaski) Miller. On June 21, 1947 she married Raymond Plehn; he preceded her in death on February 25, 2009....

Isabel C. Uihlein

Isabel C. Uihlein

Jan 12, 2018

Isabel C. Uihlein a lifelong New Berlin resident peacefully passed to Eternal Life on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Care-Age of Brookfield surrounded by her family at the age of 96. She was born in New Berlin on April 29, 1921 the daughter of Rudolph and Walburga (nee Schlosser) Pischinger. Isabel was a longtime beautician in the Waukesha area. She...

Jacqualine "Jackie" Bell

Jacqualine "Jackie" Bell

Jan 11, 2018

Jacqualine “Jackie” Bell of Waukesha, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully Jan. 11, 2018 at age 86. She was born in Milwaukee on May 23, 1931 the daughter of Raymond and Leah Bridge. Jackie loved the ocean, doing puzzles and trips to the casino. She is survived by her sons Ray, Randy and Larry Bell, nieces and nephews, Becky (Ray)...

Marie M. Flatt

Marie M. Flatt

Jan 10, 2018

Marie M. Flatt of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 99. She was born in Glenn Burnie, MD on September 8, 1918 the daughter of Mathias and Cristina (nee Kauten) Mueller. She is survived by her two sons, Robert (Sandra) Flatt of Hartland and Richard (Beatriz) Flatt of Tennessee along...

Romelle M. Sabend

Romelle M. Sabend

Jan 9, 2018

Romelle M. Sabend of Waukesha died on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Elmbrook Memorial Hospital at the age of 94. She was born in Independence, WI on June 26, 1923 the daughter of George and Frances (nee Sylla) Gamroth. Romelle loved to go dancing and always looked forward to seeing her great-grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her kindness...

Timothy "Tim" P. Heaton

Timothy "Tim" P. Heaton

Jan 8, 2018

Timothy “Tim” P. Heaton of New Berlin passed away Mon., Jan. 8, 2018 at age 66. He was born in Milwaukee on May 14, 1951 the son of Delbert and Adelaide (nee Krebs) Heaton. He was a 1969 graduate of New Berlin West High School and proudly served his country as a United States Marine. On September 28, 1991 he...

Donald E. Roberts

Donald E. Roberts

Jan 6, 2018

That’s it. He’s outta here. Donald E. Roberts (aka Dr. Dirt) died peacefully on Saturday, January 6, at AngelsGrace Hospice, after a brief but hard fought battle with cancer. He was born in Wales to Ruth and Gwilym Roberts on December 10, 1939 and grew up on the family’s dairy farm, Prairie Dale Farms. He resided on the property most...

Dr. Raymond George Hoffmann

Dr. Raymond George Hoffmann

Jan 6, 2018

Dr. Raymond George Hoffmann of Waukesha passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the age of 71. He was born in Port Washington, WI on October 9, 1946, the son of George and Bernadine (nee Augustin) Hoffmann. On June 10, 1972 at St. Mary Catholic Church he married his beloved wife Rose Mundschau and was married for 45 years....

Joseph E. Roethle

Joseph E. Roethle

Jan 4, 2018

Joseph E. Roethle of Muskego died on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Muskego Health Care Center at the age of 88. He was born on March 12, 1929 the son of Leo and Helen (nee Bier) Roethle. He was preceded in death by his brothers Eugene, Jerome, Francis and David and his sister Rosemary. Committal services with full military honors...

Leon L. Meyer

Leon L. Meyer

Jan 2, 2018

Leon L. Meyer of Waukesha passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 following a short illness at the age of 86. He was born in Twin Brooks, South Dakota on January 14, 1931 the son of Pete and Margaret (nee Lage) Meyer. On February 11, 1956 he married his beloved wife Shirley; she preceded him in death on July 13,...

John H. Mielke

John H. Mielke

Jan 1, 2018

John H. Mielke passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2018, at the age of 99. John was born in Waukesha and was the only child of Harry Mielke and Lillian (Harris). Lillian passed away and Harry then married Evelyn (Cardin). They had a son, Myles Mielke. John graduated from Waukesha High School and the University of Wisconsin with a...

Steven P. Lettenberger

Steven P. Lettenberger

Dec 30, 2017

Steven P. Lettenberger passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the age of 52. He was born in Waukesha on November 19, 1965 the son of Peter J. and Barbara (nee Hastreiter) Lettenberger. Steven was a 1987 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. Steven was most proud of the accomplishments...

Kenneth D. Fuller

Kenneth D. Fuller

Dec 30, 2017

Kenneth “Ken” David Fuller of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the age of 88. He was born in Waukesha on February 21, 1929 the only child of Herbert and Viola (nee Wegner) Fuller. He was a 1947 graduate of Waukesha High School. Ken proudly served his country in the 11th Airborne Division of the United...

Ophelia Mindiola

Ophelia Mindiola

Dec 29, 2017

Ophelia Mindiola of Waukesha passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at AngelsGrace Hospice on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the age of 81. She was born in San Antonio, TX on April 17, 1936 the daughter of Simon and Francesca (nee Castillo) Martinez. On April 5, 1952 she married her loving and devoted husband, Stanley Mindiola. Together they owned...

John Patrick Craney

John Patrick Craney

Dec 28, 2017

John Patrick Craney of Milwaukee passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the age of 47. He was born in Mankato, MN on April 29, 1970 the son of Patrick and Elizabeth (nee Shaw) Craney. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy serving in Africa and the Middle East during Desert Storm. He worked as...