Obituaries

Daniel L. Smith

Daniel L. Smith

Sep 25, 2018

Daniel L. Smith of Waukesha passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at his residence at the age of 58. He was born in Waukesha on January 3, 1960 the son of Roy and Ethel (nee Close) Smith. He is survived by his brothers, Martin (Linda) Smith of Watertown, Floyd Smith of Maryland and Michael (Pat) Smith of Waukesha,...

Karen J. Vetta

Karen J. Vetta

Sep 25, 2018

Karen J. Vetta (nee Anderson) of Pewaukee died peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 after a 16-year courageous battle with ovarian cancer at the age of 79. She was born on Sept 8, 1939 in Milwaukee to the late Walter & Hazel (Roy) Anderson. Karen grew up in Marinette, WI and graduated from...

Anne Stoll

Anne Stoll

Sep 18, 2018

Passed away peacefully on September 18, 2018 surrounded by her loving family, where she entered into the presence of the Lord. Anne was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas V., her sons Thomas G. and William E.; her parents Joseph and Karoline (nee Kadula), siblings Joseph, John, Mary, Lizzie, Josephine and Caroline; daughter-in-law Cheryl Stoll and grandson-in-law Darryl...

Charles "Chief" Kellogg

Charles "Chief" Kellogg

Sep 16, 2018

Charles D. “Chief” Kellogg, formerly of New London, of Waukesha, died Sunday, September 16, 2018 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 88. He was born on November 18, 1929, in New London, the son of Chauncey and Edna (nee Olson) Kellogg. He was a graduate of Washington High School and received his bachelor’s at the Wisconsin State Teacher’s College,...

John C. Atkinson

John C. Atkinson

Sep 13, 2018

John C. Atkinson a lifelong Waukesha resident passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the age of 85. He was born in Waukesha on June 14, 1933 the son of Leslie “Les” and Hazel (nee Vrooman) Atkinson. John was a 1951 graduate of Waukesha High School and 1955 graduate of Carroll College where he was a member of the...

Diana Acevedo

Diana Acevedo

Sep 12, 2018

Diana Acevedo of Waukesha passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Froedtert Hospital at the age of 20. Visitation will take place on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Bridge Church (1314 S. Grand Ave. Waukesha, WI 53186) from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.

Mary Valentine Jacob

Mary Valentine Jacob

Sep 11, 2018

Mary Valentine Jacob peacefully left us on September 11, 2018 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 89. Mary was born on February 14, 1929 in Chicago IL, the daughter of Mary and James Fontana. Mary will be deeply missed by her loving husband, David Jacob, their children, Debbie Jones (Bob) of Waukesha, WI, David Jacob (John Kannenberg) of Milwaukee,...

Stanley P. Catarozoli

Stanley P. Catarozoli

Sep 10, 2018

Stanley P. Catarozoli, a lifelong Waukesha resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 10, 2018 at the age of 93. He was born on September 7, 1925 to Anthony and Filomenia (nee: Marchillo) Catarozoli. Stanley, a World War II Veteran, proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and flew 35 missions as an aerial gunner. He was a member of...

Juan M. Diaz

Juan M. Diaz

Sep 9, 2018

Juan Manuel Diaz, of Waukesha, died Sunday, September 9, 2018 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 38. He was born on December 6, 1979 in Guadalajara, Mexico, the son of Urbano Diaz Hernandez and Ma Graciela Nuno Cruz. He was a member of St. William Catholic Church. He loved woodworking, making furniture, fishing, dancing, cooking, the outdoors and camping....

Severo G. Mendez

Severo G. Mendez

Sep 7, 2018

Severo G. Mendez of Waukesha passed away and was reunited with his wife Elvira on Friday, September 7, 2018 surrounded by the love of his family at the age of 94. He was born in Texas on January 31, 1924 the son of Jose and Juanita (nee Guerrero) Mendez. In 1947 he married his wife of over 70 years, Elvira...

Norman "Norm" L. Zimdars

Norman "Norm" L. Zimdars

Sep 5, 2018

Norman “Norm” L. Zimdars a longtime Waukesha resident and retired deputy sheriff passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 following a brief illness surrounded by his family at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 77. He was born in Milwaukee on July 3, 1941 the son of Robert and Lorene (nee Gillard) Zimdars. Upon graduation from high school, Norm proudly...

James "Jim" L. Congdon Sr.

James "Jim" L. Congdon Sr.

Sep 3, 2018

James “Jim” L. Congdon Sr. of Waukesha passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at AngelsGrace Hospice following a short battle with cancer on Monday, September 3, 2018 at the age of 89. He was born in Burlington, WI on October 23, 1928 the son of Virgil and Lurena (nee Jose) Congdon. He proudly served his country in the United...

Janet B. Kuhne

Janet B. Kuhne

Sep 3, 2018

Janet Kuhne, of New Berlin, found peace on Monday, September 3, 2018 at Elmbrook Hospital at the age of 93. She was born on August 11, 1925, in Funkley, MN, the daughter of Arthur and Anna (nee Anderson) Bowman. She was a graduate of St. John’s Nursing School in Fargo, ND and received her bachelor’s degree in 1947 from the...

Terry W. Brown

Terry W. Brown

Aug 31, 2018

Terry W. Brown, 64, died Friday August 31, 2018 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. He was born July 19, 1954. Per his wishes no funeral services will be held.

Amos Junior Hartley

Amos Junior Hartley

Aug 31, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Amos Junior Hartley announce his passing on August 31, 2018 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 65. Amos was born on January 22, 1953, in Waukesha, the son of Amos Ralph and Minta Mae (nee Harris). On September 4, 1982 he married the former Patricia Kopshinsky in Waukesha. He...

Lois J. Tanis

Lois J. Tanis

Aug 29, 2018

Lois J. Tanis of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Hartland Terrace at the age of 92. She was born on June 24, 1926 in Indianapolis, IN the daughter of Clyde and Mary Ellen (nee Mossman) Scott. On October 5, 1946 she married Charles “Chuck” Tanis, Jr in Homewood, IL; he preceded her in death on...

Donna J. Scharnott

Donna J. Scharnott

Aug 25, 2018

Donna J. Scharnott of Waukesha died on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Seasons Hospice at the age of 48, following a 3 ½ year courageous battle with Stage 4 breast cancer. She was born in Waukesha on October 12, 1969 the daughter of Donald and Leona (nee Thomas) McDermott. Donna was a kind and loving person who proudly supported Veterans...

Marian G. Salter

Marian G. Salter

Aug 24, 2018

Marian G. Salter of Waukesha passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 24, 2018 at the age of 99. She was born in Waukesha on October 12, 1918 the only child of Rollin and Theresa (nee Frank) Schley. Almost all of Marian’s life was spent in Waukesha and she lived through much of the city’s history. She grew...

Ella "Lou" Gulrud

Ella "Lou" Gulrud

Aug 18, 2018

Ella “Lou” (Sanner) Gulrud, A longtime Waukesha resident, died on Saturday August 18, 2018 at Seasons Hospice at the age of 88. She was born in Spencer WI on October 21, 1929 the daughter of Ira and Ola Sanner (nee Birkhead). On August 25, 1951 she married Orville J. Gulrud. Ella earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from...

Kristin "Krisy" M. Ruethling

Kristin "Krisy" M. Ruethling

Aug 15, 2018

Kristin “Krisy” M. Ruethling (nee Edenharder) of Waukesha passed away peacefully into Eternal Life at AngelsGrace Hospice on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the age of 42. She was born in Waukesha on May 27, 1976 the daughter of George and Joan (nee Hayes) Edenharder. Krisy attended Waukesha North High School and then graduated in 1994 as part of the...