Obituaries

James Edward Proesel

James Edward Proesel

Jun 9, 2023

James Proesel, 90, of Waterford, went to the Lord on June 9, 2023. Fondly known as Jim, he held many titles over the years. Loving husband, proud Dad, greatest Grandpa, remarkable friend. The eldest of four children, Jim was born May 17, 1933 on the family farm to Violet (Esser) and William Proesel Sr in Arpin, WI. Early jobs included...

Dorothy Elsie Habecost

Dorothy Elsie Habecost

Jun 7, 2023

Dorothy Habecost, 92, passed away peacefully, June 7th after a short time in hospice. Born in Burlington, Wisconsin on February 22, 1931, Dorothy grew up in Waterford. A lifelong resident of Wisconsin, Dorothy spent her entire career working as a Registered Nurse. Following graduation, she worked for several years in New York City and lived and worked in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin....

Mr. Gerald A. Kutz

Mr. Gerald A. Kutz

May 22, 2023

Kutz, Gerald (Jerry) A. age 84 of Winchester Wisconsin, formerly Waterford Wisconsin, passed away May 22, 2023, in Canada, doing what he loved…fishing. Jerry was born in Milwaukee on March 1, 1939, the son of the late Alvin Robert and Edna Eleanore (nee. Henke) Kutz. He was a 1956 graduate of West Allis Central High School. On October 21, 1961,...

Thomas James Scannell

Thomas James Scannell

May 18, 2023

Thomas James Scannell passed away at Aurora St. Luke's Hospital with family by his side on Thursday May 18, 2023, at the age of 82. Survived by his loving daughters Kathy (Kurt) Wagner, Debbie Ludwig (Lance Braun), Cindy (Marc) Loppnow, grandchildren Andrew and Carly Wagner, Parker and Olivia Ludwig, Maddi and Ella Loppnow, sister Colleen Scannell, sisters-in-law Jackie Holcomb, Judy...

Mrs. Mary M. Mainus

Mrs. Mary M. Mainus

May 18, 2023

Mainus, Mary M. age 57, of Muskego, passed away on May 18, 2023. Mary was born in Waukesha, WI on May 4, 1966, the daughter of John Francis and Rita (nee. Wood) Lufkin. A graduate of Muskego High School, she spent most of her working life in medical billing. On May 13, 2000, she married Steven J. Mainus. The couple...

Mrs. Patricia "Trish" Jean Moss (nee: Pruitt)

Mrs. Patricia "Trish" Jean Moss (nee: Pruitt)

May 12, 2023

Moss, Patricia Jean “Trish” (nee. Pruitt) age 71, of Mount Pleasant, passed away peacefully at her residence with loving family by her side on May 12, 2023. Trish was born to Louis and Doris (nee. Michels) Pruitt on April 4, 1952, in West Allis, Wisconsin. She graduated from Nathan Hale High School. Trish continued her education in nursing, became an...

Mrs. Linda Mary Eisenberg  (nee: Michalek)

Mrs. Linda Mary Eisenberg (nee: Michalek)

May 4, 2023

Eisenberg, Linda Mary, passed away peacefully with her loving husband by her side May 4, 2023, at her residence. Linda was born to Leonard and Irene (nee. Bilicik) Michalek in Milwaukee on February 5, 1950. Linda was raised and graduated from high school in the Oak Creek area before joining the Army. After returning home from the Army, Linda began...

Mrs. Donna L. Knurr

Mrs. Donna L. Knurr

Apr 19, 2023

Knurr, Donna L. age 86, of Waterford, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on April 19, 2023. Donna was born in Waukesha on July 3, 1936, daughter of the late Kenneth and Helen (nee. Olson) Madison. She spent her early life in Vernon where she attended Vernon Elementary and graduated Mukwonago High School. After graduation Donna...

Jesse James Musha

Jesse James Musha

Mar 28, 2023

Musha, Jesse James, age 47, of Kansasville, WI, passed away at Memorial Hospital of Burlington on March 28, 2023. Jesse was born on July 28, 1975, in Milwaukee. He was a self-employed finish carpenter for most of his life. He enjoyed motorcycles and spending time with his son James. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved...

Juan Miguel Avila    (Johnny)

Juan Miguel Avila (Johnny)

Mar 19, 2023

Avila, Juan M. “Johnny” age 69, of Green Bay, formerly of Wind Lake, Wisconsin, passed away at Aurora Medical Bay Center in Green Bay on Sunday March 19, 2023. Johnny was born in Eagle Pass, Texas, on March 17, 1954, the son of the late Antonio and Guadalupe (nee. Guardiola) Avila. At an early age he and his family moved...

Mr. David J Smolensky

Mr. David J Smolensky

Mar 17, 2023

Smolensky, David J. age 76, of Town of Dover, passed away at home on March 17, 2023. David was born in Dubuque, Iowa, on August 1, 1946, the son of the late Jack and Esther (nee. Weis) Smolensky. He spent his early life in Rochester and was a graduate of Waterford Union High School. David attended U.W. Milwaukee for a...

Mr. Robert P Karlesky Jr

Mr. Robert P Karlesky Jr

Mar 8, 2023

Robert P. Karlesky Jr. “Bob”, age 65, of Waterford, died March 8, 2023, at his home. Bob was born on September 25, 1957, in Highland Park, Illinois, the son of the late Robert Peter and Elsie Lee (nee. McCrindle) Karlesky Sr. Bob spent his early life in Wheeling, Illinois. On June 10, 2000, he married Lynn Michelle Slywka in South...

Mr. Halmond Loy Parks Jr.

Mr. Halmond Loy Parks Jr.

Mar 2, 2023

Parks Jr., Halmond L. age 78, of Waterford, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023, at Boland Hall Veterans Home in Union Grove, Wisconsin. Halmond was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 26, 1945, the son of the late Nita Roberta (nee. Igou) and Halmond Loy Parks Sr. He spent his early life in Pasadena, California where he received an...

Mrs. Ellen Howe Zimmer

Mrs. Ellen Howe Zimmer

Mar 1, 2023

Zimmer, Ellen Howe, age 74, of Waterford, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side March 1, 2023. Ellen was born to Fred and Mary (nee. Peters) Howe on February 21, 1949. Ellen was a lifelong resident of Waterford. She grew up in the Rochester area and graduated from Waterford Union High School. Ellen met the love of...

Janice Lea Fornal (nee: Balosky)

Janice Lea Fornal (nee: Balosky)

Feb 19, 2023

Fornal, Janice L. 81, of the Town of Norway, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 19, 2023. Janice was born in Racine, Wisconsin, on January 3, 1942, daughter of the late George and Zella (nee. Bishop) Balosky. Janice was a graduate of Park High School in Racine. She retired from Western Printing after 41 years of...

Mr. Joseph Patrick Conners Jr.

Mr. Joseph Patrick Conners Jr.

Feb 13, 2023

Daddy’s Obituary Joseph Patrick Conners Jr, 84, of Waterford, passed away on February 13, 2023, at Oak Park Place Assisted Living Center in Burlington, Wisconsin, surrounded by his loving wife, Norma and three daughters. Joe was born on December 30, 1938, along with his twin brother John, to Joseph Sr. and Mary (nee. Condon) Conners at St. Mary’s Hospital in...

Mr. Joseph Martin Kojis

Mr. Joseph Martin Kojis

Feb 11, 2023

Kojis, Joseph M. “Joe” age 95, of Waterford, died Saturday February 11, 2023, at Pine Brook Pointe in Burlington, WI. Joe was born March 15, 1927, on the family farm in the Town of Norway, son of the late George and Elizabeth (nee. Stefik) Kojis. On July 14, 1951, he married Ione Mealy at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. The...

Donna J. Agnelly (nee: Skotnicki)

Donna J. Agnelly (nee: Skotnicki)

Feb 6, 2023

Agnelly, Donna J. age 71, of Waterford, passed away peacefully with family at her side on February 6, 2023. She was born in Hamtramck, Michigan, December 11, 1951, daughter of the late Stanley and Genevieve (nee. Pesta) Skotnicki. Donna spent her early life in Detroit where she achieved her B.A. in Anthropology at Wayne State University. She worked at WaterStone...

Mrs. Dorothy Lavie Strasser

Mrs. Dorothy Lavie Strasser

Feb 5, 2023

Dorothy Strasser, age 86, of Waterford, WI, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023. Dorothy was born on February 23, 1936 in Green River, Utah to George and Lillian (Osborne) Ogden. Dorothy grew up in western Colorado as one of ten siblings. She graduated from Fruita Union High School in Fruita, Colorado on June 6, 1954. Shortly thereafter she moved...

Mrs. Carol Ann Hoppe

Mrs. Carol Ann Hoppe

Feb 3, 2023

Hoppe, Carol A. age 79, of Waterford, passed away with loving family by her side on February 3, 2023. She was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on October 14, 1943, the daughter of the late Thomas and Gladys (nee. Mamerow) Tymus. Carol’s family moved to Waterford where she graduated high school. Carol received her LPN and Registered Nurse licenses and worked...