Obituaries

Mr. Daniel J. Mekemson

Mr. Daniel J. Mekemson

Dec 30, 2020

Mekemson, Daniel J. 76, passed away peacefully in his home on December 30, 2020 surrounded by his family. Loving husband of his wife of 43 years Jaclyn Mekemson (nee: Behm); Beloved son of the late John "Ed" and Irja Heitenan Mekemson. Devoted father of Mike (Donna), Matt (Leah), Kristen (Neil Rossman), and Andrew (Kallie). Treasured grandfather of Breanna, Morgan, Lacey,...

Loren Micheal LaGosh

Loren Micheal LaGosh

Dec 24, 2020

LaGosh, Loren Michael, age 45, of Burlington, passed away unexpectedly in Rochester on December 24, 2020. Loren was born to Anthony and Joan (nee. Grajek) LaGosh Sr. in Cudahy, WI on August 22, 1975. Loren grew up in the Rochester/Waterford area and graduated from Waterford Union High School. He was employed by Albe Materials and simultaneously worked several other jobs;...

Mr. Robert Benjamin Kwasigroch

Mr. Robert Benjamin Kwasigroch

Dec 20, 2020

Kwasigroch, Robert Benjamin, age 77, of Rochester passed away December 20, 2020 at Aurora Memorial Hospital in Burlington, WI. Robert was born in Milwaukee to Robert and Grace (nee. Ewald) Kwasigroch on December 27, 1942. Robert graduated from Muskego High School, after which he joined the Army National Guard. He was honorably discharged after having been activated for one year....

Mr. Glenn Fay Collins

Mr. Glenn Fay Collins

Dec 18, 2020

Collins, Glenn F., age 83, of Waterford, passed away from COVID on Thursday December 18, 2020 with his wife Shirley by his side. Shirley said they had taken every precaution; Glenn had been in such good health for a man of 83 years. This virus is very serious. Glenn was born in South Dakota on March 18, 1937 to the...

Mrs. Patricia Barbara Ann Schalinske (nee: Sykes)

Mrs. Patricia Barbara Ann Schalinske (nee: Sykes)

Dec 12, 2020

Schalinske, Patricia Barbara Ann (nee Sykes), age 90, of Waterford, WI went to her eternal home on December 12, 2020. She was born in Racine on October 23, 1930, the daughter of Freeland R. and Ethel E. (nee. Lee) Sykes. Patricia married Clayton Schalinske on May 5, 1956 in St John’s Chapel at Dekoven. They were married 62 years upon...

Mr. Robert Lee Robran

Mr. Robert Lee Robran

Dec 7, 2020

Robran, Robert L. “Bob”, age 71, of the Town of Waterford, passed away due to a tragic accident on December 7, 2020. Bob was born in South Milwaukee on August 20, 1949, the son of the late Ralph Edward and Viola Irene (nee. Chistiansen) Robran. In West Allis on February 7, 1970 he married Cheryl Lynn Gordon, the couple celebrated...

Mrs. Marian Oldenberg (nee: Bair)

Mrs. Marian Oldenberg (nee: Bair)

Dec 2, 2020

Marian “Shorty” Oldenberg Oldenberg, Marian Faye, age 91, of Rochester, WI, peacefully floated up to the open arms of the heavens on December 2,2020 with her loving daughter by her side holding her hand and giving her one last kiss goodbye. Marian was born August 13,1929 to Volnie and Freda (York) Bair in Ladora, Iowa. At the age of 3,...

Mr. Bruce DePoe Rodgers

Mr. Bruce DePoe Rodgers

Dec 1, 2020

Rodgers, Bruce DePoe, age 66, of Wind Lake, passed away December 1, 2020 with his loving family by his side at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Bruce was born to Melbourne and JoAnn (nee. DePoe) Rodgers in Milwaukee, WI. He grew up in Mequon and graduated from Homestead High School. Bruce met the love of his life, Karen, and was married at...

Reverend Clarence Henry Cheever Jr.

Reverend Clarence Henry Cheever Jr.

Nov 30, 2020

Cheever, The Reverend Clarence Henry Jr., age 86, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Burlington with his loving family at his side. Clarence was born in Jim Falls, Wisconsin on October 1, 1934, the son of the late Clarence H. and Hattie (nee. Zerbach) Cheever Sr. He spent his early life in Jim...

Mrs. Luella Mae Lee

Mrs. Luella Mae Lee

Nov 30, 2020

Lee, Luella Mae, age 92, of Waterford, died November 30, 2020 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Luella was born to James A. and Leona (nee. Tyrell) Woodcock on January 29, 1928, in Marshall, WI. After graduating high school Luella met the love of her life, Robert Edward Lee, and were married December 17, 1946 in...

Mrs. Viladene Elizabeth Schmidt-Uebele (nee: Stowasser)

Mrs. Viladene Elizabeth Schmidt-Uebele (nee: Stowasser)

Nov 28, 2020

Schmidt-Uebele, Viladene Elizabeth, age 95, of Waterford, passed away on November 28, 2020. Viladene was born December 2, 1924 in New Lisbon, WI to Thomas Vilas and Margarette Faith (nee Fobes) Stowasser. Viladene moved to Waterford, WI when her parents divorced, and her mother took a job in Waterford. She was home schooled by her mother who was a teacher...

Mrs. Dorothy Marie Hollister

Mrs. Dorothy Marie Hollister

Nov 27, 2020

Hollister, Dorothy M. (nee. Scholz), age 81, of Waterford, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on November 27, 2020. Dorothy was born to Walter and Elsie M. (nee. Umland) Scholz November 7, 1939 in the Town of Aniwa, WI. Dorothy attended Mattoon High School, spending most of her early life up north in the Mattoon area...

Ms. Jane Johnson

Ms. Jane Johnson

Nov 23, 2020

Johnson, Jane Marie, age 73, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa on Monday November 23, 2020. She was born in Burlington, WI on October 30, 1947, the daughter of the late Norman and Mildred (nee. Jacobs) Johnson. Jane grew up on the family farm in Waterford and was a...

Mrs. Vivian Mary DeGrave (nee: Cash)

Mrs. Vivian Mary DeGrave (nee: Cash)

Nov 23, 2020

DeGrave, Vivian Mary, age 80, of Waterford, passed away with her loving family by her side November 23, 2020 at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington. Vivian was born to Lawrence and Alice (nee. Schultz) Cash in East Troy, WI on June 22, 1940. Vivian grew up in the East Troy area and graduated from high school before moving to the...

Mr. Robert Hugo Diamond Jr.

Mr. Robert Hugo Diamond Jr.

Oct 31, 2020

Diamond, Robert H. Jr. “Robbie”, age 66, of the Town of Troy, passed away due complications related to COVID-19 on Saturday October 31, 2020 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee. Rob was born in Palmyra, the son of Robert H. Diamond Sr. and Celia Jean Crawford. The family moved to East Troy where Rob was a lifelong resident. On August...

Helen Marie Funk (nee: Hanson)

Helen Marie Funk (nee: Hanson)

Oct 31, 2020

Funk, Helen Marie (nee. Hanson) age 96, passed away on October 31, 2020 at Bay of Burlington Nursing Home. Helen was born January 3, 1924 in the town of Norway, daughter of the late Howard A. and Mary L. Hanson. She married Robert E. Funk on April 28, 1945 at Norway Lutheran Church Parsonage where she was a lifelong member....

Mr. Robert Thomas Rombca

Mr. Robert Thomas Rombca

Oct 28, 2020

Rombca, Robert Thomas, age 86, of Waterford, died October 28, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Robert was born to Robert and Laura (nee. Wilandt) Rombca Sr. on December 29, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Robert grew up in the Milwaukee area and graduated high school before serving his country in the Army. He met the...

Mrs. Martha Ann Domanik (nee: Becker)

Mrs. Martha Ann Domanik (nee: Becker)

Oct 26, 2020

Domanik, Martha Ann, age 69, of Waterford, died October 26, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington with her loving husband beside her. Martha was born to Jack and Kathleen (nee: Kratz) Becker October 18, 1951 in Kenosha. She grew up in the Kenosha and Racine area before graduating from Salem Central High School....

Mr. Marcelino "Chino" Rivera

Mr. Marcelino "Chino" Rivera

Oct 26, 2020

Rivera, Marcelino “Chino” age 73, of Rochester, Wisconsin passed away at home Monday, October 26, 2020. He was born in Ciudad Acuna, Mexico, the son of the late Gnaro and Bonita (nee. Wong) Rivera. He spent his early life in Mexico and moved to Texas with his family on August 6, 1965. He later moved to Wisconsin where he met...

Mrs. Lucille Katherine Hardie

Mrs. Lucille Katherine Hardie

Oct 25, 2020

Hardie, Lucille Katherine (nee. Kreuscher) age 92, of Waterford, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Lucille was born in Paris Township, Kenosha County, the daughter of the late William and Laura (nee. Prange) Kreuscher. She attended Paris Three Oaks Graded School and graduated Rochester Ag School. On May 21, 1949 she married George...