Obituaries

Mr. Calvin M. Matthews

Mr. Calvin M. Matthews

Jun 14, 2015

Matthews, Calvin M., of Waterford, passed away on June 14, 2015 at Waterford Senior Living. Calvin was born December 5, 1925 to Claude Matthews and Emma Matthews nee. Doeher in Wacoma, IA. He spent his early life in Washington, graduating from Shelton High School. After high school he married the love of his life Margaret Matthews nee. Schwinn. Calvin served...

Mr. David William Vanderleest

Mr. David William Vanderleest

Jun 5, 2015

Vanderleest, David William, age 73, of Wind Lake, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side on June 05, 2015. David was born in Racine on May 21, 1942. On May 21, 1976 he married Geri Lynn Hansen in Racine. They moved to Wind Lake which has been home since. David worked as a mechanic...

Mrs. Vivian Caliva

Mrs. Vivian Caliva

Jun 2, 2015

Caliva, Vivian (nee. Sheets), age 92, of Rochester, passed away on June 2, 2015. Vivian was born in Kensal, North Dakota on February 23, 1923 to the late Charles and Clara (nee. Walrath) Sheets. On December 12, 1942 she married George Caliva at Christ Presbyterian Church in Madison, WI. He preceded her in death on November 26, 2004. Vivian was...

Mrs. Maureen E McGowan

Mrs. Maureen E McGowan

May 30, 2015

Maureen E. McGowan of Waterford passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in her home on May 30. Maureen was born May 15, 1937 in Milwaukee to Morris and Eleanor (nee Matthews) Urch. She graduated from Mercy High School in 1955, and moved to Waterford in 1972. Maureen was preceded in death by Patrick, her beloved husband of nearly 26 years and...

Mr. Gary Vinz

Mr. Gary Vinz

May 28, 2015

.Vinz, Gary M., age 61, of Waterford, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 28, 2015. Gary was born in Milwaukee on August 11, 1953, the son of the late Edwin and Hildegarde (nee. Trick) Vinz. At an early age his family moved to Waterford where Gary graduated from high school. He was a mechanic and “fix all” handyman person,...

Bernard William Hall

Bernard William Hall

May 26, 2015

Hall, Bernard William, age 58, of Union Grove, passed away unexpectedly at Froedtert Memorial Hospital on May 26, 2015. Bernard was born in Waterford on November 15, 1956. He lived the past eleven years in Union Grove, prior to that he'd been a Waterford resident since birth. He was a loving father and grandfather and especially loved the open road...

Mr. Merton Buchholtz

Mr. Merton Buchholtz

May 5, 2015

WATERFORD – Mr. Merton E. Buchholtz, age 93, of Waterford, passed away unexpectedly with his loving family by his side on May 5, 2015 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee. He was born on August 21, 1921, in Waterford, WI, the son of Martin and Gertrude (nee. Johnson) Buchholtz. He graduated from Waterford High School. On August 30, 1952, he was united...

Mr. Orville William Fred Peters

Mr. Orville William Fred Peters

May 4, 2015

Peters, Orville W., age 87 of the Town of Rochester, WI. Orville's journey on earth ended on May 4, 2015 and he is now at home with Jesus, his Savior. He was born to William H. and Louise C. Peters on October 3, 1927. Orville had a passion for farming and took great pride in his dairy herd. He loved...

Jerome L. Bongard

Jerome L. Bongard

May 2, 2015

Bongard, Jerome L. age 79, of Green Valley, AZ and Waterford, WI passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 2, 2015. Jerome was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 09, 1936. On October 15, 1960 he married Joanne M. Schindlbeck in Aurora, IL. Jerome received his BS in accounting from Marquette University and was a CPA...

Ms. Irene Dingel

Ms. Irene Dingel

May 1, 2015

Ms. Irene Dingel passed away at her daughters home in Waterford on May 1, 2015 at age 79. Private family services have taken place. Full obituary will appear in our website after 12:00 NOON on Tuesday.

Irene C Dingel

Irene C Dingel

May 1, 2015

Dingel, Irene C. “Renee” (nee. Polski) age 79, of Waterford, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 01, 2015. Renee was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 24, 1935. She was a graduate of Mercy High in Milwaukee. In November of 1953 Renee married William G. Dingel whom she was married to for 20 years before...

Mr Robert Frank Maurice

Mr Robert Frank Maurice

Apr 19, 2015

Maurice, Robert Frank, age 87, of Waterford, passed away with his loving family by his side on April 19, 2015. Robert was born in Kenosha, WI on April 10, 1928. He lived in Kansasville and graduated high school from St. Mary’s in Burlington. On June 11, 1955 he married Joan M. Sabin in Brighton, WI. Robert was a dairy farmer...

Mrs Betty A. Kramer

Mrs Betty A. Kramer

Apr 16, 2015

Kramer, Elizabeth A. “Betty” (nee: Hastings), age 87, of Burlington, (formerly of Wind Lake), passed away with her loving family by her side on April 16, 2015. Betty was born in Tomahawk, WI on July 24, 1927. After graduating high school Betty married Rudolph Kramer and they lived in Marshfield before relocating to Wind Lake where they resided for more...

Mr. Tom N. Treffinger

Mr. Tom N. Treffinger

Apr 15, 2015

Treffinger, Tom N. Sr., 92 of Waterford passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. The son of Harvey and Jane Treffinger, Tom was born on May 10, 1922 in Mukwonago. Tom was a Waterford resident since he was 5 years old. He was a graduate of Waterford High School and also an AG School short...

Mr. Donald L. Strueder

Mr. Donald L. Strueder

Apr 12, 2015

Strueder, Donald L., of Burlington, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at the age of 53. Don was a graduate of Waterford Union High School and two years of the Agricultural Short Course at UW-Madison. He spent his life working as a shepherd to his flock of sheep in rural Waterford. He was followed everywhere by...

Mrs. Shirley Strehlow

Mrs. Shirley Strehlow

Apr 5, 2015

Strehlow, Shirley R. (nee. Preusser) age 88, of Muskego, passed away at her residence with her family by her side on Easter Sunday morning, April 5, 2015. She was born in Milwaukee on February 17, 1927, the daughter of the late Edward and Rose (nee. Kriefall) Preusser. After graduating high school and attending college she married Gordon A. Strehlow on...

Mr. Wilbur J. DeGrave Jr.

Mr. Wilbur J. DeGrave Jr.

Apr 4, 2015

DeGrave, Wilbur J. Jr., Age 87, of Union Grove, (formerly Town of Dover) passed away peacefully at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove on Saturday April 4, 2015. Wilbur was born in Burlington on January 21, 1928, the son of the late Laura B. (nee. George) and Wilbur J. DeGrave Sr. On December 1, 1956 he married Ruth O....

Mrs. Patricia Ann Lancour

Mrs. Patricia Ann Lancour

Apr 4, 2015

Lancour, Patricia Ann, (nee. Handschu) Age 77, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 4, 2015. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 16, 1937 the daughter of the late Lawrence William and Catherine Mary (nee. Sullivan) Handschu. Patricia graduated from Stenmetz High School in Chicago in 1955 and from Chicago Community College in 1957. She...

Mrs. Avis Mae Schaal

Mrs. Avis Mae Schaal

Mar 30, 2015

Schaal, Avis M. (nee: Martin), age 90, of Waterford, passed away on March 30, 2015 at Waterford Senior Living. She was born on November 22, 1924 to Walter and Olive (nee: Stubbs) Martin. Her family moved from Waukesha to Burlington where she attended school, graduating from Burlington High School in 1942. She then attended Racine-Kenosha Teachers College graduating in 1944,...

Mr. Roy Weltzien

Mr. Roy Weltzien

Mar 24, 2015

Weltzien, Roy E., age 91, of Waterford, passed away peacefully March 24, 2015 at Luther Manor in Wauwatosa. Roy was born on the family farm in the Town of Waterford on October 19, 1923 the son of the late Roy H. and Esther (nee. Meyer) Weltzien. He was a graduate of Waterford High School. On May 18, 1946 he married...

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