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Ernest H. Zimmerman
Ernest H. Zimmerman, of Delafield, born on April 2, 1904 in Klein Morin, Germany, the son of John and Emma (nee Etter) Zimmerman, died on Thursday, November 15, 2001 at Twin Oaks in Delafield at the age of 94 years.
He was very active in the Waukesha Bible Church. He helped found the Waukesha Chapter of the Christian Businessmen's Committee. He was a top selling debit agent for Prudential Life Insurance for 33 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers and sisters: Anna, Meta, William, Alice, Fred, Charles and Clara.
He is survived by his wife, Verna, whom he married on July 3, 1934. His children; Richard (Mary Anne) Zimmerman of Florida, Anne (Ted) Zick of Kentucky, Donald (Carolyn) Zimmerman of Kentucky, Robert Zimmerman of California and John (Trudy) Zimmerman of Illinois; his brother, Arthur (Margaret) Zimmerman of New Berlin, his sister, Pat Pfeiffer of Delafield, his sister-in-law, Pearl Zimmerman, 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, other relatives and friends.
A memorial service for Ernest will be Saturday, November 24, 2001 at 4:00 pm at the Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, 237 N. Moreland Blvd. Rev. Tom Hocking will officiate. Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Saturday from 1:00 pm until time of service.
Sister M. Felicia Brueser
On January 27, 2003, at 8:25 p.m., the heavenly Father called the eldest member of our international institute of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary to eternity, Sister M. Felicia Brueser.
On November 20th, Sr. M. Felicia celebrated her 100th birthday. She lived a long and fruitful life in the service of our institute. She was born in Germany in 1902 of a merchant family. She studied to become an international correspondent, an unusual profession for a woman at that time. As was the custom in the early 1900's, she traveled widely as an associate of well-to-do women of society. During her first visit to Milwaukee, she was introduced into society circles. In the early 1930's, she renounced this lifestyle to enter a new type of consecrated life in a new ecclesial movement within the Catholic Church, Schoenstatt. She entered the institute on March 1, 1931. In 1938, she followed the call of our founder, Fr. Joseph Kentenich, to help establish our mission work in South Africa, where she eventually was appointed provincial superior. In 1954, she was elected as General Assistant of the community, that is, the second highest superior. She held this post until the following General Chapter in 1967. At that time, Fr. Kentenich asked if she would be willing to come to the United States to take over the leadership of the young province in Wisconsin. This she gladly did without hesitation.
Sr. Felicia held this position until 1978. During her long years of retirement, she gathered her memoirs of the history of the community, to which she had contributed so much leadership and expertise. She spent her days actively interested in everything happening in the community and in society. She also enjoyed the wonders of God's nature.
She is survived by her sister Lucie Brueser, who resides in Germany. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 29, 2003 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday, January 30, 2003 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Provincial House, W284 N404 Cherry Lane. A rosary will be held on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The funeral Mass will be on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at the Provincial House followed by interment at the Sisters' cemetery.
Frederick J. Draeger
Of Waukesha. Born on October 7, 1916 in Waukesha, the son of Herman and Eva Draeger, died on Saturday, October 9, 2004 at Heartland Health Care Center at the age of 88. He attended the First Baptist Church. He retired from International Harvester on March 1, 1974 after 32 years of service. He loved woodworking, gardening, music and helping neighbors.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Mary Jane (nee Harding), whom he married on April 5, 1941 in Pewaukee; his daughters, Sandra Lee (Jake Hoff) Bartosh of Eau Claire and Riki (Daniel) Calvano of Waukesha; his grandchildren, Debi Jean (Matt) McGrury of Bay View, Nicholas (Bridget) Calvano of Waukesha, Dean (Debbie Lynn) Bartosh of Muskego and Kristina Calvano of Waukesha, his great grandchildren, Ashley and Callie Bartosh and Dominic and Brittany Calvano. He is also survived by “the Cousins” and other relatives and friends.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Herman, Frank and Bill, and sisters, May Kukla, Marie Elertson and Florence Loomis.
A Funeral Service for Fred will be on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, 237 N. Moreland Blvd. Rev. Jim Carlson will officiate. A visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at the Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Prairie Home Cemetery on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Meet at the cemetery office.
Betty Ann Krueger
Lifelong resident of Waukesha, died on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 68 years. Betty was born on April 9, 1936 in Waukesha.
Betty will be sadly missed by her family and they thought of her as their special angel. She is survived by her children, Karen (Wayne) Hager of Waukesha, Sheryl Krueger of Waukesha, Diane Krueger of Waukesha and Dennis (Gina) Krueger of Oconomowoc her 5 grandchildren, Jayson, Jackie, Scot, Matthew and Amanda her sister, Sharon (Richard) Nielsen of Waukesha her brothers, Jack Schwenn of Waukesha and James Henry (Kathy) Schwenn of Mukwonago. She is further survived by other relatives and many friends. Betty is preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Joseph and Marilyn Stockinger.
Per Betty’s request there will be a private family service. Memorials are appreciated to the Betty Krueger Fund C/O Karen Hager 1501 David Lane Waukesha, WI 53189.
Timothy “Tim” M. Hetzel
Of Germantown, died suddenly at home on Monday, Dec. 27, 2004 at the age of 51 years. Tim was born on Oct. 30, 1953 in Milwaukee, the son of Marvin and Dorothy Hetzel. He worked in the family business, Hetzel’s Service, until 1987. Tim went on to work at Frascona Buick until Sept. of 2004. He was a volunteer firefighter in River Hills for many years. Tim’s favorite place was with his family vacationing in St. Germain. He loved his boat, fishing and time up North.
Tim will be immensely missed by his wife, Kathie (nee Kaupp) and his children, Tim (Jessica), Todd and Sara Hetzel; granddaughter, Carly: sister, Sandi Hetzel and brother, Jay (Sue) Hetzel; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bud and Dolly Kaupp, brother-in-law, Tom (Peggy) Kaupp and sister-in-law, Lynn (Mike) Williams; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
A Funeral Service for Tim will be held on Sunday, January 2, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. at Christ the Life Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3031 Summit Ave, Waukesha. Visitation will be held on Sunday at the church from 2:00 p.m. until the 6:00 p.m. service. In lieu of flowers memorials are appreciated to the charity of your choice.
Alice E. Henning
of Waukesha died Friday December 24, 2004 at the Virginia Health Care Center in Waukesha at the age of 88 years. Alice was born January 18, 1916 in Watertown, Wisconsin a daughter of Albert and Emma (nee Schmidt) Schlesner. On August 12, 1939 she married C. George Henning in Watertown. She is a member of St. Mark’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Waukesha and had worked at Waukesha Rubber for over 23 years. She is also a 40 year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagle’s #453 of Waukesha Ladies Auxillary and the AARP. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband C. George Henning (in 1970), three sisters: Esther Schramm, Hilda Reichert, and Evangeline Schramm, and one brother: Elmer Schlesner.
Alice is survived by her daughter: Mary (Ken) Eustice of Waukesha, grandchildren: Dawn (Andrew Klatt) Schmocker of Waukesha, Steve (Donna) Eustice of Neshkoro , 5 great grandchildren, one sister: Lucille (Alfred) Krueger of Watertown, Wisconsin, a sister-in-law: Margaret Schlesner of Watertown along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Alice’s family would like to thank the 2nd Floor Staff at the Virginia Health Care Center in Waukesha for their kind and thoughtful care of mom. A special thank you to Elisa Morales.
The funeral service celebrating Alice’s life will be held Tuesday December 28, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Ev. Lutheran Church (424 Hyde Park) in Waukesha. The Reverend James Wilch will be the officiant. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, New Berlin, Wisconsin. In Lieu of flowers, memorials in Alice’s name may be directed to St. Mark’s Ev. Lutheran Church (424 Hyde Park Waukesha, WI. 53188).
Cecilia M. (nee Rano) Boehmke
lifelong resident of Waukesha and member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, died on Thursday, February 3, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer and was surrounded by her family and friends. Cecilia was born in Waukesha on April 21, 1936 the daughter of Louis and Mary (Pucci) Rano. She graduated from Catholic Memorial High School and then went on to spend just a few hours attending the beauty college in Milwaukee. She married Frank “Jim” Boehmke in 1958. Shortly thereafter, Jim and Cecilia and her sister and brother-in-law (Roy and Marietta Wolf) became owners of Rano’s East. When Jim died in 1992, Cecilia and her son Louis operated Rano’s until her retirement. Cecilia was an active member of the Waukesha Service Club volunteering her time at the Thrift Shop.
Cecilia will be sadly missed by her daughter, Therese (Tom) Rocque of Burlington; her sons, Michael (Lori) Boehmke of Waukesha; and Louis (Lori) Boehmke of Waukesha; and her grandchildren, James, Zach, Brandon and Eric. She is further survived by her sisters, Theresa (Louis) Pierro of Connecticut and Marietta (Roy) Wolf of Alabama, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jim, her parents, Louis and Mary Rano, and her brother, Louis, Jr. Cecilia’s family would like to extend their appreciation on her behalf to all of her close friends for their love, support and care during her illness.
The visitation will be on Monday, February 7, 2005, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 225 South Hartwell Avenue in Waukesha. Father Brian Mason will officiate the memorial mass to celebrate Cecilia’s life immediately following the visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the Waukesha Service Club, c/o Deb Ellsworth, Treasurer, S27 W30040 Bethesda Circle North, Waukesha, WI 53188.
Calvin R. Bush
Of the town of Lisbon, died on Sunday, December 5, 2004 in his home surrounded by family at the age of 42. Cal was born on October 18, 1962 in Waupun, the son of Clarence (Carol) Bush and JoAnn Ciszewski. Cal was a member of St. Mark’s Ev. Lutheran Church and was a Senior Manager at Kohl’s Corporate. Cal was a kind, compassionate, devoted, fun loving person, who cherished the time he spent with his family.
Cal was the loving husband of Debra (nee Butchart) who he married on March 31, 1990, and loving father of Claire and Ava. Cal will also be missed by his parents; his sisters, Wendy (Steve) King, Wanda (Gene) Halley and Sue (Gary) Laybourn; his father and mother-in-law, Malcom and Rita Butchart; his brother-in-law, David (Diane) Butchart, and his big black lab, Sam. Cal is further survived by many other relatives and dear friends. Cal is preceded in death by John Ciszewski.
A Memorial Service for Cal will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 at St. Mark’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 424 Hyde Park Ave, Waukesha, at 7:00 PM. A visitation will be held on Wednesday at the church from 4:00 PM until the 7:00 PM service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the family.
The family would like to thank the staffs at the Medical College of WI and Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hosptial, and Dr. Daniel Heyrman
Virginia B. Kennedy
Virginia B. Kennedy, lifelong resident of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 70 years. Virginia was born on Sept. 25, 1932 in Waukesha the daughter of John and Alice (nee Dunphy) Jones.
She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and worked as a cook for Dutchland Dairy for over 10 years. She loved her family, rummaging and the casinos.
Virginia will be sadly missed by her children: John of Waukesha and Sandra Martinez of Waukesha her 5 grandchildren: Stacy, Steve, Michael, Michele and Andrew her 5 great grandchildren: Vanessa, Erika, Alisha, Ellicia and Tyler her sister: Alice (Charles) Mathews of Janesville her Brothers: Melvin (Jean) Jones of Waukesha and Fred Jones of Edgarton Further survived by her mother-in-law: Margaret Kennedy of Waukesha nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Virginia is preceded in death by her husband: James in 1996 her brothers: Robert, William, Stanley, Gordon and Kenneth and her sister: Jane Dabson.
The funeral service for Virginia will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2003 at 4:30 p.m. at the Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home 237 N. Moreland Blvd. Fr. Michael Michalski officiating. Friends may call on Sunday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service at 4:30 p.m. Burial will be held on Monday, March 10, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Waukesha (meet at the cemetery). Virginia's family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff of Waukesha Memorial Hospital for the exceptional care they have given her.
Carol A. Opel
Of Waukesha, died on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 59 years. Carol was born on Jan. 13, 1946 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Harry and Dorothy Tobin.
She was a graduate of UW Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, and went on to receive her Masters degree in Management/Finance also at UW Milwaukee. She was a mathematics instructor at WCTC from 1980-1994. From 1985-1994 Carol was an Alderman and was responsible for the entire budget development and adoption as Finance Committee Chairman. She was also instrumental in the development of computer technology throughout all City departments. She was elected Mayor from April 1994 to April 1998 during which her most prized achievement was the implementation of the Fox River Corridor Plan. Other accomplishments during her term as Mayor included the negotiation of the Waukesha/Pewaukee Border Agreement, a formulated youth and neighborhood oriented organization to develop a safe environment, she advocated housing initiatives to achieve a full array of housing alternatives, initiated the first update of the City’s comprehensive land use plan since 1957, and procured a 1.5 million dollar grant from the DNR for the West Avenue Landfill remediation. Carol was also a board member of the Literacy Council of Waukesha, a board member of The Caring Place and a member of the Rotary Club. She will be remembered as an honest, giving and caring community leader.
Carol will be sadly missed by her husband, Robert C. “Bob”, her children, Vanessa (Matthew) Koster of Milwaukee, Rachel Opel of St. Louis, MO, Stephanie Opel of Waukesha, WI, her granddaughter, Madeline Koster, brother, Harry (Dot) Tobin of Tinley Park, IL, sisters, Lorrie (Don) Buechele of Grayslake, IL, Rita (John) Aaron of Hickory Hills, IL, Judy (Angelo) Rekounas of Frankfort, IL, mother-in-law, Harriet Opel of Raymond, WI sisters-in law, Kristine (Michael) Jacobi of Wind Lake, WI and Ann Ewald of Chandler, AZ, brother-in-law, David (Emaleta) Opel of Wenatchee, WA also nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
The funeral mass for Carol will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church 822 N. East Ave. Waukesha. Fr. Michael Michalski officiating. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 237 N. Moreland Blvd. A second visitation will be held on Thursday at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:30 a.m. procession to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Entombment will immediately follow the Mass at Prairie Home Cemetery, Waukesha. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to The Literacy Council of Waukesha at 217 Wisconsin Ave. Waukesha 53186 or The Caring Place at 810 N. East Ave. Waukesha 53186.
Phyllis E. "Aunt Pidy" (nee Poppie) Tassell
Of West Allis, born on March 27, 1921 in Moline, IL the daughter of Edward and Bessie (nee Bell) Poppie. She was married to Rialto Tassell in 1966. She is survived by her sister Wilma Connelly of Woodruff, WI, her step-son, Ted (Alice) Tassell of North Carolina, her cousin Carol Hanson of Albany, IL and her nieces and nephews: Beverley Gilbertson Hahn of Oshkosh, WI, Richard Poppie of Mayville, WI Florine (Tom) Schreibel of Pewaukee, WI, Ted (Rita) Connelly of Peoria, IL, Jean (Joe) Long of Arbor Vitae, WI, Joe Connelly of Colorado, Joan (Rodger) Holden of Sussex, WI, Jan (Neil) Swanson of Dousman, WI, Sue (Dick) Nettesheim of Waukesha, and Mary (Bill) Ankomeus of North Prairie. Phyllis is also survived by 44 great-nieces and nephews, 72 great-great nieces and nephews and 7 great, great, great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Rialto, brother Norris (Genevive) Poppie, her sister, Gladys (James) Scarce and a brother-in-law Ted Connelly. She was further preceded in death by her nephews, Donald, Keith and Paul Poppie and a great niece, Tracey Holden. She was a loving daughter, wife, sister, and aunt. She will be greatly missed. Private services were held on Fri. November 18, 2005 with internment at Highland Memorial Park in New Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Angels-Grace Hospice W359 N7430 Brown St.Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Hilda Bella Houston
Of Waukesha, died on Monday, November 15 at Alexian Village at the age of 92. Hilda was born on June 27, 1912 in Hull, Manchester England the daughter of Edward and Bella (Nee Azulay) Bleazey. She was a member of St. Mathias Episcopal Church and the Homemakers Club. Hilda was a graduate of the Marquette School of Nursing and taught nursing at Alverno College. Hilda was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver in 1991.
Hilda will be sadly missed by her children, John (Elaine Billie) Houston of Pittsville, WI and Linda (Sam) Cannizzo of Whitefish Bay; her grandchildren, Catherine (Mike) Janes, Kelly (Bill) Jetzer, Joel Houston and David Houston; her great grandchildren, Trystan, Danielle, Chelsea, Max, Molly, and Ian.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 19, 2004 at 6:00 PM Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, 237 N. Moreland Blvd. Waukesha. A visitation will also be held on Friday from 3:30 PM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials in Hilda’s name are appreciated to the Wisconsin Parkinson’s Association at Aurora Sinai Medical Center, 945 N. 12th St., Suite 4602, Milwaukee, WI 53233.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at Alexian Village for the loving care they provided Hilda.
