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Obituaries

Friday, May 18, 2012

Obituary: Gwen L. "Nana" Hyland

This Sussex resident passed away at 81-years-old.

June 25, 1930 - May 14, 2012 Gwen L. “Nana” Hyland (nee Naylor) was born to eternal life on Monday, May 14 at 81-years-old. Beloved wife of Ray “George." Loving mother of Dianne (Dave) Herbert. Cherished grandmother of Brandon (Fallan Davis) and Dylan. Further survived by other relatives and many friends.  Visitation is at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of memorial mass at 1 p.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Parish, 1200 St. Gabriel Way, Hubertus (Hubertus Rd & Hwy 164). Procession to Sunnyside Cemetery for burial will immediately follow mass. A continued celebration of Gwen's life will take place at the Boneyard Pub & Grill in Sussex immediately following the burial. Editor's Note: This obituary was provided by Schmidt & …

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Obituary: Gordon F. Schweiger

This Sussex resident passed away at 87-years-old.

February 25, 1925 - May 14, 2012 Gordon "Gordy" F. Schweiger was born to eternal life on Monday, May 14 at 87-years-old. Loving and devoted husband of Helen (nee Thompson) for 63 years. Awesome dad of David (Sheree), Donna (Roger) Reak and Tim (Pam). Cherished grandfather of Karen, Dennis, Adam, Mathew, Melissa, Marcus and Justin. Great-grandfather of Austin, Nora, Landon, Katie, Gavin, Anna and Wilson. Further survived by two brothers, other relatives and friends.  Gordy worked at Square D Company for 34 years and also served on Sussex's Community Development Authority for 10 years. The family would like to give a special thank you to Kirkland Crossings and Seasons Hospice for their kind and compassionate care of Gordy.  Visitation on …

Monday, May 14, 2012

Obituary: Kenneth John Gutbrod

This Sussex resident passed away at 74-years-old.

Kenneth John Gutbrod passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 9 at 74-years-old. Loving husband for nearly 53 years to Janice (nee Gerszewski). Cherished father of Russell (Dana) and Linda (Jeff) Bartlett. Loving grandpa of Blake, Tyler, Brynn and Tanner. Dear brother of David (Judy), Larry (Lexie) and Robert (Judy) Gutbrod. Special cousin of Boyd (Fran) Gutbrod. Dear brother-in-law of Jean (Roger) Fassbender. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday May 15, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, N88 W17658 Christman Rd., Menomonee Falls, from 2 p.m. until time of mass of Christian burial at 4 p.m.   Final rest will be private at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Menomonee Falls…

Monday, May 7, 2012

Obituary: James H. Wareing

This Sussex resident passed away at 86-years-old.

March 7, 1926 - May 4, 2012 James H. Wareing of Sussex passed away on Friday, May 4 at 86-years-old.  Beloved husband of Gwendolyn for 63 years. Dear father of Jim (Pamela) and Steve Wareing. Proud grandpa of Nicole, Jennifer, Steve Jr., Brad, Melissa and Michelle. Further survived by 9 great grand-children other relatives and friends.  Visitation Saturday May 12, at Schmidt & Bartlet funeral home from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 2 p.m. Private interment Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield.  Jim was an avid outdoorsman being a member of Globe Conservation Club, Carter Creek Sportsman Club, Waukesha Co. Conservation Alliance and the WI. Wildlife Federation for which he served 5 years as president. He also acheived the rank of …

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Obituary: Rosalinda Smith

This Sussex resident passed away at 72-years-old.

May 15, 1939 - April 29, 2012 Our Loving Mother Rosalinda Martinez-Ortiz Smith, to whom we loved and adored, has passed from this world of pain and suffering (suffering that she endured for many years) into the next world, to walk with our Lord Jesus. We are going to miss our mother so much, and as we know, all that knew her will also miss her. Although she suffered many years with the pain in her body and the inability to walk very much, she never gave up and always kept a smile on her face. Our mother also felt it important to keep her family together at all cost even through hard times and disagreements. We have so much to say to her and will again soon. Although we are happy knowing her fate is with our Lord and other family members, …

Monday, April 30, 2012

Daily Recall Election Roundup: April 30

Here are the latest updates from the campaign trail in the upcoming recall elections.

Every day between now and the May 8 primary recall elections, Patch will provide regular updates on what's happening in the campaigns of those who want to be our next governor. Check back with this column throughout the day for the latest from the campaign trail. 2:05 p.m.: Falk wants DNR secretary fired Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kathleen Falk is calling for Republican Gov. Scott Walker to fire the state Department of Natural Resources secretary, The Huffington Post reports. Falk made the demand Monday at a news conference after the Wisconsin State Journal reported that the number of DNR environmental permit violation notices dropped to a 12-year low in 2011. DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp told the newspaper she wants the agency to …

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Greg

1:19 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Governor Walker did listen, and he has nothing to be sorry about. After 40 years of probably being over paid, I hope John Wiley doesn't let the door hit him in the butt and he retires comfortably in a state where he can find happiness. Take the money and run Johnny, it's really all that your 40 years have been about.   more ›

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Obituary: Kenneth J. Merkel

This Sussex-area resident passed away at 85-years-old after living an extraordinary life in politics.

August 9, 1926 - April 23, 2012 Kenneth J. Merkel passed away on Monday, April 23 at 85-years-old. Loving husband of Clemie (nee Schneider) for 55 years. Cherished father of Brian (Pamela), Jessica, Sally (Thomas) Williams, Kathryn and Charles (Sandra). Grandfather of Adam, Victoria, Corynn, Samantha, Conrad, Nathaniel, Nicole, Luke, Jacob, Sarah, Patrick, Clarissa, Abigail and Megan. Brother of Marian (John) Nikolai. Further survived by other relatives and many friends. Preceded in death by his siblings Jean, Donald, and Floyd. Ken served in the Army Air Corps in 1944 and 1945. Following his military service, he attended Marquette University and graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. He was employed at Kearney and Trecker for …

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Obituary: Evelyn T. 'Evie' Semrow

This Sussex resident passed away at 95-years-old.

May 12, 1916 - April 22, 2012 Evelyn T. "Evie" Semrow (Nee Stephan) of Sussex passed away at 95-years-old on Sunday, April 22. Born to Life May 12, 1916 in the Town of Richfield. Beloved wife of the late Raymond for over 62 years. Preceded in death by beloved daughter Mary, 2 sisters and 1 brother. Survived by daughter Alice (John) Bautz of Erin and son Patrick of Florida. Dear grammie of Michelle (Robert) Mroczenski, Mike (Sue) Michels, Bradley (Rebecca) Bautz, Brett (Sara) Bautz, Brandon (fiancee Melissa) Bautz, and Terry, Daniel, Laura and Amy Semrow. Further survived by great-grandchildren, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  Visitation will be on Monday, April 30 at St. James Historic Chapel …

Monday, April 16, 2012

Obituary: Edie E. Saatkamp

The German-native passed away at 58-years-old.

September 11, 1953 - April 15, 2012 Edie E. Saatkamp went home to our Lord on Sunday, April 15 at 58-years-old. Edie was born to Rudolph and Anna Schuetz on September 11, 1953 in Imendorf, Germany and moved with her family to Milwaukee in 1957. Beloved wife of Jeff. Loving sister of Barb Stenstrup. Dear cousin of Marty (Monica) Dierker. Sister-in-law of Stuart (Mary), Gary (Sue) and Brian (Ramona). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Edie loved to cook and entertain for her family and friends. She loved to travel with Jeff during their 26 years of marriage. She was an avid Brewers and Packers fan but had a special place in her heart for the Wisconsin Badgers and even attended a Rose Bowl game. Visitation on …

Monday, April 9, 2012

Obituary: Joan H. Rapp

The former Sussex resident passed away at 82-years-old.

March 12, 1930 - April 2, 2012 Joan H. Rapp (Nee Kiefer) of Waukesha, formerly of Sussex, passed away on April 2 at 82 years old. Beloved wife of Tom. Loving mother of Michael (Cathy) and Cindy (Mark) Schultz. Proud grandma of Thomas (Kristi) and Bryant (Meghan) Rapp and Nathan, Jeremy, Molly and Julia Schultz. Dear great grandma of Aidan and Grayson. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Thursday April 5 at 7 p.m. at Schmidt & Bartlet Funeral Home. Private entombment Wisconsin Memorial Park. Visitation Thursday 4 p.m. until time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Sussex Food Pantry or AngelsGrace Hospice appreciated. Editor's Note: This obituary was provided by Schmidt & Bartlet funeral home.

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