All Obituaries

Brian W. Brunner, age 53 of Mukwonago passed away at his residence on Friday, July 12, 2019.  Brian was born February 15, 1966 to Kenneth and Gayle (Warren) Brunner in Waukesha.   Brian will forever be remembered as a quiet, helpful, artistic, jack of all trades-master of none man who loved hunting, fishing, ATV'ing, snowmobiling and cars.  He will also be remembered as one who had an eye for perfection.  He was particular in how he saw things, in what he wanted...

Edward "Skip" Klotz, age 88, of North Prairie, WI passed away with his loving wife at his side on Saturday, June 29, 2019.     Skip was born on March 2, 1931 in Milwaukee to Edward and Linda (Semmann) Klotz.  He married Patricia Ann Tischer on November 17, 1979 in Milwaukee.   Skip is survived by his loving wife of almost 40 years, Patricia; his children, Jeannie (Ken) Ristau and Michael Klotz; his step-children, Scott (Linda) Salamonski and Kim (James)...

Thomas Anthony Wallner, age 70, of Wales, WI passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Aurora-Summit Hospital.  Tom was born September 19, 1948 in Milwaukee to William and Kitty (Daly) Wallner.  He married Barbara Gutsch Munzinger on October 22, 1988 in Milwaukee.     Tom spent his career as a proud Teamster for Foreway Express and USF Holland.  After his retirement he was a proud shuttle driver for Wilde Honda of...

Louise M. Humphrey, age 70, of West Allis, WI passed away peacefully at there home on Saturday, June 15, 2019.   Louise was born on November 12, 1948 in Milwaukee to William and Charlotte (Kroepfl) Humphrey.   Per Louise's request, no formal services will be held.    Thelen Funeral Services of North Prairie/Genesee is honored to be assisting Louise's family.  

George L. Nowak, age 88, of North Prairie passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side.  George was born on February 22, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI to Leon and Bernice (Zibell) Nowak.  He married the love of his life, Marilynn M. Hokenson on November 20, 1954 in Milwaukee.   George served in the US Marine Corps. in the Korean War, he was a lifetime member of the Marine Corps. League and was a former State Department Commandant.  He was a...

Barbara A. Ekins (Nee Tandberg), 73, born on July 25, 1945, to Alvin and Thora Tandberg, entered eternal life on May 28, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer.   Barb was preceded in death by her son Michael (Laura) Hogan. She is the beloved wife of John, a loving mother to Patrick (Lori) Hogan, Colleen (Troy) Hausser and Erin Helmink. Caring stepmother to Phil (Gretchen) Ekins and Emma (Steve) Kogan. Amazing sister to Susan (John) Kastner and Mary Tandberg. Stepsister to Ted,...

In her 89th year of life, Lily C. Lance of Janesville, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Cedar Crest.  Born on November 29, 1930 in Bilaspur, India to Pastor and Mrs. J Peters, she was the youngest daughter and had two older brothers, Magbul and Philip who preceeded her.  On May 16, 1962, she married Rev. Charles Lance in India and had two sons, Jonathan and Joseph.     Lily was a Registered Nurse earning two post graduate nursing degrees and spoke...

Lois I. (Rumble) Corbett, age 87, of West Allis passed away on Fri., May 17 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  Lois was born Jan. 11, 1932 in Milwaukee to Frank and Lilian (Grady) Rumble.   Lois married Richard A. Corbett on June 7, 1952 in Milwaukee. Lois is survived by her husband Richard of West Allis; her sons, David of Sussex, Michael (Rosann) of Jackson and Rick of Cudahy; her brother, Roger Rumble of Fort Worth, TX.   She is preceded in death by her...

Sandra Lynn (Nichols) Hinkle, age 66, of Mukwonago, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Sandra was born on April 19, 1953 in the Town of Geneva, WI to Shirley Graves.  Sandra is not only a mother, grandmother and great grandmother but she was also a friend, a daughter, a granddaughter, a wife, a sister and the greatest teacher of life..... she has the loveliest green eyes and a smile that drew anyone around her right to her. She shined as bright as a star...

Margaret Mary (Guthrie) Kettenhoven, age 80, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 in North Prairie, WI.  Margaret was born on January 10, 1939, the daughter of the late Robert and Mina Guthrie.  She graduated from Shorewood High School.  She married her loving husband, John W. Kettenhoven in Dubuque, IA and had that marriage blessed on September 23, 1962 at St. Mary’s Church in Port Washington.  She was preceded in death by her...