Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Ralph Wichser Jr., of Waukesha, died Saturday at age 83. He previously served as a firefighter in West Allis and Brookfield before becoming the fire chief in Franklin.
Ralph “Babe” Wichser, Jr., of Waukesha, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 83. He was born on June 26, 1929, in Milwaukee, the son of Ralph and Lucille Wichser. He was a 1947 graduate of West Allis Central High School, where he excelled in athletics. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, as a submariner, from 1948 until 1951. He was a member of the U.S. Navy Boxing Team, a member of the USS Chivo Reunion Group and was very supportive of the Navy. On July 7, 1951, he married the former Martha Macuk at Holy Assumption in West Allis. For 37 years he had been a firefighter. He worked for the City of West Allis, City of Brookfield and was the Fire Chief for the City of Franklin, retiring in …
Monday, May 13, 2013
Wisconsin Hills Middle School teacher was only at the school for a short time, but in that time she showed the students just how much she cared.
Last September, the students in Jennifer Podhora’s classes were thrilled their teacher was back at Wisconsin Hills Middle School. She had started at the Brookfield middle school in September 2011 but her year of teaching was cut short because she needed cancer treatment. She stepped away from the school in spring 2012, focused on her health and was told she was cancer free last summer. “Kids are amazing in that they will always rally around someone in need,” said Principal Robyn Martino. “I think they felt like they were truly instrumental in making her smile. … She definitely made a difference in the kids’ lives.” The victory was short lived. The cancer came back last fall and Podhora again left Wisconsin Hills Middle School. She was …
Steve Flesch died in Costa Rica after being shot while on vacation. Services will be held Tuesday, May 14.
Services for Steve Flesch, who died from a gunshot wound in Costa Rica, will be held Tuesday. The 32-year-old Brookfield man was shot and robbed in Costa Rica while on vacation. Flesch's family tried to get him back to the United States as he laid in a hospital bed in Costa Rica for more than a month but the hospital would not release him because his passport was stolen. Flesch graduated from Brookfield East High School in 2000 and was a graduate of San Diego Golf Academy, according to the obituary. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Max A. Sass & Sons Greenridge Chapel located at 4747 S. 60th St. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. Private interment will be in Highland Memorial Park. Follow us on …
Friday, May 10, 2013
Jennifer Lynn Podhora, of Waukesha, was a 7th grade teacher at Wisconsin Hills Middle School.
Jennifer Lynn Podhora, an Elmbrook teacher from Waukesha, died at the age of 28, according to a Legacy obituary. The Carroll University 2007 graduate taught middle school in Missouri for four years and returned to Waukesha in 2011 to teach in the Elmbrook School District. Podhora taught 7th grade at Wisconsin Hills Middle School. Throughout her last year, Podhora inspired many to join her in the fight against cancer. Last year students held a fundraiser for the teacher and wrote letters to her. The family extended a special thanks to friends and family, Wisconsin Hills Middle School, Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa and the Cancer Treatment Center in Tulsa. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m. followed by Funeral services …
Monday, May 6, 2013
Scott, of Menomonee Falls and formerly of Brookfield, was a graduate from Marquette University and was senior vice president of software for Edgenet.
Scott J. Rudolph February 6, 1979 - May 1, 2013 Scott, of Menomonee Falls, formerly of Brookfield, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at the age of 34 years. Cherished and loved son of Ron and Jill Rudolph. Dear brother of Holly (Curt) Emmer, Rachel Rudolph and Brian (Stacey) Rudolph. Beloved grandson of Helen Biro. Proud uncle of Peyton and Anori Rudolph. Dear nephew of Cindy Pritchard and Richard Rudolph. Further survived by other relatives and many dear friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 6, from 1:00-7:45 PM, at CHURCH AND CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 380 Bluemound Rd., Waukesha (4 blocks south of I-94, at Hwys J & JJ), followed by an 8:00 PM service. Scott was a graduate from Marquette University and was senior …
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Brookfield woman, 83, worked in the Waukesha School District.
Lois B. Solberg, of Brookfield, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013 at her home at the age of 83. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on Sept. 2, 1929, the daughter of Merritt and Hattie (Doornink) Jensen. Lois was a longtime member of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Waukesha, where she was a past choir member. She was united in marriage to Robert Solberg on August 11, 1951. Lois was a graduate of UW-Stout receiving her B.S. in Home Economics. She proudly served the Waukesha School systems for many years as a Teacher’s Aide. Lois was a member of the Waukesha Home makers Club. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, reading books and completing crossword puzzles. Lois’ greatest joy in life was spending time with her family and friends. Lois is …
Thursday, May 2, 2013
John was a long time member of Steamfitters Local No. 601.
John A. Beiter May 24, 1939 - April 29, 2013 Of Brookfield passed away April 29, 2013 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Mary Jane (nee Loessin). Loving father of Joel (Joan) Sage and Jolean (Allen) McPherson. Also lovingly survived by Lori Loessin and Scott (Caroline) Loessin, M.D. Dear grandpa to Joel Jr., Christen, Kyler, Dustin, Melody, Matthew, Robert John, Lucille, Lydia, Gabriella, Julyana, Ella Grace. Brother of Barbara Zagorski and Jerome (Vicki) Beiter. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. John was a long time member of Steamfitters Local No. 601. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday, May 3 from 4 PM until the time of service at 5:30 PM, with a reception to follow at the Funeral …
Thursday, April 18, 2013
About 80 different police and fire agencies turned out for the funeral of Officer Don Bishop, who died in the line of duty on Saturday.
A sea of men and women wearing blue and brown uniforms paid their respects to Town of Brookfield Police Officer Don Bishop on Thursday in St. Joseph's Cemetery. About 80 different police and fire agencies participated in the police officer's funeral in Waukesha. Bishop, a 32-year-old Waukesha resident, died Saturday morning from an apparent heart attack while responding to a burglary call. The Waukesha Police Department served as pallbearers during the funeral processional. Before joining the Town of Brookfield Police Department in August 2011, Bishop worked as a dispatcher for Waukesha County and for Oconomowoc. He also previously served with the Mukwonago Police Department and the North Prairie Prairie Fire Department. He also worked as …
Monday, April 15, 2013
Waukesha resident and Town of Brookfield police officer died Saturday from a heart attack while investigating a burglary.
Donald “Don” E. Bishop, of Waukesha died on Saturday, April 13, 2013 doing what he loved, working as a Town of Brookfield Police Officer at the age of 32 years. He was born in Waukesha on March 7, 1981 the beloved son of Ronald and Barbara (nee Mueller) Bishop. He was a graduate of Mukwonago High School and attended Waukesha County Technical College where he received his training in law enforcement, firefighting and as an Emergency Medical Technician. Don touched many lives in his career in emergency services working as a volunteer firefighter/EMT, a dispatcher and as an expert in radio communications for public safety agencies. He started his career as a dispatcher with the Waukesha County Communications Center and the City of …
Monday, April 1, 2013
Robert was an Army Sergeant in WWII, an Executive Vice President of advertising at Boston Store, wall decor shop owner, and a member of Brookfield Congregational U.C.C.
September 21, 1921 - March 28, 2013 Resided in Menomonee Falls, WI March 28, 2013 age 91. Beloved husband for 66 years to Marjorie (nee Bratz). Dear father of Mary Jo (Michael) Stroh and the late Paul R. Remiker. Grandfather of the late Ann (Markus) Stroh-Klebermass, Matthew (Amy) Stroh, Katherine (Nathan) Hall, and Andrew (Jenny) Stroh. Also survived by eight great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Bob was an Army Sergeant in WWII and was a field instructor. He taught trainees techniques in survival at various camps in the southwest. After the war, he graduated from the American Art Academy in Chicago. He worked at several advertising agencies before becoming Executive Vice President of advertising for 14 years at Boston …
