Obituaries

Laura Elena Nieves Vinales

Laura Elena Nieves Vinales

Jul 8, 2026

Laura Elena Nieves Vinales, passed away unexpectedly, on July 8, 2026 at the age of 66 years. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Manuel and Maria Nieves. Laura was a woman of deep and unwavering faith who found great comfort and strength in reading the Bible. She loved Jesus, and expressed her love for Christ by sharing...

Virginia "Ginny" M. Hughes

Virginia "Ginny" M. Hughes

Jun 22, 2026

Virginia M. “Ginny” Hughes, of Sullivan, passed away in her sleep Monday, June 22, 2026 at her residence at the age of 80. She was born June 22, 1946, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Edward and Isabel (nee Pischinger) Uihlein.

Ginny graduated from Catholic Memorial High School in 1964. After a brief stint in a local rock and roll band, she...

Mary L. Taft

Mary L. Taft

Jul 8, 2026

Mary L. Taft of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at her home at Avalon Square, at the age of 81. Born in Harlingen, Texas, on September 26, 1944, to Harvey and Kathleen Klomparens, Mary grew up in Grand Haven, Michigan. After meeting at Michigan State University and quickly falling in love, she married Thomas “Tom” Taft...

Nancy A. Baran

Nancy A. Baran

Jul 7, 2026

Nancy A. Baran, Age 74, passed away on July 7, 2026 at her home. She was born in Waukesha, the oldest of ten children born to James and Gloria (nee: Kienast) Yuds on October 23, 1951. In 1972 she married Gary Baran, he survives her.

Nancy was a devoted employee of Delzer Lithograph, where she dedicated 29 years of service and...

Linda L. Singsime

Linda L. Singsime

Jul 7, 2026

Linda L. Singsime, age 75, died on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Angels Grace Hospice. Linda was born in Wisconsin Rapids on October 30, 1950 to Carl and Vivian (nee: Busch) Petersen. On January 2, 1971 she married Richard Singsime.

Linda dedicated 28 years to the food service department at Carroll University, where she found great joy in preparing meals and...

Sharon Ann Wood

Sharon Ann Wood

Jul 5, 2026

Sharon Ann Wood of Waukesha passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at the age of 83 years, with family by her side. She was born in Beaver Dam on March 4, 1943 to Lester and Bernice (nee: Stolarski) Hollnagel. Sharon was the salutatorian of the Fox Lake High School Class of 1961 and a graduate of University of...

David M. Stearns

David M. Stearns

Jul 3, 2026

David "Dave" Stearns, age 77, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, after a long journey with dementia. Born on January 18, 1949, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, to Clifford and Pearl (Leberman) Stearns, David lived a life defined by hard work, dedication to his community, and a deep love for his family.

David was a proud...

Sharon J. Mantel

Sharon J. Mantel

Jul 2, 2026

Sharon J. Mantel, age 81, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and her cherished little Yorkie, Tinker Bell.

Sharon was born on August 21, 1944, in Oconto, Wisconsin, to the late Lorraine and Wally Dawursk. She was the youngest of four children.

Sharon was a dedicated employee of Briggs & Stratton, where she proudly worked as a...

Carol M. Meganck

Carol M. Meganck

Jun 29, 2026

Carol passed away peacefully, reunited with her beloved husband and best friend of 71 years, Bob Meganck, who preceded her in death in November 2025. She is survived by her four children, Susan Meganck, Sharon (Jeff) Watts, Sandra (Greg) Pochowski, and Scott (Erica) Meganck; her eight grandchildren, Bobby, Leigh Ann, Jeffrey, Mark, Michele, David, Hans, and Will; and her two...

John Roy Chiapusio

John Roy Chiapusio

Jun 29, 2026

John R. Chiapusio, of Waukesha, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at the age of 79, with his beloved wife Sandra by his side. Born in Iron Mountain, Michigan, on May 2, 1947, he was the son of Dominic and Delores (Sovey) Chiapusio. John honorably served in the United States Navy for eight and a half years and was...

Stephen D. Dlapa

Stephen D. Dlapa

Jun 27, 2026

Stephen D. Dlapa of New Berlin, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the age of 56. Born in West Allis on November 29, 1969, he was the son of Rudy and Margaret (McKenzie) Dlapa. Steve honorably served in the United States Navy for 11 years and continued his dedication as a reservist for six years. After his military...

Lorna S. Zick

Lorna S. Zick

Jun 25, 2026

Lorna Sue Zick, Age 64, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026. She was born in Waukesha on February 2, 1962, to Albert and Virginia (nee: Kinney) Zick. Lorna enjoyed camping and spending time” Up North,” where she loved relaxing around a campfire with family and friends, always up for board games or cards, and when possible, wouldn’t turn down...

Charles E. Williams

Charles E. Williams

Jun 25, 2026

Charles Eugene Williams passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on June 25, 2026. He was 87 years old.

Charles was born on March 9, 1939 to William “Bill” and Dorothy (née Geise) Williams in Beloit, Wisconsin. An only child for the first 16 years of his life until his brother David arrived, Charles spent his formative...

Daniel J. Foley

Daniel J. Foley

Jun 25, 2026

Daniel J. Foley, who grew up in Big Bend and was a longtime resident of Waukesha, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the age of 78. Dan was born on July 1, 1947, to John J. and Lucille M. (Knurr) Foley. Dan graduated from Mukwonago High School in 1965 and then honorably served in the United States...

Dorothy E. Thiele

Dorothy E. Thiele

Jun 23, 2026

Dorothy Thiele (née Clasen), age 96, passed peacefully into eternal life on June 23, 2026, at ProHealth Angels Grace Hospice, surrounded by the love and care of her family.

Dorothy was born on December 28, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Milton and Elsie (née Klenke) Clasen. She graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee and began her career as an accountant...

Florence L. Smith

Florence L. Smith

Jun 23, 2026

Florence L. Smith of Waukesha passed away peacefully at Angels Grace Hospice on June 23, 2026 at the age of 93. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on December 21, 1932 to Virgil and Florence (Conrad) McClintic. Florence was a graduate of Muskegon High School and Muskegon Community College. On March 23, 1957 she married Harvey J. Smith in Muskegon,...

Raymond F. Feldmeier

Raymond F. Feldmeier

Jun 20, 2026

Raymond F. Feldmeier, 91, of Waukesha passed into Eternal Life on June 20, 2026, at AngelsGrace Hospice, surrounded by his family. Ray was born at home on October 17, 1934, in Hokah, Minnesota. He spent his childhood on the family farm with parents Anna (Schnedecker) and Philip Feldmeier, and siblings Margaret, Bernie, and Julius. He attended St. Peter’s School through...

Thomas R. Sindorf

Thomas R. Sindorf

Jun 17, 2026

Thomas “Tom” R. Sindorf of New Berlin passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at AngelsGrace Hospice on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at age 93. He was born in Milwaukee on March 20, 1933 the son of Raymond and Adele (nee Harnack) Sindorf. On April 12, 1952 he married his beloved wife of 69 years, Janet (Currie) Sindorf; she...

Alice J. Ruppel

Alice J. Ruppel

Jun 15, 2026

Alice J. Ruppel of Waukesha passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the age of 86. She was born in McKeesport, PA on February 9, 1940 the daughter of George E. and L. Kathryn (nee Henderson) Burton. Alice was a graduate of Clairton High School and graduated from Slippery...

William "Bill" F. Pelrine Jr.

William "Bill" F. Pelrine Jr.

Jun 15, 2026

William F. “Bill” Pelrine Jr., died on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 75. He was born in Chicago, IL on June 26, 1950, the son of William F. and Patricia (nee Driskill) Pelrine Sr. Bill found joy and laughter in everything. He was an avid Brewer and Packer fan, he loved music and...