Obituaries

Margaret Ann Rautmann

Margaret Ann Rautmann

Dec 20, 2025

Margaret Ann “Marge” Rautmann (nee: Schneider) passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was born in Chilton, Wisconsin on August 3, 1943 to Wilbert and Eva (nee: Cetwinski) Schneider. Marge worked for AT&T as a switchboard operator, then designing circuits for installation until her retirement. 

Marge was a fan of Elvis and Neil Diamond. She enjoyed antiquing, and enjoyed collecting...

Hubert R. Hamus

Hubert R. Hamus

Dec 24, 2025

Hubert R. Hamus, age 93 died on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at AngelsGrace Hospice. He was born in Marshfield, WI on January 22, 1932 to Joseph and Odelia Hamus.

Hubert grew up in a hardworking farming family and learned the art of auto repair from his father and grandfather. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

In...

Joseph N. Castillo

Joseph N. Castillo

Dec 23, 2025

Joseph N. Castillo of Waukesha passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born in Pharr, Texas on January 16, 1945, the son of Genaro and Antonina (Gomez) Castillo. Joe loved music and was an avid Milwaukee Brewers fan. He loved watching Old Western movies and reminiscing about the...

Jaclyn Marie Stephan

Jaclyn Marie Stephan

Dec 23, 2025

Jaclyn Marie Stephan, Age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Edward and Linda (nee: Ricciardi) Wasko. 

A beloved artist and creative spirit, she had an incredible talent for drawing and had an eye for photography. Beyond her artistic talents, Jaclyn had a love for books, movies, music and she shared that...

Kyle Thomas Handford

Kyle Thomas Handford

Dec 22, 2025

Kyle Thomas Handford of Waukesha, formerly of Adams County, Wisconsin, died on December 22, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on June 25, 1969, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, he was the son of Thomas and Karen (nee Natvig) Handford. Kyle attended Whittier Elementary School and enjoyed an active youth, participating in numerous athletic activities including the Par Cay Players....

Richard W. Boushek

Richard W. Boushek

Dec 20, 2025

Richard “Rick” W. Boushek, age 64, of Fond du Lac, passed away on December 20, 2025 in Pewaukee, WI. Rick was born in Milwaukee, WI, on April 24, 1961 to parents Burton and Carol (nee Byers) Boushek, and was raised in Waukesha where he graduated from Waukesha South High School. He furthered his education at Waukesha County Technical College, earning...

Mai T. Pham

Mai T. Pham

Dec 15, 2025

Mai Thi Pham passed away peacefully at Luther Manor on Monday, December 15, 2025 at the age of 88. She was born in Soc Trang, Vietnam and immigrated to the United States in 1975 with her husband and eight children. She was a loving and caring mom with her greatest joy spending time with her children, twenty grandchildren and sixteen great...

Eustolio "Tolin" Garcia Uribe

Eustolio "Tolin" Garcia Uribe

Dec 11, 2025

Eustolio García Uribe, a la edad de 53 años, un verdadero vaquero de corazón, partió de este mundo el jueves 11 de diciembre de 2025. Nació en México el 25 de julio de 1972, hijo de Francisco Javier García y Francisca Uribe García.

Eustolio encontró alegría en los caballos, los ranchos y el estilo de vida vaquero. Fue un hombre trabajador...

James Lawrence Rouiller

James Lawrence Rouiller

Dec 10, 2025

James Lawrence Rouiller, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Milwaukee on January 16, 1935, to Leona (nee: Milewski) Rouiller and raised with his father, Alexander Rouiller. On October 19, 1963, he married Luella Madonna (nee: Luster) Rouiller, and together they raised three children.

James was a gentle,...

Paul G. Vrakas

Paul G. Vrakas

Dec 10, 2025

Paul George Vrakas, born November 23, 1927 in Waukesha to George and Adeline Vrakas, died December 10, 2025, surrounded by family. Aged 98, he was grateful to enjoy a Greek and Italian upbringing, a fulfilling life, a sharp mind as he aged and, until quite recently, good health. A lifelong Waukesha resident, Paul was an exceptional husband and father, dedicated...

Esther R. Buchholz

Esther R. Buchholz

Dec 9, 2025

Esther Ruth Buchholz (née Maring) lovingly reunited with her beloved husband, Duane Anthony Buchholz, on December 9, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, niece, and daughter, Esther’s life was marked by a deep commitment to family, compassion for others, and a love for creativity.

Esther was a dedicated Medical Technologist whose career touched many lives. Her passion for service extended beyond...

James F. Sullivan

James F. Sullivan

Dec 8, 2025

James F. Sullivan of Waukesha passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born in Fond du Lac, WI on July 23, 1936, the son of Alexander and Bernice Sullivan. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Berlin Conflict. He loved music and dancing and taught folk dancing for...

Teresa Rico Perez

Teresa Rico Perez

Dec 8, 2025

Teresa Rico Perez of Waukesha passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on December 8, 2025. She was born in Camaguey, Cuba, the daughter of Jose Rico San Martin and Maria Luisa Barrios. On June 1, 1961, she married her beloved husband, Enrique Perez, who preceded her in death on May 24, 2000.

Teresa was a vibrant spirit...

Jerome Elmer Stein

Jerome Elmer Stein

Dec 5, 2025

Jerome Elmer Stein passed away peacefully Friday, December 5, 2025 surrounded by family in Grafton, aged 94. He was born in Milwaukee on February 20, 1931 to parents Elmer William and Agnes (nee Peterson) Stein. Jerome served our country in the Army for three years, spending his time in Korea. He was married to his wife Julia for 69 years...

Darlene M. Gonzalez

Darlene M. Gonzalez

Dec 4, 2025

Darlene M. Gonzalez of Waukesha passed away peacefully with her beloved husband by her side on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at AngelsGrace Hospice at age 91. She was born in Milwaukee on May 9, 1934, the daughter of Arnold and Lorraine (Christy) Lessila. Darlene will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and as a sweet and loving wife, mother,...

Douglas "Doug" R. Nelson

Douglas "Doug" R. Nelson

Dec 3, 2025

Douglas "Doug" R. Nelson of Waukesha passed away on December 3, 2025 at the age of 68. He was born in Milwaukee on March 12, 1957 the son of Raymond and Anna (Hendrickson) Nelson.  

He is survived by his siblings, Frank "Jim" Nelson, Karen (the late Joe) Engebretson, Lynnette (Tom) Bain and Judy (Ken) Fisher; his son Christopher Chambers; nieces,...

Richard Lee "Dick" Hause

Richard Lee "Dick" Hause

Dec 3, 2025

Richard Lee “Dick” Hause, of New Berlin, died on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc at the age of 85. He was born on January 18, 1940, in Waukesha, the son of Gilbert and Agnes (nee Reish) Hause. On November 25, 1961, he married Sharon (nee Thiring) Hause at St. James Catholic Church in Mukwonago. He was...

Luis D. Sosa

Luis D. Sosa

Dec 1, 2025

Luis D. Sosa of Waukesha passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, December 1, 2025 at age 63.  

He will be forever missed by his wife Gloria; five children, Jefferson, Jennifer, Jeanne, Jeremy and Jacob and his grandchildren.  Further survived by other relatives and friends. 

Services were held December 5th.

Harris H. Wilke

Harris H. Wilke

Nov 30, 2025

Harris Herman Wilke, age 94, passed away on Sunday, November 30th.2025 in Germantown, WI. He was born on March 25, 1931, in Beaver Dam, WI, to Sydney and Leora (Raasch) Wilke. He grew up in Horicon, WI, where he attended grade school and graduated from Horicon High School in 1948. Harris was a proud member of the Horicon Band from...

James "Jim" J. Wickler

James "Jim" J. Wickler

Nov 28, 2025

James J. Wickler, of Waukesha, died on Friday, November 28, 2025 at his residence at the age of 87. He was born on May 11, 1938, in Platteville, the son of Myles and Margaret (nee Keough) Wickler. On November 25, 1961 he married Marleen (nee Williams) Wickler at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Platteville. He enjoyed over 35 years of...