Obituaries

Sep 18, 2026

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Friend

Gary J. Kosmatka was a man of extraordinary talent, unwavering determination, and a generous heart. A devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather and great-grandfather, loyal friend, and mentor to many, Gary leaves behind a lifetime of treasured memories and a legacy of love, kindness, and craftsmanship.

Born to Joseph and Lucille “Betty” Kosmatka, Gary spent...

Oct 31, 2026

William G Kienzler (Bill), of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Saturday October 31, 2026 at the age of 65. He was born in Naperville, IL on May 29, 1961 to George and Vivian (nee: Sheedy) Kienzler. Bill was a life long resident of Waukesha with the exception of serving his country in the US Navy. Bill was a graduate of...

Nov 12, 2026

Doris Ann Kutsch, died peacefully on her 90th birthday, November 12, 2026. She was born in Dubuque, Iowa to Henry and Katherine (nee: Dieseberg) Meyer on November 12, 1936.

Doris had many interests and passions throughout her life. She enjoyed cooking and gardening. She has a special appreciation for fine jewelry, which was reflected in her years of working in the...

Nov 11, 2026

Joseph A. Kiciak of Waukesha, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and daughters on November 11, 2026, at the age of 76.

Joe was born in Chicago, IL on May 14, 1950, the son of Chester and Bernice (Jozwiak) Kiciak. Joe moved to Woodstock, IL where he attended St. Mary’s grade school and graduated in 1969 from Marion Central...

Nov 11, 2026

Carolyn Jean Smith, age 82, of Waukesha, passed away on November 11, 2026. She was born in Milwaukee on April 14, 1944, to George and Marie Theresa (nee: Ertl) Hahm.

After high school, she worked at Wisconsin Gas Company, sold Tupperware, Sentry Meat Department, and ATT. While working at ATT, she got her Bachelor of Business Management from Cardinal Stritch. She...

Nov 10, 2026

Westley “Wes” Brown, Age 39, died unexpectedly on November 10, 2026. He was born in Dekatur, IL on June 15, 1987. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Whitney Brown and their three precoius boys, Westley “Channing” Brown, Jr., Zeke Zeppelin Brown and Enzo Ocean Brown. He is also survived by his mother, Cindy Sue Brown and his sister Christina Sue...

Nov 9, 2026

Dennis R. Kruck of Sussex formerly of Waukesha passed away suddenly on Monday, November 9, 2026 at the age of 79. He was born in Waukesha on June 17, 1947 the son of Clarence and Ruth (nee Kaemmerer) Kruck. He was a graduate of Waukesha South High School and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during...

Nov 7, 2026

John A. Roder of Waukesha passed away peacefully at home on his farm on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the age of 91. He was born in Neillsville, Wisconsin on June 2, 1935 the son of John and Nellie (Bryan) Roder. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. On June 1, 1957 he married his beloved wife...

Nov 7, 2026

Mercedese “Mercy” Mary Tebon, entered eternal life on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the age of 90 years. She was born in Forestville, WI on October 22,1936 to Wendelin and Mathilda (nee:Schmidt) Rose. She was a 1958 graduate of Cardinal Stritch College and on August 30, 1958 she married her high school sweetheart, Donald Tebon at St. Mary’s Catholic Church...

Nov 7, 2026

Helen M. Boretsky, of Pewaukee, died on November 7, 2026 at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital at the age of 87 years. She was born in Milwaukee on January 9, 1939, the daughter of Henry and Edna (Manteufel) Mueller. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Warren Knoebel, married August 22, 1959 to April 22,1986, and her second husband,...

Nov 6, 2026

Passed away surrounded by her loving family at Avalon Square on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the age of 100 years. She was born on December 19, 1925, in Antwerp, Belgium, the daughter of Jan and Victorine (nee Swinkels) Reyntjens. She married her beloved husband, Theodore, who was from the Netherlands, in 1948. They moved together to the United States...

Nov 4, 2026

Helen Joan Carlson (Davies), age 93, of Oconomowoc, passed away on November 4, 2026, with family by her side. Affectionately known as Joan to family and friends, she was born in Waukesha on October 12, 1933, to the late Richard A. and Cora (Jensen) Davies.

Joan spent her childhood growing up in the village of Wales on Villa Vu Farm, a...

Nov 2, 2026

Amanda Emma Jean Clemans, age 105 passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2026 at LindenGrove Health Care Center. She was born on June 29, 1921 one of seven children born to Richard and Alitha Utley in Kentucky. Amanda lived most of her life in Watertown before moving to Waukesha in her later years. Kentucky held a special place in...

Oct 31, 2026

Laura J. Karel, of New Berlin, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at her home at the age of 68. She was born in Milwaukee on June 24, 1958, the daughter of George J. and Margaret M. (nee Loomis) Karel. She was a lifelong resident of the cherished Loomis farm in New Berlin. Laura worked for the rights of...

Oct 28, 2026

Mary Lou (Martens) Stein, born March 28th, 1951 in Greenville, MI, completed her baptismal journey and was raised through Christ October the 28th, 2026 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Larry Dennis for 55 years, mother to Rebecca “Becky” Martens-Stein and Katherine “Katie”Johnson (husband Alex), grandmother of Althea & Amelia Johnson. Mary was the eldest sister of Tim (deceased),...

Oct 23, 2026

Elizabeth Anne Hamilton of Waukesha passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the age of 28 years and her infant son Owen John Hamilton passed away Friday, October 23, 2026 at 2 days old.

Elizabeth was born November 9, 1997 in Davenport, IA, the daughter of James and Ruby Booth. On June 30, 2018 she married the love of her...

Oct 22, 2026

Robert C. Foegen “Ben” of Waukesha passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at the age of 94. He was born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin on January 11, 1932, the son of Henry and Susan (Heindel) Foegen. On November 18, 1961 he married his beloved wife, Suzanne “Sue” (Halverson) Foegen. Ben had a successful career as a pharmacist for 32 years,...

Oct 22, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Wilbur Forester Bull passed away peacefully the morning of October 22, 2026 at Anita’s Gardens in Brookfield, Wisconsin after suffering from Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia for more than a decade. He was 71 years old.

Tom was born on October 23, 1954 in Burlington, Vermont to Bill and Barbara Bull. He was the second of four children. He grew...

Oct 21, 2026

Elizabeth Anne Hamilton of Waukesha passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the age of 28 years and her infant son Owen John Hamilton passed away Friday, October 23, 2026 at 2 days old.

Elizabeth was born November 9, 1997 in Davenport, IA, the daughter of James and Ruby Booth. On June 30, 2018 she married the love of her...

Oct 21, 2026