Obituaries
Susan M. Harding
May 25, 2026
Susan M. Harding (née Besaw), of Waukesha, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born on January 6, 1947, in Appleton. On March 28, 1988, she married Larry Harding in Waukesha.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 38 years, Larry Harding of Waukesha, her children Michael A. (Renee) Bero of Waukesha,...
Margaret Mary Hansen
May 24, 2026
Margaret Mary Hansen (née Walker) passed away peacefully the morning of Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Mukwonago ProHealth Hospital at the age of 86. She was born in Milwaukee on August 18, 1939 to parents John Walker and Frances (née Mikulsky) Walker. She was united in marriage to her late husband Eric Hansen on September 11, 1965. Margaret graduated from...
Rodney W. Vanden Noven
May 24, 2026
Rodney W. Vanden Noven of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on January 14, 1930, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, he was the son of William and Clara (née Kukral) Vanden Noven.
Rodney graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1948 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering...
Francisco "Pancho" J. Mojica Lugo
May 22, 2026
Francisco J. “Pancho” Mojica Lugo, of Milwaukee, passed unexpectedly on Friday, May 22, 2026 at the age of 62. He was born in Puerto Rico on August 23, 1963, the son of Hector and Santa Virgen (nee Lugo) Mojica, Sr. He was a 1981 graduate of Rufus King High School. Pancho proudly served his country as an Airman First Class...
Thomas "Tommy" E. Faubel, Jr.
May 22, 2026
Thomas E. “Tommy” Faubel, Jr., of Waukesha, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 22, 2026 at the age of 70. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 4, 1955, the son of Thomas and Mary (nee George) Faubel, Sr. Tommy was a math whiz and enjoyed playing games on his computer, watching the Green Bay Packers, going...
Karen P. Rosecky
May 21, 2026
Karen P. Rosecky (née Gogin), of Waukesha, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on March 3, 1942, in Milwaukee, one of fifteen children born to Richard and Frieda (née Kane) Gogin. Karen was raised in Genesee Depot and was a 1960 graduate of Catholic Memorial High School. She earned her...
Eugene F. Szopinski
May 21, 2026
Eugene “Gene” Szopinski, age 78, died on Thursday, May 21, 2026, peacefully at home. Gene was born on August 17, 1947 in Milwaukee to Eugene and Doris Szopinski.
Gene graduated from Boys Tech High School and served an apprenticeship in the Tool and Die Industry. Most of his working career was as an employee of Stanek Tool in New Berlin, Wisconsin.
During...
Robert A. Lidwin
May 19, 2026
Robert “Bob” Lidwin, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, passed away on May 19, 2026, at the age of 75.
Bob was born on June 21, 1950, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from Greenfield High School in 1969 and went on to build a long and successful career in the paint and coatings industry. Throughout his professional life, he was widely respected for his...
Donald "Don" V. Medler
May 18, 2026
Donald Vincent Medler, of Waukesha, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at the age of 92. He was born on October 18, 1933 in Coral, MI, to Vincent and Mary (nee Elcy) Medler. As one of five siblings, he grew up in a closely knit family that lived in Michigan and Chicago, Illinois. He met and married the love...
Rose G. Mann
May 13, 2026
Rose G. Mann (nee Schenk) was called to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at the age of 92. Rose was born on March 1, 1934 to the late Otto and Hermine Schenk in Wauwatosa. She was baptized, attended grade school, and was confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church located at 60th and Lloyd in Milwaukee. Rose attended...
Gordon "Gordy" Kolm
May 12, 2026
Gordon “Gordy” Kolm, age 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Three Pillars Senior Living Communities in Dousman, WI. He was born on March 19, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI to Leopold and Ottilia (née Lippert) Kolm.
In June of 1945, 17 year old Gordy became part of WWII as he enlisted in the United States...
Janet Mary Sullivan
May 12, 2026
Janet Mary Sullivan (nee Gundrum) of Waukesha passed way on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 83. She was born in Watertown, WI on November 28, 1942 the daughter of Wilfred and Gertrude (nee Wild) Gundrum. Growing up, Janet enjoyed caring for her younger siblings, taking them shopping and to their appointments and introducing them...
Louise E. LeBlanc
May 10, 2026
Louise Elizabeth (née Price) LeBlanc, also lovingly known as Louisa, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, in Wauwatosa at the age of 97.
Louise lived a remarkable life filled with love, travel, creativity, compassion, and dedication to her family and community. A true free spirit, she viewed life as a journey meant to be enjoyed and shared with others.
Louise was...
Janean J. Cleveland
May 4, 2026
Janean Johnson Cleveland
January 23, 1941, to May 4, 2026
Janean Johnson Cleveland was born in Waco, Texas, the daughter of A.C. and Hariadene (nee Holmes) Johnson. A resident of Waukesha County since April of 1962, Janean raised her children in greater Waukesha and served the community throughout her adult life.
Janean retired as Chief of Staff for State Senator Joanne B. Heulsman...
Michael D. Hendrickson
Apr 30, 2026
Michael “Mickey” D. Hendrickson, age 79, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026 with his family by his side, and his wife holding his hand. A lifelong Waukesha resident, he was born on May 24,1946 to Leslie and IdaBelle (n Cornell) Hendrickson. He was a 1965 graduate of Waukesha High School. Mickey was a dedicated coin and stamp collector who...
Eugene Martin Ciechanowski
Apr 30, 2026
Eugene M. Ciechanowski of Waukesha, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the age of 101 years. He was born in Milwaukee on September 16, 1924 to Stanley and Antonina (nee: Klazura) Ciechanowski.
Eugene enjoyed maintenance and upkeep of his home and enjoyed volunteering at his home parish of St Paul’s in Milwaukee. In his earlier years, he enjoyed...
Loretta Elaine Hecyk
Apr 30, 2026
Loretta E. Hecyk of Waukesha, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the age of 85 years. She was born in the Town of Franzen, WI on May 28, 1940, to Leo and Bridget (nee: Groshek) Cieslewicz. Loretta was a graduate of Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School. On December, 31, 1960 she married Daniel Hecyk at St. Joseph Church in Galloway, WI.
Loretta...
David J. Steffen
Apr 29, 2026
David J. Steffen, of Menomonee Falls, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 43. Born on November 25, 1982, in Milwaukee, he was the beloved son of Victoria (née Sopa) and Patrick Steffen.
On October 29, 2011, David married Christina “Christy” Smith in Merton, WI. Together, they built a loving home...
Daniel Richard Connor
Apr 23, 2026
Daniel Richard Connor (Dan), Age 77, passed away April 23, 2026, from complications as a result of his courageous battle with stomach cancer. He was born February 21, 1949, in Waupun, Wisconsin, the son of Clarence and Hazel (nee Riter) Connor.
Dan was devoted to his family. He was cherished and will be greatly missed by his wife, Edith, (nee Wollangk),...
Russell E. Gatzow
Apr 19, 2026
Russell E. Gatzow passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the age of 92 years. He was born on May 6, 1933 to Harold and Viola (nee: Kluge) Gatzow. On May 9, 1953 he married his beloved wife Betty Jean (Dinnauer) who preceded him in death on April 13, 2025. For 72 years they built a home filled...
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