Obituaries

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,...

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...

David John Pfeffer

David John Pfeffer

Nov 20, 2025

David John Pfeffer, a lifelong Waukesha resident, died peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the age of 87. He was born in Waukesha on June 30, 1938 the son of John Joseph and Elizabeth Jane (nee Eason) Pfeffer. David was a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School and Marquette University School of Business. David proudly served his country in...

Victoria "Vicki" S. Tegge

Victoria "Vicki" S. Tegge

Nov 20, 2025

Victoria “Vicki” S. Tegge, of Waukesha, passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on April 25, 1959, she was the daughter of George and Delores (Turinski) Lindner.

Vicki was known for her vibrant free-spirit and great love for Elvis. She enjoyed expressing her creativity through sewing, arts and crafts, and jewelry making. Additionally, Vicki enjoyed...

Robert "Bob" L. Meganck

Robert "Bob" L. Meganck

Nov 19, 2025

Robert “Bob” Meganck entered into the fullness of Eternal Life on November 19, 2025 at the age of 95. A resident of Pewaukee, WI, and former resident of Greenfield, WI, Bob was raised in Prairie du Chien, WI.

Beloved husband of Carol (née Schaefer). Devoted father of Susan Meganck, Sharon (Jeff) Watts, Sandra (Greg) Pochowski, and Scott (Erica) Meganck. Proud grandfather...

Karen B. Kulinski

Karen B. Kulinski

Nov 16, 2025

Karen B. Kulinski, of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 62. She was born on March 5, 1963, in Waukesha, the daughter of Eugene and Doris (nee: Scheele) Sherry. On November 9, 1985 she married Stephen J. Kulinski at Ascension Lutheran Church.

She will be sadly missed by her husband Stephen,...

Sara Ann Branch

Sara Ann Branch

Nov 15, 2025

Sara Ann Branch (nee Beyerl) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the age of 51.

She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Paul James and Terry Charlotte Beyerl (nee Straw). After finishing high school Sara went on to Hope College where she studied French & Ancient Civilizations, earning her bachelor’s degree. Sara spent her junior year of...

David Wayne Nason

David Wayne Nason

Nov 14, 2025

David Wayne Nason passed away unexpectedly at his home in Waukesha on November 14, 2025 at the age of 65. David was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 4, 1960 to parents Wayne Ammi and Judy Ruth Lewis Nason, the first of their two children.

He was a hard worker working 18 years before retiring from Sharp Packaging Systems as an...

Thomas J. Unti

Thomas J. Unti

Nov 11, 2025

Thomas J. Unti of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2025 at the age of 94. He was born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin on June 15, 1931 the son of Louis and Caroline (nee Jiardini) Unti. Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and retired as a commander. He remained a...

Patricia A. McHalsky

Patricia A. McHalsky

Nov 11, 2025

Patricia Ann McHalsky “Patti Norma” passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025 at the age of 72, she fought hard but lost her battle with cancer.

Pat was a caring and giving person. She enjoyed family and friends being a babysitter, care giver and birth coach. Born on March 23, 1953 her early life consisted of attending St. Joseph and St....

Janet Kay Baer

Janet Kay Baer

Nov 10, 2025

Janet Kay Baer (nee Ladwig) was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on October 23, 1940, in St. Joseph, Michigan to Elmer and Elsie (nee Piehl) Ladwig, Janet lived her life as a faithful servant of Christ, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

On...

John "Jack" A. Stechschulte

John "Jack" A. Stechschulte

Nov 9, 2025

John “Jack” August Stechschulte Born August 15, 1934 Buffalo, NY • Passed away November 9, 2025 • Waukesha, WI.

Born in Buffalo, NY, the third son of Hubert John and Edigna Mary (Fischer) Stechschulte. Jack spent his early days riding bikes, playing ball, working at his father’s Auto Dealership and looking up to his two older siblings Donald William and Russell...

Jan A. Mlodzik

Jan A. Mlodzik

Nov 7, 2025

Jan Alan Mlodzik of Germantown passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 75. Born on June 16, 1950, in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, Jan was the beloved son of Chester and Georgia Mlodzik.

Jan had a lifelong love of music and cherished attending concerts in his younger years. A devoted Wisconsin sports fan, he...

Thomas John Cooper

Thomas John Cooper

Nov 7, 2025

Thomas John Cooper passed away November 7, 2025, at the age of 74.

Tom spent his childhood in Everly, Iowa with his parents Gerald “Jerry” Cooper and Bernice (nee Back) Cooper Tripp and his brother Tim.

He graduated from Everly High School with the class of ’69. He played football at both ILCC, Estherville, Iowa and Morningside College, Sioux, Iowa graduating in...

Robert "Bob" J. James

Robert "Bob" J. James

Nov 6, 2025

Robert J. “Bob” James, of Waukesha, died on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital at the age of 77. He was born in Milwaukee on September 29, 1948, the son of Thomas and Josephine (nee Henning) James. Bob was a 1966 graduate of Boys Tech in Milwaukee. On November 4, 1967 he married the former Sharon Dellemann at...