Obituaries
Mary H. Hess
Sep 1, 2025
Our Dear Lord and Savior, we thank you for blessing our family with Mary A. Hess, a soft-spoken, beautiful, prayerful and gifted human being.
Mary Hess (nee: Pankratz), age 81, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. She was born December 3,1943 in Howell, Michigan to William J. and Mary J. (nee: Herbrand) Pankratz. Mary was a graduate of Catholic Memorial...
Helen J. Pugh
Aug 12, 2025
Helen J. Pugh, of Waukesha, died Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the Congregational Home in Brookfield at the age of 97. She was born in Milwaukee on February 11, 1928, the daughter of Gavin and Carolyn (nee Sommers) McKerrow. On September 9, 1950 she married John R. Pugh at First Presbyterian Church where they were longtime members. She received her...
James "Birch" J. Burczyk
Sep 28, 2025
James “Birch” Burczyk of Waukesha WI passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025 in the Arbor at Avalon Square in Waukesha WI. He was born in Milwaukee WI on October 16, 1942 to Joseph and Pauline Burczyk. In 1967 he married Marilee (Peterson) Burczyk at St. Mary Czestochowa Catholic Church in Milwaukee, WI. Jim is survived by his wife, Marilee...
Santiago Gamez Rodriguez
Sep 27, 2025
Santiago “Jim” Gamez Rodriguez of Waukesha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on November 17, 1934, in Texas, he was the son of Sotico and Valentina (Gamez) Rodriguez. Jim was known for his remarkable ability to repair almost anything. He had a passion for riding his motorcycle and enjoyed staying...
Ronald C. Wolter
Sep 25, 2025
Ronald C. Wolter of Waukesha went to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the age of 90. He was born in Milwaukee on January 26, 1935, the son of Roy and Louise (nee Wittkopp) Wolter. He proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserve. On May 1, 1954 he married his precious wife Diane Rubel...
Margaret “Peggy” Ann Butt
Sep 23, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” Ann Butt (née Majewski)
Peggy passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Born on July 15, 1953, in Waukesha to Joseph and Alice Majewski, Peggy spent her entire life in the city she adored. Remarkably, she lived on the same street for her whole life, in homes built by her grandfather, Fred Torhorst.
After graduating from the...
Richard "Dick" C. Lehmann, Jr
Sep 19, 2025
Richard “Dick” C. Lehmann, Jr., Age 66, of West Bend, formerly of Waukesha, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born in Waukesha on May 28, 1959 to Richard and Shirley (nee: Vogt) Lehmann, Sr. Dick was a former member of the Donna Lexa Community Art Center. He enjoyed drawing, painting and ceramics. He was an avid...
Eric Kohnert
Sep 18, 2025
Eric Kohnert, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, was born on December 20, 1938, and passed away on September 18, 2025. He was predeceased by his wife, Wanda.
Eric is survived by his children Eric (Suzanne), Dannelle, and Scott; his sisters Bobbi and Norma; and his grandchildren Adam (Liz) and Veronica, all of whom brought him endless pride and joy.
A proud...
Ruth K. Morris
Sep 16, 2025
Ruth K. Morris (Davis) went home to the Lord on September 16, 2025 at age 99. Ruth was a resident at Markesan Resident Home where she received wonderful care. She had previously resided in the Fox Lake area prior to her move to assisted living. During World War II she volunteered at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. She met her husband Melvin...
Robert W. Alexander Jr.
Sep 14, 2025
Robert W. Alexander Jr. “Bob” of Waukesha passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 with his beloved wife by his side at the age of 83. He was born in Fort Benning, Georgia on April 1, 1942 the son of Robert Alexander Sr. and Mary (nee Gagliano) Alexander. Bob worked for Waukesha Engine and then for many years at GE...
Eugene A. Blodgett
Sep 14, 2025
Eugene Arthur Blodgett “Gene” passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 14, 2025, at the age of 81. A lifelong resident of Waukesha, Gene was born on November 6, 1943, the only child of Arthur and Romona Blodgett. Gene honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. On June 19, 1971, he married...
Elisabeth Meinhardt
Sep 11, 2025
Elisabeth Meinhardt, age 94, died on Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was born in Vertesacsa, Hungary on July 29, 1931 the daughter of Franz and Katherina (nee: Grumming) Schmidt.
Elisabeth was an avid reader and knew three languages. she enjoyed traveling back to Germany numerous times, but her favorite place to be was her cottage in Sturgeon Bay that her husband...
Thomas "Tim" L. Rappis
Sep 8, 2025
Thomas “Tim” Rappis of Mukwonago passed away peacefully at Waukesha Memorial Hospital on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the age of 82. Born in 1943 to Samuel and Jeanette (nee Ryan) Rappis, Tim graduated from Waukesha High School in 1961, where he excelled in athletics and was a key contributor to the 1960 -1961 State finalist basketball team. Tim played...
Ronald John May
Sep 7, 2025
Ronald John May, Age 73, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 7, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born in Hartland on November 3,1951. Ron grew up in Hartland with his mother Dorothy and sister Judy. Later in life, Ron met his loving wife, Jill (nee: Mielke) and went on to raise three wonderful children...
Thomas "Tommy" Allen Nondahl
Sep 7, 2025
Thomas (Tommy) Allen Nondahl, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at his home in Waukesha, Wisconsin.On August 29th, 1992, Tommy married his high school sweetheart Lori Lassig in Waukesha, where they resided and raised their family.Following in his father's footsteps, Tommy became a dedicated owner and operator of TLN Trucking. Tommy's life was defined by the...
David Washington Baylor Jr.
Sep 5, 2025
David Washington Baylor, Jr. (Buddy, Prof. Baylor, Mr. Baylor), 57, died surrounded by family on September 5, 2025.
David was a US Army veteran, a member of the 101st Airborne Division, and served in Desert Storm. He was a Past Master of Waukesha Masonic Lodge No. 37.
He dedicated his latter years to teaching, with an impact made at Catholic Memorial High...
George Conway Walker
Sep 5, 2025
On the morning of September 5, 2025, surrounded by his wife, Dianne, and the family he cherished, George Conway Walker peacefully completed his remarkable journey through life. Born in San Marino, California, to Alva (née Conway) and Wendel Walker, and younger brother to Elizabeth Black (née Walker), George’s life was marked by boundless curiosity, a generous heart, and a steadfast...
Robert D. Crown
Sep 2, 2025
Robert "Bob" Crown, age 97 of Waukesha, passed away on September 2, 2025. He was born in Waterloo, Iowa on August 27, 1928. He entered the Navy upon high school graduation and served 2 years post World War II. He went to University of Northern Iowa on the GI bill and got his degree in math and physics for teaching....
Georgiann Miller
Aug 31, 2025
Georgiann (nee: Bralick) Miller, 77 of Waukesha passed away August 31, 2025 at Heritage Court in Waukesha. She was born on September 27, 1947 in Waukesha to Frank “Ben” and June “Tweets” (nee: Lamp) Bralick. Georgiann grew up in Wales, Wisconsin and graduated from Waukesha South High School in 1965. She married Nathaniel “Nat” Charles Miller on May 20, 1967....
Cory Ralph Graves
Aug 28, 2025
Cory Ralph Graves, 52, of New Berlin, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on August 28, 2025. Born on September 29, 1972, in Jamestown, North Dakota, Cory was the cherished son of Rex and Debra (Baenen) Graves.
Cory grew up with a deep appreciation for family, values he carried with him throughout his life. A graduate of the University of...
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