Obituaries
Laurie Jean Longtine
Jan 31, 2025
Laurie Jean Longtine, age 70, of Waukesha WI died peacefully in her sleep on January 31, 2025. Laurie was born in Superior, WI on December 13, 1954, the first daughter of Robert and Carol (nee Berger) Longtine. Laurie spent her formative years in Hayward, WI where she graduated from Hayward High School in 1973.
After graduation Laurie attended the University of...
David W. Cook
May 6, 2025
David Cook passed away on May 6, 2025, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, after a difficult battle with cancer. He was 62 years old, born on December 20, 1962 in Waukesha, WI to Terry and Carole Cook. David attended Waukesha School District until 1975 and then attended Kettle Moraine School District until his graduation in 1981.
David was kind and intelligent with...
Alfeo "Al" A. Testolin Jr.
May 5, 2025
Alfeo “Al” A. Testolin, Jr. passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at the age of 96. He was born on May 17, 1928 in Waukesha to Alfeo A. Sr. and Inez (nee: Sartori) Testolin. On October 17, 1963 he married the love of his life, Sally F. Dunbar, at St. Bernards in Wauwatosa. Al was a 1946 graduate of Waukesha...
Patricia Ann Austin
May 3, 2025
Patricia Ann “Pat” Austin, 85, died on Saturday, May 3, 2025 following a brief illness. She was born in Pewaukee on August 24, 1939 to Louis and Esther (nee: Fracaro) Roso. Pat was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing sheepshead and cribbage. She was hardworking and dedicated. She loved her waitressing career and eventually fulfilled her dream by owning and...
Ruth Ann Duhamel
May 3, 2025
Ruth Ann Duhamel (nee Tulogeski), died Saturday, May 3rd at the age of 97. She was the daughter of John and Mildred (nee Aitken) Tulogeski. She was born May 22, 1927. She grew up in Waukesha and lived there for most of her life. She graduated from Waukesha High School in 1945. She was an original member of St. John...
Charlene M. Jahnke
May 2, 2025
Charlene Jahnke of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. She was born on January 5, 1939, the beloved daughter of Matt and Grace (nee: Montgomery) Zick. On July 23, 1960, she married the love of her life Myron “Mike” Jahnke. They were able to spend 56 wonderful years of marriage together before...
Kevin F. Burlingame
May 1, 2025
Kevin F. Burlingame, age 63, of Waukesha, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital with his family at his side. He was born on December 11, 1961, in Milwaukee, WI the son of Alfred “Sonny” and Karroll (nee Froehlich) Burlingame. On August 27, 1994 he married Cheryl Madecky. Kevin was a memorable guy with a big...
Stephen Francis Nekola
Apr 27, 2025
Stephen “Steve” Francis Nekola passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 27 2025 at the age of 80 years. He was born on September 22,1944 in La Crosse, WI to John and Margaret (nee: Arenz) Nekola. Steve earned a bachlor’s degree in business from St Mary’s University in Winona, MN and his masters degree from UW-Whitewater from the School of Business...
Marlene Ida Blair
Apr 27, 2025
Marlene Ida Blair (nee Garni) passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the age of 79. She was born in Milwaukee to parents Bruce “Bruno” and Theresa (nee Miller) Garni on July 9, 1945. She was one of two siblings. After graduating from Messmer High School, Marlene married the...
Pamela A. Manak
Apr 25, 2025
Pamela A. Manak of Waukesha passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at her home. Pam was born on September 17, 1957, the beloved daughter of the late Carl and June (nee Schock) Manak. She was a graduate of UW-Whitewater with an accounting degree and of UW-Madison with a landscape architecture degree and worked as a landscape architect for Country...
Carolyn K. Roberts
Apr 25, 2025
Carolyn K. Roberts of Waukesha passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend at the age of 72. She was born on July 21, 1952 the daughter of Ivan and Loveta (Weber) Hamilton.
She will be sadly missed by her son Joseph Wilkiewicz (Mea Carlozzi) of Waukesha, grandson, Jaryn Wilkiewicz; her brother and sisters, Marilyn (Ig)...
Robert J. Ballard
Apr 25, 2025
Robert James Ballard (Bob) passed away Friday, April 25 at the age of 78. He was born in Waukesha on August 5, 1946, to parents Robert and Mary (née Blando). He grew up on the family farm with his parents and 5 siblings.
After graduating high school, Bob served in the United States Air Force. Following his service, he returned to...
Susan L. Rietjens
Apr 21, 2025
Susan L. Rietjens of Waukesha passed away surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the age of 76. She was born on January 13, 1949, in Waukesha, the daughter of Glen and Phyllis (Merryfield) Moldenhauer.
On June 29, 1968, Susan married Ronald Rietjens, with whom she shared a beautiful life filled with love...
Geralda "Jerry" R. Schaefer
Apr 19, 2025
Geralda “Jerry” R. Schaefer of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 97. She was born in Waterford on June 8, 1927 the daughter of Alfred and Matilda Rolfson. Jerry was a longtime member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. She married Wally, raised a family, and also worked for many years...
Kenneth "KT" L. Thomas
Apr 18, 2025
Kenneth “KT” L. Thomas of Waukesha passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 18, 2025 at age 85. He was born in Waukesha on June 25, 1939 the son of Evan and Deloras (nee Badinger) Thomas. KT worked for Jahnke & Jahnke Associates for many years. He was a lifelong Packer fan enjoyed watching other Wisconsin...
Linda A. Konsella
Apr 17, 2025
Linda A. Konsella of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the age of 74. She was born in Milwaukee on July 15, 1950 the only child of William and Ruth (nee Stevens) Elderbrook. Linda dedicated many years of her career to the State of Wisconsin retiring as the Section Manager of the Food Share Quality Control...
Shirley Ann Conway
Apr 17, 2025
Shirley Conway of Wales passed away on April 17, 2025, at AngelsGrace Hospice, at the age of 89.
Born on October 15, 1935, in Waukesha to Gwilym and Ruth (née Noble) Roberts, Shirley was raised in Wales on the family’s dairy farm. On April 23, 1957, she married George Conway at Jerusalem Presbyterian Church—her spiritual home both in childhood and again...
Michael "Mike" A. Lewis
Apr 15, 2025
Michael A. “Mike” Lewis, of Waukesha, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 53. He was born on December 18, 1971, in Colorado Springs, CO, the son of Samuel and Mary (nee Hatcher) Lewis. On July 28, 2018 he married Christine (nee Franta) Lewis. Mike always had a smile on his face. He loved...
William "Bill" J. Riutta
Apr 15, 2025
William "Bill" James Riutta, devoted husband, loving and supportive dad, proud grandpa and great grandpa, passed away on April 15, 2025 at age 86, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 24, 1938, in Hancock, Michigan, the son of Toivo and Delia (nee Balagna) Riutta.
Bill graduated in 1961 from Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan, with a Mechanical Engineering...
Betty Jean Gatzow
Apr 13, 2025
Betty Jean Gatzow passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the age of 91 years. She was born in Milwaukee on March 27,1934 to Grover and Eleanor (nee: Briesemeister) Dinnauer. On May 9,1953 she married Russell Gatzow.
With great love and gentle kindness, Betty always put family first and foremost in her life. Besides being a dedicated and resourceful...
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