Obituaries
Susan L Link
Jan 29, 2026
Susan L. Link died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 29, 2026. She was born in Waukesha to Lyle and Marion (nee: Ellarson) Link on October 30, 1948.
Susan grew up in a large family in rural Waukesha. She spent time living in Beloit, Racine, Camp Lake and Waukesha. Susan graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside with a degree in accounting. She worked...
Michael E. Frank
Jan 27, 2026
Michael “Mike” “Gum” E. Frank a lifelong Waukesha resident passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at the age of 68. He was born in Waukesha on November 15, 1957 the son of Willard and Dorothy (nee Katzner) Frank. Mike loved sports, especially the Packers and Badgers, watching old movies and listening to 50’s and 60’s music. He also...
Michael E. Hanson Sr.
Jan 25, 2026
Michael Edward Hanson, Sr passed away unexpectedly on January 25th, 2026 at his home at the age of 69. He was born on July 5th, 1956 to Jack and Shirley (nee Schickowski) Hanson, Sr in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He graduated from Waukesha South High School in 1974.
“Big” Mike worked for Cement and Tile and other various trade companies before starting his...
William R. Klippel
Jan 25, 2026
William Robert Klippel, 83 years old, of Brookfield, Wisconsin, became an angel on January 25, 2026. He is now at peace with his wife, Sandra, who died just last year, January 27, 2025.
Bill was born on March 14, 1942, to William and Emmeline Klippel in Milwaukee, and is survived by his sister, Carolyn (DeBus) and three children, Mark (Chris) Klippel,...
Jerry Meissner
Jan 23, 2026
Jerome John Meissner, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Waukesha, Wisconsin on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Jerry was born on June 4, 1933, in Racine, Wisconsin to the late Regina (Drydyk) Meissner and Simon Meissner.
Jerry shared 62 years of marriage with his wife, Carol (Murphy) Meissner. He frequently stated that marrying Carol was “the best thing that ever...
Robert C. Jakus
Jan 21, 2026
Robert “Bob” C. Jakus, age 91, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2026. Born on September 29, 1934, in West Allis, he was the son of Michael and Theresa (nee Schleis) Jakus.
Bob was a proud veteran who served honorably in the United States Army and the National Guard. On May 29, 1965, he married his...
William L. Belmer Sr.
Jan 20, 2026
William “Bill” L. Belmer Sr. of Waukesha passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at the age of 89. He was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on September 21, 1936 the son of Winford Godfrey and Hildred Flossie (nee Lott) Belmer. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On December 14, 1957, he married the love of...
Gail D. Noel
Jan 18, 2026
Gail D. Noel, age 81, of Waukesha, was called to Eternal Life unexpectedly in her sleep on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Born on August 27, 1944, in East Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Francis and Theresa (nee Calabrese) McMullen. On February 27, 1965, Gail married the love of her life, Gary, and together they created a beautiful family...
James "Jim" R. Barry
Jan 17, 2026
James (Jim) Barry, age 76, passed away peacefully at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Born in Milwaukee and raised in Glendale, Jim was a 1967 graduate of Nicolet High School. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a Minor in History from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse in 1971. Jim...
John H. Hendrickson
Jan 17, 2026
John Holver Hendrickson, age 80, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
John was born on February 16, 1945, in Waukesha, to Glen and Josephine (née Nader) Hendrickson. After graduating from high school, he attended Milwaukee Vocational and Adult School (now Milwaukee Area Technical College), where he earned a diploma in Diesel Engines....
Robert J. Kubiak
Jan 14, 2026
Robert “Bob” J. Kubiak of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at age 80 years, at home in the company of his adult children and his devoted companion Cathy Szmanda.
He is survived by: son Charles “Chuck” (Karen) Kubiak and daughter Laura (John) Burke; grandchildren Colleen (Ethan) Garcia and Connor (Sarah) Kubiak; great-grandchildren Sunday and Bobbie Jean Garcia...
Tamara Lynn Wiberg
Jan 12, 2026
Tamara Lynn Wiberg (née Shields), age 61, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2026. She was born on June 5, 1964, in Racine, Wisconsin.
Tamara was the heart and soul of her family. She devoted her life to raising her children and creating a home where everyone felt loved, welcomed, and cared for. Her greatest joy came from...
Bethana M. Norgord
Jan 11, 2026
Bethana May (Beth) Norgord (née Gundlach) passed away Sunday, January 11th after a brief illness. Born March 15, 1932, in Evansville, Wisconsin, to John and Esther (Luther) Gundlach, Beth was the third of six children in the family. Her father had seen the name “Bethana” in a recent newspaper article and liked it so much he gave it to his...
Terry L. Ashley
Jan 9, 2026
Terry L. Ashley, of Waukesha, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 79.
Terry was born on June 17, 1946, in Denver, Colorado, as the third child and second son of Bradley and Lillian (Younger) Ashley. His childhood was spent in the Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Topeka, Kansas areas. Terry developed an incredible work ethic...
Reverend Father Joseph J. Tzougros
Jan 9, 2026
Reverend Father Joseph J. Tzougros, Economos
“Well done, my good and faithful servant.” Reverend Father Joseph J. Tzougros, Father Joe as he is known to all, fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, January 9, 2026. He served Greek Orthodox parishes throughout Wisconsin and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago and was the longest-serving priest of the parish of the Assumption...
Stephen A. Smart
Jan 5, 2026
Stephen “Steve” Smart, age 75, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 5.
Steve was born on March 29, 1950, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, to John “Jack” and Helen Smart, and was raised in Waukesha, his family’s hometown. He graduated from Waukesha High School in 1968, where he met and began dating Laurie Oettinger, who would become his devoted wife of...
Constancia R. Alvarez
Jan 4, 2026
Constancia “Connie” R. Alvarez, passed into Eternal Life on January 4, 2026, at the age of 100. Born on January 16, 1925, in San Marcos, Texas, she was the daughter of Sotico and Valentina (Gamez) Rodriguez.
On November 29, 1941, Connie married Demencio Alvarez in San Antonio, Texas, who preceded her in death on June 20, 2002. For most of her...
Walter "Wally" E. Hahn
Jan 3, 2026
Lifelong Waukesha resident Walter E. “Wally” Hahn, died on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the age of 94 years. He was born on September 4, 1931 to Henry E. and Etta L. (nee: Fischer) Hahn. Wally graduated from Waukesha High School in 1949 and then went on to attend Purdue University for 1 year before entering into the United States...
Diana J. Tessman
Jan 2, 2026
Diana Joan Tessman (nee Welhouse) passed away at Waukesha Memorial Hospital on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin on October 24, 1941. Her parents were Frances Jansen and George Welhouse. She was a homemaker and provided support to her husband, helping him out on the farm. She enjoyed gardening and in...
Daniel Ernesto Benavente
Jan 1, 2026
It is with steady hearts and fond remembrance that we announce the passing of Daniel Ernesto Benavente on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the age of 42. Born in Waukesha on September 7, 1983, to Jorge Ernesto and Maria Cecilia (née Monterrey) Benavente, Daniel spent his early years in his hometown, graduating from Catholic Memorial High School and attending the...
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