Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Patricia Ann Hahn
Apr 19, 2026
Patricia Ann Hahn (nee: Dana), died on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the age of 92 years. She was born in Waukesha to Donald C. and Evelyn A. (nee: Becker) Dana, Sr. on March 19, 1934. Pat was a 1952 graduate of St John’s Cathedral High School in Milwaukee. Shortly after graduation she went to work at First National Bank...
Douglas M. Canham
Apr 19, 2026
Douglas M. Canham of Rice Lake, formerly of Waukesha died on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the age of 79. He was born in Elgin, IL on January 16, 1947 the son of Robert and Lucille (Ekwinski) Canham. Douglas was an avid car enthusiast and will be remembered as a loving father and brother.
He will be sadly missed by his...
Ellen Zilli
Apr 16, 2026
Ellen Zilli, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin at the age of 95 surrounded by loved ones.
Born and raised in a close-knit family on Milwaukee’s East Side, Ellen often reflected fondly on her childhood and the loving parents who shaped her strong values, even in times of hardship. Her strength carried her through her father’s illness...
Joan M. Vetta
Apr 16, 2026
Joan Marie Vetta (née Wolff) passed away peacefully the morning of Thursday, April 16, 2026 at her residence at the age of 92. She was born in Milwaukee on September 24, 1933, the daughter of Edward and Adeline (née Mielke) Wolff. She was a graduate of North Division High School, class of 1951. Following high school Joan spent one year...
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