Obituaries

Diana J. Tessman

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...

Walter "Wally" E. Hahn

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...

Tyler Deshawn Sutton

Tyler Deshawn Sutton

Dec 28, 2025

Tyler Deshawn Sutton was born on April 27, 2014 to Crystal Sutton and Demetris Gilbert in Jonesboro, Georgia. Tyler departed this life December 28th 2025 with his loving mother by his side. Tyler accepted Christ at an early age, he was baptized in Morrow, Georgia at A Word in Season his grandmother’s church home at the time and attended Bridge...

Pamela Ann Kowalski

Pamela Ann Kowalski

Oct 22, 2025

Pamela Ann Kowalski (nee Greene) passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2025 in Hamburg, Germany at the age of 70. She was born in Yankton, South Dakota on October 25, 1954 to parents Gerald and Georgine (nee Soulek) Greene.

Pam graduated from Pulaski High School; she met and married Mike in Milwaukee. Following Mike’s graduation from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee they moved...

Stephen A. Smart

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

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...

Daniel Ernesto Benavente

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...

Kerri L. Slotty

Kerri L. Slotty

Dec 29, 2025

Kerri Lynn Slotty of Waukesha passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the age of 67, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Milwaukee on April 10, 1958, the daughter of Herbert Preiss and Ella Mae (Lemay) Thorpe. On May 31, 1980, Kerri married her devoted husband, Paul, and together they raised two...

Timothy W. Friedel

Timothy W. Friedel

Dec 28, 2025

Timothy W. Friedel, of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at his home at the age of 67. He was born in Monmouth, IL, on July 4, 1958, the son of John and Barbara (nee Rountree) Friedel. He was an avid bowler and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He was the best...

Hubert R. Hamus

Hubert R. Hamus

Dec 24, 2025

Hubert R. Hamus, age 93 died on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at AngelsGrace Hospice. He was born in Marshfield, WI on January 22, 1932 to Joseph and Odelia Hamus.

Hubert grew up in a hardworking farming family and learned the art of auto repair from his father and grandfather. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

In...

Joseph N. Castillo

Joseph N. Castillo

Dec 23, 2025

Joseph N. Castillo of Waukesha passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born in Pharr, Texas on January 16, 1945, the son of Genaro and Antonina (Gomez) Castillo. Joe loved music and was an avid Milwaukee Brewers fan. He loved watching Old Western movies and reminiscing about the...

Jaclyn Marie Stephan

Jaclyn Marie Stephan

Dec 23, 2025

Jaclyn Marie Stephan, Age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Edward and Linda (nee: Ricciardi) Wasko. 

A beloved artist and creative spirit, she had an incredible talent for drawing and had an eye for photography. Beyond her artistic talents, Jaclyn had a love for books, movies, music and she shared that...

Kyle Thomas Handford

Kyle Thomas Handford

Dec 22, 2025

Kyle Thomas Handford of Waukesha, formerly of Adams County, Wisconsin, died on December 22, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on June 25, 1969, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, he was the son of Thomas and Karen (nee Natvig) Handford. Kyle attended Whittier Elementary School and enjoyed an active youth, participating in numerous athletic activities including the Par Cay Players....

Margaret Ann Rautmann

Margaret Ann Rautmann

Dec 20, 2025

Margaret Ann “Marge” Rautmann (nee: Schneider) passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was born in Chilton, Wisconsin on August 3, 1943 to Wilbert and Eva (nee: Cetwinski) Schneider. Marge worked for AT&T as a switchboard operator, then designing circuits for installation until her retirement. 

Marge was a fan of Elvis and Neil Diamond. She enjoyed antiquing, and enjoyed collecting...

Richard W. Boushek

Richard W. Boushek

Dec 20, 2025

Richard “Rick” W. Boushek, age 64, of Fond du Lac, passed away on December 20, 2025 in Pewaukee, WI. Rick was born in Milwaukee, WI, on April 24, 1961 to parents Burton and Carol (nee Byers) Boushek, and was raised in Waukesha where he graduated from Waukesha South High School. He furthered his education at Waukesha County Technical College, earning...

Virginia Hughes

Virginia Hughes

Dec 19, 2025

Virginia “Jave” Hughes passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 in Wauwatosa, aged 79. She was born in Milwaukee on March 18, 1946 to parents John Hughes Jr. and Julianne (nee McCumber) Hughes. Virginia attended Milwaukee Downer High School and graduated from UW-Green Bay with a bachelor’s degree and spent much of her career working in Fine Arts sales. She...

Mai T. Pham

Mai T. Pham

Dec 15, 2025

Mai Thi Pham passed away peacefully at Luther Manor on Monday, December 15, 2025 at the age of 88. She was born in Soc Trang, Vietnam and immigrated to the United States in 1975 with her husband and eight children. She was a loving and caring mom with her greatest joy spending time with her children, twenty grandchildren and sixteen great...

Robert J. Moore, Jr

Robert J. Moore, Jr

Dec 14, 2025

Robert J. Moore, Jr. Age 69 died on December 14, 2025 in Melbourne, Florida. He was born on September 14, 1956 to Robert J. and Darlene (ne: Heizler) Moore, Sr. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a lifelong fan of the Green Bay Packers and he loved anything football related. He had a passion...

Gaspar DeLaPaz

Gaspar DeLaPaz

Dec 14, 2025

Gaspar DeLaPaz, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 59.

Gaspar was born on July 13, 1966, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, the son of Alcadio DeLaPaz and Carmen (Moran) DeLaPaz.

Gaspar was the kind of person who gave freely and loved deeply. He had a heart for everyone and a kitchen that was always...

Eustolio "Tolin" Garcia Uribe

Eustolio "Tolin" Garcia Uribe

Dec 11, 2025

Eustolio García Uribe, a la edad de 53 años, un verdadero vaquero de corazón, partió de este mundo el jueves 11 de diciembre de 2025. Nació en México el 25 de julio de 1972, hijo de Francisco Javier García y Francisca Uribe García.

Eustolio encontró alegría en los caballos, los ranchos y el estilo de vida vaquero. Fue un hombre trabajador...