Obituaries

Paul Francis Johnson

Paul Francis Johnson

Jul 20, 2025

Paul Francis Johnson, age 43, of Waukesha, Wisconsin died July 20, 2025 after a short but hard-fought battle with an inconceivably rare and aggressive cancer, dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma, with his loving wife Elizabeth (Liz) by his side. Paul is survived by his wife of 16 years, Liz, daughters Nora (11) and Katherine (Kate, 6), parents Don and Merodie Johnson, sister Andrea...

Arlen P. Goodspeed

Arlen P. Goodspeed

Jul 23, 2025

Arlen P. Goodspeed, age 91, died on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1934, one of seven children to Percy E. and Maude (nee: Munger) Goodspeed. Arlen served his country in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1956. On May 18, 1957, he married Ellen Wallenslager. Arlen worked a long career with the Wisconsin Electric...

Thomas H. Walk

Thomas H. Walk

Jul 22, 2025

Thomas H. Walk of Waukesha died July 22, 2025 at age 84 at the Masonic Health Care Center in Dousman. He was born February 27, 1941 the son of Harold G. and Ardina Walk in Marinette, WI. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. After high school, Thomas went on for continued education, receiving his business degree...

Margaret L. Lewein

Margaret L. Lewein

Jul 22, 2025

Margret “Peggy” Louise Lewein 79, passed peacefully on July 22nd, 2025, at Franciscan Place. Peggy was born October 26th, 1945, in Baltimore, Maryland. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Peggy loved camping and being outdoors with her beloved husband and sons. Spending her free time dancing the night away and enjoying the company of others. Peggy is survived...

Ruth M. Kent

Ruth M. Kent

Jul 21, 2025

Ruth M. Kent, 96 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Three Pillars-Riverside Lodge in Dousman. She was born on March 14,1929 one of nine children born to Edward and Mildred (nee: Dixon) Corby. On November 1, 1947 she married Carl A. Kent, together they shared 66 years of marriage before his passing on September 2, 2014....

Arlene E. Stanfield

Arlene E. Stanfield

Jul 20, 2025

After a long, loving, wonderful, caring, blessed life, at 103 years old, Arlene E. Stanfield (nee Meidenbauer) now shares in God’s Eternal Life, peace and joy. Arlene was born in Waukesha on February 15, 1922 the daughter of William and Laura (nee Goetz) Meidenbauer. She was a 1935 graduate of St. Joseph School and a 1939 graduate of Waukesha High...

Kevin J. Manser

Kevin J. Manser

Jul 15, 2025

Kevin J. Manser of Neshkoro formerly of Waukesha passed away peacefully at his home following a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the age of 66. He was born in Waukesha on June 9, 1959 the son of Shawn and Bernadette Manser. Kevin had a successful 20-year career doing what he loved and always made time...

Hanna Madison Agathen

Hanna Madison Agathen

Jul 12, 2025

It is with fond memories, gratitude, and sadness that the family and friends of Hanna M. Agathen announce her unexpected passing on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the age of 20. Born in Waukesha on February 9, 2005, she was the daughter of Larry Agathen and Abbie Kilpatrick.

Hanna was a 2023 graduate of Waukesha North High School and was currently...

Jeffrey L. Bralick

Jeffrey L. Bralick

Jul 7, 2025

Jeffrey Lee Bralick “Jeff” of Milwaukee died unexpectedly July 7, 2025 at age 69. He was born January 20, 1956 the son of William and Mary (nee Harmon) Bralick. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Jeff was a jack-of-all trades who was full of life and loved by all.

He is survived by his daughter Samantha “Sammie”...

James R. Lavine

James R. Lavine

Jul 6, 2025

Lifelong Waukesha resident, James R. Lavine, age 71, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at AngelsGrace Hospice. He was born on September 15,1953 to James H. and Mary (nee: Stewart) Lavine. James enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers and auto racing. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his good-natured personality and leaving a positive...

Charles "Chuck" D. Newman

Charles "Chuck" D. Newman

Jul 4, 2025

Charles D. “Chuck” Newman, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice on July 4, 2025, at the age of 79 years. He was born in Waukesha on April 15, 1946 to Woodrow and Betty (nee: Wheeler) Newman.

He is survived by his loving wife Linda Newman with whom he shared 32 years of love and 21 years of marriage. Devoted...

Timothy W. Carmichael

Timothy W. Carmichael

Jul 3, 2025

Those who had the good fortune to know Tim Carmichael can appreciate the strong, honest, trustworthy, hardworking, kind person he was. Tim passed away on July 3, 2025 just a few days after his 76th birthday, due to complications from pneumonia.

Tim had a wonderful dry sense of humor, was plain speaking, and called things as he saw them. Never a...

Angie Llanas

Angie Llanas

Jul 3, 2025

Angelina “Angie” Llanas (Sanchez), a longtime Waukesha resident passed away at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born on November 28, 1936, in Brownsville, Texas, the daughter of Alonso and Celia (nee Gomez) Sanchez. On April 16, 1955, she married her husband Walter J. Llanas. After having her 7...

Carol A. Yakel

Carol A. Yakel

Jul 2, 2025

Carol A. Yakel of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the age of 90 surrounded by her two children, Lynda and Scott. She was born in Milwaukee on October 14, 1934 the only child of Lawrence and Edythe (Buer) Schwinn. On October 13, 1956 she married Robert “Bob” Yakel at St. Matthias Catholic Church; he preceded...

Marjorie "Marge" A. Nowell

Marjorie "Marge" A. Nowell

Jun 30, 2025

Marjorie “Marge” A. Nowell, age 88, died on June 30, 2025. She was born on July 29, 1936, to James and Bridget (nee: Gallagher) Bamrick. Marge graduated from Edgewood College, Madison, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She worked as an elementary education teacher, later on in her life she took on the role of consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics,...

Patricia E. Casper

Patricia E. Casper

Jun 28, 2025

Patricia "Pat" E. Casper, of Waukesha passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025 at age 93. Born on December 9, 1931, in Milwaukee to John and Frances McCann, she showcased a remarkable academic talent, graduating at the top of her class from St. John Cathedral High School. Pat continued her education at Marquette University, earning a degree in the emerging...

Maryann Denniston

Maryann Denniston

Jun 18, 2025

Maryann Denniston, 75, of Waukesha, WI passed away at home on Wednesday, June 15, 2025, with her family by her side.

Maryann was born on August 24, 1949, the daughter of Leonard and Mary (née Gonzales) Hernandez. She was born and raised in Waukesha and after graduating from Waukesha South High School in 1967, she married and was blessed with her...

Erika Kopp

Erika Kopp

Jun 18, 2025

After living through so much and leading a life of resilience and love, Erika Kopp of Lannon passed away on June 18, 2025 at 104 years of age! She was born in Germany on December 24, 1920, the daughter of Richard and Maria (Troppmann) Weidmeier. During WWII she worked as a nurse in Germany where she developed incredible strength and...

William J. Halvey

William J. Halvey

Jun 16, 2025

William J. Halvey of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025 at the age of 65. He was born in Chicago, IL on July 22, 1959 the son of Michael and Patricia (nee Ansbro) Halvey. William had a passion for cars, had a kind heart, cared about others and was a good listener. He was a faith-filled person...

Ronald L. Blankenheim

Ronald L. Blankenheim

Jun 14, 2025

Ronald L. Blankenheim, of Wisconsin Dells, formerly of Milwaukee, died Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Milwaukee at the age of 86. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, on January 2, 1939 the son of Leonard and Dorothy (nee Unger) Blankenheim. He had worked for 35 years at Crestwood Bakery in West Allis. He was an avid Packer and Brewer fan,...