Obituaries
Michael W. Hrenak
Jul 10, 2023
After a long, and courageous battle with cancer, Michael William Hrenak, passed away at home, surrounded by his wife and family, on July 10th, 2023. Michael was born July 1st, 1966, the son of Ferdinand and Dorothy Hrenak (nee Detke), in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Michael grew up in Waukesha, but could often be found at his grandparents farm, in Green...
Emilia Orozco
Jul 10, 2023
Emilia (Perez) Orozco passed away unexpectedly after surgery on July 10, 2023, at the age of 78. The daughter of Miguel Perez and Francisca Munoz was born in León Guanajuato, México on August 8, 1944, but lived most of her life in Milwaukee. On November 7,1959 she married her lifelong friend and soulmate, Jose Julian Orozco. They were married for...
Paula P. Monreal
Jul 8, 2023
Paula P. Monreal (nee Perez) of Waukesha went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the age of 94. She was born in Milwaukee on May 12, 1929 the daughter of Jesse and Trinidad (nee Renteria) Perez and lived in Mexico for 10 years while growing up. Paula was married to the love of her...
Donald D. LaPlante
Jul 6, 2023
Donald D. LaPlante, 88, of New Berlin, died Thursday, July 6, 2023 following a brief illness. He was born in Sturgeon Bay, WI on December 24, 1934 to Arthur and Mary LaPLante. Donald was employed as a roofer, he enjoyed deer hunting, bingo, playing cards, the lottery and going to the casino. He loved camping and enjoyed the family’s...
Sherry N. Sullivan
Jul 5, 2023
Sherry N. Sullivan (nee Cichon) age 75 passed away on July 5, 2023 at home with her family by her side after a 3+ year journey with brain cancer. Sherry was born on October 3, 1947 in Wausau, WI. to her parents, Joyce and Alois Cichon. In May of 2023, she celebrated 52 years of marriage to Timothy J....
Thomas "Tom" J. Stencel
Jul 2, 2023
Thomas “Tom” J. Stencel of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at the age of 90. He was born in Milwaukee on February 2, 1933 the son of Peter and Regina (nee Grochowski) Stencel. He served his country during the Korean War Conflict in the United States Navy and enjoyed singing with the Navy Blue Jackets. Tom...
Ron H. Thur
Jun 29, 2023
Ronald “Ron” H. Thur of Waukesha, died on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the age of 87. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 25, 1936 the son of Herman P. and Marion (nee Baggeler) Thur. Ron was a proud alumni of Messmer High School and Marquette University.
On October 18, 1958 he married the love of his...
Kenneth "Kenny" K. Rogers
Jun 26, 2023
Kenneth “Kenny” K. Rogers of Dousman died on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the age of 88. He was born in Waukesha on July 15, 1934 the son of Arnold and Sylvia (nee Lentz) Rogers. Kenny worked for Coakley Brothers for over 43 years and was one of their finest, most dedicated and professional employees in the company’s history....
Kerry-Jo Sullivan
Jun 19, 2023
Kerry-Jo Sullivan passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc at the age of 64. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 17, 1959, to Robert and Dolores (nee Lien) Sullivan. As a lifelong Waukesha resident, Kerry-Jo attended Banting Elementary, Horning Middle School, and graduated from Waukesha South High. She studied accounting at WCTC where she earned...
Christopher Allen Vancleve
Jun 17, 2023
Christopher Allen Vancleve of Waukesha died on Saturday, June 17, 2023 due to injuries sustained in a car accident at the age of 46. He was born in Waukesha on December 25, 1976 the son of Pamela Vancleve. Christopher loved cooking, music, movies, collectibles and was proud of his Jordan shoe collection. He was kind, gentle, sweet and giving and...
Dorothy M. Blimbergs
Jun 11, 2023
Dorothy M. Blimbergs, of Waukesha, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 from cancer at the age of 77. She was born in Waukesha, WI on June 23, 1945, the daughter of Earl and Mary (nee Steinhart) Edwards and lived in North Prairie as a child. Her father passed away when she was 4 years old. She then moved...
Barbara Ann Looze
Jun 9, 2023
Barbara Ann Looze of Waukesha, Wisconsin, formerly of Green Bay, Wisconsin, as well as Cripple Creek, Colorado, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at home at the age of 92. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 1, 1930, the daughter of Gustav and Lillian (O’Connell) Schenk. On June 21, 1951, she married her beloved husband, Cletus “Igor”...
Lee A. Wenger
Jun 8, 2023
Lee A. Wenger of Waukesha passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the age of 74 following a 29-year battle with Parkinson's and most recently heart disease. He was born in Milwaukee on November 27, 1948, the son of Leroy and Lorraine (Wilger) Wenger. On August 23, 1969 he married his loving and devoted wife Sharon...
William "Bill" J. Dehnel
Jun 6, 2023
William “Bill” J. Dehnel of Waukesha passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at his home at Avalon Square at the age of 93. He was born in Wausau, WI, on April 25, 1930, the only child of Leonard and Dorothea (nee Boller) Dehnel. Bill earned his bachelor’s degree from UW-Madison and worked as the business manager of UW-Waukesha...
Frank A. Stockinger
Jun 4, 2023
On the morning of June 4, 2023, the world lost Frank A. Stockinger. Beloved husband, father, brother, son, and renaissance man. He was born on June 20, 1951, the son of Bette (Cain) and Frank Stockinger.
Frank attended Waukesha South High School where he excelled in the visual arts. He went on to study Political Science and...
Sally H. Prust
Jun 4, 2023
Sally H. Prust (Nee Jarvis) a lifelong Waukesha resident passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 90. She fought a long and hard battle with Wegener’s Disease. She was born in Waukesha on February 11, 1933 the daughter of Dr. David J. and Mary E. Jarvis. Sally worked many various occupations over...
Emelia Luna De Rodriguez
Jun 4, 2023
Emelia Luna De Rodriguez of Waukesha, formerly of Mexico was born to Eternal Life on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the age of 75.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:00 noon funeral Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 822 N. East Ave., Waukesha. Burial will be in Mexico.
Brian James Best
Jun 2, 2023
Brian J. Best of Waukesha died unexpectedly on Friday, June 2, 2023 at the age of 52. He was born in Anchorage, Alaska on January 2, 1971 the son of James and Cynthia (Ista) Best. Brian was a 1989 graduate of Waukesha South High School and earned two associate degrees from WCTC. He worked for many years at Jimmy’s...
Mary Jo Cervantes
May 31, 2023
Mary J. Cervantes, age 72 died on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Aria of Brookfield. She was born in Waukesha on October 12, 1950 to Cipriano and Josephine (nee: Saldivar) Cervantes. Mary is survived by her sister Sherry DeGodt and brother Rick Cervantes. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Cipriano and Robert.
Interment will take...
Michael J. Verhagen
May 28, 2023
Michael J. Verhagen of Waukesha died peacefully surrounded by his family at AngelsGrace Hospice on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at the age of 70. He was born in Fort Hood, Texas on October 14, 1952 the son of Eugene and Rose (nee Wallace) Verhagen.
He will be forever missed by his loving and dedicated wife of 45 years, Kathy "Diener"...
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