Obituaries
Joanne Elizabeth Dutelle
Aug 15, 2025
Surrounded by the love, prayers, laughter, singing, and comfort of her family, Joanne Elizabeth Dutelle (nee Madlo) of Waukesha completed her baptismal journey on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 83 years and joined her beloved husband for a new adventure together.
Joanne was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Fred and Hilda (Lienerth) Madlo, where she grew up and...
Michael J. Mellinger
Aug 14, 2025
Michael J. Mellinger of Waukesha died August 14, 2025 at age 74 at his home. He was born October 25, 1950 the son of Michael John and Evelyn (nee: Hatch) Mellinger in Wauwatosa. He was a 1968 graduate of John Marshall High School in Milwaukee. On July 16, 1977 he married Rhonette (nee: Kennedy) at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church...
Helen J. Pugh
Aug 12, 2025
Helen J. Pugh, of Waukesha, died Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the Congregational Home in Brookfield at the age of 97. She was born in Milwaukee on February 11, 1928, the daughter of Gavin and Carolyn (nee Sommers) McKerrow. On September 9, 1950 she married John R. Pugh at First Presbyterian Church where they were longtime members. She received her...
Kenneth "Ken" W. Fenske
Aug 10, 2025
Kenneth William Fenske, 57, of Waukesha, passed away on August 10, 2025. A lifelong Waukesha resident, he was born on January 19, 1968 to Kenneth Walter and Gloria Jean (nee: Kern) Fenske. Ken graduated from Mukwonago High School and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a business degree.
Ken was passionate and dedicated to his career at Edgewood Greenhouses. He started at...
Adam R. Machajewski
Aug 9, 2025
Adam R. Machajewski of Waukesha passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at home following a hard-fought battle with cancer on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at age 42. He was born in Milwaukee on July 10, 1983. On June 10, 2006 he married the love of his life, Heather White at Holy Assumption Parish in West Allis...
Dwight Addison Weller Jr.
Aug 9, 2025
Dwight Addison Weller Jr., age 86, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, formerly of New York, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. He was born on August 4, 1939, in Jamestown, New York, to Dwight Addison Weller Sr. and Ethel (Olson) Weller.
Dwight proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he worked for many years in the...
Richard R. Gazinski
Aug 8, 2025
Richard R. Gazinski “Rich” of Waukesha passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025 at age 65. He was born on March 22, 1960 to Robert and Janet (McIntyre) Gazinski. Richard grew up in West Allis, WI and was a 1978 graduate of Nathan Hale.
Richard is survived by his son Colin (Megan) Gazinski, his daughter Emma Gazinski, and his grandsons Trey,...
Patrick E. Groncki
Aug 6, 2025
Patrick “Pat” E. Groncki of Greenfield passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born in Milwaukee on March 16, 1947 the son of Edward and Genevieve Borchardt. Pat proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1966 until his honorable discharge in 1968. He loved driving and had a successful career...
Hilary J. Heck
Aug 6, 2025
Hilary J. Heck passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc WI. He was born on March 22, 1928, in Rubicon WI to Michael and Eleanor Heck. Hilary attended St. John’s School for the Deaf in Milwaukee and St. Mary’s School for the Deaf in Buffalo, New York. He was a celebrated three sport athlete...
Brigid M. O'Donnell
Jul 31, 2025
Brigid M. O’Donnell of Elm Grove passed away July 31, 2025 at age 78.
Brigid was a former Sister of St. Francis of Assisi and spent her entire life working for the Catholic Church. She served extended time at the diocese of Madison and then at St. Paul, MN. She also served at the parishes of St. Matthias, Milwaukee and St....
Richard J. Lesniak
Jul 29, 2025
Richard Joseph Lesniak of Waukesha Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday July 29 2025, surrounded by family, at the age of 82. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Rich will be missed by those who had the good fortune to know him.
Rich was born on July 4, 1943 in LaSalle, Illinois, and then grew up surrounded by family, including...
Jill Ann Deemer
Jul 28, 2025
Jill Ann Deemer, age 59, died on Monday, July 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family at AngelsGrace Hospice. She was born in Waukesha on November 16, 1965 to Eugene and Bernadette (nee: Wedyck) Deemer. Jill was a 1983 graduate of Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha, WI.
Jill is survived by her brother William (Dona) Deemer and her...
Marion R. Chapman
Jul 25, 2025
Marion R. Chapman a lifelong Waukesha resident passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 95. She was born in Waukesha on December 12, 1929 to William and Ruth Lamp. She graduated from Waukesha High School in 1948 and was a legal secretary her entire working career, starting at Lowry & Hunter after graduation;...
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
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
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
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....
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...
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
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...
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