Obituaries

Betty Jane Miller

Betty Jane Miller

Aug 16, 2022

Betty Jane Miller, 100, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in Roswell, New Mexico. There will be a burial service for Betty Miller on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 10:00 AM, at the Prairie Home Cemetery, 605 S. Prairie Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186. She will be buried next to the love of her...

Dr Ellen Detering Langill

Dr Ellen Detering Langill

Aug 16, 2022

Ellen Langill, a historian and teacher, passed on Aug. 16, 2022, in Waukesha, WI, where she’d lived since the 1970’s. Ellen wrote more than 30 books on the history of our state’s businesses and community service organizations and crafted a bit of whimsy too. Ellen’s first book, “Pompey Poems Celebrating a Cat” told amusing antics of the family’s beloved cat...

Gordon L. Giese

Gordon L. Giese

Aug 15, 2022

Gordon L. Giese of Waukesha died on Monday, August 15, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family at the age of 87. He was born in Woodland, WI on March 1, 1935 the son of Edwin and Selma (nee Ortmann) Giese. He was a 1953 graduate of Waukesha High School and proudly served his country in the United States...

Sterling Scott Jones

Sterling Scott Jones

Aug 15, 2022

Sterling Scott Jones was a great-grandson of Waukesha County’s pioneers who passed away on August 15, 2022, at the age of 92. He was born in Waukesha on August 23, 1929, the son of Arthur William and Elsie (nee Eble) Jones. He was a graduate of Waukesha South High School in 1947 and received a bachelor’s degree in music from...

Michael Destasio

Michael Destasio

Aug 14, 2022

Michael Joseph DeStasio, age 83 of Waukesha passed away on Aug. 14, 2022. He was born on July 1, 1939, to Michael and Josephine DeStasio (Orchowski) of Bessemer, MI. He graduated from AD Johnston High School in 1957 and then joined the U.S. Army until 1959. He coached and taught at Mt Morris High School in Flint, MI and then...

Father Dennis C. Klemme

Father Dennis C. Klemme

Aug 9, 2022

Rev. Dennis C. Klemme - Born to eternal life on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at the age of 90. Beloved son of the late Carl and Vanetta (O’Brien) Klemme. Loving brother of the late Margaret (Peg) (Albert) Budlong. Dear uncle (and Godfather) of Elizabeth (Andrew) Kammes, James (Lise) Budlong, Catherine Budlong, Janet (Rolf) Ingersoll, Thomas (Donna) Budlong. Further survived by...

Judy D. Dittman

Judy D. Dittman

Aug 9, 2022

Judy D. Dittman (nee Biedenbender) of Waukesha joined the angels in Heaven on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at the age of 76. She was born in Waukesha on January 11, 1946 the daughter of Clarence and Delores (nee Kempter) Biedenbender. Judy worked as a unit clerk for Waukesha County Mental Health for many years. Judy loved dogs, was a huge...

Joseph "Joe" M. Engebretson

Joseph "Joe" M. Engebretson

Aug 5, 2022

Joseph "Joe" Engebretson of Waukesha passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at the age of 73. He was born in Davenport, Iowa on December 23, 1948. He left this world with his last wish fulfilled by his family all being around him when he passed away. Joe adored his grandchildren, is deeply loved and will be missed more than...

Dean E. Schoenwetter

Dean E. Schoenwetter

Aug 3, 2022

Dean E. Schoenwetter of New Berlin, WI was taken to heaven on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at the age of 92. He was born in Columbus, WI on July 18, 1930, the son of Arthur and Sadie (Grulke) Schoenwetter. He was baptized and confirmed in his faith at Salem Lutheran Church in Lowell, WI. Dean graduated from Beaver Dam High...

Ricardo Melendez

Ricardo Melendez

Aug 3, 2022

Ricardo Melendez of Waukesha died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at the age of 67. He was born in Thrall, Texas on February 4, 1955, the son of Miguel and Elodia (Carrillo) Melendez. Ricardo was a huge movie buff and loved music. He also found enjoyment in going for walks, going to the local coffee shops, gaming, going to...

Constance J. Gutierrez

Constance J. Gutierrez

Aug 2, 2022

Constance J. Gutierrez, 76, of Waukesha WI passed away at AngelsGrace Hospice on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 with her family by her side. Connie was born on April 26, 1946 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 1964, she married and was...

Garith D. Carlson

Garith D. Carlson

Aug 2, 2022

Garith D. Carlson of Janesville, formerly of Palmyra died on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at the age of 95. He was born in Waukesha on April 27, 1927 the son of Rudolph and Helen (nee Coleman) Carlson. Garith served as a civilian mariner in the United States Merchant Marines. He worked for Stevens Construction for many years as a superintendent,...

David R. Brueckner

David R. Brueckner

Aug 1, 2022

David R. Brueckner of Waukesha passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at his home at the age of 67. He was born in Milwaukee on May 21, 1955 the son of Kenneth and Joyce (nee Benishek) Brueckner. He was a 1974 graduate of Mukwonago High School and on September 4, 1976 he married Wendy Peil. David worked for Cast...

Lorenz "Lorry" R. Land

Lorenz "Lorry" R. Land

Aug 1, 2022

Lorenz “Lorry” R. Land, age 69 of Waukesha died unexpectedly on Monday, August 1, 2022 while attending the EAA in Oshkosh, an event he loved. He was born in Milwaukee on December 24, 1952, the son of Oliver and Theresa (nee Pesits) Land. Lorry worked his entire career at St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee as a mechanic where he found...

Mary Lynn Kallas

Mary Lynn Kallas

Jul 28, 2022

Mary Lynn Kallas, 81, of Waukesha died Thursday July 28, 2022 with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 26, 1940 the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Engel. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family; fishing with her husband, Jack; going to casinos and time with her grandchildren, especially her little “love bugs.” Mary will be...

John Luterbach

John Luterbach

Jul 26, 2022

John Luterbach, age 95, of Pewaukee, WI, passed away on July 26, 2022. John and his twin brother, James, were born on April 10, 1927, to Paul and Leona (nee Wisotzke) Luterbach and grew up on their family farm in Stetsonville, WI. At the age of 14 with an 8th grade education, John set out on his own. He did...

Laurel Irene Scheuren

Laurel Irene Scheuren

Jul 24, 2022

Laurel Irene Scheuren, 66, of Watertown formerly of Waukesha passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at her home. She was born October 31, 1955 the daughter of Norbert and Frances (nee: Patricki) Scheuren. Laurel worked at the Training Center in Waukesha as a coupon clipper. In her free time she enjoyed clipping coupons, visiting her family and listening to...

Dr. Lavern H. Herman

Dr. Lavern H. Herman

Jul 24, 2022

Dr. LaVern H. Herman of Waukesha died Sunday morning, July 24, 2022 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital of complications from hip fracture surgery at the age of 91. Born in Bonduel WI, Vern went on to earn his MD at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his neurosurgery training at Detroit Grace Hospital. He served as a combat surgeon from 1964-1967 attaining...

Christopher M. Meier

Christopher M. Meier

Jul 23, 2022

Christopher M. Meier of Hartland passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the age of 72. He was born in Springfield, IL on December 17, 1949 the son of Andrew and Dorothy (nee Armacost) Meier. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of the VFW Marshall-Johnson Post 5158. Chris was extremely...

Howard A. Garvens

Howard A. Garvens

Jul 22, 2022

Howard A. Garvens, of Waukesha, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 80. He was born in Waukesha on July 26, 1941, the son of Richard and Edith (nee Varley) Garvens. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. On June 19, 1971, he married Sharon (nee Timm) Garvens at Grace Ev....