Obituaries
Mathias "Matt" D. Maternowski
Oct 12, 2025
Mathias Maternowski was born May 3rd, 1971 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. He passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Affectionately known as "Uncle Buck", Matt loved his family above all things. Matt never missed an opportunity to spend time with family, and he always made himself available to help them out in any way they asked. Having a clever, witty...
Geraldine Wuerslin
Oct 11, 2025
Geraldine Wuerslin (nee Hase) passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at the age of 93.
Born in Minneapolis, to Violet and Herbert Hase, the family moved to Neenah, WI when Gerry was 10 years old. After graduating high school, she attended UW-Madison and received a degree in Education. While at UW, she met her future husband, Manfred Wuerslin and they...
Donald A. Kind
Oct 11, 2025
Donald A. “Mutzy” Kind of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born in Waukesha on September 14, 1941, the son of Walter and Bernice (nee Schwulst) Kind. He was a 1959 graduate of Waukesha High School and for 59 years was the loving husband of Frances (nee Burdick) Kind.
He proudly...
Richard "Dick" G. Fox
Oct 9, 2025
Richard (Dick) Fox passed away peacefully in his home on October 9, 2025 at the age of 82. Born in Michigan City, Indiana in 1943 to Mildred Allison Blue and Edward Craig Fox, he grew up in a working class family in a diverse neighborhood. Richard was, above all things, a kind soul. He was a lifelong volunteer, driven by...
Ross T. Jabs
Oct 9, 2025
Ross T. Jabs of Waukesha passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born in Milwaukee on January 16, 1947 the son of Edward and Dolores (Lottermoser) Jabs. Ross proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. He worked for 36 years at Waukesha...
Mary Elizabeth Thorp
Oct 8, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Thorp (nee: Harris) completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at the age of 97 years. Mary was born to John and Elizabeth Harris in Milwaukee on February 1, 1928. She graduated from Waukesha High School and Northwestern University. Mary married James O. Thorp in the 1950’s and they settled in Waukesha where they welcomed two...
Tammy L. Buteyn
Oct 5, 2025
Tammy Lynn (Gerdes) Buteyn, 54, of Waukesha, passed away October 5, 2025 at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. She was incredibly sweet, kind, and always put the needs of others above her own. She genuinely cared about those around her and had a beautiful smile that would immediately put you at ease. Tammy’s strong faith was an integral part of her...
Bruce Alan Knutson
Oct 2, 2025
Bruce A. Knutson, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025. He was born in Waukesha on September 27, 1952 to Delbert A. Knutson Sr. and Rita L. Knutson (née Koep). Bruce was a master electrician he loved to hunt and fish and spend time with his family. Bruce will be remembered as great provider for the family he...
Karen Lynn Shulfer
Oct 1, 2025
Karen Lynn Shulfer of Waukesha passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the age of 74. A lifelong Waukesha resident, she was born on May 3, 1951 to Oscar and Fern (nee Engel) Vanderhei. She was a longtime member of Ascension Lutheran Church. Karen was a very loving person and will be missed by all.
She is survived by her...
Julia A. Stein
Oct 1, 2025
Julia A. Stein (nee Fenney), age 106, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1918. Julia graduated from Black River Falls High School. She was an avid Bucks fan.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Jerome E. Stein; granddaughters Tammy (David) Tracy and Julie Howard; step-sons James (Laurel) Stein and...
Judith E. Boldt
Sep 30, 2025
Judith E. Boldt (nee Kannenberg) “Judy” passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025 at the age of 81. She is survived by her three children Brian Boldt, Mindy (Aaron) Betry, and Karie (Neil) Derkowski, brother Dan Kannenberg, sister-in-law Diane Boldt, and nephews Tim (Arianne) Kannenberg and Mike (Jen) Kannenberg. She will also be missed by her six grandchildren, whom she...
James "Birch" J. Burczyk
Sep 28, 2025
James “Birch” Burczyk of Waukesha WI passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025 in the Arbor at Avalon Square in Waukesha WI. He was born in Milwaukee WI on October 16, 1942 to Joseph and Pauline Burczyk. In 1967 he married Marilee (Peterson) Burczyk at St. Mary Czestochowa Catholic Church in Milwaukee, WI. Jim is survived by his wife, Marilee...
Santiago Gamez Rodriguez
Sep 27, 2025
Santiago “Jim” Gamez Rodriguez of Waukesha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on November 17, 1934, in Texas, he was the son of Sotico and Valentina (Gamez) Rodriguez. Jim was known for his remarkable ability to repair almost anything. He had a passion for riding his motorcycle and enjoyed staying...
Ronald C. Wolter
Sep 25, 2025
Ronald C. Wolter of Waukesha went to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the age of 90. He was born in Milwaukee on January 26, 1935, the son of Roy and Louise (nee Wittkopp) Wolter. He proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserve. On May 1, 1954 he married his precious wife Diane Rubel...
Margaret “Peggy” Ann Butt
Sep 23, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” Ann Butt (née Majewski)
Peggy passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Born on July 15, 1953, in Waukesha to Joseph and Alice Majewski, Peggy spent her entire life in the city she adored. Remarkably, she lived on the same street for her whole life, in homes built by her grandfather, Fred Torhorst.
After graduating from the...
Richard "Dick" C. Lehmann, Jr
Sep 19, 2025
Richard “Dick” C. Lehmann, Jr., Age 66, of West Bend, formerly of Waukesha, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born in Waukesha on May 28, 1959 to Richard and Shirley (nee: Vogt) Lehmann, Sr. Dick was a former member of the Donna Lexa Community Art Center. He enjoyed drawing, painting and ceramics. He was an avid...
Eric Kohnert
Sep 18, 2025
Eric Kohnert, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, was born on December 20, 1938, and passed away on September 18, 2025. He was predeceased by his wife, Wanda.
Eric is survived by his children Eric (Suzanne), Dannelle, and Scott; his sisters Bobbi and Norma; and his grandchildren Adam (Liz) and Veronica, all of whom brought him endless pride and joy.
A proud...
Brian P. Thomas
Sep 16, 2025
Brian P. Thomas, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his home in Waukesha. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois August 7, 1973 the son of James Sr. and Kathleen (nee: Ansbro) Thomas. He was a 1992 graduate of Waukesha High School. After high school he worked as a truck driver for PLM and most...
Ruth K. Morris
Sep 16, 2025
Ruth K. Morris (Davis) went home to the Lord on September 16, 2025 at age 99. Ruth was a resident at Markesan Resident Home where she received wonderful care. She had previously resided in the Fox Lake area prior to her move to assisted living. During World War II she volunteered at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. She met her husband Melvin...
Robert W. Alexander Jr.
Sep 14, 2025
Robert W. Alexander Jr. “Bob” of Waukesha passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 with his beloved wife by his side at the age of 83. He was born in Fort Benning, Georgia on April 1, 1942 the son of Robert Alexander Sr. and Mary (nee Gagliano) Alexander. Bob worked for Waukesha Engine and then for many years at GE...
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