Obituaries

Richard R. Gazinski

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

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

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...

Christian Meinhardt

Christian Meinhardt

Aug 6, 2025

Christian Meinhardt, age 95 died on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was born in Piliscasaba, Hungary on April 17,1930 to Christian and Maria (nee: Brandl) Meinhardt. Chris came to this country at age 20 with nothing - and eventually built a successful carpenter contractor business. In his early years he was an avid chess player , amateur photographer with his...

Brigid M. O'Donnell

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

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

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

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

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....

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...

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...