Obituaries

Edward W. Lingo

Edward W. Lingo

Jun 1, 2025

Edward “Ed” W. Lingo, age 70, died on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at his home surrounded by the stories and love of his family. He was born on January 21,1955 on Staten Island, New York to Edgar and Lorraine (Atkinson) Lingo. He attended St. John’s Lutheran Grade School and New Dorp High School on Staten Island. Following graduation, he enlisted...

Bruce Allen Lassig

Bruce Allen Lassig

Oct 3, 2024

Bruce A. Lassig, of Waukesha, died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the age of 87. He was born in Rhinelander, WI on December 5, 1936 to Carl and Kathryn (Hibbard) Lassig. Bruce was raised on a farm in northern Wisconsin and at an early age he developed a love for animals. Bruce loved his dogs, cats and horses, while living...

Kenneth "Ken" J. Gummo

Kenneth "Ken" J. Gummo

Jun 3, 2025

Kenneth J. Gummo, of Hartland, died on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at his home at the age of 69. He was born in Waukesha, WI on January 10, 1956, the son of Andrew and Adell (nee Meyer) Gummo. On February 14, 1996 he married Marie Frierson-Gummo in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Ken enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, snowmobiling, and spending time on...

Grace M. Kortman

Grace M. Kortman

Jun 3, 2025

Grace M. Kortman, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025 at the age of 93 years. She was born on May 17, 1932, in Kingsford, Michigan the daughter of George and Verna (nee Shipley) Schroder.

Grace earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Milwaukee County General and worked the majority of her career as a RN and Inservice Director at...

Dr. Wayne H. Konetzki

Dr. Wayne H. Konetzki

Jun 1, 2025

Dr. Wayne H. Konetzki of Waukesha passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday June 1, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on August 2, 1936 to Harry and Leona (née: Hintz) Konetzki in Chicago, IL.

He attended Medical School at the University of Illinois and completed his internship at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. While...

Cheryl "Sherry" M. Morris

Cheryl "Sherry" M. Morris

May 31, 2025

Cheryl “Sherry” Martha Morris (nee Zoldos) passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Elmbrook Hospital with her family by her side at the age of 69. She was born in Milwaukee on November 20, 1955, to parents Stephen Francis and Audrey Pearl Zoldos.

Sherry graduated from Pulaski High School in Milwaukee in 1973. She dedicated 47 years of service...

Mary Lou Marose

Mary Lou Marose

May 27, 2025

Mary Lou Marose, age 87, of Waukesha, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at AngelsGrace Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 22, 1937, the daughter of James and Josephine (nee Welch) Chase.

Mary Lou was a graduate of Waukesha High School, class of 1955, and went on to earn her degree from Carroll College in...

John "Jack" E. Frank

John "Jack" E. Frank

May 26, 2025

John “Jack” E. Frank, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the age of 95 years. He was born in Racine to Anthony “Tony” and Gertrude “Gertie” Frank on January 25, 1930. Jack proudly served in the United States Air Force, during the Korean War and was employed at WE Energies. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic...

William Diaz

William Diaz

May 25, 2025

…The road is long, with many a winding turn, that leads us to who knows where, who knows where, but I’m strong, strong enough to carry him, he ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.

William “Billy” Diaz of Waukesha entered eternal rest on May 25, 2025. William was born to Angel Luis Diaz, Sr. and Anastasia DeLeon Diaz on September 13, 1966....

Janice L. Fischer

Janice L. Fischer

May 25, 2025

Janice L. Fischer, age 82, of Waukesha, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. Born in Milwaukee on September 10, 1942, she was the beloved daughter of William and Dorothea (nee Goes) Biscobing. She was a 1960 graduate of Rufus King High School and as a teenager, loved riding horses at Black Horse Stables in...

Roger Redetzke

Roger Redetzke

May 18, 2025

Roger Dean Redetzke of Waukesha, passed away on Sunday May 18, 2025 at the age of 90. He will be remembered as a fantastic son, brother, friend, educator, husband, dad, and grandpa.

He was born on March 5,1935 to Roy and Hilda (née: Peterson) Redetzke in Alexandria, Minnesota but grew up in Rio, Wisconsin. After graduation from Rio High School, Roger...

Allen A. Armour

Allen A. Armour

May 13, 2025

Allen A. Armour, of Mukwonago, formerly of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the age of 90. He was born on August 29, 1934, in Rochester MN, the son of Myron L. and Orma M. (nee Heineck) Armour. He attended public school in Dodge Center, MN, graduating in 1952. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U. S. Air...

Eric David Wolken

Eric David Wolken

May 7, 2025

Eric David Wolken died on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. He was born on April 6,1977 to David and Sandra (nee: Gallagher) Wolken. Eric had a passion for collecting beautiful and unusual items. He loved his dogs, Timmy and Franke they brought him endless joy.

He is loved and will be sadly missed by his parents, David and Sandra Wolken, his brother...

David W. Cook

David W. Cook

May 6, 2025

David Cook passed away on May 6, 2025, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, after a difficult battle with cancer. He was 62 years old, born on December 20, 1962 in Waukesha, WI to Terry and Carole Cook. David attended Waukesha School District until 1975 and then attended Kettle Moraine School District until his graduation in 1981.

David was kind and intelligent with...

Alfeo "Al" A. Testolin Jr.

Alfeo "Al" A. Testolin Jr.

May 5, 2025

Alfeo “Al” A. Testolin, Jr. passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at the age of 96. He was born on May 17, 1928 in Waukesha to Alfeo A. Sr. and Inez (nee: Sartori) Testolin. On October 17, 1963 he married the love of his life, Sally F. Dunbar, at St. Bernards in Wauwatosa. Al was a 1946 graduate of Waukesha...

Patricia Ann Austin

Patricia Ann Austin

May 3, 2025

Patricia Ann “Pat” Austin, 85, died on Saturday, May 3, 2025 following a brief illness. She was born in Pewaukee on August 24, 1939 to Louis and Esther (nee: Fracaro) Roso. Pat was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing sheepshead and cribbage. She was hardworking and dedicated. She loved her waitressing career and eventually fulfilled her dream by owning and...

Ruth Ann Duhamel

Ruth Ann Duhamel

May 3, 2025

Ruth Ann Duhamel (nee Tulogeski), died Saturday, May 3rd at the age of 97. She was the daughter of John and Mildred (nee Aitken) Tulogeski. She was born May 22, 1927. She grew up in Waukesha and lived there for most of her life. She graduated from Waukesha High School in 1945. She was an original member of St. John...

Charlene M. Jahnke

Charlene M. Jahnke

May 2, 2025

Charlene Jahnke of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. She was born on January 5, 1939, the beloved daughter of Matt and Grace (nee: Montgomery) Zick. On July 23, 1960, she married the love of her life Myron “Mike” Jahnke. They were able to spend 56 wonderful years of marriage together before...

Kevin F. Burlingame

Kevin F. Burlingame

May 1, 2025

Kevin F. Burlingame, age 63, of Waukesha, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital with his family at his side. He was born on December 11, 1961, in Milwaukee, WI the son of Alfred “Sonny” and Karroll (nee Froehlich) Burlingame. On August 27, 1994 he married Cheryl Madecky. Kevin was a memorable guy with a big...

Stephen Francis Nekola

Stephen Francis Nekola

Apr 27, 2025

Stephen “Steve” Francis Nekola passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 27 2025 at the age of 80 years. He was born on September 22,1944 in La Crosse, WI to John and Margaret (nee: Arenz) Nekola. Steve earned a bachlor’s degree in business from St Mary’s University in Winona, MN and his masters degree from UW-Whitewater from the School of Business...