Obituaries

Barbara Nuernberg

Barbara Nuernberg

May 4, 2026

Nuernberg, Barbara (nee Stankiewicz) Entered Eternal Life on May 4, 2026 at the age 79. Devoted Wife of Floyd Nuernberg, Loving Mother of Michael Jung, the late Jeffrey Jung and Lisa Nuernberg. Proud Grandma of Adia, Elijah and Anya.

Proceeded in death by her parents Bronislaus and Angeline (Stelmachowski) Stankiewicz, along with her siblings Michael (Judy) Stankiewicz, Tom Stankiewicz, Bridget Paccagnella...

Suezanne Sanford

Suezanne Sanford

May 4, 2026

Sanford, Suezanne

Passed away Monday, May 5, 2026 at the age of 83 years.

Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Sanford family.

Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home 225 W. Main Street Waterford, WI 53185262-534-2233www.stencelfh.com

Margaret “Margie” G. Laskowski

Margaret “Margie” G. Laskowski

May 3, 2026

Laskowski, Margaret “Margie” G.

Born to Eternal Life Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the age of 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry A. Laskowski, of 71 years. Loving mom of Lori Greil, Mark (Mag) Laskowski, Patti (Mike) Pappas and Lisa (Joe) Cordeiro. Proud grandma of Angie, Tom, Melissa, Desirae, Krystle, Courtney, Tyler, Eric and Jenna. Margie is also survived by...

Ramona Emsweller

Ramona Emsweller

May 3, 2026

Emsweller, Ramona 

Passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the age of 64 years.

Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Emsweller family.

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Gregory A. Stephan

Gregory A. Stephan

Apr 20, 2026

Stephan, Gregory A.

Of Dousman, WI, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at the age of 71.

Greg was born on November 23, 1954, in Dousman, WI, the son of the late Albert G. and Marjorie J. (Lurvey) Stephan. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during peacetime, including service in Germany. Greg enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially gardening...

Kyle D. Garcia

Kyle D. Garcia

Apr 18, 2026

Garcia, Kyle

Passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the age of 40 years.

Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Garcia family.

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Kevin M. Masullo

Kevin M. Masullo

Apr 17, 2026

Masullo, Kevin N.



Passed away Friday, April 17, 2026 at the age of 76 years.

Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Masullo family.

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Charles R. Witty

Charles R. Witty

Apr 17, 2026

Charles R. Witty, age 79, of Wind Lake, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, April 17, 2026.

Charles was born on September 19, 1946, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the son of the late Davis C. and Della M. (Phillips) Witty. He graduated from Muskego High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army after enlisting...

Ronald Herman Backhaus

Ronald Herman Backhaus

Apr 6, 2026

Ronald “Ron” Herman Backhaus, 70, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, passed away on April 6, 2026. 

Ron was born on August 10, 1955, in Dickinson, North Dakota. He built a successful career in the machine tool industry, earning recognition as a Certified Machine Tool Sales Engineer. Through his work, Ron developed not only deep expertise, but also lasting professional relationships and lifelong...

Joseph J. Pohlhammer

Joseph J. Pohlhammer

Apr 4, 2026

Joseph John Pohlhammer, 97, of East Troy, WI, passed away peacefully at homesurrounded by his family on April 4, 2026.Joe was born on January 6, 1929, in Milwaukee, WI, to Joseph and Frieda (Paukner)Pohlhammer. On November 1, 1952, he married the love of his life, Irma Lamberg, inMilwaukee. Together they built a beautiful life and raised five children, remainingdevoted to...

Keith Buraczynski

Keith Buraczynski

Apr 3, 2026

Keith D. Buraczynski, 57 years old of Windlake, WI formerly of New Berlin, WI passed away peacefully at home Friday, April 3, 2026. He was born November 29, 1968 to Donald and Marcia (De Pons) Buraczynski in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated from New Berlin West High School in 1986 and went on to work as a laborer for Local 599....

Jeffrey S. Seemann

Jeffrey S. Seemann

Apr 2, 2026

Seemann, Jeffrey S., longtime resident of Wind Lake/Waterford passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Aurora Mt. Pleasant Hospital at the age of 63.

Jeff was born on July 16, 1962, to Ralph and the late Sue Seemann. He was a lifelong resident of the Waterford and Wind Lake area and a proud graduate of Waterford High School.

Jeff had...

Mary Ann Fries

Mary Ann Fries

Apr 2, 2026

Mary Ann Fries (née Tucker), entered her heavenly home on April 2, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.

Mary Ann was the beloved wife of David Fries. She was a devoted and loving mother to Michelle (Dan) Zakula and Renee (Brandon) Applebee, and a special stepmother to Scott (Stephanie) Fergerson and Karyn (Duane) Gliniecki. She was a dear sister...

Ricky Miller

Ricky Miller

Mar 27, 2026

Miller, Ricky

Passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 at the age of 65 years.

Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Miller family.

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David C. Rulo

David C. Rulo

Mar 27, 2026

Rulo, Daivd C.

Passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 at the age of 74 years.

Burial will take place at the St. Kilian Cemetery in Hartford, WI.

Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Rulo family.

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Joseph P. Hipler

Joseph P. Hipler

Mar 23, 2026

Hipler, Joseph P.

Passed away Monday, March 23, 2026 at the age of 65 years.

Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Hipler family.

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Robert Martinsen

Robert Martinsen

Mar 20, 2026

Martinsen, Robert

Passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 at the age of 47 years.

Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Martinsen family.

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Thomas Valentine

Thomas Valentine

Mar 18, 2026

Valentine, Thomas

Passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at the age of 67 years.

Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Valentine family.

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Ruth J. Hanson

Ruth J. Hanson

Mar 17, 2026

Ruth Etta (Johnson) Hanson, 97, of Waterford, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 surrounded by her loving family, at the home where she lived for 78 years.

She was born July 2, 1928, to Frank and Cora (Nee Falk) Johnson of the English Settlement area of Burlington. Ruth attended the small English Settlement elementary school before going to the...