Obituaries
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
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
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
Apr 2, 2026
Seemann, Jeffrey S.
Passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026 at the age of 63 years.
Obituary is pending at this time.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Seemann family.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home225 W. Main Street Waterford, WI 53185262-534-2233www.stencelfh.com
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
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.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home225 W. Main Street Waterford, WI 53185262-534-2233www.stencelfh.com
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.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home225 W. Main Street Waterford, WI 53185262-534-2233www.stencelfh.com
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.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home225 W. Main Street Waterford, WI 53185262-534-2233www.stencelfh.com
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.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home 225 W. Main Street Waterford, WI 53185262-534-2233www.stencelfh.com
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.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home225 W. Main Street Waterford, WI 53185262-534-2233www.stencelfh.com
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...
Maryann Charlotte Dietz
Mar 13, 2026
Maryann Dietz, a beloved wife, a loving mother, and a cherished Nonni, passed away Friday, March 13, surrounded by family.
For over 50 years, she shared a beautiful and enduring marriage with her husband, Greg. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, love, and family, creating a home where everyone felt welcome and cared for.
Maryann also dedicated over 25 years...
Katherine Alexander-Tyrrell
Mar 9, 2026
Alexander-Tyrrell, Katherine
Passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at the age of 78 years.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the family of Katherine.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home225 W. Main Street Waterford, WI 53185262-534-2233www.stencelfh.com
Warren Edward Huck
Mar 4, 2026
Warren Edward Huck joined his parents and three brothers- Russell, William, and Robert-in the Eternal Kingdom of Heaven on March 4, 2026, due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.
Warren was born on August 2, 1947, to Mary Jane (Olson) and Harold William Huck. He grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, spending many summers with his brothers on his grandparents’ farm in Chimney...
David Wasielewski
Mar 3, 2026
David (Dave, Davey) Casimir Wasielewski, age 73, passed away on March 3, 2026, after a courageous two-year battle with colon cancer. Dave was born on March 22, 1952, to Raymond (Bosco) George Wasielewski and Olive (Tina) Christine Wasielewski (True). He grew up on Milwaukee’s South side and remained in the area for most of his life.
Dave had an appreciation for...
Doris Malchine
Mar 2, 2026
Doris Marie (Williams) Malchine, 92, of Waterford, Wisconsin, passed away on March 2, 2026, surrounded by her treasured, loving family. Doris was born on December 11, 1933, to Orville and Elaine Williams in Louisburg, Missouri. She spent a brief period in California as a child, but lived most of her childhood in Urbana, Missouri with her older sister Edra and...
Marcia Mueller
Feb 27, 2026
Marcia Ann Mueller, 71 years old of Greenfield, WI, formerly of Milwaukee, WI passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at her home. She was born March 10, 1954 to the late Alphonse and Joan (Spychalski) Mueller in Milwaukee, WI. She was a graduate of James Madison High School and went on to live in West Allis, Milwaukee, and Greenfield. She...
Shirley Jane Gunderson
Feb 22, 2026
Shirley Jane Gunderson, 89 years old of Waterford, WI passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Waterford Senior Living. She was born March 5, 1936 to the late Leslie and Sarah Gehrand in Racine, WI. On April 14, 1956, Shirley was united in marriage with her husband, Dean. Through the years, Shirley was employed at Burmeister Sod Farm, the Bank...
Scarlette Strader
Feb 17, 2026
Strader, Scarlette
Passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the age of 38 years.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Strader family.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home225 W. Main Street Waterford, WI 53185262-534-2233www.stencelfh.com
Lloyd R. Frye
Feb 17, 2026
Lloyd Ray Frye, 92, of Burlington and formerly of Rochester, WI passed away peacefully to eternal life on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Lloyd was born on February 23, 1933 in La Farge, WI, son to the late Ray and Sarah (Hopkins) Frye. Growing up he attended the Ontario High School and later on, continuing his education at the Stout University. He...
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