Obituaries

Albert “Marshall” Oberhart

Albert “Marshall” Oberhart

Oct 23, 2024

Albert “Marshall” Oberhart, 84 years of age and resident of Union Grove, Wisconsin, passed away on October 23, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center of Burlington, due to long term health issues. He was born on February 3, 1940, in Geneva, Illinois, to the late Albert and Bertha Oberhart. Albert attended Rochester School of Agriculture, and was united in marriage to...

Helen Decker

Helen Decker

Oct 8, 2024

Helen I. Decker (Nee Joel), resident of Waterford, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at age 86 at Angel’s Grace Hospice on October 8, 2024. She was born on August 19, 1938, in Trenary, Michigan, to Lawrence and Dorothy Joel. On June 18, 1960, Helen married the love of her life, Roland Decker. They shared 64 wonderful years together and 3 children,...

Tommy Lee Knutowski

Tommy Lee Knutowski

Sep 28, 2024

Knutowski, Tommy Lee

Passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the age of 67 years.

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

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Francis Wagner

Francis Wagner

Sep 27, 2024

Francis (Fran) J. Wagner of Waterford, Wisconsin, 78 years of age, passed away at his home with his family by his side, surrounded by love, on September 27, 2024.

Fran was born on December 4, 1945, to the late Donald and Hildegard Wagner, in Burlington, Wisconsin. He spent time serving his country in the Army Reserves. Fran was united in marriage...

Chris Calewart

Chris Calewart

Sep 26, 2024

Chris Marvin Calewart, of Wind Lake, WI, 63 years of age, passed away at home on Thursday, September 26, after a courageous 12-year battle with brain cancer. Born on July 5, 1961 in Milwaukee, WI to Marvin and Dorothy (nee Neumann) Calewart. Attended New Berlin Eisenhower High School and went on to work for the US Postal Service until he...

Josephine Lofaro

Josephine Lofaro

Sep 24, 2024

Lofaro, Josephine

Passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the age of 63 years.

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

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Donald Clifford Jensen

Donald Clifford Jensen

Sep 24, 2024

Donald Clifford Jensen was a beloved grandfather, father, and husband during his incredible 94 years of life. He passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024 on his 69th wedding anniversary after celebrating his 94th birthday the day before (with cake).

He was born September 23, 1930 in New Lisbon, WI to Clayton and Abbie Jensen. His final months were spent in...

Jean Luerssen

Jean Luerssen

Sep 16, 2024

Jean Maxine Bredemann Luerssen, of Waterford, Wisconsin, passed away at the age of 81 at her home, surrounded by family, on September 16, 2024.Jean was born on July 8, 1923 in Lindsey, Wood County, to Anna and Max Bredemann. She was a graduate of Waterford Union High School. On June 24, 1961, she was united in marriage to John M....

Jeremy Duncan

Jeremy Duncan

Sep 15, 2024

Duncan, Jeremy

Passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the age of 44 years.

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

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Thomas P. Hutchinson

Thomas P. Hutchinson

Sep 1, 2024

Hutchinson, Thomas P.

Tommy passed away peacefully surrounded by his entire family on Sunday September 1st 2024 at the age of 72. He is survived by his cherished partner Susan LaBrosse, beloved daughter Suzanne Fliter, his two grandchildren Alyssa and Shawn, his siblings Ruth Ann Hutchinson, John Hutchinson and his daughter Emily, Lynn Hutchinson and her husband Joe Nadolski and their...

Rhize Ermel

Rhize Ermel

Aug 29, 2024

Bradford Peter Ermel, now known as "Rhize" (they/them), 34, of Burlington, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

Born on August 27, 1990, in Toronto, Ontario, Rhize was a beloved sibling, child, and friend, known for their boundless passion, intelligence, and determination. A gifted musician with a sharp sense of humor, a vibrant spirit, and a tender heart, they...

Steven Sornat

Steven Sornat

Aug 29, 2024

Sornat, Steven

Passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the age of 56 years. 

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

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Patricia Best

Patricia Best

Aug 28, 2024

Best, Patricia

Passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the age of 77 years.

Private family services have been held.

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

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Roger W. Hrejsa

Roger W. Hrejsa

Aug 28, 2024

Hrejsa, Roger William

Roger was born on Sept 4, 1951 to Emil and Violet (Rekoske) Hrejsa in Milwaukee, WI. He grew up next to Groppi’s Market in a small 3- bedroom 1-bathroom home with his parents & 5 rambunctious sisters. Space was limited & noise was at a premium. As the only boy in the family, it was hard to get...

Frances “Fran” M. Mainus

Frances “Fran” M. Mainus

Aug 27, 2024

Mainus, Frances M., age 84, of Waterford, passed away at home from cancer on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. 

Fran was born December 3, 1939 on the Twin Silo Farm in Waterford, the daughter of the late John William and Stella (nee. Czapowski) Schmidt. Fran attended St. Thomas Graded School and graduated from Waterford Union High School. 

Fran married Stanley J. Mainus at...

LeRay Dreyer

LeRay Dreyer

Aug 24, 2024

Dreyer, LeRay

Passed away August 24, 2024 at the age of 61 years. 

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

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Christopher Stibbe

Christopher Stibbe

Aug 19, 2024

Stibbe, Christopher

Passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at the age of 57 years.

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

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Nancy Higgins

Nancy Higgins

Jul 30, 2024

Nancy Louise Higgins (née Chopyak), 92 years of age and resident of Waterford, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully with her children at her side on July 30, 2024, due to complications related to dementia. 

Nancy was born on September 26, 1931, to Alice (née Johnson) and John Chopyak of Racine, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of St. Catherine’s High School and the...

Patricia Drehfal

Patricia Drehfal

Jul 30, 2024

Drehfal, Patricia (nee Gooder) of Oak Creek, passed away peacefully at the age of79 on July 30, 2024. Patricia was born March 10, 1945 to the late Arthur and IreneGooder. She married her sweetheart Phillip Drehfal on December 26, 1964 at StFrederick’s Parish. Together they raised six daughters in her family home onLayton Ave in Cudahy. During high school at...

Donna M. Hying

Donna M. Hying

Jul 24, 2024

Hying, Donna M. age 85, of Waterford, entered eternal life with loving family by her side on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Donna was born December 11, 1938 in Floyd County Iowa, the daughter of the late Harlan Birkholz and Norma Brown. She was educated as a schoolteacher, and met Joseph Hying while they were both teaching in Stacyville, Iowa. On...