Obituaries
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
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.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home225 W. Main St. Waterford, WI 53185262-534-2233www.stencelfh.com
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
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
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.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home225 W. Main St. Waterford, WI 53185262-534-2233www.stencelfh.com
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.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home225 W. Main St. Waterford, WI 53185(262) 534-2233www.stencelfh.com
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
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
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.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home225 W. Main St. Waterford, WI 53185(262) 534-2233www.stencelfh.com
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.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is located225 W. Main Street Waterford, WI 53185(262) 534-2233www.stencelfh.com
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
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
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...
Mark E. Laughran
Jul 21, 2024
Mark Edward Laughran, of Greendale WI passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus and went home on July 21, 2024, with his devoted wife of 48 years at his side.
Mark was born on May 31, 1950, in Burlington, WI and grew up in Rochester WI enjoying the small-town life which at that time had a population of 300 people. He...
Jeannette Lane
Jul 17, 2024
Lane, Jeannette
Passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the age of 48 years.
Private family services held.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Lane family.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home225 W. Main St. Waterford, WI 53185(262) 534-2233www.stencelfh.com
Anna Mae Schiller
Jul 15, 2024
Anna Mae Schiller, 85, of Waterford, passed away on July 15, 2024 at Sage Meadows-Lake Geneva, WI.
Anna Mae was born August 2, 1938, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, to Martha Wasik. She was adopted by Henry T. Reesman on September 6th of 1941.
Anna Mae was educated at St. Thomas Aquinas Grade School and graduated St. Mary’s High School in Burlington, Wisconsin.
On October...
Henry Benavides
Jul 1, 2024
Enrique (Henry) Benavides, 86, of Waterford, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1st, 2024, at St. Luke’s Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on February 25th, 1938, in Crystal City, Texas, to Enrique and Senovia (Ramon) Benavides. In 1955, Henry and his family relocated from Eagle Pass, Texas, to the Waterford, Wisconsin area, where he would meet...
Jimmy Lee Kennedy
Jun 24, 2024
Kennedy, Jimmy Lee
Life long resident of Wind Lake, WI, was called home suddenly to fish with his Lord, Monday, June 24, 2024 at the age of 65 years. Born November 5, 1958 to James and Patricia Kennedy. Beloved husband of Barbara (Nee Howell). Loving father of Abby (Keith) Strasser, Rachel (Frank) Wandaogo and Jaime Kennedy (Tony). Proud papa of Owen,...
Harry A. Laskowski
Jun 20, 2024
Laskowski, Harry A.
Born to Eternal Life Thursday, June 20, 2024 at the age of 96 years. Beloved husband of Margaret of 71 years. Loving dad of Lori Greil, Mark (Mag) Laskowski, Patti (Mike) Pappas and Lisa (Joe) Cordeiro. Proud grandpa of Angie, Tom, Melissa, Desirae, Krystle, Courtney, Tyler, Eric and Jenna. Harry is also survived by great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews,...
Elnora Johnson
Jun 6, 2024
Johnson, ElnoraPassed away June 6, 2024 at the age of 87 years old.Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Johnson family.Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home 225 W. Main St. Waterford, WI 53185(262) 534-2233www.stencelfh.com
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