Obituaries
Meldon Saganski
May 21, 2025
Meldon Saganski, 85, passed peacefully on May 21,2025. He is survived by his wife Carol, his daughters Michelle (Don Geiger) and Christine (Mark Schulz) ,9 grandchildren and sister Monica. Preceded in death by his parents Stanley & Stella, his brother Thomas, his ex wife Gloria Lee, and his two sons Eric & Brian, and stepdaughters Lisa & Lynn. He was...
Nils G. McDermott
May 18, 2025
Nils McDermott, 93 years old of Waterford, WI passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025. He was born January 15, 1932 to the late Walter and Theresa McDermott in New London, WI. On December 30, 1952, Nils was united in marriage with his childhood sweetheart, Vonnie Eisner. After two years in the United States Marine Corp, Nils and Vonnie returned to...
John Michael LePine
May 10, 2025
John “Hollywood” Michael LePine, 65 years old of Waterford, WI passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025. He was born December 30, 1959 to the late Lloyd and Helen LePine in Cudahy, WI. John had a work ethic that was admirable and evident to many. At the young age of 12, he began fixing bikes and had numerous paper routes. John...
Stanley Maslowski
May 7, 2025
Stanley B. Maslowski, 90 years old of Waterford, WI passed away Thursday, May 7, 2025. He was born July 14, 1934 to the late Michael and Elizabeth (Aron) Maslowski in Cudahy, WI. Upon his graduation from Cudahy High School in 1952, he began his journey of proudly serving his country in the United States Army. On January 30, 1960, Stanley...
Michael Wortman
May 2, 2025
Wortman, Michael
Passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 at the age of 69 years.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Wortman family.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home225 W. Main Street Waterford, WI 53185262-534-2233www.stencelfh.com
Tom Szczechowicz
Apr 24, 2025
Thomas Leon Szczechowicz, 75 years old Wind Lake, WI passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Medical Center Milwaukee, WI. He was born August 9, 1949 to the late Leo and Elinor (Wrobel) Szczechowicz in Milwaukee, WI. Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Army from March of 1968 to February of 1970. He...
Peter Joseph Pekar
Apr 20, 2025
Peter Joseph Pekar
Passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, age 88, and was reunited with his beloved wife Marilyn (nee Miller), daughter Jill (Bruce)Trisco, and brother Robert (Arlene) Pekar. Cherished father of Jim (Lisa), Jeff (Mary), Julie (Jim) Valdez. Loving Grandpa to 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Also survived by brother Tom (Tina) Pekar, and many other relatives and friends.
On...
Carl Thompson
Apr 20, 2025
Carl F. Thompson 90 years old of Waterford, WI passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Pine Brook Pointe in Burlington, WI. He was born August 10, 1934 to the late Carl H. and Beatrice D. (née Guyett) Thompson in Dunn County, WI. He was baptized into Christ in 1934 and was confirmed in 1949....
Patricia Ann Miller
Apr 17, 2025
Patricia Ann Miller, 66 years old of Waterford, WI passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025. She was born June 15, 1958 to the late Harry Jr. and June (Hart) Willms. On September 3, 1977, Patricia was united in marriage with her husband, Gary and he preceded her in death in 1981. Many of Patricia’s working years were dedicated to service...
Robert Edwin Gerber
Apr 17, 2025
Robert (Bob) Edwin Gerber, age 72, of Rochester, WI, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025 at home surrounded by the love and support of his family. He was born on June 2, 1952, in Racine, WI. Bob lived in Crestview and graduated from Horlick High in 1972.
Bob was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent 37 years as a...
William J. Ernst
Apr 14, 2025
William John Ernst, 82 years old of Waterford, WI passed away Monday, April 14, 2025. He was born March 17, 1943 to the late William and Thelma Ernst in Racine, WI. On August 8, 1964, Bill was united in marriage with Barbara LaCanne. Bill dedicated 40 years of work at SC Johnson in Racine, WI. He was a loving husband,...
Stephen Reightley
Apr 10, 2025
Stephen Reightley, 70 years old of Milwaukee, WI passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025. He was born January 7, 1955 to the late Donald and Jean (Kuntz) Reightley in Milwaukee, WI. Stephen graduated from Wauwatosa East in 1973 and went on to earn his bachelor's degree at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He was successful in his careers for Johnson Controls, GE...
Harold Marvin Struck
Apr 2, 2025
Racine – Harold Marvin Struck (Harry), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on August 15, 1936, in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Harvey and Norma (nee: Kuehmichel) Struck. Harold lived a happy life cherishing every moment of time spent with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Harold...
Richard "Dick" William Jerstad Sr.
Apr 1, 2025
Jerstad Sr., Richard William "Dick"
Passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at the age of 81 years. Beloved father of Richard William (Monica) Jerstad Jr and Kim (Craig) Waters. Proud grandfather of Brandon Richard (Sydney) Jerstad, Tyler (Stephanie) Jerstad, and Colton Douglas Waters. Richard was preceded in death by his parents William and Marion Jerstad and sister Andrea Lee Jerstad. He...
Danielle Reed
Mar 26, 2025
Danielle Marie Janda Reed, 49 years of age and resident of Waterford, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Danielle was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on July 20, 1975 to Daniel Cramer and Marcia Janda-Wiseman. She attended Waterford Union High School. On September 2, 2018, Danielle was united in marriage to Daniel Reed.
In addition to Waterford, Wisconsin, Danielle also lived...
Norma Conners
Mar 24, 2025
Norma Jean (LaMeer) Conners, 82, of Waterford passed away on March 24, 2025, surrounded by her three precious daughters, Kelly, Jackey, and Tracey, along with her loving family.
Norma was born on January 25, 1943, at Kenosha Hospital Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Donald and Marjory LaMeer. She grew up in Salem, Wisconsin with her two brothers, Bob and Bill. Norma attended Salem...
Roger Bucholtz
Mar 21, 2025
Roger Bucholtz, of Waterford, passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 98.
Roger was born on December 23, 1926, on the family farm in Waterford. He was a graduate of Waterford Union High School, and a veteran of the US Army, having served in Japan as part of the post-World War II reconstruction efforts from 1946 to 1948.
Roger...
Amos Jean
Mar 17, 2025
Jean, Amos
Passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 at the age of 69 years.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Jean family.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home225 W. Main Street Waterford, WI 53185262-534-2233www.stencelfh.com
Herman Earl Ranke
Mar 15, 2025
Herman “Earl” Ranke, age 96, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was a lifetime resident of Waterford, born September 10, 1928, to Herman and Linda (Nee Johnson) Ranke. As a young boy, Earl was a farmer at heart. He enjoyed the cattle, but especially loved working and maintaining the machinery and crops. He...
Emory Durlin
Mar 13, 2025
Durlin, Emory
Passed away March 13, 2025 at the age of 83 years.
Private family services being held.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Durlin family.
Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home225 W. Main Street Waterford, WI 53185262-534-2233www.stencelfh.com
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