Obituaries
Peter K. Purvis Sr.
Jun 23, 2025
Peter Kent Purvis, Sr., age 87, longtime resident of Hartland, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025, with family by his side.
He is survived by his loving children, Peter Jr. (Jill), Jeff (Lynda); sister Penny (Potter) Stiers; cherished grandchildren Peter III, Allie, Hannah; great-grandchildren Myles and Charlotte.
He was born in Aurora, NE, on July 15, 1937, to Eleanor...
Mary W. Rickmeier
Jun 22, 2025
Mary Woehr Rickmeier passed away on June 22, 2025, at AngelsGrace Hospice at age 83. Mary was born in Milwaukee, WI, to Harold and Anita Woehr. She lived in Hartland, WI, and was also a Florida resident, where she enjoyed spending winters in Delray Beach.
She is survived by children Liesl (David) Ackley, John W., and Robin, and grandchildren Suzanne and...
Ella Mae Clausen
Jun 20, 2025
Ella Mae Clausen passed away on June 20, 2025, at the age of 107. She was born on May 9, 1918 to Frank and Elsie (Teuteberg) Lund in the Town of Merton. Married to (the late) William Clausen in March 1949.
Ella Mae had numerous hobbies and interests over the years. She learned to play the acoustic and steel guitar early...
Thomas E. Eisenbraun
Jun 20, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas E. Eisenbraun, age 79, of Delafield WI, on June 20, 2025. Tom was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, loyal friend, and a man with an enormous capacity to love.
Born on July 9, 1945 in Mennow, South Dakota, to Ted and Clara Eisenbraun. Tom grew up in Cudahy,...
David C. Luko
Jun 20, 2025
David C. Luko, age 66, formerly of Hartland, WI, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on June 20, 2025.
He is survived by his children: Mallory (Carson Cantwell), Charlie (Kelsey Stevens), and Abigail (Cody Johnson); his beloved granddaughters: Camryn, Vivianne, and Chandler; and his sisters: Vicki (Del Buchholz) and Gayle (Jim Brezonick). He is also lovingly remembered by his former wife and the...
Judith A. Bystrzycki
Jun 13, 2025
Judith “Judy” A. Bystrzycki passed away peacefully at her home on June 13, 2025.
Judy is survived by her husband, Wayne; daughters, Amy, Tami, Sarah and Heidi; her grandchildren, Kaitlin, Brandon and Graysen; a great-grandson, Denim; and her sister, Mary.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Evert-Luko Funeral Home, 170 Warren...
James H. McGrath
Jun 10, 2025
James “Jim” McGrath, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He was born on March 2, 1944 to James and Margaret (Griesmer) McGrath in Hartford.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Shirley; the girls, Cathy, Chris, Pam and Lori; 5 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; his sister, Shirley (Bob) Silberhorn; his brothers, Thomas McGrath, John (Sue) McGrath, Robert (Stacy) McGrath...
Debra Ann Perdew
Jun 8, 2025
Debra Perdew, affectionately known as Grandma Blue House by her five adoring grandchildren, passed away peacefully with her beloved family by her side.
She earned the sweet nickname “Grandma Blue House” thanks to her beautifully kept home near historic downtown Waukesha — the heart of countless cherished family gatherings. Debbie took great pride in her home, tending to it with the...
Jess G. Janke
Jun 2, 2025
Jess Gene Janke was born in Milwaukee on October 5, 1938, to Dorothy and William Janke.
At age 10, he moved to Hartland with his Mom, stepdad Leonard Deja, and two older sisters, Karen and Jan. Jess loved life in Hartland, living there nearly 65 of his 86 years. He married Karen Nicholson on August 7, 1965, and together they shared...
Beverley E. Cull
May 28, 2025
Where does one begin…Bev was simply amazing. Bev radiated positivity with her amazing spirit, deep faith, and abundant love, and was looking forward to her next journey in Heaven. At the age of ninety-seven, Bev passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, and Heaven gained an angel. Oh, how glorious that homecoming must have been.
Bev was born in a farmhouse...
Leonard J. Ostopowicz
May 27, 2025
Leonard J. Ostopowicz passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, supported by his family at AngelsGrace Hospice, age 82. He was born November 10, 1942, to John and Clara (Gogah) Ostopowicz in Milwaukee.
Leonard is survived by his wife, Carol; his children, Paul (Tina), Michael (Nicholl) and Brian (Casey); his grandchildren, Claire, Alexandria, Abigail, Brandon, Caleb, Nora, Lucas and June; his...
Edwin P. Vickers, Jr.
May 26, 2025
Edwin “Eddie” P. Vickers, Jr., passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, age 67.
Eddie is survived by his wife, Debbie; his children, Paul Vickers, Sarah (Mike) Heritsch and Kelly Vickers; his grandchildren, Abby, Chuck and Jordan Heritsch; his siblings, Dwight (Diane) Vickers, Vicki (Ken) Wollermann, Wendy (John) Audley and Nancy Vickers; his mother-in-law, Dorothy McGlynn; his sisters-in-law, Wendy Vickers and...
Lisa M. Wershay
May 25, 2025
Lisa M. Wershay passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 64. Lisa was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on November 24, 1960, the daughter of Darylene J. Peters and Jerry Wager.
She is survived by her children, Chris and Alyssa Wershay; her significant other, Steve Wershay; and her father, Jerry Wagner.
Lisa was an amazing and loving wife and mother...
Gertrude M. Journey
May 16, 2025
Trudy Journey was born in Vienna, Austria, on January 8, 1924, and passed into the next life May 16, 2025. Mom was the middle child of Elizabeth and Raymond Witasek. She had five sisters and one brother. Trudy’s full name was Gertrude Mary Margaret Witasek Heidmeier Journey. As a teenager, she sang Opera and danced Ballet, as well as being...
John "Jack" P. Zimmermann
May 11, 2025
John “Jack” Paul Zimmermann, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on February 23, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI, Jack was the cherished son of the late Robert and Grace Zimmermann. He graduated from Messmer High School in 1949, and shortly thereafter, proudly served his country...
Patricia A. Heisdorf
May 8, 2025
Patricia Ann Heisdorf, age 82 of Nashotah, WI, passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2025. Born in West Allis, WI, on March 23rd, 1943, Pat was the daughter of Stanley J. and Angeline R. (Babiarz) Wasielewski.
Pat's accomplishments revolved around her family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She found joy in life's simple pleasures - the beauty of the...
Jean L. Lutz-Sternlieb
May 3, 2025
The eternally young Jean Lutz-Sternlieb passed away peacefully in her sleep two days shy of her 99th birthday on May 3, 2025. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Edward H. and Edna B. (Plamann) Lutz on May 5, 1926. The family later moved to the Village of Chenequa, where she graduated from Hartland High School in 1944. Jean worked...
George E Huhnke
May 2, 2025
The last of seven redheaded siblings to pass, George died peacefully on May 2, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Valerie; five children, Laura Bertram, Anne (Jim) Mauer, Gail Butterfield, Julia (John) Holtze, and Matthew (Shelley) Huhnke; and seven grandchildren, Ben, Alex, Aaron, Joanna, Ellen, Madison and Petra.
George graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and...
Colleen G. Millot
Apr 30, 2025
Colleen G. Millot, age 64, passed away peacefully at her home on April 30, 2025 surrounded by her family. Despite the rapid progression of cancer, Colleen faced her final days with remarkable grace and courage, surrounded by those who loved her. Though she did not have the time to fight as she might have wished, her legacy of love, kindness,...
Elfriede S. White
Apr 29, 2025
Elfriede "Effi" Susanna Heidmeier Journey White, age 80, passed away April 29, 2025 at the Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa, WI. Effi was born in Vienna, Austria on April 24,1945, to Gertrude (Witasek) and the late Hubert Heidmeier.
Effi and her mother immigrated to Greenwood, MS, in 1947. After many years of world travel, the family put down roots in Milwaukee, WI,...
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