William "Bill" Robert Broten, Jr
Apr 18, 2026
William “Bill” Broten of Menomonee Falls, WI (1944-2026) passed away peacefully on April 18th, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion to his family.
Bill attended Juneau High School for a short time, but transferred to and graduated from Menomonee Falls North in 1963. He was on the cross country, basketball, and track teams. He was a state champion...
Van Scott Knutson
Apr 13, 2026
Van Knutson of Sturtevant passed away peacefully on the evening of April 13, 2026, age 70, while holding the hand of the love of his life, Karen. He spent his final week at Angel’s Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc and enjoyed many visits with family and friends.
As a great man of science, Van never stopped questioning the world around him, often...
Travis James Melichar
Apr 12, 2026
Travis Melichar, age 55, of Burlington, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, following a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Travis was born on November 27, 1970, in Germany to Russell and Sharon Melichar. As the eldest, he led the way for Jason and Cameron, growing up in the close-knit community of East Troy. Travis...
Terrence "Terry" Ray Halmstad
Apr 11, 2026
Terrence “Terry” Halmstad, age 83, passed away on April 11, 2026.
He was a husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
For 50 years, he was married to his wife, Mary Karen.
He was proceeded in death by his sister Betty (Joe) and survived by his brother Richard “Dick” (Gail).
He is survived by his children: son, Andrew (Angela) and their daughter, Sophia; daughter, Karyn and...
Robert "Bob" William Philippi
Apr 9, 2026
Robert “Bob” Philippi, age 67, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, was born on August 31, 1958, and was called home by God on April 9, 2026.
Bob was a devoted father, grandfather, and husband whose life centered around loving and caring for others. He is survived by his children, Brad and Zach (Jennifer); his former wife, Debbie (Philippi) Lemanski, whom he continued to...
Michael "Mike" Wayne Humcke
Mar 31, 2026
Michael (Mike) Wayne Humcke born June 10, 1950, in Mukwonago, WI, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026.
He is survived by his wife, Heddy, and the sons of his heart, Erik (Samantha Klinger) Landzettel and Kyle (Mandy) Landzettel; his grandchildren: Olivia, Liam, Dylan, and Brielle; sisters, Cathy Humcke-Peterson and Kris Danielson; nieces, Amanda (Alex) and Dayna (Peter); nephews, Zachary (Jess)...
John Edward Howe
Mar 31, 2026
John E. Howe, of Sussex, WI, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, at the age of 90.
John learned at an early age how to repair things out of necessity to get chores done on the family farm. He carried this gift for the rest of his life.
The day after graduation from Iron River High School, John took a bus...
Mark Conway Herbst
Mar 25, 2026
Mark C. Herbst passed away peacefully at his residence in Menomonee Falls, WI, on Wednesday March 25, 2026, at the age of 71.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra, of 50 years; son, Clark Herbst; daughter, Kindlyn Herbst; grand children, Matthius and Mannor; mother, Thelma Herbst; sister, Marilee Chenow; and brother, Bryan Herbst.
Mark led an extensive career in product...
Virgil Raymond Rank
Mar 25, 2026
Virgil Rank, age 93, passed away early the morning of Wednesday, 25 March, 2026, joining his beloved wife, Ruth Rank, in eternal life. They were married for 59 years, before she passed.
Virgil was father to David (Louise) and Nancy (John). He had three grandchildren: Kristina (Kyle), Monica (Robert) and Joaquin. He had four great-grandchildren: Madeline, Sophie, Cameron and Zoey. He...
David John Berge
Mar 24, 2026
David J Berge, born on December 24, 1940, lived a full and meaningful 85 years, touching countless lives through his kindness, wisdom, humor, and unwavering devotion to his family.
He started his career at Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN (1964-1970), moved on to Purdue University as Associate Director (1970-1984), and completed his career at University of Wisconsin Madison as Director of...