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02/02/2026

With it being Groundhog Day, it seems like a good idea to learn more about groundhogs. Did you know that they are vegetarians, native to North America, create impressive underground burrows with multiple "rooms," and can sometimes hibernate up to six months? As long as Punxsutawney Phil predicts a short winter, we'll all be happy!

02/01/2026

You can't celebrate African American Heritage Month without talking about music. Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Sammy Davis Jr., Aretha Franklin, Prince, Stevie Wonder, and so many others have truly shaped our musical culture. Which African American musician has had the greatest impact on your life and why?

01/30/2026

When a loved one passes away, you'll have to consider what to do with their house and possessions. If hosting an estate sale on your own sounds complicated, consider hiring a company to do it. Check out these 8 tips for hiring a professional estate sale company!

If you're considering hiring an estate sale company, look at these 8 tips for hiring a professional and trustworthy company.

01/29/2026

Annette M. Miller

Annette “Annie” Miller, age 93 of Hartland, WI, passed into the arms of our Heavenly Father on January 24, 2026, surrounded by family. Annie was born in East Troy, WI, on May 25, 1932. She married the late Edwin “Eddie” Miller, the love of her life, in 1955. They were blessed with 66 years of marriage.

Spending time with family and friends was Annie’s greatest joy. After raising her children, Annie worked at Piggly Wiggly in Hartland as Head Cashier, as well as assisting in the Produce Department. She enjoyed playing cards, especially Sheepshead and cribbage, bowling, baking, cooking, and knitting.

Annie loved her faith and had a deep devotion to Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary. She attended Mass daily until she was no longer able to do so. She was thankful that she could continue to participate in the Mass while watching it on TV.

Annette is survived by her children, Joan (Chuck) Wittig, Susan (Jeffrey) Lippow, James Miller, Nancy (Dale) Hernke, and Richard Miller. Her legacy and joy of life live on through her grandchildren, Kelly (Dave) Crampton, Matthew Wittig, Lauren (Kyle) Meints, Shaun (Meg) Lippow, Jessica (Joseph) Miller, Rebecca (Jordan) Hinke, Scott Miller, Jeffrey (Corina) Hernke, Lawrence (Kristin) Hernke, Jennifer (Matthew) Hoof, Kacie Miller, and great grandchildren, William, Charlotte, Isaac, Emma,Jonathan, Anna, Hailee, Sophia, Jaxon, Kennedy, Parker, Brooke, Nadia, Caleb, Declan, Scarlet, Grace, Carter, Ryder, Hailey, Caden, and Cash. She is further survived by her sister, Isabelle Kaiser and her sister-in-law Renatta Kaiser as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held from 10:00AM-11:00AM at St. Charles Catholic Church, 313 Circle Dr., Hartland, WI on Thursday, February 5, followed immediately by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Francis de Sales Seminary 3257 South Lake Drive, St. Francis, WI 53235, or on their website https://www.sfs.edu/ Please note in memory of Annette Miller.

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01/27/2026

Thomas P. Hoefs

Thomas "Tom" Hoefs, 76, of Neosho, Wisconsin, passed away January 23, 2026. Tom is survived by his wife of 21 years, Marjorie (Merkel); daughters Kendra (Kevin) Keesler and Kelly Hoefs (Michael Kerlin); grandchildren Jordan and Brandon Dudor; his brother Bill (Diane) Hoefs, and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Irene (Smith) Hoefs, and sister Janice (late LeRoy) Meyers.

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was a proud 1967 graduate of Pulaski High School, where he became known as "The Voice of The Rams" for announcing at basketball games. After high school, Tom served in the Air Force as a Material Facilities Specialist. He achieved the rank of Sergeant and served at the Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska. After being honorably discharged, he became a welder at the Koehring Company, where he worked on mining equipment. Tom was later employed by the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier for many years, followed by a career as a Realtor.

With his first wife, Sandra (Barutha), he had two beautiful daughters whom he loved very much. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. Tom met his second wife, Marjorie, in 1998. The pair loved traveling together and got engaged in Grenada in 2001. After marrying in Milwaukee in 2004, they moved to Neosho, Wisconsin, where they enjoyed the quiet life watching birds and other wildlife until his passing.

As a warm and gregarious person, Tom treasured time with his family and large circle of friends. They brought him much laughter and joy. Tom loved music too. In middle school, he played the tuba, in high school, he sang in the Acapella Choir, and in his retirement, he played guitar while leading much-loved family sing-alongs. He enjoyed cooking and baking, and for a time cranked out lots of delicious handmade bagels. Everything he cooked was in big batches. Tom loved dogs and had several over his lifetime. Each one was cherished. He brought them on his many camping trips to the Wisconsin State Parks.

Tom made friends easily, and anyone lucky enough to have known him will remember his warm smile, big bear hugs, and infectious laugh.

A visitation will be held Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 12:00 pm until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 pm at Evert-Luko Funeral Home, 170 Warren Avenue, Hartland, Wisconsin. A reception will follow at the American Legion Post 294, 231 Goodwin Avenue, Hartland, Wisconsin. Private burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hartford, Wisconsin, will be held at a later date.

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01/26/2026

Carol Anne Bochenczak

Carol Anne Bochenczak of Las Vegas, NV, passed away January 22nd, 2026, in Delafield, WI, with family by her side.

Beloved mother of Jennifer (David) Hindle and Robert Bochenczak Jr. Loving and proud grandmother of Casey, Emma, Ethan, and Lucy. Daughter of the late Mary and Walter Stachnik. Sister to the late Terri (late Bill) Kriesand and Chris (late Bob) Bajko. Former spouse of Robert Bochenczak Sr., dear aunt and friend to many.

Carol was born and raised in Chicago. After graduating from NIU, Carol taught elementary school for 45 years. Her selfless spirit left a lasting impact on her students, their families, and colleagues. After her retirement, she continued tutoring. Carol enjoyed reading and treasured spending time with her grandchildren.

A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Carol's name to the American Cancer Society for pancreatic cancer research https://www.cancer.org/ .

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01/26/2026

01/24/2026

Judy Warner

Judy Warner, age 78 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 6, 1947 to Donald and Bernadine (Gengler) Jensen in Modesto, California.

Judy is survived by her husband, Ebenezer “Eb”; daughters, Cynthia (James) Beres and Roberta Laehr; grandchildren, Dustin, Luke and Conner Beres, Trevor Sherman and Christopher Laehr; her brothers and sisters, Dan Jensen, Joe Jensen, Donna Lauer, Sharon (Rod) Reeves, Geri Westphal, Barb (Jeff) Papierniak, Steve Jensen, Dave Jensen, Christine Taylor and Mary Richmond; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Benjamin; her parents; and nephew, Travis Jensen.

Judy treasured time with her family, being a grandma, traveling and getting together with her friends. She loved life and doing things with those around her.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Kettle Moraine United Presbyterian Church, N66W32690 County Hwy K in Hartland, with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Private burial will be held at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove at a later date.

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01/23/2026

Most funeral homes are staffed by people who care and want to go the extra mile for you and your family. But how do you know if a funeral home doesn't have your best interests at heart? This article shares 7 warning signs to look out for, so you can ensure that you and your family receive the best funeral care and service available in your area!

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01/23/2026

Mary Elizabeth Belanger

Mary Elizabeth Belanger, age 85, passed away on January 20, 2026 at her home in Nashotah. She was born on September 8, 1940 to Leland Thompson and Elizabeth (Tobin) in Escanaba, Michigan.

Mary is survived by her husband, Barry; her children, Teresa (Steve) Slivinski and Brian Beaudry; her grandchildren, Elizabeth, Edward “Teddy” and Lilian; her siblings, Katherine (Chuck) Belanger and William “Bill” (Kristine Sowa) Thompson; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Judy Lewis and Virginia Nordstrom; and a brother, Leland “Oscar” Thompson.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

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01/21/2026

Matthew H. Sarnecki

(aka Matt or Sarn)

A magician, a trickster, a son, a father, a husband, a brother, a friend, a cousin, a neighbor, the ultimate silly chilly, a meditator, a philosopher, big-hearted, passionate and compassionate, larger than life, ping-pong champion, dog lover, music master, creative genius.

Matt deeply appreciated the art of movies and make-believe; craved the wonder and wisdom of books; and brought the fantastical to life.

Matt made long-lasting and deeply impactful friendships; bringing his bright smile and generous spirit to every relationship.

Matt died suddenly and unexpectedly at age 53. His heart was too big for this world. He could no longer remain in his human form, but he lives in each one of the people who knew him, always bringing joy.

Matthew never lost the amazement of being a kid - playful like a child, and seeing enchantment and wonder all around him. His love of movies, science fiction, meditation, and music was unparalleled. Perhaps Matt didn’t see his gifts as wizardry, as he was very unassuming and never wanted to push an agenda on anyone. He led with love and curiosity and left a large footprint behind.

Matt is the second of four children of Jan Charles Sarnecki and Judith Holland Sarnecki. He grew up being the only boy with three strong sisters, Kim, Megan, and Kathryn. Like his older sister, Kim, he was born in Iowa City, and spent most of his childhood in Neenah, Wisconsin. He loved movies – Kim and Matt watched the first Star Wars movie 27 times, and we lost count of how many times he watched the Empire Strikes Back. He loved music of all kinds, and pop-punk was his favorite. He enjoyed a good jam session on the drums and being part of a band.

Matt met his soul mate, Jenny B., in Jamaica during spring break from UW-Madison where he and Jenny both went to college. They dated, and dated, and dated, and finally tied the knot on a sweltering day on August 19, 2005. Matt’s creativity and love of films drew him to Los Angeles where he used his genius to create magic and awe.

Matt and Jenny were lucky enough to welcome their incredible daughter Emma into the world on June 29, 2010. Jenny and Emma were the center of Matt’s world. He loved and cared for them with his whole heart. Though they loved life in L.A., they moved back to the midwest to be closer to family and friends in a place where they could have a home with a yard, in the woods of southern Wisconsin.

Matt was an incredible and dedicated father and husband, taking on full time fatherhood and turning their house into a home, caring for their dogs, first Lucy and Oscar, and later Zoe and Daisy.

Matt always made us laugh, cry, think, love, and want to be near him.

If you are someone who experienced Matt’s magic, pause for a moment and remember how he made you feel. Then take that out into the world that so desperately needs this accepting compassion, love, and creativity. This is his legacy; and we are forever grateful for his presence in our lives.

A celebration of life service for Matt will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Lake Country Unitarian Universalist Church (www.lcuuc.org) located at W299N5595 Grace Drive, Hartland, 53029. Family and friends are welcome to gather and visit directly at church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service, which begins at 11:00 a.m. Immediately following the service, the family will host a reception in Matt's honor at Revere’s Wells Street Tavern (reverestavern.com), 505 Wells Street, Delafield, WI 53018.

A live stream of the memorial service at the church can be viewed using the following link:

https://zoom.us/j/92401537479

In lieu of flowers: please consider planting a tree or making a donation to Next Door Milwaukee - Books for Kids Program (nextdoormke.org), the American Heart Association (heart.org), or to your local animal shelter in Matt’s honor. Matt and his family would be extremely grateful.

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01/19/2026

Martin Luther King Jr. was a powerful voice for social justice and equality in our nation. Today, as we remember his life and legacy, let's celebrate the progress we've made but also commit to continuing his work toward a more united, more equitable United States of America. Thank you, Dr. King - you made a positive difference and the ripples of your impact are still going today.