Obituaries Past WHEIA Presidents
Richard E. “Rick” Lazarczyk, age 75 years of New Berlin and former longtime resident of West Allis, WI passed to eternal life on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at his residence. Rick was born on May 21, 1951, in Milwaukee to W. Eugene “Gene” and Eleanore A. Lazarczyk. He married Debra Ann Martin on October 15, 1977, at Mary Queen of Heaven Church in West Allis. Rick and Debbie were very involved with Mary Queen of Heaven Church running the Church Festivals, working as a part-time maintenance person and he especially loved the Young Adult program for many years taking the youth camping and spending time working to guide them in their faith for which created many longtime friendships. see more
Barbian, Kenneth Henry, beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Huebner) Barbian passed away on Thursday, January 10th. Beloved father of Janet Tyler (the late Chris), Robert (Judy) Barbian and the late Michael (Sue Moore)(Bud). Loving grandpa of William, Michael and Christopher Tyler II, Kelly Young (Justin) and Mark Barbian (Kelly), Matthew Barbian (Elizabeth) and Emily Barbian (Josh Heron), great grandpa to 16 and Great-Great Grandpa to 2. (see more)
John S. Plenke, 88, of Janesville, WI, passed away at home with his family by his side on April 17, 2024. John was born on September 25, 1935, in Wisconsin Rapids WI., the son of Leslie and Eleanor Plenke.
John graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in biology and natural resources law enforcement and a minor in forestry. John married his long-time sweetheart, Gloria Peterson, during his senior year in college. John’s first job, after college, was as a forester at Loretta, Wisconsin, employed by Consolidated Papers. John’s son, John Jay, was born in Wisconsin Rapids. (read more)
Henry DeBoer found peace on January 14, 2024 at the age of 86.
Beloved husband of Jean (Torgerson). Loving father of Eric (Sandy) and Joseph (Biljana). Cherished grandfather to Isabela. Proceeded in death by his siblings, David, Gregory, and Annette. Also, his grandsons Daniel and Robert. (see more)