Obituaries

William "Bill" Charles Buchholtz

William "Bill" Charles Buchholtz

Apr 22, 2026

(June 8, 1945 – April 22, 2026)

William (Bill) Charles Buchholtz, aged 80 years old, journeyed to his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 after battling a brain infection. Prior to his passing, Bill was at peace in the knowledge that he would soon be with Jesus and his parents who predeceased him. The second of six children, Bill was...

William Joseph Sidesky

William Joseph Sidesky

Apr 22, 2026

William (Bill) Joseph Sidesky went home peacefully to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, surrounded by family at home. Bill was born on May 7, 1936 in Racine WI to Jeanette W (nee Rooney) and Joseph J Sidesky. He graduated from St. John Cathedral High School in Milwaukee. On September 15, 1956 he married his high school...

Peter John Tellier

Peter John Tellier

Apr 19, 2026

Peter John Tellier passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, after a nearly four-year battle with cancer. He was at home with his wife, Terese, and daughters, Margaret (Tyler Krug) and Mary (Nick Jensen), by his side.

Peter spent his final moments at their Golden Lake home, which held so much of his life’s story—a home he had lived in since...

Thomas "Tom" Lee Skasa

Thomas "Tom" Lee Skasa

Apr 16, 2026

Thomas Skasa passed away on April 16, 2026. Born in Milwaukee, WI, Tom was the son of Emil and Marilyn, and brother to Emmy. During his childhood and adolescent years, he loved to play basketball and softball with his friends, and also loved playing music, which lasted through his adult life. He attended UW Milwaukee and then Marquette University, developing...

John Steven Muschinski

John Steven Muschinski

Apr 12, 2026

John Steven Muschinski, 53, of Sullivan, WI, beloved son, brother, friend, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2026.

John was known for his kind and generous heart. Magnanimous to all those who crossed his path, he had a natural gift for easily making strangers into friends with small talk and stories. John greeted loved ones with a big bear...

Debra June Flannery

Debra June Flannery

Apr 12, 2026

Debra June Flannery passed away peacefully at Waukesha Memorial Hospital on Sunday, April 12th surrounded by her loving family. She was 70 years old, born in Lakewood, CO to Orville and Shirley Garrett on April 4th, 1956.

Loving mother to Katie (Vance), Jenny, Matt (Lindsey), Jamie and Michael (Drew). Devoted Nana to CJ, Heaven-lee, Cameron, Wesley, Adalee, Brooks and Harper. Greatgrandmother...

Bridget "Bea" Moore

Bridget "Bea" Moore

Apr 12, 2026

Bridget (Bea) Moore (nee Bohen), age 102, passed away peacefully at home on March 12, 2026. Bridget was born May 9, 1923 in Mauston to parents Tom and Rose Bohen.

Bridget is survived by her son James (Janice) Moore, as well as four grandsons: Jason and Mark Moore and Barron and Ben and their families; three great-grandchildren and many other relatives...

Ann Otjen Hasselkus

Ann Otjen Hasselkus

Apr 12, 2026

Ann O. Hasselkus , age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on April 12, 2026. Ann was born in Milwaukee, WI to Ted & Jean Otjen.

Ann is survived by her children Lynn (Galang) and Rob; grandchildren Manolo Galang (Alyssa), Nina Bushman (Maverick) & Mia Galang; along with (3) siblings (John, Lee & Bob), (1) first cousin (Katie),...

Phyllis Marie Breuer

Phyllis Marie Breuer

Apr 12, 2026

Phyllis Marie (Yunk) Breuer, daughter of Gerald and Mathilda “Sis” Yunk, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on April 12, 2026, following a devastating cancer diagnosis. Phyllis faced her illness with remarkable courage and grace, using the final ten months of her life to create even more meaningful memories with family and friends.

Phyllis was born on June 30,...

Shirley Jean Timmer

Shirley Jean Timmer

Apr 12, 2026

Shirley Jean Timmer, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away surrounded by love and the legacy of a life beautifully lived.

Shirley was known for her kind and loving heart. She had a natural gift for making others feel welcome, always greeting people with open arms-never a stranger for long. Her home was a place of warmth, laughter, and hospitality,...

Phyllis Lorraine Scharfenberg

Phyllis Lorraine Scharfenberg

Apr 11, 2026

The Lord gave Phyllis Lorraine (Wiedmeyer) Scharfenberg to the world on July 20, 1941, and called her back home on April 11, 2026.

Phyllis began her life with her parents Lorraine (Herman) and Phillip Wiedmeyer. Phillip and his brother met an untimely death in a car/train accident when she was very young. Lorraine then married Orville Hack. Phyllis grew up blessed...

Ian Robert Larew

Ian Robert Larew

Apr 10, 2026

Ian Larew, age 12, passed away in his parent's arms after a courageous 1,473 day battle with Anaplastic Ependymoma, a childhood brain cancer. While his time here was far too short, and filled with challenges no child should ever face, Ian met it all with a rare mix of strength, kindness, and perfectly timed sarcasm that kept everyone around him...

Robert "Bob" Vernon Burch

Robert "Bob" Vernon Burch

Apr 10, 2026

Robert "Bob" Burch

Died peacefully at home on April 10, 2026.

Bob was born in Racine, WI on April 24, 1954. He was raised on the shores of Lake Michigan and was an excellent swimmer and skier. He met his wife Renate while attending Wm Horlick High School and they were married in May 1976.

Bob and Renate welcomed their beloved son Ryan...

William "Bill" Gordon Fleischman

William "Bill" Gordon Fleischman

Apr 9, 2026

William “Bill” Fleischman was born into Eternal Life on April 9, 2026, after living with ALS. In his own words, “The benefit of receiving a terminal diagnosis is that it gives you time to write your own obituary.” He did just that.

I was born on May 26, 1967, to my late parents, Bill and Barb Fleischman. We lived in the...

Thomas Lohmar Schiefelbein

Thomas Lohmar Schiefelbein

Apr 7, 2026

Thomas Lohmar Schiefelbein, age 93, of Delafield, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. He was born on May 13, 1932, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Gustav and Esther Schiefelbein.

Tom is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Jean Schiefelbein; their beloved children, Julie (Ron) Bauer and Mary Beth (Randy) Lubben; and an adoring family that includes grandchildren...

Michael Cummings

Michael Cummings

Apr 6, 2026

A much-loved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Michael Cummings, 51, left us suddenly on April 6, 2026.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Debra, and their sons, Brandon and Riley, as well as his mother, Viola Cummings, and sister, Jessica Ferrie. He also leaves behind many other cherished family members and friends.

Mike will be remembered for...

Thomas Patrick O'Connell

Thomas Patrick O'Connell

Apr 6, 2026

Thomas Patrick O’Connell, age 70, passed away on April 6, 2026. He was born on May 16, 1955, in Marshall, Minnesota, to Richard and Edith “Bubbles” O’Connell.

Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Susan O’Connell (née Kelley); his children, Sean (Suzanne) O’Connell, Shannon (Nick) Sweek, and Travis O’Connell; and his cherished granddaughters, Scarlett and Violet Sweek. He is also survived...

Rodger John Nelson

Rodger John Nelson

Apr 5, 2026

Rodger John Nelson, age 76, passed away April 5th, 2026. He was born in Hustisford, Wisconsin on January 1, 1950 to John and Sylvia Nelson.

Rodger is survived by his twin daughters Tina (Tim) Hackbarth and Christa (Tim) Gavin. He is further survived by his grandchildren Seth Hackbarth, Emma Hackbarth, Caleb Gavin, Jacob Gavin, Kayla Nelson (fiancé Jonathan Hanlon), and Ayden...

Evanne G. "Eve" Paddock

Evanne G. "Eve" Paddock

Mar 28, 2026

Evanne G. “Eve” Paddock passed away peacefully at 90 years old on March 28th, 2026. She was born on September 20th, 1935, the daughter of Harry and Eva Olson.

She is survived by her children Jeff (Bobbi) Paddock and Debbie (Duane) Domagalski; grandchildren Sydney and Chase Paddock, and her very special nephews, nieces, dear cousins, and neighbors. She was preceded in...

Mary Jane Nelson

Mary Jane Nelson

Mar 27, 2026

Mary Jane Nelson, age 75, passed away on March 27th, 2026 with loved ones by her side. She was born in Hartford, Wisconsin on July 31st 1950 to Lester and Mabel Christopherson.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Rodger Nelson. She is further survived by her children Tina (Tim) Hackbarth and Christa (Tim) Gavin, grandchildren Seth Hackbarth, Emma Hackbarth, Caleb...