Obituaries

Mabel Irene Nelson

Mabel Irene Nelson

Mar 17, 2016

Mabel Irene Nelson, age 100, from Delafield, WI, passed away peacefully at Shorehaven on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Mabel is survived by Judy Roberts-Stocks, Jim Darrow (Alice), daughter-in-law Marge (Ray) Kilpatrick-Hagar, her grandchildren Scott (Michelle) Roberts, Mike (Debbie) Roberts, Jim (Joan) Darrow, Tom (Kathy) Darrow, Kris Andres (Jeff), Tricia (Jason) Smith, Chuck (Jami) Kilpatrick, Kraig Kilpatrick, Kelly (Melissa) Kilpatrick,...

James Lee Colyer

James Lee Colyer

Mar 16, 2016

James Lee “Jim” Colyer, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. He is survived by his sister, Jeri (Chuck) Schulz, nieces Trenny Parham, Ingrid Wenthur, Stacy Olson and nephew Charlie Schulz along with other relatives and friends. James is preceeded in death by his parents Robert and June Colyer. James worked for Ladish Malt in Jefferson, WI for 28...

Rita Einweck

Rita Einweck

Mar 10, 2016

Rita Marie Einweck, age 84, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016. Rita is survived by her brother Charles (Pat) Einweck and her nephews Robert, Michael, Tony and Joe and her nieces Charlotte Brunner and Charlene Hernandez. Rita was preceded in death by her brother Robert and her parents Anthony and Marie. Rita was a champion swimmer in high school,...

Joseph "Joe" Hogan Jones

Joseph "Joe" Hogan Jones

Mar 10, 2016

Joseph ‘Joey’ Jones age 27 of North Branch, MN found eternal life on Thursday March 10th 2016. Joey is survived by his loving father Roger (Katherine) Jones of Dousman, WI along with his brother Michael (Hallie) Jones and their children Collin and Mackenzie of Stacy, MN. Grandmother Doris Burke of Whittier CA. Also by many relatives and countless friends...

Pamela R Prestash

Pamela R Prestash

Mar 10, 2016

Pamela had a difficult life with physical, medical, and special needs challenges. As you remember her, it's really all about her 'Special Gifts' that she poured into our special needs. Beating all the odds, she outlived Anna, her mother of 93 years, and George, her father of 96 years. Her undeniable spirit, her determination and her quick wit, has...

Phillip Luke Warnes,  Sr

Phillip Luke Warnes, Sr

Mar 9, 2016

Phillip Luke Warnes Sr., born October 31, 1947, died on March 9, 2016, was a resident of Dousman, Wisconsin, since 1973, after his discharge and service to his country from the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Karen (Ketterhagen) and their two sons: Luke (Beth) and Jason (Kari), and their seven grandchildren: Natalie,...

Janice J. Foti

Janice J. Foti

Mar 7, 2016

Janice J. Foti, age 80 of Oconomowoc WI, passed away Monday, March 7. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Tom, her children Mary Foti (Bob), Tom (Cheryl) Foti, Mickey (Patti) Foti and Lori (Charlie) Shaw, her grandchildren Sara, Allison (Kevin), Tyler (Jackie), Michael (Jen), Lindsay (Brad), Susie (Andy) and Ryan, great grandchildren Michael, Abigail, William,...

Shari Ann Cook

Shari Ann Cook

Mar 3, 2016

Shari Ann Cook passed away on Thursday, March 03, 2016 at the age of 86 in Dousman, Wisconsin. Shari was born Shari Ann Mussehl in Fort Atkinson, WI. It was there that she met her best friend’s brother (Howard Cook), who went on to become her husband of 68 years. Shari and Howard moved to Minnesota while Howard finished...

Joan Delores Gregory

Joan Delores Gregory

Feb 28, 2016

Joan D. Gregory, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 28, 2016. Joan was a resident at the Masonic Health and Rehab Center in Dousman, WI. United in Marriage to Milton F. Gregory on May 19, 1951. Joan is survived by her daughter, Joanie Johnson (Lanny). Joan was proceeded in death by her...

Betty L Erie

Betty L Erie

Feb 24, 2016

Betty Erie, age 94 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at Shorehaven Lutheran Home in Oconomowoc at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 25, 2016 with burial on Friday at 10:00 AM at Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia.

Gerald Albert Olson

Gerald Albert Olson

Feb 22, 2016

Gerald A. Olson, age 81, passed away on February 22, 2016. Jerry is survived by his companion Judy Olson, daughters Diane (Phil) Schmidt and Debbie Roush and son Dan Olson along with 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren and sister Lois (John) Janezic and many other family and friends. As per Jerry's wishes, there will be no services.

Logan Rankin

Logan Rankin

Feb 19, 2016

Logan James Rankin, age 19 of Oconomowoc, has been called home to the Lord's House on Friday, February 19, 2016. Son of Michael and Linda, brother of Ryan, Amy (Jake), Christopher and twin brother Jacob. Grandson to Patricia Rankin and Gerald Gelhar, uncle to Bella, Grace, Joslin, Connor and Peanut. Along with other aunts, uncles, cousins, girlfriend Autumn and...

Gregory Bennett

Gregory Bennett

Feb 19, 2016

Bennett, Gregory John Age 64 passed away at home with his loving son, Ian and daughter-in law, Renee by his side. Greg was a graduate of UW- Whitewater where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree with a double major in biology and chemistry. Greg spent his entire life in the Oconomowoc area enjoying the lakes, wildlife, birds, Kettle...

Jerome Mitten

Jerome Mitten

Feb 18, 2016

Jerome Patrick Mitten, Sr., 84, passed peacefully into the loving hands of the Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2016. He was born April 7, 1931 to Margaret and Charles Mitten in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Margaret Mary (nee Nilles) known as Peggy, his brother, James Mitten (Betty) of Arroyo Grande, CA,...

Helen Strang

Helen Strang

Feb 13, 2016

Private services are being held for the family at a later date.

Allen "Al" Hartwick

Allen "Al" Hartwick

Feb 13, 2016

Allen 'Al' Hartwick of Dousman, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the age of 67. He is survived by his sons Jason Hartwick, William Hartwick and Andrew Hartwick, daughters Shelli Hartwick and Shari Hartwick, step-daughter Ashley (Joe) Doherty, sister Linda (Jeff) Shipman and brother James (Renee) Fischer. He is further survived by his grandson's Andrew (AJ) Hartwick, and...

Robert F. Czerniakowski

Robert F. Czerniakowski

Feb 13, 2016

Robert 'Bob' F. Czerniakowski, age 83 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 13, 2016. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Nan, his children Bob, Pete (Beth), and his grandchildren Kathryn, Kristen, and Kaylee, his sister-in-law Lynn along with other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian burial will be held...

Milton Gregory

Milton Gregory

Feb 12, 2016

Milton F. Gregory, 88, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016. Milt was a resident at the Masonic Health and Rehab Center in Dousman, WI. Milt was born on January 17, 1928. He began working at Western Publishing Company in 1944 as a Journeyman photographer in the litho area. After 47 years, he retired as Third Shift Superintendent for...

Mark Lees

Mark Lees

Feb 9, 2016

Mark Lees, born January 21, 1965, left this earth on February 9, 2016 after a long illness. Mark lived in Oconomowoc all of his life and worked in journalism and marketing. He enjoyed sports, especially basketball, and spending time with his two daughters, Jensen and Camryn. Camping was a special time for the family and Mark was known for...

Paul Tanke

Paul Tanke

Feb 8, 2016

Paul Tanke, age 80, of Hartland, was born into eternal life surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, February 8, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Antoinette; his children, Christopher (Stephanie) Tanke, Susan (Charles) Osborn; his brothers, Edward Tanke and Gerald Tanke; his grandchildren, Michael Tanke, Alexander Tanke, Jackson Tanke, Annalise Tanke, Emily Osborn, Caroline Osborn,...