Obituaries

Esther Aghjian

Esther Aghjian

Apr 5, 2015

Esther Aghjian age 91 of Oconomowoc was born to eternal life on Easter Sunday , April 5, 2015. Esther is survived by her loving children Harry (Casey) Aghjian, Lucine (Jon) Spheeris, and Nora (Gary) Klingsporn along with her loving grandchildren Maura, Harrison, Morgan, Alexis and Tim Aghjian and Matt & Alex Spheeris. Further survived by her brother Mike Chobanian...

August "Augie" Brockel

August "Augie" Brockel

Mar 31, 2015

August John Brockel born August 23, 1994 unexpectedly found heaven on March 31, 2015 at 20 years of age. Beautiful loving son of Jill Ormson and Matthew Brockel, Dear brother to Andrea (Adam) Messenger. Further survived by grandparents Kathleen Nohl, Grace and John Brockel, Barbara and Charles Bogan and Karin Ormson, by Aunt Jennifer Ormson, Uncle John Brockel, Nephew...

Marcelyn Skerpca

Marcelyn Skerpca

Mar 30, 2015

A limb has fallen from our family tree. Marcelyn Marita Skerpca (nee Connell) age 86 of Oconomowoc, WI was lifted up to God on Monday, March 30, 2015. Marcy is survived by her caring husband of 49 years; Frederick Skerpca. Dedicated mother to Cindy Burdette, cherished grandmother to Mark Nicholas Burdette, Natalyn (Daniel Chmielewski) Burdette and Fabian Beets. Great-grandmother...

Doris Matthiesen

Doris Matthiesen

Mar 28, 2015

Doris Matthiesen age 82 of Dousman and formerly of Pewaukee, was set free on Saturday, March 28, 2015 surrounded by her family. Doris is survived by her loving children Janine (Todd) Chatfield, Wayne (Kim) Matthiesen and #2 son Eddie Seitz along with her grandchildren Erik, Marisa, Amanda and Natalie. Doris is preceded in death by her devoted and loving...

Kelli J. Matusek

Kelli J. Matusek

Mar 24, 2015

Kelli J. Matusek 'Slugger', age 44 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Loving daughter of Karen J. Matusek. Devoted and loving mother to Skye (Tyler Tesch) Henke, Sarah Belle Henke and Shane Lucas Schroetter. Cherished grandmother to Levi James Tesch. Kelli is also survived by siblings Mike (Colleen) Matusek and Gary (Bonnie) Matusek along with her...

Colton J. King

Colton J. King

Mar 23, 2015

Colton James King, aged 22 of Dousman, Wisconsin, was taken from us in a tragic bicycle accident on March 23, 2015. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his loving family. Son of devoted mother and father Barbara King, Michael King, brother to loving sister Jennifer King as well as her significant other Doug Appel, Step-son...

Sylvia M. Alexander

Sylvia M. Alexander

Mar 23, 2015

Sylvia Mae Alexander (nee Ogurek), age 73 of Wales, WI, was given to God at AngelsGrace Hospice surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 23, 2015. Sylvia is survived by Larry Alexander, her beloved husband of over 51 years. Devoted mother to Jeffrey (Jennifer) Alexander and Jodi (Michael) Steinke. Cherished grandmother to Ariel Steinke, Mayli Grace Steinke, Carter...

Robert "Porky" Drall

Robert "Porky" Drall

Mar 22, 2015

Robert 'Porky' Drall, age 77 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice with his daughters by his side on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Porky is survived by his daughters Leslie (Cary) Rotter, Joeleen Drall and Brenda (Gary) Drall, grandchildren Matthew Rotter, Skylar Rotter and Glen Drall, siblings Peter Drall, Claire Drall, Jerry (Patricia) Drall and Joy Dziubek. Porky...

Sylvia J. Quandt

Sylvia J. Quandt

Mar 22, 2015

Sylvia J. Quandt, age 74, of Westfield, WI entered eternal life on Sunday, March 22, 2015. She was born to Rev. August and Verna Quandt on July 5, 1940 while her dad was pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cicero, WI. Sylvia was the youngest sibling of four children. The oldest Lyle (Karyn) of Eau Claire and Joann Walla...

Kathleen Ann Kozleuchar

Kathleen Ann Kozleuchar

Mar 21, 2015

Kathleen A. Kozleuchar (nee Slayton), age 77 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Kathleen is survived by her children Judith Schumaker, Leonard (Cynthia) Kozleuchar and Anthony (Piyaporn) Kozleuchar. Cherished grandmother to Tanya Kozleuchar, Trina (Josh) Pella, Katie (Patrick) Bakic, Mandy (Nick) Christian, Rebecca (Eric) Anonich, Davey (Patti) Gorichanaz and Tommy (Heather) Gorichanaz...

Sally J. Bentley

Sally J. Bentley

Mar 18, 2015

Sally J. Bentley (nee Orton), age 82 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Sally is survived by her children; George (Ruth) Bentley, Jocelyn (Brooke) Grinde, Julia (Alan) Halvorson and Amanda (Jeff) Books, grandchildren; Ingrid (B.J.) Dalsing, Marta (Ross) Leix, Caroline Grinde, Leah (Patrick) Hill, Rachel (Chadd) Phillips, Andrea Halvorson, Mariah Halvorson, Thomas Bentley, Tyler Books and...

Laverne I. Schellpeper

Laverne I. Schellpeper

Mar 17, 2015

LaVerne I. Schellpeper (nee Hutchinson) of Oconomowoc, WI entered eternal life on March 17, 2015 at age 94. Private graveside service was held at Wisconsin Memorial Park. Dearly beloved and devoted wife of the late Roger O. and much loved friend of the late Winfield J. Goldfisch Dearest mother of Suellyn Schellpeper Rohrer and Marilyn (John C, Jr) Olson...

Margaret P. Hansen

Margaret P. Hansen

Mar 17, 2015

Marge Hansen (nee Priven), went home Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at the age of 95, lovingly attended by her family and Special Caregivers. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Herbert C. Hansen Jr., parents and three sisters. Marge is survived by dearly loved siblings Kin Gere and Bill Priven, children Grace (David) Rogers, Doris Irene (Gene)...

Helen M. Schilz

Helen M. Schilz

Mar 16, 2015

Helen M. Schilz (nee Fliss), age 97 of Oconomowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, March 16, 2015. Helen was the loving mother of Carol (Tom) Pinter of Oconomowoc, Robert (Kathryn) Schilz of Shaker Heights, OH and daughter-in-law Mary Schilz of Kenosha. Helen loved babies and children and was blessed with 4 grandchildren; Keith (Barbara) PInter of Naples, FL, David...

Norbert W. Mikula

Norbert W. Mikula

Mar 14, 2015

Norbert Mikula age 89 of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015 surrounded by his family. Norb is survived by his children, Michael (Denise) Mikula, Norbert Mikula and Donna (Jack) McConnachie. His grandchildren Lori, Chad, Jason, Shane, Tracey, Justin and Patrick along with 14 great grandchildren. He is further survived by his brother Ray (Loretta) Mikula and other...

Michael J. Jahnke

Michael J. Jahnke

Mar 11, 2015

Michael John Jahnke, age 49 of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Oconomowoc, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Mike is survived by his children Hannah and Ryan Jahnke of Hayward, WI, father William Jahnke of Oconomowoc, WI and sister Lynn (Jeff) Van Dam of Oconomowoc, WI, nieces Melissa (Brian) Brandsma and Laura (Jacob) Adams along with other relatives and...

Betty Jane Cheeseman

Betty Jane Cheeseman

Feb 28, 2015

Betty Jane Cheeseman Betty, a devoted wife and mother, age 79, departed from our lives on the 28th of February. She joins her loving husband and proud family man, Don; and her daughters, Kim and Jody. She entered into God’s grace prior to her loving daughter, Sue (Kip) Andreano, and cherished grandson, Nick, Cumming, GA; brother-in-law Jim (Mary Ellen)...

Royal O. Southard

Royal O. Southard

Feb 27, 2015

Royal O. Southard of Oconomowoc passed away on February 27, 2015 at the age of 88. He is survived by his two children Robert Southard and Michael Southard, two grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his wife and parents. Services for Royal are pending at this time.

Gary Lee Polster

Gary Lee Polster

Feb 27, 2015

Gary Lee Polster, born Sept.10, 1955, found peace on February 27, 2015 at the age of 59. Beloved son of Robert J. and the late Helen A. Polster. He is preceded in death by his brother, Robert K. Polster. He is survived by his loving siblings Ron (Chris) Polster, JoAnne (Tom) Hackney, Sandi (Rick) Antisdel. Also survived by nieces,...

Laurel J. Streich

Laurel J. Streich

Feb 27, 2015

Laurel Jean (Kennedy) Streich June 15th 1933 – February 27th, 2015 She was the gathering place of many hearts. Laurel Streich gathered people to her with her kindness, gentleness, compassion, humor, style and transcendently joyful outlook on life. The tall, striking kindergarten teacher who graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh in 1954 captured Art Streich’s heart in the...