Obituaries

Katherine "Kay" Koch

Katherine "Kay" Koch

Jan 22, 2015

Katherine Koch 'Kay' (nee Jelak), age 89 of Dousman, formerly of Cedarburg, Mequon and Glendale, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2015. Kay is survived by her loving husband Robert of 67 years, children; Rob (Linda), David and Susan, grandchildren; Jeff (Caty), Jennifer (Dave) Szeklinski and great-grandchildren; Lydia and Henry. Kay is also survived by many other relatives...

Carol J. Sipos

Carol J. Sipos

Jan 21, 2015

Carol Jean Sipos 'CJ', age 72 of Jefferson, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. CJ is survived by her siblings Betty Jo (Robert) Szemborski, Albert John (Grace) Sipos, Mary Lou (Stephen) Punzel and Robert Jesse (Sandy) Sipos. CJ is also survived by her uncle Phil Clauder, other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by...

Paul L. Sanger

Paul L. Sanger

Jan 20, 2015

Paul L. Sanger, age 76 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Paul is survived by his ex-wife Monica, children Randall (Sheryl) Sanger, Renee (Michael) Redman, Rick (Vicki) Sanger and Robert (Jennifer) Sanger, grandchildren Jordain, Austin, Alex, Brock, Brandon, Lily, Jack and Luke, sisters Alice and Mary Ann along with...

Richard Tweedie

Richard Tweedie

Jan 19, 2015

Richard Douglas Tweedie, age 59 Born July 15, 1955, died January 15, 2015 Beloved son of Edwin C. Tweedie and the late Henrietta Herndon Tweedie; fabulous brother of Lynne A. (Christopher J. Wurster) Tweedie, Nancy (John) Nagy, Carol (Chuck) Burdick, Helen H. Wightman, the late Kate D. Tweedie and Joy Alice Tweedie; much loved uncle of Adam, Peter and...

Sylvia Frank

Sylvia Frank

Jan 19, 2015

Services are pending at this time.

Mary Caudill

Mary Caudill

Jan 19, 2015

Mary E. Caudill (nee Dondlinger), age 76 of Oconomowoc, was received by the Lord on Monday, January 19, 2015. Mary is survived by her step-children Tom (Pam) Caudill, Nancy (Donny) Zache and Debra McMickle. Cherished grandmother to 7 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Mary is also survived by her siblings Joe Dondlinger, Margaret (Eldon) Maier, Peter (Pat) Dondlinger,...

Walter Silliman

Walter Silliman

Jan 18, 2015

Walter Silliman age 92 of Oconomowoc, WI passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Walter is survived by his loving wife Dorothy of 71 years along with his children Greg (Sharon) Silliman, Scott (Carol) Silliman and Dee (Len) Hadovski. He is further survived by nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren along with...

Nancy A. Lindert

Nancy A. Lindert

Jan 18, 2015

Nancy Lindert, age 66 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Sunday, January 18th, 2015. Nancy is survived by her loving husband Val of 47 years and her brother Herman Wegner Jr. and her sister Audrey (Orville) Reals. She is further survived by her sister in law Peggy (Tom) Reuland and her brother in law Terry Lindert along with her nieces,...

Robert David Russell

Robert David Russell

Jan 14, 2015

Robert D. Russell 'Bobby', age 56 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Robert is survived by his loving wife Marion, children Shannon, Kasey, Andrew, Brie Ann, Anthony (Ruth), Joshua (Nicole) and Leslie, grandchildren Hailey, Noah, Connor, Hanna, Grace, Makenzie and Lily, siblings Lori (Markus) Connelly, Patricia (Robert) Gasper and Kenneth (Denice) Russell. Robert is also survived...

Arlene Hesselink

Arlene Hesselink

Jan 11, 2015

Arlene Hesselink (nee Schure) age 95 of Ashippun, passed away on Sunday, January 11th, 2015 surrounded by her family. Arlene is survived by her loving children Phyllis Hesselink of Germantown and Dale (Linda) Hesselink of Oconomowoc, her grandchildren Barry (Kari) Bruce, Ryan (Fiancee Jenalee) Hesselink and Aaron Hesselink and her great grandchildren Zoey and Colton Bruce along with many...

Rita J. Baxter

Rita J. Baxter

Jan 8, 2015

Rita Baxter, June 29, 1932 – January 8, 2015. Rita (nee Rydlewicz) was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 29, 1932. Rita passed away peacefully Thursday, January 8th after several medical and illness setbacks. Rita married Lawrence (Larry) Baxter on July 11, 1962. Rita was a longtime resident of Oconomowoc, WI. She worked for many years at Rogers Memorial...

Ronald J. Martin

Ronald J. Martin

Jan 6, 2015

Ronald J Martin, age 79, was born on October 9, 1935 and passed away at home Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Ron was born in Fresno, California. He graduated from Oconomowoc High School. It was there he met the love of his life, Joanne Tupper-Martin. Ron learned the art of cheese making from Joanne's father, Red Tupper. Upon graduation, Ron...

Carl T. Syburg

Carl T. Syburg

Jan 6, 2015

Carl T. Syburg of Genesee Depot, WI passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 6, 2015 at the age of 87. Carl was born on November 17, 1927, in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated from Ripon College in 1950. Carl is lovingly survived by his wife Janet (Nee Lowry) and his children Charles (Kristen), John (Julia), James (Mary), Susan...

Michael J. Sheldon

Michael J. Sheldon

Jan 4, 2015

Michael John Sheldon, 54, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born to Donald and Ardis Sheldon. He graduated from Cederburg High School in 1979, received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Psychology, and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Lakeland...

Matthew Jerome Hoeft

Matthew Jerome Hoeft

Jan 3, 2015

Matthew Jerome Hoeft, born August 10, 1995 of Juneau was called to his heavenly home unexpectedly on January, 3, 2015. Matt is survived by his loving parents Scott and Deb Hoeft, his brothers Tim (Santasha) Hoeft and Dan Hoeft. He is further survived by his grand parents Richard (Karen) Kuiper and Jerome (Patricia) Hoeft along with many other relatives...

William Stahnke

William Stahnke

Jan 2, 2015

Services are pending at this time.

Carlette Gempler

Carlette Gempler

Jan 1, 2015

A celebration of Carlette's life will be held at Pagenkopf Funeral Home in Oconomowoc on Saturday, January 17, 2015 beginning at 1:00 PM with a time of remembrance at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Carlette's name can be made to the UW Carbone Cancer Center online at www.uwhealth.org under the online services tab or by mail...

Ronald Peterson

Ronald Peterson

Jan 1, 2015

Ronald B. Peterson, age 71 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2015. Ron is survived by his children Mark (fiancee Jennifer) Peterson, Angela (Glen) Griesmer and Yvonne Weller, grandchildren Emma, Zachary, Rosemary, Marlie, Jeffrey and brothers Richard (Mary Ellen) Peterson and Keith (Jan) Peterson. Ron is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Preceded in...

Dr. Raymond J. Thompson

Dr. Raymond J. Thompson

Jan 1, 2015

Dr. Raymond J. Thompson, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2015 at the age of 92. Loving and devoted husband of 72 years to Elsbeth. Beloved father of Sandra (Bill) Blumenberg and Raymond (Mary) Thompson. Further survived by 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren along with other relatives and friends. Ray was born in Milwaukee, WI. He was a proud WWII...

Erna B. Trupke

Erna B. Trupke

Dec 30, 2014

Erna Trupke (nee Berg), age 98 of Dousman was born into eternal life at her home on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Erna is survived by her children Pauline (Bud) Jaske, Sharon (Tom) LIndner, Janet Herr, Ken (Sharon) Trupke and Karen Patrick, sister Margaret Snyder and brother Robert (Erline) Berg. Cherished grandmother to 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great...