Obituaries

Wayne Lee Hawk

Wayne Lee Hawk

Mar 15, 2025

Wayne Lee Hawk, aged 75, of Dousman, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on March 15, 2025. Born on January 24, 1950, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wayne was the beloved son of Ronald and Norma Hawk.

A graduate of Bay View High School, Wayne furthered his education at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), where he earned an Associate's Degree in TV production. His early...

Marian Claire Widmoyer

Marian Claire Widmoyer

Mar 15, 2025

Marian Claire “Mimi” Widmoyer (Schaffer), 87 of Oconomowoc, WI and formally of Naperville and Plainfield, IL, passed away on March 15 at Towner Crest Memory Care. She was born on March 26, 1937 in Racine, WI. Marian graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine and was inducted into the Washington Park H.S Hall of Fame in 1996 for noteworthy achievements...

Mary Lou Punzel

Mary Lou Punzel

Mar 14, 2025

Mary Lou Punzel (Sipos) passed away in her home unexpectedly on March 14, 2025. She was 72 years old. Affectionately known as Lou to all her friends and family, she lived most of her life in and around the Oconomowoc area. Growing up on Golden Lake, Lou enjoyed an idyllic childhood with her Mom, Dad, and 4 siblings. She graduated...

Kenneth Warren Schaefer

Kenneth Warren Schaefer

Mar 14, 2025

Kenneth Warren Schaefer passed away peacefully on his 85th birthday, March 14, 2025, in Oconomowoc, WI. He was born on March 14, 1940, in Waukesha, WI, and was the loving son of Russell and Alice Schaefer.

Ken found joy in restoring old tractors and spent countless hours indulging in his passion and sharing his hobby with family and friends.

He was a...

Phyllis Elaine Lawrence

Phyllis Elaine Lawrence

Mar 13, 2025

Phyllis E. Lawrence was called to Heaven on March 13th at the age of 90. She passed away peacefully at her Home at Wilkenson Woods in Oconomowoc, WI.

Phyllis grew up in Northern Wisconsin and graduated from Rhinelander High School. Shortly after, she married Larry Lawrence and they recently celebrated their 70th Anniversary. Together they had three children, Michael (Paula Lasage),...

Andrew Timothy Rupnow

Andrew Timothy Rupnow

Mar 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew Timothy Rupnow, a beloved son, who left us on March 11, 2025, at the age of 42. Andrew was born on July 10, 1982, in Oconomowoc, WI, to parents Tim and Karen Rupnow.

Andrew brought love and joy to all the lives that he touched. His passions were simple...

Brian Bernard Cullen

Brian Bernard Cullen

Mar 11, 2025

Brian Bernard CullenDecember 1, 1953-March 11, 2025

Brian is survived by the long-time love of his life, Kay Hultstrand Cullen, whom he met in 1974 while on a European semester abroad; and by their beloved three daughters - Kïrsten (Jeremy) Hett, Alissa (Chris) Kane, and Natalie (Tyler) Laidig. His ten grandchildren adored him - Sam, Sawyer, Griffin, and Aria Hett; Emerson,...

MaryAnne Rita Mifflin

MaryAnne Rita Mifflin

Mar 10, 2025

MaryAnne Rita Mifflin (Bourdo) passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on March 10, 2025. MaryAnne was born March 2, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI.

She was preceded into death by her first husband Errol H. Bourdo, mother Marie Falk (Steidl), brother Thomas Steidl, sister Gerry Steidl and third husband James Mifflin.

MaryAnne is survived by her three boys Jeffery (Amy) Bourdo,...

Mary Dorothea Heil

Mary Dorothea Heil

Mar 10, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. 

Mary Dorothea Heil (nee Graham) loved watching birds and sewing quilts — but, most of all, she cherished her family.

Mary was born in Dallas, Texas on April 14, 1947. While she and her family moved often, Mary spent her teenage years in Skokie,...

Peter J. Castronovo

Peter J. Castronovo

Mar 7, 2025

Peter John Castronovo, a beloved husband, father and grandpa “nanu”, passed away on March 7, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born on September 8, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI to Jack and Jennie Castronovo.

Peter was a true aficionado of music and movies, but his most cherished hobby was his love for model railroads. He cherished the experiences of...

Virginia F. (Fahey) Nielsen

Virginia F. (Fahey) Nielsen

Mar 6, 2025

OCONOMOWOC - Virginia F. (Fahey) Nielsen, age 90, of Oconomowoc, Wis., passed away on March 6, 2025 at AngelsGrace Hospice. She was born September 1, 1934, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Joseph and Lucile (Whalen) Fahey.

Virginia graduated from Edgewood High School and Edgewood College. She taught school for several years at Omro High School, Madison...

Carol Therese Zaffrann

Carol Therese Zaffrann

Mar 4, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carol Therese Zaffrann, who was born to eternal life on March 4, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on April 3, 1931, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Carol brought joy, wisdom, and laughter to all who knew her.

Carol's academic journey culminated in a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Mount Mary College, a testament...

James Byrum Harris

James Byrum Harris

Mar 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Byrum Harris, who left us peacefully on March 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on August 12, 1957, in Gary, Indiana, Jim was the beloved son of Robert and Marjorie (Peg) Harris of Oconomowoc.

Jim is survived by his sisters, Sue (Pat Teiken) Harris, Lynn (Scott)...

Jeffrey M. Turley

Jeffrey M. Turley

Mar 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeffrey M. Turley, who passed away at his home in Whitewater, Wisconsin, on March 3, 2025. Born on May 14, 1953, in Sheridan, Wyoming and was the cherished son of Melvin and Janice Turley.

Jeff’s journey through life was one marked by his unwavering passion for the outdoors. He found...

Carol J. Schnetter

Carol J. Schnetter

Mar 3, 2025

Carol J Schnetter, born Dec 24, 1927, was a gift to everyone who met her. She was a loving, strong, kind hearted and quick witted woman. Anyone who met her loved her. She passed peacefully in her home with family at her side on the afternoon of Monday March 3rd. Joining the love of her life, the late John Schnetter...

Robert Franklin Tweeden

Robert Franklin Tweeden

Mar 1, 2025

Robert (Bob) Tweeden, 81, lifelong resident of Oconomowoc, passed away quietly in his home on Saturday, March 1st. Born in Watertown, Bob grew up in Okauchee and ultimately became a resident of Oconomowoc. He was a graduate of Oconomowoc High School, Class of 1962, and earned his Associate of Arts degree in Electrical Engineering at Waukesha County Technical College.

His long...

JoAnn Grennier

JoAnn Grennier

Mar 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of JoAnn Grennier (Tyszka), who left us peacefully on March 1st, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on January 3rd, 1946, JoAnn is now reunited with her beloved son, Joseph Grennier, as well as her sister, Kathy Cramer, all of whom predeceased her.

JoAnn was the devoted wife of Ken Grennier for 63...

Mildred Gertrude McRae

Mildred Gertrude McRae

Feb 28, 2025

Mildred G. McRae was called to Heaven on February 28 at the age of 97. She passed away peacefully at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc, WI. The family would like to acknowledge the exceptional care she received during her 16 months of residency there.

Millie grew up in West Allis, WI, and graduated from Pius High School. Shortly after, she met and married...

Joseph T. Treleven

Joseph T. Treleven

Feb 27, 2025

Joseph T. Treleven went peacefully home to heaven, on February 27, 2025, at the age of 92. He joins his beloved wife Terryl (Daisy), his son Ricke, his parents Joe and Ag and many more friends and family members. 

Joe was blessed with great intelligence, wit, drive, boldness, diligence, athleticism and health. From very humble beginnings in Omro, WI, he used...

David John Hapka

David John Hapka

Feb 26, 2025

David John Hapka, age 77, of Three Lakes passed away on February 26, 2025 at Azure Memory Care in Oconomowoc, WI while struggling with dementia and rapid cognitive decline. 

Born August 30, 1947, the son of Max and Lorayne (Miller) Hapka, David grew up in the Milwaukee area with brothers Paul, Michael, and Mark. David graduated high school in Milwaukee in...