Obituaries

Jacqueline Rose Bernadett Schefelker

Jacqueline Rose Bernadett Schefelker

May 27, 2014

Jacqueline Schefelker 'Jackie', age 72 of Oconomowoc, went to be with her God on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Jackie is survived by her loving husband Wayne of 48 years, children Steven and Dawn Schefelker and one grandchild Cassidy. She is preceded in death by her parents Sylvester and Rose Borucki. Funeral services for Jackie will be held on Monday,...

Donald G. Kremer Jr.

Donald G. Kremer Jr.

May 25, 2014

Donald 'Dune' Gilbert Kremer , 88 , of Minong, WI, passed away May 25, 2014 at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 14, 1926 in Superior, Wisconsin. Don was a decorated World War II veteran, proudly serving in the United States Army Air Force. He was a lifelong educator and served as the first principal of Oconomowoc...

Lorraine S. Reich

Lorraine S. Reich

May 24, 2014

Lorraine Reich, 89, a lifelong resident of the Oconomowoc area, died on Saturday, May 24, 2014. She was the mother of four sons: Dale Reich, Adams-Friendship, WI; Steve Reich (Lynne), Delafield, WI; Jeff Reich, Fishers, IN; and Jon Reich, Oconomowoc: one daughter, Pamela Duggar (Corky), St. Augustine, FL. She is also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She...

Margaret Joyce Pendzich

Margaret Joyce Pendzich

May 22, 2014

Margaret Joyce Pendzich (Beaudry) (nee Abrams), 95 of Ixonia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret is survived by her two sons, Clarence L. (Barbara) Beaudry Jr. and Dennis W. (Sandy) Beaudry, brother Francis Abrams and sister Arlene Noyes. Cherished grandmother to Ronald, David, Amy, Dennis Jr., Jack and Mark. Great-grandmother to...

Margaret Frances Janecek

Margaret Frances Janecek

May 19, 2014

Margaret Frances Kahn Janecek, age 95, longtime Oconomowoc resident, passed peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2014. Loving mother to Louise (Ray) Grams, Laverne Raulston and Linda (Paul Schuerer) Belt, sister of Elaine Loehner and LaVerne (Ted) Kirby, brother Fred (Pat) Harte. Grandmother to 17 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Margaret is also survived by many other relatives...

Robert Edward Becker

Robert Edward Becker

May 19, 2014

Robert E. Becker 'Bob' age 71 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 19, 2014. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Diane Becker (nee Hart) and his children Shelli (Tim) Krings, Julie (Mike) Prangley and Rob (Molly) Becker. His loving grandchildren Katy, Megan, Abbey, Tony, Lauren, Isabella and Carson. He is further...

Pamela Lynn Hall

Pamela Lynn Hall

May 18, 2014

Pamela L. Hall (nee Szczechowski), 57 of Waukesha, entered eternal life on Sunday, May 18, 2014. Pamela is survived by her loving husband Dennis, daughter Deborah (Scott) Siegrist and mother Edith Szczechowski. Cherished Nana to Matthew and Bailey Siegrist. Pamela is also survived by her sister Deborah (Mike) Zydowicz, brother-in-law Harold (Eli) Hall, sister-in-laws Barbara (Gil) Bartz, Sandy (Walter)...

May A. Novak

May A. Novak

May 17, 2014

May Amanda Novak, age 77, resident of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Aurora Summit Medical Center in Oconomowoc. May was born on May 1, 1937 in Chicago, IL the only child of the late Alfred and Irene Custeau. She married Louis James Novak on February 11, 1956 in Cicero, IL. Previous residences include Lombard, IL,...

Rosemarie Zaffrann

Rosemarie Zaffrann

May 16, 2014

ZAFFRANN, ROSEMARIE “PAT’ Age 74 of Delafield, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2014. Rosemarie was employed by Robert W. Baird Inc. for 34 years. Rosemarie is survived by her dear sisters Carol and Nancy Zaffrann, Mary Alice, (the late Gil) Juechter and brother Bob (Sally) Zaffrann. Other surviving relatives include nephews Ron (Kathy), Craig (Celeste), Larry (Lynn),...

Archie A. Badura

Archie A. Badura

May 15, 2014

Archie A. Badura Our beautiful son, Archie Andrew Badura of Oconomowoc, WI, was called home to rest into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, May 15th, 2014. Archie was adored by his parents Andy and Lauri Badura, and devoted brother, Augie. Archie was born on November 16th, 1994. He was a 2013 graduate of Oconomowoc High School. Archie...

Mitchell Nuernberger

Mitchell Nuernberger

May 14, 2014

Mitchell Cole Nuernberger age 26, of Delafield, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Mitchell is survived by his loving parents Jerry and Beth and his son Connor. He is also further survived by many other loving family and friends. Funeral service for Mitchell will be on Monday, May 19, 2014 at 6:00 P.M. with a visitation for family...

Ralph E. Meyer

Ralph E. Meyer

May 14, 2014

Ralph E. Meyer, 80 of Nashotah, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Loving husband of 58 years to Jean and father to Linda (David) Rouse, Lee (Candy) Meyer, Lesa (David) Sallmann and Jennifer (nee Meyer) Schick. Cherished grandpa to Nicholas Rouse, Brian Meyer, Chris Meyer, Ali (Jon) Stanczyk,...

Justin B. Kysely

Justin B. Kysely

May 12, 2014

Justin B. Kysely 'Gus', 86 of Okauchee, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2014. Justin is survived by his loving wife Theresa of 58 years, children Barbara (Carl) Lancelle, Thomas (Sherry) Kysely, Ann Kysely and Paul (Kim) Kysely. Cherished grandfather to Cristen (Kevin) Incitti, Denise (Jeff) Fyksen, Clayton and Justin Kysely, great-grandfather to Cora Incitti, brothers Francis Kysely,...

Linda Marie Riesch

Linda Marie Riesch

May 12, 2014

Linda Marie Riesch passed away at the age of 64 on Sunday May 11, 2014. Linda is survived by daughters Renee (Bill Jr.) Tomczak, and Lisa Riesch, grandchildren William Tomczak III and Maggie Tomczak. She is also survived by her sisters Judy Thomas and Nadeane Swofford, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Linda is preceded in...

John F. Eagle

John F. Eagle

May 9, 2014

Services are pending at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home in Washington, Iowa for John Francis Eagle, age 63, of Delafield, Wisconsin. John died Friday, May 9, 2014, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, after a brief fight with cancer.

Rafael Garcia

Rafael Garcia

May 6, 2014

Rafael Garcia 'Ralph', age 84 of Oconomowoc, was born to eternal life on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Ralph is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Arlene (nee Joza), who is the best lady God ever created. Loving father of Catherine (Don) Shelley, James (Debbie) Garcia, Ralph (Paula) Garcia and Robert (Lorraine) Garcia. Also survived by 7 grandchildren...

Lucile A. Thies

Lucile A. Thies

May 5, 2014

Lucile A. Thies 'Lu' (nee Peterson), 92 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2014. Lu is survived by her children Thomas (Marianne) Thies, Katherine (Gary) Weitekamp and Jane (Thomas) Devine. Cherished grandma of 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Lu is preceded in death by her beloved husband...

Jean A. Smith

Jean A. Smith

May 4, 2014

Jean A. Smith (nee Gosewehr), 62 of the Town of Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 4, 2014. Jean is survived by her loving husband Doug of 40 years, sons Nathan Smith and Travis (fiance Angela) Smith. Cherished grandma to Isaac, Sebastian, Lenora and Sam, sister Jan (Rick) Buckley, sister Joan (Jeff) Frank and brother Jim (Holly) Gosewehr....

Emmett Sjoberg

Emmett Sjoberg

May 4, 2014

Emmett Sjoberg age 72 of Oconomowoc, passed away on his birthday, May 4, 2014 surrounded by his family. Emmett is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Mary Sjoberg (Nieth), his children Jim (Gina) Sjoberg of Oconomowoc and Lynn (Dan) Bitney of Oak Creek. His 4 grandchildren Jennifer 'Jenny' (Andrew) Mulcrone, James 'Jimmy' Sjoberg Jr, Jessica 'Jessie' Sjoberg...

Charles P Brumder

Charles P Brumder

May 3, 2014

Charles P. Brumder Our beloved Charlie passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family on May 3, 2014. He is survived by his devoted wife of 26 years Katie, his daughters Bradley (Eddie) Wabiszewski, Ellery (Quentin) Thomas, Karley, Lexi and Eily. He was “Bumpa” to his grandchildren Augie, Charlotte, Molly and Thomas Wabiszewski and Leo Thomas. He is...