Obituaries

Ione H. Otto

Ione H. Otto

Aug 15, 2014

Ione Otto, age 92 of Oconomowoc, ended life's journey on Friday, August 15, 2014. Ione is survived by her loving sons Bill Otto (Sandy) of St. Augustine, FL and Randy Otto (Katie) of Lake Mills, WI, grandchildren Sara Janssen (Tom) of St. Paul, MN, Rebecca Rhodee of Oconomowoc, WI, Max Otto and Christian (CJ) Otto of Lake Mills, WI...

Donna Jaeke

Donna Jaeke

Aug 14, 2014

Donna Jaeke, 77, of Juneau, WI, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2014. Donna is survived by her sister-in-law Bernice Jaeke, nephews Tim and Troy, along with other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Hertha (nee Schellin) Jaeke and brother Roger Jaeke. Funeral service for Donna will be held in the chapel...

Rodger W. Maerder

Rodger W. Maerder

Aug 13, 2014

Rodger W. Maerder, 75 of Oconomowoc, found peace on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Rodger is survived by his wife Sharon, children; Doug (Lori) Maerder, Joel (Susan) Maerder, Kerri (Jeff) Kaphengst and Mikey Maerder. Loving grandpa to Ashley Maerder, Erin Lesniewski, Max Maerder, Michael Maerder and Jacob Maerder. Also survived by his brother Jim Maerder, nieces, nephews and other relatives...

Robert "Bob" Riebe

Robert "Bob" Riebe

Aug 10, 2014

Robert F. Riebe, 89 of Dousman, formerly of Coldwater, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2014. Bob is survived by his son Floyd O. Riebe, grandchildren Heather R. Riebe and Mindy D. (Gregory P. Handel) Riebe, great-grandchild Keller K. Grimmer and sister Charlene (Gary) Rowley. Bob is preceded in death by his beloved wife Bertha B. Riebe,...

Thomas R. Schneider

Thomas R. Schneider

Aug 6, 2014

Thomas R. Schneider, age 63 of Wales, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 6, 2014. Tom is survived by his loving wife Denise, daughter Becky (Bill) Garski, son Brian T. Schneider and grandchildren Alec, Jared and Jaden Garski. Tom served as a police officer with the Milw. Police Dept. for...

Therese C. Stefek

Therese C. Stefek

Aug 4, 2014

Therese C. Stefek (nee Keegan), 87 of Dousman, found peace on Monday, August 4, 2014. Therese is survived by her loving daughter Sybil (Dan Zimmermann) Beam. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband James Stefek, brothers, sister, and many other relatives and friends. Special thank you to the caring staff and friends at Three Pillars in Dousman....

Delores Gliniecki

Delores Gliniecki

Jul 27, 2014

Delores Gliniecki (nee Misialek), 88 of Dousman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27th, 2014. Delores was a dedicated and loving mother to her children Carol (Dale) Adams, Mark (Nan) Gliniecki, Penny (Rick) Nelson, Donna (Tom) Baumann, Pam Ulm, Diane (Jack) Schmehil and Bud Mathews. Loving Grandmother to 21 grandchildren Katie, Stacie, Nicholas, Nina, Josh, Ricky, Shane, Chad, Charity,...

Michael John Asby

Michael John Asby

Jul 27, 2014

Michael John Asby age 57 of Eagle, went home to be with Lord on Sunday, July 27, 2014 while surrounded by his family. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Corky. His children Bryan (Brittney) Asby of Dallas Texas, John, James and Mary Asby all of Eagle. Also by his mother Ann (Harry) Stelzner, his brother...

Chad W. Oschmann

Chad W. Oschmann

Jul 26, 2014

Chad W. Oschmann, 37, of Severance, CO, born August 9, 1976 in Oconomowoc, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 26, 2014. Chad is survived by his father Willard Oschmann, brother Curt (Sue) Oschmann and sister Brenda Patton. Also survived by nephews Jordan Nold, Adam Nold, Alix Oschmann, nieces Emily Oschmann, Madalaine Oschmann, girlfriend Jennifer Ford, faithful dog and companion...

Margaret Dudek

Margaret Dudek

Jul 20, 2014

Margaret M. Dudek age 85, passed away on July 20, 2014. She is survived by her children Elizabeth (Jeffory) Romagna, Stephen (Collette) Dudek, Katherine (Bill) Masters and John (Carmen) Dudek along with her grandchildren Andrew (Christine) Romagna, Peter (April Kugath) Romagna, Emily (Michael) Cornell, Paul (Erin) Romagna, Stephen, Samuel and Jennifer Dudek. She is further survived by 8 great...

James Henry Bruce

James Henry Bruce

Jul 20, 2014

James H. Bruce 'Big Jim', 59 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2014. Jim fought a courageous battle but victory was not to be. Jim is survived by his sisters Jane Ann (friend Bob White) Bruce of Nashotah and Barbara Jean (fiancee Mark Gempeler) Johnson, nieces Bekki (Dan) Chapman of Nashville and Kristin Johnson of St....

David John Schmitter

David John Schmitter

Jul 18, 2014

David J Schmitter age 45 of Oconomowoc, passed away due to a tragic accident at his beloved farm. At the time of his death, Dave was working on his pond, doing what he loved to do. Dave is survived by his brothers Frederick (Dawn) Schmitter, Paul (Ann) Schmitter and nephews Luke and Erick, nieces Elizabeth, Madalyn and Abigail, step...

Yvonne L. Mcquiggin

Yvonne L. Mcquiggin

Jul 18, 2014

Yvonne L. McQuiggin (nee Ripley), loving wife of Thomas for 64 years, passed away July 18th, 2014 at the age of 84. A kind, compassionate soul, a smile for everyone & a sense of humor. Award winning artist, lover of all things beautiful. She was preceded in death by her parents, in-laws and other family. Survivors include her husband...

Anne Connell

Anne Connell

Jul 16, 2014

Anne Connell age 91 of Oconomowoc, passed away at Shorehaven on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Anne is survived by her son Bill (Nancy) Connell of Oconomowoc and granddaughters Jody (Jake) Schlafer of Colgate and Jill Connell of Milwaukee and her brother-in-law Rodney (Mary) Connell Of Georgia. Anne is preceded in death by her husband John Connell, in-laws Laverne Connell,...

Verna Loehrl

Verna Loehrl

Jul 16, 2014

A graveside service will be held for Verna on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Union Cemetery in Birnamwood, WI at 11:00 AM.

Eldo C. Koenig Ph.D.

Eldo C. Koenig Ph.D.

Jul 11, 2014

Eldo C. Koenig, Ph.D., of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, went to his heavenly home July 11, 2014, at age 94. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Gloria (Houting) Koenig, their two sons, Lloyd (Kalaivani) and Evan (Marcia), daughter Beth Riedel (John), brother Wesley (Mary), and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Eva Koenig,...

Norman W. Soergel

Norman W. Soergel

Jul 10, 2014

Norman W. Soergel, 95 of Dousman, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2014. He is survived by his children Jacob (Susan) Soergel, Gretchen (David) Considine, Heidi Soergel and Becca (Bruno) John, grandchildren Dan, Kelly, Erin, Peggy, Jennifer, Jake, Aaron, Sam, Roger, Jessica, Brian, Emily, Ben and Alex, great-grandchildren Megan, Abby, Isaac, Isaiah, Cooper, Quinn, Lane, Micah, McKenzie, Joseph and...

James L. Counsell

James L. Counsell

Jul 10, 2014

James L. Counsell age 66 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at AngelsGrace Hospice while surrounded by his family after a courageous 9 month battle with esophageal cancer. Jim is survived by his loving wife Linda, his son Ron (Sherri) Counsell of Clyman, daughters Amy Counsell of Ixonia and Cari (Travis) Kehl of Oconomowoc and his...

Leone Myrta Tomasino

Leone Myrta Tomasino

Jul 8, 2014

Leone 'Myrta' Tomasino Myrta Tomasino, age 90, of Hayward, WI passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Water's Edge Care Center in Hayward. Leone Myrta Sawings was born September 2, 1923 in Calumet County, WI the daughter of Archie and Minnie (Otto) Sawings. She was raised on the east shore of Lake Winnebago and graduated...

Kathleen "Kay" Bessette

Kathleen "Kay" Bessette

Jul 7, 2014

Kathleen M. Bessette 'Kay' (nee Hoernig), 64, of Dousman Wisconsin, born September 4, 1949 and became an angel unexpectedly on Monday, July 7, 2014. On August 15, 1986 she married Paul D. Bessette. Kay earned her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Marian College in 1971. Kay had a long and distinguished career in nursing and for the...