Obituaries

Bernadine Kowalewski

Bernadine Kowalewski

Mar 31, 2012

Private services were held for the family.

Norbert Dretzka

Norbert Dretzka

Mar 28, 2012

Norbert L. Dretzka, 63, of Dousman, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Norbert is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Sandy, children Norbert (Susan) Dretzka Jr., Michael (Anne) Dretzka, Tracy (George) Hanacik and Jaime Dretzka. Brothers Jeff (Linda) Dretzka, Craig (Kris) Dretzka, sisters Robin (Ray) Stickler and Lisa (Ron) Meyer....

Debra Myers

Debra Myers

Mar 25, 2012

Debra Jean Myers (nee Leach) of Oconomowoc went to be united with her beloved saviorJesus Christ on March 25, 2012 at the age of 61. Debra is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Dr.William Myers and her children Melissa (Phillip) Patrick of North Carolina,Meghan (Shawn) Schnabl of Waukesha and Grant Myers of Delafield. Her lovinggranddaughter Isabella Marie...

Betty E. Holland

Betty E. Holland

Mar 24, 2012

Betty E. Holland (nee Edwards), 91, of Delafield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Betty is survived by her children Judy (Ned) Robison of Havelock, NC and Charles (Susan) Holland. Grandmother of Ned III (Isela) Robison of El Paso, TX and Mark (LaRue) Robison of Pollocksville, NC. Great-grandmother of Jordan, Julie, Andy and Evan. Also survived by...

Hedwig Vetter

Hedwig Vetter

Mar 22, 2012

Hedwig (nee Seidemann) Vetter, age 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at her home in Wilkinson Woods Assisted Living, Oconomowoc. Hedy was born August 29, 1912, in Danzig, Germany, a daughter of Carl and Anna (nee Nelipowitz) Seidemann. She married Werner Voigt in Chicago in 1941; he preceded her in death in 1954. She married Henry...

John Altobelli

John Altobelli

Mar 21, 2012

John A. Altobelli, age 73, of Nashotah, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. John is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Evelyn. Children Beth Altobelli, Johnny Altobelli, Kristi (Jeff) Story and Pete (Mary) Altobelli, brother Louis (Louise) Altobelli, grandchildren Jordan, Tony, Talia, Joshua and Amanda Story and Sofia, Giana and...

Murel Brown

Murel Brown

Mar 21, 2012

Murel G. Brown born April 27th, 1931 in Newark, Ohio passed away March 21st, 2012 with his wife and son at his side. Murel served in the US Air Force from 1951-1955 achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. His military experience was followed by his enrollment in the Northrop Institute of Technology in Inglewood, CA, receiving his B.S. in...

Maryann O'Hara

Maryann O'Hara

Mar 20, 2012

Maryann O'Hara (nee Nelson) of Oconomowoc, found peace with her Savior on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her parents Berger and Nora Nelson, husband Patrick O'Hara, brother Richard Nelson, sister-in-law Charlotte and brother-in-law Daniel O'Hara. Maryann is survived by her sister Harriet Campbell, brother-in-law Bob Campbell, sisters-in-law Barbara O'Hara...

Kathleen Mae Angrick

Kathleen Mae Angrick

Mar 19, 2012

Kathleen M. Angrick (nee Wussow), 79, of Oconomowoc, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2012. Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 55 years Don, daughters Mardi (Rodney) Wright, Sheri Angrick and Heidi (Rock) Vanderhei, sisters Joanne Brue and Susan (Tom) Davis. Loving grandma of Nathan, Nicholas and Hannah. Also survived by many other relatives and friends. Preceded...

Jeannette Southcott

Jeannette Southcott

Mar 16, 2012

Jeannette Elizabeth Southcott, of Dousman, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2012 in Waukesha at the Waukesha Spring Health and Rehab. Jeannette was born on January 15, 1926 to Fred and Elizabeth (nee Price) Southcott in Waukesha, WI. She is survived by her cousins, Ellen Hill, Carole Southcott, James Southcott, Jr. and other relatives, Richard Southcott, Ronald Southcott, Russell...

Marion Schmechel

Marion Schmechel

Mar 16, 2012

Marion Elizabeth Schmechel, age 88, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2012. Marion is survived by her son Gary R. Schmechel, daughter Judith Ann (Ron) Gallmann, grandson Danny R. (Alison) Schmechel, granddaughter Sarah (Tyler) Flory, brother-in-law John Tessendorf, along with other relatives and friends. Marion was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Schmechel. A visitation for family...

Vernell Fishleigh

Vernell Fishleigh

Mar 15, 2012

Vernell C. Fishleigh (nee Everhard), 88, of Oconomowoc, entered into heaven on Thursday, March 15, 2012. Vernell is survived by her loving husband of 42 years John, sons Bob (Lyn), Don (Lin) and Jerry (Kris) Engelhardt, Michelle (Tom) Barsamian, brother Reverend Robert (Lori) Everhard. Cherished grandmother to 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Also survived by many other relatives and...

Paul J. Krueger

Paul J. Krueger

Mar 14, 2012

Paul J. Krueger, 78, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Paul is survived by his loving wife Arleen, children Natalie (Jerry) Zellmer, Rochelle (Richard) Behling, brothers Rudolph (Barbara) Krueger, Kurt (Helene) Krueger, Richard (Coralee) Krueger and Dennis (Dawn) Krueger, sister -in-law Carole Krueger. Grandfather to Jason (Becca), Nicole, Tyler, Rachel and Rebecca. Also survived by...

Carol Evert

Carol Evert

Mar 14, 2012

Carol Evert, age 71, of Oconomowoc, passed away from a recent illness on March, 14th, 2012. Carol is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jon and her daughters Sue (Steve) Cantwell of Watertown and Peggy (Jeff) Soldner of Lowell/Reeseville, 6 grandchildren and her brother Richard (Rosemary) Sharpe of IL, Along with other relatives and friends. She is preceded...

Jacob Butschke

Jacob Butschke

Mar 11, 2012

Jacob Charles Butschke, age 12, of Oconomowoc, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 11, 2012. Jacob is survived by his parents Christopher and Lisa (nee Lange) Butschke, sister Madeline Butschke, grandparents Harold and Barbara Butschke, Mike and Mary Ann Lange, great grandmother Margaret Fulmer, Aunts, Uncles and their families; Carrie (Joseph) Mueller, children Courtney, Joshua, Logan and Ethan Mueller,...

Viola Torgerson

Viola Torgerson

Mar 5, 2012

Viola I. Torgerson, age 103 of Oconomowoc, entered her loving Savior's arms on Monday, March 5, 2012 surrounded by her family. Vi is survived by her children Joann Jefson of Lake Wilson, MN and Eugene (Wava) Torgerson of Oconomowoc, grandchildren Julie (Duane) Wandersee, Kathryn (Richard) Wentland, Mark Torgerson, Dave (Michele) Torgerson and Jim (Gina) Torgerson, 14 great grandchildren, 13...

Thomas Pyzyk

Thomas Pyzyk

Mar 5, 2012

Thomas C. Pyzyk Born to eternal life on March 5, 2012, age 72. Son of the late Chester and Anastasia (Krezman) Pyzyk. Brother to Barbara Miller. Loving husband to Kathryn (Sherman) Pyzyk. Son-in-law to Julia (Lucchesi) Sherman and the late Willis Sherman. Proud father to Timothy (Marie 'Molly'). Grandfather 'Papa' to Marguerite 'Maisie' and Elise Pyzyk. Uncle to Deborah...

Edna Schnell

Edna Schnell

Mar 5, 2012

Edna I. Schnell, age 97 of Dousman, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 05, 2012. Edna is survived by her two sons, Frederick (Mary Ellen) Schnell and Charles Schnell, grandchildren Kathy, Fred, Jay, Christine, Amy, Cindy and Jim, 11 great grandchildren, along with other relatives and friends. Edna was preceded in death by her...

Ross Harland

Ross Harland

Mar 4, 2012

Ross R. Harland, age 42 of Sullivan, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2012. He is survived by his parents Robert (Beverly) Harland, brothers and sisters, Jeffrey Harland, Jason (Marina) Harland, Jamie Harland, Cory Harland, Kelley Harland, stepbrother Steve (Lisa) Hale, stepsisters Katie (Bart) Tucker and Bethany (Kyle) Lemieux, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in...

Fred Barthenheier

Fred Barthenheier

Feb 29, 2012

Fred Barthenheier, 84, of Oconomowoc, after living 13 years with the effects of a severe stroke, passed away on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 with his family at his side. Fred was a real trooper during this time, accepting his disabilities without complaint. He leaves behind his loving wife of 54 years Nancy, children Karen (Robert) Carr, Keane (Alison) Barthenheier,...