Obituaries

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,...

Allan W. Retzlaff

Allan W. Retzlaff

Feb 28, 2012

Allan W. Retzlaff, 81, of Oconomowoc, went to be with his Lord in heaven on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Allan is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Lee Retzlaff, children Tom (Kathy) Retzlaff and Wendy (Greg) Scherer, grandchildren Patricia (Matthew) Kurkiewicz, Christopher (fianc Jamie) Retzlaff and Gregory (Carissa) Retzlaff, great grandchildren Ava Grace and Audra Faith. Also...

Tillie J. Glas

Tillie J. Glas

Feb 26, 2012

Tillie J. Glas, (nee Becker), 91, of Oconomowoc and longtime resident of Delafield, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012. Tillie is survived by her daughters Susan (Delroy) Welle, Nancy Blank and sister Margaret 'Margie' Becker, grandson David Welle, grand-daughter Anne (Brian) Japuntich, great-grandsons Saul and Clayton Japuntich along with other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her...

Walter Watson

Walter Watson

Feb 26, 2012

Age 81, of Oconomowoc, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012. Walter is survived by his daughter Marcie Worm of Oconomowoc and son Joel (Julia) Watson of Oconomowoc, brothers Jim (Jan) Watson, Robert Watson and Kenneth (Janice) Watson, sister Dorothy (Bud) Grulke, grandchildren Melissa and Melanie Watson and Mitchell Worm, along with other relatives and friends. Walter was preceded...

Anne M. Jensen

Anne M. Jensen

Feb 23, 2012

Anne M. Jensen, age 79, of Oconomowoc, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2012. She is survived by her two sons Donald R. Jensen, Jr. of Milwaukee, WI and William V. (Cathie) Jensen of Prior Lake, MN, grandchildren Katie Jensen, James Jensen, Kayla (Jason) Pietsch, Bryan Jensen and Billy Jensen, great grandson Aidan Pietsch, along with other relatives and...

Carleton Lauridsen

Carleton Lauridsen

Feb 20, 2012

Carleton W Lauridsen, age 88 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2012. Carleton is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mabel Faye Lauridsen of Oconomowoc, WI, children Fred James (Delores) Lauridsen of Omaha, NE, Dr. Robert Dean (Cynthia) Lauridsen of Oconomowoc, WI and Dr. Karen Ruth Laurd-Towers of White Bear Lake, MN, brother Ken...

Robert "Little Billy" Pilus

Robert "Little Billy" Pilus

Feb 20, 2012

Robert William Pilus, Sr. 'Little Billy' age 79, of Watertown, formerly of Sandusky, OH and Cornwall, NY, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 20, 2012 with family by his side. Bob is survived by his special angel Glenna Tracy, son Robert Jr. (Lori) Pilus and daughter Trishie (Gale) Dauch, grandchildren Wendy Pierce, Robin Pilus, Gage Dauch, great grandchildren...

Louis Morgan

Louis Morgan

Feb 19, 2012

Louis Morgan, age 75 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2012. Louis is survived by his loving wife Jaquelin (nee Wolf), son Louis (Lisette) Morgan II, daughters Kelly Halverson, Megan (David) Weathers and Melissa (John) Ellis, grandchildren Zoe, Leah and Rose Morgan, Morgan and Mackenzie Halverson, Sophia Foss, Melissa, Allison and Taylor Weathers, Jackson and Charlotte Ellis,...

Paul Rosek

Paul Rosek

Feb 18, 2012

Born to eternal life February 18, 2012, age 60, after waging a brave battle against cancer. Loving husband of Donna (Boll) Rosek for over 38 years. Father of Matthew (Melissa) and James Rosek. Proud grandfather of Cassandra, as well as twin babies due this summer. Paul is further survived by other relatives and many, many friends. Paul was born...

Irene Weston

Irene Weston

Feb 15, 2012

Irene Weston (nee Remmick), 87, of Hartland, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Irene is survived by her daughter Michelle (Robert) Barforth and daughter-in-law Maribeth Bush, brothers Les (Mary) Remmick, Ervin Remmick and sister Orlean Timmen. Cherished grandma to Ashley and Brian Barforth, Rob (Katie) Bush and Jim Bush, Michael (Penny) Bush and Eli (Lisa) Bliffert. Great-grandma...

Brenda Lee Rodzwell

Brenda Lee Rodzwell

Feb 12, 2012

Brenda L. Rodzwell (nee Mortl), 54, of Oconomowoc, born October 21, 1957 in Milwaukee, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 12, 2012. Brenda is survived by her loving husband Dan Rodzwell, parents George and Nancy Mortl, sisters Debra Krzyanek, Marcia (Kent) Eliason and Rhonda (Jeff) Trickey. Also survived by many other relatives and friends. A memorial...

Frances Laney

Frances Laney

Feb 11, 2012

Frances B. Laney (nee Bowe), 88, of Dousman and longtime resident of Elkhorn, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Frances is survived by her daughters Susan Laney of Chicago, IL, Karen (Steve) Swan of Bellingham, WA, Laurie Laney of Hollywood, FL and son Jonathan (Julie) Laney of Oak Park, IL, sister Dorothy (Walter) Howard of Hudson, WI and...