Obituaries

George Recknagel

George Recknagel

Nov 1, 2012

George Julius Recknagel was born to George and Hulda in the town of Lafayette, WI. George spent his early years on the farm with his brother Wilbert. He enlisted in the army and proudly served his county in the Korean War. When he returned he married Justine, who would be his wife and cherished companion for 59 years. He...

Harlan "Har" Gerritsen

Harlan "Har" Gerritsen

Oct 31, 2012

Harlan J. 'Har' Gerritsen, 82, of Oconomowoc, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Harlan is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Donna, children Harlyn 'Jeep' (Chris) Gerritsen, Michael (Sue) Gerritsen, Robert 'RB' (Judy) Gerritsen, James (Angie) Gerritsen, Greta Webb and Rachel Gerritsen, mother-in-law Eileen Janik, brother-in law David (Mikyong) Janik and sister-in-law Debbie (Stephen)...

William J. "Bill" Bohrman

William J. "Bill" Bohrman

Oct 31, 2012

William J. Bohrman, 91, of Oconomowoc, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Bill is survived by his daughter Beth (Errol) Schluter, nieces HelenAnne (Dale) Meyer of Warren, PA and Bobbie (Richard) Smith of Watertown, WI. Bill is also survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his loving wife Margaret Bohrman (nee Eschrich), brother Lloyd Bohrman...

Thomas Parzych

Thomas Parzych

Oct 27, 2012

On Saturday, October 27, our family lost our father/husband/grandpa/friend, to a long and hard battle of living with MS. It brings us all many sad tears because he will be deeply missed, but it also brings us many more tears of joy to know he is once again standing, walking, running, and has steady hands. He is also now...

David Pipkin

David Pipkin

Oct 25, 2012

David R. Pipkin, 76, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 25, 2012. He was reunited with his loving wife Marcia, who passed away earlier in the week. David is survived by his sons Michael (Kim) Pipkin, Eric (Tammy) Pipkin and daughter Lisa (Robert) Koon, brother Bruce Pipkin of Downers Grove, IL and sister-in-law Jan Pipkin of Lombard,...

Marcia Pipkin

Marcia Pipkin

Oct 21, 2012

Marcia S. Pipkin (Keller), 72, of Watertown, passed away with her family at her side on Sunday, October 21, 2012. Marcia is survived by her husband David, whom she married on October 1, 1960, in Elgin, IL, sons Michael (Kim) Pipkin and Eric (Tammy) Pipkin and daughter Lisa (Robert) Koon. Brother Robert (Lois) Keller of Big Bend, WI, sister...

Malcolm H. Chatfield

Malcolm H. Chatfield

Oct 21, 2012

Malcolm Hugh Chatfield, lifelong resident of Oconomowoc, passed away on October 21, 2012 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 80. Malcolm is survived by his loving wife Shirley Ann Chatfield (nee Neitzel), children Gayle Chatfield Mack, Kaye (Terry) Holifield and Todd (Janine) Chatfield, grandchildren Laurel (Tyler) Reece, Kaitlyn Mack, Luke Holifield, Tasha Holifield and Erik Van Den Heuvel,...

Maelyn Lind

Maelyn Lind

Oct 21, 2012

Maelyn Melissa Lind (nee Hanson), 38, of Oconomowoc, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2012. Maelyn is survived by her husband of 19 years Tim Lind, her children Kaela (Logan Krivitz) Lind, Kody (Alyssa Phillips) Lind, Kolten Lind and Kammren Lind, parents Keith and Marsha Hanson, grandparents Gary (Deanie) Furman and Marie Peterson, step-brother Chris Hanson, grandson Xander Krivitz...

James Wagner

James Wagner

Oct 18, 2012

James 'Jim' Wagner, age 70 of Port Charlotte, FL, formally of Okauchee, WI died peacefully on Thursday, October 18, 2012. He was born to Robert and Bessie Wagner in Wauwatosa in 1942. His 39 year career at Ameritech progressed from climbing telephone poles to retiring in corporate security. He also served in the Wisconsin National Guard Military Police, retiring...

Mabel Ida Zastrow

Mabel Ida Zastrow

Oct 18, 2012

Mabel Alvina Ida Zastrow (nee Natzke) age 83 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Shorehaven Lutheran Home surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Elmer and Erna Natzke. She was one of two children the other being her brother Francis 'Butch' Natzke. Mabel attended St. Paul's Lutheran School and Oconomowoc High School....

Janet E. Reed

Janet E. Reed

Oct 16, 2012

Janet E. Reed (nee Padden), 78, of Ashippun, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Janet is survived by her loving husband of 13 years John Reed; daughters Sherry Ramey, Cindy Lammerts, Heidi Kinsley, Lori (Cory) Aschbrenner and son Vernie Kinsley; step-children Donna (Dale) Wegner, Linda (Vern) Schultz, Mike (Barb) Reed, Greg Reed, Tammie (Willie) Albert,...

Elaine Risch

Elaine Risch

Oct 14, 2012

Elaine K. Risch, age 81 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2012. Elaine is survived by her husband Robert Risch, son David (Angela) Risch, grandchildren Jack and Joseph Risch, cousin Pam (John) Winkelman, along with many friends. Funeral visitation for Elaine will be on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Pagnekopf Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00...

Charles Mccauley

Charles Mccauley

Oct 12, 2012

Dr. Charles William McCauley 'Chuck' 'Bill' Age 72, of Delafield, passed away unexpectedly from heart-related illness on Friday evening October 12 at Wisconsin Rehabilitation Hospital, having initially been treated at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. Chuck is survived by wife Constance Ann McCauley 'Connie' of Delafield and brother Thomas M. (Jana) McCauley, nephews Alex and Andrew of Oregon, WI. Along with...

Lenora Younger

Lenora Younger

Oct 8, 2012

Lenora Hohmann Younger, born December 4, 1912 in Canton, Missouri and born to Eternal Life on October 8, 2012 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin at the age of 99. Lenora is survived by daughter Gayle (Tom) Maney, daughter-in-law Marcia Younger, grandchildren, Mike (Carrie) Ulvestad, Kim (David) Dowe, Greg (Eileen) Younger, Ann (Pat) McGavock, and Gwen (Remi) Puype, and 7 great-grandchildren, Dylan,...

Jean Reams

Jean Reams

Oct 7, 2012

Jean Reams age 85, of Oconomowoc, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2012. Jean is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Wallace Reams SR. Her son Wallace (Ariele) Reams of Plantation, FL and her daughter Gene Reams of Oconomowoc. Jean is also survived by her 4 loving grandchildren Christopher (Michelle) Reams, Jason, Jeremy and Laura Reams. Her...

Donald Skonie

Donald Skonie

Oct 7, 2012

Donald P. Skonie of Elk Grove Village IL, passed away Sunday, October 7th. He was a dedicated loving father of three, Donna (Bruce) Pilling, Douglas (Larry) Skonie and Dawn (Eric) Haertle. Proud grandfather of seven, Rachel, Erin, Scott, Cassidy, Bryce, Luke, and Miles. Also survived by Doris Reeves and brother Tom. Preceded in death by his brother Jim. He...

Brad Tetting

Brad Tetting

Oct 6, 2012

Bradley Scott Tetting, 34, of Oconomowoc, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 6, 2012. Brad is survived by his parents Scott and Kay Tetting and sister Erica (Bannon) Hyland. Special 'Unc' to Hannah, Mason, Matthew and Emma 'Boo' Hyland. Grandson to Hugh and Mary Donley and Karen Tetting. Brad is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Brad...

Donald James Leonard

Donald James Leonard

Oct 4, 2012

Donald James Leonard, Sr. 'Don', age 53 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012. Don was a devoted husband to wife Cathy, loving father to Gina (Nick) Amundsen, Donnie (fianc Jessica Bachmeier) Leonard and Tony Leonard. Don is also survived by his parents Don and Judy Leonard, sister Kathy (Carl) Leonard-Mercier, sisters-in-law Cindy (Larry) Johnson, Robin Crossman...

Kathleen A. Hofstetter

Kathleen A. Hofstetter

Oct 4, 2012

Kathleen A. Hofstetter 'Kathy', age 54 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012. Kathy is survived by her husband Tom Hofstetter, daughters Jocelyn (Jason Ammerman) Rennhack, Leasha (Tony) Neff and Bonnie Jean Hofstetter, father Harlan (Donna) Gerritsen, brothers Harlan 'Jeep' (Chris) Gerritsen, Mike (Sue) Gerritsen, RB (Judy) Gerritsen and Jimmy (Angie) Gerritsen, sisters Greta (Jim) Webb and...

Russell Spuhler

Russell Spuhler

Oct 1, 2012

Russell C. Spuhler, 'The Restless Spirit' March 26, 1917 - Oct. 1, 2012. After recovering from several surgeries this year, and even getting back to his deer hunting blind in September, Russell C. Spuhler of Oconomowoc passed on unexpectedly on Oct. 1, 2012, at the age of 95. Russell was born March 26, 1917 in Hartford, to Royal and...