Obituaries

Janice Halverson

Janice Halverson

Jan 10, 2011

HALVERSON, Janice Born September 11, 1924, Janice L. Halverson, age 86, died January 10, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years Forrest (Hal) Halverson; her children Linda Halverson Jenz (Jim Pawlak) of West Bend, Richard (Patricia) Halverson of Oconomowoc, Dennis (Jane) Halverson of Prescott, AZ, 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, along with other relatives and...

Raymond Kraut

Raymond Kraut

Jan 8, 2011

Raymond Kraut of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Bethesda Lutheran Home in Watertown at the age of 79. He was born in Alderly, WI to Caney and Madline (nee Manning) Kraut on February 20, 1931. He spent most of his early years growing up in Monterey and Ashippun area. The family moved to a farm...

Ruth Krueger

Ruth Krueger

Jan 8, 2011

Ruth Krueger (nee Perschbacher) age 92, of Dousman, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 8, 2011. Ruth is survived by her children William Victor, Jr. (Joyce) Krueger and Kerry Lee (Rebecca) Krueger, grandchildren Kraig (Angela) Krueger, Kevin (Heidi) Krueger, Kathy (Brad) Holtzen and Kolleen (Rick) Moncada, along with 9 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Ruth was preceded in...

Evelyn Raebel

Evelyn Raebel

Jan 7, 2011

Evelyn Raebel, age 83, of Delafield, passed away Friday, January 7, 2011. Evelyn is survived by her sister Gloria Naber, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Leroy “Lee” Raebel, sister Marjory (Paullin), brothers John, Harold, Harvey and Kenneth Hall. A memorial service for Evelyn will be held on Saturday, January...

Richard Dvorak

Richard Dvorak

Jan 7, 2011

Richard E. Dvorak, age 71, of Oconomowoc, passed away Friday, January 7, 2011. Richard was a loving husband of nearly 50 years to Carol Dvorak (nee Switalski), proud father of Sally (Mel) Schoenborn, Mary (David) Oldfield and Jason (Lani) Dvorak, adoring grampy 'Pa' to Derek (Danielle) Schoenborn, Kendra Oldfield, Nicholas Oldfield, John Dvorak and Alana Dvorak, brother to Lyle...

Gloria Samphere

Gloria Samphere

Jan 6, 2011

Gloria J. Samphere (nee Laurent), of Sullivan, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at the age of 68. Gloria was a loving wife to Orin Samphere, caring mother to Billy Sonnheim, Lori (Mike) Funk, Lisa (Carl) Barriere and Marty (Sue) Samphere, adoring grandma to Pheadra Borbash, Leah Borbash, Jessica Brzezinski, Austin Borbash, Alie Funk and Brooke Samphere. Gloria...

Mary Spees

Mary Spees

Jan 5, 2011

Mary Boerger Spees (nee Riker) Daughter of William and Mabel (nee LaMontagne) Riker, who preceded her in death. She had one sister Genevieve Riker, who also preceded her in death. In 1953 Mary married Carl J. Boerger, Wausau, WI; he preceded her in death in 1982. In 1993 Mary married Hubert Spees who preceded her in death in 2006....

Hazel Northey

Hazel Northey

Jan 1, 2011

Hazel Northey, age 89, of Dousman, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2011. Hazel was born in Wausau, WI to Henry and Martha Keays (nee Strege). She attended Wausau High School. She played the violin in the orchestra,was active in the yearbook and wrote many school assembly skits. She loved writing and continued writing letters and corresponding with people throughout...

Vera Dallman

Vera Dallman

Dec 26, 2010

Vera Eugenia Dallman was born August 2, 1909, in St. Paul, Minnesota. The middle daughter of Clarence and Blanche Lattin, her parents raised her and two sisters, Clarice and Charlotte, in Bemidji, Minnesota; all have preceded her in death. In 1925, she moved to Waukesha County, Wisconsin, where she lived for 63 years. There she met and married William...

Julie Johnson

Julie Johnson

Dec 25, 2010

Julie Johnson age 55, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2010 after a courageous five year battle with cancer. Julie is survived by her loving husband Bob, children Robbie and Annie, mother Priscilla Colosimo, brother JerryColosimo, sisters Judy (Milo) Moore, Jackie (Dick) Henning, Jan Colosimo and Jenny Naus. Julie is survived by other relatives and dear friends...

Marlene Jahnke

Marlene Jahnke

Dec 24, 2010

age 72, of Oconomowoc, passed away Friday, December 24, 2010. Marlene is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Bill Jahnke, children Lynn (Jeff) Van Dam, Michael Jahnke and Bob (Liz Whitcomb) Jahnke, grandchildren Melissa (Brian) Brandsma, Laura (fianc Jacob Adams) Van Dam, Hannah Jahnke and Ryan Jahnke, sister Lois Vincent and brother Gordon Brenner, along with other...

Lester Schmitz

Lester Schmitz

Dec 23, 2010

age 92, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010. Survived by wife Alice, daughter Patricia (Darrell) Seeley and son Gregory. Loving grandfather of Joanne and Erik Odden, Pamela (Michael) Johnson, great grandfather of Anders Odden, Carter and Sophia Johnson. Lester was a veteran of the Western WWII Theater and served in the Army Signal Corps. Lester was a long term...

Christine Lemley

Christine Lemley

Dec 23, 2010

age 59, of Oconomowoc, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010. Christine is survived by her sister Cathy (Larry) Badini, Sr, nieces Angela, Allison and Laurie Badini and nephew Larry Badini, Jr, cousins Victoria Kauth and Jeffrey Grubb, along with many other relatives and friends. Christine was preceded in death by her husband Dick “Richard” Lemley. Funeral services for Christine...

Maurice Roper

Maurice Roper

Dec 16, 2010

ROPER, Maurice passed away on December 16, 2010 at the age of 88. Private services are being held for the family.

James Gelhaar

James Gelhaar

Dec 16, 2010

James Ronald Gelhaar age 77, of Pewaukee, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 16, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. James is survived by his loving wife Jean A. Gelhaar (nee Stapleton), children Sherry Lynn (David) Bauer, J. Michael (Christin) Gelhaar, grandchildren Elissa and Evan Bauer, Sarah and Amy Gelhaar, sister-in-law Joan Kenner, brother Gerald G. (Joanne) Gelhaar, along...

Thomas Schoemann

Thomas Schoemann

Dec 13, 2010

SCHOEMANN, Thomas T. of Delafield, left this life on Monday, December 13, 2010 at the age of 86. Best friend and loving husband of Dolores Schoemann (nee Kasun) for 63 years, loving father to Kathy (Neil) Schoeve, Linda Schoemann, Debra (Lee) Gatzke and Janis Kallin. Thomas is further survived by 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, along with other relatives...

David Klosky

David Klosky

Dec 12, 2010

KLOSKY, David A David was the son of William and Ann (nee Backus) Klosky. David was born January 17, 1960. He is survived by his daughter, Marissa, sister Mary Jane Higgs, brothers Andrew (Robbie) Klosky, Steven Klosky, Mark (Carole) Klosky. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister Linda. David served in the Marines from 1978...

Grace Cook

Grace Cook

Dec 8, 2010

Grace Cook of Milwaukee, found peace on December 8, 2010 at the age of 87. Grace was preceded in death by brothers Al (Gene), Jerry (Helen), Jack (Leila) Cook and sister Marge (Walter) Robel. She is survived by nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. Visitation Tuesday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian...

Judith Hess

Judith Hess

Dec 6, 2010

HESS, Judith A. “Judy” age 68, of Delafield, peacefully passed away, surrounded by loving family members, Monday, December 6, 2010. Judy is survived by her children Keith (Ruth) Hess and Kevin (Felicia) Hess, sister Patricia (Chris) Pfannerstill, grandchildren Stephanie (David Jr.) Seeley, Rachel Hess, Laura Hess, Alexandra Hess and Dylan Hess, great granddaughter Sofia Seeley, nieces Tracy (Jon) Eynon,...

Mary Geib

Mary Geib

Dec 4, 2010

age 85, of Oconomowoc, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2010. Mary Pat is survived by her ex-husband Henry T. Geib, Sr., children Donnell (Sheila) Geib, John (Patricia) Geib, Patrick (Tina) Geib, Mary (Wayne) Grunewald, Michael (Sandy) Geib, Henry II (Pamela) Geib and Daniel Geib, sister June (Joseph) Houlihan, 21 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, along with many other relatives and...