Obituaries

Kurt D. Luedke

Kurt D. Luedke

Apr 25, 2025

Kurt Donald Luedke, age 71, passed away after a courageous battle with dementia on April 25, 2025. Kurt was born in Sheboygan, WI, on November 2, 1953, to Donald and Jenny Luedke.

Kurt is survived by his loving wife Karen, with whom he shared nearly 45 wonderful years of marriage. He will be deeply missed by his children Kelly, Max (Lindsay), and Jenny...

Nancy Kay Garrett

Nancy Kay Garrett

Apr 25, 2025

Nancy Kay Garrett passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born on August 18, 1947, in Freeport, Illinois to Warner and Sally Johnson.

Nancy dedicated 28 remarkable years to the field of education, touching countless lives as a teacher. Her passion for music accompanied her throughout her life, as she shared her love for...

Clyde Raymond Schweitzer

Clyde Raymond Schweitzer

Apr 24, 2025

Clyde Raymond Schweitzer, age 87, passed away on April 24, 2025. Clyde was born on August 7, 1937, in Muskego, Wisconsin to Casper and Collette Schweitzer.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret Mary (nee Jochman), and sons Eric (Coralie) Schweitzer and Ryan Schweitzer. He was a proud grandfather to Mica Angelo and Silas Casper. Clyde also leaves behind his...

Ellen Woelke

Ellen Woelke

Apr 21, 2025

Ellen Woelke, age 90, peacefully passed away on April 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lowell, MA, and raised by Christian and Tina Mae Craft to a life filled with creativity, warmth, and unwavering devotion to her family.

Ellen is survived by her beloved husband Wayne Woelke, with whom she shared 67 beautiful years of marriage....

Sylvia Jean Blomgren Kreutzmann

Sylvia Jean Blomgren Kreutzmann

Apr 21, 2025

Sylvia Kreutzmann passed away on Monday morning April 21st at age 87, surrounded by family, friends, and her Pastor.

Sylvia was a “giver” her whole life. She had a loving, giving heart and was interested and involved in many circles. She had a great many dear friends, and will be sorely missed.

Sylvia Jean was born in Madison Wisconsin on January 6,...

Lora Maureen Pecor

Lora Maureen Pecor

Apr 17, 2025

Lora Maureen Pecor, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025. Born on September 12, 1937, in Omaha, Nebraska, she was the daughter of Harold and Ruth Kenworthy.

A devoted mother, Lora is survived by her daughter, Tina Marie Shepherd (Daniel), and her siblings, Betty Muntean and Camilla Cox. She leaves behind a legacy of love in her many nieces,...

Sara Joy Spence (Schaefer)

Sara Joy Spence (Schaefer)

Apr 15, 2025

Sara Joy Spence (Schaefer), age 42, passed away peacefully by her husband’s side on April 15th, 2025.

Sara was born in Menomonee Falls, WI on September 23rd, 1982 to Tony and Gwen Schaefer.

Sara is survived by her husband Peter, her parents Tony and Gwen Schaefer, her brother Dale Schaefer, daughter Alliah Schaefer, son Anthony Bump, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Blake R. LaBarbera

Blake R. LaBarbera

Apr 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Blake R. LaBarbera October 8, 1963 – April 14, 2025

With aching hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Blake R. LaBarbera, who left this world on April 14, 2025, at the age of 61. His journey on this earth was marked by quiet strength, gentle kindness, and a spirit as rich and layered as it...

Robert Adolf Kretschmer

Robert Adolf Kretschmer

Apr 13, 2025

Robert Adolf Kretschmer was born on November 8, 1954, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He passed away peacefully at AnglesGrace Hospice, with family and friends by his side, on April 13, 2025.

Bob, as most people knew him, graduated from Arrowhead High School in 1973. He then joined and spent four years in the Marines where he ranked as a Sargent when he...

Richard Joseph Elleseg

Richard Joseph Elleseg

Apr 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Joseph Elleseg, age 65, who passed away on April 12, 2025. Rick was born on April 8, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to George and Mary Elleseg (nee McCullough).

Rick was a proud family man and the love he had for them was evident in everything he did, whether it...

Marianne F. Kuss-Schwingle

Marianne F. Kuss-Schwingle

Apr 11, 2025

Marianne F. (Furdek) Kuss-Schwingle



Marianne F. Kuss-Schwingle, age 90 of Wales, WI passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. Marianne was born in South Milwaukee on June 10, 1934 to Martin and Elizabeth (Meszaros) Furdek. 

Marianne is survived by her husband Robert A. Schwingle; children RobinAnne Simuncak, Ronald J. Kuss, Jacquelyn J. Mermal, Ericka G. Fricker, Martin Kuss, stepson Robert (Shelly) Schwingle,...

Linda Marie Worley

Linda Marie Worley

Apr 9, 2025

Linda Marie Worley, formerly Linda Marie Schliepp, was born on November 9, 1964, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. She passed away peacefully at her home in Oconomowoc on April 9, 2025.

Linda was the cherished partner and significant other to William (Bill) Rodgers. Her family, which she loved deeply, includes her siblings Richard Schliepp, Jeffery (Cecelia) Schliepp, and Donald (Kathy) Schliepp. She was...

William "Pops" Kuebler

William "Pops" Kuebler

Apr 8, 2025

William “Pops” Kuebler

Peacefully passed away into the arms of Our Lord Jesus on April 8, 2025.

Bill was a devoted and loving husband to his late wife, Pat, for 63 years.

A loving, kind and generous father to Kim (Lyle Sr.) Stoflet and Jeff (Janie) Kuebler, a wonderful caring and supportive Grandpa to Lyle Jr. (Cory) Stoflet and Jen (Zach) Fischer; and...

Geraldine J. Fluke

Geraldine J. Fluke

Apr 7, 2025

Geraldine J. Fluke (nee Russell) passed away peacefully of natural causes at Three Pillars, Dousman, WI on April 7, 2025 at the age of 92.

Jeri was born August 2, 1932 in Earl, Wisconsin and after completion of Gallatin County High School., Bozemen, MT joined the US Army. She was trained as a still photographer and lab technician. Among her many...

John Arthur Steinman

John Arthur Steinman

Apr 7, 2025

John “Jack” Steinman Jr. passed away peacefully Monday, April 7th at the age of 80. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Bette Steinman and his wife Phyllis Steinman.

He is survived by his sons Brian (Shannon) and Matt, daughter Tanya, grandchildren Reilly Steinman, Nick Lindemann, Rob Lindemann, Bill (Jessica) Lindemann, Jeff Shanks, Christina (Ty) Shanks, Xander Hite...

Frances Eleanor Jarrett

Frances Eleanor Jarrett

Apr 5, 2025

Frances Eleanor Jarrett passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on May 11, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to Clifford and Irene White.

Frances dedicated 20 years of her life to serving her country as an executive at the Pentagon. Her contributions were invaluable, and her work ethic and determination set a remarkable example...

James Touchstone Waples

James Touchstone Waples

Apr 4, 2025

James Touchstone Waples, 89, passed away on April 4, 2025, at his home in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. His children were at his side.

James T. was born in 1935 to Robert and Ada Waples (nee Touchstone) in the small town of Palmyra, New York. He studied Industrial Engineering at Lehigh University and, following graduation, took his first big job “chasing BTUs” with...

Catherine R Hebert

Catherine R Hebert

Apr 4, 2025

Catherine R Hebert, 71, passed away unexpectedly Friday April 4, 2025.

She was born in Milwaukee, WI on January 6, 1954 and graduated from Catholic Memorial High School. In her early years she worked for her father at Tractor Transport, while taking care of the animals at the family farm. Due to her bubbly personality, she was recruited by a traveling...

James E. Burns

James E. Burns

Apr 4, 2025

James E. Burns, 83, of Delafield, WI passed away on April 4, 2025, after a heroic fight with cancer. He was born on March 21, 1942, in Milwaukee, WI.

James taught in the Milwaukee Public School system for 33 years. He was a dedicated teacher, who helped guide many young people on their educational journey. In addition, he had an affinity...

Gary Edwin Lang

Gary Edwin Lang

Apr 4, 2025

With both sadness and celebration of a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Gary Edwin Lang on April 4, 2025, at the age of 72 years, in Waterloo, WI. Gary was born March 4, 1953, in Milwaukee, WI, to Carl and Marilyn (Tillman) Lang. Raised in Greenfield, WI, Gary attended and graduated from Greenfield High School, where he played...