Obituaries
Henry McHalsky
Apr 4, 2025
Henry grew up in Pewaukee, WI, and West Covina, CA, before settling in Lake Country. He worked at Quality Aluminum Casting Company in Waukesha and was also a long-term employee at Brownberry Ovens/Bimbo Bakery in Oconomowoc. In his spare time, Henry loved writing music, singing and playing guitar, especially with his friends in "the band”. He absolutely LOVED birds and...
Paul Richard Schmitt
Apr 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Richard Schmitt on April 1st 2025, at the age of 79. Born on June 15th 1945 in Linz Germany to Gunter and Sofie Schmitt. The family later embarked on a remarkable and challenging journey, at the age of 14, when they immigrated to the United States. Settling in...
Renee Ruzicka
Apr 1, 2025
Renee Ruzicka, 55, passed in her sleep on April 1, 2025.
She joins her predeceased parents Marion and Richard Ruzicka. She is survived by brothers Rick, Rob (Pam), and Ross (Stacy); nieces Becky (Wally), Shelly (Luis), and Samantha; and grand niece Reese.
Her family, friends, and housemates will miss her joyful energy, huge smiles, and seeing her run up to give big...
Rose Marie LaChapelle
Mar 31, 2025
Rose Marie LaChapelle, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 31, 2025. Rose was born in Calumet, MI on March 26, 1937 to Hubert and Rose (nee Musich) Frazer.
She is survived by her children Donald (Margaret), Robert (Susan), Joseph and James; her grandchildren David (Jennifer), Nancy (John) Asplund, Christoper LaChapelle, Bryan (Jodie) LaChapelle, Melanie (Calvin) Peronto,...
Mary Lou Heise
Mar 27, 2025
With both sorrow and celebration of a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Mary Lou Heise, who peacefully left this world on March 27, 2025, at the age of 84, in her Oconomowoc, WI home. Mary Lou was born on March 5, 1941, in Norwood, WI, to Kolburn and Mercedes (Carley) Helgeson. Raised in Mattoon and Phlox, WI, she...
Edwin "Ned" Whitney Wicker
Mar 25, 2025
Edwin Whitney Wicker peacefully went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born on June 8, 1950, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to John and Edwine Wicker.
Ned dedicated his life to serving others, first in the United States Navy, where he courageously mined Haiphong Harbor and served as the head radioman aboard the...
Ryan Fenske
Mar 24, 2025
Ryan Fenske, age 48, of Oconomowoc, WI passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2025.
Ryan was born on January 28, 1977, in Oconomowoc, WI. Ryan was a beloved son to parents, Jay Fenske and the late Nancy Fenske. Ryan was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Russ and Renata Miron, who he was very fond of and spent much of...
Anthony "Tony" Joseph Frinzi
Mar 23, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Joseph Frinzi, age 58, passed away suddenly at home on March 23, 2025. Tony was born in Oconomowoc, WI on December 13, 1966 to Joseph and Nancy Frinzi.
Tony is survived by his children Samantha (Chad) Frinzi and Indigo Leigh; parents Joseph (Denise) Frinzi and Nancy (Myron) Frinzi; sister Lee (Greg) Frinzi; along with many loving aunts, uncles, and...
Lee Dean Gallert
Mar 21, 2025
Lee Dean Gallert, 78, of Ixonia, WI, died on Friday, March 21, 2025 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer with his kids by his side.
He was born on May 17, 1946, in Watertown, WI. Lee graduated from Watertown High School and went on to have a long career at Cooper Power Systems as a pressman.
Lee’s legacy will live on...
James E. Laue
Mar 19, 2025
James E. Laue, age 87, passed away peacefully with all of his kids by his side on March 19, 2025. He was born on February 11, 1938, in Sheboygan, WI, to Robert and Darlene Laue.
Waukesha is where Jim called home, he graduated from Waukesha South High School and then dedicated 32 years to the City of Waukesha Fire Department, retiring...
David L. Ehlert
Mar 19, 2025
David L. Ehlert, 94 was rescued into the arms of Jesus from complications of Parkinson’s Disease on March 19, 2025. Born September 7, 1930 to his loving parents, William and Myrtle Ehlert, in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Dave was a loving big brother to his sister, Marjorie Hense, who passed last May. His beloved wife, Doris, of 67 years predeceased him in 2021....
Doris Regina Harder
Mar 19, 2025
It is with a mixture of sadness and celebration that we announce the passing of Doris "Dori" Regina Harder, who left this world peacefully at the age of 95 on March 19, 2025. Born on April 7, 1929, in Little Black, Wisconsin, Doris lived a life filled with love, devotion, and an unwavering spirit that touched all who knew her.
Doris...
Thomas Richard Bergin
Mar 18, 2025
Thomas Richard Bergin, Jr., 89, died at Shorehaven, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, on March 18, 2025 from heart failure. Born in 1936 in Minneapolis, Tom spent his early childhood in Duluth before moving to Milwaukee, where he spent his teenage years, often fishing at Port Washington, which he continued to do throughout his lifetime.
He went to high school in Pewaukee, where...
Wayne Lee Hawk
Mar 15, 2025
Wayne Lee Hawk, aged 75, of Dousman, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on March 15, 2025. Born on January 24, 1950, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wayne was the beloved son of Ronald and Norma Hawk.
A graduate of Bay View High School, Wayne furthered his education at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), where he earned an Associate's Degree in TV production. His early...
Marian Claire Widmoyer
Mar 15, 2025
Marian Claire “Mimi” Widmoyer (Schaffer), 87 of Oconomowoc, WI and formally of Naperville and Plainfield, IL, passed away on March 15 at Towner Crest Memory Care. She was born on March 26, 1937 in Racine, WI. Marian graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine and was inducted into the Washington Park H.S Hall of Fame in 1996 for noteworthy achievements...
Mary Lou Punzel
Mar 14, 2025
Mary Lou Punzel (Sipos) passed away in her home unexpectedly on March 14, 2025. She was 72 years old. Affectionately known as Lou to all her friends and family, she lived most of her life in and around the Oconomowoc area. Growing up on Golden Lake, Lou enjoyed an idyllic childhood with her Mom, Dad, and 4 siblings. She graduated...
Kenneth Warren Schaefer
Mar 14, 2025
Kenneth Warren Schaefer passed away peacefully on his 85th birthday, March 14, 2025, in Oconomowoc, WI. He was born on March 14, 1940, in Waukesha, WI, and was the loving son of Russell and Alice Schaefer.
Ken found joy in restoring old tractors and spent countless hours indulging in his passion and sharing his hobby with family and friends.
He was a...
Phyllis Elaine Lawrence
Mar 13, 2025
Phyllis E. Lawrence was called to Heaven on March 13th at the age of 90. She passed away peacefully at her Home at Wilkenson Woods in Oconomowoc, WI.
Phyllis grew up in Northern Wisconsin and graduated from Rhinelander High School. Shortly after, she married Larry Lawrence and they recently celebrated their 70th Anniversary. Together they had three children, Michael (Paula Lasage),...
Andrew Timothy Rupnow
Mar 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew Timothy Rupnow, a beloved son, who left us on March 11, 2025, at the age of 42. Andrew was born on July 10, 1982, in Oconomowoc, WI, to parents Tim and Karen Rupnow.
Andrew brought love and joy to all the lives that he touched. His passions were simple...
Brian Bernard Cullen
Mar 11, 2025
Brian Bernard CullenDecember 1, 1953-March 11, 2025
Brian is survived by the long-time love of his life, Kay Hultstrand Cullen, whom he met in 1974 while on a European semester abroad; and by their beloved three daughters - Kïrsten (Jeremy) Hett, Alissa (Chris) Kane, and Natalie (Tyler) Laidig. His ten grandchildren adored him - Sam, Sawyer, Griffin, and Aria Hett; Emerson,...
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