Obituaries

Mar 8, 2024

In Loving Memory of Jessica Olson who was born June 3rd, 1974 and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on March 8th, 2024 at the age of 49. Her fierce passion for life, strong will to live and unwavering faith in God carried her through a 6-year battle with breast cancer.

To know...

Mar 7, 2024

Jim was born to Eternal Life on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the age of 84, at Care-Age of Brookfield, Wisconsin. He was born in Janesville on August 13, 1939, to Clement and Margaret (Atkinson) Bell. Jim grew up at the end of the Great Depression and enjoyed scouts, picnics, fairs, sandlot baseball, and his job on the paper...

Mar 5, 2024

In Loving Memory of Sarah Wierdsma who was born November 6, 1981, and peacefully passed away at AngelsGrace on March 5, 2024, at the age of 42, after a four-year battle with cancer.

To know Sarah was to love her. She had a passion for life, unwavering beliefs, and untold kindness. Sarah had an adventurous spirit, and...

Mar 4, 2024

Darlene “Cookie” Lucille Hein, age 79, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024. Cookie was born in Okauchee, WI on February 21, 1945 to John and Christine Roller (nee Haubert).

Cookie is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, John of Oconomowoc, WI; her children Shane of Oconomowoc, WI and LeAnna (Bryan) Rowan of Tomah, WI;...

Mar 2, 2024

Judith C. Meyer, age 72, passed away on March 2, 20024 in Jefferson, WI.

Judy was born in Milwaukee, WI to Louis and Lois (Cherney) Meyer. Judy grew up in Waukesha County on Nagawicka Lake with her parents. Judy spent her adult year going to the Waukesha Training Center. When Judy entered into her retirement year's she...

Mar 2, 2024

John David Forester II, age 45, passed away at home surrounded by his family on March 2, 2024. John was born on May 9, 1978 in Oklahoma City, OK to John and Christine Forester.

John is survived by his daughter, Leland (Brock) Hanson; sister, Jennifer Forester; nephew, Elijah Forester; along with many other loving family and friends....

Mar 1, 2024

Frederick Richard (Rick) Luedke passed away on March 1, 2024 in Oconomowoc, WI. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Kathryn (Katy) Meyers Luedke, his sister Katherine Luedke Yost of Irvine, CA, his daughter Elizabeth Anne McNerney of Cambridge, MA, his son John FC Luedke of McLean, VA, and his grandchildren Emerson, Zoe and Rayne McNerney...

Feb 29, 2024

Tari Nelva Nelson, 72, of Waukesha, WI, passed away on February 29, 2024. She was born on July 23, 1951, in Milwaukee, WI, to parents Walter and Jean Nelson. Tari worked in the retail industry, was an artist, and was loved by her family and friends.

She is survived by her brother Scott (Cheri) Nelson, and nieces...

Feb 29, 2024

Emily Rose Sattler, age 34, passed away unexpectedly on February 29, 2024. She was born on April 30, 1989, to her loving parents David and Denise Sattler in Waukesha, WI.

Emily is survived by her parents; sister Madalyn (Matthew) White; maternal grandparents James and Roseann Sass; nephews Wyatt and James; niece Bella; aunt and godmother Deborah Sass...

Feb 29, 2024

Charles (Chuck) Hocking, age97, of Dousman, WI, passed away on February 29, 2024. Chuck was born the son of Sarah and Less Hocking on January 8, 1927.

He received both his BS & MS degrees from Stout Institute in Menomonee, Wisconsin. He taught Industrial Arts in New Richmond, WI, prior to coming to Oconomowoc in 1952, where...

Feb 29, 2024

Robert B. Hamilton Jr.

Born on November 26, 1938, in Milwaukee, WI, as the oldest son in a family of 4 boys to Robert Sr. and Arbutus (Penny) Hamilton. Born into eternal life on February 29, 2024, at the age of 85.

Robert was loved deeply by his family and will be remembered warmly for...

Feb 27, 2024

Rose Lillian Wank died Tuesday, February 27, after living for 98 years. She’s survived by her 4 sons and their wives, Paul (Sherry), Richard (Jeanne), Thomas (Leah), and Anthony (Rebecca). She’s also survived by her grandchildren Sarah, Michael, Gabriel, and Caleb. Her husband, Gabriel Wank, and her grandson, Alexander Wank, passed before she did.

She was born...

Feb 26, 2024

Theresa R. Maryarski (née Robb) of Oconomowoc, found eternal life on Monday February 26, 2024 at age of 90 years.

She was born on July 7, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri to Tom Robert and Agnes Robb (née Simmons). She married her beloved husband Stephen M. Maryarski on September 27, 1952.

She will be sadly...

Feb 25, 2024

Janet M. Cesarz, 78, of the town of Genesee, WI, passed away on February 25, 2024 in Milwaukee, WI. Janet was born May 16, 1945, in Milwaukee, the daughter of John W. and Mary (nee Green) Axtell.

Janet was the dear wife of John E. Cesarz, whom she married on October 12, 1968, in Milwaukee, WI. She...

Feb 22, 2024

Thomas Theodore Gukich, 82, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at AngelsGrace Hospice surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 23,1941, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Ivan and Lorraine (Bartling) Gukich.

After graduating from Oconomowoc High School in 1959, he bravely served in the Air Force from...

Feb 18, 2024

Beverly Rose Smith, age 81, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice on February 18, 2024. She was born on November 29, 1942 to Wayne and Viola Neear in Milwaukee, WI.

Beverly is survived by her husband of 58 years, Forbes; daughter Ellen; along with other loving family and friends.

She was known as the “Infamous...

Feb 17, 2024

Jerett Bruce Berault, age 51, passed away February 16, 2024. He was born on January 11, 1973, in Anaheim California, to his loving parents Janis and Ed.

Jerett is survived by his parents Janis and Ed; siblings Lisa (Mark) Herdt and Todd; along with nephews Cameron and Kyle; and a wealth of family and friends.

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Feb 17, 2024

Norman Clark Hanson, age 81, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024. Norm was born on April 23, 1942 in Madison, WI to Carl and Sylvia (nee Clark) Hanson.

Norm is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol; daughters Kristin (Kenny) McDonald and Jenni Hanson; granddaughters Kaylee and Kourtney McDonald; along with many other loving family...

Feb 17, 2024

Leonard (Len) H Windisch of Pewaukee, WI, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Charles and Lois (Leonard G Windisch) Young and a loving husband to his wife Hannelore (Lore) and father to his children Kristin and Mark.

Len was someone who always tried to make...

Feb 15, 2024

John H. Givens, formally of Ixonia, passed away peacefully at the age of 94, on February 15, 2024 at The Marquardt in Watertown.

John was born May 26, 1929 in Hollywood, California, the son of the late Octavus and Sally (Perry). He attended Hollywood High School, Los Angeles State College and UCLA. He proudly served four years...