Obituaries

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...

Feb 14, 2024

Robert “Jeff” Ludwig, age 76, passed away surrounded by his family who loved him dearly on February 14, 2024. He was born on May 1, 1947, in Milwaukee, WI, to his loving parents, Robert and Mary Ludwig (nee Bliss).

Jeff is survived by his siblings Terry (Maryanne), Judi (d: Bruce) VonHofmann, Jeanne Kolb, and Daniel; sister-in-law Lynn...

Feb 14, 2024

Frances Stalnaker Stotler of Dousman, WI, formerly of Berkeley Springs, WV passed away on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday February 14, 2024. She was 96 years old.

She was born in 1927 in West Virginia, the daughter of the late coal miner and dairy farmers George Cameron and Icie Simmons Stalnaker of Mill Creek, WV.

In addition...

Feb 9, 2024

Patricia Ann Mitchell, 91, of Dousman, WI passed peacefully on February 9, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Fifield, WI on March 15, 1932 to Marjorie and Dewey Lannigan.

Patricia is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, Richard, her children Kathy (Bob) Smith, Tim (Darlene) Mitchell, Diane Mitchell, and Brian...

Feb 8, 2024

Gregory M. Hollub passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024, with his loving wife at his side. Greg was born on March 16,1947 in Oshkosh, WI to Earline and Kenneth Hollub, and grew up in Waukesha, WI where he resided for most of his life before spending his retirement years in Sturgeon Bay, WI; Neenah, WI; and Oconomowoc, WI....

Feb 7, 2024

Linda Louise (Scarpaci) Rollins, 69, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed after a 39-week battle with pancreatic

cancer on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

Linda was born in Milwaukee, WI, on February 20, 1954, to parents James V. Scarpaci and Florence A.

(Fuchs) Scarpaci. Linda graduated in December 1971 from James Madison...

Feb 4, 2024

Linda Kay (Marshall) Fredrickson, age 67, passed away Sunday, February 4th, 2024.

Born in Milwaukee, WI to Audrey June (Chipman) Marshall on September 5th, 1956, Linda was raised in Montreal, WI and later resided in Illinois, Minnesota, Oklahoma, California, and Virginia before returning to Wisconsin. Throughout her life, Linda always spoke fondly of her time spent in...

Jan 28, 2024

James “Bucky” Thompson, age 92 of Lake Country, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024, surrounded by his family. James was born January 8, 1932, to Fred and Susan Thompson in Waukesha. James is survived by his only daughter Tammy Thompson Myers (husband Chad Myers) and loving Grandson Christian Gazdecki, along with nieces Janet Dennert (Bruce) and Linda...

Jan 26, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Kasprzak, age 84, passed peacefully at home on January 26, 2024 with his wife by his side. Chuck was born in Milwaukee, WI to Clement and Hildegarde Kasprzak on October 13, 1939.

“Mr. K”, as he was known to his students, had a passion for teaching. He so profoundly affected his students they built enduring...

Jan 25, 2024

Pieter Williams, born on September 1, 1944 passed away on January 25, 2024, at the age of 79.

Pete was a loving and devoted husband of 61 years to his wife, Pat; very proud father to his four children Lon (Dawn) Williams, Kimberly (Mike McGarvey) Williams, Wendy (Mike) Mahaney and Robert (Julie) Williams; grandkids Nicole Williams, Matthew...

Jan 25, 2024

Diane Loral Giese, a beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024. She was born on March 5, 1944, in Milwaukee, WI, to parents, Alfred and Loretta Thuermann, whose love and guidance shaped her into the remarkable woman she became.

Diane was a woman of quiet strength and unwavering character. Her genuine kindness and...

Jan 24, 2024

Emalou Bishop Sandsmark died peacefully in her sleep on January 24, the day after her 97th birthday. She is survived by Tim Sandsmark (Linda Hendricks) of Lakewood, Colorado, Joanna Sandsmark of Oconomowoc, and Bill Sandsmark (Jamie) of Coronado, California. She loved her overachieving grandchildren: Emilee, Evan, Brady, Karly, and Kai, as well as great grandchildren Lily and Kiki Bee....

Jan 24, 2024

Mary Lu Foti, 68, passed away at AngelsGrace Hospice on January 24, 2024.

Mary was a lifelong resident of Oconomowoc. She was a graduate of Oconomowoc High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She was a long-time Deli Manager at McAdam’s Pick ‘N Save, and recently retired from a sales position at Food Marketing Services....

Jan 24, 2024

In Loving Memory of Bernice Marion Long

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Bernice Marion Long, a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a beloved member of our community after a long battle of Dementia. Bernice peacefully passed away on January 24, 2024, at her residence in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, at the age of 87. She is...