Obituaries

Feb 1, 2023

Kathryn “Aunt Butch” Ann Bartlett, age 79, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023 with her daughter by her side. Kathryn was born on April 14, 1943 in Fort Dodge, IA to John and Dorothy Kapustka.

Kathryn is survived by her daughter, Theresa (Peter) Scheid; grandchildren, Suzanne Kathryn, Emily Clair, William Alexander; sister, Dorothy (John) Engler. She...

Jan 30, 2023

Deborah M. (Dunham) Thompson, age 59 of Bloomington, IL passed away on January 30, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Debbie was born on March 3, 1963, to Richard and Donna Dunham.

During her lifetime, Debbie lived in Oconomowoc, WI and later, Watertown, WI. Debbie is survived by her husband, Alan Thompson, and their...

Jan 30, 2023

Mary Ellen La Ven Tewksbury, 88, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon January 30th, 2023, at Watertown Wisconsin Regional Hospital. She was born November 9, 1934, in Bethel, VT to Olin and Marguerite (Hatch) Tewksbury. She graduated from Windsor High School in Vermont and attended Dartmouth-Hitchcock College in New Hampshire. She finished her nursing career at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. She...

Jan 29, 2023

Andrew M. Obriecht, age 44 of Montello, died on January 29, 2023, probably from drugs unknowingly laced with fentanyl. He was born in Milwaukee on March 11, 1978 to John and Anna (Dondlinger) Obriecht.

Andy is survived by his longtime girlfriend Addie; his mother, Anne Obriecht; his brother, Justin (Tara) Obriecht; and his nephews, Clayton, Silas, Gospel...

Jan 29, 2023

Jeanette G. Leonhardt, age 84 of Oconomowoc, passed away on January 29, 2023 at her home. She was born on January 8, 1939 to Ralph and Edna (Eberhardt) Bastien in Brownsville.

Jeanette is survived by her children, Denise (Dennis) Koch, Jane (Tim) Rupnow, Wade (Kristina) Leonhardt, Judith Foust and Todd (Colleen) Leonhardt; her grandchildren, Alex Koch, Aaron...

Jan 27, 2023

Sharon (Van Dien) Tomczak, age 79, of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023.

Sharon was born June 14, 1943 in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to William and Arlene Van Dien. She had two younger siblings, David Van Dien and Diane (Van Dien) Olsen. Sharon graduated from Monmouth Roseville High School before completing a business degree Dubuque...

Jan 26, 2023

Ronald Joseph Weibel, a lifelong resident of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin passed away surrounded by family on January 26, 2023, at The View at Johnson Creek after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28).

Ron was born in Sparta, Wisconsin on January...

Jan 24, 2023

Beverly (“Bev”) Jane McCormick, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Oconomomoc Memorial Hospital, of natural causes.

Bev was the only child of Garfield and Rose Vukelic and grew up in West Allis, Wisconsin. She attended Mount Mary College and received a degree in Medical Technology from the School of Medical Technology at St....

Jan 20, 2023

Marion Weiss, 74, of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, passed away on January 20, 2023, peacefully in her sleep.

Marion was born on October 9, 1948, to Roy and Thelma Stetter in Chicago, Illinois.

In 1974, Marion was blessed to marry Phillip Terry. Marion gained 2 stepsons Alex and Andre. Marion and Phillip went on to have...

Jan 18, 2023

Warden George Oleson, age 56 of Germantown, found peace after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was born on May 6, 1966 in Oconomowoc.

Best friend and loving husband to Jennifer, with whom he shared 33 years together. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Violet Oleson; also beloved sister, Nancy...

Jan 15, 2023

Wesley Richard Johnson passed away January 15 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 91. Born December 20, 1931 to Alvin and Florence (nee Hill) Johnson, Wes was a lifelong resident of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1950. After high school he did a four-year stint in the Navy, then came back to...

Jan 15, 2023

Joyce Hildebrandt passed away on January 15, 2023 at the age of 63, surrounded by family and a dear childhood friend at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital after a battle with cancer. She was born December 6, 1959 in Oconomowoc to Olive Kuzba and Irvin Kuzba, by whom she is preceded in death. She is survived by her husband, Kevin; daughters,...

Jan 15, 2023

Charles Clarence Kilander III (Chookie Kilander), age 83, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2023 after a life well lived. He was a lifelong resident of Oconomowoc, WI.

Chookie is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Ann H Kilander; sons Charlie, Craig (Chad), Chad (Justin); and daughter Jennifer (Andrew). He was also a proud grandfather...

Jan 14, 2023

Karon Kay Legan, of Waterford, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 14, 2023 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc. She was born on April 25, 1939 to Robert and Eleanora (Henke) Umbreit in Milwaukee.

Karon is survived by her children, Scott E. (Juli) Legan, Guy J. (Robyn – deceased) Legan, Tracy L....

Jan 13, 2023

Lorraine Emily Hosch, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 13, 2023. Lorraine was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 27, 1928 to Frank and Elizabeth Kanzora.

Lorraine is survived by her 7 children, Jennifer (Robin) Sedgwick, Nancy (David) Pokos, Lee (Richard) Zubek, Paula (Mitchell) Books, Michael (Imelda) Hosch, Patrick (Lori) Hosch and...

Jan 13, 2023

Sharon Kay Logemann, age 79, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2023. She passed peacefully surrounded by her children. Sharon was born on February 6, 1943 in Yankton, SD to William and Eleanor (nee Plumb) Allen.

Sharon is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Kristin), William (Michelle), Gregory (Dawn); grandchildren, Bethany Logemann (Connor Trepton), Robert...

Jan 11, 2023

Mary Lynn Svitak, 58, of Ashippun, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her home, on January 11, 2023.

Mary was born on March 20, 1964 in West Allis, Wisconsin, to Shirley and Donald Schneck. She was the youngest of three children.

Mary graduated from Pius XI high school in 1982. After graduation, she worked various jobs,...

Jan 10, 2023

On Tuesday January 10, 2023 Emil A. Ewald passed to Eternal Life peacefully at his home in Naples, Florida. Emil was born August 19th, 1927 in Milwaukee to his parents Emil and Emma Ewald. Emil was preceded in death by his brother Lester (Florence) Ewald and sister Evelyn (Walter) Risch.

After Emil graduated from high school, he...

Jan 7, 2023

Kenneth H. Lauterbach, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 7, 2023. Ken was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 28, 1931 to Howard and Minnie Lauterbach.

Ken is survived by his children, Jean Lauterbach, Jay (Lori) Lauterbach, Jerry (Janice) Stricker, Jim (Gina) Stricker, and Mary Ann Barnett; grandchildren, Jesse Illian, Mike (Jessica) Lauterbach,...

Jan 7, 2023

Roger J. Kopfer, age 88, was born to Eternal Life peacefully on January 7, 2023, surrounded by his family at The View at Pine Ridge. He was born on December 5, 1934 to August and Linda (Christian) Kopfer in the Town of Emmit.

Roger is survived by his wife, Millie; their children, Lynn (Terry) Clemans, Wendy (Paul)...