Obituaries

Jan 5, 2023

Regina M. Van Lent was born in Indonesia in 1935.   A Visitation will be held from 10 am -11 am on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Pagenkopf Funeral Home, with a Memorial Service beginning at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital or the ASPCA.

Jan 4, 2023

Barbara Jean Duchow, age 76, passed away on January 4, 2023 in Oconomowoc, WI. Barb was born in Hustisford, WI on May 21, 1946 to Walter and Irene Duchow (nee Koeppler).

Barb is survived by numerous cousins. Family was important to Barb, where she was instrumental in family gatherings and was the “HUB” of getting the family...

Jan 3, 2023

Jeffrey Richard Kuhn, 74, of Oconomowoc, entered Eternal Life on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

Jeff is survived by his wife of 40 years, Pamela Kuhn; children, Jennifer (Brant) Haenel, Kimberly (Paul) Wirth and Steven (Brienne) Kuhn; grandchildren, Kyle (Raven), Sydney, Lucas, Noah, Avery, Sam, Fynn, Claire, and Olivia; and great-grandson, Levi....

Jan 2, 2023

Ixonia – Betty Lou (Kampa) Toepfer, 86, passed away surrounded by family, into the loving

arms of her Savior on Monday, January 2, 2023 at the Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa,

Wisconsin.

She is survived by her son Rick and his wife Mary Jo, her daughter Kelli (Toepfer) Stewart and

her husband...

Dec 30, 2022

Sharon “Sherri” L. Teifke, of Milwaukee, age 82, went to her Heavenly Home on December 30, 2022 from Angels Grace Hospice. She was born on December 23, 1940 to Daniel and Edna (Vierthaler) Prospeck in Milwaukee.

Loving mother of, Donny (Chris) Teifke, Danielle (Bob) Kallenberger; proud grandmother of Tyler (Kristen) and Briana Helt, Ryan (Nikki), Dean (Kate)...

Dec 29, 2022

Carol D. McConnell, age 86, passed away on December 29, 2022 at Three Pillars Health Center in Dousman. She was born on November 28, 1936 to Gordon and Lucille (Weinkauf) Davy in Waukesha.

Carol was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband, John; their sons, John F. and Andrew...

Dec 26, 2022

Joyce M. Miller, age 82, passed away on December 26, 2022, in the care of Kirkland Crossing and Agrace Hospice. She was born March 20, 1940, to William and Lila (Hautamaki) Kiviko in Owen, WI.

Joyce is survived by her children, Gary (Steve Mallory) Mohan, Kenneth Mohan, Gina (Todd) Cottrell, and Rod (Yolanda Carlson) Mohan; her grandchildren,...

Dec 25, 2022

Jane Marie Phelps-Tenhover, age 95, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day. Jane was born January 3, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI to Francis “Art” and Evelyn “Ruby” Rynders.

She will be missed by her four children, Roger (Sharon) Phelps, Susan (Robert) DeMott, Jeffrey (Kathleen) Phelps, Barbara (Paul) Knoebel. Jane is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren;...

Dec 25, 2022

Thomas Emil Brooks, age 89, passed away on December 25, 2022 at Shorehaven Health Center in Oconomowoc. He was born on January 31, 1933 to Emil and Irene (Weiss) Brooks in Wauwatosa.

Tom is survived by his wife, Corinne of 70 years; his children, Deborah (Joe) Colgan, Scott Brooks, Jeff Brooks and Sandra (Jeff) Leverenz; his grandchildren,...

Dec 25, 2022

Our precious baby boy unexpectedly left us on Christmas Day. We look forward to that day, when we can all rejoice together and we thank you that we are not without hope or comfort at this time.

"Are there rocking chairs in Heaven where little babies go? Do the angels hold you closely and rock you to...

Dec 24, 2022

Wayne Arthur Pinnow, age 80, of Johnson Creek, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Wayne is survived by his sister Evlyn, his children Donald (Kimberly), Catherine Froelich, Vickie (Darrin) Holcomb, Scott (Josie), Shelley (Larry) Gard; his grandchildren Tiffany (Alex), Christopher, Angela, Nicole (Scott), Sarah (Izzy), Nathan (Alyssa), Zach (Kari), Adam (Megan), Evilyn, Owen, Aubrey (Matthew), Caleb,...

Dec 20, 2022

Floyd C. Kirschenmann was called home by his heavenly father on December 20, 2022 after a brief illness at the age of 81 years. Floyd was born to Karl and Mildred Kirschenmann on February 15, 1941 in McPherson County, South Dakota.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joan (Scherbert) Kirschenmann; close relatives, Marion and Kevin Kusnick;...

Dec 18, 2022

Gloria J. Crary, 79, died early Sunday morning, December 18, 2022 surrounded by her immediate family. Her quick wit and playful banter will be missed by all. Loving, caring, thoughtful, funny and driven are just a few words that her family used to describe her.

Gloria was born at home in Gays Mills, a small town in...

Dec 15, 2022

Lucille Mae Will (Benzel), born May 9, 1928 passed away in Oconomowoc, WI on December 15, 2022, at the age of 94. Loving mother of Carol (David) Hoffmann and Cindy (Susanne) Will. Beloved grandmother of Crystal (Brandon) Rattin, Carin Hoffmann, Cheri (Geremiah) Krause and David (Aliyah) Hoffmann, Jr. and dear great grandmother of Lucille, Virginia, Harry and Amelia. Preceded...

Dec 13, 2022

Nancy Lois Olson, age 76, passed away on December 13, 2022 in Summit, WI. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 3, 1946 to Erwin and Dorothea Jochinsen.

A visitation will take place on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at St. John’s Lutheran Church (W344 N6990 Stone Bank Rd, Oconomowoc, WI 53066) from 11:30am-12:30pm with a service...

Dec 13, 2022

Robert Richard Lapointe, age 76, passed away at home surrounded by his family and dogs on December 13, 2022 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob was born in Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada on April 5, 1946 to Philippe and Isobel (nee McAuley).

Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judi; his two daughters, Tracey...

Dec 11, 2022

Pamela Kay Grether (Runge) born July 8th, 1948 passed away December 11th, 2022 in Oconomowoc, WI. After having been diagnosed with cancer 5 years ago, Pam ultimately died of pneumonia surrounded by her husband and children.

She is survived by her husband Bob, of 53 years, who had been her loving and gracious partner. In her recent...

Dec 9, 2022

Shirley E. Jaeger, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc. She was born on October 12, 1928 to Edmund and Gerda (Breunig) Muendel in Milwaukee.

Shirley is survived by her children, Robin R. Jaeger of Delafield and Mark (Eileen) Jaeger of Brookfield; her grandchild, Richard (Amanda) Jaeger; her great-grandchild, Muriel...

Dec 7, 2022

Leonard E. Kasprzak, age 85, passed away at his home on December 7, 2022.  Private family services are being planned.

Dec 6, 2022

Diane Mary Becker (Hart) came into this world on August 3, 1943 and left December 6, 2022 surrounded by love. From cradle to casket she spent her time on earth preparing for the day she would meet Jesus and gain her wings in heaven.

Diane was born in Sussex to Virgil (Butch) and Maryanna Hart. She graduated...