Obituaries

Jul 12, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Lloyd Wiedenhoeft. Born on June 22, 1954, in Waukesha, WI, John peacefully departed this life on July 12, 2023, at Aurora Summit Hospital. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend, who will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.

John grew up...

Jul 12, 2023

Melissa Kaye Schwind (Peterson) passed away peacefully surrounded by those she loved, on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 following her brief battle with metastatic melanoma.

She met Aaron Schwind during her Senior year at Oconomowoc High School in 2002, they were married in 2008. They spent their time together traveling, attending Brewers games and local festivals. They welcomed...

Jul 11, 2023

Judy L. Mundschau, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Angels Grace Hospice. She was born on October 4, 1942 to Howard and Violet (Thamke) Tinnes in Waukesha.

Judy is survived by her husband, William; their children, Warren (Sue), Wade (Rachael); and her grandchildren, Sawyer and Annalise. She is preceded in death by her...

Jul 10, 2023

Lauren M. Montiho, age 40, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 peacefully at her home. She was born on April 21, 1983 to Dale and Mary (Annoye) Drewek in Milwaukee.

Lauren is survived by her husband, Daniel P. Montiho; her step-son, Ethan D. Montiho; her parents; her brother, David J. (Gina Flanagan) Drewek; her mother-in-law, Christine...

Jul 9, 2023

Elaine Koch, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc.

Elaine is survived by her loving husband, Arnie; cherished mother of Diane (the late Rick) Luty, Joanne (George) Davies, Dennis (Denise), Andy (former spouse Sandy) and Mark (Bridget); beloved grandmother to 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She...

Jul 9, 2023

Lianne Bruss, age 56, passed away on July 9, 2023 at Aurora Hospital in Summit. She was born on March 4, 1967 to Jack and Dianne Walczak.

Lianne is survived by her husband, David; her daughter, Jennifer; her mother, Dianne Whitbeck; her siblings, Terry, Debbie, Jerry, Jodi, and T.J.; and many other family and friends. She was...

Jul 8, 2023

BEN KNOWLTON VANKORN SR.

On Saturday July 8, 2023, Ben entered into his heavenly home where he joined his sons. Ben was born on 10-24-1946 in Berwyn IL, to Ben and Florence VanKorn (Pankow). He was raised in Delafield, graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1964, and attended UW Whitewater. In 1965 he married his loving wife...

Jul 7, 2023

Our beautiful miracle, Hadley Charlotte McCormack, age 7, passed away peacefully surrounded by her closest family on Friday, July 7, 2023 at her home in Oconomowoc after a courageous battle against brain cancer.

Hadley was born 15 weeks early on May 23, 2016 to Travis and Erin (née Gartzke) McCormack.

Hadley is survived by her...

Jul 7, 2023

Ruth Edna Stoffer, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2023. Ruth was born on August 20, 1929 to Arthur and Edna Buck in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Ruth is survived by her four sons, Robert (Shirley), James (Janet), Philip (Susan) and Jeffrey (Sherry); grandchildren, Laura (Stephen) Austin, Juliet (Spencer) Rogers, Alan (Marci), Jonathan (Sandy), Lisa...

Jul 7, 2023

Gene William Squire found peace with his Lord Friday, July 7, 2023 at Specialty Hospital in Milwaukee at the age of 80 with his family by his side.

Raised in Oconomowoc, Geno loved life and lived it to the fullest. After high school, he entered the Marine Corps to serve his country and was involved with the...

Jul 6, 2023

On July 6, 2023 Todd Timothy Bohrman, passed away at the age of 61. He will forever be with his dad, mom and brother.

Todd loved everyone and everyone loved Todd. Todd faced many obstacles in life but he always overcame them. Todd was a loving son, brother, uncle, great-uncle and great-great uncle.

Todd worked...

Jul 5, 2023

James Charles Holsen, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 5, 2023.

Jim Holsen was born on July 9th, 1946, to Earl and Genevieve Holsen, the second of five children. Jim frequently recounted the freedom of his childhood, roaming the land of the newly developing Village of Elm Grove. He attended Catholic Memorial...

Jul 3, 2023

Paul John Condella, age 65, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his daughters, daughter-in-law and close friend on July 3, 2023. Paul was born in Waukesha, WI on June 17, 1958 to John and Evelyn (nee Gardinier).

Paul is survived by his children, Anthony (Rachel) Condella, Nina Condella and Angela (Mark) Lindholm; grandchildren, Nash “Nashville” and...

Jul 1, 2023

Bico Bielich

Bico was born June 3rd 1953 in San Isidro, Lima, Peru to Guillermo and Rosa Bielich. He moved to the United States when he was 2 and lived there for two years before moving back to Peru. When he was 14 he moved to Ecuador where he said the beaches were beautiful. Bico moved from...

Jun 21, 2023

Colleen P. van der Kooy, age 66, passed away at her home in Oconomowoc on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. She was born on May 24, 1957 to Douglas and Mary (Novella) Stumpf in Milwaukee.

Colleen is survived by her husband, Jacob; their seven children: Jacob (Maureen), Joseph (Erin), Amber, Jason (Courtney), Steven, Stephanie and Samuel; her grandchildren:...

Jun 18, 2023

Charles (Chuck) Edward Crary, 83

Charles Edward Crary, died early Sunday afternoon, June 18, 2023 surrounded by his three sons at the Shorehaven nursing home. His sincerity and compassion for his family and his community will be deeply missed by all.

Charles was born at home in DeForest, Wisconsin, on November 12, 1939. He was...

Jun 16, 2023

Robert “Bob” R. Weiss, 65, of Slinger, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 16th surrounded by his family after a hard-fought battle with leukemia.

Bob was born the sixth of twelve children on May 20th, 1958 in Port Washington, WI. He was the son of Albert and Mildred (Demerath) Weiss. The family soon moved to Juneau,...

Jun 16, 2023

On June 16, 2023, the Heavenly Gates opened as Jesus brought home an angel he placed on earth. After a short and very courageous battle with cancer and in the arms of her children, Judy peacefully entered Eternal Life.

Judy is survived by her children, Rick (Nancy) Hannon, Kevin (Michelle) Hannon, and Wendy (Dan) Knickelbein; her grandchildren,...

Jun 16, 2023

Carl Nicholson passed into eternal life on June 16, 2023. He was born on October 5, 1937 to Helen and Hilding Nicholson.

He married the love of his life, Gwendolyn Tessmann on August 5, 1961. He is survived by three children, Brent and Marge Nicholson of Oconomowoc, Mark and Paula Nicholson of Pewaukee, Kirsten and Dave Walker...

Jun 14, 2023

James Robert Mifflin of Oconomowoc, WI, died peacefully on June 14, 2023.

Born March 5, 1947, in East Ely, NV, Jim was the son of the late Jack and LaVorda (nee Syme) Mifflin. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Maryanne, and his beloved dog, Buddy.

Also survived by his children Jennifer...