Obituaries

May 1, 2023

On Monday, May 1, 2023, Pauline C. Kopatich passed away peacefully with her children by her side at AngelsGrace Hospice, at the age of 87. Pauline was born in Oconomowoc on January 24, 1936 to Carl and Elizabeth Lampe (nee Mortenson).

Pauline is survived by her two beautiful children, Wendy and Dennis (Patricia Soden); her grandchildren, Mia...

May 1, 2023

Brenda Terell Traverse, 57, of Muskego, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 1st, 2023.

Brenda was born on November 1st, 1965 to parents Elvin “Al” and Shirley Traverse in Omaha, Nebraska. Although a Wisconsin resident for the majority of her life, she spent her childhood growing up in both Spring Lake Park and...

May 1, 2023

John W. Bessent, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023 at his home with family and friends by his side. He was born on April 7, 1937 to William and Mabel (Hewlett) Bessent in Bristol, England.

For 66 years he was the beloved husband of Bunny Bessent. He was the proud father of David, Deborah,...

Apr 27, 2023

Claire Ann Hansen, age 83, passed away on April 27. She was a longtime elementary school teacher in Jensen Beach, Florida, but spent the last years of her life in Watertown, Wisconsin.

Born in Rosholt, Wisconsin, to Winfred and Nora Jensen, Claire graduated from Central State Teachers College in Stevens Point. She moved to Florida in 1978...

Apr 25, 2023

Jerome J. Hoeft, age 78 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at his home. He was born on November 24, 1944 to Rueben and Dorthea (Schuester) Hoeft in Beaver Dam.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Patricia; their children, Scott (Debra), Jeffrey (Sarah), and Erich (Geri); their grandchildren, Amanda, Andrew, Timothy, Daniel, Alex, Anna,...

Apr 22, 2023

Elaine E. Jaeger, age 98, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was a longtime elementary teacher in the Libertyville Illinois, and Stone Bank and Hartland Wisconsin school districts. She taught for over forty years.

Born in Wales, Wisconsin to Lester and Olive Williams, Elaine graduated in 1946 from the University of...

Apr 21, 2023

Michael Archward “Mick” Dean’s life ended peacefully April 21, 2023 at the age of 51. He leaves behind him his mother Kit, father Daryl, sister Kelley, brother Bryan, his nephews Emmanuel and Elias, and his niece Tiernan. Mick was preceded in death by his grandmothers Patricia McHugh and Constance Dean, his grandfathers Arch McHugh and Edward Dean, his uncle...

Apr 21, 2023

Robert Wendell Sutton, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on April 21, 2023 and was eternally reunited with his wife of 65 years, Mary Sutton.

Survived by his son David (Julie) Sutton and his daughter Kris (Ian) Miller, 7 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

The son of...

Apr 17, 2023

Lois Ann Fortmann, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2023 surrounded by her family at Lake Country Health Service in Oconomowoc. Lois was born in Oconomowoc, WI to Rudolph and Clara (nee Ziervogel) Schilberg on September 9, 1935.

Lois is survived by Ed Mix, her loving longtime partner; her children, Ron (Kathy) and Bonnye Fortmann;...

Apr 15, 2023

Our wonderful son, Wesson Rockwell Germanis, passed away unexpectedly in an accident on his farm. We didn’t have long enough with him; he was just three years old. He came into this world hard and lived his life with bold confidence. He was born on February 5, 2020 in Oconomowoc, WI and passed on April 15, 2023.

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Apr 15, 2023

Margaret Dahlquist of Oconomowoc passed away at Shorehaven April 15 at the age of 94.

She would be the first to tell you she had a wonderful life full of love, laughter, music, travel, work, and play.

The eldest of four siblings, Margaret was born in Rockford, Illinois and lived there for 30 years.  Her...

Apr 12, 2023

Carol Ann Schneider, age 70, passed away peacefully at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, WI on April 12, 2023. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed.

Carol was born in Milwaukee, WI on January 16, 1953 to John and Mary (Thelen) Windis, growing up in Port Washington, WI. She graduated college...

Apr 11, 2023

Janet L. Loffredo, age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc.

Janet was preceded in death by the love of her life for over 50 years, Leonard Loffredo, her beloved twin sister Judy Zieher and oldest sister, Rosanne Day.

Janet is survived by her two daughters, Anne...

Apr 11, 2023

N. Judith Schultz, age 89, passed away peacefully at Froedtert Hospital on April 11, 2023. Judith was born in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin on March 22, 1934 to Adolf and Ruth Steinbach.

Judith was a devoted wife to her wonderful husband of 70 years, “Leyton the Jet” and an amazing mother to Judson (Pamela), Dana, Tracey (Daniel) Austria and...

Apr 11, 2023

David Edward Maule, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023. David was born in Dousman, WI to John and Frances Maule on February 18, 1938.

David was preceded in death by his beloved son, Craig Maule; his sister, Sally Thompson; and his brothers, Jerry Maule and Robert Maule.

David is survived by his...

Apr 7, 2023

Douglas Lyle Short died unexpectedly on April 7, 2023, after wrapping up the work week as a Signal Technician for Modern Railway. Doug was hardworking and proud to have been recruited back to the railroad out of retirement. Our Lord Jesus must have decided Doug had bigger jobs that needed done in Heaven, though none of us were ready...

Apr 6, 2023

Kenneth Dean Roberts, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Ken was born in Wichita, KS to Hugh and Maude (nee Minson) on March 15, 1936.

While Ken loved people and making them laugh, his family was everything to him. He loved spending time with...

Apr 3, 2023

Thomas G. Oleson, age 88, passed away on April 3, 2023 in Oconomowoc. He was born on January 9, 1935 to Delbert and Florence Oleson in Waukesha.

Tom is survived by his children, Debra Miller, Diana Oleson, Dana (Steve) Schmitz; his grandchildren, Megan (Joe), Matthew, Jodi (Joe), Jessica (Tyler), Jamie, Taylor, Sarah and Ryan; his great-grandchildren, Levi,...

Apr 2, 2023

We are heartbroken to share the passing of our beloved Michael Mensinga. He passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2023. Michael was born on April 18, 1988, to William Mensinga and Jeanine Kowalski-Johnson in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.

Michael experienced 12 years of Pewaukee schools to their fullest. He developed friendships, many beginning...

Mar 31, 2023

Ethel I. Schliepp, age 94, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc. She was born on May 28, 1928 to Stanley and Ruby (Kluth) Atkinson in Portage.

Ethel is survived by her children, Richard Schliepp, Jeffrey (Cecelia) Schliepp, Donald (Kathy) Schliepp and Linda (Bill Rodgers) Worley; grandchildren, Troy Schliepp, Trista (Dan) Fisher, Jason...