Obituaries

Mar 31, 2023

It is with a mix of sorrow and joy that the family of Joyce M. Wolfgram announce her passing at the age of 87. Our sorrow rests in the loss of her life-long presence and the embodiment of love that was our treasured mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, and aunt. Equally, we are grateful that her 19 years of illness...

Mar 30, 2023

Lance J. Jochims, Sr., of Waukesha, age 73, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Angels Grace Hospice with his beautiful wife by his side, after a courageous fight with cancer. He was born on May 12th, 1949 to Herbert and Lorraine (Shortal) Jochims in Milwaukee. Lance graduated from Boys Tech High School (Milwaukee Tech) in Milwaukee in...

Mar 28, 2023

Kathleen A. Parzych, age 77, known by those who loved her as Mom, Grandma, Mimi, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2023 with her family by her side. Kathy was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 10, 1945 to Richard and Jeanette Zalewski (nee Kwasiborski).

Kathy was a remarkable person whose selflessness knew no...

Mar 28, 2023

Our hearts are heavy to share the passing of my beloved Royal, formally Royal Southwick Ripley Clough. He passed away peacefully on March 28, 2023, in his sleep, at the age of 56. Roy was born on November 1, 1966, in Big Rapids Michigan, to the late Robert Clough and Sarah Reynolds Clough.

Royal fell in love...

Mar 26, 2023

Geraldine “Jerri” Chapman Jones, age 95 of Oconomowoc, peacefully passed into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Jerri is survived by her daughters Kim Houck of Oconomowoc, WI, Denise Baxter of Crowley, TX, Debra (Charles) Paris of Hurst, TX, four grandchildren and many beloved great grandchildren along with nieces Sandra Higgins and Sue...

Mar 24, 2023

Jakob Lukas Fick, age 24, unexpectedly passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, as the result of a car accident. Jakob was born in Oconomowoc, WI on February 5, 1999 to Ryan and Melanie Fick.

Jakob is survived by his parents, Ryan and Melanie, loved by his siblings, Lillyan, Lauryn and Joseph; grandparents, Ken Johnson, Steve and Debbie...

Mar 23, 2023

Patricia Louise Kuebler, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on March 23, 2023. Pat was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 2, 1941 to Clifford and Pauline (nee Ernst) Bliesner.

Pat was a devoted wife to her wonderful husband, “Will”; an amazing mother to Kim (Lyle Sr.) Stoflet and Jeff (Janie) Kuebler; a wonderful caring...

Mar 20, 2023

It’s with heavy hearts that we have to inform everyone of the passing of Ronda Laue on March 20th, 2023. It’s difficult to sum up someone so lively in just a few words, but Ronda played an invaluable role in many people’s lives. She was an incredibly loving sister, daughter, friend and aunt.

Ronda was born on...

Mar 19, 2023

Donald R. Angrick, age 91, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 surrounded by his three proud and loving daughters. He was born on June 24, 1931 to Arthur Angrick and Myrtle Hug.

Don is survived by his daughters, Mardi (Rodney) Wright, Sheri Angrick and Heidi (Rock) Vanderhei; his grandchildren, Nathan Angrick, Nicholas Vanderhei and Hannah Vanderhei;...

Mar 18, 2023

Dousman - Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of our beloved Jean A. Fohey (Hasslinger). She passed peacefully on March 18, 2023 surrounded by her family. Jean was born on April 9, 1958, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin to the late Harvey and Doris (Koester) Hasslinger and later made her home in Dousman, Wisconsin.

Jean fell...

Mar 17, 2023

Richard Laurence Byhre, aged 85, passed away at home on March 17, 2023. Richard was born June 11, 1937 in Park Falls, WI to Henry and Rena Byhre. Richard was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife Leone Byhre. He is survived by his 3 children Robert Byhre (James), Terese Byhre (Jack) and Christopher Byhre (Cheri)...

Mar 16, 2023

Carole A. Hoffmeister, age 90, entered into eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 16, 2023. Carole was born on January 31, 1933 to John and Pauline (nee Pirsarek) Thurnbauer in Milwaukee, WI.

Carole is survived by her niece, Seija Karki, of MInnesota; nephew, Steve Karki, of Illinois; along with many wonderful and...

Mar 16, 2023

Reverend Paul O. Lee, 89, of Dousman, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023 after complications from pneumonia. Paul was born on July 2, 1933 to Juanita (Nelson) and Joseph E. Lee in Marshalltown, Iowa. After graduating from Augustana High School in 1951, Paul went on to obtain a B.A. in English Literature from Augustana College in Sioux...

Mar 14, 2023

Gary R. Schmechel, age 75, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. He was born on September 29, 1947 to Robert and Marion (Burlo) Schmechel in Milwaukee.

Gary is survived by his son, Daniel (Alison) Schmechel; his grandchildren, Eleanor and August; his sister, Judy (Ron) Gallmann; and his niece, Sarah (Gilead) Chibeya. He was...

Mar 11, 2023

Dolores M. Lompa, age 92, was peacefully born into eternal life on Saturday, March 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 24, 1930 to Emil and Margaret (Neumann) Dvorak in Milwaukee.

Dolores is survived by her husband, Eugene; her children, Deborah Lompa, Kathleen (David) Haas, Michael Lompa, Linda Lompa and John Lompa;...

Mar 10, 2023

Mark Allen Karsten, 69 of the Village of Summit, WI entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 10, 2023. Mark was victorious over cancer as he was “ready to enter into eternity.”

Mark’s Christian faith was an essential part of his life. He found great enjoyment in life serving the...

Mar 9, 2023

Bill McSorley, 72 years old, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, March 9th, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center.

Bill was the first born child to Harry and Eunice McSorley in Elkhorn, WI. He spent his younger years in Delavan before moving to Wauwatosa.

Bill attended Long Fellow Jr High and Wauwatosa West High School, class of...

Mar 6, 2023

Judith Ann Stritesky, age 82, passed away peacefully at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center on March 6, 2023. Judy was born to Henry and Eleanore Bergstrom in Milaca, MN on April 14, 1940.

Judy is survived by her children, Rob Hegberg, Mike Hegberg and Jan (Marc) Pesicek; grandchildren, Stephen and Hannah Pesicek. Judy will be missed by...

Mar 6, 2023

James “Jim” O. Luebke, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek.

A Funeral Service will be held, Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sullivan, with Pastor Dean Zemple officiating. Relatives and friends may gather at the church from 10:00 a.m. until...

Mar 5, 2023

Elaine E. Schmitt, age 96, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 surrounded by her children.

Elaine was the loving mother of Michael (Carrie), Dennis (Joy), Karen (Michael) Plichta, Patty (Wayne) McStrack, Terri (Mark) Huenerbein. She is further survived by her 12 grandchildren; her 22 great-grandchildren; her 2 great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Mary Barnett; and other relatives and...