Obituaries

May 31, 2023

Tom Foti, 92 years old, of Oconomowoc passed away at home on Wednesday, May 31st surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 31st, 1930 to Sal and Lucille Foti.

Raised in Oconomowoc, Tom anchored his family here and was dedicated to the city serving for 42 years as alderman and mayor. Often known as...

May 30, 2023

Stanley D. Stoltenburg, age 84, passed away on May 30, 2023 at Wellington Place in Fort Atkinson. He was born on October 9, 1938 to Bernard and Lorraine (Grimm) Stoltenburg in Concord.

Stan is survived by his children, Greg Stoltenburg, Guy (Sue) Stoltenburg, Vickie (Gene) Greaux, Cindy Ferrick and Gary (Angele) Stoltenburg; his grandchildren, Erik Koehler, Heidi...

May 28, 2023

Marjorie Elizabeth Shipley (nee Armour) died on Memorial day, May 28, 2023 after a brief residence at Angel's Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI. She was 80 years old.

She was born in Elkton, MD and grew up on the Easterm Shore of Maryland with her brother, Clifford A. Armour, Jr., her mother Dorothy E. Armour (nee Goodnow),...

May 27, 2023

Walter Eske entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 27, 2023, at the age of 90 years old. He was born on September 3, 1932 to Henry and Edna Eske of the Town of Oconomowoc.

Walter loved his Lord, his country, his land, and his bride. He was a man of great...

May 27, 2023

Carol J. Harris, age 71, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Lake Country Rehabilitation in Oconomowoc. She was born on January 21, 1952 to Lester and Mary (Doyle) Manke in Milwaukee.

Carol is survived by her children, Jason (Kate) Harris, Amy (Randy) Wiesman and Jenny (Joe) Fohey; her grandchildren, Elizabeth (Jeremy), AJ, Jack (Mariah), Cody,...

May 27, 2023

James G. Snyder, age 64, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Angels Grace Hospice. He was born on December 8, 1958 to John and Joan (Jesse) Snyder in Oconomowoc.

James “Dutch” is survived by his daughters, Nichole and Naomi; his mother, Joan Snyder-Hughes; his sister, Mary Pat (Tom) Cook; his brothers, John (Susan) Snyder III,...

May 26, 2023

Kay Basile-Super, age 80, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Angels Grace Hospice. She was born on April 7, 1943 to Paul and Ruth Miller in Lincoln, Illinois.

Kay graduated from Illinois State University in 1964, beginning her teaching career in Elgin, IL. She married Al Basile in 1966 and raised two children on Okauchee...

May 25, 2023

David Greeb, age 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc. He was born on December 29, 1937, to Karl and Esther Greeb in Wausau.

David is survived by his wife, Dorothy; their daughter, Deborah (Daniel) McGill; and his grandchildren, Elisabeth and David.

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May 25, 2023

John B. Snyder II, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was born October 7, 1949 to John and Louise (Hutchinson) Snyder in Des Moines.

John is survived by his wife, Cathy; their son, Jack Snyder; his sister, Sherry Shafer of Minneapolis; and other friends. He was preceded in death...

May 25, 2023

Kenneth W. Charles, age 75, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 25, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 20, 1947 to Lawrence and Cecilia Charles in Milwaukee.

Ken is survived by his wife, Linda; their son, Graham (Melissa) Charles; his grandchildren, Ben, Collin and Allyson Charles; his siblings, Larry, Eileen and...

May 25, 2023

Thomas Alan Bartosz

“Tom”

"Dirty Bart”

“Papa Tom”

“Grandpa"

Born December 2, 1949. Passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday May 25, 2023 after a long battle with lung disease. He reunited with his loving parents, Chester and Trudy Bartosz at the age of 73. Loving husband of...

May 23, 2023

Lucille Malay, a wonderful woman, has left us, leaving behind cherished memories for her family and friends. Lucille passed peacefully on May 23, 2023 at Towner Crest in Oconomowoc, WI. Daughter to the late Alexander and Adele Joslin, Lucille was born on February 26, 1932 in Chicago, IL.

She was not just a loving wife, mother, grandma,...

May 23, 2023

Ruth Marie Schwartz, age 88, passed away peacefully at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, WI on May 23, 2023. Ruth was born in Oconomowoc, WI, daughter of the late Berhard and Agnes Ziervogel (nee Heger) on July 10, 1934.

Ruth is will be missed dearly by her children, Wendy (Mike) Tesch, Leonard (Sandra) Sjoberg, Palmer Sjoberg, Terry ...

May 23, 2023

Robert “Bob” G. Mund, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at The View at Pine Ridge in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He was born on February 27, 1932, to George and Elfriede Mund in Milwaukee.

Bob graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee. He was proud to serve in the U.S. Navy for four years as...

May 20, 2023

Agnes M. Tetzlaff, age 81, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Angels Grace Hospice. She was born on March 10, 1942 to Engelbert and Catherine (Caspary) Aumueller in Wauwatosa.

Agnes is survived by her children, Gary Tetzlaff, Carl (Melissa) Tetzlaff, John (Kelly) Tetzlaff, Ron (Kathy) Tetzlaff, Tammy (Mike) Burke and Gerry (Tricia) Tetzlaff; her grandchildren,...

May 19, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Isaac Curtis "Curt" Brewer, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, on May 19, 2023, in Delafield, Wisconsin. He was born in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin on February 25, 1937, the only child to Isaac and Ruth (nee Pickell) Brewer.

As a young boy, Curt attended elementary schools in Wauwatosa, La Crosse,...

May 18, 2023

Weston Floyd Miller was born in Sidney, NE on March 8, 1949. After a long two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer, he entered Eternal Life at his home on May 18, 2023. Wes attended the University of Nebraska and obtained a degree in Animal Science and Ag Econ. He enjoyed a very successful and fulfilling career where he worked in the...

May 14, 2023

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Joann Kathryn Pawlowski “Redhead”, age 90, at Three Pillars in Dousman, WI on May 14, 2023. She passed peacefully in her sleep. Joann was born on February 7, 1933 in Racine, WI to Joseph and Anna Glad. She was the youngest of three children.

Joann...

May 14, 2023

John D. Sorenson, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1935 to John and Jeanette Sorenson.

John is survived by his children, John (Claire Tompkins) Sorenson, Jill (Dan) Petersen, Karen (Dean) Muehl, Dan Sorenson and Ginger Bonneau; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded...

May 13, 2023

Carolyn was called to her eternal home on May 13, 2023, while being lovingly cared for at Shorehaven Lutheran Home in Oconomowoc. She was born on May 22, 1934, to Rev. Carl and Cornelia Geiger in Cissna Park, Illinois. She was received shortly thereafter into God’s kingdom of grace through Holy Baptism. She attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School in...