Obituaries

Oct 8, 2022

Andrew Arthur Uhl, age 71 of Oconomowoc, died peacefully at AngelsGrace hospice on October 8, 2022. Andy was born in Denver, Colorado in 1951 and traveled and lived in various places all over the US from California to Iowa, where he graduated from Palmer College School of Chiropractic before settling in Wisconsin in 1984. He moved to Oconomowoc in...

Oct 6, 2022

Ferrell “Rusty” “Bud” Babbitt, 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep during the morning hours of October 6, 2022 at home with his granddaughter.

Ferrell was born on November 3, 1935, in Gracemont, Oklahoma to Ruben Douglas Babbitt and Edith Cleon Babbitt (McCullough). After graduating from Hoover High School in 1953, Ferrell enlisted in the United States...

Oct 6, 2022

Joe Ann C. Henderson, age 93 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Angels Grace Hospice surrounded by her family. She was born on June 10, 1929 to Vilas L. and Gladys (Peterson) Rasmussen in Racine.

Joe Ann is survived by her children, Greg J. Henderson and Cynthia Lee (Brad) Christiansen; her grandchildren,...

Oct 2, 2022

Arthur F. Boettcher, age 93, of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, died peacefully at his home on October 2, 2022. Art was married to Leslie (Olson) for 63 years, partners who lived their lives to the fullest. They moved to the Oconomowoc area in 1961, together raising 3 children: Kathleen (David) Steindorf, Jennifer (Rick) Todd, and Andrew (Kim Roblek) Boettcher. They are...

Sep 30, 2022

Timothy Bratz entered his eternal rest after a 7 year battle with brain Cancer on Friday, September 30, 2022. Timothy was surrounded by his mother, sister, and Rev’d Lance O’Donnell.

Timothy John Bratz was born in Oconomowoc, WI on March 12, 1959 to John Bratz and Patricia (Braunschweig-Bratz) Frank. Timothy was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s...

Sep 29, 2022

Roy David Peterson, age 74, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on September 29, 2022. Roy was born on January 11, 1948, in Redwood City, CA to Donald and Katherine (nee Crlenkovich) Peterson.

Roy is survived by his wife of 35 years, Mary; his children, Christina (John) Fleetwood, Daniel Peterson and Jennifer (Steven) Hedke;...

Sep 28, 2022

Rosemary “Muffie”” Traver was a loving wife to Hank and mother to Mary Beth, John, Jackie and Janet. She was Grandmother to Jessica, Megan, Adam, Andy, Blayke, Mitchell, Spencer and McKenna. And she was blessed to be Great-Grandmother to Beau, Noah, Briggs, JR, Havyn, and Caleb. She was first a sister to 11 siblings and survived only by Sister...

Sep 26, 2022

Judy A. Schulte, age 80 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully at her home on September 26, 2022. She was born to John and Gladys (Sprague) Marks on September 13, 1942 in Oconomowoc.

Judy is survived by her children, Rich (Susan) Schulte of Oconomowoc, Debbi (Carl) Brehm of Oconomowoc; grandchildren, Lauren and Ben Schulte, Isabella, Leah, Gracyn, Alexander,...

Sep 24, 2022

Arlene E. Scaff, age 90, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Angels Grace Hospice. She was born on October 17, 1931 to Lawrence and Elizabeth (Majeski) McDonald in Waukesha.

Arlene is survived by her children, Robert (Virginia), David and Robin (Chuck); her grandchildren, Marcie (Shawn), Jennifer (Mike) Jon (Cathy), Michelle, Jim (Carrie), Cindy (Mike), PJ...

Sep 23, 2022

Sandra "Sandy" M. Blazek, age 74, passed away on September 23, 2022 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 16, 1948 to Ralph and Alice (Schutz) Grabowski in Milwaukee.

Sandy is survived by her husband, John; her children, Jack (Lynn), Jay (Lisa), Dean (Jenny) and Ryan (Megan); grandchildren, Lorna, Rena, Aaron, Larissa, Adam, Mason, Danica...

Sep 21, 2022

James “Jim” F. Quirk, age 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 21, 2022. He was born on March 22, 1936 in Milwaukee.

Jim is survived by his wife, Joanne; 5 sons, Jim (Norma), Greg, Steve (MaryJo), Dan (Kim), and Tim (Kristi); 13 grandchildren, Sam, Melissa, Holly, Stephanie, Jack, Mitchell, Natalie, Danny, Cora, Kenzie, Ava,...

Sep 14, 2022

Robert (Bob) H. Peot, Sr., passed away on September 14, 2022 after a long illness. Robert was the former owner of Insulation Industries Inc. of Oconomowoc, WI for many years. He was born April 30, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI but grew up in Langlade, WI.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Joe and Stella Peot; his...

Sep 14, 2022

Jake Thomas Lane, age 32, passed away on September 14, 2022. He was born on September 28, 1989 to Michael and Mary (Tubbs) Lane in Milwaukee.

Jake is survived by his sons, Landon, Lucas, Levi and Louie; his mother, Mary; his sisters, Noelle and Brittany (Mike); the mother of his children, Jessie; his grandmothers; and many aunts,...

Sep 12, 2022

Fred A. Janke Jr., age 82, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Angels Grace Hospice. He was born on February 17, 1940 to Fred and Irene (Hemke) Janke in Summit Township.

Fred is survived by his children, Cindy (Bob) Ellis, Mike Janke, and Michelle (Bruce) Coleman; three step-children, Frances (Mark) Hunsaker, Angela (Timothy) Ferguson, and...

Sep 10, 2022

On September 10, 2022, Austin Joseph Burns passed peacefully from this earth after 105 years of life.

Austin was born an only child in Lacrosse, WI in 1917 while WWI was raging across Europe. He Lived through much of the history of this country and, as a WWII, veteran, participated in it as well.

Austin...

Sep 9, 2022

Carol A. Commodore, age 78, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022 with her husband and daughters at her side at Froedert Hospital. She was born on July 16, 1944 to William and Dorothy (Hallett) Russo in Kenosha.

Carol is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jim; her two daughters, Christina (Corey) DeMarco of Appleton and...

Sep 7, 2022

George Goode Finch, age 84, of Delafield, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on September 7, 2022. He had many medical challenges throughout the years. Recently, George battled multiple pneumonia hospitalizations and ended up with COVID in early September. However, he always had a positive attitude and determination to make the most of each day. His faith in God was strong...

Sep 3, 2022

Robert “Bob” Ireland, age 76, of Oconomowoc WI, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2022, after a prolonged illness, at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL with loving family by his side. He was born on January 4, 1946 to Howard and Margaret (Miller) Ireland in Hustisford, Wisconsin.

He is survived by his loving wife...

Sep 2, 2022

Mr. Kenneth (Ken) Mitchell Lawniczak of Dousman, 70, died Friday, September 2nd, after a year’s long battle with heart disease.

Born to first generation Polish immigrants Mitchell and Genevieve Lawniczak of North Lake, Wisconsin via Chicago, IL, he attended Arrowhead High School and worked for his parents at their resort in North Lake until he met and...

Sep 2, 2022

Diane F. Pfeiffer, age 65, passed away suddenly on September 2, 2022. Diane was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 13, 1956 to Lorenzo and Alvina Medrano.

Diane is survived by her husband, Gary; children, Theodore Jr., Michael (Natalie), Victoria; grandchildren, Anthony, Brianna, and Elia; mother, Alvina; siblings, Lorenzo (Cherie), Zita, Dale (Amy), and Jimmy (Zaleta); along...