Obituaries

May 12, 2023

Barbara J. Schwarz, 94, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023. She is survived by her sons, Michael (Sherry) Schwarz and David (Susan) Schwarz, daughter-in-law Dana (Phillip) Schwarz; grandchildren Ryan Schwarz, Megan Schwarz, Tanner Schwarz and Jackson Schwarz; great grandchild, Gavin Schwarz; sister-in-law, Patricia (Richard) Zimmerman; niece Laura Menig; nephews, John Zimmerman and Stephen Zimmerman....

May 10, 2023

Michael A. Neaves, age 84 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Shorehaven Health Care Center. He was born on March 17, 1939 to Leo and Betty (George) Neaves in Flint, Michigan.

Mike is survived by his wife, Sharon; their children, D’Etta (Lee Seward) Neaves, Todd (Kris) Neaves; his grandchildren, Jacob and Kaylin;...

May 9, 2023

Janet R. Vanderplasse, 55, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023.

Janet was born on September 15th, 1967 to Roger and Susan Seideman (nee. Kienast) in West Bend, Wisconsin. She spent most of her early life in West Bend working on the family farm, snowmobiling in the winters, and helping her...

May 9, 2023

James Matthew Flynn, age 81, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 9, 2023. Jim was born in McKeesport, PA to Abram and Elizabeth (nee Mullen) on June 27, 1941.

Jim is survived by the love of his life of 57 years, Dee; his beautiful children, Scott (Pam), Maureen (Rich) Reyes, Leanne (VJ)...

May 7, 2023

Casey S. Porter, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2023. Casey was born in Chicago, IL to David and Catherine on June 27, 1983.

Casey is survived by his four beautiful children, Breanna, Soleil, Laythan and Asher; his father, David; brother, Bryce (Liz Hoffman); aunts, Deborah Jobst, Jennifer (Mark) Lindberg and Mary Sue Jobst; uncles,...

May 6, 2023

Logan Frederick Allen Ries, age 22, passed away unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, May 6, 2023 in Georgia. He was born on May 15, 2000 in Waukesha to Lorelei and Brian. Logan was also raised by his step-father, Kevin, starting from the age of 2.

Logan is survived by his mother and step-father, Lorelei and...

May 4, 2023

Barbara Ann Hotchkiss, 86, was welcomed joyfully into her heavenly home on May 4, 2023 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Barbara was the beloved wife of Forbes for almost 65 years, loving mom of Michael, Lorri, David (Kim), Beth (John) and Matthew (Amy),“Nonnie” to Cameron, Austin, and Patrick Wagner, Rachel, Megan, Haley, and Justin Morrison, Taylor (Ashley),...

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...