Obituaries

James "Jim" Clarke Miller

James "Jim" Clarke Miller

Jan 18, 2022

James “Jim” Clarke Miller, age 78, passed away on January 18, 2022. He was born in Milwaukee on February 27, 1943 to Lucien and Laura Miller (nee Martin) Jim is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary; his two children, Michael (Heidi) Miller and Carrie (James) Korsmo; grandchildren; Moriah and Briar Miller, Dylan and Owen Korsmo; sister,...

Jean Mae Buss

Jean Mae Buss

Jan 17, 2022

Jean Mae Buss, age 81, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Autumn Bay Nursing Home in Pewaukee. She was born on March 4, 1940 to Chester and Alice (Radtke) Burton in Ripon. Jean is survived by her husband, Richard; and her children, Laura (Greg) Cavaiani and Scott Schroeder. She was preceded in death by her parents. Jean...

Howard Thomas Rogers

Howard Thomas Rogers

Jan 17, 2022

Howard Thomas Rogers, commonly known as “Tom”, passed away at the age of 94 January17, 2022 in Shelburne Vermont. Born on November 11, he shared his birthday with Veterans Day. He himself was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy toward the end of World War II. Tom graduated from Carroll College in 1951 and went on to...

Richard Kieth Thibodeau

Richard Kieth Thibodeau

Jan 16, 2022

Fr Richard Thibodeau, C.Ss.R., Director of the Redemptorist Retreat Center in Oconomowoc, was born into eternal life on Sunday, January 16, 2022. At the time of his death, he was 72 years old. He served the Church as a member of Redemptorists for more than 45 years. Before accepting his duties at the Retreat Center, he dedicated himself to...

Theodore "Ted" Graf

Theodore "Ted" Graf

Jan 15, 2022

Theodore “Ted” Graf, 56, of Oconomowoc, WI passed away peacefully on January 15, 2022 with the love of his life and soulmate, Nancy, and his loving brother, Tim by his side. Ted Graf was born on May 14, 1965 to Tom and Beverly Graf. He grew up in an old farmhouse with his parents and brothers. He attended Kettle...

Robert Thomas Smith

Robert Thomas Smith

Jan 15, 2022

Robert T. Smith, age 68, of Oconomowoc, passed away at his home, Saturday, January 15, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born January 15, 1954 in Milwaukee to Ralph and Shirley Smith. Robert was obsessed with old cars, buying, restoring and selling. His most recent car was his 1956 Chevy Nomad. He enjoyed flea markets and...

Gertrude Betty Biesboer

Gertrude Betty Biesboer

Jan 14, 2022

Gertrude Betty Biesboer went into the arms of Jesus on January 14, 2022. She has been reunited with her husband of 72 years, Renald Biesboer, and they are celebrating with the angels in their eternal home. She loved her family and spending moments with them more than anything. She’d sit on the pier with her umbrella and life jacket...

Laura M. Murray

Laura M. Murray

Jan 13, 2022

Laura M. Murray (nee Gregorcich), age 52, passed peacefully away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Aurora Hospital in Oconomowoc. She was born on July 11, 1969 in Milwaukee. Laura is survived by her husband of 26 years, Brad; her father, Martin Gregorcich; and many other friends and relatives. Laura attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, which is where...

Mary Lou Shryock

Mary Lou Shryock

Jan 9, 2022

Mary Lou Shryock, age 93, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Shorehaven Health Center. She was born on October 8, 1928 to Clarence Johnson and Pearl Bunch in Canton, Illinois. Mary Lou is survived by her daughter, Jeri Lu Holschbach; granddaughters, Ricci (Aboubakarim Ndaw) Shryock, Jessica (Max Bauer) Holschbach, Leah (Patrick Procter-Brown) Holschbach, Roxi (Pape Ibrahima) Diallo,...

Joseph "Joe" Raymond Eichinger

Joseph "Joe" Raymond Eichinger

Jan 9, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Raymond Eichinger, 35, of Milwaukee, WI, met the loving arms of his Savior on Sunday, January 9th, 2022, from an unexpected medical condition. He was born on September 10th, 1986 in Iron Mountain, MI, to Terry and Betty Eichinger of Pembine, WI. He is survived, and deeply cherished, by his parents along with his loving brothers Terry...

Leonard Loffredo

Leonard Loffredo

Jan 6, 2022

Leonard Loffredo, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 6, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 13, 1935 to Peter and Jennie (Scrima) Loffredo in Waukesha. Leonard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janet; his children, Anne (Jim) Bralick, Jennifer (Jim) Hill; grandchildren, Caitlyn and Jack Bralick, and...

Allen Edward Heffner

Allen Edward Heffner

Jan 4, 2022

Allen "Al" E. Heffner, age 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 4th, 2022 at Angel's Grace. Al was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 14, 1938 to Clara and Adolph Heffner. Al is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Diana, daughter Adrianna Nowak, sister Lynn Brueggeman (Robert), grandchildren Alaina Nowak, Jordan Nowak, Sara Heffner...

Robert "Rj" Cardinale

Robert "Rj" Cardinale

Jan 4, 2022

Robert “RJ” Cardinale, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. On July 26, 1930, Robert J Cardinale was born in Dillion, MT. He was one of four children born to Salvatore and Bertha Cardinale. (Siblings, Osborn, Giovanna, and Katherine Jean.) Robert grew up in Dillion, Montana and was known as “The Duke of Dillion”. In August of...

Brent Lee Raben

Brent Lee Raben

Jan 3, 2022

Brent Lee Raben passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 66 with his wife by his side at their home in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on January 3, 2022. Brent was born in Chadron, Nebraska, on May 11, 1955 to Leona 'Evelyn' (Norman) and Clarence 'Bud' Raben. Brent is preceded in death by his father, Bud Raben, and...

Betty Lensmith

Betty Lensmith

Jan 2, 2022

Betty Lensmith, 99, of Oconomowoc, on January 2, 2022 entered into the presence of her dear Lord Jesus, looking for new assignments and adventures. She was born to Alex and Vera Henschel of Oconomowoc on Oct 3, 1922. Alex was the local butcher and growing up Betty helped him in the shop. Betty was known for her tenacity, pluck,...

Margaret Mari Logan

Margaret Mari Logan

Dec 29, 2021

Margaret Mari Logan, age 68, passed away at home on December 29, 2021. Margie was born in Waukesha, WI on September 3, 1953. Margie is survived by her best friend and love of her life of 35 years, Bob; her children, John (Serena Gray) Miller, James Coleman, Julia Logan, Michelle (Ian) Christian, Sharah (Jeffrey) Dishaw; sister, Kathryn “Kat” Miller;...

Nancy Carol Ellsworth

Nancy Carol Ellsworth

Dec 27, 2021

Nancy Carol Ellsworth passed away at the age of 87 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, on December 27, 2021, with family by her side. Treasured by three generations, she was a loving and caring mother of four, grandmother of eight, and great grandmother of eight. To the very end, she lived her life with courage and perseverance. All who knew her...

Arthur Wayne Piepenbrink

Arthur Wayne Piepenbrink

Dec 27, 2021

Arthur Wayne Piepenbrink was unexpectedly called home to heaven on Monday, December 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. At 66, with so much vigor for life, he was taken home much too soon. He now rests with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born on October 22, 1955 in Emma, Missouri to Rev. Willis and Elizabeth (nee Hardt)...

Roger Clarence Beltmann

Roger Clarence Beltmann

Dec 23, 2021

Roger C. Beltmann Nov 16, 1946 - Dec 23, 2021 US Navy, Vietnam War 1965-1969 Born in Milwaukee to Clarence and Mildred Beltmann. He grew up in Iowa, South Dakota and Milwaukee, WI. He enjoyed swimming, water skiing and boating. He spent many years designing and flying control-line and remote control airplanes. Music was his lifelong passion. He loved...

Richard "Dick" A. Riehle

Richard "Dick" A. Riehle

Dec 23, 2021

Richard “Dick” A. Riehle, age 92, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 Three Pillars in Dousman. He was born on October 23, 1929 in Marshfield. Dick is survived by his sons, Rick (Paula) Riehle and John Riehle; his grandchildren, Madeline (Brandon) Gastrow and MacKenzie Riehle; his siblings, Archie Riehle, William Riehle, Frank (Barb) Riehle, George Riehle and Tom...