Obituaries

Dec 15, 2022

Lucille Mae Will (Benzel), born May 9, 1928 passed away in Oconomowoc, WI on December 15, 2022, at the age of 94. Loving mother of Carol (David) Hoffmann and Cindy (Susanne) Will. Beloved grandmother of Crystal (Brandon) Rattin, Carin Hoffmann, Cheri (Geremiah) Krause and David (Aliyah) Hoffmann, Jr. and dear great grandmother of Lucille, Virginia, Harry and Amelia. Preceded...

Dec 13, 2022

Nancy Lois Olson, age 76, passed away on December 13, 2022 in Summit, WI. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 3, 1946 to Erwin and Dorothea Jochinsen.

A visitation will take place on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at St. John’s Lutheran Church (W344 N6990 Stone Bank Rd, Oconomowoc, WI 53066) from 11:30am-12:30pm with a service...

Dec 13, 2022

Robert Richard Lapointe, age 76, passed away at home surrounded by his family and dogs on December 13, 2022 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob was born in Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada on April 5, 1946 to Philippe and Isobel (nee McAuley).

Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judi; his two daughters, Tracey...

Dec 11, 2022

Pamela Kay Grether (Runge) born July 8th, 1948 passed away December 11th, 2022 in Oconomowoc, WI. After having been diagnosed with cancer 5 years ago, Pam ultimately died of pneumonia surrounded by her husband and children.

She is survived by her husband Bob, of 53 years, who had been her loving and gracious partner. In her recent...

Dec 9, 2022

Shirley E. Jaeger, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc. She was born on October 12, 1928 to Edmund and Gerda (Breunig) Muendel in Milwaukee.

Shirley is survived by her children, Robin R. Jaeger of Delafield and Mark (Eileen) Jaeger of Brookfield; her grandchild, Richard (Amanda) Jaeger; her great-grandchild, Muriel...

Dec 7, 2022

Leonard E. Kasprzak, age 85, passed away at his home on December 7, 2022.  Private family services are being planned.

Dec 6, 2022

Diane Mary Becker (Hart) came into this world on August 3, 1943 and left December 6, 2022 surrounded by love. From cradle to casket she spent her time on earth preparing for the day she would meet Jesus and gain her wings in heaven.

Diane was born in Sussex to Virgil (Butch) and Maryanna Hart. She graduated...

Dec 6, 2022

John C. Helke entered eternal glory on December 6, 2022, at the age of 83.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carolyn of 58 years.

John was a loving father of Dawn Sukowski and David Helke; dear grandfather of Brianne (Dean) Hebbe; and great-grandfather of Noah. Also survived by his sister, Joanne...

Dec 2, 2022

Janice Ann Vock (nee Magennis), age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on December 2, 2022. Jan was born on July 13, 1943, in Fort Dodge, IA to Phil and Corinne (nee Holm) Magennis.

Jan is survived by her children, Craig Vock and Terri Schrader; grandchildren, Jason Schrader and Sarah Schrader; siblings, Tom (Suellyn);...

Dec 1, 2022

John David Dora, Sr., age 66 passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 1, 2022. John was born in Milwaukee, WI to David and Florence (nee Wenger) on December 13, 1955.

John is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Linda; his beautiful children, Ryan (Paula), Ross (Angie), Neil (Shalynn), Sarah (Anthony)...

Nov 29, 2022

Genevieve U. Lawniczak, age 103, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2022 at Hartland Place. She was born on January 2, 1919 to Stanley and Helen (Skonieczny) Barczak in Chicago.

Genevieve is survived by her daughter-in-law, Maureen Lawniczak; her grandchildren, Joseph (Samantha) Lawniczak, Jennifer (Kyle) Harnack, Dr. Rebecca Lawniczak (Mark Swansburg), Stefanie (Marcus) Schlei, Jeffrey (Michelle) Lawniczak,...

Nov 26, 2022

Audrey Jean Kagel saw nine amazing decades in her lifetime and lived them to the fullest, reaching 92 years old. She was born on February 4, 1930, in Grand Blanc, Michigan to Carl and Viva (Leflar) Wooliever, the youngest of six girls. Her only surviving sister Evie is 105 years old. Audrey attended Riverside High School in Milwaukee, WI....

Nov 26, 2022

Herbert James Beckstrom, age 85, passed away at Elmbrook Hospital on November 26, 2022.

Herbert was born in Superior, WI December 3, 1936.  From early on, Herb loved nature and being outside.  This love of nature eventually led him to buy a homestead parcel on Cushman Road in Jefferson County, renaming it Rosewood Farm. Herb called this...

Nov 25, 2022

Richard D. Schneible, age 78, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2022 with his daughter by side. He was born on June 7, 1944 to Edward and Mabel (Stagner) Schneible in Waukesha.

Dick is survived by his daughter, Dawn (Dave Wetmore); his grandchildren, Ashley (Ryan Brennan) Herman, Amber (Nicholas) Korthals; his great-grandchildren, Dylan and Bella Korthals; and...

Nov 24, 2022

Thomas Duane (Tom) Ellingson, 87, of Kennan, formerly of Sullivan, passed away under the care of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at his home in Kennan surrounded by his family. He was born to Marvin and Dorothy (Clemans) Ellingson on February 13, 1935, in Waukesha County, WI.

Nov 22, 2022

Some lives are meant to be lived large. In his time with us, Gregory Charles Nettesheim taught us all how to live a life filled with love, and how to appreciate the pleasure of living in the moment. Greg passed from this world on November 22, 2022, but the mark he left on the world is significant.

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Nov 20, 2022

Thomas Gately was a man with more love to give than he knew what to do with. His greatest love was his wife Marlene followed by his two children, four grandchildren and a seven-pound toy poodle. Sunday, November 20, 2022, Tom joined his beloved wife and dog in their finally resting place, the purple crock pot. Yes, that is...

Nov 20, 2022

Gary E. Barry, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at his home in Oconomowoc. He was born on June 13, 1937 to Percy and Florence (Flanagan) Barry in Van Horne, Iowa.

Gary is survived by his children, Deb (Jamie) Barry-O’Donoghue, Stephanie (Mark) Gurry, Stacey Sines, Christopher (Carol) Barry; his grandchildren, Justin Sines, Nikki...

Nov 19, 2022

Nancy A. Habermann, age 69, of Weston passed away at home with her family by her side after a four month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Nancy was born on June 12, 1953 in Milwaukee to the late William and Marilyn (Malone) Ordman Sr. She married Rick Habermann on September 13, 1975 in Elm Grove. In 1995, they...

Nov 19, 2022

Helen E. Bertram, beloved wife, mother and grandmother of five, passed away on November 19, 2022 at the age of 83 at her home on Okauchee Lake.

She is survived by sister, Louise (Robert) Burg; daughters, Katherine (Mark) Evenson and Heidi (Jim) George; and grandchildren, Jacob, Sydney, Marguerite, Robyn and Christopher. Ed, her husband of 50 years,...