Obituaries

Aug 30, 2022

Rose Ann Gaspard (nee Janatowski), age 87, passed away surrounded by her family on August 30, 2022. Rose was born on April 29, 1935 in Wauwatosa, WI to Ferdinand and Pearl (nee Sobczak) Janatowski. Rose is survived by her two sons, Darren (Lissette) and Jason (Raechel); grandchildren, Ashley Rose (Gavin) Rupple, Anthony Gaspard, Brett Gaspard and Vanessa Gaspard; great-grandchild,...

Aug 28, 2022

James “Jim” Bauer, 76, of Delafield, was born on August 10, 1946 and passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2022. Jim is survived by the love of his life, Mary Falk.

Jim was the son of Beverly and Edward Bauer. He is survived by a brother, Chuck (Maggie) Bauer, and a sister, Cathy (Scott) Matters. He is...

Aug 27, 2022

Brian Carl Wochele, age 48, husband, dad, and friend extraordinaire, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 27, 2022. Brian was born in Milwaukee, WI to Ronald and Kathleen (nee Wick) on June 7, 1974.

Brian is survived by the love of his life, Andrea; his two strong, beautiful daughters, Ainsley and Ellie; his fur babies,...

Aug 27, 2022

Jackie L. Schaefer, age 87, passed away peacefully in Naples, FL on August 27, 2022. Jackie was born on September 16, 1934 to Henry and Clara Smith (nee Sagan) in Chicago, IL.

Jackie is survived by her children, Susan (Bruce) Kurkiewicz and Tim Schaefer; her grandchild, Adam; great-grandchildren, Emery and Eli; sisters, Carol and Donna Ludwig; along...

Aug 23, 2022

Alan Douglas Parker, age 76, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice on August 23, 2022. Alan was born in Wellsville, NY on September 21, 1945 to Bert and Geraldine (nee Ryan) Parker. Alan is survived by the love of his life, Diana; his furry companions, Lucy and Zoe; along with all of his loving friends, colleagues and students. Alan...

Aug 22, 2022

Jack Marshall Strunsee, Sr. took his fastest and loudest hotrod and drag-raced across the finish line, August 22, 2022 to be with his wife Eileen (née Szablweski), his parents Louis and Dorothy Strunsee, sister Sharon Aweau (née Strunsee), best friend Wally Pontell, and all others that were waiting to welcome him home. Jack was a veteran of the US...

Aug 21, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” J. Foust, age 79, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 2, 1942 to John and Florence (Kemp) Foust in Dubuque, Iowa. Jerry was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Upon graduating from Manchester High School, he proudly served in the U.S Army at Camp Century...

Aug 19, 2022

David (Dave) Eugene Marvin passed away August 19th in Oconomowoc, WI at age 88. David was born June 26, 1934, in Pecatonica, IL to Donald and Dorothy (nee Hamm) Marvin. David lived his younger years in Beaver Dam, WI and Le Sueur, MN. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1952. In 1957, David married his wife of...

Aug 18, 2022

William (Bill) George Wierdsma, 91, passed away peacefully on August 18th 2022, at AngelsGrace hospice in Oconomowoc, WI. He was born on July 9, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI to Oliver William Wierdsma and Tena Potgeter Wierdsma. Loving father of Steven (Sandy) Wierdsma, Kathy (Tim) Koenigs, and David Wierdsma (Destina Ragano); proud grandfather of Jason (Jamie) Wierdsma, Kristy (John) White,...

Aug 18, 2022

Renee Louise Wittkopp, age 64, passed away on August 18, 2022 after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. Renee was born in Oconomowoc, WI on June 2, 1958 to Robert and Alice Mae Wittkopp. Renee is survived by her daughter, Shay Larsing from Colorado; brother, Jim (Rhonda) Wittkopp from Oconomowoc; loving fiancé, David Yatzeck from Waukesha; step-brother,...

Aug 16, 2022

Donna Lloyd Gardner died peacefully among her children at Angel’s Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc on August 16, 2022. Donna was born on October 14, 1929 in Rocky River, OH to Norman (dec. 1965) and Eva Lloyd (dec. 1972) and graduated from Wesleyan College in Macon, GA. In January 1954 she married John Gardner in Cleveland, OH. Donna was preceded...

Aug 13, 2022

James Stewart Hyde, 90, of Dousman, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on August 13, 2022, after a brief illness. Jim was born in Mitchell, South Dakota, in 1932 to Melvin and Claudia Hyde. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa, and received a BS in physics in 1954 and a PhD in solid-state physics in...

Aug 12, 2022

James A. Garber, age 67 of Dousman WI, went to be with the Lord, or as Jim would say kicked the bucket, on August 12, 2022 shortly after diagnosis of an aggressive liver cancer. James is survived by his beloved wife Debbie of 48 years, his son’s Jeremy (Daughter in law Angela) and Josh, and grandchildren Mackenzie and Jack,...

Aug 9, 2022

Dr. Robert William Krieger, age 73, of Hartland, moved to Heaven on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 peacefully at his home. He was born on May 21, 1949 to Alvin and Georgean (Bell) Krieger in Milwaukee. Bob is survived by his wife, Debra (Brown); their children, Gretchen (Mark) Bahr, Eliott (Sarah) Krieger, William (Alyson) Krieger; his 10 grandchildren; his siblings,...

Aug 6, 2022

Sheila Ruth Schultz, age 90, of Oconomowoc, peacefully passed away on August 6, 2022 at home with family and close friend, Deb. She was born on July 22, 1932 to Harry V. and Agnes O. (Letherer) Lawler in Saginaw, Michigan. Sheila is survived by her children, Becky (Bill) Kubehl, Paul, Laura (John) Falk, Gary (Carol) and Eileen; her daughter-in-law,...

Aug 5, 2022

Richard “Rick” C. Rice, age 71, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on August 5, 2022. Rick was born on March 7, 1951 in Waukesha, WI to Edward and Shirley (nee Esler). Rick is survived by the love of his life, Mary; children, Melissa (Josh) Grimm and Nicholas (Aimee); grandchildren, Genevieve, Brooklyn, Connor, Callia, Greysen, Leopold...

Aug 3, 2022

D. Stuart Briscoe, longtime pastor of Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin, passed away of natural causes on August 3, 2022 in Summit, Wisconsin at the age of 91. Stuart and his wife, Jill, and their three children left their native England in 1970 and came to Wisconsin where he was the senior pastor of Elmbrook Church for the next...

Aug 2, 2022

Patrick Lawrence Keating, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 2, 2022. Pat was born on October 5, 1935 in St. Paul, MN to Joseph and Margaret (nee Hoye) Keating. Pat is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Joan; his beautiful daughters, Lisa (Phil) Brudos, Quenby (Darrell) Roth, Krissy (Erik) Lange, Colleen (Bill)...

Aug 1, 2022

Stephen F. Koetters, age 69, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville. He was born on July 23, 1953 to Valentino and Marion (Marquardt) Koetters in Milwaukee. Steve is survived by his wife, Patricia.

Jul 31, 2022

Dr. Theodore “Ted” E. Rose, age 91, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Compass Point in Dousman. He was born on May 11, 1931 to Herman and Martha (Hoyer) Rose in Queens, New York. Ted is survived by his daughter-in-law, Deb Cox; his extended Stern family: Stern’s, Blieds, Tags, and Zakovecs; by the Richard T. Rose family...