Obituaries

Georganne Wilson-Bellotti

Georganne Wilson-Bellotti

Jun 15, 2022

Georganne Wilson-Bellotti born in Akron, Ohio, and lived most of her life in southeastern Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on June 15th, 2022, lovingly surrounded by her children, son John (Kathleen) Bellotti and daughter Maria (Jonathan) Tiegs. She found great comfort in her final days; finally free of pain while enjoying the company of her children, grand-children, friends, and grand-dogs....

Anthony Kokan

Anthony Kokan

Jun 13, 2022

Anthony Kokan was born March 1, 1930 to Marco and Anna (Nagel) Kokan. He was the 7th of 12 children, and like his brothers and sisters, he attended a one room schoolhouse, Sunnyslope Grade School, which was across the street from their farm house in Pewaukee. Tony married Margaret Hensel on March 7, 1953, and they lived in Waukesha...

Terry H. Pavlet

Terry H. Pavlet

Jun 12, 2022

Terry H. Pavlet, age 65, passed away at his home in Dousman, Wisconsin on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born on August 24, 1956 to Howard and Ruth (Meier) and grew up in Muskego. Terry attended MIAD (Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design) and went on to be a freelance illustrator. He was known in the Milwaukee market...

Dayton "Ray" Mounts

Dayton "Ray" Mounts

Jun 12, 2022

Dayton R. “Ray” Mounts, age 78, passed away at his home in Oconomowoc on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born on September 8, 1943 to Dayton and Lorraine (Hoffman) Mounts in San Antonio. Ray is survived by his wife, Sandra; his daughter, Shelley (David) Hall; grandchildren, Samuel and Lillian Strade; and his sisters, Marilyn French and Shirley Wiesehahn;...

Marshall Bruce Lawson

Marshall Bruce Lawson

Jun 6, 2022

Marshall Bruce Lawson, age 84, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on June 6, 2022. Marshall was born in Lake Park, IA on January 26, 1938 to William and Carrie (nee Northey) Lawson. Marshall is survived by his children, Allen (Ann) Lawson, Crystal (Pete) Lawson Kocian and LaRae (Matt) Lawson Lafrenz; his grandchildren, Kyle (Stefanie) Lawson,...

Mark Gregory Phillips

Mark Gregory Phillips

May 27, 2022

Mark Gregory Phillips, age 72, of Brookfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2022 surrounded by family. He was born on February 10, 1950 to Harris and Doris (Bezio) Phillips in Menominee, Michigan. Mark was clever and inquisitive, he delighted in goldfinches, spring wildflowers, the beauty of nature, and above all else, his family. He had an empathic...

Peter K. Johnson

Peter K. Johnson

May 27, 2022

Peter K. Johnson of Deerfield, Illinois passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin just shy of his 90th birthday. He was born on May 29, 1932 to Leo and Ruth (née Kinnerud) Johnson in Milwaukee. Peter is survived by his wife, Ardith; his three children, Heidi (John) Hallett, Peter L. Johnson and Andrew (Nobuko) Johnson; and...

Wilbur Allen Pieper

Wilbur Allen Pieper

May 21, 2022

Wilbur Allen Pieper, age 77, of Ixonia, entered into his Heavenly Father’s arms on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Park Terrace in Watertown. What a wonderful reunion we imagine! He was born July 11, 1944 in Hustisford to Gerhard and Lois (Moldenhauer) Pieper. Wilbur's love of sports and the outdoors was vast. He was a proud coach for many...

Scott Anthony Mcmillan

Scott Anthony Mcmillan

May 19, 2022

Scott Anthony McMillan of Hartland Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at the age 44 on May 19, 2022. Scott grew up in Troy, Michigan and graduated from Troy High School. Scott was a Certified Arborist, Small Business owner and an alumnus of Waukesha County Technical College. Scott was always up for an adventure and loved to live life to its...

Stanley M. Sawvell

Stanley M. Sawvell

May 18, 2022

Stanley M. Sawvell, age 80, of Oconomowoc, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Angels Grace Hospice. He was born on October 27, 1941 to Mirl and Mabel (Stiemke) Sawvell in Madison. Stanley is survived by his wife, Anne of 13 years; his children, Sherry (Jeffrey) Hollenbeck, Steven (Renee) Sawvell, Megan (Samuel) Edwards; his grandchildren, Brittany (Elijah) Heberlein,...

Kevin Tory

Kevin Tory

May 16, 2022

My love, my husband, my angel ❤. Today our private battle with this horrible disease has come to an end. I’m sorry you and I had to go through this for over 5 years. I’m sorry for the pain it caused you. I’m sorry that our dreams to live together forever were crushed by this horrible disease. You put...

Paul G. Johnson

Paul G. Johnson

May 16, 2022

Paul G. “Rix” and “The Karaoke Kid” Johnson, age 50, passed away at his home on Monday, May 16, 2022. He was born on November 12, 1971 to Byron and Mae (Rukavena) Johnson in Oconomowoc. Paul is survived by his three sisters; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother. Further...

Marlene P. Edinger

Marlene P. Edinger

May 15, 2022

On Sunday, May 15, 2022, heaven received the best angel, Marlene P. Edinger, age 90. She was born on July 10, 1931 to Herman and Isabella (Hardner) Weil in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Marlene is survived by her husband, Walter; her sons, Michael S. Edinger and Steven R. (Jennifer) Edinger; her grandchildren, Mackenzie and Zachary; and her nieces and nephews, Nip...

Jane Wierdsma

Jane Wierdsma

May 15, 2022

Jane Wierdsma (nee Swanton), age 91 of Oconomowoc, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 15, 2022. She was born on May 13, 1931 in Hartford, WI to Harvey and Hazel Swanton. Jane graduated from Oconomowoc High School, where she met her loving husband William (Bill) Wierdsma and celebrated nearly 70 years of marriage. Loving mother...

Howard G. Falk

Howard G. Falk

May 12, 2022

Howard G. Falk, age 98, of Sullivan, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. He was born on March 19, 1924 to George and Isabel (Pettingill) Falk in Milwaukee. Howard is survived by his children, Carolyn (Mike) Lenz, Dale (Jodi) Falk, Marilyn (Mike) Long, William (Jenny) Falk, Christopher (Kris) Falk; his grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in...

Richard Paul Budnik

Richard Paul Budnik

May 12, 2022

Richard Paul Budnik, age 84, passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Pat by his side on May 12, 2022. Dick was born on January 18, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI to Conrad and Gertrude (nee Paepke). Dick is survived by the love of his life of 60 years, Pat; sister, Karen; along with special neighbors and friends. Dick...

Mark D. Neu

Mark D. Neu

May 11, 2022

Mark D. Neu, age 60, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was born December 10, 1961 to Gilbert and Patricia Neu in Oconomowoc. Mark is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his children, Nicki (Eric) Hubatch and Joe (Michelle Vang) Neu; his granddaughter, Harper Hubatch; his siblings, Margaret (Tom Fisher) Neu, Al (Leslie Laabs) Neu, and Sue...

Patricia Katherine Faught

Patricia Katherine Faught

May 11, 2022

Patricia Katherine Faught, age 69, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice with her family by her side on May 11, 2022. Patricia was born on April 15, 1953 in Superior, WI to Bernard and Helen Benka (nee Sonby). Patty is survived by her husband of 19 years, Larry; her step-son Joseph Faught; daughter-in-law, Rena Manriquez; grandchildren Sanders and Seth...

John "Jack" Wichman

John "Jack" Wichman

May 11, 2022

John (Jack) Theodore Wichman, Jr., 96, passed away on May 11, 2022 at Azura Memory Care in Oconomowoc. Jack was born August 4, 1925 TO Pearl Humphrey Wichman and John Wichman, Sr. He grew up on the Wichman family farm, which was established in 1870. He lived there the majority of his life until his health failed in the...

George A. Tarke Iii

George A. Tarke Iii

May 7, 2022

George A. Tarke III, age 69, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 12, 1952 to Jorge and Maria (Pimienta) Tarke II in Havana, Cuba. George is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary; his children, George A. (Sarah) Tarke IV, Katrina M. (Matt Karge) Tarke-Karge; his grandchildren, Peyton...