Obituaries

Peter W. David

Peter W. David

Sep 10, 2021

Peter W. David, age 78, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at his home in Oconomowoc, with his wife and son by his side. He was born to Werner and Ilse David in Hamburg, Germany. Peter is survived by his wife, Erika; his children, Michael (Andrea) David, Mark (Tammi) David, Kerstin (Gabriel) Hulbert; his four grandchildren; his siblings,...

Bentley Joseph Balfanz

Bentley Joseph Balfanz

Sep 8, 2021

Our precious little boy, Bentley Joseph Balfanz, went into the loving arms of Jesus on September 8, 2021. Beloved son of Josh and Katie (nee Adams), Bentley was born on May 6, 2021. Bentley was born at 31 weeks, a true fighter. He underwent multiple surgeries and still came out smiling. Bentley is also survived by his two older...

Nancy Lee Jones

Nancy Lee Jones

Sep 7, 2021

Nancy Lee Jones, age 81, passed away peacefully with her husband and son by her side on September 7, 2021. She was born on June 12, 1940 to George and Violet Oleson in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Nancy is survived by her soulmate and best friend of 62 years, Albert; her son, Craig; her mother, Violet; sisters, Beverly Legg, Barbara (John)...

Joseph Q. Gross

Joseph Q. Gross

Sep 4, 2021

Joseph Gross died peacefully on September 4th, 2021 at Hartland Terrace hospice care surrounded by family. Joe suffered a stroke and died of a broken heart after losing Bernice, the love of his life and wife of 64 years, on May 19th of this year. Joe’s family moved from Kentucky to northern Wisconsin following the death of his father...

Michael S. Gromowski Jr.

Michael S. Gromowski Jr.

Sep 4, 2021

Michael S. Gromowski, Jr. age 37, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, September 4, 2021. He was born February 13, 1984 to Michael and Natalie (Meunier) Gromowski, Sr. in Oconomowoc. Mikey is survived by his children, Kaidence, Baylee and Easton Gromowski; his parents; his sister, Shannon (Paul) Marquardt; his nephew, Grayson and niece (his goddaughter), Avery; his...

Isola Tryphena Millett

Isola Tryphena Millett

Sep 1, 2021

Isola 'Sola' Tryphena (nee Haag) Millett, 89, of Oconomowoc, went to her Eternal Home on September 1, 2021, passing peacefully at Shorehaven with family at her side. Isola was born on April 27, 1932, in the Town of Farmington, Jefferson County, Wisconsin to Lottie (Potter) and Gilbert Haag. The youngest of her family, Isola moved with her parents, 2...

Glenn J Diels

Glenn J Diels

Aug 29, 2021

Glenn Diels, age 74, of Delafield, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Aurora Summit Hospital in Oconomowoc, with his family by his side. He was born April 2, 1947 in Hartford to Lester and Marie (nee Baierl) Diels. Glenn was dedicated to work, retiring after 27 years at Navistar. He then continued to work for Lyons Oil Company...

Suzanne Lois Beaver

Suzanne Lois Beaver

Aug 28, 2021

Suzanne C. Beaver, age 85, of Oconomowoc, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at AngelsGrace Hospice, with her family by her side. She was born September 4, 1935 to Gordon and Lois Campbell. She grew up in Wauwatosa, graduating from Wauwatosa High School. She met her husband, Ron Beaver, and married in April of 1956. She and her husband...

Melvin  "Buzz" Hall

Melvin "Buzz" Hall

Aug 28, 2021

Melvin “Buzz” Hall, age 89, passed away, surrounded by the love of his daughters on August 28, 2021. Melvin was born on July 17, 1932 to Max Hall and Regina Hanke (nee Baumann) in Waukesha, WI. Melvin is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Shirley; and sister, Betty Ann Domkee. Melvin is survived by his daughters,...

Gerald Casimir Czemierys

Gerald Casimir Czemierys

Aug 22, 2021

Gerald C. Czemierys, age 87, of Dousman, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Azura Memory Care Assisted Living in Oconomowoc, WI. He was born December 6, 1933 to Jack and Mary Stella Czemierys, in West Allis, WI. He grew up in West Allis, where he was a straight A student, all the way from 1st grade through 12th...

Calvin Garth  Rolbiecki Dobson

Calvin Garth Rolbiecki Dobson

Aug 21, 2021

Calvin Garth Rolbiecki Dobson passed away at his home on August 21, 2021. He was born on April 20, 1983 in Oconomowoc, WI to Steven Dobson and Mona Rolbiecki. Calvin attended school in Ixonia and Oconomowoc. Cal loved life, and loved beyond compare, his daughter, Nevaeh. Cal enjoyed snowboarding, skateboarding, fishing, playing baseball, and drawing. He was a master...

Frederick Mickel Skerpca

Frederick Mickel Skerpca

Aug 21, 2021

Frederick Mickel Skerpca, age 83, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021. He was born September 12, 1937 in Wauwatosa to Anthony Skerpca and Mary Zakaj. Fred was humble, quiet and sweet with the cutest smile. He played piano most of his life, enjoying classical music, Bach being his favorite. He served in the United States Army and later retired...

Robert J. Schultz

Robert J. Schultz

Aug 18, 2021

Robert J. Schultz of Nashotah, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Aurora Hospital in Summit. He was born on March 29, 1942 to Robert and Velma (King) Schultz in Marshfield. Bob is survived by his wife, Carol; his children, Carla, Jeanne (Scott), Lisa; his grandchildren, Ashleigh (Anthony), Alexandria (Tyler), Ciara, Matthew, Jackson, Lila and Isabelle;...

Jack A. Kresse

Jack A. Kresse

Aug 17, 2021

Jack A. Kresse of Sullivan, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital. He was born on June 30, 1944 to Arthur and Helen Kresse in Milwaukee. Jack is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara; his children, Karen Kresse, Diana (Tom) Paul; granddaughter, Grace; his sister, Jean (Norm) Ruddock as well as cousins,...

Laurel Andres

Laurel Andres

Aug 14, 2021

Laurel Andres of Oconomowoc, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 14th at Angels Grace Hospice. She was born on August 20, 1938 to Lawrence and Irma (Strache) Andres in Waukesha. Laurel is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Cary) Bradley and Kelly (Ken) Young; grandchildren, Chelsea Hoisington and Parker (Jessica Degner) Hoisington; great-grandchildren, Myah Rose Anstett, Stella Kay...

Jason Michael Hannon

Jason Michael Hannon

Aug 14, 2021

Jason M. Hannon, age 36, of Oconomowoc, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born December 13, 1984 in Menomonee Falls, to Richard Hannon and Juli Natzke. He lived in Oconomowoc from a young age, and graduated from Oconomowoc High School. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, ATVing, and...

Charlotte E. Vilter

Charlotte E. Vilter

Aug 13, 2021

Charlotte E. Vilter passed away peacefully August 13th from complications of dementia at Angels Grace at the age of 87. Born Charlotte Emma Anna Berkoben on December 16, 1933 in the state of New York where she grew up. She lived in Florida, then moved to California where she met and married Tom Vilter 32 years ago. They moved...

Gail L. Schaefer

Gail L. Schaefer

Aug 13, 2021

Gail L. Schaefer, age 81, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Angels Grace Hospice. She was born on March 27, 1940 to Darrell and Agnes (Carlson) Smith in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gail is survived by her husband, Ken; her children, Janet Schaefer and Jane (Brian Cain) Schaefer; grandchildren, Dan (Becky) Mengel, Alex (Danielle) Mengel, Sarah Cain, Stephen Cain,...

Anthony Knutowski

Anthony Knutowski

Aug 7, 2021

Anthony Knutowski passed away on August 7th, 2021 at age 66 in Madison, WI. He was born on March 8th, 1955. Loving father of Dustin (Stephanie) Knutowski. Loving Grandfather of Trey and Ezra Knutowski. Loving Brother of Tommy Knutowski (Waukesha), Mitch (Myong) Knutowski of Georgetown, KY, and sister Kelly Knutowski of Madison, WI. He will be sadly missed by...

Bonnie June Ali

Bonnie June Ali

Aug 4, 2021

Bonnie June Ali, age 76, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on August 4, 2021. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 7, 1945 to the late Andrew and Bernice Gunn. Bonnie is survived by her soulmate and best friend of over 60 years, Lynn Noel Ali; her beautiful children, Laura Lynn (Timothy) McComis,...