Obituaries

Berdine June Mumper

Berdine June Mumper

Jan 31, 2022

Berdine June Mumper has gone to rest with the angels. Born in a farmhouse near Unity, Wisconsin, on August 9, 1944, Berdine died in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, following a short illness, on January 31, 2022, at the age of 77. She is survived by her devoted husband of 48 years, Jim Mumper; brothers Ron (Diane), Don (Christine), and Jim (Shirley)...

Ellen R. Johnson

Ellen R. Johnson

Jan 31, 2022

Ellen R. Johnson, age 81, went home to the Lord on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Evin of Oconomowoc. She was born on March 28, 1940 in Round Lake, MN to Gilbert and Alice (Stryker) Berg. Ellen is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Johnson; her children, Jill (John) Van Susteren and Kristi Johnson; her grandchildren, Julia, Lucas and...

Rosajean Oschmann

Rosajean Oschmann

Jan 30, 2022

RosaJean Oschmann, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2022. She was born on December 13, 1939 in Iowa City, IA to Donald and Ruth Barnard (nee Hubbs). RosaJean is survived by her children, Susan Nufer, Gail Oschmann, Keith (Julie) Oschmann, Craig (Sandra) Oschmann, Van (Donna) Oschmann and Linda Zwieg; grandchildren, Richard Nutter, Keith Oschmann Jr., Travis Oschmann,...

Elizabeth Korponai

Elizabeth Korponai

Jan 27, 2022

Elizabeth Korponai, age 96, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc. She was born on March 24, 1925 in Hungary. Elizabeth is survived by her son, Sandor (Mary Ann) Korponai; daughter-in-law, Sharon Korponai; grandchildren, Rachel (Spencer) Sheppard, Danyelle (George) O’Driscoll, Sandor Korponai and Michele (Eric) Korponai-Hale; great-grandchildren, August Gelting, Payton O’Driscoll, Reese O’Driscoll, Ava Sheppard,...

Lorena "Lory" Dickson

Lorena "Lory" Dickson

Jan 27, 2022

Lorena “Lory” Dickson, of Dousman, age 89, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. She was born on August 13, 1932 to Thomas and Florence (Nutter) Brown in Saxman, West Virginia. Lorena is survived by children, Marsha Kim (Paul) Neumann, Sara Kay (Kenneth) Graham, James Edwin Dickson, Jr., Thomas Lee (Toni) Dickson; grandchildren, Jennifer Graham (Christopher) Reinsel, Bradley (Karissa)...

George M. Laugerman

George M. Laugerman

Jan 26, 2022

George M. Laugerman, age 76, experienced a sudden massive brain hemorrhage/stroke on January 23, 2022 and passed away on January 26, 2022 with his family by his side. George was born in Toledo, OH on March 4, 1945 to Edward and Florence Laugerman. George is survived by his loving wife of nearly 55 years, Bonnie; his son, Ryan (Kim...

Juanita M. Newman

Juanita M. Newman

Jan 26, 2022

Juanita M. Newman, age 102, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. She was born on March 14, 1919 to Samuel Mills and Clara (Arnold) Hey in Waukesha. Juanita is survived by her 8 children, Annette Sather, Suzanne (Duane) Marklein, Ardith (Tom) Bergerud, Shirley (Greg) Harrold, Larry Newman, John (Cathy) Newman, Mark Newman and Paul (Lisa) Newman; her...

Steven Gibbs

Steven Gibbs

Jan 26, 2022

Steven Gibbs was born August 20th, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Robert and Ruth Gibbs. After a long, nearly two year battle with cancer, he was promoted to eternal life to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 26th, 2022. He was surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband of 52 years to his high...

David Carl Meyer

David Carl Meyer

Jan 24, 2022

David Carl Meyer passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 24, 2022 at the age of 92. He was born to Lester and Edna Meyer in the farm house in Sullivan where he grew up. Dave started his life as a farmer, but became a businessman at an early age starting LW Meyer and Son and selling lawn...

Anthony Richard Shumway

Anthony Richard Shumway

Jan 22, 2022

Anthony Richard Shumway, passed away Saturday, January 22nd, 2022, in the presence of his loving wife, Aleta, of 29 years and two children. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Against all odds, he was determined to continue his battle with cancer in order to meet his first grandchild. He was proud to hold her in his arms....

Kenneth A. Brandt

Kenneth A. Brandt

Jan 22, 2022

Kenneth A. Brandt, age 80, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born on August 26, 1941. Ken was a master gardener, and he and Kent helped set up the Waukesha Memorial Hospital garden. Ken loved working behind the counter at The House of Simon-Brandt, a bakery and flower shop in Dousman and Delafield. He was a...

Teresa Anne Ihde

Teresa Anne Ihde

Jan 20, 2022

Ihde, Teresa Anne – Mum left us and joined her husband, Gary Ihde, in heaven on January 20, 2022, at the age of 75. Born Teresa Anne Whyte to James and Winifred Whyte in Buckhaven, Fife, Scotland on October 16, 1946, Mum grew up living life with her own rules. At a young age, Mum moved from home to...

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...