Obituaries

Donald Ranta

Donald Ranta

Jun 3, 2021

Donald Ranta, age 84, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Don was born on April 14, 1937 in Michigan to Hjalmer and Lempi Ranta. He married to Barbara Landon in 1960. They made their home in Oconomowoc where they raised three children, Jeffrey Ranta, Mike (Kelly) Ranta and Lori (Darren) Johnson. Donald and Barbara retired and moved to...

John Blazevic

John Blazevic

Jun 2, 2021

John Blazevic, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lois. John is survived by his son, Arthur; his dear friend, Patricia; and his nieces and nephews. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021 in the Chapel at Holy Cross...

Trudy H Wille

Trudy H Wille

May 29, 2021

Gertrude “Trudy” H. Wille, 71, of Oconomowoc, passed away Saturday May 29, 2021 at Angels Grace Hospice with her family by her side, after a hard-fought battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was born on December 12, 1949 in Marquette, MI, to Fred and Gwendolen (Millward) Hansen. She graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1967, where she met the...

Genevieve Grace Hulsopple

Genevieve Grace Hulsopple

May 27, 2021

We would love to invite our Friends and Family to join us for a Memorial Service in Evie's honor. The Service will be held at the Oconomowoc Community Center (Lower Level) on Sunday, June 6th @ 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers or gifts, we would like to support Children's Hospital of Wisconsin & their continued research & efforts...

Patricia A. Lodes

Patricia A. Lodes

May 27, 2021

At age 80 she passed peacefully with grace and dignity -- just the way she lived her beautiful life. Every life has its ups and downs, and even a few downright stops, but she always took them on with that same grace and so much strength, all while continuing to share endless love and laughter with her family. She...

Jeannine A. Spoerl

Jeannine A. Spoerl

May 26, 2021

Jeannine A. Spoerl, of Ixonia, Wisconsin, age 78, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 4, 1942 to Stanley and Lorraine (Pfeil) Stas in Milwaukee. Jeanie was united in marriage to her husband, Bob, in 1962. She is survived by her husband; and children, Steven (Teri) and...

Dennis "Mel" Luck

Dennis "Mel" Luck

May 25, 2021

Dennis “Mel” “Melby” Luck, of Reeseville, age 63, found peace on May 25, 2021 from complications of MS. He was born on May 12, 1958 in Oconomowoc to Dean and Mardene Luck. Mel spent many years as a meat cutter at neighboring Sentry and Piggly Wiggly stores. Mel was one of the “good guys” with a big heart that...

John Scannell Gardner

John Scannell Gardner

May 25, 2021

John Scannell Gardner, age 92, of Dousman, Wisconsin, died peacefully on May 25, 2021. John was born on September 16, 1928 in Ashland, Wisconsin to Milton and Alyce Gardner. He graduated from Northwestern University School of Engineering in 1951. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy during...

Dorothy Mae Gilbert

Dorothy Mae Gilbert

May 25, 2021

DELAFIELD - Dorothy M. Gilbert, age 85, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at her home. She was born January 5, 1936 to Lloyd J. and Dorothy Stapleton. She grew up in North Lake, WI, and graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1954. She was an avid fan of the Brewers, Packers, and Notre Dame sports. On May 4,...

Richard Ben Spilger

Richard Ben Spilger

May 24, 2021

Richard "Dick" B. Spilger, age 89, of Oconomowoc, entered into the Lord's arms on Monday, May 24, 2021. He was born on January 22, 1932 to Ben and Pauline (Schulz) Spilger in Milwaukee. Dick is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Lois (nee Never); his devoted daughter, Kim (Duane) Koski; his dear daughter-in-law, Deb (Kent) Zunker; his...

Patricia J Prochnow

Patricia J Prochnow

May 23, 2021

Patricia J. Prochnow, of Woodbridge died Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Stafford Hospital, Stafford, Virginia after a brief illness. She was born April 28, 1933, in Milwaukee, daughter of George and Verna Kubal. She was a resident of Prince William County for over 45 years, worked at Hechinger as a Bookkeeper for 30 years, and was a member and...

Richard F. Schulte

Richard F. Schulte

May 16, 2021

Richard F. Schulte, age 82 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 16, 2021. Rich was born to Raymond and Marie (nee Metz) Schulte on July 10, 1938 in Elm Grove, WI. Rich is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judy; his children Rich (Susan) Schulte of Oconomowoc, Debbi (Carl) Brehm of...

Doris Elaine Bolingbroke

Doris Elaine Bolingbroke

May 16, 2021

Doris Elaine Bolingbroke (nee Tidd), age 92, passed away in her sleep early May 16, 2021. Doris is survived by her children, John (Joan) Bolingbroke of Houston, Texas and Nance (Aaron) Horn of Dousman; her four grandchildren, Christy Bolingbroke of Akron, Ohio, John (Ania) Bolingbroke Jr of Monroe, Connecticut, Allison (Nick) Rindt of New Berlin and Mindy Horn of...

Janet L. Kloss

Janet L. Kloss

May 14, 2021

Janet L. Kloss, of Oconomowoc, age 76, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 14, 2021. She was born on April 13, 1945 to Walter and Stella (Loppnow) Tesch in Oconomowoc. Janet is survived by her husband, James; her children, Scott (Kati), Kevin (Kris), T.J. (Haley) and Matthew; her grandchildren, Ashley, Natalie and McKenna. She was preceded...

Lorraine E. Ziety

Lorraine E. Ziety

May 12, 2021

Lorraine E. Ziety, age 96, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2021. She was born on April 12, 1925 in Wauwatosa, WI to Edwin and Rose Morall (nee Hartman). Lorraine is survived by her children, Thomas (Arlene) and James (Jill); grandchildren, Mark (Becca) and Stephanie; great grandchildren, Emma and Carson; nieces, nephew and many other family and friends. Lorraine...

Dennis W. Ruenzel

Dennis W. Ruenzel

May 12, 2021

Dennis Ruenzel, age 78 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2021. He was born to L. Donald and Ruth Ruenzel (nee Wuerch) on May 29th, 1942. Dennis is survived by his son, Jeff Ruenzel of California and daughter, Cindy (Kevin) Pagenkopf of Oconomowoc; grandson, Mason Pagenkopf; sister, Jan (Mike) McDaniel; nephews, Steven McDaniel and David (Ammie) McDaniel;...

Kathy Sue Roach

Kathy Sue Roach

Apr 30, 2021

Kathy Sue Roach, 66, Waukesha, WI, daughter of Jack and Dorothy Willis was born March 26th, 1955 in Wichita, Kansas and departed this life to be with her Savior on April 30, 2021 surrounded by family at her home in Waukesha. Kathy was preceded in death by both her Mother and Father. She is survived by her loving husband,...

Fay Suzan Pardun

Fay Suzan Pardun

Apr 28, 2021

Fay Suzan Pardun, age 76, of Hartland, WI, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born September 24, 1944 in Milwaukee to John and Gertrude Herman. She is survived by her 7 children, Kim (Jonah Roberts) Pardun, James (Deana) Pardun, Timothy (Michelle) Pardun, Terry (Alaina Pease) Pardun, John (Michelle) Pardun, Kenneth...

Richard Lyle Mcnutt

Richard Lyle Mcnutt

Apr 23, 2021

Richard McNutt, 65, of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on April 22nd, 2021. Richard was born in Oconto Falls, WI in 1955 to Gilbert and Margie McNutt. He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert. He was the oldest of seven siblings, Margie, Marsha, Dale, Guy, Scott, and Mical. He is survived by his daughter, Chaundra Higginson (Garratt...

Gary Edward Goldbeck

Gary Edward Goldbeck

Apr 22, 2021

Gary Edward Goldbeck, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 22, 2021. Gary was born in Milwaukee, WI on February 27, 1942 to Edward and Marguerite (nee Hohler) Goldbeck. Gary is survived by his children Brandon (Rachel) Goldbeck, Todd (Jodi) Goldbeck; his grandchildren, Isabella, Madison, Tate and Tanner; sister Joan (Erv) Julien; along with many...