Obituaries

Kim Michael Goelz

Kim Michael Goelz

Jan 13, 2026

Kim Michael Goelz, 75, departed peacefully on January 13, 2026. Kim was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 3, 1950 to Herbert Goelz and Beverly O'Connell (nee: Wessell).

Kim is survived by his son Michael (Catherine); siblings Kevin (Sally) and Karen (Phil); and mother Beverly, along with other family, friends, and his cat Quail, who will all miss him dearly. He...

Deborah Kay Schultz

Deborah Kay Schultz

Jan 13, 2026

Deborah Kay Schultz, age 61, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026. Deb was born in Denver, Colorado.

Deb is survived by her husband Darrell; brother Jeff (Angela) Amans; sister Cristi (Al) Dorsett; and many other friends and family. She is preceded in death by her parents Delbert and Maxine Amans.

Deb had a love for life and people. She had a...

Patricia "Patti" Ellen Schwenn

Patricia "Patti" Ellen Schwenn

Jan 13, 2026

Patricia “Patti” Ellen Schwenn, age 77, passed away on January 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to family.

Patti was, above all else, a person who strongly believed in family. Family was the center of her world. A place where love was shared freely, support was constant, and memories were made to last a lifetime....

John McKelvy Lentz

John McKelvy Lentz

Jan 11, 2026

John McKelvy Lentz, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, John was proud to live and grow up in the Pittsburgh area. He loved hoagies and cheering for the Steelers. He was a graduate of the University of Dayton and earned his MBA from Northwestern...

Helga Gisela Bridgeman

Helga Gisela Bridgeman

Jan 11, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helga Gisela Bridgeman, who left this world peacefully on January 11, 2026, just nine days shy of her 82nd birthday. Born on January 20, 1944, in Hannover, Germany, Helga immigrated to the United States in 1963, where she fulfilled her dream of becoming a proud American citizen, an accomplishment...

Dorothy M. Binns

Dorothy M. Binns

Jan 10, 2026

Dorothy M. Binns, age 96 of Oconomowoc, WI passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born June 18, 1929 in South Wayne, WI, the daughter of Charles and Helma (Hanson) DeNure. Dorothy was born and raised in the South Wayne area where she graduated from South Wayne High School. She was...

Warren Richard Mutsch

Warren Richard Mutsch

Jan 9, 2026

Warren (Richard) Mutsch, age 62, of Oconomowoc, WI found peace on January 9, 2026 after a long courageous battle with DIPG (brainstem cancer) which he approached with grace, humor, and inspiring positivity for over 11 years. Warren was born in Milwaukee, WI on January 28, 1963. Warren attended Greenfield High School, Class of 1981, where he excelled on the pitchers...

Donna Sue Kuehl

Donna Sue Kuehl

Jan 9, 2026

It is with deep love and sadness that Donna Sue Kuehl passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on January 9, 2026 at the age of 70. Donna was born in Lawrence, Kansas on November 21, 1955 to Neal and Edna Rist.

Donna had a love of cooking and baking, that brought her family together. She was famous for her delicious cheesecakes and other numerous...

Jean Kathleen Schlundt

Jean Kathleen Schlundt

Jan 8, 2026

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Kathleen Schlundt, who went to be with the Lord on January 8th, 2026, at the age of 64.

Jean was born on January 1st, 1962, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to James and Gail Smith. She lived a life defined by selflessness, compassion, and unwavering faith. Jean had a...

Robert L. Haley

Robert L. Haley

Jan 6, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert L. Haley, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on January 6, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on July 21, 1934, in Wilkes Barre, PA, Robert-affectionately known as "Bob"-spent his life embodying compassion, innovation, and an unwavering dedication to those he loved.

Growing up...

Joseph "Joe" Kitelinger

Joseph "Joe" Kitelinger

Jan 6, 2026

Joseph “Joe” Kitelinger, age 52, of Dousman, Wisconsin, formerly of Livingston, Wisconsin passed away after a valiant fight with cancer on January 6, 2026. 

In his final days, Joe gave his last and most meaningful gift to his girlfriend Lisa, his siblings, and his children—a true Kitelinger “slumber party” filled with stories, unforgettable memories, belly laughs, hugs, and tears. He truly...

Pauline Schweiner

Pauline Schweiner

Jan 5, 2026

Pauline Schweiner passed peacefully on January 5th, 2026, two weeks short of her 92nd birthday, January 18th 1934. She was born in England to Albert Augustus Banyon and Florence Maud Skillern. Pauline married Roland Kotowski in 1952. She later married Norman Schweiner in 1972. Pauline loved to sew, knit, craft, and cook.

Pauline and her husband Norm had a series of...

Gwendolyn "Angie" Hibbard

Gwendolyn "Angie" Hibbard

Jan 4, 2026

Gwendolyn Angenelle Hibbard passed away peacefully January 4th at her home in Oconomowoc, WI surrounded by those who loved her. She was almost 96 years old. Known to many as “Angie” she was quietly and humbly grounded in her faith, family and ever dedicated to living a life of integrity.

Angie was born Gwendolyn Angenelle Langley in Lytle, TX on February...

Jerome Walter Foltz

Jerome Walter Foltz

Jan 1, 2026

Jerome (Bert) Foltz

Jerome Foltz age 88 of Dousman, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026. He was born at home on November 6, 1937 to Phillip and Tharsilla Foltz. Jerome is survived by his children Michael (Ann) Foltz, Thomas Foltz, Debbie (Geoff) Moyse, Denise Foltz and Dennis (Carol) Foltz. His grandchildren, Kevin (Carly) and Colin Foltz, Corey, Gavin, Jason and...

David Henry Skrenes

David Henry Skrenes

Dec 31, 2025

David passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025 at 3:45am at Towner Crest in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

David was born on October 15,1937 to Hank and Val Skrenes, in Madison Wisconsin.

David was married to Rosalee Berg Skrenes, in 1956. Together they shared 66 years of a life well lived.

David and Rosalee became members of the Baha’i Faith in 1964. This decision influenced...

Glenn Arthur Schmidt

Glenn Arthur Schmidt

Dec 31, 2025

Glenn Arthur Schmidt, a devoted husband, father, son, and grandfather, passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on December 31, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born on February 26, 1942, to parents Walter and Myrtle (Seidel) Schmidt. He was a loving husband to Mary Elizabeth Schmidt for 58 years, and she stayed by his side up...

David Lowell Olson

David Lowell Olson

Dec 29, 2025

David Lowell Olson, a devoted husband, father and son, passed away at home on December 29, 2025 at the age of 83. He was born on August 4, 1942 to parents, Halvor and Alma Olson.

David's journey began in Nashotah, where he attended grade school from 1948 to 1956, followed by Arrowhead High School from 1956 to 1960. He continued his...

Gary Everett Kretschmer

Gary Everett Kretschmer

Dec 26, 2025

Gary Everett Kretschmer, age 69, entered his eternal home on December 26, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Gary was born on January 24, 1956, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, to Kurt and Paula Kretschmer. He was the fourth of five children. He graduated from Arrowhead High School in 1974, and soon entered the workforce, working for his father as a carpenter, where he...

Donna Lu Rosek

Donna Lu Rosek

Dec 26, 2025

Born to eternal life on December 26, 2025, at the age of 73. She was born on April 12, 1952, the daughter of Donald and Bernadine (Brzezinski) Boll. Loving wife of husband Jerry Grambow, mother of Matthew (Melissa) and James (Tammy) Rosek and Grandma to her grandchildren. Donna is further survived by other relatives and many friends.

Donna enjoyed working in...

James "Jim" Peter Hausmann

James "Jim" Peter Hausmann

Dec 24, 2025

James “Jim” Hausmann, age 78, of Pewaukee Lake, passed away on Christmas Eve, leaving a legacy of love and joy. His passing on that day feels almost fitting, as Christmas Eve was always one of the most joyful nights of the year in the Hausmann home. It was a night filled with friends, food, laughter, and an open door for...