Obituaries

Mary Ellen Thompson

Mary Ellen Thompson

Jan 5, 2021

Mary Ellen Thompson of Dousman, age 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 20, 1944 to Fritz and Annie (Draskovich) Juers in Hales Corners. Mary Ellen is survived by her husband of 52 years, James; her daughter, Tammy; her grandson, Christian; sister, Carol Weidenfeller; brother, Carl Juers; and...

James William Hetzel

James William Hetzel

Jan 5, 2021

James William Hetzel, age 66, found peace on January 5, 2021. He was born on June 1, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI to Gordon and Delores (nee Schneider) Hetzel. Jim worked for Briggs & Stratton for over 30 years as a Technician and worked at Trace-A-Matic for 10 years before he retired. He proudly served as a Volunteer Firefighter for...

Mark A. Falkowski

Mark A. Falkowski

Jan 3, 2021

Mark A. Falkowski of Watertown, age 35, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison with his parents at his side. He was born on April 3rd, 1985 to Tina (Paoli) and James Falkowski in Oconomowoc. Mark was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer at the age of three. The doctors said one in three...

Virginia "Ginny" L. Gallauer

Virginia "Ginny" L. Gallauer

Jan 1, 2021

Born in Superior, WI, on February 27. 1929, Ginny, 91, passed away in Oconomowoc on New Years Day, 2021, due to complications of COVID 19. Ginny was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Carl R. Gallauer, and is survived by children William Gallauer (Pam), Jeanne Todd (Scott), Kathryn Langer (Larry), and Hans Gallauer (Pam). Also survived...

Lois Marie Aukerman

Lois Marie Aukerman

Dec 30, 2020

Lois Marie Aukerman of Petoskey, Michigan passed away on December 30th , 2020 at Clearview Home in Delafield, Wisconsin. All arrangements have been made by Pagenkopf Funeral Home in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, www.pagenkopf.com. Lois was born in Jackson, Michigan in 1930, and was raised by her adoptive parents, Frances and Harry Monroe Aukerman, along with their sons Harry Jr., Carl,...

John H. Reed

John H. Reed

Dec 29, 2020

John H. Reed, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Angels Grace Hospice. He was born on January 29, 1928 to Estella (Mitchell) Knowles and Walter Knowles. John is survived by his children, Donna (Dale) Wegner, Linda (Vern) Schultz, Michael (Barb), Gregory, Tammie (Willie) Albert, Becky Reed (friend, Terry), Peggy (Jerry) Liesener; his daughter-in-law, Karen; and...

Van K. Mehlos

Van K. Mehlos

Dec 29, 2020

Van K. Mehlos of Waukesha, age 69, passed away on December 29, 2020. He was born on April 19, 1951 to Ralph and Dorothy (Pastor) Mehlos in Waukesha. He is a graduate of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Van is survived by his siblings, Marshal Mehlos, Lon Kent and Debbie Mehlos; three nephews: Andrew, James and Keenan Mehlos; two nieces, Tiffany...

David Bruce Bertino

David Bruce Bertino

Dec 27, 2020

David Bruce Bertino, age 63, entered the Kingdom of God on December 27, 2020. David was born on July 18, 1957 in Westerly, Rhode Island. He graduated from Burnt Hills High School in Ballston Lake, New York in 1975. Following graduation David joined the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Senior Master Sergent before retiring in 2001...

Judith "Judy" A. Leonard

Judith "Judy" A. Leonard

Dec 27, 2020

Judith “Judy” A. Leonard age 83, of Oconomowoc, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and a brief diagnosis with COVID-19. Judy is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, Don E. Leonard. She is also survived by her brother Chico (Sally) Holiday, her loving daughter Kathy (Carl) Mercier and daughter-in-law...

Dennis W. Strohkirch

Dennis W. Strohkirch

Dec 22, 2020

Dennis W. Strohkirch, age 78, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice on December 22, 2020. He was born in Wausau, WI on April 13, 1942 to Walter and Laverne Strohkirch. Dennis was a great provider for his family. He enjoyed spending time up north at the trailer. He had a love for gardening and a great sense of “dad...

Thomas Lyons

Thomas Lyons

Dec 21, 2020

Hartland, WI - Thomas Lyons, 66, passed away on December 21st, 2020. He will be remembered and dearly missed by his beloved wife of 41 years, Catherine Lyons (Weiss). Loving father of James and John Lyons. He is survived by his dear family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Bud and Rosemary Lyons. Tom received his B.A....

Beverly J. Borchardt

Beverly J. Borchardt

Dec 21, 2020

Beverly J. Borchardt, age 90, of Town of Ashippun, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Towner Crest Memory Care, with her family by her side. She was born July 13, 1930 in Juneau, WI to Rudolph and Minnie Haldeman. On May 8, 1948 she married Ernie Borchardt, who passed in 2016. Together they raised four children: Betty (Bob)...

Sandra Kay Falkner

Sandra Kay Falkner

Dec 17, 2020

Sandra K. Falkner of Sussex, WI passed away and went to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on 12/17/20 @ 4:47pm after a long courageous battle with an illness. Sandy was helped, encouraged and supported by numerous friends and family during every stage of her illness. Sandy always had a positive attitude and did...

Suzanne A.  Alberti

Suzanne A. Alberti

Dec 16, 2020

Suzanne A. Alberti passed away at home on December 16, 2020 at the age of 67. She was born in Madison, WI on December 17, 1952 to Eugene and Mary (nee Hartman) Adams. Sue grew up in Monona, WI. She graduated from University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire with a degree in Business Administration. She spent most of her career dedicated...

Dennis D. Otto

Dennis D. Otto

Dec 16, 2020

Dennis D. Otto, age 80, passed away at the Watertown Regional Medical Center on December 16, 2020 with his wife by his side. Dennis was born on December 29, 1939 in Oconomowoc, WI to Reinhard and Evelyn (nee Pockelwald) Otto. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Joan; sisters-in-law Betty Arnold, Gloria Geniesse, and Diane Cull;...

Billie Edward Knoten

Billie Edward Knoten

Dec 14, 2020

Billie Edward Knoten, age 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 14, 2020. He was born on August 2, 1929 to Simon and Estella in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Billie is survived by his children: Sandy Pape, Steven (Janet) Knoten, Barbara (Eric) Knoten-Smith, William (Holli) Knoten; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; two sisters Frances and Betty; along with many other family and...

Betty J. Sorensen

Betty J. Sorensen

Dec 14, 2020

Betty J. Sorensen of Dousman, age 93, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 15, 1926 to Ernest and Bessie Danielson in Marinette, Wisconsin. Betty is survived by her children, Craig (Jan) Ewald, Brian (Betty) Ewald, Dan (Patti) Ewald, Tom (Julie) Ewald; her grandchildren, Eric (Rebecca) Ewald, Jay (Carrie) Ewald,...

Florence Elmetta Pagel

Florence Elmetta Pagel

Dec 12, 2020

Florence E. Pagel, 87, of Wausau passed on to eternal life Saturday, December 12, 2020. Florence was born May 5, 1933 in Marathon to the late Hilton and Genevieve Rusch and was the oldest of ten children. She was a loving wife for 54 years to the late Bob Pagel. She is survived by her daughters: Debbie Prunty (Bob),...

Marjorie (Peg) Curtice Harris

Marjorie (Peg) Curtice Harris

Dec 12, 2020

Marjorie (Peg) Curtice Harris, survived by her children Marjorie (Joseph) Holland, Susan (Pat Teiken) Harris, James Harris, Lynn (Scott) Graff; her grandchildren Rachel (Edward) Stoltman, Jeffrey (Darlene) Holland, Jacob Kudeck, Andrew Holland, Elizabeth (Jacob) Snyder; her step-grandchildren Melinda (Dale Anderson) Teiken, Christopher (Michelle McCullough) Teiken, Deanna (Forrest) Franken, Alicia (Dan) Hotmar, Victoria (fiancé Steven Porzky) Graff; great-grandchildren Theodore Stoltman,...

Joli A. Koch

Joli A. Koch

Dec 12, 2020

Joli A. Koch, age 67, is now with the Lord. She passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 12, 2020 after fighting cancer. Joli was born on July 4, 1953 in Milwaukee. Joli is survived by her husband, Richard of 44 years; and her son, Mike. She is preceded in death by her son, Dan.