Obituaries

Donna Jean Ragar

Donna Jean Ragar

Sep 18, 2020

Ixonia - Donna J Ragar, age 59, of Ixonia, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at her home. She was born September 18, 1961 to Robert and Elizabeth Wulf in La Crosse, WI. She served honorably in the U.S. Air Force. Donna is survived by husband, Vernon; two sons, Tim and Mike Rogers; and seven siblings. A Celebration of...

Lana Jean Lindsay

Lana Jean Lindsay

Sep 18, 2020

Lana Jean Lindsay, age 53, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020. She was born on July 1, 1967 to Roger and Patricia Lindsay in Milwaukee. Lana is survived by her special friend of 23 years, Tracie Stubinsky; her mother, Patricia Lindsay (Robert Lake); her father, Roger Lindsay; her brother, Scott (Kimberley) Lindsay; her nephews, Tyler and Zachary Lindsay;...

Virginia "Ginger" Johnson

Virginia "Ginger" Johnson

Sep 17, 2020

Virginia “Ginger” Johnson, age 84, found peace on September 17, 2020 at AngelsGrace surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 12, 1936 in Oconomowoc, WI to Clarence and Adeline Johnson. She attended Okauchee Elementary School and graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1954. Virginia enjoyed traveling and knitting baby hats for Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital and prayer...

Martinus John Dyrud

Martinus John Dyrud

Sep 13, 2020

M. John Dyrud of Wilmette, IL passed away peacefully on Sept. 13, 2020 at age 84. He had recently moved to Oconomowoc to be close to his brother, Eric, who was by his side for his last moments. John was born on Sept. 17, 1935 to Martinus and Blanche Dyrud and was the oldest of their three sons. He...

John R. Schmitt

John R. Schmitt

Sep 9, 2020

John R. Schmitt of Oconomowoc, passed away on September 9, 2020 at the age of 83 at AngelsGrace with his family by his side. He was born in Colgate, WI on September 19, 1936 to John and Adella (Friess) Schmitt. John is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Joanne (Charbonneau); his children: Michael (Barbara) Schmitt, Cheryl (Richard)...

Joyce Rae Voigt

Joyce Rae Voigt

Sep 5, 2020

Joyce Rae Voigt, age 90, went to rest in the loving arms of Christ her Savior on September 5, 2020 with her family by her side. Joyce was born on January 30, 1930 to Clarence and Ovila Meyer in New Holstein, WI. Joyce is survived by her children: Michael (Maria Esther) Voigt, Elizabeth Voigt, Deborah (Earl) Schnurbusch and Susan...

Steve "Buck" Edward Adkinson

Steve "Buck" Edward Adkinson

Sep 3, 2020

Steve "Buck" Edward Adkinson, of Oconomowoc, rested his hammer and left us way too soon, Thursday, September 3rd at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 8, 1954, in Rapid City, SD to Horace and Della Adkinson. He was a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and took great pride in his heritage. He graduated from...

Raffaele Deieso

Raffaele Deieso

Sep 2, 2020

Raffaele “Ray” DeIeso, age 75, of Milwaukee, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. He was born April 15, 1945 to Paul and Marie in Pago Veiano, Italy. Ray’s career was at Grede Foundry’s in the Pattern Shop. He enjoyed hunting, collecting guns, model cars and legos. Ray is survived by his wife, Joyce; his children, Christine (Matt) Erickson,...

Sharon L.  Sloane

Sharon L. Sloane

Sep 2, 2020

Sharon L. Sloane passed away on September 2, 2020 at the age of 86. Sharon was born in Milwaukee, WI to Earl and Betty Sloane on January 3, 1934. Sharon is survived by her children: Earl A. Gluth, Alan L. Gluth, and Kari J. Gluth; grandchildren: Nicole A. Gluth, Austin E. Gluth, and Connor A. Gluth; nephews: Dennis (Salma)...

Franklin Joseph Zindars

Franklin Joseph Zindars

Aug 28, 2020

Franklin “Frank” J. Zindars, age 86, of Oconomowoc, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at Oconomowoc Hospital with his family by his side. He was born January 30, 1934, in Oconomowoc to Walter and Luella Zindars. Luella passed away when Frank was very young, and Sybil, Walter’s second wife raised him as her own. He was baptized on February...

Lyle Jack Koch

Lyle Jack Koch

Aug 26, 2020

Lyle Jack Koch, age 78, passed away on August 26, 2020. He was born on July 7, 1942 to Elmer and Gertrude Koch in Waukesha, WI. He is survived by his soulmate of 41 years, Sandra (Williams); his children: Paula (Richie) Heinowski, Michael (Janice) Koch, Patty (Rick) Kinnard, Scott (Kim) Bischel, Sharyl Hall, and Andy Bischel; grandchildren: Justin (Theresa),...

Gary D. Fleischmann Sr.

Gary D. Fleischmann Sr.

Aug 24, 2020

It’s with a very heavy heart we announce the passing of Gary D. Fleischmann Sr “Pops”. He passed away August 24, 2020. He is survived by his three sons, Dana Fleischmann, Willie Fleischmann and Gary Fleischmann Jr.; and his 18 grandchildren. He was loved by many family and friends. He was a kind man with a smile on his...

John Howard Munch

John Howard Munch

Aug 23, 2020

John Howard Munch, age 82, died on August 23, 2020. A native of St. Louis, John was the oldest of five children and graduated from Webster Groves High School in 1956. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Swarthmore College (‘60) and his PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin - Madison (‘65)....

Ruth Elizabeth Gloyer

Ruth Elizabeth Gloyer

Aug 23, 2020

Ruth E. Gloyer, age 95, of Oconomowoc, passed away Sunday, August 23rd at Waukesha Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was born June 1, 1925, in Milwaukee to Elizabeth and Herman Nelesen. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years. She was a devoted single-mother of two daughters, Susan and Jeanne. Ruth was a longtime member...

Richard F. Shovick, Sr.

Richard F. Shovick, Sr.

Aug 22, 2020

Richard F. Shovick, Sr. passed away at AngelsGrace Hospice on August 22, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on May 27, 1939 in Bayfield, WI to Conrad and Lucy Shovick. Richard is survived by his children, Shelly (Dave) Finley, Matthew Shovick, and Meribeth Shovick; grandchildren, Taylor Shovick, Dylan (Ashley) Finley, Morgan Finley, Paige Shovick, Jack...

Patricia M. Campbell

Patricia M. Campbell

Aug 21, 2020

Patricia (Pat) Mary Campbell, age 79, was peacefully called home to our heavenly Father on August 21, 2020. Pat was born on August 5, 1941 to Gerald and Marcella Zenz in Lancaster, WI. She attended Mercy Medical Center School of Nursing in Dubuque, Iowa earning a Masters Degree in Nursing. She married Sandy Campbell on December 30th, 1967. Pat...

Jean Karen Dodd

Jean Karen Dodd

Aug 20, 2020

Jean K. Dodd, age 59, of Oconomowoc, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Aurora Summit Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born June 20, 1961 in Milwaukee to John and Gerry Kristl. She lived her entire life in the Oconomowoc Area and town of Summit, graduating from Oconomowoc High School in 1979. She worked for...

Bruce A. Christianson

Bruce A. Christianson

Aug 18, 2020

Bruce Christianson, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 18, 2020. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Howard and Pauline (Ziegler) Christianson. He was preceded in death by his wife Willa Christianson and his son Howard Christianson. He leaves behind his beloved daughter Amy Downey, his son in law Bernie Downey and his grandson Evan Downey....

Richard Fred Keck

Richard Fred Keck

Aug 15, 2020

Oconomowoc - After a lifetime blessed by the love of family and friends, Richard “Dick” Fred Keck peacefully entered eternal life on Aug 15th, 2020 at the age of 79 rejoining his patiently waiting bride Cynthia Johnson Keck. Proud father of Peter Edward Keck, Daniel John Keck, and Barbara Ann Keck. Loving grandfather of Brittan, Morgan, Kayla, Alex, Kevin,...

Nathan D. Grebe

Nathan D. Grebe

Aug 13, 2020

Nathan D. Grebe, age 19, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 13th. He was born on July 4, 2001 to Becky Ranguette and Daniel Grebe in Oconomowoc. Nathan’s charismatic personality touched so many people, and he was loved by everyone. His favorite past time growing up was hunting and fishing with his father and grandfather and spending time at...