Obituaries
Alex Vernon Dotz
Jan 9, 2021
Alex V. Dotz, of Jefferson WI age 86, passed away on January 9th, 2021.He was born on January 14th, 1934 to Alex and Alice (Landosky) Dotz. Alex is survived by his sister Dorthey Dotz; His step-children, Deb Bohn and husband Larry Bohn, Steve Braker and wife Ellen Braker, Sharon Braker, Scott Braker and wife Renee Braker, and his many...
Nicholas Rennhack
Jan 9, 2021
Nicholas “Nicky” Rennhack, age 40, joined eternal life on Saturday, January 9, 2021 peacefully at his home. He was born on November 16, 1980 to William Rennhack and Rachel Zwieg in Oconomowoc. Nicky is survived by his parents; his brother, Adam, William, Daniel, and Christopher; his son, Tanner; his grandmother, Beatrice Zwieg; and many close friends. He is preceded...
Beatrice Brumder Gallagher
Jan 8, 2021
Beatrice Brumder Gallagher, age 87, passed away on January 8, 2020. Known widely as “Beachy”, (“Bammer “to her beloved grandchildren, “Trin” to her siblings and “Aunt Grrr” to a few fond nephews and nieces), she lived an amazing life and was an inspiration to people who were lucky enough to know her. She struggled with Parkinson’s for the last...
Dianne Lynne Miles
Jan 8, 2021
Dianne Lynne Miles, age 61 found peace on January 8, 2021 at Season’s Hospice. She was born in Germany on November 17, 1959. Dianne was an avid cook and enjoyed spending her days with her daughters and grandchildren. Throughout her life she held various customer service jobs and often joked she knew most of Oconomowoc through those jobs. Most...
Walter "Doc" Wendorf
Jan 8, 2021
Walter “Doc” Wendorf, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2021. Wally was born in Ashippun, WI on January 18, 1928 to Charles and Agnes (nee Schlage) Wendorf. Wally is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nancy; children David (Shannon), Sally (Jeff Ewald) Mallow, Susan McNutt, Sherry (Gary) Boley, and Shelby (Jon) Heinrich; grandchildren Amy (Kurt) Jennings,...
Ellen Galecki Ragatz
Jan 7, 2021
On January 7, 2021 with purple streak in her hair and chicken purse in hand, Ellen Galecki Ragatz arrived to take her position in heaven’s music department and to jump her beloved horses Reveler, Tinker Toy and La Gravelle. She is survived by her husband Andrew R., children Thea, Andrew G. (Charlene), Hansen (Joleen) and grandchildren, Hayden & Owen....
Lawrence P. Schoenike
Jan 6, 2021
Lawrence P. Schoenike, of Oconomowoc, passed away at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from COVID-19 at the age of 86. He’s now entered the Kingdom of God to be re-united with his beloved wife of 59 years, Marian, who went to be with her Savior on December 10, 2020. He was born in Oconomowoc, WI to...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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