Obituaries

Sandra J.  Alonzo

Sandra J. Alonzo

Apr 6, 2020

Sandra J. Alonzo, age 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 6, 2020. Sandra was born in Milwaukee on November 8, 1959 to Edward and Margaret (Sauer) Gember. Sandra is survived by her loving husband Nicholas of 28 years; her son Jessie (Christopher) Willey; brothers Edward (Nancy) Gember and John Gember; sisters Mary Turk, Linda (JR)...

Scott J.  Saiki

Scott J. Saiki

Apr 3, 2020

Scott J. Saiki, age 69 of Dousman, WI, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc with his wife Nadine by his side. Scott was born March 27, 1951 to George and Emiko (nee Yokoyama) Saiki in Mankato, MN. He is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years Nadine; son George Robert Saiki; daughter Robin Emiko Osman; mother...

Dale Austin Hight

Dale Austin Hight

Apr 3, 2020

OCONOMOWOC - Dale A. Hight, age 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3rd. He was born April 27th, 1924 in Elmwood, WI to Allen and Nellie Hight. He grew up in Elmwood roaming the hills and fishing the streams. He met the love of his life, Louise Gehrke, in Menomonie, WI. They were married on June 8th, 1947....

Dianne Lynn Chapman

Dianne Lynn Chapman

Apr 3, 2020

Dianne Lynn Grosenick Chapman passed away April 3rd, 2020 at her home. Dianne was born December 1960 in Watertown To Otto and Gladys (Jaeger) Grosenick. She went to St. Mark's Lutheran School and graduated from Watertown High School in 1979. Her first few years after school she had her wanderlust take her to many places throughout the USA. She...

Carol E. Arenz

Carol E. Arenz

Apr 1, 2020

Carol Arenz, of Dousman, formerly a resident of Oconomowoc, Okauchee Lake and Brookfield, passed away peacefully on April 1st. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She was preceded in death by Gean, her husband of 59 years, and parents Paul and Elizabeth (Betty) Haese. She is survived by her children Keith (Kathy)...

Laverne L Zager

Laverne L Zager

Mar 29, 2020

LaVerne L. Zager, age 85, of Oconomowoc, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 25, 1934 in Milwaukee. LaVerne was preceded in death by her loving husband, John; and her parents, Floyd and Lucille (Mecikalski) Henderson. LaVerne was a generous and caring mother and grandmother. She is survived by her...

Kay Ann Grainer

Kay Ann Grainer

Mar 26, 2020

OCONOMOWOC - Kay A. (née Keyes) Grainer was born on October 25, 1942, in Wauwatosa, WI to Oliver and Joan Keyes, and passed away into God's loving arms on March 26, 2020. She is survived by her devoted husband, James Grainer of 54 years, who she met at the age of 10; her children, Scott (Margaret) of Oconomowoc, Tim...

Ronald A. Jaeger

Ronald A. Jaeger

Mar 25, 2020

Ronald A Jaeger, age 59, of Oconomowoc, passed on at home surrounded by his wife and daughters on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 after a hard-fought 15 month battle with kidney cancer. Ron was a lover of coaching, playing and watching sports. They provided him an abundance of friendships, laughs and fond memories over the years. He will always be...

Arliss Ann Reul

Arliss Ann Reul

Mar 25, 2020

Arliss Ann Reul, nee Hafeman passed away March 25, 2020. She is survived by her husband Dick (Richard) of 65 years and loving daughter Jane Peterson (Larry Yribia) of Denver, Colorado. An adopted daughter, Robin Thomas is deceased. She is also survived by 3 granddaughters, the sparkle of her life: Lauren Stotts (Tyler) of Loveland, Colorado; Audrey Biesk of...

Janice Mary Jacobs

Janice Mary Jacobs

Mar 25, 2020

Janice Mary Jacobs, age 87, passed away on March 25, 2020 at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc. Janice is survived by her children, Mary E. Rossow, Michael J. (Sarah) Jacobs, and Jennifer A. Heckler. She was Grandma Jan to Tyler Jacobs, Shelsea Jacobs, Kerry (Jake) Miller, Craig Rossow, Andrew Heckler, Allison Heckler, Ella Jacobs and Chloe Jacobs. She is further survived...

Robert Jerome Polster

Robert Jerome Polster

Mar 25, 2020

OCONOMOWOC - Robert "Bobby:" J. Polster, age 90, of Dousman, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 25, surrounded by his family. He was born April 21, 1929 in Oak Creek, WI to Herman and Mary (nee Brickler) Polster. He grew up in Oak Creek where he worked on his father's farm. Later he worked at Pabst...

Elizabeth "Mitzi" Halkerston

Elizabeth "Mitzi" Halkerston

Mar 25, 2020

Elizabeth (Mitzi) Halkerston of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on March 25 at the age of 87 with both her daughters by her side. She was born and raised in Waupun, WI - the youngest child of Dr. Thomas Francis and Mary Mahoney Meagher. She attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Madison, WI and graduated in 1954. The...

Joan Linnan

Joan Linnan

Mar 25, 2020

Joan Sallie “Toddy” (Toepfer) Linnan born November 27, 1927, died peacefully on March 25, 2020, at the age of 92 at St. Camillus Assisted Living after a brief illness. Joan was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. Born in Wauwatosa, WI she also lived in Brookfield, Delafield, and Oconomowoc, WI. She is survived by her loving children...

Rosemary Ann Bergmann

Rosemary Ann Bergmann

Mar 25, 2020

Rosemary Ann Bergmann, age 93, passed away on March 25, 2020, surrounded by her family at the home of her son, Brian. Rosemary was born in Chicago, IL on April 6, 1926, to Henry and Mary Laurine (Miles) Fredrick. She was the oldest of 5 girls: Rosemary, Elaine, Carolanne, Kathleen, and Margaret. Rosemary married the love of her life,...

Douglas J. Scheerer

Douglas J. Scheerer

Mar 23, 2020

Douglas J. Scheerer, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer at age 63. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Lorrie (nee Buchanan) Scheerer; son, Jeremy (Sarah) Scheerer; daughter, Stephanie (Jason Jung); brother, Brian (Terri) Scheerer; sister, Deidre (Kathy) Scheerer; grandchildren, Brenna, Stephen, Lily and Ava; and other relatives and...

Publio "Pub" Miguel Ruiz

Publio "Pub" Miguel Ruiz

Mar 20, 2020

Publio Ruiz passed to his heavenly home greeted by many loving family members who have gone before him. He was born in Cardenas, Cuba on December 8th, 1937 and has lived an incredible life in three different countries. Left to mourn are his wife of 52 years, Alcira, daughter Gloria, son-in-law, Doug Lehrer and adoring grandsons Eli and Zach,...

Roger L. Bottoni

Roger L. Bottoni

Mar 18, 2020

Bottoni, Roger passed away on March 18, 2020 at the age of 86. Devoted and beloved husband of Lois (Schoeckert) for 63 years. Preceded in death by his parents Archie and Alma (Emmer) Bottoni. Also preceded in death by his brothers Doug (Betty), Russ (Vivian), Archie (Gloria), and Wayne (Lucie). Survived by his wife, brother Don (Sue) and his...

Brian Dale Steinke

Brian Dale Steinke

Mar 17, 2020

OCONOMOWOC - Brian Dale Steinke, age of 82, of Oconomowoc, passed away Tuesday, March 17 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born June 10, 1937 in Janesville, WI to Andrew and Cecilia Steinke. He grew up in Janesville, where he was a High School State Champion in Swimming, earning a scholarship to the...

Elaine Marie Ottmann

Elaine Marie Ottmann

Mar 17, 2020

Elaine Marie Ottmann, 79, died at home, peacefully and without pain on March 17th, 2020 after a long history of multiple painful health challenges. She was surrounded by her loving children, Bob, Christine and Chuck who supported her as she transitioned to a more peaceful place. She was the mother of 6 children, 1 step daughter, 15 grandchildren and...

Nicholas V.  Clar

Nicholas V. Clar

Mar 16, 2020

Nicholas Ventura Clar, 36, passed away in Brooklyn New York (3/16/2020). Nick was born in Watertown, Wisconsin (9/25/1983) to Alberto and Rosemary Clar from the Philippines. In Watertown he attended St. Henry’s School and graduated from Watertown High School in 2001. He was active in sports, soccer and basketball, and received his black belt in Karate after 8 years....