Obituaries

Jean Mary Schlosser

Jean Mary Schlosser

Nov 7, 2020

Jean Mary Schlosser, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 7, 2020. She was born on April 24, 1930 to Gilbert and Lucille Rediske in Milwaukee, WI. Jean is survived by her children, Dave (Jean), Diane (Gavin) McCalla, Bill (Mary), John (Patti), Lori Campbell, and Pete (Tami); grandchildren James, Tim, Kacie, Keaton, Grey, Adam, Daniel,...

Connie J. Evans

Connie J. Evans

Nov 5, 2020

Connie J Evans, age 67, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving children on Thursday November 5th, 2020. Connie is survived by her loving children Stacey Schultz and Erik (fiancé Stephanie) Evans; her grandchild Kolten Schultz, step-grandchild Auden Soldner, and brother Steven Behl; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She is preceded in...

John Edward Evans

John Edward Evans

Nov 5, 2020

John Edward Evans, age 79, passed away peacefully with his nurse holding his hand on November 5, 2020. He was born on February 7, 1941 in Oconomowoc, WI to Rowland and Mabel (Kuenzie) Evans. John is survived by his two sons Glen (Mary) Evans and Eric Evans; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Joan Evans; and will be greatly missed...

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann White

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann White

Nov 4, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty) White, eternally 29, passed away on November 4, 2020 in Oconomowoc, WI. Betty is predeceased by her husband John White and her parents Thaddeus and Irene Sobczynski. Betty is survived by her two children, Andrew (Pam) White and Erin (Doug) Braun; her five grandchildren, Elizabeth Braun, Jacob Braun, Tyler White, Olivia White, and Isabella White; her three...

Jody Elizabeth Nissen

Jody Elizabeth Nissen

Nov 4, 2020

Jody Nissen, age 64, formerly of Oconomowoc, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was born May 25, 1956 in Gouverneur, New York. She moved to Wisconsin in the early 1970’s where she met her beloved husband Delbert. Jody enjoyed creating a variety of crafts and spending time with her family. There was nothing more she enjoyed than...

Ellyn M. Humleker

Ellyn M. Humleker

Nov 2, 2020

Ellyn lost her life to COVID-19 after a 9 day hard-fought battle. Ellyn was reared in Menasha, WI, the much-loved daughter of Cheryl and Peter Humleker. She graduated from Wayland Academy, Beaver Dam, WI and attended Lawrence University, Appleton, WI. She was intelligent and curious; she loved to read and remembered everything she ever read. She was a good...

Russel Robert Paar

Russel Robert Paar

Nov 1, 2020

Russel (Russ) Robert Paar, age 55, a long-time resident of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, was welcomed into his heavenly home on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. Russ leaves a legacy of love for God, his family, and his fellow officers in blue. A retired lieutenant with the Town of Oconomowoc Police Department, he was dedicated to his community and to the service...

Peter Crapo Davis

Peter Crapo Davis

Oct 30, 2020

Peter Crapo Davis, passed away on October 30, 2020 at the age of 79 after living with Alzheimer’s for several years. He was born on March 26, 1941 in Rochester, NY to James and Elizabeth (nee Merriman) Davis. Peter grew up in Ontario, NY and enjoyed activities on the shores of Lake Ontario. His family worked an apple orchard,...

George William Wallis

George William Wallis

Oct 29, 2020

George William (Bill) Wallis, age 101, of Oconomowoc, was called home by the Lord, to join his wife, on Thursday, October 29th. He was born the 25th day of July, 1919 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Ernest and Minnie (nee Grede) Wallis. He married the former Ruth M. Meuler on October 11, 1942 at Dr. Martin Luther Church...

Alvera Martha Gottschalk

Alvera Martha Gottschalk

Oct 28, 2020

Alvera M. Gottschalk, age 89, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2020. She was born in Edgar, Wisconsin on May 29, 1931 to Michael and Christina (nee Brost) Nosbisch. She spent most of her life in Colby, WI where she married Arnold Gottschalk, the “boy next door”, in 1950. He preceded her in death in 1998. She is lovingly...

Kenneth J. Dinnauer

Kenneth J. Dinnauer

Oct 28, 2020

Kenneth J. Dinnauer, age 95, peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home with family at his side on Wednesday, October, 28, 2020. He was born on July 10, 1925 to Grover and Eleanor (nee Briesemeister) Dinnauer in Racine. Ken was united in marriage with Rosemary (nee Turtenwald) who preceded him to eternal heaven. Together they raised their beautiful children, Mike...

Corrine E. Hill

Corrine E. Hill

Oct 28, 2020

Corrine E. (Werdin) Hill, age 90, passed away on October 28, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 6, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI. She spent her early days in Montello, WI, later relocating to Beaver Dam, WI where she raised her family. Corrine is survived by her children, Todd Hill and Lorna (Curt) Anschuetz; grandchildren, Mandy, Preston,...

Walter R. Mindemann

Walter R. Mindemann

Oct 23, 2020

Walter R. Mindemann of Jefferson, age 80, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 30, 1939 to Walter and Mildred (Becker) Mindemann in the Township of Lisbon. Walter is survived by his children, Robert (Tonia) Mindemann and Melissa (Carl) Tetzlaff; grandchildren, Carli (Jeremy) Wright, Jessica (Nick) Mueller, Ali (Adam) Mauer,...

John Walter Tesch

John Walter Tesch

Oct 23, 2020

John Walter Tesch of Oconomowoc, age 79, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 13, 1941 to Walter and Stella (Loppnow) Tesch in Oconomowoc. John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patricia (Groth) Tesch; his sons, Joel (Cheryl) Tesch and Michael (Wendy) Tesch; his grandchildren, Jesse (Jessica) Tesch,...

Steven Norman Olberg

Steven Norman Olberg

Oct 22, 2020

Steven “Steve-O” Norman Olberg, age 70, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 22, 2020, with his three sons by his side. He is the son of Norman Olberg and Alice Shevey (Brandemuehl); father of Chris (Danielle), Adam and Erik (Theresa); wonderful and loving grandfather to Chloe, Nels, Odin and Irene. A retired carpenter, Steve enjoyed fishing, hunting, and anything outdoors....

James Joseph Butina

James Joseph Butina

Oct 18, 2020

OCONOMOWOC - James J. Butina, age 76, of Oconomowoc, passed away, Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Angels Grace Hospice, surrounded by his family. He was born August 24, 1944 in Milwaukee to Nick and Mary (nee Zobojnik) Butina. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving honorably in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed the outdoors, taking walks among...

Denise "Denny" Knoten

Denise "Denny" Knoten

Oct 17, 2020

Denise “Denny” Knoten, age 67, passed away peacefully at Oconomowoc Hospital on Saturday, October 17th. Denise was born in Waukegan, IL to Billie and Marlene (nee Chanitz) Knoten on January 7, 1953. She is survived by her cat, Tuna; father, Billie; siblings, Sandra Pape, Steven (Janet) Knoten, Barbara (Eric) Knoten-Smith, William (Holli) Knoten; nieces and nephews; along with many...

Paul E.  Kalb

Paul E. Kalb

Oct 17, 2020

Paul E. Kalb of Oconomowoc, age 75, passed away on October 17, 2020. Paul was born on December 3, 1944 in Milwaukee to Dr. Clifford H. Kalb and Berndine R. (nee Treis). He moved with his family to Oconomowoc Lake where he grew up enjoying swimming and boating. After Paul graduated from Carroll College (now Carroll University), he served...

Earl Clausing Thayer

Earl Clausing Thayer

Oct 15, 2020

Earl Clausing Thayer died the night of October 15th holding the hand of Betty, his beloved wife of 70 years. Earl, with his two brothers, was raised “Up North” in McNaughton, Wisconsin, where he developed his love of nature and the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and was a life long deer hunter. His service in the Army during World...

Marie E. Williams

Marie E. Williams

Oct 15, 2020

Williams, Marie (nee Hugery), 56, died peacefully on October 15th after a lengthy struggle with cancer. Marie is preceded in death by her father, Joseph Hugery. She is survived by her loving mother, Erna Hugery; brother John (Susan) Hugery; and will be greatly missed by her children Eric Williams and Steven Williams; along with nieces and nephews, as well...