Obituaries

Beverly Jean Paulsberg

Beverly Jean Paulsberg

Jun 5, 2020

IXONIA - Beverly Jean Paulsberg, age 74, of Ixonia, passed away Friday, June 5th at Waukesha Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was born July 21, 1945, in Oconomowoc, WI to Lawrence and Arnetta Klawes. Beverly traveled frequently with her husband to Europe, Asia, Hawaii and the entire United States. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Quinn L. Pleyte

Quinn L. Pleyte

Jun 3, 2020

Quinn L. Pleyte, age 83, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace on June 3, 2020. Quinn was born in Wisconsin on March 16, 1937 to Earl and Barbara (nee Churchill) Pleyte. Quinn was a painter until he retired in 1997. From 1983 until 2017, Quinn and his wife Betty did set designs at Oconomowoc Middle School and The Wilson Center...

Shirley Mae Osborn

Shirley Mae Osborn

May 25, 2020

Shirley Mae Osborn (nee Schuchardt) passed away peacefully with her children by her side on May 25, 2020 at the Milwaukee Catholic Home. Shirley was born on May 2, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI to Roy and Sarah Schuchardt. She married Charles J Osborn Sr on February 8, 1969. After living briefly in Colorado and Indiana they settled in Oconomowoc...

Ronald Charles De La Barra Sr.

Ronald Charles De La Barra Sr.

May 24, 2020

Ronald Charles De La Barra Sr., 67, husband, father, grandfather, passed away Sunday, May 24th, 2020 in his home in Oconomowoc Wisconsin, by the side of his devoted wife of 49 years, Stephanie. Ron was born on December 15th 1952 in Bronx New York to Charles and Elizabeth De La Barra. At 16 Ron moved with his two brothers,...

Amy  Ann Brockway

Amy Ann Brockway

May 20, 2020

Amy Ann (Gardner) Brockway passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2020. Amy was born July 13, 1973 in West Allis, Wisconsin and is survived by her parents, David Gardner and Sandra (Grenzer) Gardner. She was married to her husband of 26 years, Stephen Brockway, and a proud mother of Jacob and Jessica. She is also survived by her in-laws,...

Norman L. Schmidt

Norman L. Schmidt

May 20, 2020

Norman L. Schmidt “Norm” “Normie”, age 75, passed away on May 20,2020 peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and dog Cooper after a courageous battle with cancer. Norm is survived by his wife and best friend of 44 years, Marilyn (nee Matusin); son Bryan, grandchildren Hannah and Bennett, brother Terry (Mary Ann) of Ohio; mother-in-law Emily A. Matusin;...

Mary E. Mcmahon

Mary E. Mcmahon

May 19, 2020

Mary Ellen McMahon was born on September 14, 1927 to Thomas and Jean Youniss in Fond du Lac, WI. She was a welcomed addition to her older brother, Don, followed by her brother Dick, her sister, Helen, and brother Jim. Mary grew up in Green Bay where she was always surrounded by her family. After high school she attended...

Carol Ann Brown

Carol Ann Brown

May 18, 2020

Carol Ann Brown (Meyer), age 71, died peacefully while sleeping in her home in Nashotah, WI, on May 18, 2020. She died of natural causes after enjoying a full life, with “lots of butter” and maybe some wine. Carol was a beloved mother, grandmother (Maña), sister and aunt. She loved her three children dearly and couldn’t have been more...

Kurt E Kretschmer

Kurt E Kretschmer

May 18, 2020

Kurt Kretschmer, 37, went to his eternal home on Monday, May 18, 2020, after a 10 month battle with leukemia. Kurt was born in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, the youngest of Gary and Debbra Kretschmer. He graduated high school in 2001, and entered the workforce at KHS Inc., a manufacturer of filling and packaging equipment. In life, Kurt exemplified intelligence, honesty,...

Norman  J.  Schweiner

Norman J. Schweiner

May 15, 2020

Noman J. Schweiner “Norm” Norm was born on October 5th, 1933 in Green Bay, WI. I mournfully announce that Norm died on May 15th, 2020 at 4 pm in Waukesha, WI; he will be greatly missed. Norm was my devoted husband and best friend forever. Norm and I worked together every day for 48 years, the last 20 of...

Walter  C.  Young

Walter C. Young

May 14, 2020

Walter C. Young of Oconomowoc, WI died on May 14, 2020. He was born on 4/9/27. He was the son of Walter and Eunice (Harlow) Young of Fort Lauderdale, FL. He is survived by his wife, Gwen Anne (Turner) Young; a brother, David F. (Uschi) Young of Tubac, AZ, along with their daughter; his three children, David T. (Lisa),...

Benjamin "Benny" A Pace

Benjamin "Benny" A Pace

May 13, 2020

Benjamin “Benny” A. Pace, age 92, of Ixonia, passed away May 13, 2020 at his home. He was born February 26, 1928 in Clintonville, the son of Wallace and Alice Pace. Ben served honourably in the U.S. Navy from 1946 thru 1947. He retired from American Motors after 30 years of service as an Auto Worker and faithful UAW...

Joyce Carolyn Borkoski

Joyce Carolyn Borkoski

May 10, 2020

OCONOMOWOC - Joyce Carolyn Borkoski, age 74, of Oconomowoc, passed away Sunday, May 10th at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, with her husband by her side. She was born April 26, 1946 in Garden City, Kansas to Edwin and Ernestine Shay. Joyce was Controller at Westmore Country Club in Brookfield for 36 years. She was a member of the...

Brian P. Johnson

Brian P. Johnson

May 9, 2020

Brian Phillip Johnson, age 35 of Hartland, WI passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2020. Brian was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 2, 1984 to Daniel and Diane (nee Ketelsen) Johnson. Brian loved the outdoors. He loved to go hiking and kayaking. He also enjoyed reading. He was very fond of educational pieces, particularly any topic that had...

Donna M. Taugher

Donna M. Taugher

May 3, 2020

Donna Taugher, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020 in Oconomowoc, WI. She was born on May 11, 1931 to William and Elfrieda (Schanglies) Sievers. Donna is survived by her husband, Dr. Richard Taugher; her children, Stacey Gehred, Bridget (Pat) Seegers, Tom (Pam) Taugher, Kelly (Greg) Schleusner, Jim (Andrea) Taugher, Jack (Kimberly) Taugher; grandchildren, Callie (Nathaniel...

Daniel J. Zwieg

Daniel J. Zwieg

May 2, 2020

Zwieg, Daniel Joseph was born on March 15, 1953 and passed to a better life on May 2, 2020. Survived by his mother, Beatrice, brothers Phil (Jeannine), Mike (Char) and Peter, sisters Becky and Rach and other relatives. Preceded in death by father, Ruben, brother Mark, sister Beth and her husband Frank Wagnitz, nephews Luke and Matt Zwieg and...

Catherine E. Porter

Catherine E. Porter

Apr 29, 2020

Kathy E. Porter, age 69, passed away on April 29, 2020. Kathy was born on September 26, 1950 to Joe and Mary Jobst in Pontiac, IL. Kathy is survived by her husband Dave of 46 years; her children Bryce (Liz Hoffman) and Casey Porter, her grandchildren Laythan, Asher, Breanna, and Soleil; siblings Deborah Jobst, Jennifer (Mark Lindberg), Joe (Delia...

Frank Michael Wagnitz

Frank Michael Wagnitz

Apr 23, 2020

Frank Wagnitz, age 70, left us too soon on April 23, 2020. Frank was born in Berlin, Germany on July 4, 1949 to Louis and Barbara (nee Zindler) Wagnitz. Frank is survived by his son Ben (Amy) Wagnitz; his grandchildren Dominic and Jameson; his mom Barbara; and many family and friends. Frank is preceded is death by his wife...

Brenda M.  Schendel

Brenda M. Schendel

Apr 23, 2020

Brenda Mary (McCarthy) Schendel, age 80, of Pewaukee, WI, died peacefully April 23, 2020, in the presence of her family. She was born December 17, 1939, in Davenport, IA, to Martin and Vivian McCarthy. She was the loving and devoted wife of Dennis Schendel whom she met in 1957 in chemistry class her freshman year at Marquette University. Brenda...

Donna M. Kleinschmidt

Donna M. Kleinschmidt

Apr 20, 2020

Donna Mae Kleinschmidt, age 84, passed away at home surrounded by her family on April 20, 2020. Donna was born in Jefferson, Wisconsin to Bernard and Marie Miller on February 28, 1936. Donna is survived by her loving husband Richard for 67 years; her sons Randy, Ronald, and Rick; daughter Cheryl; along with many family and friends. Donna is...