Obituaries
Trula May Wardell
Oct 14, 2020
Trula May (nee Lanier) Wardell, 95, passed peacefully on to eternal life on October 14, 2020 with her daughter by her side. Beloved mother of Karen (Peter) Rasmussen and loving grandmother of Michael (Emily Ramsey) Berte. Further survived by her loving sister Gertrude (nee Lanier) Ruymaker, brothers Harrell Lanier and Gary Lanier; step-grandchildren Adam Rasmussen and Joshua (Samantha) Rasmussen;...
Herbert J. Marquardt
Oct 13, 2020
Herbert J. Marquardt, 89, of Oconomowoc, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. He was the son of the late Julius & Hertha Marquardt, born in Milwaukee on September 11, 1931. Herb was the beloved husband of 66 years to Elena Marquardt (Nee Karampelos) and the devoted Father of Charles (Linda) Marquardt, Maria (Michael) Gascoigne, Elizabeth (Terry)...
Warrren James Biel
Oct 10, 2020
Warren J. Biel, age 62, of Ixonia, passed away, Saturday, October 10, 2020, at his hunting grounds in Plainfield, WI. He was born October 21, 1957, in Milwaukee, to Donald and Jean (nee Reske) Biel. He grew up in Milwaukee and Stone Bank, Wisconsin, working at D and H Industries in Oconomowoc. He loved to hunt and fish, and...
Elenore Elizabeth Mack
Oct 8, 2020
OCONOMOWOC – Elenore “Ellie” Mack entered into the fullness of Eternal Life on October 8, 2020, at the age of 85. Born July 3, 1935 in Springfield, IL to the late Thomas and Alice (nee McCarthy) Hamilton. For over sixty years, the beloved wife of John F. Mack. The loving mother of Michael, Jay (Kiara), Anne (Blaine) McPeak, Mary...
Tiffany Irene Smith
Oct 4, 2020
Tiffany Irene Smith of Okauchee Lake, age 41, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 4, 2020, from unexpected complications of diabetes. She was born on December 15, 1978 in West Palm Beach, Florida to Bruce and Fran Smith. Tiffany is survived by her parents; her soulmate, Jimmy Carlson; her brother, Joshua (Christina) Smith; her nieces, Georgia and Camille Smith;...
Joyce Ann Dranginis
Sep 29, 2020
Joyce Ann Dranginis nee Wells, age 87, passed away Tuesday September 29,2020 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc. She was born December 4, 1932 in Beaver Dam Wis. The daughter of William Austin Wells and Elfrieda Anna Schmidt. Survived by her husband of 63 years Raymond and daughters Cheryl (Steven) Haessig, Merry (Gary) McBroom, and much-loved granddaughters Breana and...
Sharon Lee Arndt
Sep 28, 2020
Sharon Lee Arndt, of Wales, Wisconsin, passed away, September 28, 2020. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 22, 1944, to Joseph and Bernice Prelec. Sharon graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Eau-Claire, with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Business Education. She married Charles Allen Arndt on July 10, 1971. Sharon was a beloved teacher of 40...
Diane Alice Johnson
Sep 27, 2020
Diane Alice Johnson, passed away at home on September 27, 2020 at the age of 78. Diane was born on January 4, 1942 in Wisconsin to Frederick and Alice Drews. Diane is survived by her two sons: Scott (Terese) and John Stetter; grandchild Daniel Stetter; brothers: Dennis (Monica), Phillip (Diana) and Gordon (Pam) Drews. Further survived by caring family...
Debra Jane Giacchino
Sep 25, 2020
Debra Jane Giacchino, age 65, passed away in the comfort of her own home on September 25, 2020. Debra was born on July 1, 1955 to Robert and Nila Ploeckelman (nee Gruenewald) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Debra is survived by her daughter Sarah (Clint Widerberg) Mulhern; granddaughter Josie (Matthew) Zuehlke; great-grandchildren: Elliana and Ezra Zuehlke; sisters: Sherry (Paul) Brady and...
Alfonso "Al" Lanzara
Sep 22, 2020
Alfonso (Al) Lanzara, 83, of Hartland, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22nd in Oconomowoc with his family around him. He leaves behind his wife, Dolores Lanzara; his children, Patricia Lanzara, Theresa (and Dave) Custer, Angella (and Chalice) Kirby and Mark (and Mary) Kirby; his grandchildren Stephen Custer, Kevin (and Becca) Custer, Nick (and Sarah) Custer, and Kyrsten...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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