Obituaries

Trula May Wardell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...