Obituaries

Wayne R. Koehler

Wayne R. Koehler

Apr 20, 2020

Wayne R. Koehler, 93, of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 20, 2020. Wayne was born on March 15, 1927, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he grew up with his sister, Marlene. He graduated from Custer High School and, in the same year, entered the U.S. Army, where he was assigned to the military police stationed...

Terese S. "Terry" Young

Terese S. "Terry" Young

Apr 20, 2020

Terese S. “Terry” Young, age 89, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc. She was born on June 13, 1930 to Joseph and Ellen (O’Keane) Whelan. Terry is survived by her children, Dan (Sylvia) Young, Kevin (Mary) Young, Mary (Jeff) Hekkers, Patty (Dan) Smith and Margaret (Greg) Desch; grandchildren, Jill (Adam) Bartell, Nicole Panosh, Megan...

Carolyn Sorenson

Carolyn Sorenson

Apr 20, 2020

Sorenson, Carolyn “Happy”, age 77 of Hartland, WI found peace on April 20, 2020. She was born on February 24, 1943 to Karl and Florence Sorenson. Carolyn was the loving sister of the late Louis Sorenson, Karl Sorenson, Phil Sorenson, Ann Doyle, Janet (Bill) McCarthy, Bill Sorenson, and is survived by her brother-in-law John Doyle. She was the treasured...

Donald Charles Gauerke

Donald Charles Gauerke

Apr 15, 2020

OCONOMOWOC - Donald Charles Gauerke, age 76, of Oconomowoc, passed away, Wednesday, April 15 at Clement J Zablocki V.A. Medical Center. He was born February 19, 1944 in Watertown, WI to Kermit and Mildred Elaine Gauerke. Don grew up on a dairy farm in Ixonia, WI with his brother Dale. He attended Green Valley School, a one-room schoolhouse, as...

Amber Lee Ove

Amber Lee Ove

Apr 14, 2020

Amber Lee (Nethers) Ove, 55, is now at peace. She passed away on April 14th at Angel’s Grace Hospice. A resident of Nashotah, Wisconsin, Amber is survived by Jon, her loving husband of 20 years, and their beautiful daughters Clare and Elise. Born November 1, 1964, in Newark Ohio, Amber is also survived by her caring parents, Patricia Martin...

Alan Wayne Sumwalt

Alan Wayne Sumwalt

Apr 12, 2020

Alan Wayne Sumwalt died suddenly and unexpectedly on April 12, 2020. Alan was born to Alvin Leonard and Bernice Lois (Long) Sumwalt in Richland Center, WI on 6-16-1952 and grew up on various dairy farms in the Richland County area. Being a son of a dairy farmer formed Alan’s love of the land; dedication to his family, cooperative work,...

Ralph R. Swett

Ralph R. Swett

Apr 10, 2020

Ralph R. Swett, age 86, passed away peacefully and went home to be with our Lord and Savior on April 10, 2020 at his home in Watertown, WI. Ralph was born August 24, 1933 to Ray and Beatrice Swett in Eagle River, WI. Ralph is survived by his children Gaye-lynn (Buddy) Clyde, Danny Swett, Joy-Rae (Russ) Ratkowski, Jimmi Jean...

Michael K. Lange

Michael K. Lange

Apr 10, 2020

Michael K. Lange passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on April 10, 2020, after a courageous battle with leukemia. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann, of 50 years; his children, Michael (fiancé, Sherry Martinovich) Lange II and Lisa (Christopher) Butschke; grandchildren, Rachel Lange, Megan Lange, Michael Lange III, Madeline Butschke; his brother, John...

Amy K. Kane

Amy K. Kane

Apr 10, 2020

Amy K. Kane, age 50, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 10th. She was born on June 2, 1969 to Darryl and Jean Super in Detroit. She eventually moved to Wisconsin where she met the love of her life Dave, married him on September 11, 1993, and started a family of her own. Amy is survived by...

Timothy J. Mcguire

Timothy J. Mcguire

Apr 8, 2020

Timothy James McGuire, 74, lost his battle with cancer on April 8, 2020. Tim was the beloved son of Robert and Rita McGuire, both of whom preceded him in death. He was the cherished brother of Mike and Barb McGuire, Mary Larsen (deceased), Pat Lavin and Jeff Bork, Sheila McGuire, Maureen Fisher, and Jennifer McGuire and Dave Sebora. He...

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...