Obituaries

Michael "Mike" Lingk

Michael "Mike" Lingk

Oct 31, 2019

Michael “Mike” Lingk, age 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2019. He was born on January 12, 1954 to Gerhard and Ida Lingk in Libertyville, Illinois. He worked as a journeyman millwright, packaging mechanic and served proudly in the U.S Marine Corps, at Camp Pendleton, California. Mike is survived by his wife, Renee; his ex-wife Nancy; his...

Delores Schouten

Delores Schouten

Oct 28, 2019

Delores Schouten (nee Bashynski), age 85, of Oconomowoc, died peacefully with family at her side on Monday, October 28, 2019. Beloved wife of Merrill, of 62 years; dear mother of Susan (Steven) Buzhardt, of Augusta, GA and Sandra (Matthew) Klein, of Sussex. Loving grandmother of Nicole, Danielle, Ashley, Madison, Eric, Kyle, Jennifer, Benjamin and Abigail. Great-grandmother of 9. Sister...

Sandra Jean Meunier

Sandra Jean Meunier

Oct 27, 2019

Sandra “Sandy” J. Meunier, age 80, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 27, 1939 in Oconomowoc to Everett and Noreen Froemming. Sandy loved watching her grandchildren, Elvis, shopping, cooking, walking, going for coffee, and being a mother to everyone. Sandy is survived by her children, Noreen (David) Potrykus, Natalie...

Marjorie Valli Donahue

Marjorie Valli Donahue

Oct 27, 2019

Marj was born on May 9, 1921, in Milwaukee and led an interesting life. Her parents were Dr. Van Smith and Cora Hubinger Smith. She had one brother, Loris. The family owned Hubinger Laundry, Van was a dentist and Cora owned many apartment buildings in the city. The family’s summer home on Pewaukee Lake was an important part of...

John E Geier

John E Geier

Oct 26, 2019

John E. Geier found peace on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the age of 76. He was born December 12, 1942 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Anton and Mary (Deutsch) Geier. Beloved husband of Vickie (Fiedler) for 42 years; loving father of Michael, Matthew (Katie); proud grandpa of Everett. Also survived by and will be missed by...

Thomas Francis Pinter

Thomas Francis Pinter

Oct 19, 2019

Thomas “Tom” F. Pinter passed away on October 19, 2019 at the age of 78. Tom was born in Milwaukee, WI to Francis and Gertrude on February 21, 1941. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Carol; loving son Keith, 51, (Barbara) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and beloved grandchildren Lauren, 26, and Allison, 22; siblings Mary...

Thomas Joseph Franklin

Thomas Joseph Franklin

Oct 17, 2019

Thomas Joseph Franklin passed peacefully away on October 17th, 2019 after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer surrounded by his wife and children at Summit Hospital. He was born on September 11th, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to Margaret and Earl Franklin. Tom is survived by his wife Terri of 32 years, children MaryKate and Timothy as well...

Daniel R. Giesen

Daniel R. Giesen

Oct 13, 2019

Daniel R. Giesen, 79, of Oconomowoc passed away October 13 at AngelsGrace. He was born in Sheboygan, WI on November 29, 1939 to Andrew P. and Elizabeth (Richards) Giesen. Dan attended schools in New Holstein and Elkhart Lake until his parents moved to Sheboygan in 1951. Dan graduated in 1959 from Sheboygan Central High School. In 1959 he enlisted...

Henry "Hank" John Ottmann

Henry "Hank" John Ottmann

Oct 11, 2019

Henry “Hank” John Ottmann, age 76, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly in his sleep at home. He was the beloved husband of Elaine Ottmann for 40 years, and the father of four children: Tracie Trawicki, Christine Terrian, and Charles Terrian and Hope Ottmann. He was a wonderful grandfather of 4 grandchildren: Ava, Amber, Ashley and Brady. He worked for...

Richard Johnstone

Richard Johnstone

Oct 9, 2019

Richard Johnstone passed away peacefully on 9th October at the age of 86 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Richard was born in the south of England, but embarked on a new life in Wisconsin with his wife Elizabeth and eldest daughter Lynne, braving an arduous journey by boat across the Atlantic ocean during the winter of 1956....

Diane Marjorie Mihelich

Diane Marjorie Mihelich

Oct 8, 2019

Diane Marjorie Mihelich (nee Hogblom), age 84, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her home in Oconomowoc. She was born on August 23, 1935 in Blue Island, Illinois. Diane attended Academy of Our Lady in Chicago (aka Longwood Academy) where she starred in “Brigadoon.” She then matriculated to Mundelein College (now Loyola University) graduating with a degree...

Lynn Joy Hoffmann

Lynn Joy Hoffmann

Oct 8, 2019

On October 8, 2019 Heaven gained a beautiful angel. Lynn Joy Hoffmann was born on Sept. 24, 1940 in Milwaukee. She died peacefully after a short but courageous battle with Cancer, at AngelsGrace in Oconomowoc. Lynn is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ron; 3 children, Rick (Christy), Jay, and Kelli; a brother, Wayne (Maryalice) Rosenow; as well...

Raymond W. Shoberg

Raymond W. Shoberg

Oct 6, 2019

Raymond W. Shoberg, age 92, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 6, 2019. He was born on December 31, 1926 to Axel and Elsie (Lillund) Shoberg in Chicago, Illinois. Ray served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was an inventor, had many hobbies, and loved his ethnic background. Ray is survived by many family...

Robert Michael Brooks

Robert Michael Brooks

Oct 6, 2019

Robert “Mike” Brooks, age 74, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2019. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; his loving children Nathan (Kelly) and Christopher (Erin); his loving grandchildren Jackson and Avery; sister Cassy (Norm) Curtright; and mother Jane. Along with many other family and friends. Mike is preceded in death by his father Robert. Mike served...

Robert Dascenzo

Robert Dascenzo

Oct 4, 2019

Robert Dascenzo (Sonny/Deacon) age 91 of Pewaukee, passed away peacefully on his 91st birthday, surrounded by his family. Sonny is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Molly, his children Bobby (Susan) Dascenzo, Sue (Dennis) Carpenter and Yvonne (Mike) McGavock. His grand children Melisa Smith, Chad (Julie) Carpenter, Kyle (Sarah) Carpenter and Holly (Kevin) Dineen along with great-grandchildren...

David Lee Riddle

David Lee Riddle

Oct 3, 2019

David Lee Riddle passed unexpectedly on October 3, 2019. David was not however, someone to be defined by his struggles. David was born to Debruh (Tuskey) Knackert and James Riddle on March 16, 1969 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He was raised on a lake and enjoyed every water sport imaginable especially fishing and swimming. He owned Star Performance Pressure Washing...

Robert "Bob" Charles Treder

Robert "Bob" Charles Treder

Oct 3, 2019

Robert “Bob” Charles Treder, age 68, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at AngelsGrace Hospice surrounded by his family. He bravely fought GBM, a terminal brain cancer, for over a year. He was born on April 25, 1951. Loving husband of Sheryl Van Ert Treder; loving father of Jennifer (Justin) Kemp, Carla (Gary Swendby) Treder; and loving grandfather...

Joyce D Jackson

Joyce D Jackson

Sep 30, 2019

Joyce Jackson passed away on September 30, 2019, at the age of 81. She was born in Pewaukee, WI, on January 27, 1938 to Milton and Dorothy Drydyk. She is survived by her sister, Nancy (Skip) Cramer; brother-in-law, Gary; 2 nieces, 2 nephews, 2 great-nieces, 2 great-nephews, and 2 great-great-nieces. She was proceeded in death by her beloved husband...

Leland "Skip" Ruppenthal

Leland "Skip" Ruppenthal

Sep 28, 2019

Leland “Skip” Ruppenthal, age 85, passed away on Saturday, September 28th at Shorehaven. He was born on April 8, 1934 to Eugene and Mabel (Kunz) Ruppenthal in Milwaukee. Skip was the former owner and president of Midwest Grinding Co. In 1955, he was the Wisconsin State Champion in Cross Country Motorcycle Racing. Skip hosted the first ultralight aircraft fly-in...

James George Kanavas

James George Kanavas

Sep 27, 2019

James “Jim” or “Dimitri” Kanavas passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. Jim, 84, was born in Dubuque, Iowa on July 30, 1935 and was the youngest son of his Greek immigrant parents, George and Katherine (Vrotsos) Kanavas. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, George and Katherine, and his siblings: Helen, Nick, John,...