Obituaries

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...

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....