Obituaries
Patricia Ann Mittelstaedt
Dec 5, 2019
Patricia A. Mittelstaedt, age 84, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Lake Country Health. She was born on July 2, 1935 to Charles and Josephine (Rozek) Cantwell in Pewaukee. Patti served in the U.S. Air Force. She worked at Brownberry Ovens until her retirement. She loved her family and grandkids. Patti is survived by her oldest daughter,...
William C. Meyer
Dec 4, 2019
William Coates Meyer, also known affectionately as “Uncle Bill,” passed on December 4, 2019. He was born on May 11, 1938 to Arthur W. and Mildred Coates Meyer. Bill led an adventurous life, he loved cars and traveling the world as well as providing the gathering lake homes for his nieces and nephews and their families on Oconomowoc Lake....
Mildred "Elaine" Gauerke
Dec 3, 2019
Mildred “Elaine” Gauerke, age 104, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Shorehaven Lutheran Homes. She was born on October 19, 1915 in Toland, Wisconsin to Oscar and Erna Radloff. Elaine enjoyed her family, friends, her faith and flowers. She is survived by her sons, Don (Judy) and Dale (Sharie); her grandchildren, Cassie, Heather, Kristen; and four great-grandchildren,...
William M. Hartnett
Dec 2, 2019
William “Bill” M. Hartnett, age 74, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. He was born March, 19, 1945 in Chicago, IL to William F. and Sarah (nee McCausland) Hartnett. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran (1963 to 1967) serving honorably as an electronics technician aboard the amphibious force flagship U.S.S. Estes in the...
Benjamin Reilly Hawthorne
Nov 30, 2019
On November 30, 2019, during a rainy night in Milwaukee and with his loving mother by his side, Benjamin Reilly Hawthorne was called home at the age of 33. He was born January 14, 1986 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Robert and Kay (Griggs) Hawthorne. He graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 2004 and went on to study at...
Ssgt. Ryan Lee Blair
Nov 30, 2019
Staff Sergeant Ryan Lee Blair of Abilene, Texas, age 23, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Ryan was born on July 9, 1996 in Watertown, son of Wade Blair and Sandy (Blair) Murphy. Ryan grew up in Watertown, graduated from Watertown High School in 2014. Ryan enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and graduated from basic training in...
William G. Wasemiller
Nov 20, 2019
Wasemiller, William G. passed away in the peace of Christ on November 20th at the age of 69. Per Bill's wishes, there will be no formal service. Bill said "He will live on in the memories and hearts of his family and friends".
Roland "Rollie" A. Krickhahn
Nov 19, 2019
Roland A. “Rollie” Krickhahn, age 90, of Oconomowoc, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Rollie was born in Milwaukee to George and Irene (nee Hintz) Krickhahn. Soon after they made their home in Oconomowoc. Rollie was a 1947 graduate of Oconomowoc High School. In 1951, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army 78th Btry HQ. On September...
Louis James Novak
Nov 19, 2019
OCONOMOWOC – Louis James Novak, age 84, of Oconomowoc, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born May 22, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Louis and Angeline Novak. Louis served honorably in the Korean War as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. He played the saxophone...
Imogene Audrey Mozer
Nov 16, 2019
Imogene Audrey Mozer, age 90, of Pocahontas, AR, formerly of Milwaukee and Oconomowoc, WI, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019. Imogene was born April 25, 1929 in Beaver Dam, WI to Ira F. and Meleta L. Cunningham. She was married to Rudolph A. Mozer for 62 years, until his death in 2013. Imogene worked as a stenographer for General...
Sharon C. Maerder
Nov 15, 2019
Sharon C. Maerder (nee Scott), 78 of Dousman, found peace on Friday, November 15, 2019. Sharon is survived by her children, Doug (Lori) Maerder, Joel (Susan) Maerder, Kerri (Jeff) Kaphengst, and Mikey Maerder; and loving Grammi-Mimi, to Ashley Maerder, Erin Lesniewski, Max Maerder, Michael Maerder and Jacob Maerder. Sharon is survived by her sister, Sheila (Robert) Wangerin; nieces; nephews;...
Susan Rae Torgerson
Nov 12, 2019
Susan Rae Torgerson, age 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, surrounded by her “family” and friends. She was born on September 30, 1943 in Milwaukee to Wayne and Frances (Rudolph) Thompson. Susan was an important part of Dave and Sharon Stuckey’s life and their families. She will be missed by their children-Scott, Michelle, Blake and Brian;...
Shelby S. Griffin
Nov 10, 2019
Shelby S. Griffin, age 77, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Angels Grace Hospice. She was born in Merrill, Wisconsin to Clarence and Mildred Sell. Shelby is survived by her husband, Jim; her children, Kim Lathrop, Sandy (Doug) Ortiz, Amy (Jeff) Bourdo; her grandchildren, Kate and Julia Lathrop, and Lauren and Makenna Ortiz; her sister, Christine Bell....
Sharlene Sharif
Nov 6, 2019
Sharlene Sharif, age 63, passed away on November 6, 2019 at Summit Aurora Hospital. She was born on September 13, 1956 in Milwaukee to Charles and Shirley Walker. Sharlene was proud to receive her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Phoenix. Sharlene worked for Waukesha Health and Human Services. She was very involved with Elmbrook Church. Sharlene...
Roy A Benishek
Nov 2, 2019
Roy Allen Benishek, age 63, of Rhinelander, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born in Milwaukee to Allen and Joan (Smith) Benishek on March 12, 1956. Roy Allen Benishek, de 63 años de edad, de Rhinelander, falleció pacíficamente el sábado 2 de noviembre del 2019 en el Hospital Aspirus Wausau. Nació...
Bud Luko
Nov 1, 2019
Bud Luko of the town of Oconomowoc, passed away on November 1, 2019 at the age of 91. Bud was born and raised in Okauchee and remained a life long resident of the town of Oconomowoc until his passing. After high school, Bud worked for Davy Tree Service. Bud served as a clerk in the U.S. Army from 1946-1947....
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
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
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
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...
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