Obituaries

Mary Jane Hartnett

Mary Jane Hartnett

Dec 30, 2018

Mary Jane Hartnett, age 73, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully with her loving husband by her side in the early morning of December 30, 2018. Jane is survived by her husband of 49 years, Bill Hartnett; her three brothers Colonel John (Merrie) Casper, Dr. Thomas (M.J.) Casper, and Robert (Laura) Casper; and nieces and nephews. She is also survived...

Wolfgang Rose

Wolfgang Rose

Dec 29, 2018

Wolfgang Rose, age 79, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2018. Surviving him are his children Michael Rose and Annette Rose; grandchildren Zachary, Noah, Madeline, Ursula; and family and friends. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Renate Rose; and his brothers Hans, Martin, and Henning. Wolfgang was born in Langenweddingen, Germany...

Carl W. Hensel

Carl W. Hensel

Dec 27, 2018

Our dear Lord, on December 27, 2018, took Carl William Hensel, age 94, formerly of Dousman, WI, son of Herbert and Louise Hensel, to be in that perfect place for eternity. He was blessed with a wonderful 66 year marriage to Mildred (Jarmer). Carl and Millie had four children: James (Linda), Kenneth (Laurie), Marcia (Steve), Alan (Betsy), and two...

Richard F. Mazurek

Richard F. Mazurek

Dec 26, 2018

Richard 'Dick' F. Mazurek, age 89, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Dick is survived by his loving wife Shirley of 52 years; his daughter Bonnie (Kurt) Mau; his grandchildren Rick (Robin) Mau, Sadie (Tom) Ek and Julie (Ryan) Erdmann; his great grandchildren Payton Platt, Gavin and Gage Ek, Elizabeth and...

Carol J. Novakovich

Carol J. Novakovich

Dec 20, 2018

On December 20, 2018, Carol J. Novakovich, age 73, of Dousman, passed away peacefully. Cherished mother of Kari (Duane) Kerbel and Bill (Shelly) Novakovich; loving grandmother to Nicole (Tom) Lyden, Matthew Kerbel, AJ Kerbel, and Zachary Kerbel, beloved sister of Walter (Ginny) Bhend; and missed by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She is reunited in Heaven with her...

Luke A. Zwieg

Luke A. Zwieg

Dec 19, 2018

Luke A. Zwieg, age 46, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Luke is survived by his loving wife Brianna of 21 years; his children Zada (15 years old) and Samara (10 years old) Zwieg; his parents Mike and Char Zwieg; his father-in-law Gary and step-mother-in law Jan...

Michael D. Curley

Michael D. Curley

Dec 17, 2018

Michael David Curley passed into eternal life on Monday, December 17, 2018 at the age of 65. Leaving us all too soon, he was surrounded by loved ones in his final moments. Beloved son of and survived by his mother, Patricia Madden (nee Mahoney) and stepfather, Robert. Loving husband of 39 years to Connie (nee Garcia) and adored father...

Alcyone E. Thuot

Alcyone E. Thuot

Dec 13, 2018

Alcyone E. Thuot (nee Pepke), age 85 of the town of Genesee, passed away on December 13, 2018. Alcyone was born in Merrill on April 27, 1933 to Arnold A. and Alcyone A. Pepke. Alcyone enjoyed working in the insurance industry for many years. She enjoyed her family, travel, home, birds, crossword puzzles, and of course watching “The Price...

Mildred M. Grendahl

Mildred M. Grendahl

Dec 11, 2018

Mildred M. Grendahl reunited with her beloved husband Earl on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at the age of 96. Treasured mother of Virginia Strong and Curtis (Susan) Grendahl. Loving sister of Signe Pederson and Arlene Bly. Cherished grandmother of Ken (Maria) Phillips, Ray (Heidi) Strong, Nathan (Kimberly) Grendahl and Joshua (Vanessa) Grendahl. Proud great grandmother of 8 and great...

E. Louise Lang

E. Louise Lang

Dec 10, 2018

E. Louise Lang, age 89 of Oconomowoc passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018 surrounded by her family. Louise is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, David Lang, her children David A. (Dawn) Lang, Donna (John) Heschke, Lori (John) Ford, Robert (Lori) Lang, her grandchildren David D. (Danielle) Lang, Becky (Jason) Sikorski, Sean Ford, Christa Heschke, Jamie...

Roger W. Anick

Roger W. Anick

Dec 9, 2018

Roger W. Anick, age 80, of Oconomowoc, passed away on December 9, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Anick, children Jaylene Pirano and Todd Anick, his mother Winifred Kleinman, sister Susan Schneider, grandchildren Brittany (Luke) Rakow, Maria Blinkwitz, Megan Pirano, Haley Anick, Mary Kate Anick, and Jake Weber, great granddaughter Mary Mork, and many nieces, nephews, other...

Laverne A. Krueger

Laverne A. Krueger

Dec 9, 2018

LaVerne A. Krueger (nee Mallow) age 89, of Oconomowoc, passed away on December 9, 2018. LaVerne was born April 1, 1929 in Ashippun, daughter of Paul and Alice Mallow. LaVerne married Kenneth Krueger on September 29, 1951 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ashippun. She was a homemaker, and later was employed at the office of Dr. John Hornberger,...

Darlene B. Shumway

Darlene B. Shumway

Dec 6, 2018

Flora Darlene Shumway at age 81 passed away on December 6, 2018. Never sick a day in her life, Darlene, as she was known by all, sat down from one of her weekly chores and passed away peacefully. She was born on March 18, 1937 to the late Raymond and Bertha Brandon from Gahanna, Ohio. Darlene attended Lincoln High...

James L. Harris

James L. Harris

Dec 6, 2018

James L. Harris, age 73, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on December 6, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Carol, his children Jason (Kate Becker) Harris, Amy (Randy) Wiesman, and Jenny (Joe) Fohey; grandchildren Elizabeth, AJ, Jack, Cody, Sydney, and Wyatt; his siblings Gerry (Laura) Harris, Cheri (Jim) Casamassa,...

Andrew M. Kelly

Andrew M. Kelly

Dec 5, 2018

Andrew M. Kelly, age 42, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous fight with cancer on December 5, 2018. He is survived by his cherished wife of 9 years, Amanda, his children Aiden, Addison, and Asher; his parents Daniel and Barbara Kelly; his brother Christopher (Andrea) Kelly; grandfather...

Elizabeth "Betty" Schneider

Elizabeth "Betty" Schneider

Dec 3, 2018

Elizabeth 'Betty' Schneider, age 75, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Henry; her daughters Kristin Schneider and Kurrie (the late Marty) Pelegrin; grandsons Austin and Connor Pelegrin; and sister Joan (Edward) Schwartz; and many more family and special friends. Services for Betty will be...

Jeremiah J. Drum Sr.

Jeremiah J. Drum Sr.

Dec 2, 2018

Jeremiah J. Drum, Sr., age 92, of Dousman, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2018. He is survived by his children Jeremiah Jr. (Jan) Drum; Denise (Tom Erickson) Drum; Kenneth (Corinne) Drum; Lori (Ralph Gordon) LaGoo; Duane (Kari) Kerbel; Jim (David Kedzie) Kerbel; Patrick Drum; and Margaret (Marc) Ottenad; 19 grandchildren; a number of great grandchildren; close friend Vern...

Catherine (Cat) Ann Towne

Catherine (Cat) Ann Towne

Nov 29, 2018

Catherine (Cat) Ann Towne passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on November 29, 2018. She is survived by her parents, Darlene and Wayne Fritz; brother Edward (Agnes) Fritz; sister Diane Fritz; and nephew Jeremy Flintrop; and many more family and friends. Cat is preceded in death by her grandparents Raymond and Sylvia Frank; and Arthur and Louise...

Merry J. Barka

Merry J. Barka

Nov 29, 2018

For those of you who knew our Mom, you know she marched to the beat of her own drum—or maybe it was a tambourine. The tambourine was just one part of Mom’s unique sense of flare, distinctive sense of humor that she shared frequently with those around her. And while many of us may say that she often defied...

Gary L. Roy

Gary L. Roy

Nov 22, 2018

Gary L. Roy, age 66, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 22, 2018. Gary is survived by his children Kevin (Beth) Ford, Tammy (Jolie Fettig) Bliffert, Travis (Katie Ohme) Roy, Tracie Roy, Tonia Roy, Cody (Erika LaCombe) Roy and Jessy (Kayla) Roy; his grandchildren Noelle, Sierra, Juliana, Jayden, Nora, Taylor and Benson; his siblings Ron Roy,...