Obituaries

Dec 5, 2024

Julie Ann (Gerdman) Barnes of Oconomowoc passed away on Thursday December 5, 2024.

Her life centered around her loving son Anthony and her faith in the Mormon Church.

Julie was a lifelong resident of Oconomowoc and a graduate of Oconomowoc High School.

Born February 18, 1965 in Oconomowoc, Julie is survived by her...

Dec 4, 2024

Marlo Helen Madsen, age 72, passed away at home on December 4, 2024. Born on May 26, 1952, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Marlo was a beloved daughter of William and Dorothy Suechting (nee Adams).

Marlo had a profound love for animals, finding joy and companionship in their presence. She was an avid reader, always immersed in the pages...

Dec 3, 2024

Thomas Lee Maxwell, age 83, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday December 3rd, 2024. Tom was born in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, on November 19th, 1941 to Ambrose & Edna (nee Drew).

Tom grew up in Milwaukee with his 5 siblings attending St. Patrick's Elementary School on the south side & then West Allis Central...

Dec 1, 2024

Alan Harvey Koepke, 83, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 1, 2024 following a beautiful Thanksgiving weekend with his family.

Al was born on January 6, 1941 and grew up on the family dairy farm near Mapleton. He graduated from Oconomowoc High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison graduating in 1963...

Dec 1, 2024

Leslie C. King, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024.

Leslie was born in Washington DC on October 3, 1945 to Douglas and Laura Scherer. Leslie grew up in New Orleans, LA. She attended Mills College in Oakland, CA and received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. After college, Leslie met Howard Coleman in...

Dec 1, 2024

Sue Ann Davies of Oconomowoc passed away peacefully December 1, 2024 after a long courageous battle with the complications of breast cancer.

Sue is survived by her husband Jim Davies, Children Lindsey Evraets, Duluth MN, Robert Davies, St, Petersburg FL., grandchildren Dean and Mikaela Evraets and her sister Mary Schimmel of Waukesha as well as her special...

Dec 1, 2024

Gloria Jean Cellini, age 78, left this world peacefully at home on December 1, 2024, surrounded by her family. Gloria was born on December 22, 1945, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin to Walter and Phoebe Abrahamson (nee Ridgewell).

Gloria is survived by her children Jonathan (Melissa) Cellini and Amanda (Karl) Cellini; her grandchildren Aria, Mina and Giovanni Cellini; sisters...

Nov 27, 2024

Huber, Ann L. (Rauguth)

87, of the City of Oconomowoc, Formerly of Town of Ottawa, and Menomonee Falls. passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 27th. Loving wife of Frank (predeceased) of 54 years. Mother of Cathy (Jim) Moon, Craig (Kelly) Huber, Tim (Wendy) Huber and Laurie (Mike) Balsewicz. Cherished Grandma of Stephen...

Nov 23, 2024

Donna “aka Warden” Mae Zielke, age 86, passed away on November 23, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home. Born on April 14, 1938, in Dousman, WI, Donna was the daughter of Charles and Florence Houk.

Donna's true passion lay in ceramics, where she poured her creativity into beautiful pieces that brought joy to those around...

Nov 22, 2024

Siew Inn Fok, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024.

Siew Inn is survived by her daughter Gillian(James), daughter-in-law Darlene and her 5 grandchildren (Anthony, Vincent, Ryan, Brandon and Nadina).

Siew Inn is preceded in death by her Husband Tai Loy and her son Andrew.

A funeral service will be held for Siew...

Nov 22, 2024

David James Lederer, age 63, passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2024. David was born on November 7, 1961, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, to James and Mary Ann (nee Verhalen).

David is survived by his wife Trish; his three daughters Jennifer (Dillon), Rachel (Eric) and Clara; his father James; siblings Mary Susan (Bruce), Anne (Sonia), Katy...

Nov 20, 2024

Suzanne Kay (Dewus) Hader passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 20, 2024, in Dousman at the age of 89.

Sue was born on July 21, 1935, to Clarence and Irene (Peck) Dewus in Milwaukee, WI. She found true love with James Hader, and they married in 1955. Together, Sue and Jim went on to...

Nov 17, 2024

Marlene Louise (Alm) Rupnow, 74, of Oconomowoc, passed away on November 17th, 2024, at AngelsGrace Hospice, surrounded in love by her family.

Marlene was born on February 10th, 1950, the second of four children, to Earl and Lois (Sardeson) Alm. She started her life on the family farm before moving to town and attending elementary school in...

Nov 17, 2024

Kathy departed her earthly life and entered Eternal rest early in the morning on Sunday, November 17, 2024, just weeks shy of her 86th birthday. She was surrounded by her loving daughter Lisa, son-in-law, Bill, and the sweet staff of Hartland Place in Hartland, Wisconsin as she went home to be with the Lord. Some of her final words...

Nov 15, 2024

David Valdemar Nelson passed away on November 15, 2024, at the age of 66 years. He was born August 16, 1958, to Douglas V. Nelson and Rae Josephine Nelson (nee Brown) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

David is survived by family members Willie & Annie Nelson, Aster Nelson, Josiah Nelson and Matthias Nelson. He was preceded in death by...

Nov 14, 2024

Our beloved mother, Gladys Ann “GG” Grulke passed away peacefully at Hartland Place in Hartland, WI with her family and Lily Hospice by her side on November 14, 2024 at the age of 95.

She was born on September 1, 1929 to Arnold and Adela Hill in Kenosha, WI. She met Ted on a blind date on...

Nov 14, 2024

Howard William Fischer was born on January 12, 1927 to John and Edna (Schlender) Fischer who resided in Waukesha at the time of his birth. Howard was called by the Lord on November 14, 2024. He died peacefully at Wilkinson Woods in Oconomowoc. Upon graduation from high school, Howard left his parents and sister, Lois, to enlist in the...

Nov 14, 2024

Gladys Ann O’Clair Fieseler, age 92, moved to heaven on November 14, 2024 at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc, WI. Gladys was born in May 1932 on the family farm near Dickens, IA. She was a 1950 graduate of Emmetsburg, IA High School. Gladys and husband of 60 years, Marion Milton, moved to Oconomowoc in 2014 to be near family.

Nov 13, 2024

Kristine Elizabeth Heinrich passed away peacefully at Angels Grace surrounded by her loved ones on November 13, 2024, at the age of 76. Kris was born on January 6, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the cherished daughter of Joseph and Doreen Heintskill (nee Duggins).

Growing up in Milwaukee and attending John Marshall High School, Kris later pursued...

Nov 11, 2024

Jerrold “Doc” Koch Obituary

November 19, 1935 – November 11, 2024

For centuries people have claimed to have known the best husband, dad or grandfather and dentist. However, our experience shows that Jerrold “Doc” Koch was truly all of those! He brought oxygen into the room, though there were times you couldn’t breathe from his...