Obituaries
Fred William Schnell
Nov 18, 2025
Fred Schnell passed away on November 18 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family. Born on January 8, 1968, Fred was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to many.A skilled handyman, Fred had a genuine passion for building things. He loved music, model railroading, and was an avid fan of the Milwaukee Brewers. He enjoyed being funny and...
Brandon Lee Rasmussen
Nov 17, 2025
Brandon Lee Rasmussen, age 43, was unexpectedly called to his eternal home on November 17th 2025, due to an unknown heart condition. He is the beloved father of Holdan Cruz and Sawyer Reid Rasmussen.
Brandon was known for his infectious smile and laugh to all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on this earth was one marked by...
Robin J. Vogen
Nov 17, 2025
Robin J. Vogen passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, one week shy of her 85th birthday. Born in Milwaukee and raised on Oconomowoc Lake, Robin lived a life filled with adventure, generosity, compassion and an unshakable love for people.
Robin was married to Roger Vogen and they had three wonderful children – Abby (Ed) Horn, Robin (Kevin) Hehn, and Matt...
Nathan "Nate" Zastrow
Nov 16, 2025
Nate Zastrow, age 52, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. His kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to others will be missed beyond measure.
A Life Rooted in Family and Community
Born in Milwaukee and raised in Oconomowoc, Nate embodied the best parts of both places: the humility of the Midwest...
Jeffrey Charles Opiela
Nov 15, 2025
Jeffrey Charles Opiela, age 73, passed away on November 15, 2025. Jeffrey was born in Milwaukee, Wi on January 24th, 1952 to Florian and Florence (Tokarski) Opiela.
Jeffrey is survived by his loving wife, Mary, siblings Allan (Maria) Opiela, Donna Zoltak, Maryann (Mike) Tellier, niece Leandra (Scott) Trzebiatowski, Amanda (John) Olivier, Alyssa Opiela, great nieces and other family, and many friends.
Jeffrey...
Dian Marie Boyle
Nov 12, 2025
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Dian Marie Boyle, age 87, with family at her side on November 12, 2025. Dian was born on May 31, 1938 to Fred and Genevieve (nee Ruhland) Buending in Milwaukee, WI; their first of three children.
Dian is survived by her husband of 63 years Daniel James Boyle - the love of her...
Corinne Kathleen Brooks
Nov 10, 2025
Corinne Kathleen Brooks, age 91, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025. Corinne was born on September 16, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Everett and Margarite Kelley.
Corinne was a woman of many passions. She loved to dance, whose spirit would light up any room, a talented seamstress, a devoted fisherwoman who found joy in the serene moments spent on the...
Timothy Cantwell
Nov 9, 2025
Timothy Cantwell, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Lilac Springs Assisted Living Center in Lake Mills, Wisconsin.
Timothy was born on August 12, 1941, to Charles and Josephine (Rozek) Cantwell. He attended Oconomowoc High School. Timothy married Lynn Rentmeester on October 27, 1962. Timothy was a machinist at Waukesha Dresser Industries for over 30 years. He was...
Robert (Bob) Andrew Simmons
Nov 6, 2025
Robert (Bob) Andrew Simmons, age 84, passed away on November 6, 2025. Bob was born in Chicago, IL on November 26, 1940 to Robert W. and Dorothy Simmons.
Bob is survived by his children Robert M. (Nicole) and Michelle (Tim) Niemuth; grandchildren Morgan, Ian, Craig and Paul; step-grandchildren Jayden and Gianna; sister Christine (Doug) Rideout; along with nieces, nephews, and other...
Keith Franklin Farber
Nov 3, 2025
Keith F. Farber, 86, of Oconomowoc, passed peacefully in his sleep on November 3, 2025. Born in Galveston, Texas, on April 22, 1939, he was the second of two sons. His family moved several times, finally settling in Illinois.
Keith graduated from Winona State with a degree in education. He taught shop for several years in Minnesota before starting his career...
James D Schultz
Nov 3, 2025
James Schultz, age 47 of Ashippun, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 3, 2025 at his home.
James is survived by his mother Nancy Schultz and was preceded in death by his father Peter.
Private services will be held for James.
William F. Ziebell
Nov 3, 2025
William F. Ziebell passed away in the early morning hours on November 3, 2025 in Fishers, Indiana. Born on Feb 29th, 1936, in Wauwatosa, WI, he graduated high school from Fort Atkinson High School in 1954. Shortly after, he joined the US Navy in which he had an impressive 20 year long career as a meteorologist, having achieved the rank...
Wayne Ervin Fritz
Nov 2, 2025
Wayne passed away peacefully at home on November 2nd. He grew up with five brothers and two sisters in Waukesha. In 1954, Wayne joined the Army and was stationed in Europe.
In 1958, he introduced himself as Jordan Rourke Temple the 4th to Darlene Frankowiak, who became his wife a year later. Together, they spent 67 years in marriage. From 1970...
Deborah "Debbie" Fenzl-Sorcic
Oct 31, 2025
Deborah (Debbie) Fenzl-Sorcic, of Oconomowoc, WI passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025 at the age of 73. Born on November 14, 1952 to Jim and Ramona Fenzl. Debbie grew up in Okauchee and married John Sorcic on August 4, 1979.
Throughout her life, Debbie was known for her love for her family, baking Christmas cookies and watching Wisconsin sports. She...
Ann Catherine Fabus
Oct 30, 2025
Ann Catherine Fabus, peacefully passed away on October 30, 2025, at the age of 99. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 24, 1925 to Vincent and Valeria (nee Konkel) Kowalski.
Ann is survived by her eldest daughter, Barbara Fabus and her husband Ted Wiesendanger of Delafield, WI; Ann’s eldest son, Stephen Fabus and his wife, Susan Peterson of Wauwatosa,...
Peter Richard Larson
Oct 29, 2025
Peter Richard Larson “Peter the Greeter,” entered Eternal Life as he went to be with His Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at his home in Oconomowoc with his beloved wife Patti at his side.
Peter is survived by his loving wife Patti Jean Larson (Volckmann); his children Kersten, P.J., Paige; and Jayson Hyman and Rachel Hyman; grandchildren Luke, Jack, Trey,...
Bonnie Jean Schweighardt
Oct 29, 2025
Age 79
Passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025 Bonnie was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on April 20, 1946 to Roland and Hertha Voss.
Bonnie is survived by her loving husband Oscar. She will be missed by her brother Ronald (Christine) Voss. Also left to cherish her memory are her brother-in-law Stephan (Debbie) Schweighardt, sister-in-law Dr. Marianne (William Daly) Schweighardt, as well...
Robert "Bob" Stadler Drenk
Oct 28, 2025
Robert Stadler Drenk, age 84, passed away on October 28, 2025, in the most peaceful and beautiful way possible. His family got to be near him and say goodbye as he took his journey to Heaven. Bob enjoyed 62 years of marriage with his wife Donna (Pagenkopf) and was an amazing father to David and Daniel, father-in-law to Heather and...
Susan Ann Nezworski
Oct 27, 2025
Susan Ann Nezworski, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on August 31, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Nelson and Eunice Stofflet (nee Horn).
Susan’s greatest passion was her family; she poured her heart into creating a nurturing and warm environment for those she loved. She was an avid...
Wayne Robert Kohnke
Oct 24, 2025
Wayne “Butch” or “Bud” Kohnke, 84, of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at Angels Grace Hospice on Friday, October 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose easygoing nature, quick wit, and contagious laugh brought joy to everyone around him.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army, where he met the love of...
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