Obituaries

Linnea A Olson

Linnea A Olson

Apr 24, 2019

It is with deep sadness that we write of the death of our friend, Linney. She passed away quietly at her “new” home in Oconomowoc, WI, after a long illness. Alzheimer’s had necessitated her move from her beloved home in Brooklyn not quite 2 years ago. The staff at the facility have many fond memories of the Linney, as...

Jerome L. Leif

Jerome L. Leif

Apr 22, 2019

Jerome “Jerry” LeRoy Leif, 74, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, April 22, 2019. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Betty (Loecher) Leif; his son David and daughter-in-law Noel, and their children Hannah, Niklaus, and Eric; his son Scott and daughter-in-law Maureen and their daughters Gabrielle, Addison, and Camryn; and his daughter,...

John C. Gutowski

John C. Gutowski

Apr 22, 2019

John C. Gutowski age 73 of Sullivan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, April 22, 2019. John is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sharon, his children Tina (Nathan) Belongia/Degner and Melisa (Jesus) Torres, grandchildren Joshua Degner and Jessica (Parker Hoisngton Sr.) Degner, Isabella Torres and Victoria Torres along with a great-grandchild Parker Hoisngton...

Kenneth Neitzke

Kenneth Neitzke

Apr 21, 2019

Kenneth Neitzke age 81 of Dousman, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Ken is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Jean, his children Kendal (Stacey Balsley) Neitzke and Lonnie (David) Kaiser. Grandchildren Eric Kaiser, Mary (Justin) Marshall, Michael (Katie) Wright and Jasmine Wright along with his great-grandchildren Madalynn and Jaxon Marshall, his...

Jerry "Mike" Czemierys

Jerry "Mike" Czemierys

Apr 17, 2019

Jerry “Mike” Czemierys, age 58 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Teri (Suehs) his sister Holli, dad John T. (Mary) Anderson and his brothers Chris (Joan), Kelly (Shelley), Kevin, John Anderson along with his uncle Ron and aunt Sally Czemierys. Also, his Mother-in-law Teri Suehs, sister-in-law...

James "Jim" Doxtater

James "Jim" Doxtater

Apr 14, 2019

James “Jim” Doxtater, age 78 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Joanne, children Jean Sukkert, Judi Winans and James Doxtater, along with 21 grandchildren and 26 great -grandchildren. He is further survived by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Leroy and Pat Carroll...

Sheila A. Vega

Sheila A. Vega

Apr 12, 2019

Sheila A. Vega, age 63, of Oconomowoc, WI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 12, 2019. Sheila is survived by her loving husband of 45 1/2 years, Alvin; children Alvin T. Vega, Sally (Mark) Falci, and Sarah Vega. She will be missed dearly by her grandchildren Alieah, Desirea, Santino, Harlem and Benicio...

William  "Bill" Lilienkamp

William "Bill" Lilienkamp

Apr 11, 2019

William “Bill” Lilienkamp, 75, passed away peacefully April 11, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Patricia; his 3 children Laura (Graeme) Firmin, John (Amy) Lilienkamp, and Scott Lilienkamp. He adored his 7 grandchildren, Stephan, Collin, Raeanna, Spencer, Benjamin, Hannah, Noah, and one great grandchild, Landon. He will be missed by all. A Celebration of...

Gerard L. Kysely

Gerard L. Kysely

Apr 11, 2019

Gerard L. "Bubba" Kysely, 53, lifetime resident of Okauchee, WI passed away of natural causes on Thursday April 11. Gerard is survived by his mother Colette (Chickie, nee Bethke) Kysely; His sisters and brothers: Cathy (John) Bonasera, Jane (Tom) Parulski, Christopher (Linda) Kysely, Joseph (Lynn) Kysely, Mary (Rich) Callahan, Lisa (Michael) Cronin, Mark (Terri) Kysely, Maria (GJ) Schneider, Fr....

Virginia Pavesich

Virginia Pavesich

Apr 5, 2019

Virginia Ann Pavesich (nee Klows), known to her family and friends as ‘Ginny, Ma, Grandma, and Aunt Gin’, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours at the Three Pillars in Dousman on April 5th, 2019. She was 96 years old. Predeceased by her loving husband Charlie in 2003, her memory making son, Chuck in 2010...

Roy Allen Holle

Roy Allen Holle

Mar 31, 2019

Roy A. Holle, 1937 – 2019. Roy died peacefully in his sleep at home on March 31. Roy grew up on Upper Nemahbin Lake, the 3rd of 4 sons born to Stafford and Lucille Holle. After graduating from Oconomowoc High School, Roy served four years in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, Roy earned his bachelor...

Shirley Wheeler

Shirley Wheeler

Mar 29, 2019

Shirley Wheeler, age 85 of Dousman, went to be with her Lord surrounded by her family on Friday, March 29, 2019. Shirley is survived by her loving children, Wanda (Mark) Wakeley, Sharlene Sharif and Charles (Karen) Walker along with her grand-children and great grand-children. Shirley is further survived by her brothers Harvey and Albert Meuller, nieces, nephews and other...

Rev. Paul Borgman

Rev. Paul Borgman

Mar 26, 2019

The Reverend Doctor Paul Lyle Borgman, only child of Lyle C.N. Borgman and Ruth R.(Strauss) Borgman was born in Oshkosh, WI on March 21, 1946. He attended elementary school there until 1960, when he began his secondary education at Concordia High School, Milwaukee. He remained at Concordia until he had completed Junior College and earned his A.A. in 1966....

Elizabeth J. Lau

Elizabeth J. Lau

Mar 25, 2019

Elizabeth “Bettie” J. Lau, 91, of Oconomowoc, died peacefully Monday March 25, 2019 at her residence in Shorehaven. Bettie was born November 23, 1927 in West Salem to Sigvard and Laura (Halverson) Hetland. She married David C. Lau in 1951, and they raised their two children, Jim and Kristin, in Watertown and Oconomowoc. Bettie grew up in the hilly...

Nancy Sidesky

Nancy Sidesky

Mar 25, 2019

Nancy Teresa (Mark) Sidesky went peacefully home to her Lord and Savior on March 25, 2019. She was born on June 23, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Teresa (Flannick) and Peter Norman Mark. Nancy attended St. Anthony Catholic Grade School and St. John Cathedral High School. On September 15, 1956, she married her high school sweetheart William “Bill” Sidesky....

James L. Kennedy

James L. Kennedy

Mar 24, 2019

James Lloyd Kennedy, age 75, of Ixonia, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Jim is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carmen; his children, James Lloyd Kennedy Jr. (wife Arlene), Jennifer Ann Kennedy Van Bogart (husband Joe), and Jason Allen Kennedy (wife Gin); and his grandchildren, Josh and Julia Van Bogart, Chase...

Theodore E. Sells

Theodore E. Sells

Mar 22, 2019

Theodore “Ted” E. Sells, age 78 of Sullivan, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019. Ted is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Glenna (nee Gest), his children Faith (Lennie) Young and Todd (Nicky) Sells. His grand children Bryan, Aaron (friend Jacqueline), Austin Howell and Caitlin (Khalil) Parish along with his siblings Kay, Thomas (Sondra), Judith and...

Karen E. Jacobs

Karen E. Jacobs

Mar 15, 2019

Karen Jacobs passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2019 at the age of 71. Karen was preceded in death by her loving parents, Vincent and Lucille “Schatzie” Sheahan (nee Jacobs). She is deeply mourned by her siblings Ginger (Brian) Carney, Nancy (Chuck) Parker, Michael (Melinda) Sheahan, and Tim (Susan) Sheahan. Treasured aunt of Sean (Joyce) Carney, James (Rebecca) Carney,...

Randall R. Schoenwetter

Randall R. Schoenwetter

Mar 14, 2019

Randall “Randy” R. Schoenwetter, age 63, of Oconomowoc, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 15, 2019. Randy is survived by Janet, his former spouse; his daughter Amy (Kevin) Manske; his granddaughter Nina Manske; his parents Robert and Alyce Schoenwetter; his siblings Laurie (Robert) Schmidt, Pamela (Rick) Theobald and Brian Schoenwetter; his beloved cat Sparky along...

Gretchen A. Stevens

Gretchen A. Stevens

Mar 13, 2019

Gretchen A. Stevens, age 72, of Hartland, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Gretchen is survived by her loving husband David Stevens, of 20 years; her step children Anthony (Jean) Stevens and Ashlee (William) Brock; her step grandchildren Mazee and Alana; her brother Thomas Uber along with more family and friends. Gretchen is preceded in death...