Obituaries

Constance P. Arsnow

Constance P. Arsnow

Dec 27, 2017

Constance P. Arsnow, age 85, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. She is survived by her children Bruce (Carol), and Brian (Polly) Arsnow, and Linda (Wayne) Dickman; grandchildren Eric (Betsy) and Jordan Arsnow, and Kara (Dan) Wagoner-Plamann, Megan (Matt Sykes) Plamann, Dylan and Morgan Dickman; great-grandchildren Dexter and Paxton Arsnow, and Adler...

Tony R. Leonard

Tony R. Leonard

Dec 26, 2017

Tony R. Leonard, age 26, of Sullivan, WI, passed away on December 26, 2017, from injuries suffered in a car accident. Tony is survived by his mom Cathy (the late Don) Leonard; his siblings Gina (Nick) Amundsen, Donnie Jr. (Jessica) Leonard; his nephews Bentley, Ryder, and James; his grandparents Donald E. and Judy Leonard; his girlfriend Vedrana Puskar; his...

Alice Gyura

Alice Gyura

Dec 24, 2017

Alice Gyura, age 90, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2017. She is survived by her son Vernon (Laura) Gyura; grandchildren Elisabeth, Jillian, and Valerie Gyura; and great-granddaughter Donna; and many more family and friends. Alice is preceded in death by her loving husband Vernon Sr.; and brothers Fred and Leonard Zeedyk. Alice enjoyed spending time with...

Mark J. Roou

Mark J. Roou

Dec 22, 2017

Mark 'The Roouster' J. Roou, age 58, of Sullivan, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 22, 2017. Mark is survived by his loving wife Wendy; his children Keith Roou and Sassie Roou, Larry (Rebecca) Chaulklin III, Melissa (Michael) Horvath and Matthew (Emma) Chaulklin; his parents Philip and Jan Roou; his grandchildren Belle, John, Leland, Loretta, Harlee and Malcolm;...

Herbert F. Weiss

Herbert F. Weiss

Dec 20, 2017

Herbert 'Turbo' F. Weiss, age 87, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 20, 2017. Herbert is survived by his children Cindy (Edward) Binkowski, Alan (the late Terry) Weiss, Russell Weiss; his grandchild Samuel; his niece Karen Kullinger and her family and many more family and friends. Herbert is preceded in death by his...

Dale D. Hittman

Dale D. Hittman

Dec 2, 2017

Dale Dennis Hittman, 71, of Oconomowoc, WI passed away peacefully in his sleep after a 2 year battle with cancer on Dec 2, 2017. Dale was born in Milwaukee on July 16, 1946. Dale and his wife Jackie were married for 43 years. Dale was an entrepreneur, real estate broker, teacher and coach. He enjoyed being on the lake,...

Jodi Mesker

Jodi Mesker

Dec 2, 2017

Jodi Mesker age 57 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Jodi is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Randy. Her parents John and Joan Williams, mother-in-law Gloria Mesker, her brothers Jeff (Lynne) Williams, John Jr. (Sonja) Williams, sister Julie (Jerry) Boerst along with many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Jodi loved her...

Ruth Mccarthy

Ruth Mccarthy

Dec 2, 2017

Ruth C. McCarthy passed away on December 2, 2017 at the age of 98 years. Ruth was born March 14, 1919 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Carl and Ida Hoyer. She married Edward F. McCarthy on February 1st, 1947. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, sister Esther and husband Edward. She is survived by her son Michael, granddaughters...

Joyce H. Thelen

Joyce H. Thelen

Nov 30, 2017

Joyce ‘Nana’ Thelen (86) has gone to heaven to be reunited with her beloved husband of 65 years, Robert Thelen who left us in 2015. Joyce grew up on Okauchee Lake in the Kutschenreuter household, graduated from Oconomowoc High School and met her love-Robert. They were married in 1950 and spent much family time with their 5 children on...

James F. Franzen

James F. Franzen

Nov 28, 2017

James F. Franzen, age 87, formerly of Detroit and Roscommon, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Jim is survived by his loving wife Shirley(St. Aubin) Franzen of 66 years; his children J. Scott (Betty Lou) Franzen, Kathi (George) Daubner; and Cheryl (Thomas) Maginley; grandchildren Laura (David) Laudenslager, and Ryan and Brett Maginley; great-grandchildren Benjen and Kara...

Fred "Rob" Wiercyski

Fred "Rob" Wiercyski

Nov 28, 2017

Fred 'Rob' 'Bubba' Wiercyski, age 48, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Rob is survived by his loving wife Collette of 11 years, his children 'The Bubba Bunch' Justin Wiercyski, Kirstyn Wiercyski, Brandon Wiercyski, Kaitlynn Vandenberg, Devin Vandenberg and Brianne Vandenberg, his grandson Granger Wiercyski; his sister Cynthia Wiercyski-Mythen and many more family and...

Carlene M. Lindell

Carlene M. Lindell

Nov 26, 2017

Carlene Mae Lindell of the Village of Dousman Services are set for Thursday, Dec. 7th, for Carlene Mae Lindell, of the Village of Dousman and formerly Town of Genesee, who was called to her eternal home on Sunday, Nov. 26 at Three Pillars Senior Living Communities. She was 86. Carlene graduated from Von Steuben High School in Chicago and...

Roy O. Gromme

Roy O. Gromme

Nov 24, 2017

Roy O. Gromme, age 84, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Friday, November 24, 2017. Roy is survived by his loving wife Sue of 55 years; his children Alison (Timothy Fisher) Gromme and Andrea (Scott) Baxter; his sister Anne Marie Gromme and many more family and friends. Roy is preceded in death by...

Lee "Butch" Klug

Lee "Butch" Klug

Nov 23, 2017

Lee 'Butch' Klug, age 74 of Mapleton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 23, 2017. Butch is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Martha, his children Wendi (Joe) Unger, Lisa (Terry) Holahan and Laura (Kurt) Kenney. His grandchildren Leslee, Elizabeth, Cameron, Clara, Henry and Calvin. Butch is further survived by his sisters Karen Euting and Debbie (Bob)...

Charleen D. Wicyk

Charleen D. Wicyk

Nov 21, 2017

Charleen D. Wicyk, Age 88, of Dousman, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Charleen is survived by her children, Mary Lou (Roy) Peterson, Jeanne Marie Ross, Florence Lee Kaplan and Christopher John (Christina) Wicyk; her grandchildren Michelle Kaplan, Matthew (Jessica) Kaplan, Jennifer (Steve) Hedke, Alexander Ross, Joshua Wicyk, Carolyn Wicyk, Paul Wicyk and...

Lerene "Lee" A. Retzlaff

Lerene "Lee" A. Retzlaff

Nov 21, 2017

LeRene 'Lee' A. Retzlaff, age 87, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 22, 2017. Lee is survived by her children Wendy (Greg) Scherer and Tom (Kathy) Retzlaff; her grandchildren Patricia (Matt) Kurkeweicz, Christopher (Linsey) Retzlaff and Gregory Retzlaff; her great grandchildren Ava and Audra Kurkeweicz and Brody Retzlaff; her brother James (Sandy) Schenck;...

Florence C. Cootware

Florence C. Cootware

Nov 19, 2017

Florence C. 'Flo' (Rubach) Cootware, age 87, former Oconomowoc resident, died Sunday evening, November 19, 2017 at her daughters residence in Greenleaf, Wisconsin. Florence was born in Brown Deer, on February 2, 1930 to the late Carl A. Rubach and Amanda P. (Peterson) Rubach. She graduated from West Milwaukee High School and earned a bachelors degree in Education from...

Hazel J. Thurow

Hazel J. Thurow

Nov 18, 2017

Hazel J. Thurow died November 18, 2017 at her home in Chandler, AZ. She was born on March 18, 1922 in Hartford, Wisconsin; the youngest of 4 children to Hubert and Meta (Horst) Pribnow. She attended Hartford High School and graduated with the Class of 1940. Hazel was employed as a secretary for the Natural Casing Co. During WWII...

Elizabeth "Liz" Bednar

Elizabeth "Liz" Bednar

Nov 15, 2017

G. Elizabeth 'Liz' Bednar, age 82, of Nashotah, Wis., passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Liz is survived by her children Matthew (Sheila) Brzeski, Andrew (Corinne) Brzeski, Stephen (Julie) Brzeski, Christine (Mark) Skumatz and Ellen (Donald) Bartkowiak; 18 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; siblings Rita, Gene, Fran, Alan, and Bernadette; many more extended family...

Eileen M. Daly

Eileen M. Daly

Nov 11, 2017

Eileen Mary Wilkinson Daly, 67, died November 11, 2017 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin with her family at her side. Born in Milwaukee on November 17, 1949, to the late Dr. Philip Michael and Mary Elizabeth (Coffey) Wilkinson, she believed that she could not have been born into a more loving family and grew up in Oconomowoc with her three siblings....