Obituaries

Ruth D. Ruenzel

Ruth D. Ruenzel

Jan 10, 2018

Ruth D. Ruenzel, age 97 of Brookfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Ruth is survived by her son Dennis Ruenzel, daughter Jan (Mike) McDaniel, her grandchildren Jeff Ruenzel, Cindy (Kevin) Pagenkopf, Steven McDaniel and David (Ammie) McDaniel along with her great grandchildren Mason Pagenkopf and Liam McDaniel. Ruth is further survived by her nieces, nephews and other...

Jerry Owen

Jerry Owen

Jan 9, 2018

Jerry Owen, born July 25 1941 passed away peacefully on January 9, 2018. Jerry was born in Eland, WI to parents Gerald (Chuck) and Evelyn Owen. He was a very active outdoorsman, an avid fisherman, hunter and an excellent gardener. No matter where he was living – you could count on Jerry to have the best garden and greenest...

Bernice E. Petushek

Bernice E. Petushek

Jan 9, 2018

Bernice Elizabeth Petushek, Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 08, 2018. She was born on February 1, 1917, in Orient, Faulk County, South Dakota to Claude and Amelia Keller. She married John William Petushek on July 2, 1945 in Milwaukee. Shortly thereafter they purchased a home in the Town of Summit, Waukesha County and resided there until 1997. Bernice...

Richard W. Heinze

Richard W. Heinze

Jan 1, 2018

Richard 'Rick' W. Heinze, age 72, of Delafield, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his two sons on Monday, January 01, 2018. Rick is survived by his sons Jason Heinze and Nick Heinze; his ex-wife Sierra Asen and his granddog Rex. Rick worked for Astronautics for 45 plus years, he enjoyed hiking, kayaking and photography. He loved woodworking, building...

Donna A. Hein

Donna A. Hein

Jan 1, 2018

Donna A. Hein – 9/22/1946 to 1/1/2018 Donna Hein passed in the early morning hours of January 1, 2018. She had been a resident of Alden Estates of Jefferson for the last 6 months as she suffered with Parkinson’s Disease. Donna Rode was born on September 22, 1946 to Benjamin and Ellen (Branback) Rode in Iron Mountain, Michigan. The...

Shirley Franzen

Shirley Franzen

Dec 31, 2017

Shirley J. Franzen, (nee St. Aubin) age 84, formerly of Detroit and Roscommon, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Shirley is survived by her loving 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 Laudenslager; and her sister Jane...

Frederick "Fred" M. Gerdes

Frederick "Fred" M. Gerdes

Dec 30, 2017

Frederick 'Fred' M. Gerdes, age 80 of Waukesha, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017. Fred is survived by loving daughters Karen (Todd) Luer of Dousman and Rachel (Brendon) Reiff of Kansas City and his grandchildren Grant and Emily Luer. He is further survived by his niece Amy Gerdes and nephews Rick and John Riehle along with other relatives...

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...