Obituaries

Elaine H. Adamec

Elaine H. Adamec

Apr 10, 2018

Elaine H. Adamec “Toots” Formerly of West Allis, Beaver Dam, Waukesha, Oconomowoc and Watertown. From a daughter’s perspective… “It isn’t until your childhood is long past that you realize how special it was. Mothers have a way of taking the ordinary and making it extraordinary-especially my mother. She loved the sun and the water. Summer mornings she would pack...

Richard Summers Macnally

Richard Summers Macnally

Apr 6, 2018

Richard (Dick) Summers MacNally, of Oconomowoc Wisc., passed away on Friday, April 6th, with his brother David and sister Kathy at his side. Dick was born on March 17, 1954, in Duluth, Minnesota, just minutes ahead of his twin brother David, who he remained inseparable from throughout his life. Dick is preceded in death by his loving wife Catherine...

Jean E. Luko

Jean E. Luko

Apr 6, 2018

Jean E. Luko, age 83, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away on Friday, April 06, 2018. Jean is survived by her brothers James (Colleen) Kreil, Jr. and John (Nancy) Kreil she is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and great great nephew and many more family and friends. Jean is preceded in death by her...

James Swanton

James Swanton

Apr 5, 2018

Jim Swanton, age 90 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Thursday April 5th. Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Jean Swanton. Jim leaves behind his two sons Scott and Randy (Sandee) along with two grandchildren, step grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jim is further survived by his sisters, Jane (William) Wierdsma and Jean Britt, and...

Bradley O. Braun

Bradley O. Braun

Apr 4, 2018

Bradley O. Braun, age 65, of Sullivan, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Brad is survived by his loving wife Janice of 36 years; his son Dylan Braun and his brother Doug (Karen) Braun and many more family and friends. Brad is preceded in death by his parents Roy and Anne Braun. Memorial donations in honor...

Marjorie M. Pett

Marjorie M. Pett

Apr 3, 2018

Marjorie M. Pett, age 102, of Summit, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 03, 2018. Marjorie is survived by her nieces nephews and families she touched as a foster parent. She is preceded in death by her husband Howard Pett, her brother William Merten and her sister Dorothy Rose. Marjorie was a realtor for Shorewest, a music teacher...

Carole A. Southcott

Carole A. Southcott

Apr 2, 2018

Carole A. Southcott, age 87, of Oconomowoc, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, April 02, 2018. Carole is survived by her children Shari (Jim) Franke, Sandy Solheim and Gary (Jill) Southcott; her grandchildren Kirsten (Dave), Kimberly (Scott), Nick (Jill), Katie (John) and Bill (Alane); great grandchildren Mason, Sam, Emma, Noah and Zoe and many more family...

Helen E. Kueht

Helen E. Kueht

Mar 31, 2018

Helen E. Kueht, age 94, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Helen is survived by her children Thomas (Kathie) Kueht, John (Sandi) Kueht, Jim (Christy Binn) Kueht, Dan (Patti Kasten) Kueht, Missy (Mike Kreiter) Kueht-Becker; her 10 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and many more family and friends. Helen is preceded in death by her...

Betty J. Bachmann

Betty J. Bachmann

Mar 31, 2018

Betty J. Bachmann, age 95, of Oconomowoc, formerly of Wauwatosa, Madison and Hartland, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Betty is survived by her children Bonnie (George) Laugerman, Beth (Jim) Stowasser, Barb Ehrgott (Roger Hess), Brenda (Michael) Patek; her grandchildren Ryan (Nikki) Laugerman, Jeff (Shannon) Stowasser, Tara Flaherty, Laura (John) Laabs, Brian Ehrgott (Angie Krueger), Emily...

Brian J. Peto

Brian J. Peto

Mar 30, 2018

Brian J. Peto, age 41, of Ixonia, WI passed away unexpectedly at his mother's home, on Friday, March 30, 2018. Brian is survived by his mother Alesa 'Lisa' Peto; his sister Jennifer (Glenn) Haasch; his niece and nephew Lauren and Ryan Haasch and many more family and friends. Brian is preceded in death by his father Joseph Peto and...

Paul T. Paulsberg

Paul T. Paulsberg

Mar 26, 2018

Paul 'Tom' Paulsberg, age 69, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018. Tom is survived by Dan (Liz) Paulsberg and Marcy (Brian) Drummy; his grandchildren Thomas and Mark Paulsberg; Wyatt and Lily Drummy; his siblings George (the late Pat) Paulsberg, Peggy (the late Doug) Porter, Jimmy Paulsberg and Mark (Nancy) Paulsberg and many more family and...

Carolyn L. Wright

Carolyn L. Wright

Mar 23, 2018

Carolyn L. Wright,age 86, of Delafield, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2018. Carolyn is survived by her children Randall Wright, Cynthia (Pat) Linnan, and Donna Wright; grandchildren Andrew Wright, Annalia Linnan, and Nicholas Linnan. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Wright, her parents Harry and Harriet Ziemann, and her aunt Lillian Ziemann. Carolyn graduated from...

Natalie Lemere

Natalie Lemere

Mar 22, 2018

Natalie LeMere, of Delafield, left this earth to be with her three children, on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Wife of 25 years, best friend and partner to Bill. Mother of Charlene Clark, grandma of Shanda (Trae) Woodruff, Mitchell (Breanna)Clark, Matt and Michael Clark and great-grandma of Adalene Woodruff and Kasen Clark, step mom of Nick (Debbie) LeMere and Sarah...

Clair A. Malone

Clair A. Malone

Mar 20, 2018

Clair Malone, age 89, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2018, after short stays at AngelsGrace Hospice and Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. She was a lifetime resident of the Oconomowoc area. She enjoyed gardening, spending time with family, and reading. She was a retired receptionist from WCTC. She was also a member of the Wise Old Owls and...

Mary Catherine Geszvain

Mary Catherine Geszvain

Mar 19, 2018

Mary Catherine (Gerbenskey) Geszvain, age 73, of Chaska, MN, formerly of Ixonia, WI, died Monday, March 19, 2018 at the Lutheran Home of Belle Plaine, MN. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018, 11:00 AM at Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 325 South Main Street, Oconomowoc, WI, with Pastor Larry Harpster officiating. Visitation will be 10 –...

Ruth M. Mcdevitt

Ruth M. Mcdevitt

Mar 16, 2018

Ruth M. McDevitt, age 91, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2018. Ruth is survived by her children Kathleen (Doug) Nelson, Nancy (John) Bobber, Thomas McDevitt, Patricia McDevitt, and Michael McDevitt, grandchildren Keeley (Mark Naber) Dineen, Erin (Chris) Friedrich, Tim Bobber, Patrick Maes, Vernon Defoe, Phillip (Dixie) Defoe, Michelle Defoe, 10 great-grandchildren, former spouse Arnold Eindenshink, and...

Pauline A. Kopinski

Pauline A. Kopinski

Mar 15, 2018

Pauline 'Jean' Kopinski, age 73 of Oconomowoc, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Pauline is survived by her loving children Christopher (Kristen) Kopinski and Jennifer Ringhand, her loving grandchildren, Brianna, Jonny, Sean, Jacob, Ethan, Jesse and Brett, her sisters Mary Balistreri and RoseAnn Lococo along with nieces, nephews, in-laws and other relatives and friends. Pauline was...

Robert E. Harris

Robert E. Harris

Mar 3, 2018

Robert (Bob) Edgar Harris, age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Azura Memory Care in Oconomowoc while surrounded by his children and granddaughter. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Marjorie (Peg) Curtice Harris and his children Marjorie (Joseph) Holland, Susan Harris (Pat Teiken), James Harris, Lynn (Scott) Graff; his grandchildren Rachel...

Casey Nicole Mueller

Casey Nicole Mueller

Mar 2, 2018

Casey Nicole Mueller, age 23, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018. Casey is survived by her daughter Izadora, her parents Michael (Lisa Petersen) Mueller and Angella (Ray Templeman) Mueller; her brother Tristan Mueller and many more family and friends. Casey is preceded in death by her grandfather Steven C. Hill. Services for Casey will be...

Arnold A. Schlender

Arnold A. Schlender

Mar 1, 2018

Arnold A. Schlender, age 73, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 01, 2018. Arnold is survived by his children Michael (Morgan) Schlender, Linda (Garrett) Schlender and Benjamin Schlender; his grandchildren Nicholas, Mya, Hadley, Freddy, Grayson, Noah and Tayler; his siblings Virginia, Daniel, Harold, Esther, Paul, Ronald, Alfred, Miriam and Pauline. Arnold was deeply loved and will...