Obituaries

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....

David E. Evans

David E. Evans

Nov 10, 2017

David E. Evans born June 08, 1939 and died November 10, 2017 if it were up to my dad, that's all he wanted for his obituary, 'Don't make a big fuss' he said - typical 'Farmer Dave'. Well, sorry Pa, but you deserve a few words. Dave had farming in his blood and soul. Driving a team of horses...

Gerald C. Bay

Gerald C. Bay

Nov 6, 2017

Gerald ​C ​Bay Gerald​ ​was​ ​born​ ​at​ ​Misericordia​ ​hospital​ ​on​ ​February​ ​18th,​ ​1937​ ​in Milwaukee,​ ​Wi,​ ​to​ ​his​ ​parents​ ​Samuel​ ​and​ ​Evelyn.​ ​He​ ​had​ ​a​ ​sister​ ​Judy​ ​who​ ​was 8-years​ ​old​ ​at​ ​the​ ​time​ ​of​ ​his​ ​birth. Gerry​ ​attended​ ​Manitoba​ ​grade​ ​school​ ​near​ ​his​ ​home​ ​on​ ​42nd​ ​street​ ​in Milwaukee.​ ​He​ ​later​ ​attended​ ​Pulaski​ ​middle​ ​school​ ​and​ ​high​ ​school....

Gary Karenz

Gary Karenz

Oct 30, 2017

Gary R. Karenz, age 79 of Oconomowoc, went home on Monday, October 30, 2017. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Sharon, his children Dawn (Rory) Thurow, Christina (Michael) Gleesing, Jamie Retzlaff and Andrew (Jennifer) Karenz, his grandchildren Joshua (Marchell) Thurow, Chad (Lisa Arfsten) Thurow, Sean (Kassandra) Thurow, Kahla (Nate) Holm, Sarah Thurow, Whitney (Jason) Headson,...

Bonita Jones

Bonita Jones

Oct 29, 2017

Bonnie Jones, age 86, of Oconomowoc, died in her sleep Sunday, October 29, 2017, six years to the day of the passing of her husband Michael Jones. Bonnie is survived by four children, nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a sister. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, son Patrick Jones and brother Donald Schwaller. A memorial service...

Richard Puchter

Richard Puchter

Oct 29, 2017

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Racine WI.

Kenneth E. Weisl

Kenneth E. Weisl

Oct 27, 2017

Kenneth E. Weisl, age 88, of Milwaukee, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 27, 2017. Ken is survived by his loving wife Anne of 49 years; his children Karen (John) Haliburton, Sharon (Lloyd) Rick, Denise Royea, James (Gay Nell) Royea, Jon (Shelly) Royea, Michael Royea; his grandchildren; his great grandchildren and many more family and...

Howard G. Nelson

Howard G. Nelson

Oct 27, 2017

HOWARD G. NELSON, CDR USNR (Ret.), age 91 of Oconomowoc, passed away at home on October 27,2017. Howard is preceded in death by his father and mother, Benjamin and Mildred Nelson and his granddaughter Claire Elizabeth. Howard is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Freda and his sons and daughter, David (Barbara) of Eau Claire, Donald (Kimberly)...

Evelyn Robbins

Evelyn Robbins

Oct 26, 2017

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Krumins Gothards

Krumins Gothards

Oct 26, 2017

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Eugene Torgerson

Eugene Torgerson

Oct 25, 2017

Eugene 'Gene' Torgerson, age 85 of Oconomowoc, went to heaven on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Wava Torgerson, his children: Kathryn (Richard) Wentland of Oconomowoc, Mark Torgerson of Phoenix, David (Michele)Torgerson of Oconomowoc, and James (Gina) Torgerson of Phoenix. Grandchildren: Erin Wentland, Audra (Kurt) Kretschmer, Mark (Misty) Torgerson, Tyler Torgerson,...

Dale H. Cramer

Dale H. Cramer

Oct 25, 2017

Dale Cramer, age 77 of Hartville MO, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Dale is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary (nee Thetge). The were married in Bay Minette, AL on November 19, 1960. He is further survived by his children Todd (Shelly) Cramer, Cheri (Kevin) Williams and Monte (Nicole) Cramer along with other relatives...

Frances E. Stephan

Frances E. Stephan

Oct 24, 2017

Frances Elaine Stephan, 90, of Dousman, WI, entered into Eternal Life on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at her home at III Pillars Senior Living Community. She will be truly missed and always present in our hearts. Frances was born on December 20, 1926, the first of three children to Ivor and June Hopkins, and grew up in North Prairie,...

John C. Fishleigh

John C. Fishleigh

Oct 22, 2017

John C. Fishleigh, age 90 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017. John is survived by his loving daughter Michelle (Tom) Barsamian, his step sons, Bob (Lyn) Engelhardt, Don (Lin) Engelhardt and Jerry (Kris) Engelhardt. His grandchildren Barrett (Emily), McCall and Burke Barsamian. His step grandchildren Valarie (Bob) Mouradian, Lori (Dave) Ristau, Dawn (David) Kolberg, Pam (Ryan)...