Obituaries

Connie (Constance) Anne Covaciu

Connie (Constance) Anne Covaciu

Mar 4, 2026

With heavy hearts, the family of Connie (Covaciu) Gall announces her passing on March 4, 2026, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. She passed peacefully, surrounded by family, following a short, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Connie lived a rich 70 years filled with love, compassion, and many varied experiences. A devoted animal lover, she especially cherished dogs and horses. A 1973 graduate of...

Joseph Allen LaRusso

Joseph Allen LaRusso

Mar 2, 2026

Joseph Allen LaRusso, Sr., age 91, passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 7, 1934 to Samuel and Josephine LaRusso, Joe was a man defined by his tireless work ethic and his unwavering “family first” philosophy. To ensure his family never went without, Joe...

Lois Mae Baumann

Lois Mae Baumann

Feb 27, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lois Mae Baumann (nee Bark), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who departed this life peacefully on February 27, 2026, at the age of 91. Lois was born on September 15, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to George and Mabel Bark.

Lois and her loving husband, Wilbur Baumann, celebrated an...

Lawrence "Larry" James Marowsky

Lawrence "Larry" James Marowsky

Feb 25, 2026

“The Great Pipe Organ in Heaven must need tuning, for the Master Organ Tuner was called to service it this evening.”

On Wednesday evening, February 25, 2026, Lawrence (Larry) James Marowsky was called to his Heavenly home.

Larry was born on November 26, 1933, in Owosso, Michigan, the only child of Carl and Bertha Marowsky. He attended Salem Evangelical Lutheran School in...

Larry Scott Kollmann

Larry Scott Kollmann

Feb 24, 2026

Larry Scott Kollmann, age 68, of Dousman, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, surrounded by his wife. Larry was born on April 28, 1957, in Kenosha, WI, the son of Norton and Betty Kollmann.

He graduated from Nathan Hale High School in West Allis and went on to complete his apprenticeship as a tool and die maker in 1982....

Elizabeth Sayre Williams

Elizabeth Sayre Williams

Feb 20, 2026

Elizabeth Sayre Edler Williams has left this earthly home on February 20, 2026. She joins her loving God; her husband Arthur Jameson Williams; her mother Sarah Elizabeth McManus Edler Thalheimer; her father Raymond Edler; sister Sally Sue Edler Reiss; and her many relatives and friends who have proceeded her in death.

She had a wonderful active life bringing up her five...

Arnold P. Koch

Arnold P. Koch

Feb 18, 2026

Arnold Koch, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc.

Arnie is preceded in death by his beloved wife Elaine. Dear father of Diane (the late Rick) Luty, Joanne (George) Davies, Dennis (Denise), Andy (former spouse Sandy), and Mark (Bridget). Proud grandfather to 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Arnie was a...

Dr. Leonard Smith

Dr. Leonard Smith

Feb 18, 2026

With love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Len Smith, age 85, who passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 18, 2026. Len was born on May 20,1940, in Lyons, Nebraska, to Vincent and Lona Smith.

Len shared 58 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Judy, whom he affectionately called his “angel” in recent years. Together, they...

Erwin Willis Keepman

Erwin Willis Keepman

Feb 18, 2026

Erwin “Erv” Willis Keepman, III, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.

Erv was born on March 28, 1946, in Watertown to Erwin Keepman II and Margaret “Peggy” Keepman. He was raised in Oconomowoc, where he built lifelong friendships and developed the steady, hardworking character that would define his life.

A proud father, coach, and...

Emilie T. Monaghan

Emilie T. Monaghan

Feb 17, 2026

Monaghan, Emilie T. Age 91, of Oconomowoc, WI passed away on 2/17/2026. She is survived by children Margaret (Jeff) Herrmann. Patrick (Lisa) Monaghan; grandchildren – Mariah and Ethan Herrmann and Kaylie, Matthew, and Nick Chiles; Sister – Sarah Morgan; Sister-in-laws Patricia Herrmann and Elizabeth Albers. Preceded by husband Camillius Monaghan. Parents - Walter and Emily Heckl, and Sister- Ellen Meyer...

Mary Ellen Scarlata

Mary Ellen Scarlata

Feb 16, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Ellen Scarlata (nee Mehring), beloved mother and grandmother, who departed this life peacefully on February 16, 2026, at the age of 91. Mary was born on August 19, 1934, in Waterford, Wisconsin, to Ted and Ellen Mehring.

As an adult, Mary called home first in Chicago Illinois, where she...

Gerda Dexheimer

Gerda Dexheimer

Feb 16, 2026

Gerda Dexheimer was born to eternal life on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born in Velen, Germany, and at 16 years old immigrated to Fond Du Lac, WI. Gerda spent 55 years living on the farm in Sullivan, WI, with her beloved late husband Donald. She was a hard-working, independent and passionate person in...

Jane Margaret Easton

Jane Margaret Easton

Feb 15, 2026

Jane Margaret Easton (née Geiger) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 15, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on December 11, 1934, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Jane dedicated her life to her family, her faith, and service to others.

Jane was a loving wife to her husband of nearly 70 years, John Easton. She was a devoted mother...

David J. Sucharski

David J. Sucharski

Feb 14, 2026

DELAFIELD – Dave passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, surrounded by family. After a hard-fought battle with cancer, he passed at the age of 71 and is now at peace in Heaven. Born in Milwaukee on October 4, 1954 to his late parents, Joesph and Lucille (nee Kaczmarski) Sucharski.

Wendy (nee Lovrine) was the love of his life for 54...

Rosie (Rose Ellen) Doore

Rosie (Rose Ellen) Doore

Feb 13, 2026

Rosie (Rose Ellen) Doore was born on June 16, 1934, in Shelbyville, Illinois, to Wayne Jennings Highley and Juanita May Highley (Gates), both of whom preceded her in death. She married Lawrence Richard Doore on March 28, 1954; he preceded her in death on November 5, 1992.

Rosie is survived by her children, Daniel Richard Doore and Jodi Ann Saunders, and...

Cristina Marie Frisch

Cristina Marie Frisch

Feb 12, 2026

Christine "Cristina" M. Frisch June 8, 1969- February 12, 2026 (age 56)

Christine M. Frisch of Waukesha, WI passed away on Thursday February 12, 2026 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, with her two beautiful daughters at her side. Christine was born on June 8, 1969 in Watertown, WI, and she is the daughter of James & Diane (Kaercher) Frisch. She grew up...

Elizabeth (Betsy) Jane Andrews

Elizabeth (Betsy) Jane Andrews

Feb 12, 2026

Elizabeth (Betsy) Jane Andrews, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on February 12, 2026. Betsy was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 23, 1947 to Sara and Robert Eisen. Betsy is survived by her daughter, Emily Jon Tobias, her brother, George Eisen, her stepson, Terry Andrews, and many friends and relatives who loved her. Betsy is...

Jane Ellen Hill

Jane Ellen Hill

Feb 12, 2026

Jane Ellen Hill passed away peacefully on February 12th, 2026, of complications from Multiple Myeloma. Born in Chicago, Illinois to Homer and Vinci Jeffries, she spent most of her life in Illinois. She attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She later met and married James Hill where they enjoyed time at their cottage in Little Point Sable Michigan. Jane...

Martin Francis Dylla

Martin Francis Dylla

Feb 8, 2026

Martin Francis Dylla, Jr., age 68, passed away peacefully with both of his girls by his side on Sunday, February 8th, 2026. Marty was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 4th, 1957 to Martin and Rose Dylla.

Marty is survived by his two daughters Alexandra Dylla-Karpinski (Dylan Karpinski) and Melanie Dylla (Brett Verhein), his beloved dog Muttley and grand-doggies; Kenickie and...

Eddie Richard Heffron

Eddie Richard Heffron

Feb 4, 2026

Eddie Richard Heffron, “Ed”, “Grandpa Ed”, age 85, of Oconomowoc, WI passed away surrounded by family on February 4th, 2026. Ed was born September 29, 1940, in Rockford, IL, the son of Ellen (Diamond) Barris and Eddie Barris; Ed was later adopted by his stepfather Dell Heffron. Some of Ed’s favorite early memories were playing and swinging on the porch...