Obituaries
James R. Tessmer
Oct 11, 2026
James R. Tessmer, lovingly known as Jim, passed away on October 11, 2026, at the age of 68.
Jim was a charismatic, hardworking, and successful man who had a gift for making people laugh. He was a natural storyteller who could light up a room with his humor and personality. Whether sharing a good story, spending time with friends, or enjoying...
Debbie Jo Baker
Oct 10, 2026
Debbie Jo Baker (born Deborah Joan Findley) passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026. Debbie was born in Frankfurt, Germany, on December 5, 1953 to Floyd and Adale Findley, who lived on the U.S. military base at the time. She grew up in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and later moved to nearby Jefferson and Fort Atkinson.
Debbie is survived by her children Mindy...
Valerie Vivian Warshauer
Oct 9, 2026
Valerie Vivian Warshauer, a devoted mother, loving Nana, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on October 9, 2026, at the age of 73 following a long journey with dementia.
Born and raised in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Valerie was the daughter of the late James Vivian II and Beverly Vivian. She spent most of her life in Wisconsin's Lake Country area, particularly Hartland,...
Susan "Sue" Joan Turinske
Oct 8, 2026
Susan “Sue” Joan Turinske (nee Josephson), age 68, passed away at AngelsGrace Hospice on October 8, 2026. Sue was born on December 17, 1957, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Marvin and Betty Josephson (nee Garber).
Sue enjoyed hula-hooping, bowling, cleaning, and spending time with her family who were her pride and joy in life. Sue was an avid Green Bay...
Joseph Patrick Warren
Oct 7, 2026
Joseph Patrick Warren, age 75, passed away on October 7, 2026. Joe was born in St. Louis, MO on January 11, 1951 to William and Gracia Warren.
Joe is survived by his wife Eileen (nee Krafcheck), his children Anna (Michael), Philip, Mary (Brad), John (German), and Teresa; grandchildren Oliver, Benjamin, Andrew, Everett, and Cecilia; his sisters Adrienne Patton (nee Warren) and...
Karen Ann Grimm
Oct 3, 2026
Karen Ann Grimm, age 80, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, at Three Pillars Senior Living in Dousman, Wisconsin, under the compassionate care of Allay Hospice.
Karen was born on September 3, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Emil and Esther Schmitz. After graduating from Pulaski High School, she began her career at Wisconsin Electric (now We Energies) in 1964.
In 1970,...
James Carl Bonewald Sr.
Sep 29, 2026
James Carl Bonewald Sr., age 81 of Dousman, WI, went peacefully in the early morning hours on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026, to be with his Lord and Savior. Jim was the only child of Margaret (Mahr) Bonewald and Carl Bonewald. He entered the world on the May 7, 1945 in Eau Claire, WI.
Jim spent his first 5 years in Fall...
Michael Charles Schaefer
Sep 29, 2026
Michael Charles Schaefer “Schaefer” age 86, passed away peacefully with this family by his side on September 29, 2026. Born on February 6, 1940, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Michael was a cherished son to Walter and Gertrude Schaefer.
Schaefer is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Barbara Bleecker; his beautiful daughters Suzy (David) Foster, Sally (Jay) Schwartz and Shari (Brad)...
Marilyn Annette Runyard
Sep 28, 2026
Marilyn Annette (Mallow) Runyard, age 91 of Oconomowoc passed away at 7:45 AM, Monday September 28th at Three Pillars. She was born August 6,1935 in Oconomowoc to William and Elizabeth Mallow.
Marilyn was a life-long resident of Oconomowoc where she lived and graduated from Oconomowoc High School. She married Kenneth John Runyard on October 27th, 1954 and he has been by...
Ronald Walter Noesen
Sep 28, 2026
Ronald Walter Noesen, age 94, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, died September 28, 2026, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
Ron was the firstborn son of Walter George Noesen and Myrtle Gladys Storm, born June 9, 1932. He was preceded in death by his treasured wife of 62 years, Laura Mae Noesen, his parents, and his sister, Madonna Ann Hobson. He is survived by his...
Lynn Ellen Stierman
Sep 28, 2026
Lynn Stierman, beloved wife, mother, “Nonnie”, and friend, died peacefully on September 28, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was 74.
For 49 years, Lynn and her husband, Charlie Stierman, shared a beautiful life together. Their marriage was the constant at the center of Lynn’s life — a partnership filled with love, family, laughter, travel, and all of...
Dale D. Scharp
Sep 28, 2026
Dale D. Scharp
Born to eternal life on September 28, 2026, at the age of 77 years. Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Betty and his son Joshua. Beloved husband and best friend for 44 years to Vicki (nee Paukner). He is survived by his daughter Teresa (Tad) Bey; daughter-in-law Katlynn Scharp; loving and proud grandpa to Jackson (15),...
Sharon Lynn Burns
Sep 26, 2026
Sharon Lynn Burns, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on January 31, 1944, in Racine, Wisconsin, Sharon was the cherished daughter of Kenneth and Gladys Scurlock. A lifelong resident of Wisconsin, she found her home on a small family dairy farm in Johnson Creek.
Sharon was a devoted mother to...
Kathleen "Kathy" Kroer O'Brien
Sep 26, 2026
Kathleen "Kathy" Kroer O'Brien, 68, passed away on September 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on September 25, 1958, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Kathy dedicated 30 years of her life to caring for others as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Throughout her nursing career, she worked at Three Pillars in Dousman and retired from Bethesda in Watertown.
Kathy had...
Patricia Ann Pease
Sep 24, 2026
As Winnie the Pooh said, “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of Patricia “Patty” Pease. Although we will feel her absence every minute of every day, we find comfort in knowing that when our Lord welcomed her into heaven, she was reunited with her...
Denyse Karrington Malone
Sep 24, 2026
Denyse Karrington Malone (Remington)
April 27, 1969-September 24, 2026
Denyse was called to her Heavenly Home the night of September 24, 2026. She was surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren and ushered into our Heavenly Father’s arms peacefully.
Beloved wife of Randy Malone who loved her with all of his heart and cared for her well.
Mother to Alyson Krieger (Will), Ashleigh Karrington,...
DuWayne M. Schaenzer
Sep 23, 2026
Born, June 21, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of Anthony and Myrtle (Kvalheim) Schaenzer.
Married Nancy Lou Brooks on August 9, 1958, at Bethel Ev. Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. They just celebrated 68 years of marriage.
Graduate of Boys Technical High School and Marquette University with a Mechanical Engineering degree. He helped set up various systems at several companies with his technical...
James Douglas Fell
Sep 22, 2026
James (Jim) Douglas Fell, age 69, passed away peacefully on September 22nd, 2026. Jim was born in Janesville, WI on October 8th, 1956, to David and Marie Fell.
Jim is survived by his wife Kim, children Cory Fell and Andy Matott; grandchildren Jack, Kali, Kaden, and Kane; along with his brother Steve Fell, sisters Nancy (Anderson) and Lisa (Boynton), and 3...
Diane H. Barker
Sep 22, 2026
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Diane Harriet Barker (nee Keesling), born on June 5, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Diane left this world peacefully on September 22, 2026, at the age of 89.
Diane was the proud owner of Arcon Ring and Specialty Corporation, Diane found joy in traveling the world, and her hobby of cross stitching....
Julie Marie Bechtel
Sep 22, 2026
Born: November 24th, 1958 ~ Born to Eternal Life: September 22nd, 2026
Julie Marie Bechtel (née Rehn) was taken to her eternal home on September 22nd where she was greeted by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and by her loving parents Carroll and Donna Rehn.
Julie is survived by her loving husband Bradley (married since 1991) and her two daughters, Rachel...
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