Obituaries

Dr. Bernardo "Coco" Garcia

Dr. Bernardo "Coco" Garcia

Oct 28, 2026

Dr. Bernardo "Coco" Garcia passed away on October 28, 2026 at the age of 80. A visitation will take place on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Pagenkopf Funeral Home (2228 N. Silver Maple Lane, Oconomowoc, WI 53066) from 1:00-3:00pm with a service to follow. Please join us in honoring the life and legacy of Bernardo "Coco" Garcia during this time...

Nancy Jean Wolter

Nancy Jean Wolter

Oct 24, 2026

Nancy Jean Wolter went to be with God on October 24, 2026. She was born on February 17, 1944, to Alvin and Orvilla Wolter in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

Nancy was a faithful lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, where she was baptized, confirmed, and attended services throughout her life. She worked at Quick Cleaners and Greenland Elementary School before...

Betty Jean Wolter

Betty Jean Wolter

Oct 20, 2026

Betty Jean Wolter, 93, of Watertown, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026, at Lake Country Health Services under the compassionate care of Rainbow Hospice.

Betty was born to parents Harry and Esther (Thiele) Livingston on April 22, 1933, in Delafield, WI. Betty was baptized and confirmed at Martin Luther Church in Oconomowoc, WI.

On October 4, 1951, Betty was united...

Scott Allen Koenig

Scott Allen Koenig

Oct 19, 2026

Scott Allen Koenig entered into eternal life surrounded by his loved ones on October 19, 2026, at the age of 58. Scott was the beloved husband of Heidi for 34 years, loving Dad of Alexandria (Brock) Padley and William Koenig, and proud Puppy-Grandpa to Harper.

Scott was born in Milwaukee, WI, on December 5, 1967, to the late Richard and Frances...

Robert "Bob" Newton Miers III

Robert "Bob" Newton Miers III

Oct 19, 2026

Robert “Bob” N. Miers III passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on April 1, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Bob was the beloved son of the late Robert N. Miers Jr. and Inez Miers (nee Kretz).

Bob was a cherished father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of love and resilience. He is survived...

Richard F. "Rick" Boettner

Richard F. "Rick" Boettner

Oct 19, 2026

Richard F. “Rick” Boettner, 76, of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, played his final round and passed away on October 19, 2026. He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of faith, service, and professional mentorship.

Born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on January 25, 1950, to the late Fritz and Mary Lu Boettner, Rick received a world-class foundation in discipline and theology at St. Lawrence Seminary High...

Mary Margaret Fahl

Mary Margaret Fahl

Oct 15, 2026

Mary Margaret Fahl (Bloomingdale), 92, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away on October 15, 2026. 

Mary was born in Milwaukee, September 18, 1934, to Isabel and Floyd Bloomingdale. She lived most of her adult life in the Oconomowoc/Delafield area where she met her husband and they raised their daughter. 

Mary is survived by her one child, Jennifer Mary Fahl. Also of Oconomowoc. 

She is...

Catherine Ann Badini

Catherine Ann Badini

Oct 15, 2026

In Loving Memory of Catherine Ann Badini

Catherine Ann Badini, age 69, of Nashotah, Wisconsin, passed away on October 15, 2026.

Cathy was a wonderful, kind, and caring woman who meant so much to so many. She was a devoted wife, mom, grandma, aunt, sister, cousin, and friend who had a special way of putting others before herself. She cared deeply about...

James R. Tessmer

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Harry Andrew Pigsley Sr.

Harry Andrew Pigsley Sr.

Sep 29, 2026

Harry Andrew Pigsley Sr., also known as HAP, passed from this life on September 29, 2026, at his home from natural causes, ~2 months shy of his 86th birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Prince Pigsley and Benjamin Pigsley Jr.; sisters Tereesa Atkins, Francis Henderson, Lyla Halstead; and beloved grandson Bryant Ellingson.

He is survived by his...

James Carl Bonewald Sr.

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

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

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

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

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...