Obituaries
Robert Adolf Kretschmer
Apr 13, 2025
Robert Adolf Kretschmer was born on November 8, 1954, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He passed away peacefully at AnglesGrace Hospice, with family and friends by his side, on April 13, 2025.
Bob, as most people knew him, graduated from Arrowhead High School in 1973. He then joined and spent four years in the Marines where he ranked as a Sargent when he...
Marianne F. Kuss-Schwingle
Apr 11, 2025
Marianne F. (Furdek) Kuss-Schwingle
Marianne F. Kuss-Schwingle, age 90 of Wales, WI passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. Marianne was born in South Milwaukee on June 10, 1934 to Martin and Elizabeth (Meszaros) Furdek.
Marianne is survived by her husband Robert A. Schwingle; children RobinAnne Simuncak, Ronald J. Kuss, Jacquelyn J. Mermal, Ericka G. Fricker, Martin Kuss, stepson Robert (Shelly) Schwingle,...
Linda Marie Worley
Apr 9, 2025
Linda Marie Worley, formerly Linda Marie Schliepp, was born on November 9, 1964, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. She passed away peacefully at her home in Oconomowoc on April 9, 2025.
Linda was the cherished partner and significant other to William (Bill) Rodgers. Her family, which she loved deeply, includes her siblings Richard Schliepp, Jeffery (Cecelia) Schliepp, and Donald (Kathy) Schliepp. She was...
William "Pops" Kuebler
Apr 8, 2025
William “Pops” Kuebler
Peacefully passed away into the arms of Our Lord Jesus on April 8, 2025.
Bill was a devoted and loving husband to his late wife, Pat, for 63 years.
A loving, kind and generous father to Kim (Lyle Sr.) Stoflet and Jeff (Janie) Kuebler, a wonderful caring and supportive Grandpa to Lyle Jr. (Cory) Stoflet and Jen (Zach) Fischer; and...
Geraldine J. Fluke
Apr 7, 2025
Geraldine J. Fluke (nee Russell) passed away peacefully of natural causes at Three Pillars, Dousman, WI on April 7, 2025 at the age of 92.
Jeri was born August 2, 1932 in Earl, Wisconsin and after completion of Gallatin County High School., Bozemen, MT joined the US Army. She was trained as a still photographer and lab technician. Among her may...
John Arthur Steinman
Apr 7, 2025
John “Jack” Steinman Jr. passed away peacefully Monday, April 7th at the age of 80. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Bette Steinman and his wife Phyllis Steinman.
He is survived by his sons Brian (Shannon) and Matt, daughter Tanya, grandchildren Reilly Steinman, Nick Lindemann, Rob Lindemann, Bill (Jessica) Lindemann, Jeff Shanks, Christina (Ty) Shanks, Xander Hite...
Frances Eleanor Jarrett
Apr 5, 2025
Frances Eleanor Jarrett passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on May 11, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to Clifford and Irene White.
Frances dedicated 20 years of her life to serving her country as an executive at the Pentagon. Her contributions were invaluable, and her work ethic and determination set a remarkable example...
James Touchstone Waples
Apr 4, 2025
James Touchstone Waples, 89, passed away on April 4, 2025, at his home in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. His children were at his side.
James T. was born in 1935 to Robert and Ada Waples (nee Touchstone) in the small town of Palmyra, New York. He studied Industrial Engineering at Lehigh University and, following graduation, took his first big job “chasing BTUs” with...
Catherine R Hebert
Apr 4, 2025
Catherine R Hebert, 71, passed away unexpectedly Friday April 4, 2025.
She was born in Milwaukee, WI on January 6, 1954 and graduated from Catholic Memorial High School. In her early years she worked for her father at Tractor Transport, while taking care of the animals at the family farm. Due to her bubbly personality, she was recruited by a traveling...
James E. Burns
Apr 4, 2025
James E. Burns, 83, of Delafield, WI passed away on April 4, 2025, after a heroic fight with cancer. He was born on March 21, 1942, in Milwaukee, WI.
James taught in the Milwaukee Public School system for 33 years. He was a dedicated teacher, who helped guide many young people on their educational journey. In addition, he had an affinity...
Gary Edwin Lang
Apr 4, 2025
With both sadness and celebration of a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Gary Edwin Lang on April 4, 2025, at the age of 72 years, in Waterloo, WI. Gary was born March 4, 1953, in Milwaukee, WI, to Carl and Marilyn (Tillman) Lang. Raised in Greenfield, WI, Gary attended and graduated from Greenfield High School, where he played...
Henry McHalsky
Apr 4, 2025
Henry grew up in Pewaukee, WI, and West Covina, CA, before settling in Lake Country. He worked at Quality Aluminum Casting Company in Waukesha and was also a long-term employee at Brownberry Ovens/Bimbo Bakery in Oconomowoc. In his spare time, Henry loved writing music, singing and playing guitar, especially with his friends in "the band”. He absolutely LOVED birds and...
Paul Richard Schmitt
Apr 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Richard Schmitt on April 1st 2025, at the age of 79. Born on June 15th 1945 in Linz Germany to Gunter and Sofie Schmitt. The family later embarked on a remarkable and challenging journey, at the age of 14, when they immigrated to the United States. Settling in...
Renee Ruzicka
Apr 1, 2025
Renee Ruzicka, 55, passed in her sleep on April 1, 2025.
She joins her predeceased parents Marion and Richard Ruzicka. She is survived by brothers Rick, Rob (Pam), and Ross (Stacy); nieces Becky (Wally), Shelly (Luis), and Samantha; and grand niece Reese.
Her family, friends, and housemates will miss her joyful energy, huge smiles, and seeing her run up to give big...
Rose Marie LaChapelle
Mar 31, 2025
Rose Marie LaChapelle, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 31, 2025. Rose was born in Calumet, MI on March 26, 1937 to Hubert and Rose (nee Musich) Frazer.
She is survived by her children Donald (Margaret), Robert (Susan), Joseph and James; her grandchildren David (Jennifer), Nancy (John) Asplund, Christoper LaChapelle, Bryan (Jodie) LaChapelle, Melanie (Calvin) Peronto,...
Mary Lou Heise
Mar 27, 2025
With both sorrow and celebration of a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Mary Lou Heise, who peacefully left this world on March 27, 2025, at the age of 84, in her Oconomowoc, WI home. Mary Lou was born on March 5, 1941, in Norwood, WI, to Kolburn and Mercedes (Carley) Helgeson. Raised in Mattoon and Phlox, WI, she...
Edwin "Ned" Whitney Wicker
Mar 25, 2025
Edwin Whitney Wicker peacefully went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born on June 8, 1950, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to John and Edwine Wicker.
Ned dedicated his life to serving others, first in the United States Navy, where he courageously mined Haiphong Harbor and served as the head radioman aboard the...
Ryan Fenske
Mar 24, 2025
Ryan Fenske, age 48, of Oconomowoc, WI passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2025.
Ryan was born on January 28, 1977, in Oconomowoc, WI. Ryan was a beloved son to parents, Jay Fenske and the late Nancy Fenske. Ryan was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Russ and Renata Miron, who he was very fond of and spent much of...
Anthony "Tony" Joseph Frinzi
Mar 23, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Joseph Frinzi, age 58, passed away suddenly at home on March 23, 2025. Tony was born in Oconomowoc, WI on December 13, 1966 to Joseph and Nancy Frinzi.
Tony is survived by his children Samantha (Chad) Frinzi and Indigo Leigh; parents Joseph (Denise) Frinzi and Nancy (Myron) Frinzi; sister Lee (Greg) Frinzi; along with many loving aunts, uncles, and...
Lee Dean Gallert
Mar 21, 2025
Lee Dean Gallert, 78, of Ixonia, WI, died on Friday, March 21, 2025 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer with his kids by his side.
He was born on May 17, 1946, in Watertown, WI. Lee graduated from Watertown High School and went on to have a long career at Cooper Power Systems as a pressman.
Lee’s legacy will live on...
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