Lois Ann Fortmann

Lois Ann Fortmann, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2023 surrounded by her family at Lake Country Health Service in Oconomowoc. Lois was born in Oconomowoc, WI to Rudolph and Clara (nee Ziervogel) Schilberg on September 9, 1935.

Lois is survived by Ed Mix, her loving longtime partner; her children, Ron (Kathy) and Bonnye Fortmann; her grandchildren, Amber (Glen) Gramins, Heather (Rhett) Doar, Brittany (Steve) Haim, Nicole (Brett) Zingsheim and Kara (Landon) Flaig; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings, Shirley Wolf, Barbara Wildes and Donna Fortmann; along with many other loving family and friends.

Lois is preceded in death by her husband, Charles; and children, Timothy and Connie.

Lois enjoyed playing cards with her friends, gardening and watching the squirrels and birds in her yard.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Lois’ memory can be made to St. Matthew’s Forward Campaign.

The family would like to thank ProHealth Home Hospice and Lake Country Health Services for the care and compassion they have given Lois and her family.

A visitation will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Pagenkopf Funeral Home (NEW LOCATION: 2228 N. Silver Maple Lane, Oconomowoc, WI 53066) from 10:30am-12:00pm with the service to follow. Lois will be laid to rest following the service at Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia next to her husband and daughter. The family invites everyone to join them for a meal and reflection following the burial at Pagenkopf Funeral Home in the banquet hall.