Obituaries
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 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...
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...
James E. Laue
Mar 19, 2025
James E. Laue, age 87, passed away peacefully with all of his kids by his side on March 19, 2025. He was born on February 11, 1938, in Sheboygan, WI, to Robert and Darlene Laue.
Waukesha is where Jim called home, he graduated from Waukesha South High School and then dedicated 32 years to the City of Waukesha Fire Department, retiring...
David L. Ehlert
Mar 19, 2025
David L. Ehlert, 94 was rescued into the arms of Jesus from complications of Parkinson’s Disease on March 19, 2025. Born September 7, 1930 to his loving parents, William and Myrtle Ehlert, in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Dave was a loving big brother to his sister, Marjorie Hense, who passed last May. His beloved wife, Doris, of 67 years predeceased him in 2021....
Doris Regina Harder
Mar 19, 2025
It is with a mixture of sadness and celebration that we announce the passing of Doris "Dori" Regina Harder, who left this world peacefully at the age of 95 on March 19, 2025. Born on April 7, 1929, in Little Black, Wisconsin, Doris lived a life filled with love, devotion, and an unwavering spirit that touched all who knew her.
Doris...
Thomas Richard Bergin
Mar 18, 2025
Thomas Richard Bergin, Jr., 89, died at Shorehaven, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, on March 18, 2025 from heart failure. Born in 1936 in Minneapolis, Tom spent his early childhood in Duluth before moving to Milwaukee, where he spent his teenage years, often fishing at Port Washington, which he continued to do throughout his lifetime.
He went to high school in Pewaukee, where...
Wayne Lee Hawk
Mar 15, 2025
Wayne Lee Hawk, aged 75, of Dousman, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on March 15, 2025. Born on January 24, 1950, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wayne was the beloved son of Ronald and Norma Hawk.
A graduate of Bay View High School, Wayne furthered his education at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), where he earned an Associate's Degree in TV production. His early...
Marian Claire Widmoyer
Mar 15, 2025
Marian Claire “Mimi” Widmoyer (Schaffer), 87 of Oconomowoc, WI and formally of Naperville and Plainfield, IL, passed away on March 15 at Towner Crest Memory Care. She was born on March 26, 1937 in Racine, WI. Marian graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine and was inducted into the Washington Park H.S Hall of Fame in 1996 for noteworthy achievements...
Mary Lou Punzel
Mar 14, 2025
Mary Lou Punzel (Sipos) passed away in her home unexpectedly on March 14, 2025. She was 72 years old. Affectionately known as Lou to all her friends and family, she lived most of her life in and around the Oconomowoc area. Growing up on Golden Lake, Lou enjoyed an idyllic childhood with her Mom, Dad, and 4 siblings. She graduated...
Kenneth Warren Schaefer
Mar 14, 2025
Kenneth Warren Schaefer passed away peacefully on his 85th birthday, March 14, 2025, in Oconomowoc, WI. He was born on March 14, 1940, in Waukesha, WI, and was the loving son of Russell and Alice Schaefer.
Ken found joy in restoring old tractors and spent countless hours indulging in his passion and sharing his hobby with family and friends.
He was a...
Phyllis Elaine Lawrence
Mar 13, 2025
Phyllis E. Lawrence was called to Heaven on March 13th at the age of 90. She passed away peacefully at her Home at Wilkenson Woods in Oconomowoc, WI.
Phyllis grew up in Northern Wisconsin and graduated from Rhinelander High School. Shortly after, she married Larry Lawrence and they recently celebrated their 70th Anniversary. Together they had three children, Michael (Paula Lasage),...
Andrew Timothy Rupnow
Mar 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew Timothy Rupnow, a beloved son, who left us on March 11, 2025, at the age of 42. Andrew was born on July 10, 1982, in Oconomowoc, WI, to parents Tim and Karen Rupnow.
Andrew brought love and joy to all the lives that he touched. His passions were simple...
Brian Bernard Cullen
Mar 11, 2025
Brian Bernard CullenDecember 1, 1953-March 11, 2025
Brian is survived by the long-time love of his life, Kay Hultstrand Cullen, whom he met in 1974 while on a European semester abroad; and by their beloved three daughters - Kïrsten (Jeremy) Hett, Alissa (Chris) Kane, and Natalie (Tyler) Laidig. His ten grandchildren adored him - Sam, Sawyer, Griffin, and Aria Hett; Emerson,...
MaryAnne Rita Mifflin
Mar 10, 2025
MaryAnne Rita Mifflin (Bourdo) passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on March 10, 2025. MaryAnne was born March 2, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI.
She was preceded into death by her first husband Errol H. Bourdo, mother Marie Falk (Steidl), brother Thomas Steidl, sister Gerry Steidl and third husband James Mifflin.
MaryAnne is survived by her three boys Jeffery (Amy) Bourdo,...
Mary Dorothea Heil
Mar 10, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
Mary Dorothea Heil (nee Graham) loved watching birds and sewing quilts — but, most of all, she cherished her family.
Mary was born in Dallas, Texas on April 14, 1947. While she and her family moved often, Mary spent her teenage years in Skokie,...
Peter J. Castronovo
Mar 7, 2025
Peter John Castronovo, a beloved husband, father and grandpa “nanu”, passed away on March 7, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born on September 8, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI to Jack and Jennie Castronovo.
Peter was a true aficionado of music and movies, but his most cherished hobby was his love for model railroads. He cherished the experiences of...
Virginia F. (Fahey) Nielsen
Mar 6, 2025
OCONOMOWOC - Virginia F. (Fahey) Nielsen, age 90, of Oconomowoc, Wis., passed away on March 6, 2025 at AngelsGrace Hospice. She was born September 1, 1934, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Joseph and Lucile (Whalen) Fahey.
Virginia graduated from Edgewood High School and Edgewood College. She taught school for several years at Omro High School, Madison...
Carol Therese Zaffrann
Mar 4, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carol Therese Zaffrann, who was born to eternal life on March 4, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on April 3, 1931, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Carol brought joy, wisdom, and laughter to all who knew her.
Carol's academic journey culminated in a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Mount Mary College, a testament...
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