Obituaries

Jan 25, 2024

Diane Loral Giese, a beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024. She was born on March 5, 1944, in Milwaukee, WI, to parents, Alfred and Loretta Thuermann, whose love and guidance shaped her into the remarkable woman she became.

Diane was a woman of quiet strength and unwavering character. Her genuine kindness and...

Jan 24, 2024

Emalou Bishop Sandsmark died peacefully in her sleep on January 24, the day after her 97th birthday. She is survived by Tim Sandsmark (Linda Hendricks) of Lakewood, Colorado, Joanna Sandsmark of Oconomowoc, and Bill Sandsmark (Jamie) of Coronado, California. She loved her overachieving grandchildren: Emilee, Evan, Brady, Karly, and Kai, as well as great grandchildren Lily and Kiki Bee....

Jan 24, 2024

Mary Lu Foti, 68, passed away at AngelsGrace Hospice on January 24, 2024.

Mary was a lifelong resident of Oconomowoc. She was a graduate of Oconomowoc High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She was a long-time Deli Manager at McAdam’s Pick ‘N Save, and recently retired from a sales position at Food Marketing Services....

Jan 24, 2024

In Loving Memory of Bernice Marion Long

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Bernice Marion Long, a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a beloved member of our community after a long battle of Dementia. Bernice peacefully passed away on January 24, 2024, at her residence in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, at the age of 87. She is...

Jan 23, 2024

Gary Lee Paszkiewicz passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his life, Jenny, and his ever-loving children on January 23, 2024 at AngelsGrace Hospice, at the age of 66, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Gary was the youngest son of William and Rosemarie Paszkiewicz and was born in Milwaukee on November 14, 1957.

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Jan 22, 2024

Mary Ann Landis (1950-2024)

Mary Ann Landis became an eternal angel at age 73, on January 22, 2024, with the love of her life, Dan, by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary lived a vibrant and active life through it all and will forever be remembered as a deeply devoted and loving Wife, Mother,...

Jan 22, 2024

Marjorie P. Schwenke, 71, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024, with her family lovingly by her side. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her passing.

Marjorie “Marge” Schwenke was born on August 11, 1952 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Marge is survived by her loving...

Jan 21, 2024

Dorothy Lee (Yench) Maule, age 87 of Dousman, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was born January 6, 1937. Daughter of Matt Yench and Mabel (Kerr) Yench. Dorothy Married Robert Maule on June 1, 1963.

Dorothy was a Nationally Certified/Registered Emergency Medical Technician Ambulance Attendant, State Certified Emergency Medical Instructor/Coordinator, taught Emergency Medical Services for...

Jan 21, 2024

Judith Diana Furey, 80, passed away, at her home on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in Ottawa WI.

She was born April 17th, 1943 to the late Eldred Charles Bardon and Evelyn Irene (Gabrielson) Bardon in St Peter, Minnesota. She was then brought up in Mitchell, South Dakota. She graduated high school at South Miami, and then attended...

Jan 20, 2024

Alice Irene Walters, age 83, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 20, 2024, surrounded by her children. Alice is survived by her children, Cindy Foth, Les (Berrak) Walters and Kirby Walters, her grandchildren, Bill, Phillip, Eli, Melissa (Justin), and Alicia and four great-grandchildren, Noah, Levi, Tucker, and Cooper. She is further survived by her sister, Elaine Elliott, along with...

Jan 19, 2024

FREDA I. NELSON, age 90 of Oconomowoc, passed away at Shorehaven Memory Care on January 19, 2024, surrounded by her family. Freda is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Howard Nelson; her father John Cimpson Smith-Beard, and her mother Mabel Irene (nee Tharpe) Smith-Beard; her brothers Jack and Charles; her sisters Ernestine Cobble, Francis McGregor, Virginia Love, Dulcia...

Jan 19, 2024

Maurice “Morry” Barka, age 86, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace on January 19, 2024.

Dad was born at home in Valley Junction, Wisconsin on October 2, 1937 to Leora (Parr) and Roy Barka. He was the youngest of four and the only son.

Dad, Morry to most of you, was raised on a farm in...

Jan 19, 2024

John N. McConnell passed away on January 19th, 2024, at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 21, 1934, to Fowler B.and Lucille L. McConnell.

John was a loving and dedicated father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his sons John F.and Andrew, their grandchildren, Matthew and Olivia; and a great-grandchild, Kendalyn Elaina; his brother...

Jan 18, 2024

David E. Hoisington, Sr., age 85, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

David is survived by his children David (Janelle Harvey) Hoisington, Jr., Diana (John) McMullen, Andrew (Tammy) Hoisington, Elizabeth Hoisington and Mary Hoisington; his grandchildren Joseph (Julia), Jack, Chelsea (Denis), Jordyn (Alex), Parker (Jessica), James (Sarah), Andrew, Chris (Becca) and Austin; his...

Jan 17, 2024

Delores P. Nelson went home to the Lord on Wednesday January 17th 2024 at the age of 95.

Beloved mother of Stevan Nelson and Connie (Ed) Przyczkowski. Grandmother of Edward (Joelle), Joe (Jessica), Samantha, Gar (Mara), Gabe, Russ, Andrea (Bob) and Jake (kati). Great Grandmother of Cameron, Austyn, Alayna, Collin, Hannah, Myles, Sophia, Kayden, Greyson, Jayden and...

Jan 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Edward Rux on the morning of January 15th. Ed was an impactful figure in the Oconomowoc Community, a loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather.

Ed was born on June 28th, 1937, to Josephine and Clayton in Potosi, Wisconsin. After Ed graduated from Lancaster High School in...

Jan 11, 2024

Michael E. Welsh, age 68 of Oconomowoc, passed away after he battled pancreatic cancer with tenacity and grit. Mike is survived by his loving wife Lynda, his three sons: Michael (Sumner), Matthew, and Andrew (Darcy), his grandchildren: Violet, Jack, Ben, Sloan and Drew. He is further survived by his siblings Stephen (Claire), Patrick (Wendy), Eileen Scanlon, John (Stephanie) and Thomas,...

Jan 11, 2024

Pierce Harold Hollingsworth, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice on January 11, 2024. He was born on December 5, 1941, in the picturesque town of Dobra, West Virginia, to parents Pierce Hollingsworth Sr. and Margaret Hollingsworth (nee Bell).

Harold led a fulfilling life characterized by his adventurous spirit and a zest for life that...

Jan 9, 2024

Mabel D. Solveson (nee Radtke), age 89 of the Town of Ashippun, passed away on January 9, 2024 at Shorehaven Health and Rehab Center. Mabel was born on May 2, 1934 in Lebanon, WI to Arthur and Hilaria (nee Bartel) Radtke. Mabel grew up on the family farm and graduated from Oconomowoc High School. After graduation, she worked at...

Jan 8, 2024

Beverly “Bev” Mae Evans age 83, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield WI surrounded by her family. Bev was born on March 15, 1940, to Arthur and Marie Kleist in Waukesha WI.

Bev is survived by her daughters: Jackie (Phillip) Marquardt, Jill (Orin) Kowald, Jean (Lowell) Hoffmann, Jodi (Todd) Cigelske...