Obituaries

Jan 7, 2024

Russel Louis Hlavenka passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024 at the age of 73. He was born on February 11, 1950, in Milwaukee, WI, to Anthony and Gertrude Hlavenka.

Russel proudly served his country as a Radarman in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1972. During his service, he served on both the USS Epperson...

Jan 6, 2024

Gregory Rupnow, loving husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on January 6, 2024,

surrounded by family at Rainbow Hospice Care. Greg fought a brave, yet brief and aggressive

battle with lung cancer. He was born on October 22, 1959, to Donald and Margery (Burghaus)

Rupnow in Oconomowoc. He was preceded in death...

Jan 3, 2024

Nancy Ann Wendorf, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024. Nancy was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 6, 1936 to Floyd and Marie (nee Quindt) Reynolds.

Nancy is survived by her children David (Shannon), Sally (Jeff Ewald) Mallow, Susan McNutt, Sherry (Gary) Boley, and Shelby (Jon) Heinrich; grandchildren Amy (Kurt) Jennings, Jason (Erin) Mallow,...

Jan 2, 2024

Theresa “Terri” Gard (Nee Dickow), 62, of Sullivan, WI was born to Richard “Dick” Dickow Sr and Sue Dickow on May 25, 1961 in Waukesha, WI.

Terri passed away peacefully at Angels Grace Hospice surrounded by her family as she gained her well-deserved wings on January 2, 2024.

Terri is survived by her husband Robert...

Dec 31, 2023

Paul A. Erdmann

Paul Alan Erdmann, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at

home, surrounded by his family, on December 31, 2023, at the age of 68. Paul was born to

loving parents Glenn and Muriel (nee Carlsen) Erdmann, who have preceeded him in death.

Paul is survived by...

Dec 30, 2023

James “Jim” Szalanski, age 78, passed away at home on December 30, 2023. Jim was born in Milwaukee, WI to Henry and Cecelia (nee Obarski) on December 4, 1945.

Jim is survived by his children, Michael and Brenda; brother Gordon; along with other loving family and friends.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents;...

Dec 28, 2023

Gary Lee Longman

April 25, 1948 – December 28, 2023

In loving memory of Gary Lee Longman. Gary often described life as a process from our first breath to our last, which we navigate with humility, integrity, kindness, and pride until we are reunited with our Lord. On December 28, 2023,. Gary completed the process...

Dec 27, 2023

Robert “Bob” Walter Rudek, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2023, at the age of 74. Bob was born in Milwaukee, WI to Walter and Sophie Rudek (nee Komornicki) on July 9, 1949.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Patricia, his daughter Kimberly (Peter) Mundt, brother Gary, grandchildren Sophie and Oliver,...

Dec 27, 2023

Mildred “Millie” V. Kopfer, age 89, was born to Eternal Life peacefully on December 27, 2023, surrounded by her family at AnglesGrace Hospice. She was born on March 16, 1934 to Franklin and Malinda Wegner in the Town of Oconomowoc.

Millie is survived by her children, Lynn (Terry) Clemans, Wendy (Paul) Egholm, John (Angela) Kopfer, Ross (Lisa)...

Dec 23, 2023

Bruce Winters Hunt passed away on December 23 at Aurora St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee following heart surgery. Robert Bruce and Shirley Elizabeth (Winters) Hunt welcomed their son Bruce into the world on November 4,1946 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Throughout his life he had wonderful memories of time spent on his grandparents' farm forming close bonds with his cousins, especially...

Dec 22, 2023

Virginia “Gina” Mae Cooke, age 100 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023. Virginia was born in Oconomowoc on June 23, 1923 to Frank and Dorothy Haack.

Gina is survived by her loving son Craig (Sandra) Cooke and her grandchildren Tim (Nina) Cooke and Melissa (Erik) Benson. Her great-grandchildren Elliott and Olive Cooke and Zia...

Dec 22, 2023

On December 22, 2023, Donald A. Simandl joined his beloved wife Rita T. Simandl in heaven.

Don was born on June 13, 1925 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Charles and Gertrude Simandl.

As a boy, Don attended Garden Homes Elementary School and Rufus King High School. He

resided in Milwaukee the majority of his...

Dec 21, 2023

Drier, Lyle E. (nee Leidersdorf) passed away December 21, 2023 at the age of 75. Loving wife of Dennis for 53 years. Lyle grudgingly lived side-by-side with cancer (multiple myeloma) for 17 years, until the cancer terminated their relationship.

She adored her family and is survived by sisters Joan (Dave) Kaul of Sandwich, IL, and Ann (Bill)...

Dec 17, 2023

John Henry Bohrman, age 77, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace surrounded by his loving family on December 17, 2023. John was born in Waukesha, WI to Jack and Delores (nee Schneider) on May 11, 1946. John was a compassionate and caring soul who touched the lives of many with his kind-hearted nature.

John is survived by his...

Dec 12, 2023

Dylan Jay Schaefer, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on December 12, 2023 at the age of 27. Dylan was born on June 18, 1996, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital in WI, to his loving parents, Sheila and Jerald Schaefer. Growing up in Dousman WI, Dylan attended St. Bruno Parish School K-8th grade and graduated from Kettle Moraine...

Dec 11, 2023

Barbara “Barb” E. Keymar, age 66, of Waukesha, WI, passed away at home on Monday, December 11, 2023. Barb is survived by her siblings Mary (Steven) Mueller, and Steven (Kathleen) Keymar; her nephews and niece Ben (Klare) Mueller, Allison (Joe) Carroll, and Ryan Keymar; and her aunt Mary Zeledon.

She is reunited in heaven with her loving...

Dec 7, 2023

Aubrey E. “Reb” Nease.

Aubrey E. Nease of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday December 7th, 2023.

Preceding him in death were his loving wife, Judith “Jude” nee Stringham, his parents W. Bernard and Cleta Nease, his sister Ida Deane Nelson and his brother R. Wayne Nease, all of Tennessee.

Surviving him...

Dec 7, 2023

William (Bill) Francis Harroun, died December 7, 2023, with his family by his side in Waukesha, WI.

Bill was born on July 11, 1949, in Milwaukee, WI, to Robert and Florine (Brockhaus) Harroun.

He was a member of the first graduating class of St. Anthony’s on the Lake Elementary School and graduated from Pewaukee High...

Dec 6, 2023

Daniel “Danny” Frank Ferrise Sr., 60, of Rubicon, WI, a beloved husband, father, & grandfather, passed away peacefully December 6th, 2023 surrounded by family.

Dan was born on July 8th, 1963 in Milwaukee, WI to Frank and Donna Ferrise. He graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1981. Shortly after, he met his loving wife, Heidi, whom he...

Dec 6, 2023

Patricia Katherine Pesicek, age 61, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice on December 6, 2023. Patty was born on October 2, 1962 to Curtis and Kathleen Pesicek in Milwaukee, WI.

Patty is survived by her daughter Shannon (Adam) Rennhack; grandchildren, Eian and Owen Farchmin, Bentley and Ryenn Rennhack, and Jorden Gilbert; her mom, Kathleen; siblings, Marc (Jan),...