Obituaries

Sep 15, 2023

On September 15, 2023, Nicholas Koloske, age 44, passed away unexpectedly due to a motorcycle accident. Nick was born on September 8, 1979 in Brookfield, Wisconsin to Edwin and Katherine (nee Martinek).

Nick is survived by his spouse, Jolene; his two beautiful children, Fayth and Kutter; his parents; and brother, Edwin “Chip.” Nick is also survived by...

Sep 15, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” Foltz (nee Lauer), age 98 of Dousman, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 15, 2023. She was born on January 28, 1925 to the late Daniel and Edna (nee Stumpf) Lauer. Betty is survived by her loving children John (Lynne) Foltz, James (Nancy) Foltz, Christine (Kenneth) Thomas and Barb Edwards (Russ Kaskowski)....

Sep 13, 2023

William Lamm of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, died at his home on September 13, 2023. His life was characterized by service to his family, his church, his community, and his country.

Bill was the son of William G. Lamm and Sylvia (Krause) Lamm of Milwaukee. He grew up attending Lutheran schools. He then studied literature and classics at University...

Sep 12, 2023

1924 – 2023 Milwaukee, WI

Elizabeth (Betty) Cary Bostrom died peacefully on September 12,2023 at St John's on the Lake .

Betty, the daughter of Albert and Leona Cary, was born and raised in Saukville, Wisconsin. She graduated from Port Washington High School and at the age of 17 left to attend Marquette University where...

Sep 10, 2023

Steve Frankwick, 93, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away September 10, 2023 at Angel’s Grace Hospice. He was born on December 22, 1929 in Wood County, Wisconsin and married Carol Metke on August 3, 1957 in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Kekoskee. His early schooling was in an orphanage and then in Auburndale High School, Wisconsin. He completed teachers training...

Sep 9, 2023

Robert (Bob) Sadler was born in Milwaukee, Wi. on March 1, 1931. He was 92 when he passed away on September 9, 2023 at Angels Grace Hospice.

He attended St. Catherine Catholic grade school and Washington High School.

Bob married Dorothy (Dody) Whelan on December 29, 1956 at St. Jerome Church in Oconomowoc. He is...

Sep 7, 2023

John von Bereghy age 60, of St. Germain and formerly of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023. He was born January 9, 1963 to Robert and Mary von Bereghy.

John is survived by his loving wife Julie, his two sons Darren (Elizabeth) and Dylan (Jorie), stepchildren Samantha (Nick) Stoller and Rose (Kevin) Ward along...

Sep 7, 2023

In Loving Memory of Richard James Zautner

Richard (Dick) Zautner of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin passed away on September 7, 2023, at the age of 77. Born on September 29, 1945, in Hustisford, WI, Dick was a devoted father and a beloved husband and partner.

Dick was known for his warmhearted nature and his unwavering commitment to...

Sep 7, 2023

Karen Ann Ristad Puchner, 92, died on September 7th, 2023. Karen was born on January 26th, 1931 in Manitowoc, WI to George and Helen Ristad.

She graduated college from Sophie Newcomb in New Orleans and taught school in several states after graduation.

She is survived by her two daughters, Mary Nelson and Ann Szekely, and...

Sep 7, 2023

William H. Johnson of Oconomowoc, WI, age 85, passed away September 7, 2023 after a brief period of illness. He was born in Worthington, MN to Harold and Fanchon Johnson, second of three children. He had his first plane ride at age 10 with his neighbor, a stunt pilot, who was trying to scare him with stunts, and Bill...

Sep 6, 2023

Joshua “Josh” Peter Rasmussen (1981-2023), took his final breaths peacefully in the early morning hours of September 6, 2023, surrounded by family in his beloved home. Diagnosed with late-stage cancer in the summer of 2022, the last year of Josh’s life wasn’t the easiest, but it has been one of the most profound. With strong and always stubborn spirits,...

Sep 2, 2023

Ruth LaVerne Zastrow, 93, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away on September 2, 2023, at Shorehaven. She was born on June 25, 1930, to Vernie and Grace (Walker) Bleifuss in Milwaukee. Vernie and Grace both worked at Pabst Farms. Ruth had fond childhood memories of growing up there.

Ruth graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1948. Ruth married...

Sep 1, 2023

Gerald Goodrich of Hartland, WI, was called to his heavenly home on September 1, 2023.

Gerald was born to Vaughn and Elda (Schreiber) Goodrich on December 2, 1936, in the Town of Oak Grove, Dodge County, Wis. in the farm house on land that was homesteaded by his paternal great grandfather in the 1850s. After his father...

Aug 31, 2023

Jean Neitzke, age 86, of Dousman, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Jean is survived by her children, Kendal (Stacey Balsley) Neitzke and Lonnie (David) Kaiser, her grandchildren Eric Kaiser, Mary (Justin) Marshall, Michael (Katie) Wright, and Jasmine (MaKyle) McIntyre, along with her great-grandchildren Madalynn and Jaxon Marshall, and Nyah Wright, as well as...

Aug 30, 2023

Brian Allen Barwick, age 58, passed away suddenly at home on August 30, 2023. Brian was born in Milwaukee, WI to Ronald and Carol on April 6, 1965.

Brian is survived by his parents; his children, Daniel and Anthony; sister, Cheryl (Peter) Mudek; nephews, Alec (Emily) and Kyle (Kaitlyn) Mudek; great-niece, Josie; along with many other friends...

Aug 29, 2023

Jeremiah John Teschan, age 45, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Jer was born on January 17, 1978 to John and Cindy Teschan in Akron, OH.

Jeremiah (Jer) was inquisitive and had a thirst to learn and grow. He loved the outdoors: fishing, camping, swimming, etc. He enjoyed traveling and people. Jer was fun, loving, and...

Aug 28, 2023

"Our Sweet Mama" Jacqueline Jane Hittman (76) was received into the arms of the Lord August 28, 2023. Born June 6, 1947 of Verna Manders (Van Stratten) and Adrian Manders in MIlwaukee, WI. Jackie was very close with her brother Patrick Manders of Milwaukee. She is cherished by Children Shawn Hittman, Kaelyn (and Scott) Benham, & Kristi (and Terry)...

Aug 27, 2023

John R. Knoblock age 71, passed away from cancer on August 27, 2023. John was born to Raymond and Loretta Knoblock on June 16, 1952.

Throughout his life he held various jobs, but enjoyed building and running his tow truck and metal recycling business. John had a passion for hunting, gardening and fishing with his three sons....

Aug 26, 2023

Ethelou (Louie) Washburn, 95, of Stone Bank, Wisconsin, passed away on August 26, 2023, surrounded by her children.

Ethelou was born to parents Harvey and Erminie Gunderson, on May 4th, 1928, of Stone Bank Wisconsin. Ethelou married Robert Washburn, her high school sweetheart, when he returned from the Service, on August 28th, 1948. Ethelou and Robert had...

Aug 26, 2023

Susan (Comstock) Apthorp passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on August 26, 2023.

She was a loving and thoughtful mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and a generous friend. She

valued her family and eagerly anticipated the arrival of each new grandchild and great-grandchild. Susan had

an innate way of connecting with people from...