Obituaries

Jul 27, 2023

Arlene Patricia Garcia, age 91 of Oconomowoc, was born to eternal life on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Arlene is survived by her loving children, Catherine (Don) Shelley, James (Debbie) Garcia, Ralph (Paula) Garcia and Bob (Lorraine) Garcia. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Arlene was born November 29, 1931 in Chicago, Il to James and Anna...

Jul 27, 2023

Janelle (WhoaJan) Marie George, age 69, passed away July 27th at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc with her family by her side. Mother to Jessica and John (Ashlee); sister to Patricia and Robin; sister-in-law to Maureen; sister in life to Sharon and Cis; daughter in life to Susan, bonus family member to the Ordways and the Lucks; grandma to...

Jul 25, 2023

Herman E. Schultz, age 86, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice Oconomowoc Wisconsin on July 25, 2023.

Herman was born in Delafield Wisconsin born to Herman and Anita Schultz on July 13, 1937.

Herman is survived by his twin brother, Ervin (Judy); daughter, Brenda (Michael) Schultz O’Connor, Todd (Corrine) Schultz; grandchildren, Robert, Rachel, Dylan, Derek,...

Jul 25, 2023

Gerald (Jerry / Buzz) Gordon Muehlenberg of Oconomowoc died peacefully surrounded by his immediate

family on Tuesday July 25, 2023, at the age of 80 years old after a battle with cancer.

Jerry was born in Milwaukee on November 17, 1942, and was the first of three children to Gordon and

MaryJane (Dunn)...

Jul 24, 2023

Shiloh Uriel Seeley, born and passed into the World of Truth on Monday, July 24, 2023 (6 Av 5783) at 8:17pm.

Child of David and Stephanie Seeley Jr.

Sibling of Sofia, David III, Annika, Sarah, Noah Seeley.

We thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. We will honor Shiloh’s soul with a...

Jul 24, 2023

Lyle Clarence Meyer entered into his eternal rest on Monday, July 24, 2023 in his sleep at home after a very long and courageous battle with cancer. Lyle was born May 6, 1943 to Clarence and Edna Meyer, the second of seven children.

Lyle grew up in rural Allamakee County, Iowa, and graduated from Waukon High School...

Jul 22, 2023

Andrew Smith, 72, passed away suddenly on July 22, 2023. Andrew was born on June 10, 1951, in Wabash, IN to Richard and Georgia Sue (nee Cowen).

Andrew is survived by his wife Lynn (nee McCormick), his children Matt (Alysia) Smith, Jennifer (Tom) Tschida, Anthony Smith and Liz Smith, grandchildren Sarah, Meghan, Wyatt, Andy, Charlie, Henry, and...

Jul 19, 2023

James Tavares, age 96, passed away at AngelsGrace Hospice on July 19, 2023. Jim was born on April 16, 1927 in Reddick, IL to Frank and Josephine (nee Ghiglieri).

Jim is survived by his children Mike (Nancy), Jane (Larry) Berg, Maggie (Mark) Smith, Joe (Tina) and Mary Windsor, grandchildren Joseph (Shaohannah), Kathryn, Kelsey (Dan) Beghin, Shannon (Coye)...

Jul 16, 2023

Gerald Yauck, age 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 16, 2023.

Gerald was born on April 21, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Frederick and Lucille (nee Hanke) Yauck. Gerald attended Zion Lutheran Grade School and Boy’s Tech High School, Milwaukee. He entered the service on March 13, 1964, spending 13 months...

Jul 15, 2023

Cordelle D. Haugen age 92 passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Three Pillars Masonic Health Care Center in Dousman, WI. She is survived by her daughters Rebecca (Thomas) Cotey and Heidi Haugen and her grandchildren Christina Koscinski (Chris) and Danielle Radix; and her great grandchild Oliver Buruin; and Godchildren James Taylor, Julie West (Derrick) and Jenny...

Jul 14, 2023

Mark D. Borowski, age 69 of Ashippun, went to be with our mom in Heaven on Friday, July 14, 2023. He, as always, was surrounded with many loved ones till his final breath.

Mark is survived by his loving daughters: Misty (Darryl) Drebenstedt, Melissa (Patrick) Bedore and Tiffany (Ryan) Preuss. His loving grandchildren: Jazmine, Destyni, Bradey, Tyler...

Jul 12, 2023

Melissa Kaye Schwind (Peterson) passed away peacefully surrounded by those she loved, on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 following her brief battle with metastatic melanoma.

She met Aaron Schwind during her Senior year at Oconomowoc High School in 2002, they were married in 2008. They spent their time together traveling, attending Brewers games and local festivals. They welcomed...

Jul 12, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Lloyd Wiedenhoeft. Born on June 22, 1954, in Waukesha, WI, John peacefully departed this life on July 12, 2023, at Aurora Summit Hospital. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend, who will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.

John grew up...

Jul 11, 2023

Judy L. Mundschau, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Angels Grace Hospice. She was born on October 4, 1942 to Howard and Violet (Thamke) Tinnes in Waukesha.

Judy is survived by her husband, William; their children, Warren (Sue), Wade (Rachael); and her grandchildren, Sawyer and Annalise. She is preceded in death by her...

Jul 10, 2023

Lauren M. Montiho, age 40, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 peacefully at her home. She was born on April 21, 1983 to Dale and Mary (Annoye) Drewek in Milwaukee.

Lauren is survived by her husband, Daniel P. Montiho; her step-son, Ethan D. Montiho; her parents; her brother, David J. (Gina Flanagan) Drewek; her mother-in-law, Christine...

Jul 9, 2023

Lianne Bruss, age 56, passed away on July 9, 2023 at Aurora Hospital in Summit. She was born on March 4, 1967 to Jack and Dianne Walczak.

Lianne is survived by her husband, David; her daughter, Jennifer; her mother, Dianne Whitbeck; her siblings, Terry, Debbie, Jerry, Jodi, and T.J.; and many other family and friends. She was...

Jul 9, 2023

Elaine Koch, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc.

Elaine is survived by her loving husband, Arnie; cherished mother of Diane (the late Rick) Luty, Joanne (George) Davies, Dennis (Denise), Andy (former spouse Sandy) and Mark (Bridget); beloved grandmother to 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She...

Jul 8, 2023

BEN KNOWLTON VANKORN SR.

On Saturday July 8, 2023, Ben entered into his heavenly home where he joined his sons. Ben was born on 10-24-1946 in Berwyn IL, to Ben and Florence VanKorn (Pankow). He was raised in Delafield, graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1964, and attended UW Whitewater. In 1965 he married his loving wife...

Jul 7, 2023

Gene William Squire found peace with his Lord Friday, July 7, 2023 at Specialty Hospital in Milwaukee at the age of 80 with his family by his side.

Raised in Oconomowoc, Geno loved life and lived it to the fullest. After high school, he entered the Marine Corps to serve his country and was involved with the...

Jul 7, 2023

Our beautiful miracle, Hadley Charlotte McCormack, age 7, passed away peacefully surrounded by her closest family on Friday, July 7, 2023 at her home in Oconomowoc after a courageous battle against brain cancer.

Hadley was born 15 weeks early on May 23, 2016 to Travis and Erin (née Gartzke) McCormack.

Hadley is survived by her...