Obituaries

May 18, 2023

Weston Floyd Miller was born in Sidney, NE on March 8, 1949. After a long two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer, he entered Eternal Life at his home on May 18, 2023. Wes attended the University of Nebraska and obtained a degree in Animal Science and Ag Econ. He enjoyed a very successful and fulfilling career where he worked in the...

May 14, 2023

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Joann Kathryn Pawlowski “Redhead”, age 90, at Three Pillars in Dousman, WI on May 14, 2023. She passed peacefully in her sleep. Joann was born on February 7, 1933 in Racine, WI to Joseph and Anna Glad. She was the youngest of three children.

Joann...

May 14, 2023

John D. Sorenson, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1935 to John and Jeanette Sorenson.

John is survived by his children, John (Claire Tompkins) Sorenson, Jill (Dan) Petersen, Karen (Dean) Muehl, Dan Sorenson and Ginger Bonneau; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded...

May 13, 2023

Carolyn was called to her eternal home on May 13, 2023, while being lovingly cared for at Shorehaven Lutheran Home in Oconomowoc. She was born on May 22, 1934, to Rev. Carl and Cornelia Geiger in Cissna Park, Illinois. She was received shortly thereafter into God’s kingdom of grace through Holy Baptism. She attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School in...

May 12, 2023

Barbara J. Schwarz, 94, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023. She is survived by her sons, Michael (Sherry) Schwarz and David (Susan) Schwarz, daughter-in-law Dana (Phillip) Schwarz; grandchildren Ryan Schwarz, Megan Schwarz, Tanner Schwarz and Jackson Schwarz; great grandchild, Gavin Schwarz; sister-in-law, Patricia (Richard) Zimmerman; niece Laura Menig; nephews, John Zimmerman and Stephen Zimmerman....

May 10, 2023

Michael A. Neaves, age 84 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Shorehaven Health Care Center. He was born on March 17, 1939 to Leo and Betty (George) Neaves in Flint, Michigan.

Mike is survived by his wife, Sharon; their children, D’Etta (Lee Seward) Neaves, Todd (Kris) Neaves; his grandchildren, Jacob and Kaylin;...

May 9, 2023

James Matthew Flynn, age 81, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 9, 2023. Jim was born in McKeesport, PA to Abram and Elizabeth (nee Mullen) on June 27, 1941.

Jim is survived by the love of his life of 57 years, Dee; his beautiful children, Scott (Pam), Maureen (Rich) Reyes, Leanne (VJ)...

May 9, 2023

Janet R. Vanderplasse, 55, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023.

Janet was born on September 15th, 1967 to Roger and Susan Seideman (nee. Kienast) in West Bend, Wisconsin. She spent most of her early life in West Bend working on the family farm, snowmobiling in the winters, and helping her...

May 7, 2023

Casey S. Porter, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2023. Casey was born in Chicago, IL to David and Catherine on June 27, 1983.

Casey is survived by his four beautiful children, Breanna, Soleil, Laythan and Asher; his father, David; brother, Bryce (Liz Hoffman); aunts, Deborah Jobst, Jennifer (Mark) Lindberg and Mary Sue Jobst; uncles,...

May 6, 2023

Logan Frederick Allen Ries, age 22, passed away unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, May 6, 2023 in Georgia. He was born on May 15, 2000 in Waukesha to Lorelei and Brian. Logan was also raised by his step-father, Kevin, starting from the age of 2.

Logan is survived by his mother and step-father, Lorelei and...

May 4, 2023

Barbara Ann Hotchkiss, 86, was welcomed joyfully into her heavenly home on May 4, 2023 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Barbara was the beloved wife of Forbes for almost 65 years, loving mom of Michael, Lorri, David (Kim), Beth (John) and Matthew (Amy),“Nonnie” to Cameron, Austin, and Patrick Wagner, Rachel, Megan, Haley, and Justin Morrison, Taylor (Ashley),...

May 1, 2023

Brenda Terell Traverse, 57, of Muskego, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 1st, 2023.

Brenda was born on November 1st, 1965 to parents Elvin “Al” and Shirley Traverse in Omaha, Nebraska. Although a Wisconsin resident for the majority of her life, she spent her childhood growing up in both Spring Lake Park and...

May 1, 2023

On Monday, May 1, 2023, Pauline C. Kopatich passed away peacefully with her children by her side at AngelsGrace Hospice, at the age of 87. Pauline was born in Oconomowoc on January 24, 1936 to Carl and Elizabeth Lampe (nee Mortenson).

Pauline is survived by her two beautiful children, Wendy and Dennis (Patricia Soden); her grandchildren, Mia...

May 1, 2023

John W. Bessent, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023 at his home with family and friends by his side. He was born on April 7, 1937 to William and Mabel (Hewlett) Bessent in Bristol, England.

For 66 years he was the beloved husband of Bunny Bessent. He was the proud father of David, Deborah,...

Apr 27, 2023

Claire Ann Hansen, age 83, passed away on April 27. She was a longtime elementary school teacher in Jensen Beach, Florida, but spent the last years of her life in Watertown, Wisconsin.

Born in Rosholt, Wisconsin, to Winfred and Nora Jensen, Claire graduated from Central State Teachers College in Stevens Point. She moved to Florida in 1978...

Apr 25, 2023

Jerome J. Hoeft, age 78 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at his home. He was born on November 24, 1944 to Rueben and Dorthea (Schuester) Hoeft in Beaver Dam.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Patricia; their children, Scott (Debra), Jeffrey (Sarah), and Erich (Geri); their grandchildren, Amanda, Andrew, Timothy, Daniel, Alex, Anna,...

Apr 22, 2023

Elaine E. Jaeger, age 98, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was a longtime elementary teacher in the Libertyville Illinois, and Stone Bank and Hartland Wisconsin school districts. She taught for over forty years.

Born in Wales, Wisconsin to Lester and Olive Williams, Elaine graduated in 1946 from the University of...

Apr 21, 2023

Michael Archward “Mick” Dean’s life ended peacefully April 21, 2023 at the age of 51. He leaves behind him his mother Kit, father Daryl, sister Kelley, brother Bryan, his nephews Emmanuel and Elias, and his niece Tiernan. Mick was preceded in death by his grandmothers Patricia McHugh and Constance Dean, his grandfathers Arch McHugh and Edward Dean, his uncle...

Apr 21, 2023

Robert Wendell Sutton, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on April 21, 2023 and was eternally reunited with his wife of 65 years, Mary Sutton.

Survived by his son David (Julie) Sutton and his daughter Kris (Ian) Miller, 7 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

The son of...

Apr 17, 2023

Lois Ann Fortmann, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2023 surrounded by her family at Lake Country Health Service in Oconomowoc. Lois was born in Oconomowoc, WI to Rudolph and Clara (nee Ziervogel) Schilberg on September 9, 1935.

Lois is survived by Ed Mix, her loving longtime partner; her children, Ron (Kathy) and Bonnye Fortmann;...