Obituaries

Feb 15, 2023

Lorrie C. Mumper, age 83 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Azura Memory Care. She was born on April 28, 1939 to Joseph and Loretta (Hamm) Stelzer in Port Edwards.

Lorrie is survived by her husband, Dick; their children, Roy (Renee) Mumper, Karen (Bob) Lesch, Jay Mumper; her grandchildren, Maggie (Taylor) Keding, Michelle...

Feb 15, 2023

Carol Sue Braun, age 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 15, 2023. Carol was born on September 21, 1930. She was the adopted daughter of Leroy and Norma George.

Carol is survived by her daughters, Donna (Walter) Perry, Mary Kay (Kirk) Henderson, Christine Braun; grandchildren, Daniel (Katie) Perry, Timothy (Melissa) Perry,...

Feb 14, 2023

Charlotte (Chardy) Booth, age 79, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2023. Chardy was born on December 30, 1943 in Waukesha, WI to James and Winifred Booth.

Chardy is survived by her children, Barbara (Eric) Bay and James (Traci) Flatt; grandchildren, Ryan (Elizabeth), Kirsten, Josh, Sydney, Wesley, and Cody; great-grandson, Weston.

Chardy touched many lives...

Feb 13, 2023

Joan Verna Pape of Watertown, WI passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the age of 86. Joan was born on March 24, 1936 the first born of Verna (Kohlman) and Edgar Rehse in Juneau. Her baptism and confirmation were at St. John’s Lutheran church. She attended school and graduated from Juneau.

Before attending Whitewater...

Feb 11, 2023

Shirley A. Chatfield, age 91, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Three Pillars in Dousman. She was born on December 8, 1931 to Henry and Leona (Braunschweig) Neitzel in Ashippun.

Shirley is survived by her children, Gayle Chatfieldmack, Kaye (Terry) Holifield and Todd Chatfield; her grandchildren, Laurel (Tyler) Reece, Kaitlyn (J.R.) Mooney, Luke Holifield, Tasha...

Feb 7, 2023

Bill Cozzens had a joyful journey on his train of life, leaving behind beautiful memories for the passengers whose lives he touched in his 83 years. William M. Cozzens, Jr. passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023 in Oconomowoc Wisconsin. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and cherished friend. He was a man of great character and...

Feb 5, 2023

Bobbie Jean Krueger (nee Grubb)s was born on April 29, 1939, in Harlan, KY, and was raised in Cincinnati, OH. She was welcomed into heaven on Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at the age of 83.

She is survived by her son, Anthony (Alicia) Chentis; grandchildren, Nakyta Chentis; Makyle Chentis; Kailee Blazek; Bobby Cleveland; great-grandchildren, Kyler, Khloey, Haylie...

Feb 2, 2023

Dennis Brooks Cooper, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 2, 2023. Dennis was born in Detroit, MI on May 21, 1943 to Arthur Orlowski and Virginia Psyzczynski (nee Slazakowski).

Dennis is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Pat; his beautiful children, Kristen (Mike) Kush, Mark (Karen), Jennifer Morrison; grandchildren, Daniel...

Feb 1, 2023

Kathryn “Aunt Butch” Ann Bartlett, age 79, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023 with her daughter by her side. Kathryn was born on April 14, 1943 in Fort Dodge, IA to John and Dorothy Kapustka.

Kathryn is survived by her daughter, Theresa (Peter) Scheid; grandchildren, Suzanne Kathryn, Emily Clair, William Alexander; sister, Dorothy (John) Engler. She...

Jan 30, 2023

Deborah M. (Dunham) Thompson, age 59 of Bloomington, IL passed away on January 30, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Debbie was born on March 3, 1963, to Richard and Donna Dunham.

During her lifetime, Debbie lived in Oconomowoc, WI and later, Watertown, WI. Debbie is survived by her husband, Alan Thompson, and their...

Jan 30, 2023

Mary Ellen La Ven Tewksbury, 88, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon January 30th, 2023, at Watertown Wisconsin Regional Hospital. She was born November 9, 1934, in Bethel, VT to Olin and Marguerite (Hatch) Tewksbury. She graduated from Windsor High School in Vermont and attended Dartmouth-Hitchcock College in New Hampshire. She finished her nursing career at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. She...

Jan 29, 2023

Andrew M. Obriecht, age 44 of Montello, died on January 29, 2023, probably from drugs unknowingly laced with fentanyl. He was born in Milwaukee on March 11, 1978 to John and Anna (Dondlinger) Obriecht.

Andy is survived by his longtime girlfriend Addie; his mother, Anne Obriecht; his brother, Justin (Tara) Obriecht; and his nephews, Clayton, Silas, Gospel...

Jan 29, 2023

Jeanette G. Leonhardt, age 84 of Oconomowoc, passed away on January 29, 2023 at her home. She was born on January 8, 1939 to Ralph and Edna (Eberhardt) Bastien in Brownsville.

Jeanette is survived by her children, Denise (Dennis) Koch, Jane (Tim) Rupnow, Wade (Kristina) Leonhardt, Judith Foust and Todd (Colleen) Leonhardt; her grandchildren, Alex Koch, Aaron...

Jan 27, 2023

Sharon (Van Dien) Tomczak, age 79, of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023.

Sharon was born June 14, 1943 in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to William and Arlene Van Dien. She had two younger siblings, David Van Dien and Diane (Van Dien) Olsen. Sharon graduated from Monmouth Roseville High School before completing a business degree Dubuque...

Jan 26, 2023

Ronald Joseph Weibel, a lifelong resident of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin passed away surrounded by family on January 26, 2023, at The View at Johnson Creek after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28).

Ron was born in Sparta, Wisconsin on January...

Jan 24, 2023

Beverly (“Bev”) Jane McCormick, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Oconomomoc Memorial Hospital, of natural causes.

Bev was the only child of Garfield and Rose Vukelic and grew up in West Allis, Wisconsin. She attended Mount Mary College and received a degree in Medical Technology from the School of Medical Technology at St....

Jan 20, 2023

Marion Weiss, 74, of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, passed away on January 20, 2023, peacefully in her sleep.

Marion was born on October 9, 1948, to Roy and Thelma Stetter in Chicago, Illinois.

In 1974, Marion was blessed to marry Phillip Terry. Marion gained 2 stepsons Alex and Andre. Marion and Phillip went on to have...

Jan 18, 2023

Warden George Oleson, age 56 of Germantown, found peace after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was born on May 6, 1966 in Oconomowoc.

Best friend and loving husband to Jennifer, with whom he shared 33 years together. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Violet Oleson; also beloved sister, Nancy...

Jan 15, 2023

Joyce Hildebrandt passed away on January 15, 2023 at the age of 63, surrounded by family and a dear childhood friend at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital after a battle with cancer. She was born December 6, 1959 in Oconomowoc to Olive Kuzba and Irvin Kuzba, by whom she is preceded in death. She is survived by her husband, Kevin; daughters,...

Jan 15, 2023

Wesley Richard Johnson passed away January 15 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 91. Born December 20, 1931 to Alvin and Florence (nee Hill) Johnson, Wes was a lifelong resident of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1950. After high school he did a four-year stint in the Navy, then came back to...