Obituaries

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...

Jan 15, 2023

Charles Clarence Kilander III (Chookie Kilander), age 83, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2023 after a life well lived. He was a lifelong resident of Oconomowoc, WI.

Chookie is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Ann H Kilander; sons Charlie, Craig (Chad), Chad (Justin); and daughter Jennifer (Andrew). He was also a proud grandfather...

Jan 14, 2023

Karon Kay Legan, of Waterford, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 14, 2023 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc. She was born on April 25, 1939 to Robert and Eleanora (Henke) Umbreit in Milwaukee.

Karon is survived by her children, Scott E. (Juli) Legan, Guy J. (Robyn – deceased) Legan, Tracy L....

Jan 13, 2023

Lorraine Emily Hosch, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 13, 2023. Lorraine was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 27, 1928 to Frank and Elizabeth Kanzora.

Lorraine is survived by her 7 children, Jennifer (Robin) Sedgwick, Nancy (David) Pokos, Lee (Richard) Zubek, Paula (Mitchell) Books, Michael (Imelda) Hosch, Patrick (Lori) Hosch and...

Jan 13, 2023

Sharon Kay Logemann, age 79, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2023. She passed peacefully surrounded by her children. Sharon was born on February 6, 1943 in Yankton, SD to William and Eleanor (nee Plumb) Allen.

Sharon is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Kristin), William (Michelle), Gregory (Dawn); grandchildren, Bethany Logemann (Connor Trepton), Robert...

Jan 11, 2023

Mary Lynn Svitak, 58, of Ashippun, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her home, on January 11, 2023.

Mary was born on March 20, 1964 in West Allis, Wisconsin, to Shirley and Donald Schneck. She was the youngest of three children.

Mary graduated from Pius XI high school in 1982. After graduation, she worked various jobs,...

Jan 10, 2023

On Tuesday January 10, 2023 Emil A. Ewald passed to Eternal Life peacefully at his home in Naples, Florida. Emil was born August 19th, 1927 in Milwaukee to his parents Emil and Emma Ewald. Emil was preceded in death by his brother Lester (Florence) Ewald and sister Evelyn (Walter) Risch.

After Emil graduated from high school, he...

Jan 7, 2023

Roger J. Kopfer, age 88, was born to Eternal Life peacefully on January 7, 2023, surrounded by his family at The View at Pine Ridge. He was born on December 5, 1934 to August and Linda (Christian) Kopfer in the Town of Emmit.

Roger is survived by his wife, Millie; their children, Lynn (Terry) Clemans, Wendy (Paul)...

Jan 7, 2023

Kenneth H. Lauterbach, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 7, 2023. Ken was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 28, 1931 to Howard and Minnie Lauterbach.

Ken is survived by his children, Jean Lauterbach, Jay (Lori) Lauterbach, Jerry (Janice) Stricker, Jim (Gina) Stricker, and Mary Ann Barnett; grandchildren, Jesse Illian, Mike (Jessica) Lauterbach,...

Jan 6, 2023

Mikel Dean Watson, 74, was welcomed into Christ’s presence on January 6th, 2023.

Mikel was born on June 20th, 1948 in Phoenix, AZ where he grew up and worked on his father’s used car lot. He was saved in 1973, and then attended both Arizona Bible College and New Tribes Bible Institute (now Ethnos 360) before serving...

Jan 5, 2023

Michael J. Sullivan, age 89, passed away on January 5, 2023 peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born on August 13, 1933 to John and Faye (Shafer) Sullivan in La Crosse.

Michael is survived by his wife, Carol; their children, Lynn (Eric) Highum, Lisa (Robert) Hagenow, Kelly (Timothy) Cassidy, and John (Nicole) Sullivan; his grandchildren, Lauren...

Jan 5, 2023

On January 5, 2023, Delores Rose got her wings and went to walk with the angels at the beautiful age of 100. She was the happiest when in the company of her most precious possession, her family.

We all know when anyone else would be broken, she stayed strong. Through her, we knew what resilience, perseverance and...

Jan 5, 2023

Regina M. Van Lent was born in Indonesia in 1935.   A Visitation will be held from 10 am -11 am on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Pagenkopf Funeral Home, with a Memorial Service beginning at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital or the ASPCA.

Jan 4, 2023

Barbara Jean Duchow, age 76, passed away on January 4, 2023 in Oconomowoc, WI. Barb was born in Hustisford, WI on May 21, 1946 to Walter and Irene Duchow (nee Koeppler).

Barb is survived by numerous cousins. Family was important to Barb, where she was instrumental in family gatherings and was the “HUB” of getting the family...

Jan 3, 2023

Jeffrey Richard Kuhn, 74, of Oconomowoc, entered Eternal Life on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

Jeff is survived by his wife of 40 years, Pamela Kuhn; children, Jennifer (Brant) Haenel, Kimberly (Paul) Wirth and Steven (Brienne) Kuhn; grandchildren, Kyle (Raven), Sydney, Lucas, Noah, Avery, Sam, Fynn, Claire, and Olivia; and great-grandson, Levi....

Jan 2, 2023

Ixonia – Betty Lou (Kampa) Toepfer, 86, passed away surrounded by family, into the loving

arms of her Savior on Monday, January 2, 2023 at the Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa,

Wisconsin.

She is survived by her son Rick and his wife Mary Jo, her daughter Kelli (Toepfer) Stewart and

her husband...

Dec 30, 2022

Sharon “Sherri” L. Teifke, of Milwaukee, age 82, went to her Heavenly Home on December 30, 2022 from Angels Grace Hospice. She was born on December 23, 1940 to Daniel and Edna (Vierthaler) Prospeck in Milwaukee.

Loving mother of, Donny (Chris) Teifke, Danielle (Bob) Kallenberger; proud grandmother of Tyler (Kristen) and Briana Helt, Ryan (Nikki), Dean (Kate)...

Dec 29, 2022

Carol D. McConnell, age 86, passed away on December 29, 2022 at Three Pillars Health Center in Dousman. She was born on November 28, 1936 to Gordon and Lucille (Weinkauf) Davy in Waukesha.

Carol was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband, John; their sons, John F. and Andrew...

Dec 26, 2022

Joyce M. Miller, age 82, passed away on December 26, 2022, in the care of Kirkland Crossing and Agrace Hospice. She was born March 20, 1940, to William and Lila (Hautamaki) Kiviko in Owen, WI.

Joyce is survived by her children, Gary (Steve Mallory) Mohan, Kenneth Mohan, Gina (Todd) Cottrell, and Rod (Yolanda Carlson) Mohan; her grandchildren,...

Dec 25, 2022

Jane Marie Phelps-Tenhover, age 95, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day. Jane was born January 3, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI to Francis “Art” and Evelyn “Ruby” Rynders.

She will be missed by her four children, Roger (Sharon) Phelps, Susan (Robert) DeMott, Jeffrey (Kathleen) Phelps, Barbara (Paul) Knoebel. Jane is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren;...