Obituaries

Nov 24, 2022

Thomas Duane (Tom) Ellingson, 87, of Kennan, formerly of Sullivan, passed away under the care of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at his home in Kennan surrounded by his family. He was born to Marvin and Dorothy (Clemans) Ellingson on February 13, 1935, in Waukesha County, WI.

Nov 22, 2022

Some lives are meant to be lived large. In his time with us, Gregory Charles Nettesheim taught us all how to live a life filled with love, and how to appreciate the pleasure of living in the moment. Greg passed from this world on November 22, 2022, but the mark he left on the world is significant.

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Nov 20, 2022

Gary E. Barry, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at his home in Oconomowoc. He was born on June 13, 1937 to Percy and Florence (Flanagan) Barry in Van Horne, Iowa.

Gary is survived by his children, Deb (Jamie) Barry-O’Donoghue, Stephanie (Mark) Gurry, Stacey Sines, Christopher (Carol) Barry; his grandchildren, Justin Sines, Nikki...

Nov 20, 2022

Thomas Gately was a man with more love to give than he knew what to do with. His greatest love was his wife Marlene followed by his two children, four grandchildren and a seven-pound toy poodle. Sunday, November 20, 2022, Tom joined his beloved wife and dog in their finally resting place, the purple crock pot. Yes, that is...

Nov 19, 2022

Nancy A. Habermann, age 69, of Weston passed away at home with her family by her side after a four month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Nancy was born on June 12, 1953 in Milwaukee to the late William and Marilyn (Malone) Ordman Sr. She married Rick Habermann on September 13, 1975 in Elm Grove. In 1995, they...

Nov 19, 2022

Helen E. Bertram, beloved wife, mother and grandmother of five, passed away on November 19, 2022 at the age of 83 at her home on Okauchee Lake.

She is survived by sister, Louise (Robert) Burg; daughters, Katherine (Mark) Evenson and Heidi (Jim) George; and grandchildren, Jacob, Sydney, Marguerite, Robyn and Christopher. Ed, her husband of 50 years,...

Nov 17, 2022

Dorothy “Dotty” Cozadd-Schultz, age 76, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace surrounded by her family. Dotty was born on July 22, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA to Charles and May Cozadd.

Dotty is survived by her loving husband, Herman; children, Barb Wolf, Lisa (Andy) Oestreich, Scott (former wife, Lori) Wolf, Brenda (Mike) O’Connor and Todd (Corrine) Wolf; her grandchildren,...

Nov 16, 2022

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Joan Rugen peacefully went home to the Lord on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the age of 96. Joan was born on July 27, 1926, in Reedsville, Wisconsin, to Anna and Albert Novak.

She married Roland (Jay) Rugen on June 14,1952 in Chicago, Illinois, and they were the loving parents of two...

Nov 10, 2022

Diane Igl, age 66, passed away on November 10th after a courageous battle with cancer. Diane was born on March 4, 1956 in Oconomowoc and grew up surrounded by her large family, that included 5 siblings and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Diane was raised by her mother, Betty, to be a loving and caring woman, always...

Nov 9, 2022

Diane L. Gaido, age 78, passed away on November 9, 2022 surrounded by her family at Aurora Hospital.

Diane is survived by her husband, Jerry; daughter, Angela (Christopher) Lewein and son, Peter Gaido; her grandchildren, Ali Christenson, Nicholas and Anthony Lewein, Madeline (Jesse) Gundacker; her sister, Connie Higgins; brother, Gordon Fleury; and many other family and friends....

Nov 9, 2022

June Margaret (Clark) Luer, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully embraced by her family, November 9th 2022. June was 94 years old.

In her heyday June could waltz on roller skates. That’s how she met her husband, Harvey. She remained a good dancer and taught her daughter how to jitterbug and polka while cleaning up the kitchen...

Nov 8, 2022

Liesel Waples passed away peacefully on November 8, 2022, at Shorehaven Lutheran Homes of Oconomowoc.

Liesel was born in 1934, in the small town of Wagenfeld in Northern Germany. She studied textile engineering in München Gladbach and, following graduation, sailed alone to New York City at the age of 21 to perfect her English while she worked...

Nov 8, 2022

Born to Eternal Life November 8, 2022 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, surrounded by members of his family, at the age of 91 years. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Pekel) for 68 years. Loving father of Michael, Sandra, Robin Mallon (Michael), and Timothy (Jodie). Preceded in death by his father, Nicholas; and mother, Anna (nee Krueger); sisters, Virginia and Rita;...

Nov 4, 2022

Dean G. Mickle, age 87, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Three Pillars in Dousman. He was born on October 11, 1935 to Anthony and Ruth (Ghastin) Mickle in Madison.

Dean is survived by his wife, Donna; his children, Dawn (Mike) Harder, Todd (Jenny) Mickle; his grandchildren, Hayley (Chazz Welch) Harder and Theodore (Malieha Bodary)...

Nov 3, 2022

William Albert Hext, 84, of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin passed away suddenly at home on November 3, 2022. He was the husband of Patricia Hext and former husband of Janet Hext as well as father to Stephanie Hext-Wohlleben and Bill, Lynda and Allen Schrauth, Marianne Oshana, Patricia and Anthony Volpe, Philip Leone, Lisa Leone.

He was the proud papa...

Oct 31, 2022

Leonard "Buzz" A. Gourdoux of Dousman found the peace of eternal rest on Monday October 31st, 2022, at the age of 76.

Buzz married his wife Linda on May 13th, 1978, and has been blessed with nearly 45 years of marriage.

Buzz is survived by his wife Linda, daughters Jessica (Thomas) Kurz and Rebecca (Charles)...

Oct 30, 2022

Carol I. Lindemann, age 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, October 30, 2022. She was born December 21, 1937 to Clarence & Evelyn (Newbauer) Beatty in Milwaukee but moved to Sullivan, WI for her adult life. Carol was an absolute joy to be around. She was always happy and her laugh was contagious. She made friends...

Oct 28, 2022

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Steven J. Rossa, 56, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Angels Grace Hospice surrounded by much love. He was born on June 5, 1966, to LeRoy and Beverly (Randrup) Rossa in Milwaukee. Cancer never stopped Steve from living his best life. He leaves a legacy of love.

Oct 24, 2022

Evonne Rae Hanson, age 83, passed away on October 24, 2022. She was born on August 8, 1939 in Bottineau, North Dakota to Ray and Erleen Brooks.

Evonne is survived by her husband of 61 years, Bob; her children, Katerina McGinnis, Eric (Eloise) Hanson and Leif (Adria) Hanson; grandchildren, Ryan and Evan; siblings, Donna and Barbara.

Oct 24, 2022

Gary D. Zimmerman, age 75, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Angels Grace Hospice. He was born on February 20, 1947 to Edward and Ivadell (McDougall) Zimmerman in Rock Island, Illinois.

Gary is survived by his children, Zach (Ashton) Zimmerman and Kelli (Chris) Rubenzer; grandchildren, Landon and Sutton Zimmerman; his niece, Sherree (Steve) Kiefer; his...