Obituaries

Oct 21, 2022

Daughter, sister, mother, aunt, niece and friend, Jessica perished in the early morning of October 21, 2022 with her beloved children, Natalie Kleemeier, born January 11, 2008, Sofina Kleemeier, August 4, 2010, Colten and Lincoln McKisick, twins born July 8, 2019. Life will never be the same without these spirited loved ones.

Jessica was born in Waukesha...

Oct 21, 2022

Timothy P. Ross (Timmer), age 51, passed unexpectedly on October 21, 2022. He was born on March 16, 1971 to Robert and Ella (Krumvieda) Ross in Oconomowoc.

Tim is survived by his son, Cale (Andrea) Ross; mother, Ella; his siblings, Terrisa (Doug) Laurin, Charlene (Tim) Steger, Gregory Ross, Raymond (Janet) Ross; his beloved dog, Belle; and many...

Oct 21, 2022

Connor, Jessica, Colton and Lincoln McKisick and Natalie and Sofina Kleemeier were a beautiful family who truly loved each other and brought a sweetness and joy to all who knew them. They left us suddenly and far too soon on Friday, October 21, 2022.

Please share your stories, photos, and memories with Connor's mom Kim, brother Kyle...

Oct 20, 2022

Michael Shawn O’Connor, age 56, passed away on October 20, 2022. He was born in St. Paul, MN to Roderick O’Connor and Lucille Mangini on August 26,1966.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Eileen; his three beautiful children, Caitlyn, Jack and Charlie; his mother, Lucille; sisters, Kathy (Dick) Dagastino, Sherry (Bruce) Welle, Deb...

Oct 17, 2022

Marlene (Marty) Dolores Webb, age 75, passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side on October 17, 2022. The daughter of the late Paul and Adela (Mueller) Heimermann, Marty was born on November 11, 1946 in Austin, MN. Marty graduated from Pacelli High School in 1964 and moved to Peoria, IL to work for Ozark Airlines....

Oct 15, 2022

Rex Allen Nienow Sr, age 64 of Westfield, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022. He was born on October 29, 1957 to Waldemar and Ruth (nee Schrank) Nienow in Oconomowoc, WI.

Rex is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Heidi; his two sons, Rex (Teresa) Jr. and Cory (Katelynn); and was a steadfast grandfather...

Oct 15, 2022

Thomas Merrill Read, 66, died suddenly on October 15, 2022 of an undetected congenital heart defect. He was born on October 18, 1956, son to Verne Ross Read and Marion Chester Read in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is survived by his adoring wife and best friend of 35 years, Lisa Read. He was beloved by his children and their partners,...

Oct 11, 2022

Jean N. Nelson, age 97, of Dousman and longtime resident of the Delafield area, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 with her family by her side. Jean is survived by her son, Scott (Cheri) Nelson; and daughter, Tari Nelson. Cherished grandmother to Amanda (Mark) Hammer, Jaala (Larry) Kirkley and great-grandmother to Maicy, Brooke, Jack and Lauren. Jean...

Oct 8, 2022

Erna F. Wollmer, age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on March 4, 1929 to Karl and Pauline (Krohmer) Sunder in Germany.

Erna is survived by her children, Frieda Antoniak, Ray Wollmer, Ingrid (Adrian) Domingues; her grandchildren, Martin Antoniak, Jessica (Steve Mack) Wollmer;...

Oct 8, 2022

Andrew Arthur Uhl, age 71 of Oconomowoc, died peacefully at AngelsGrace hospice on October 8, 2022. Andy was born in Denver, Colorado in 1951 and traveled and lived in various places all over the US from California to Iowa, where he graduated from Palmer College School of Chiropractic before settling in Wisconsin in 1984. He moved to Oconomowoc in...

Oct 6, 2022

Ferrell “Rusty” “Bud” Babbitt, 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep during the morning hours of October 6, 2022 at home with his granddaughter.

Ferrell was born on November 3, 1935, in Gracemont, Oklahoma to Ruben Douglas Babbitt and Edith Cleon Babbitt (McCullough). After graduating from Hoover High School in 1953, Ferrell enlisted in the United States...

Oct 6, 2022

Joe Ann C. Henderson, age 93 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Angels Grace Hospice surrounded by her family. She was born on June 10, 1929 to Vilas L. and Gladys (Peterson) Rasmussen in Racine.

Joe Ann is survived by her children, Greg J. Henderson and Cynthia Lee (Brad) Christiansen; her grandchildren,...

Oct 2, 2022

Arthur F. Boettcher, age 93, of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, died peacefully at his home on October 2, 2022. Art was married to Leslie (Olson) for 63 years, partners who lived their lives to the fullest. They moved to the Oconomowoc area in 1961, together raising 3 children: Kathleen (David) Steindorf, Jennifer (Rick) Todd, and Andrew (Kim Roblek) Boettcher. They are...

Sep 30, 2022

Timothy Bratz entered his eternal rest after a 7 year battle with brain Cancer on Friday, September 30, 2022. Timothy was surrounded by his mother, sister, and Rev’d Lance O’Donnell.

Timothy John Bratz was born in Oconomowoc, WI on March 12, 1959 to John Bratz and Patricia (Braunschweig-Bratz) Frank. Timothy was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s...

Sep 29, 2022

Roy David Peterson, age 74, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on September 29, 2022. Roy was born on January 11, 1948, in Redwood City, CA to Donald and Katherine (nee Crlenkovich) Peterson.

Roy is survived by his wife of 35 years, Mary; his children, Christina (John) Fleetwood, Daniel Peterson and Jennifer (Steven) Hedke;...

Sep 28, 2022

Rosemary “Muffie”” Traver was a loving wife to Hank and mother to Mary Beth, John, Jackie and Janet. She was Grandmother to Jessica, Megan, Adam, Andy, Blayke, Mitchell, Spencer and McKenna. And she was blessed to be Great-Grandmother to Beau, Noah, Briggs, JR, Havyn, and Caleb. She was first a sister to 11 siblings and survived only by Sister...

Sep 26, 2022

Judy A. Schulte, age 80 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully at her home on September 26, 2022. She was born to John and Gladys (Sprague) Marks on September 13, 1942 in Oconomowoc.

Judy is survived by her children, Rich (Susan) Schulte of Oconomowoc, Debbi (Carl) Brehm of Oconomowoc; grandchildren, Lauren and Ben Schulte, Isabella, Leah, Gracyn, Alexander,...

Sep 24, 2022

Arlene E. Scaff, age 90, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Angels Grace Hospice. She was born on October 17, 1931 to Lawrence and Elizabeth (Majeski) McDonald in Waukesha.

Arlene is survived by her children, Robert (Virginia), David and Robin (Chuck); her grandchildren, Marcie (Shawn), Jennifer (Mike) Jon (Cathy), Michelle, Jim (Carrie), Cindy (Mike), PJ...

Sep 23, 2022

Sandra "Sandy" M. Blazek, age 74, passed away on September 23, 2022 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 16, 1948 to Ralph and Alice (Schutz) Grabowski in Milwaukee.

Sandy is survived by her husband, John; her children, Jack (Lynn), Jay (Lisa), Dean (Jenny) and Ryan (Megan); grandchildren, Lorna, Rena, Aaron, Larissa, Adam, Mason, Danica...

Sep 21, 2022

James “Jim” F. Quirk, age 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 21, 2022. He was born on March 22, 1936 in Milwaukee.

Jim is survived by his wife, Joanne; 5 sons, Jim (Norma), Greg, Steve (MaryJo), Dan (Kim), and Tim (Kristi); 13 grandchildren, Sam, Melissa, Holly, Stephanie, Jack, Mitchell, Natalie, Danny, Cora, Kenzie, Ava,...