Obituaries

Nov 17, 2024

Marlene Louise (Alm) Rupnow, 74, of Oconomowoc, passed away on November 17th, 2024, at AngelsGrace Hospice, surrounded in love by her family.

Marlene was born on February 10th, 1950, the second of four children, to Earl and Lois (Sardeson) Alm. She started her life on the family farm before moving to town and attending elementary school in...

Nov 17, 2024

Kathy departed her earthly life and entered Eternal rest early in the morning on Sunday, November 17, 2024, just weeks shy of her 86th birthday. She was surrounded by her loving daughter Lisa, son-in-law, Bill, and the sweet staff of Hartland Place in Hartland, Wisconsin as she went home to be with the Lord. Some of her final words...

Nov 15, 2024

David Valdemar Nelson passed away on November 15, 2024, at the age of 66 years. He was born August 16, 1958, to Douglas V. Nelson and Rae Josephine Nelson (nee Brown) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

David is survived by family members Willie & Annie Nelson, Aster Nelson, Josiah Nelson and Matthias Nelson. He was preceded in death by...

Nov 14, 2024

Gladys Ann O’Clair Fieseler, age 92, moved to heaven on November 14, 2024 at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc, WI. Gladys was born in May 1932 on the family farm near Dickens, IA. She was a 1950 graduate of Emmetsburg, IA High School. Gladys and husband of 60 years, Marion Milton, moved to Oconomowoc in 2014 to be near family.

Nov 14, 2024

Our beloved mother, Gladys Ann “GG” Grulke passed away peacefully at Hartland Place in Hartland, WI with her family and Lily Hospice by her side on November 14, 2024 at the age of 95.

She was born on September 1, 1929 to Arnold and Adela Hill in Kenosha, WI. She met Ted on a blind date on...

Nov 14, 2024

Howard William Fischer was born on January 12, 1927 to John and Edna (Schlender) Fischer who resided in Waukesha at the time of his birth. Howard was called by the Lord on November 14, 2024. He died peacefully at Wilkinson Woods in Oconomowoc. Upon graduation from high school, Howard left his parents and sister, Lois, to enlist in the...

Nov 13, 2024

Kristine Elizabeth Heinrich passed away peacefully at Angels Grace surrounded by her loved ones on November 13, 2024, at the age of 76. Kris was born on January 6, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the cherished daughter of Joseph and Doreen Heintskill (nee Duggins).

Growing up in Milwaukee and attending John Marshall High School, Kris later pursued...

Nov 11, 2024

Jerrold “Doc” Koch Obituary

November 19, 1935 – November 11, 2024

For centuries people have claimed to have known the best husband, dad or grandfather and dentist. However, our experience shows that Jerrold “Doc” Koch was truly all of those! He brought oxygen into the room, though there were times you couldn’t breathe from his...

Nov 8, 2024

Adele Mona (Braun) Findley, 92 years old, went peacefully to eternal life on Nov. 8, 2024, at Angel’s Grace Hospice.

Adele was born in Mequon, Wisconsin, and after some moves, she grew up in Pewaukee. She married her life’s partner, Floyd Ray Findley on March 21, 1953, in Germany. She and Floyd bought their first home in...

Nov 8, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael Hyman Sylvester. After a short illness, he peacefully departed this world on November 8, 2024, with family present. Born on June 16, 1947, in Baltimore, MD.

Mike loved his family above all. He took his dog Pepper for frequent walks through the neighborhood and parks, where they loved...

Nov 7, 2024

Bertha “Bert” “Barb” Ansorge passed away unexpectedly after surgery on Thursday, November 7th. She was joyously lifted into heaven by her loving daughter Patti and her cherished grandson Richard.

Our Mom was born on July 11th, 1930, in Couderay, Wisconsin with her family eventually settling in Park Falls, Wisconsin. She lived a full life filled with love....

Nov 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother Norma Tunak of Ashippun, who passed away on November 6, 2024, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family who loved and admired her for the wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother she was. For 91 years, she graced us with her presence, quiet strength, calm demeanor,...

Nov 5, 2024

Tuesday morning, November 5, 2024, George Sargent, a man full of faith and courage passed from death unto life. Though he faced cancer, he continued to live each day with fullness and joy, deeply engaged with his beloved family and friends.

Born on July 20, 1944, in Flint, Michigan, George was the youngest of five sons to...

Nov 4, 2024

Roger Dean Johnson passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024 after a valiant battle with kidney cancer. Roger was born on August 9, 1945 in Oconomowoc, WI, to Elmer and Dolores (nee Braatz) Johnson. Roger was a loving husband to Lynette “Lyn” (nee Schmidt) for 51 years. He was a beloved father to Shayne (Erin Hoffman), Tasha (Ed) Miltner...

Nov 2, 2024

Barb was born to Eternal Life on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the age of 83, at Care-Age of Brookfield, Wisconsin. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 30, 1941, to Thomas and Mary (Haas) Hosni. Barb was devoted to her family and built a lifetime of loving memories with her family and friends.

Barb met...

Oct 30, 2024

Marilyn Esther Vandekieft

July 22, 1939 - October 30, 2024

Marilyn Esther Vandekieft (nee Ciesemier) went home to be with Jesus after passing away

suddenly on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the age of 85. She was one day away from a

knee replacement and looking forward to walking around Fowler...

Oct 29, 2024

Our dear mother Kathleen sadly passed away on October 29th, 2024, at the age of 81. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. A friend to many, she was a cherished member of the community in Okauchee, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and...

Oct 29, 2024

Salvatore (Ted) Louis Ferrara passed away peacefully in the arms of his family on October 29, 2024, in Waukesha at the age of 83.

Ted was born in Waukesha on October 11, 1941 to his loving parents, Salvatore (Sam) and Lucy (Amato) Ferrara.

He found true love with Pauline (Polly) Voss and they married in...

Oct 28, 2024

Carrie passed away Monday October 28th at the age of 56 leaving behind her loving husband Joseph Romero and her mother Sherry Tischer. She is further survived by her four children, Zachary Bednarek, Ashley (Chris) Brost, Montana Romero, and Aidan Romero. Also survived by her very loved Grandchildren Caden, Violet, Marina, Elsie, and Isaiah. She would come up with...

Oct 28, 2024

William Lloyd Thomas, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on October 28, 2024, at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 86. Bill was born in Milwaukee on April 29, 1938, he was the son of Raymond and Myrtle Thomas (nee Brown).

A proud veteran of the US Navy, Bill honorably served his country and continued...