Obituaries

Sep 14, 2022

Jake Thomas Lane, age 32, passed away on September 14, 2022. He was born on September 28, 1989 to Michael and Mary (Tubbs) Lane in Milwaukee.

Jake is survived by his sons, Landon, Lucas, Levi and Louie; his mother, Mary; his sisters, Noelle and Brittany (Mike); the mother of his children, Jessie; his grandmothers; and many aunts,...

Sep 14, 2022

Robert (Bob) H. Peot, Sr., passed away on September 14, 2022 after a long illness. Robert was the former owner of Insulation Industries Inc. of Oconomowoc, WI for many years. He was born April 30, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI but grew up in Langlade, WI.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Joe and Stella Peot; his...

Sep 12, 2022

Fred A. Janke Jr., age 82, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Angels Grace Hospice. He was born on February 17, 1940 to Fred and Irene (Hemke) Janke in Summit Township.

Fred is survived by his children, Cindy (Bob) Ellis, Mike Janke, and Michelle (Bruce) Coleman; three step-children, Frances (Mark) Hunsaker, Angela (Timothy) Ferguson, and...

Sep 10, 2022

On September 10, 2022, Austin Joseph Burns passed peacefully from this earth after 105 years of life.

Austin was born an only child in Lacrosse, WI in 1917 while WWI was raging across Europe. He Lived through much of the history of this country and, as a WWII, veteran, participated in it as well.

Austin...

Sep 9, 2022

Carol A. Commodore, age 78, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022 with her husband and daughters at her side at Froedert Hospital. She was born on July 16, 1944 to William and Dorothy (Hallett) Russo in Kenosha.

Carol is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jim; her two daughters, Christina (Corey) DeMarco of Appleton and...

Sep 7, 2022

George Goode Finch, age 84, of Delafield, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on September 7, 2022. He had many medical challenges throughout the years. Recently, George battled multiple pneumonia hospitalizations and ended up with COVID in early September. However, he always had a positive attitude and determination to make the most of each day. His faith in God was strong...

Sep 3, 2022

Robert “Bob” Ireland, age 76, of Oconomowoc WI, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2022, after a prolonged illness, at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL with loving family by his side. He was born on January 4, 1946 to Howard and Margaret (Miller) Ireland in Hustisford, Wisconsin.

He is survived by his loving wife...

Sep 2, 2022

Mr. Kenneth (Ken) Mitchell Lawniczak of Dousman, 70, died Friday, September 2nd, after a year’s long battle with heart disease.

Born to first generation Polish immigrants Mitchell and Genevieve Lawniczak of North Lake, Wisconsin via Chicago, IL, he attended Arrowhead High School and worked for his parents at their resort in North Lake until he met and...

Sep 2, 2022

Diane F. Pfeiffer, age 65, passed away suddenly on September 2, 2022. Diane was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 13, 1956 to Lorenzo and Alvina Medrano.

Diane is survived by her husband, Gary; children, Theodore Jr., Michael (Natalie), Victoria; grandchildren, Anthony, Brianna, and Elia; mother, Alvina; siblings, Lorenzo (Cherie), Zita, Dale (Amy), and Jimmy (Zaleta); along...

Sep 1, 2022

Jeanne M. Elliott, age 99, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Three Pillars Nursing Home in Dousman. Jeanne was a long term Lake Country resident, since 1953. She was born on January 31, 1923 in Rockford, Illinois to Edward and Helen (Diebold) Sundstedt.

Jeanne is survived by her children, Jeanne M. Miller, Kathleen A. Draeger,...

Aug 31, 2022

Donald J. Lippiatt, a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend age 90, passed away on August 31, 2022 at his home in Nashotah, Wisconsin. He was a man of peace, stability, and reason who lived a balanced life showing Christ like kindness and love to all who knew him. He was born on May 20, 1932 to Joseph...

Aug 31, 2022

Dustin Christopher Brux, 28 passed away peacefully on August 31st, 2022 with his family by his side. Born on July 18th, 1994 in Greenville SC. Dustin attended the Meyer Center for Special Children until his family moved to the Dousman Wisconsin area in 1999. Dustin was a proud KM student, and after his graduation from KM, he attended St....

Aug 31, 2022

Richard “Stretch” D. McKenzie, 95, of Auburn, Indiana died on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

Born on August 2, 1927, in Auburn, Indiana, he was the son of Paul M. McKenzie and Martha M. (Sharp) McKenzie. He served in the US Navy in the late 1940’s and spent time in San Diego. He...

Aug 30, 2022

Rose Ann Gaspard (nee Janatowski), age 87, passed away surrounded by her family on August 30, 2022. Rose was born on April 29, 1935 in Wauwatosa, WI to Ferdinand and Pearl (nee Sobczak) Janatowski. Rose is survived by her two sons, Darren (Lissette) and Jason (Raechel); grandchildren, Ashley Rose (Gavin) Rupple, Anthony Gaspard, Brett Gaspard and Vanessa Gaspard; great-grandchild,...

Aug 28, 2022

James “Jim” Bauer, 76, of Delafield, was born on August 10, 1946 and passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2022. Jim is survived by the love of his life, Mary Falk.

Jim was the son of Beverly and Edward Bauer. He is survived by a brother, Chuck (Maggie) Bauer, and a sister, Cathy (Scott) Matters. He is...

Aug 27, 2022

Brian Carl Wochele, age 48, husband, dad, and friend extraordinaire, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 27, 2022. Brian was born in Milwaukee, WI to Ronald and Kathleen (nee Wick) on June 7, 1974.

Brian is survived by the love of his life, Andrea; his two strong, beautiful daughters, Ainsley and Ellie; his fur babies,...

Aug 27, 2022

Jackie L. Schaefer, age 87, passed away peacefully in Naples, FL on August 27, 2022. Jackie was born on September 16, 1934 to Henry and Clara Smith (nee Sagan) in Chicago, IL.

Jackie is survived by her children, Susan (Bruce) Kurkiewicz and Tim Schaefer; her grandchild, Adam; great-grandchildren, Emery and Eli; sisters, Carol and Donna Ludwig; along...

Aug 23, 2022

Alan Douglas Parker, age 76, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice on August 23, 2022. Alan was born in Wellsville, NY on September 21, 1945 to Bert and Geraldine (nee Ryan) Parker. Alan is survived by the love of his life, Diana; his furry companions, Lucy and Zoe; along with all of his loving friends, colleagues and students. Alan...

Aug 22, 2022

Jack Marshall Strunsee, Sr. took his fastest and loudest hotrod and drag-raced across the finish line, August 22, 2022 to be with his wife Eileen (née Szablweski), his parents Louis and Dorothy Strunsee, sister Sharon Aweau (née Strunsee), best friend Wally Pontell, and all others that were waiting to welcome him home. Jack was a veteran of the US...

Aug 21, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” J. Foust, age 79, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 2, 1942 to John and Florence (Kemp) Foust in Dubuque, Iowa. Jerry was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Upon graduating from Manchester High School, he proudly served in the U.S Army at Camp Century...