Obituaries

Judith "Judy" A. Leonard

Judith "Judy" A. Leonard

Dec 27, 2020

Judith “Judy” A. Leonard age 83, of Oconomowoc, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and a brief diagnosis with COVID-19. Judy is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, Don E. Leonard. She is also survived by her brother Chico (Sally) Holiday, her loving daughter Kathy (Carl) Mercier and daughter-in-law...

David Bruce Bertino

David Bruce Bertino

Dec 27, 2020

David Bruce Bertino, age 63, entered the Kingdom of God on December 27, 2020. David was born on July 18, 1957 in Westerly, Rhode Island. He graduated from Burnt Hills High School in Ballston Lake, New York in 1975. Following graduation David joined the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Senior Master Sergent before retiring in 2001...

Dennis W. Strohkirch

Dennis W. Strohkirch

Dec 22, 2020

Dennis W. Strohkirch, age 78, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice on December 22, 2020. He was born in Wausau, WI on April 13, 1942 to Walter and Laverne Strohkirch. Dennis was a great provider for his family. He enjoyed spending time up north at the trailer. He had a love for gardening and a great sense of “dad...

Thomas Lyons

Thomas Lyons

Dec 21, 2020

Hartland, WI - Thomas Lyons, 66, passed away on December 21st, 2020. He will be remembered and dearly missed by his beloved wife of 41 years, Catherine Lyons (Weiss). Loving father of James and John Lyons. He is survived by his dear family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Bud and Rosemary Lyons. Tom received his B.A....

Beverly J. Borchardt

Beverly J. Borchardt

Dec 21, 2020

Beverly J. Borchardt, age 90, of Town of Ashippun, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Towner Crest Memory Care, with her family by her side. She was born July 13, 1930 in Juneau, WI to Rudolph and Minnie Haldeman. On May 8, 1948 she married Ernie Borchardt, who passed in 2016. Together they raised four children: Betty (Bob)...

Sandra Kay Falkner

Sandra Kay Falkner

Dec 17, 2020

Sandra K. Falkner of Sussex, WI passed away and went to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on 12/17/20 @ 4:47pm after a long courageous battle with an illness. Sandy was helped, encouraged and supported by numerous friends and family during every stage of her illness. Sandy always had a positive attitude and did...

Suzanne A.  Alberti

Suzanne A. Alberti

Dec 16, 2020

Suzanne A. Alberti passed away at home on December 16, 2020 at the age of 67. She was born in Madison, WI on December 17, 1952 to Eugene and Mary (nee Hartman) Adams. Sue grew up in Monona, WI. She graduated from University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire with a degree in Business Administration. She spent most of her career dedicated...

Dennis D. Otto

Dennis D. Otto

Dec 16, 2020

Dennis D. Otto, age 80, passed away at the Watertown Regional Medical Center on December 16, 2020 with his wife by his side. Dennis was born on December 29, 1939 in Oconomowoc, WI to Reinhard and Evelyn (nee Pockelwald) Otto. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Joan; sisters-in-law Betty Arnold, Gloria Geniesse, and Diane Cull;...

Betty J. Sorensen

Betty J. Sorensen

Dec 14, 2020

Betty J. Sorensen of Dousman, age 93, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 15, 1926 to Ernest and Bessie Danielson in Marinette, Wisconsin. Betty is survived by her children, Craig (Jan) Ewald, Brian (Betty) Ewald, Dan (Patti) Ewald, Tom (Julie) Ewald; her grandchildren, Eric (Rebecca) Ewald, Jay (Carrie) Ewald,...

Billie Edward Knoten

Billie Edward Knoten

Dec 14, 2020

Billie Edward Knoten, age 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 14, 2020. He was born on August 2, 1929 to Simon and Estella in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Billie is survived by his children: Sandy Pape, Steven (Janet) Knoten, Barbara (Eric) Knoten-Smith, William (Holli) Knoten; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; two sisters Frances and Betty; along with many other family and...

Florence Elmetta Pagel

Florence Elmetta Pagel

Dec 12, 2020

Florence E. Pagel, 87, of Wausau passed on to eternal life Saturday, December 12, 2020. Florence was born May 5, 1933 in Marathon to the late Hilton and Genevieve Rusch and was the oldest of ten children. She was a loving wife for 54 years to the late Bob Pagel. She is survived by her daughters: Debbie Prunty (Bob),...

Marjorie (Peg) Curtice Harris

Marjorie (Peg) Curtice Harris

Dec 12, 2020

Marjorie (Peg) Curtice Harris, survived by her children Marjorie (Joseph) Holland, Susan (Pat Teiken) Harris, James Harris, Lynn (Scott) Graff; her grandchildren Rachel (Edward) Stoltman, Jeffrey (Darlene) Holland, Jacob Kudeck, Andrew Holland, Elizabeth (Jacob) Snyder; her step-grandchildren Melinda (Dale Anderson) Teiken, Christopher (Michelle McCullough) Teiken, Deanna (Forrest) Franken, Alicia (Dan) Hotmar, Victoria (fiancé Steven Porzky) Graff; great-grandchildren Theodore Stoltman,...

Joli A. Koch

Joli A. Koch

Dec 12, 2020

Joli A. Koch, age 67, is now with the Lord. She passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 12, 2020 after fighting cancer. Joli was born on July 4, 1953 in Milwaukee. Joli is survived by her husband, Richard of 44 years; and her son, Mike. She is preceded in death by her son, Dan.

Marian Schoenike

Marian Schoenike

Dec 10, 2020

Marian Schoenike, of Oconomowoc passed away peacefully at Angels Grace Hospice on December 10, 2020, at the age of 82. She was born in Oconomowoc to Clarence and Malinda Schure on October 2, 1938. She married Lawrence Schoenike on October 29, 1961 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ashippun. Together they enjoyed 59 years of happiness. Marian was a...

Steven John Kasten

Steven John Kasten

Dec 9, 2020

DOUSMAN – Steven “Steve” Kasten. Age 67, of Dousman, passed away due to COVID-19 on December 9, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center in Summit, where he received amazing care. He was born in Richland Center on January 19, 1953, the son of Joyce and Bob Kasten. He graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1971 and spent his entire working...

Mary T. Mecikalski

Mary T. Mecikalski

Dec 6, 2020

Mary T. Mecikalski, age 63, passed away peacefully early Sunday, December 6, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 19, 1957 to Henry and Kathleen Grams of Cudahy. Mary’s greatest joy was her family, as they were always her top priority. She was always supportive of her children’s endeavors and was always her kids #1 fan....

Karen Nicholson

Karen Nicholson

Dec 6, 2020

Karen Emily Nicholson, age 78, lifetime resident of Town of Summit and member of Christ the King Church, passed away December 6, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born May 13, 1942 to Helen and Hilding Nicholson. Karen spent her life in the service of others, working at Bethesda in her later years. She was...

Richard Dean Franzel

Richard Dean Franzel

Dec 5, 2020

Richard “Rick” Franzel, age 58, passed away on December 5, 2020. He was born on October 2, 1962 to Anthony and Margaret Franzel in Milwaukee, WI. He is survived by his beloved wife, Connie; daughter Michelle; granddaughter Juniper; two brothers, Roger (Patty) and Ron (Ann); two sisters, Sandy (Gordon) and Judy (Mike); brother-in-law Jerry; sister-in-law Susan; and two nieces,...

James Kurt Hein

James Kurt Hein

Dec 4, 2020

James "Jim" Kurt Hein, age 82, of Oconomowoc, passed away Friday, December 4th at Shorehaven Nursing Home in Oconomowoc, surrounded by his family. He was born March 29, 1938 in Elkhorn, WI to Clarence and Evelyn Hein. He was the fourth of five children. He grew up in Walworth County, where his father owned a mink farm. In high...

Barbara Schuster

Barbara Schuster

Dec 4, 2020

Barbara Schuster (Ms. Shoe), born July 17, 1932, passed away at home surrounded by love on December 4, 2020. She is survived by her four children: Mary Schuster (Dave Halper), Kathy Schuster-MacDonald, Pat (Becky) Schuster, and Casey (Ivan Pimienta) Schuster, seven grandchildren: David (Nicole Carlin) Schuster, Scotland and Eric Steele, Ian MacDonald, Keegan Faherty, Charlie and Lorelei Pimienta, and...

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