Obituaries
Steven Norman Olberg
Oct 22, 2020
Steven “Steve-O” Norman Olberg, age 70, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 22, 2020, with his three sons by his side. He is the son of Norman Olberg and Alice Shevey (Brandemuehl); father of Chris (Danielle), Adam and Erik (Theresa); wonderful and loving grandfather to Chloe, Nels, Odin and Irene. A retired carpenter, Steve enjoyed fishing, hunting, and anything outdoors....
James Joseph Butina
Oct 18, 2020
OCONOMOWOC - James J. Butina, age 76, of Oconomowoc, passed away, Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Angels Grace Hospice, surrounded by his family. He was born August 24, 1944 in Milwaukee to Nick and Mary (nee Zobojnik) Butina. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving honorably in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed the outdoors, taking walks among...
Paul E. Kalb
Oct 17, 2020
Paul E. Kalb of Oconomowoc, age 75, passed away on October 17, 2020. Paul was born on December 3, 1944 in Milwaukee to Dr. Clifford H. Kalb and Berndine R. (nee Treis). He moved with his family to Oconomowoc Lake where he grew up enjoying swimming and boating. After Paul graduated from Carroll College (now Carroll University), he served...
Denise "Denny" Knoten
Oct 17, 2020
Denise “Denny” Knoten, age 67, passed away peacefully at Oconomowoc Hospital on Saturday, October 17th. Denise was born in Waukegan, IL to Billie and Marlene (nee Chanitz) Knoten on January 7, 1953. She is survived by her cat, Tuna; father, Billie; siblings, Sandra Pape, Steven (Janet) Knoten, Barbara (Eric) Knoten-Smith, William (Holli) Knoten; nieces and nephews; along with many...
Earl Clausing Thayer
Oct 15, 2020
Earl Clausing Thayer died the night of October 15th holding the hand of Betty, his beloved wife of 70 years. Earl, with his two brothers, was raised “Up North” in McNaughton, Wisconsin, where he developed his love of nature and the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and was a life long deer hunter. His service in the Army during World...
Marie E. Williams
Oct 15, 2020
Williams, Marie (nee Hugery), 56, died peacefully on October 15th after a lengthy struggle with cancer. Marie is preceded in death by her father, Joseph Hugery. She is survived by her loving mother, Erna Hugery; brother John (Susan) Hugery; and will be greatly missed by her children Eric Williams and Steven Williams; along with nieces and nephews, as well...
Trula May Wardell
Oct 14, 2020
Trula May (nee Lanier) Wardell, 95, passed peacefully on to eternal life on October 14, 2020 with her daughter by her side. Beloved mother of Karen (Peter) Rasmussen and loving grandmother of Michael (Emily Ramsey) Berte. Further survived by her loving sister Gertrude (nee Lanier) Ruymaker, brothers Harrell Lanier and Gary Lanier; step-grandchildren Adam Rasmussen and Joshua (Samantha) Rasmussen;...
Herbert J. Marquardt
Oct 13, 2020
Herbert J. Marquardt, 89, of Oconomowoc, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. He was the son of the late Julius & Hertha Marquardt, born in Milwaukee on September 11, 1931. Herb was the beloved husband of 66 years to Elena Marquardt (Nee Karampelos) and the devoted Father of Charles (Linda) Marquardt, Maria (Michael) Gascoigne, Elizabeth (Terry)...
Warrren James Biel
Oct 10, 2020
Warren J. Biel, age 62, of Ixonia, passed away, Saturday, October 10, 2020, at his hunting grounds in Plainfield, WI. He was born October 21, 1957, in Milwaukee, to Donald and Jean (nee Reske) Biel. He grew up in Milwaukee and Stone Bank, Wisconsin, working at D and H Industries in Oconomowoc. He loved to hunt and fish, and...
Elenore Elizabeth Mack
Oct 8, 2020
OCONOMOWOC – Elenore “Ellie” Mack entered into the fullness of Eternal Life on October 8, 2020, at the age of 85. Born July 3, 1935 in Springfield, IL to the late Thomas and Alice (nee McCarthy) Hamilton. For over sixty years, the beloved wife of John F. Mack. The loving mother of Michael, Jay (Kiara), Anne (Blaine) McPeak, Mary...
Tiffany Irene Smith
Oct 4, 2020
Tiffany Irene Smith of Okauchee Lake, age 41, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 4, 2020, from unexpected complications of diabetes. She was born on December 15, 1978 in West Palm Beach, Florida to Bruce and Fran Smith. Tiffany is survived by her parents; her soulmate, Jimmy Carlson; her brother, Joshua (Christina) Smith; her nieces, Georgia and Camille Smith;...
Joyce Ann Dranginis
Sep 29, 2020
Joyce Ann Dranginis nee Wells, age 87, passed away Tuesday September 29,2020 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc. She was born December 4, 1932 in Beaver Dam Wis. The daughter of William Austin Wells and Elfrieda Anna Schmidt. Survived by her husband of 63 years Raymond and daughters Cheryl (Steven) Haessig, Merry (Gary) McBroom, and much-loved granddaughters Breana and...
Sharon Lee Arndt
Sep 28, 2020
Sharon Lee Arndt, of Wales, Wisconsin, passed away, September 28, 2020. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 22, 1944, to Joseph and Bernice Prelec. Sharon graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Eau-Claire, with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Business Education. She married Charles Allen Arndt on July 10, 1971. Sharon was a beloved teacher of 40...
Diane Alice Johnson
Sep 27, 2020
Diane Alice Johnson, passed away at home on September 27, 2020 at the age of 78. Diane was born on January 4, 1942 in Wisconsin to Frederick and Alice Drews. Diane is survived by her two sons: Scott (Terese) and John Stetter; grandchild Daniel Stetter; brothers: Dennis (Monica), Phillip (Diana) and Gordon (Pam) Drews. Further survived by caring family...
Debra Jane Giacchino
Sep 25, 2020
Debra Jane Giacchino, age 65, passed away in the comfort of her own home on September 25, 2020. Debra was born on July 1, 1955 to Robert and Nila Ploeckelman (nee Gruenewald) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Debra is survived by her daughter Sarah (Clint Widerberg) Mulhern; granddaughter Josie (Matthew) Zuehlke; great-grandchildren: Elliana and Ezra Zuehlke; sisters: Sherry (Paul) Brady and...
Alfonso "Al" Lanzara
Sep 22, 2020
Alfonso (Al) Lanzara, 83, of Hartland, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22nd in Oconomowoc with his family around him. He leaves behind his wife, Dolores Lanzara; his children, Patricia Lanzara, Theresa (and Dave) Custer, Angella (and Chalice) Kirby and Mark (and Mary) Kirby; his grandchildren Stephen Custer, Kevin (and Becca) Custer, Nick (and Sarah) Custer, and Kyrsten...
Donna Jean Ragar
Sep 18, 2020
Ixonia - Donna J Ragar, age 59, of Ixonia, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at her home. She was born September 18, 1961 to Robert and Elizabeth Wulf in La Crosse, WI. She served honorably in the U.S. Air Force. Donna is survived by husband, Vernon; two sons, Tim and Mike Rogers; and seven siblings. A Celebration of...
Lana Jean Lindsay
Sep 18, 2020
Lana Jean Lindsay, age 53, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020. She was born on July 1, 1967 to Roger and Patricia Lindsay in Milwaukee. Lana is survived by her special friend of 23 years, Tracie Stubinsky; her mother, Patricia Lindsay (Robert Lake); her father, Roger Lindsay; her brother, Scott (Kimberley) Lindsay; her nephews, Tyler and Zachary Lindsay;...
Virginia "Ginger" Johnson
Sep 17, 2020
Virginia “Ginger” Johnson, age 84, found peace on September 17, 2020 at AngelsGrace surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 12, 1936 in Oconomowoc, WI to Clarence and Adeline Johnson. She attended Okauchee Elementary School and graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1954. Virginia enjoyed traveling and knitting baby hats for Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital and prayer...
Martinus John Dyrud
Sep 13, 2020
M. John Dyrud of Wilmette, IL passed away peacefully on Sept. 13, 2020 at age 84. He had recently moved to Oconomowoc to be close to his brother, Eric, who was by his side for his last moments. John was born on Sept. 17, 1935 to Martinus and Blanche Dyrud and was the oldest of their three sons. He...
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