Obituaries
Kurt E Kretschmer
May 18, 2020
Kurt Kretschmer, 37, went to his eternal home on Monday, May 18, 2020, after a 10 month battle with leukemia. Kurt was born in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, the youngest of Gary and Debbra Kretschmer. He graduated high school in 2001, and entered the workforce at KHS Inc., a manufacturer of filling and packaging equipment. In life, Kurt exemplified intelligence, honesty,...
Carol Ann Brown
May 18, 2020
Carol Ann Brown (Meyer), age 71, died peacefully while sleeping in her home in Nashotah, WI, on May 18, 2020. She died of natural causes after enjoying a full life, with “lots of butter” and maybe some wine. Carol was a beloved mother, grandmother (Maña), sister and aunt. She loved her three children dearly and couldn’t have been more...
Norman J. Schweiner
May 15, 2020
Noman J. Schweiner “Norm” Norm was born on October 5th, 1933 in Green Bay, WI. I mournfully announce that Norm died on May 15th, 2020 at 4 pm in Waukesha, WI; he will be greatly missed. Norm was my devoted husband and best friend forever. Norm and I worked together every day for 48 years, the last 20 of...
Walter C. Young
May 14, 2020
Walter C. Young of Oconomowoc, WI died on May 14, 2020. He was born on 4/9/27. He was the son of Walter and Eunice (Harlow) Young of Fort Lauderdale, FL. He is survived by his wife, Gwen Anne (Turner) Young; a brother, David F. (Uschi) Young of Tubac, AZ, along with their daughter; his three children, David T. (Lisa),...
Benjamin "Benny" A Pace
May 13, 2020
Benjamin “Benny” A. Pace, age 92, of Ixonia, passed away May 13, 2020 at his home. He was born February 26, 1928 in Clintonville, the son of Wallace and Alice Pace. Ben served honourably in the U.S. Navy from 1946 thru 1947. He retired from American Motors after 30 years of service as an Auto Worker and faithful UAW...
Joyce Carolyn Borkoski
May 10, 2020
OCONOMOWOC - Joyce Carolyn Borkoski, age 74, of Oconomowoc, passed away Sunday, May 10th at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, with her husband by her side. She was born April 26, 1946 in Garden City, Kansas to Edwin and Ernestine Shay. Joyce was Controller at Westmore Country Club in Brookfield for 36 years. She was a member of the...
Brian P. Johnson
May 9, 2020
Brian Phillip Johnson, age 35 of Hartland, WI passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2020. Brian was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 2, 1984 to Daniel and Diane (nee Ketelsen) Johnson. Brian loved the outdoors. He loved to go hiking and kayaking. He also enjoyed reading. He was very fond of educational pieces, particularly any topic that had...
Donna M. Taugher
May 3, 2020
Donna Taugher, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020 in Oconomowoc, WI. She was born on May 11, 1931 to William and Elfrieda (Schanglies) Sievers. Donna is survived by her husband, Dr. Richard Taugher; her children, Stacey Gehred, Bridget (Pat) Seegers, Tom (Pam) Taugher, Kelly (Greg) Schleusner, Jim (Andrea) Taugher, Jack (Kimberly) Taugher; grandchildren, Callie (Nathaniel...
Daniel J. Zwieg
May 2, 2020
Zwieg, Daniel Joseph was born on March 15, 1953 and passed to a better life on May 2, 2020. Survived by his mother, Beatrice, brothers Phil (Jeannine), Mike (Char) and Peter, sisters Becky and Rach and other relatives. Preceded in death by father, Ruben, brother Mark, sister Beth and her husband Frank Wagnitz, nephews Luke and Matt Zwieg and...
Catherine E. Porter
Apr 29, 2020
Kathy E. Porter, age 69, passed away on April 29, 2020. Kathy was born on September 26, 1950 to Joe and Mary Jobst in Pontiac, IL. Kathy is survived by her husband Dave of 46 years; her children Bryce (Liz Hoffman) and Casey Porter, her grandchildren Laythan, Asher, Breanna, and Soleil; siblings Deborah Jobst, Jennifer (Mark Lindberg), Joe (Delia...
Brenda M. Schendel
Apr 23, 2020
Brenda Mary (McCarthy) Schendel, age 80, of Pewaukee, WI, died peacefully April 23, 2020, in the presence of her family. She was born December 17, 1939, in Davenport, IA, to Martin and Vivian McCarthy. She was the loving and devoted wife of Dennis Schendel whom she met in 1957 in chemistry class her freshman year at Marquette University. Brenda...
Frank Michael Wagnitz
Apr 23, 2020
Frank Wagnitz, age 70, left us too soon on April 23, 2020. Frank was born in Berlin, Germany on July 4, 1949 to Louis and Barbara (nee Zindler) Wagnitz. Frank is survived by his son Ben (Amy) Wagnitz; his grandchildren Dominic and Jameson; his mom Barbara; and many family and friends. Frank is preceded is death by his wife...
Donna M. Kleinschmidt
Apr 20, 2020
Donna Mae Kleinschmidt, age 84, passed away at home surrounded by her family on April 20, 2020. Donna was born in Jefferson, Wisconsin to Bernard and Marie Miller on February 28, 1936. Donna is survived by her loving husband Richard for 67 years; her sons Randy, Ronald, and Rick; daughter Cheryl; along with many family and friends. Donna is...
Wayne R. Koehler
Apr 20, 2020
Wayne R. Koehler, 93, of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 20, 2020. Wayne was born on March 15, 1927, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he grew up with his sister, Marlene. He graduated from Custer High School and, in the same year, entered the U.S. Army, where he was assigned to the military police stationed...
Terese S. "Terry" Young
Apr 20, 2020
Terese S. “Terry” Young, age 89, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc. She was born on June 13, 1930 to Joseph and Ellen (O’Keane) Whelan. Terry is survived by her children, Dan (Sylvia) Young, Kevin (Mary) Young, Mary (Jeff) Hekkers, Patty (Dan) Smith and Margaret (Greg) Desch; grandchildren, Jill (Adam) Bartell, Nicole Panosh, Megan...
Carolyn Sorenson
Apr 20, 2020
Sorenson, Carolyn “Happy”, age 77 of Hartland, WI found peace on April 20, 2020. She was born on February 24, 1943 to Karl and Florence Sorenson. Carolyn was the loving sister of the late Louis Sorenson, Karl Sorenson, Phil Sorenson, Ann Doyle, Janet (Bill) McCarthy, Bill Sorenson, and is survived by her brother-in-law John Doyle. She was the treasured...
Donald Charles Gauerke
Apr 15, 2020
OCONOMOWOC - Donald Charles Gauerke, age 76, of Oconomowoc, passed away, Wednesday, April 15 at Clement J Zablocki V.A. Medical Center. He was born February 19, 1944 in Watertown, WI to Kermit and Mildred Elaine Gauerke. Don grew up on a dairy farm in Ixonia, WI with his brother Dale. He attended Green Valley School, a one-room schoolhouse, as...
Amber Lee Ove
Apr 14, 2020
Amber Lee (Nethers) Ove, 55, is now at peace. She passed away on April 14th at Angel’s Grace Hospice. A resident of Nashotah, Wisconsin, Amber is survived by Jon, her loving husband of 20 years, and their beautiful daughters Clare and Elise. Born November 1, 1964, in Newark Ohio, Amber is also survived by her caring parents, Patricia Martin...
Alan Wayne Sumwalt
Apr 12, 2020
Alan Wayne Sumwalt died suddenly and unexpectedly on April 12, 2020. Alan was born to Alvin Leonard and Bernice Lois (Long) Sumwalt in Richland Center, WI on 6-16-1952 and grew up on various dairy farms in the Richland County area. Being a son of a dairy farmer formed Alan’s love of the land; dedication to his family, cooperative work,...
Michael K. Lange
Apr 10, 2020
Michael K. Lange passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on April 10, 2020, after a courageous battle with leukemia. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann, of 50 years; his children, Michael (fiancé, Sherry Martinovich) Lange II and Lisa (Christopher) Butschke; grandchildren, Rachel Lange, Megan Lange, Michael Lange III, Madeline Butschke; his brother, John...
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