Obituaries

Kristina M. Schumann

Kristina M. Schumann

Jun 25, 2018

Schumann, Kristy Kristy passed away unexpectedly June 25, 2018 after suffering a stroke. Kristy was born September 21, 1967. Like many babies born with Down Syndrome at that time, Kristy was not expected to thrive nor even to live. She proved them wrong every step of the way through her feistiness and the care of parents Gerry and Ken...

Jerod L. Diels

Jerod L. Diels

Jun 22, 2018

Jerod L. Diels, age 35, of Delafield, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 22, 2018. Jerod is survived by his parents Glenn and Roberta Diels, his brother Jesse (Becky) Diels; his nephew Trey and his niece Jaedynce along with many more family and friends. Jerod is preceded in death by his grandparents Lester and Marie Diels and Herbert...

Gayle F. Heckel

Gayle F. Heckel

Jun 21, 2018

Gayle Frances Heckel, age 72, of Oconomowoc, lost her 8 year struggle with Lewy Body Dementia with her family by her side on June 21, 2018. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Robert Heckel, her children Mark (Susan)Heckel Joseph Heckel, and Jennifer (Chip) Hollman; her grandchildren Sophia, Samantha, Gus, Wesley, Eva Rose, Chloe, Chase, Juliana,...

Wolfgang O. Rumpelsberger

Wolfgang O. Rumpelsberger

Jun 20, 2018

Wolfgang O. Rumpelsberger, age 81, of Delafield, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Wolfgang is survived by his wife Brigitta of 57 years; his children Michaela (Ken) Wanderer, Carole (Dan) Matson and Elisabeth (Lee) Wolf; his grandchildren David Wanderer, Danielle Wanderer, Alex Matson and Ian Matson; his siblings Ehrentraut Isenberg and Wilhelm Rumpelsberger...

Robert M. Ondrejka

Robert M. Ondrejka

Jun 18, 2018

On Monday, June 18 2018, Heaven received a new comedian, Robert Ondrejka at age 69. Robert is survived by his wife Sandy, daughter, Tammie, son, Matt, grandchildren: Elijah, Ethan, Thomas, Layla and sister, Karen. His sense of humor and story telling will be greatly missed by his family and friends. His caring kindness and love for others will leave...

Rodney E. Barnes

Rodney E. Barnes

Jun 18, 2018

Rodney Barnes, October 11, 1919 - June 18, 2018 Gone, but more alive than ever before! To the many precious family and friends he leaves behind his message is clear: Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved. But make no mistake, belief is more than mental assent. A visitation will be held on Saturday, June...

Carol Lamm

Carol Lamm

Jun 14, 2018

Carol Marie Tekla Bergmann Lamm, Servant of God, was called home to eternal life on June 14, 2018 at the age of 86 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Bill; her children Claudia (Jeff Wood), Paula (Doug Kopp), and Christopher (Maureen Ralph) and her grandchildren Caroline, Adam, Lizzie, Anna, Jenny, Bill, Maddie,...

Piper Rose Mortensen

Piper Rose Mortensen

Jun 14, 2018

Piper Rose Mortensen, age 2, entered heaven on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Children’s Hospital. Piper was born on March 2, 2016 to parents Derek and Teresa Mortensen. Piper’s life was marked by vibrancy and resilience and sparkle. From birth, she overcame enormous medical issues connected with Spina Bifida, and she amazed her family and doctors with her sweetness...

Dr. Howard J. "Doc" Cook

Dr. Howard J. "Doc" Cook

Jun 14, 2018

Howard J. Cook September 05, 1925 – June 14, 2018 Dr. Howard “Doc” Cook, DMV, was reunited with his beloved wife Shari on Thursday. Howard passed away at the Three Pillars Senior Living Community in Dousman, WI with his family at his bedside. Howard was born in Fort Atkinson, WI and was raised on his family’s mink farm. At...

David L. Shanks

David L. Shanks

Jun 13, 2018

April 25, 1927 - June 13, 2018 David “Dave” L. Shanks, age 91, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 13, surrounded by family. Dave was born in Evanston, Illinois, to Edwin and Katherine Shanks. After graduating from Evanston Township High School, Dave served in the U.S. Army Air Forces as a corporal. He then attended Northwestern University,...

Sylvia A. Kadlec

Sylvia A. Kadlec

Jun 11, 2018

Sylvia A. Kadlec, age 79 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018. Sylvia is survived by her loving children: Joseph (Shelley) Kadlec, William Kadlec and Karla (Brian) Sterwald. Her grandchildren: Shawn (Alicia George) , Jeremiah (Sara Simpson), Ben (Keri), James and Weston along with three great grandchildren: Caydence, Colton and Harper. She is further survived by nieces,...

Jerome G. Nettesheim

Jerome G. Nettesheim

Jun 10, 2018

Jerome 'Jerry' G. Nettesheim, age 87 of Oconomowoc, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Rose Marie (nee Schmidt), his children Chuck (Cathy), Mary Jo (Gary) Flanagan, David (Donna), Robert (Barb Cross), John (Julie) and Tom (Carrie). Jerry is further survived by his 16 grandchildren and...

Norman E. Anderson

Norman E. Anderson

Jun 9, 2018

Norman E. Anderson, age 81, of Dousman, Wisconsin, formerly of Madison, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, June 09, 2018. Norman is survived by his loving wife SueAnn of 59 years; his children Dale (Jean) Anderson, Holly (Kevin) Dankmeyer, Angela (John) Boesel, Carrie (Michael) Murdock; his grandchildren Neil (Lucy), Eileen (Jake), Rachel, Amber and Mya; his...

Patricia Ann Ruegg

Patricia Ann Ruegg

Jun 8, 2018

Patricia Ann Ruegg was born in Stevens Point, WI, on August 03, 1937 to Richard and Lucille (nee Kellogg) Walter. Pat married Ronald 'Ron' Ruegg on June 24, 1967 in Milwaukee, WI. During October of that year, Pat and her husband, Ron moved to Oconomowoc. Together they enjoyed life to its fullest spending time with family and friends. Pat...

Gary L. Sedlmayr

Gary L. Sedlmayr

Jun 8, 2018

MADISON - SEDLMAYR, GARY L. Gary L. Sedlmayr, age 77, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2018, after a long illness as a result of a stroke with his brother by his side. He was born in Wyalusing, Wisconsin to Allan and Kathryn (McGill) Sedlmayr. Gary graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1959. Gary was a life-long...

Phyllis I. Howlett

Phyllis I. Howlett

Jun 7, 2018

Phyllis I. Howlett, age 90, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away at AngelsGrace Hospice on Thursday, June 07, 2018. Phyllis is survived by her children Karren (Terry) Andreasen, Darlene (Jack) Flesher, JoAnn Shuckhart, Jim (Ruth) Howlett, Carol (John) Foss and John (Judy) Howlett; her 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and many more nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Phyllis is preceded...

Terry L. Ball

Terry L. Ball

Jun 7, 2018

Terry L. Ball, age 72, of Eagle, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, June 07, 2018. Terry Lee Ball was born on January 26,1946 to Phyllis and Russell Ball at Mercy Hospital in Valley City, North Dakota. Terry spent his first eight years on a small farm near Tower City, North Dakota. Nicknamed “Terry the Terror,”...

Anna "Jean" Harpster

Anna "Jean" Harpster

Jun 3, 2018

Anna 'Jean' Harpster, age 84 of Oconomowoc, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Jean is survived by her sons Michael (Mary) Harpster, Greg (Lori) Harpster and Doug Harpster and her daughter Robin (Tim) Knepprath. Her grandchildren Adam, Ben, CJ, Jessica, Kali, Cody, Kane, Parker, Kolby and Kira along with her sister Jackie (Dr. Richard)...

Dean Allen Kowalczyk

Dean Allen Kowalczyk

Jun 3, 2018

Dean A. Kowalczyk, age 57 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Dean is survived by his siblings Brian (Wendy), Mark (Charlotte), Kristine (Scott) Greig and Kelly (Jake) Komar along with many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Dean was preceded in death by his parents David and Judith Kowalczyk. A celebration of Dean's life will...

Douglas M. Miller

Douglas M. Miller

Jun 2, 2018

Douglas M. Miller , age 69 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Doug is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Ellen, his children Ben Miller, Nick (Sara) Miller and Lisa (Dan) Eaton. His grandchildren Daisy, Marcus and Wesley Eaton along with his sister Lynn Richele Miller, his aunt J. Donna Miller, cousins David Lee...

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