Obituaries

Jul 12, 2024

James (Jim) O’Connor died on July 12, 2024 at home following a courageous battle with ALS ( Lou Gehrig’s disease). Jim was born in Richland Center, WI on June 25, 1951. He was raised in Lone Rock and moved to Lomira when he was in high school where he met his future wife, Susie Muehlius. They were married in...

Jul 11, 2024

Eugene Anthony Zabrowski, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2024. Gene was born on September 3, 1938 in Steven’s Point, WI to Anthony and Leona (nee Bembenek).

Gene is survived by his children Pamela (Peter) Mark and Tony (Tracy) Zabrowski; grandchildren Rachal, Sara (Phil) Price, Hannah, Lexi, Trevor, and Malayah; along with other...

Jul 10, 2024

Brian “Big Bri” J Olson, age 61, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024.

Big Bri is survived by his sisters Tina and Debby (Ken) Bublitz; along with nieces, nephews, family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents Ole and Bev; brother Keith; and sister Dotty.

Big Bri loved the...

Jul 9, 2024

Steven Richard Moore, a beloved husband, father, and son, passed away on July 9, 2024, at the age of 64 in Oconomowoc, WI. He was born on September 17, 1959, in Darlington, WI to Sharon Brinkmann and Richard Moore.

Steven was known for his love of ALL sports, particularly NASCAR, and cherished attending races with his best...

Jul 6, 2024

August Philip Buenzli, known to all as Augie, passed away on July 6, 2024, in Oconomowoc, WI. Born on October 6, 1941 to Helen (Welch) Buenzli and Philip Buenzli, Augie was a resident of Oconomowoc since 2005. He met his beautiful wife, Kathryn (Kathy) in 1963, married two years later in 1965, and built a life together for 59...

Jul 5, 2024

Dennis Albert Kristoff, age 74 of Oconomowoc WI passed away on July 5, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson disease.

Dennis was born on October 8, 1949, to John and Viola Kristoff in Milwaukee, WI. After Dennis graduated from Pembine High School in 1967, he went on to study diesel mechanics in Green Bay, WI. He...

Jul 3, 2024

GUNNAR T KROSEBERG, 52, of Oconomowoc, WI, died at his home of a heart attack on the morning of  Wednesday, July 3rd. Born on May 25, 1972 as Thomas Gunnar Kroseberg, his parents, Bill and Susie Kroseberg, soon legally changed his name to Gunnar because they simply felt it fit who he would be (and it’s true).

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Jul 3, 2024

James John Ruppenthal, age 66, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on July 3, 2024, at AngelsGrace Hospice. Jim was born on May 20, 1958 to Leland and Helen Ruppenthal (nee Aeschlimann) in Milwaukee, WI.

As the proud owner of Midwest Grinding Inc, a company he dedicated decades of hard work to since...

Jul 2, 2024

Andrew Paul Susina, 96, of Oconomowoc, WI passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 2, 2024.

Son of Emil Sr. and Ann Susina. He was born on September 28, 1927, in Chicago, IL. He worked on the family farm in Elkhorn, WI until enlisting in the Navy. He served during WWII on the USS Wautauga in...

Jun 30, 2024

Doris Louise Remondino, age 94, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice on June 30, 2024.

Doris is survived by her children Annie Piepenbrink, Jim (Teresa) and Peter Remondino; grandchildren April (Tyler) Iverson, Vanette Piepenbrink, Krystal (Dylan) Piepenbrink, Raeanna and Mario Remondino; great-grandchildren Benny Marshall and Mason Iverson; along with nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends....

Jun 30, 2024

HOLLY E. PAULSEN (née Hollace E. Thompson)

Passed peacefully from this life on June 30, 2024, at age 83. Preceded in death by her parents John C. and Earlene G. (née Ault) Thompson, and her beloved husband of 49 years Harold S. Paulsen. Will be so dearly missed by her daughter Stacey, son John, daughter-in-law Amy (née...

Jun 27, 2024

Laura Marie Gruen

January 22, 1977 – June 27, 2024

Laura Marie Gruen was born on January 22, 1977 to Pastor Darald & Sharon Gruen in Sturgeon Bay, WI. Though her family did not know it at the time, Laura was born with a brain tumor which would greatly affect the entire course of her...

Jun 23, 2024

June Ann Miller age 82, passed away peacefully on June 23rd, 2024 at Adava Care, in Pewaukee WI.

June was born on July 11th, 1941, to Ellsworth and Anne Wilson in Milwaukee, WI, where June and her 4 brothers, spent their formative years growing up.

In the Spring of 1963, June met the love of...

Jun 23, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of our beloved Nicole Marie Zimmer, who passed away on Sunday, June 23rd. Nicole left this world peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family.

Nicole was a gifted musician whose clarinet skills once earned her first chair at Carnegie Hall with a youth orchestra. A graduate...

Jun 21, 2024

Norman K. Ruddock (April 2, 1932 – June 21, 2024)

With deep sadness the family shares the passing of Norman Keith Ruddock into the next paradise of love, peace and knowledge. We celebrate having 92 full years with this kind, soft spoken and creative man who quietly helped shape and connect our world.

In that...

Jun 21, 2024

Joan Marie (Pieri) Moore passed away June 21, 2024 at Heritage Senior Living, Hartland WI, her home for the last seven years. Joan was born April 1, 1928 in Milwaukee WI to Anthony and Irma (Nestler) Pieri. She grew up with her mother and step-father, her brother Richard, and her step-brothers Eugene Jr. and Richard Trester, along with her...

Jun 21, 2024

Alexander Kunz, 90, peacefully passed away during the night of Friday, June 21, 2024 at home with family by his side.

Al or Grandpa Al, as he was affectionately known, was born on February 18, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI to Alexander and Marie Sara (Schlundt) Kunz. He was a Waukesha High School graduate before enlisting in the...

Jun 20, 2024

Earl David Eppler passed away due to natural causes at the Memory care unit at Shorehaven on June 20th 2024. Earl was born February 17th 1930 in Ixonia WI. He graduated high school in Oconomowoc class of 1948. Earl was a proud Army veteran of the Korean war. He married Suzanne Braun August 1958. They had 4 children Amy,...

Jun 19, 2024

Jennifer Gene McKittrick, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at home after a courageous battle from uterine cancer at the age of 61 on June 19, 2024. Jennifer was born on April 18, 1963, in Janesville, WI to Leroy and Eleanor (Joyce) Sands.

As a devoted office manager at Komelon USA in Waukesha, Jennifer recently retired...

Jun 16, 2024

Hortense Elida Dimpfl, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born in Waupaca, WI, on September 2, 1939, to Alonzo and Helen Harris (nee O’Neil).

Hortense attended Waupaca High School and in her later years was an active participant in the Grand Reunion, cherishing the memories and connections...