Obituaries

Virginia F. (Fahey) Nielsen

Virginia F. (Fahey) Nielsen

Mar 6, 2025

OCONOMOWOC - Virginia F. (Fahey) Nielsen, age 90, of Oconomowoc, Wis., passed away on March 6, 2025 at AngelsGrace Hospice. She was born September 1, 1934, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Joseph and Lucile (Whalen) Fahey.

Virginia graduated from Edgewood High School and Edgewood College. She taught school for several years at Omro High School, Madison...

James Byrum Harris

James Byrum Harris

Mar 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Byrum Harris, who left us peacefully on March 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on August 12, 1957, in Gary, Indiana, Jim was the beloved son of Robert and Marjorie (Peg) Harris of Oconomowoc.

Jim is survived by his sisters, Sue (Pat Teiken) Harris, Lynn (Scott)...

Jeffrey M. Turley

Jeffrey M. Turley

Mar 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeffrey M. Turley, who passed away at his home in Whitewater, Wisconsin, on March 3, 2025. Born on May 14, 1953, in Sheridan, Wyoming and was the cherished son of Melvin and Janice Turley.

Jeff’s journey through life was one marked by his unwavering passion for the outdoors. He found...

Carol J. Schnetter

Carol J. Schnetter

Mar 3, 2025

Carol J Schnetter, born Dec 24, 1927, was a gift to everyone who met her. She was a loving, strong, kind hearted and quick witted woman. Anyone who met her loved her. She passed peacefully in her home with family at her side on the afternoon of Monday March 3rd. Joining the love of her life, the late John Schnetter...

Robert Franklin Tweeden

Robert Franklin Tweeden

Mar 1, 2025

Robert (Bob) Tweeden, 81, lifelong resident of Oconomowoc, passed away quietly in his home on Saturday, March 1st. Born in Watertown, Bob grew up in Okauchee and ultimately became a resident of Oconomowoc. He was a graduate of Oconomowoc High School, Class of 1962, and earned his Associate of Arts degree in Electrical Engineering at Waukesha County Technical College.

His long...

JoAnn Grennier

JoAnn Grennier

Mar 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of JoAnn Grennier (Tyszka), who left us peacefully on March 1st, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on January 3rd, 1946, JoAnn is now reunited with her beloved son, Joseph Grennier, as well as her sister, Kathy Cramer, all of whom predeceased her.

JoAnn was the devoted wife of Ken Grennier for 63...

Mildred Gertrude McRae

Mildred Gertrude McRae

Feb 28, 2025

Mildred G. McRae was called to Heaven on February 28 at the age of 97. She passed away peacefully at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc, WI. The family would like to acknowledge the exceptional care she received during her 16 months of residency there.

Millie grew up in West Allis, WI, and graduated from Pius High School. Shortly after, she met and married...

Joseph T. Treleven

Joseph T. Treleven

Feb 27, 2025

Joseph T. Treleven went peacefully home to heaven, on February 27, 2025, at the age of 92. He joins his beloved wife Terryl (Daisy), his son Ricke, his parents Joe and Ag and many more friends and family members. 

Joe was blessed with great intelligence, wit, drive, boldness, diligence, athleticism and health. From very humble beginnings in Omro, WI, he used...

David John Hapka

David John Hapka

Feb 26, 2025

David John Hapka, age 77, of Three Lakes passed away on February 26, 2025 at Azure Memory Care in Oconomowoc, WI while struggling with dementia and rapid cognitive decline. 

Born August 30, 1947, the son of Max and Lorayne (Miller) Hapka, David grew up in the Milwaukee area with brothers Paul, Michael, and Mark. David graduated high school in Milwaukee in...

Marsha Lillie-Pauline Pfaff

Marsha Lillie-Pauline Pfaff

Feb 26, 2025

Marsha Lillie-Pauline Pfaff, age 81, passed away peacefully on Feb. 26, 2025.

She grew up riding horses and met her husband, Tom Gostomski, at the barn where they both rode. They married in June, 1962 and enjoyed their life together riding horses on the property where they settled in Lannon, WI. They had one daughter, Lisa, before Tom tragically passed away...

Keith Lawrence Swanton

Keith Lawrence Swanton

Feb 25, 2025

It is with sadness to announce that Keith Lawrence Swanton passed away at his home on February 25, 2025 at the age of 52. He was born on January 27, 1973 at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital to Clayton J. and Judy E. (Baerwald) Swanton. Keith was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church in Stone Bank on February 25, 1972 and confirmed...

Cyrus Howard Peterson

Cyrus Howard Peterson

Feb 25, 2025

With heavy hearts but joyful memories, we celebrate the life of Cyrus Howard Peterson, born on March 22, 1932, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Cyrus passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of love, craftsmanship, and cherished moments.

Cyrus was a proud carpenter, dedicating his skills to the new construction industry for many years....

Shirley Jean Kortendick

Shirley Jean Kortendick

Feb 23, 2025

Shirley Jean Kortendick, age 86, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025, at Angels Grace Hospice, surrounded by her cherished family. She was born on May 26, 1938, in Nekoosa,Wisconsin, to Clarence and Mildred Allworden. Shirley was a proud lifelong resident of Wisconsin,making Oconomowoc her home for 62 years.

Shirley spent her early years in Milwaukee, where she attended McKinley Elementary...

Randy L. Thompson

Randy L. Thompson

Feb 17, 2025

Randy L. Thompson

Randy L.Thompson passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on February 17, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 22, 1951 in Monticello, Iowa to the late Ralph and Anne Thompson.

 Randy is survived by his wife and soulmate of 45 years, Nickie; his loving children Chris (Jenni) Thompson, GwenAnne (Eric) Clyse, and Will (Morgan)...

Howard Lawrence Buss

Howard Lawrence Buss

Feb 17, 2025

Howard Lawrence Buss of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home with his family on the morning of February 17, 2025 at the age of 83. He was born on September 12, 1941 in Columbus, Wisconsin and raised in Reeseville. 

He attended Reeseville High School, UW-Milwaukee, and was a graduate of the UW-Madison Graduate School of Banking. Howard enjoyed a 35...

MaryAnn Norek

MaryAnn Norek

Feb 17, 2025

MaryAnn was born on January 20, 1939, to Mae and John Norek in Chicago, Illinois. She lived on both the North and South sides of the city and worked as a secretary and Jewel grocery store employee. She went to Hawaii in 1960 and spoke fondly of the island her whole life. She made the right parental choice by not...

John C. Andrews

John C. Andrews

Feb 16, 2025

OCONOMOWOC – John C. Andrews, 79, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025. Born in Elmira, New York on August 17, 1945, John was adopted as a baby by Charles and Marie Andrews. John grew up in the Milwaukee area and at the family’s lake house on Beaver Lake of which he had very fond childhood memories.

In 1970, John joined...

David Graylan Sherwood

David Graylan Sherwood

Feb 16, 2025

David Graylan Sherwood, born on July 27, 1960, in Borger, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025. He was 64 years old.

David's journey of academic excellence began early; he was confirmed in the Episcopal Church in 1980, marking the beginning of a lifetime devoted to his faith and service. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Baylor...

Stephen N. Bodovinac, Jr.

Stephen N. Bodovinac, Jr.

Feb 14, 2025

Stephen N. Bodovinac, Jr.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our father, Steve N. Bodovinac, Jr. He was reunited with his wife, Maggie on Valentines Day February 14, 2025. They were married on August 13, 1960. Steve was 86 years old, born on April 6, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to his parents, Helen and Steve Bodovinac, Sr.

Steve was the...

Terry Francis Livingston

Terry Francis Livingston

Feb 13, 2025

Terry Francis Livingston (1940-2025)

Retired Staff Sergeant, Terry Francis Livingston, 84, of Dousman, Wisconsin, died at Zilber Family Hospice on February 13, 2025 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1940 to Francis Livingston and Ethel (Espick) Livingston-Spaeth, and grew up in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Terry attended Oconomowoc High School before joining the Army after high...

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