Obituaries
Brooke Linn Neitzel
Feb 23, 2023
Brooke Linn Neitzel, our little lady, gained her angel wings on February 23rd, 2023. Brooke lived an incredible 13 months on earth. Brooke, Brooke’s Battle, captivated the hearts of many as she fought her battle against Familial HLH. Brooke was diagnosed with HLH at 4 months old and had so many ups and downs for 9 months but ultimately made...
Myrtle E. Dorn
Feb 12, 2023
Myrtle Eloise Dorn left this earth to be with the Lord on Feb 12, 2023, at the age of 92 years 5 months. She had been in a decline for several months and had lost quality of life, so she was looking forward to joining her husband, Duane C. Dorn and son, Duane Skip Dorn in heaven.
She is survived by...
Jane A. Simmons
Feb 11, 2023
Jane A. Simmons, age 84, of Oconomowoc, WI passed away on February 11,
2023.
Born in Milwaukee, WI on April 30, 1938, her parents were James W. and Mary (Peterson) Simmons. She
graduated from Milwaukee-Downer College before going to the University of Wisconsin, Madison where she earned an MFA
degree in 1965. Jane was an artist.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her...
Joy Hallanger
Feb 8, 2023
Joy Ann Hallanger passed into eternal life on February 8, 2023 at the age of 61 surrounded by her loving children, Austin and Kayla, and other family. She battled pancreatic cancer for six months. Her courageous fight included a three week stay at Hope4Cancer accompanied by her niece, Mariah, where she received and was coached to continue an intensive dietary...
Carol D. Bahr
Feb 8, 2023
Carol D. Bahr (Behrend) age 91 passed away on Feb 8, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Harvey & Florence (Mathisen) Behrend and wife of Richard R. Bahr (USMC Chosin Few).
Carol was born, raised, and settled in the Hartland - Oconomowoc area and was a lifelong member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Hartland.
She is survived by...
Jane S. Raatz
Feb 6, 2023
On the morning of Monday, February 6, 2023 our Heavenly Father called home Jane S. Raatz at the age of 66.
She was a loving, dedicated wife, a devoted mother, ecstatic grandmother, phenomenal daughter, fun loving sister, awesome aunt, and compassionate friend. Jane‘s loving demeanor toward family friends coworkers and acquaintances was most obvious and genuine.
Jane will leave behind a legacy...
Jerry F. Roche
Jan 31, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” F. Roche, age 64, a current resident of Lisbon Township, was born to eternal life Tuesday evening, January 31, 2023. He was born on December 3, 1958, in Murphysboro, IL, son of Dr. William Roche and Mary Jean (McLinden) Roche.
Jerry was a graduate of St. Monica’s grade school, Class of 1973 and Dominican High School, Class of 1977....
Alyce S. Schouten
Jan 26, 2023
Alyce S. Schouten, 85, of Hartland, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Lake Country Health Services in Oconomowoc.
She was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on April 8, 1937 to the late Frank and Fern Wallner.
Alyce was a loving wife, a devoted mother, a caring grandmother and a cherished great grandmother.
She graduated from UW-Milwaukee...
Dennis J. Buscher
Jan 24, 2023
Dennis James Buscher, age 73 of Dousman, died on January 24, 2023. Dennis was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 9, 1949, son of Karl and Mary (Benson) Buscher.
Dennis served his country honorably for ten years in the US Coast Guard. He was a Vietnam Veteran and a Jr. Vice Commander of the VFW Post 5158 of Hartland; where he...
Philip G. Dunn
Jan 23, 2023
COL Philip G. Dunn, USAF (Retired), 91, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed peacefully from this life to heaven on Monday, January 23, 2023.
Born September 1, 1931 in Knox County, Indiana, Philip was the son of Rev. Floyd B. and Eulalia (Glenn) Dunn. He grew up in Tipton and Frankfort, IN where Rev. Dunn was a pastor. Philip spent many...
Patricia K. Beyers
Jan 20, 2023
Patricia “Pat” K. Beyers, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the young age of 84.
Cherished mother of Lori Ravely, Sandy (Steve) Bucher, Steve (Kay) Parker, and Carrie Parker, and stepchildren, Barbara Piscatella, Jim Beyers, and Tom Beyers. Adored grandmother of nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Dear sister of Judy, Gretchen, and Jimmy.
Preceded in death by her parents...
Tosca Montie
Jan 19, 2023
Tosca Blume’ Born 1930 in Bremen Germany, daughter of a banker & decorated war soldier, granddaughter of Reverend Dr. Phil William Boree’ who spoke 7 languages. Her great aunt was a countess, something she was very proud of. Growing up her first job was for the Air Force institute, then on to school for fashion design (sewing & replicating the...
Shirley L. Roberts
Jan 18, 2023
Shirley Lou Roberts, 86, passed away peacefully at Angel's Grace Hospice on January 17, 2023. Shirley was born in Bloomington, Illinois to Jolly and Agnes Simpson in 1936.
Shirley was proceeded in death by her husband, Gerald Roberts. Shirley is survived by her two sons, Jerry (Waukesha, Wisconsin) and Ken (Plover, Wisconsin). In addition, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Shirley loved crafting...
Gloria J. Reyes
Jan 17, 2023
Gloria Jean Reyes of Waupun, Wisconsin peacefully passed away at St. Agnes Hospital on January 17th, 2023, at the age of 70, following a brief battle with a rare kidney disease.
Gloria was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 27th, 1952 to Lawrence “Larry” and Frances (Bleasdell) Lang. She moved to Waupun in 1988 where she raised her family. Gloria...
Harriet M. Bussewitz
Jan 17, 2023
Harriet M. Bussewitz, 76, of Hartland, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Summit Hospital in Oconomowoc. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 23, 1946 to Harold and Lavinia Ney.
Harriet was a loving wife, a devoted mother and her grandsons were the light of her life. She always had a Lego kit...
Robert M. Klawitter
Jan 5, 2023
Robert M. Klawitter of Hartland, passed away on January 5, 2023, at the age of 72, after living 32 years with Multiple Sclerosis.
Robert was born in Ripon, Wisconsin on August 22, 1950, to Martin and Doris (Schmidling) Klawitter. He grew up in Milwaukee and moved to Hartland in 1977 where he raised his family. Robert was born with a good...
Kathleen "Katie" A. Smith
Dec 31, 2022
Kathleen “Katie” Ann Smith age 80, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2022 at Legacy Assisted Living in Pewaukee with her daughter by her side. Katie was born on January 21, 1942 to the late Robert and Patricia Manley.
She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Patricia, brother; Robert, sister; Geri Baron and other loved ones.
She is survived...
Helen Grunke
Dec 30, 2022
Helen Grunke, wife of the late James Grunke, passed away peacefully December 30, 2022. She is survived by children Lynn Mountcastle, Pamela (Dave) Lehmann, Dianne (Dave) Komorowski and Matthew Grunke (Jane), her grandchildren Michael, Jason (Chloe), Christopher (Kari), Nate (Anna), Rebecca, Brian (Nikki) and her eight great-grandchildren.
There will be a private family service at the grave site on Friday, January...
John P. Merschdorf
Dec 24, 2022
John Paul Merschdorf, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2022. John was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 12, 1964, to William Gustave Merschdorf and Margie Lou (Schroeder) Merschdorf.
John is survived by his devoted wife of 26 years, Michelle Merschdorf; daughter Morgan Merschdorf, son Josh (Katie) Bruckmoser, daughter Heather (Stephen) Harrison; grandchildren Molly, Maxwell, Stephen, Brody, and Levi;...
Richard H. Lartz
Dec 17, 2022
Richard H. Lartz passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the age of 80.
He is survived by his loving wife Kathy, stepchildren Terry and Laurie, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two nieces and one nephew. He will also be missed by his 2 dogs Sophie and Hazel.
Richard is preceded in death by his mother and father George and Edna Lartz,...
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