Obituaries

Jeanette A. Schley "Dolly"

Jeanette A. Schley "Dolly"

Apr 11, 2021

Jeanette A. Schley “Dolly”, age 75, of Neosho, was called home by angels after her courageous fight with cancer on April 11, 2021. Dolly was the office manager at P.L. Gehl Memorials for 28 years, but her life truly revolved around her family. She was Tom’s #1 race fan as well as his favorite elk hunting partner. She enjoyed her...

Emily Ann (Murphy) Baker

Emily Ann (Murphy) Baker

Apr 6, 2021

Emily Ann (Murphy) Baker January 29, 1958 – April 6, 2021 Emily Ann Baker, 63, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, WI died suddenly on April 6, 2021 at her home in Milwaukee, WI. She was born in Green Bay, WI to Larry M. Murphy and Martha (Beach) Murphy. She graduated salutatorian from The Judson School in Paradise Valley, Arizona in 1976...

Dennis A Donovan

Dennis A Donovan

Apr 4, 2021

Dennis A. Donovan, of Pewaukee, took the checkered flag on April 4, 2021 after his final lap at the age of 79. Driving truck was the name of his game for most of his working life. His life would not have been complete without all forms of racing, participating as a driver in his younger years, becoming a member of...

Dona L. Hornburg

Dona L. Hornburg

Apr 3, 2021

Dona L. Hornburg, age 94, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2021, joining her husband of 65 years Bob and her three sons Lee, Dean and Rob. Dona was a member of the Oconomowoc Women’s Club for many years and was active in aerobic classes at the YMCA well into her 80’s. She loved music and dancing, especially the Polka!...

Warren  R.  Higgins

Warren R. Higgins

Mar 25, 2021

UPDATE: Warren Higgins, 96, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 25 surrounded by family members. He is survived by Maxine, his beloved wife of 20 years. He is also survived by six children, Rob (Susan), Ris (Joe), Scott (Karen), Brian, Mara, Barb (Mike), 12 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Warren was preceded in death by his first wife of 53 years, Loe,...

Cynthia "Cyd" J. Hoffmeister

Cynthia "Cyd" J. Hoffmeister

Mar 22, 2021

Cynthia J. Hoffmeister, of Hartland, found final peace on March 22, 2021 at the age of 84. Cyd was a proud graduate of Mount Mary College and enjoyed traveling. She was a selfless, loving wife, mother and nana who thoroughly enjoyed spending time with family. Survived by her husband of 64 years Jerry, her children; the late Marce Kern, Mark...

James H.  Sake

James H. Sake

Mar 20, 2021

James H. “Slippery” Sake, of Hartland, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 20, 2021 at the age of 81, one day short of his 82nd birthday. He was born in Waukesha to parents Howard and Adele on March 21, 1939. His first job was at Jaeger Sand and Gravel and shortly thereafter he began his 32-year...

Steven Reed Bierdz

Steven Reed Bierdz

Mar 14, 2021

Steven Reed Bierdz, age 53, was born to eternal peace on Saturday March 14, 2021 surrounded by family full of love and support. Steve's natural ability to make people laugh, uncanny impersonations, and hardworking attitude will be remembered by all he touched, and he will be deeply missed. He was the loving son of Judith Bierdz and Robert Bierdz Sr....

Tylor Olewael  Yuji

Tylor Olewael Yuji

Mar 13, 2021

Tylor Yuji, 26 years old, of Ngetkib, Palau, passed away on March 13, 2021 due to a car accident. Tylor was born in California on January 31, 1995. Tylor was raised by his paternal grandparents, Dr. Mesubed and Siang Yuji in Palau. He grew up in Medalaii, before moving to Ngetkib, where he attended elementary school, high school, then ultimately...

Laverne "Bud" Howard Ferris

Laverne "Bud" Howard Ferris

Mar 11, 2021

LaVerne “Bud” Howard Ferris, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 11 at Evergreen Retirement Community. He was born on May 6, 1931 to Howard and Marie (Abel) Ferris in Colgate WI. As a young man Bud served in the National Guard WI in 1949, followed by enlistment in the Army, and he completed Engineering school in Ft. Belvoir,...

Marny Lou Feulner (Burbey)

Marny Lou Feulner (Burbey)

Feb 26, 2021

Marny Lou Feulner (Burbey) passed peacefully in Dousman, Wisconsin on February 26, 2021 at age 97. Marny was born in Oconto County, Wisconsin, the eldest of the four children born to Inez and Prosper Burbey. On November 22, 1945, Marny graduated from the Milwaukee County School of Nursing and began her RN nursing career. Some years later, she trained as...

Thomas E O'Brien

Thomas E O'Brien

Feb 25, 2021

Thomas E. O’Brien, of Hartland, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2021 at the age of 83. Loving husband of 57 years to the late Kathleen O’Brien. Member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish and Lake Country Lions Club where he volunteered frequently. Tom was a retired route man from Automatique he...

Rosemary Becker

Rosemary Becker

Feb 17, 2021

Rosemary L. Becker (nee Weyeneth), age 75, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2021. Rosemary taught German for many years in the Watertown Public School System. When she retired from the school system, she didn't "retire", but instead she went on to get her CNA training and worked as a nurse's aide at Shorehaven nursing home. She was the "Becker...

Richard (Dick) F. Pagel

Richard (Dick) F. Pagel

Feb 10, 2021

Richard F. Pagel (Dick) born February 15, 1948 went home to the glory of Heaven on February 10, 2021. Dick was a member of the Lake Country Bible Church, Nashotah and lived a full and vibrant life. He was a proud First Air Cavalry Unit Vietnam War veteran. Awarded the Bronze Star for his brave and heroic efforts. He was...

Hilda O. Schwedler

Hilda O. Schwedler

Feb 9, 2021

Hilda O. Schwedler, age 100, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at The Cottages in West Bend. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Heinz, of 54 years. Survived by her daughter, Bonnie (the late Bill Hesse); sons, James (Sandy) and John; grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Hilda was born to Alfred and Olga Oesterreich on September...

Shirley M. Clauer

Shirley M. Clauer

Feb 5, 2021

Shirley M. Clauer (nee Meyer), 82 died on February 5, 2021 at Heritage Senior Living, Hartland, WI. She was born November 4, 1938, to Olive (Witt) and Edwin Meyer of Greenfield, WI. She graduated from Pulaski High School in 1956, later marrying her high school sweetheart Walter J. Clauer Jr. on September 3, 1959. Shirley and Walter founded the Center...

Mary Therese Mcloone

Mary Therese Mcloone

Feb 4, 2021

Mary Therese McLoone passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 4 at her home. She was 91. A devoted wife and sister, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, community volunteer and devout Catholic, Mary left this world to rejoin the love of her life, Edward “Jim” McLoone, who passed away April 9, 2020. Mary was born June 30, 1929 in Mankato, MN to...

Judith P. Klink (Pfeiffer)

Judith P. Klink (Pfeiffer)

Jan 25, 2021

Heaven has received another beautiful angel. Judith P Klink (Pfeiffer) of Hartland, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2021. She was born July 13, 1927 in Hartland to Franklin and Della Pfeiffer. Judy was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. Her kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. She was a devoted Catholic, her love...

Cynthia Eva Runingen

Cynthia Eva Runingen

Jan 23, 2021

Heaven received a beautiful angel on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Cynthia Eva Runingen (nee Vogel), loving wife, mother, grandma, daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 59. Even in her last days battling cancer, Cindy continued to share her warmth and light with all those around her. She will be dearly missed by her family and...

Delores Kurtz  Flanagan

Delores Kurtz Flanagan

Jan 20, 2021

Delores Kurtz Flanagan, age 90, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She is survived by her loving and caring children, Robert John (Candy) Flanagan and Colleen (Ted) Millot. Dear grandmother to Christopher (Melanie) Millot, Megan Millot and Robert Ray Flanagan, and great-grandmother to Tyler Smith. Special sister-in-law to Betsy Shurte, Bonnie (Donald) Bierman and Ronald Flanagan. She was preceded in...