Obituaries
Jane O'Gorman (Nee Wrede)
Jan 1, 2021
Heaven received a beautiful angel on January 1, 2021. Jane O’Gorman (nee Wrede), loving wife, sister, relative and friend, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 63. Edith Wharton once wrote, “there are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” Jane’s light reflected a profound kindness and goodness that put others before...
Bruce P. Schmidt
Dec 30, 2020
Bruce P. Schmidt of the Town of Merton, died Wednesday, December 30th at Marquardt Memorial Manor in Watertown. He was 81 years old. Like his father, he devoted his life to farming the family homestead. He enjoyed auctions and hunting. He is survived by his siblings: Russell (Erika) Schmidt, Joan Hunter, Douglas Schmidt, Glenn Schmidt, Joyce Anderson (Mike Lotzer), nieces...
Richard "Ric" E Schneider
Dec 12, 2020
Richard “Ric” E. Schneider, formerly of Hartland, passed away peacefully at home surrounded in love on December 12, 2020 at the age of 74. Ric served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. After 30 years of work he retired from Dorner Mfg.in Hartland. He loved warm weather and the sun, being outdoors, boating, fishing, and camping. He also enjoyed growing...
Carol Ehrsam
Dec 11, 2020
Carol (Henry) Ehrsam, 81, died peacefully December 11, 2020 at Angel’s Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI after a courageous battle with Huntington’s disease. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Tom, her children Hank (Lara) Ehrsam, Brad (Mary) Ehrsam, and Dawn (Tom) Blau, and five very special grandchildren, Malin, Tommy, and Sam Ehrsam; and Greta and Stella Blau....
Merwin "Mert" C Ruprecht
Dec 11, 2020
Merwin “Mert” Conrad Ruprecht, 93, of Oconomowoc, WI passed away on December 11th, 2020, after a brief battle with COVID-19. Mert was born in Milwaukee, WI on February 12th, 1927 to Herman and O’Leaty Ruprecht. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Army Air Force. Upon returning, he met and married the love of his...
Audrey Effie Mcneil
Dec 9, 2020
Audrey Effie McNeil of Hartland, formerly of Delafield and Whitewater WI, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. She was born on September 16, 1925 in Milwaukee WI, the daughter of Agnes and John McPhee Smith. In 1941 she was swept off her feet by a tall, lanky, blue-eyed blonde in a maroon sweater who strolled...
Vera Murk
Dec 2, 2020
Vera Murk, longtime Eagle resident, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2020 at the age of 91. Born of Russian immigrants, March 21, 1929, Vera learned English very quickly which enabled her to translate for her parents. Vera went to school to become a secretary and assisted her husband in his commercial art business, they raised their family together in...
Susan J. Arenz
Nov 30, 2020
Susan J.Arenz (nee Schultz) of Delafield, WI, passed away peacefully at Angels Grace Hospice on November 30, 2020 at the age of 82. Susan loved spending time with her grandchildren, caring for her dogs, working in her flower gardens, and taking care of her beautiful home. Survivors include her husband of 62 years Dale, son Peter D. (Jodie) Arenz, daughter...
Robert Thomas B. Audley
Nov 24, 2020
Robert T. B. Audley “Bob” was called home by the Good Lord Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 at his home in Hartland, with family by his side at age 96. Robert was born to Thomas Beech Audley II and Orah Harriet Seaborn on May 20, 1924 in the Town of Delafield. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 68...
John J. Mesich Ii
Nov 23, 2020
John Mesich II John passed away from COVID-19 complications, on November 23, 2020, at the age of 63. Beloved husband of Ann Mesich. Father of Melanie Mesich, Jennifer Peterson (Trevor), Jovie Mesich and Tre’ Mesich. Loving brother of Jeffrey (Shawn) and Joseph. He is further survived by 4 grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives. He was preceded in...
Robert James Jeffery
Nov 21, 2020
Robert James Jeffery, of Hartland, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2020 at the age of 86 and now reunited with his beloved wife of 57 years Margaret Jeffery. Loving father of Cathy Henricks (Bill), Judy Jeffery-Griffin (Greg) and Mary Kay Hansen (Jeff). Proud grandfather of Rachel (Kiki), Harrison, Katelynn (Paul) and Allison and great grandfather to Maggie. Further survived...
Norma Colleen Wiedenhoeft
Nov 21, 2020
Norma Colleen Wiedenhoeft of Waukesha passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at the age of 92. She was born in Taft, Texas on November 11, 1928, the daughter of James and Jane Pruitt and the youngest of 13 siblings. As a Texas native, she graduated Edna High School in 1945. After high school, she enrolled at Hillcrest Memorial Hospital...
James Edward Bartz
Nov 19, 2020
James Edward Bartz, of Hartland, passed away on November 19, 2020 at the age of 65. He was born on May 24, 1955 to parents Henry and Ruth Bartz and married Barbara (Hanwell) Bartz. He was employed as a sheet metal worker in the Heating and AC industry. Jim was the beloved husband of Barbara, loving father of William Bartz...
Mary Louise Jungbluth
Nov 19, 2020
Mary Louise Jungbluth, passed away peacefully following a long illness on November 19, 2020 at the age of 83.Mary was born on August 8, 1937 to parents Arthur and Irene Germiat and grew up in Green Bay, WI. She obtained her degree in teaching and worked for many years as a librarian in Milwaukee, WI.
She is survived by her...
William "Bill" Barrett Pfeiffer
Nov 15, 2020
William “Bill” Barrett Pfeiffer, at the age of 65, was granted his angel wings early Sunday morning after spending Saturday with the love of his life, then losing his hard-fought battle with COVID-19. Bill was born on February 14th, 1955 and was the “best little Valentine” that his parents and sisters could have ever wished for. He attended Stone Bank...
John C. Reich
Nov 15, 2020
John C. Reich, 89, passed away November 15, 2020, in Oconomowoc, WI. John was born on July 30, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI, to John and Mary (née Smith) Reich. His family moved to Oconomowoc when he was a young boy. He served in the United States Army and was a member of the Military Police in Germany during the Korean...
Fawn Felicia White
Nov 6, 2020
Fawn Felicia White, age 45, was taken by the hand of her creator on November 6, 2020. She was born February 3, 1975 grew up in Waukesha and graduated from Waukesha North High School. She was well traveled and had a passion for music and journaling. She loved horror movies, Mountain Dew and purple. She will be sadly missed by...
Kenneth David Caracci
Nov 3, 2020
UPDATE: Kenneth David Caracci of Hartland, Wisconsin found peace after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at home with his family at his bedside at the age of 58. Ken was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on June 1, 1962, the son of James Andrew Caracci Sr. and Charmaine Geraldine (nee Orgas) Caracci. Ken is survived...
James C Waters
Oct 26, 2020
A special time to honor James C. Waters has been scheduled for October 9th from 12-3 at the Ingleside Hotel. All who knew Jim are welcome to come and remember a life well lived. Please RSVP to the EVITE LINK so that we can plan ahead for refreshments (but know that you are still welcome even without an RSVP). http://evite.me/rfZka4QDmv...
Judith Ann Devries
Oct 20, 2020
Heaven received a beautiful angel on October 20, 2020. Judith Ann DeVries (nee Seibert), loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was 84 years old. Shakespeare once wrote, “the eyes are the window to the soul.” Judy’s bright smiling blue eyes reflected a profound kindness...
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