Obituaries

Barbara A. Bellin

Barbara A. Bellin

Feb 2, 2025

It is with great joy that we celebrate the life and final homecoming of Barbara Ann (Nelson) Bellin to heaven, where she is now in eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after Barbara passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, surrounded by her family. 

Barbara was born on March 2, 1946, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Howard and Esther...

James C. Barany

James C. Barany

Feb 2, 2025

James "Jim" Carroll Barany, born December 8th, 1935, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 2nd, 2025, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, with his family surrounding him. He was predeceased by his parents, Julius and Mary, his in-laws, Joseph and Martha Reuter, and his brother, John Barany.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Sylvia, and their four daughters:...

Russell A. Rymut

Russell A. Rymut

Feb 1, 2025

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend

Russell A. Rymut, affectionately known as Russ, passed away on February 1, 2025, in Hartland, Wisconsin. He was 57 years old.

Russ grew up with a sharp mind, a quick wit, and a love for adventure. He pursued his passion for engineering, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Marquette University in 1990, and dedicating his career to...

Bruce J. Beebe

Bruce J. Beebe

Jan 29, 2025

Bruce Beebe, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 29, 2025.

Bruce is survived by his daughter, Dana (Eric) Perry; his grandson, Ayden; and his sister, Cathy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Elaine Beebe; and his brother, Woody.

Bruce was tickled pink when he found his daughter and grandson, Dana and Ayden. He enjoyed...

Pamela B. Larson

Pamela B. Larson

Jan 28, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Pamela B Larson on January 28, 2025, at the age of 70. She was a beloved wife, aunt, sister, and friend.

Pam was born on January 13, 1955, in Ashland, Wisconsin to James and Bette (Buvick) Boyle. She grew up with nine siblings in a loving family. Pam graduated from Ashland High School...

Marie E. Matthews

Marie E. Matthews

Jan 22, 2025

Marie Matthews, a tender heart and faithful Christian, began her new life a few days after experiencing a stroke. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who treated all she met as God’s children.

Born to Sicilian immigrants in Milwaukee, Marie was the youngest of seven children and the last remaining member of the first-generation Manera siblings. She...

Yvonne N. Becker

Yvonne N. Becker

Jan 22, 2025

Yvonne N. Becker, Saginaw, MI age 88, passed away on January 22, 2025. Yvonne was born October 12, 1936 in Saginaw to Francis M. Carter and Angele P. Carter. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Gerald M. Becker. She is survived by her two children, Laura Hatcher (Michael) and David Becker (Jody) and her grandchildren Christopher Hatcher...

Scott M. Zeman

Scott M. Zeman

Jan 22, 2025

Scott M. Zeman, age 60, passed away at his home on January 22, 2025.

Scott is survived by his mother, Jo Zeman; his brother, Mark (Jessie) Zeman; and his sister, Kelly (Mike) Pekoske. He is further survived by many beloved family members and close friends. He is preceded in death by his life partner of 28 years, Diane Wieland; and his...

Donald N. Bethke

Donald N. Bethke

Jan 20, 2025

Donald N. Bethke, age 88, of North Lake, WI, entered into eternal life on Monday, January 20, 2025. 

Don was a devout Catholic and faithful member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish. He honorably served in the US Air Force, where he met his wife, Vivian (Vicki). He was a longstanding member of the North Lake volunteer fire department. Don was...

Nancy A McNeil

Nancy A McNeil

Jan 20, 2025

Nancy “P” McNeil passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, at the age of 73 years, surrounded by her loving family. 

Preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Catherine Nehs, parents-in-law, Dr. Robert and Audrey McNeil, sister Patricia “Patty” Jones, and brother-in-law Bob (Doc) McNeil. Devoted wife of Daniel “Weazel” McNeil. Loving stepmother of Christy (Joey) Wallock and DJ (Tusia)...

Neal A. Elliott

Neal A. Elliott

Jan 12, 2025

Neal Elliott, age 66, of New Berlin, WI, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 12, 2025, at AngelsGrace Hospice from pneumonia.

He was born May 11, 1958, in West Allis, WI, to Robert and Evelyn Elliott. He spent his early years in West Allis and then moved to Greenfield, where he attended Whitnall High School. He...

Ronald C. Alberts

Ronald C. Alberts

Jan 10, 2025

Ronald Charles Alberts; born July 1st, 1939; passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, January 10th, 2025.

Son of Erwin Olaf Alberts & Ann Marie Wisniewski; he is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years Betty Lou Alberts (Keberlein); loving children Cindy (Joe) Kaminski, Ann (Jackson) Fothergill, Dori (John) Christenson, Sara (Gary) Vidian, Ron (Victoria) Alberts Jr., Jessie (Pete)...

Donald James "Jamie" Vieau

Donald James "Jamie" Vieau

Jan 9, 2025

Donald James “Jamie” Vieau, Jr. of Hartland, WI, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at Angels Grace Hospice, Oconomowoc, WI. He was 79.

 He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Linda (nee Struebing), his brother Mark (Barbara) Vieau of North Carolina, and other relatives and friends.

 No services will be held.

William "Bill" W. Draeger

William "Bill" W. Draeger

Jan 8, 2025

William “Bill” Draeger, 83, of Hartland passed away on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 at Heritage Assisted Living in Hartland after a long battle with heart failure.

He was born in Waukesha on February 15,1941 to William and Doris Draeger. Bill grew up in Waukesha, WI and graduated from Waukesha High School in 1959. Growing up he had a love of old...

Mary Ruth Ferguson

Mary Ruth Ferguson

Jan 6, 2025

Ruth Ferguson left this world peacefully on January 6th, 2025 with her family at her side. She was 98 years young and living in Hartland, Wisconsin in her senior living apartment.

Ruth grew up in Chattanooga and Nashville, Tennessee. She loved being outdoors, playing sports, and reading. She was a good student, and her hard work gave her an opportunity to...

John Shebesta

John Shebesta

Jan 5, 2025

John Shebesta passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 5, 2025 at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, at the age of 84.

Loving husband of Virginia “Ginny” (née Vogt). Beloved father of Jeanie (Vlad) Olic and Kris (Jon) Truelove. Adored grandfather of Natalie and Aleksandar “AJ” Olic and Benjamin and Tegan Truelove. Cherished sibling to his brothers, Paul (Luciana) and Warren, and...

Gregory Allen Callies, Jr.

Gregory Allen Callies, Jr.

Jan 1, 2025

Gregory Allen Callies, Jr. left us on January 1, 2025, at the young age of 49.

Greg is survived by his children, Marissa, Korina, Greg III, Shane, Connor and Cayden; his father, Gregory A. Callies, Sr.; his step-mother, Judy Callies; his sisters, Teela (Chad) Scheuerell and Rianna Callies; his step-brother, Mark (Nicole) Leer; and his loving grandmother, Nancy Nelson. He is...

Darcy P. Sherman

Darcy P. Sherman

Dec 27, 2024

Darcy P. Sherman, age 59, passed away on December 27, 2024. Darcy had a deep love for her family. She is survived by her husband, Fritz; her children, Joshua Kerr, Ashley (Kirk) Ressler, Brittany (Derek) Kling and Caysie (Michael) Bruss; her grandchildren, Molly, Khloe, Blake, Samantha, Leila, Lana, Lacey, Levi, Tucker, Autumn, Emma and Dakota; and her sister, Deborah Margraf....

Lois Regina O'Connell

Lois Regina O'Connell

Dec 26, 2024

Lois R. O'Connell (nee Connelly), 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 26, 2024. She is reunited with her one true love and beloved husband, Daniel O’Connell, DDS, and sweet daughter, Kathleen, who both preceded her in death. 

Treasured mother of Patrick (Beth), Daniel (Theresa), Mary (Tom) Hehr, Eileen (Flavio) McBride Ramirez, Loretta (Fran) O’Malley and Bridget (Tom)...

Walter "Bud" O. Wrolstad

Walter "Bud" O. Wrolstad

2024

Walter "Bud" Wrolstad

Bud Wrolstad ventured to God's eternal hunting and fishing grounds on 12/24/2024 with the company of his family. 

Bud was born in Milwaukee, where he met his wife of over 61 years. Growing up, he would spend summers with his aunts and uncles on Oconomowoc Lake and in northern Wisconsin at the family farms around Stanley. After serving in...