Obituaries
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.
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
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
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
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...
Betty Louise Talaska
Dec 22, 2024
Betty Louise (Hartung) Talaska of Hartland, Wisconsin left this world peacefully on December 22, 2024 at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. She was 85 years old.
Betty was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up she attended 3 different grade schools and two different high schools. These ever-changing experiences no doubt sparked her interest in education and helped shape her into the social...
Mary Ann Ploch
Dec 21, 2024
Mary Ann “Mandy” Ploch, 82, died peacefully surrounded by her family on December 21, 2024, following complications from a blood disorder (myelodysplastic syndrome with ring sideroblasts).
She is survived by her sons Greg (Ann) and Steve (Pamela), and grandchildren Taylor (Dylan and great-grandson Jameson), Ellie (Rainer), Austin, and Sophie.
Mandy was a force of nature and a force FOR nature as a...
James "Jim" Schneider
2024
In loving memory of James “Jim” Schneider of North Lake, WI who passed away peacefully on December 16 at the age of 86. Jim attended Whitefish Bay High School in WI and studied at the University of Milwaukee before transferring to the University of Miami, FL to pursue a degree in Finance and more importantly his love of fishing. He...
L. Berniece Warner
Dec 13, 2024
L. Berniece Warner
Born in rural Ladoga, Indiana on January 14, 1928 and passedaway on December 13, 2024. Daughter of Luther V. and Geneva Clark Bradley and dear step-mother Harriet Bradley. Brothers James (Dora) Bradley and William (Connie) Bradley. Son Robert (Kathleen) and 4 grandchildren: Meghan (Charlie), Mallory (Dan), Tucker (Fawn) and Sydney (Quinn) and 6 great-grandchildren (Chase, Harriet, Walker, Wells,...
Dennis Brown
Dec 11, 2024
Dennis Brown passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024.
He is survived by his loving sisters, Beth (Jay) Outlaw, Mary (Mike) Barwick, and Colleen Brown. He was an uncle to his nieces and nephews, Brittnee, Stephanee, Ashlee, Maureen, Brianna, Lucas, Durwood, Mitchy, Nicholas, and Dyllan. Dennis was also a beloved nephew to Greg and Janet Chejfec of Glen Ellyn, IL, and...
Mary Lou Besonen
Dec 11, 2024
Mary Lou Besonen of Hartland, WI, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, at the age of 79. Mary fought a courageous battle with dementia for almost ten years.
Mary was born on April 18, 1945, to Walter and Ruth Dumler in Chippewa Falls, WI. Mary grew up in Spencer, WI, with her three brothers and three sisters. In her early...
Barbara A. Zwieg
Dec 8, 2024
Barbara Ann Zwieg, known to many as Barb, was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin to Weiles R and Edna Zwieg (nee Huegli) on May 17, 1944. Barbara was called by the Lord Jesus to His side in heaven on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Barbara was a permanent resident of Hartland, knew many local people, and was well known in the community...
Robert C. Harris
Dec 8, 2024
Robert C. Harris passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, after a courageous battle with bladder cancer. He is survived by his wife, Arnola; sons, Steven (Sue) Harris and Richard (Rachel) Harris; step-daughter, Cathy (Kurt) Luling; stepsons, Paul (Nichole) Thusius and John (Christie) Thusius; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mabel Harris, and granddaughter,...
MaryLou Ahlers
Dec 5, 2024
MaryLou Ahlers (Campbell) passed away suddenly on December 5, 2024, in her home in Nashotah, Wisconsin.
There will be a Celebration of Life on January 26, 2025, from 2p.m. to 5 p.m. at Ron’s Cozy Corner. W359N5920 Brown St. Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
MaryLou was born on May 20. 1952 to George and Phyllis Campbell. She grew up in Chicago, Illinois. MaryLou moved to...
Robert T. Talaska
Dec 2, 2024
Robert Thomas Talaska of Hartland, Wisconsin, passed away on December 2, 2024, at the age of 85.
Bob was born on October 16, 1939, in Ironwood, Michigan. He attended Norrie Grade School and L.L. Wright High School. After graduating, he enlisted in the Army. He spent time in Korea and served from 1957 to 1960.
Bob worked as a ski patrol at...
Donald Tobias
Nov 20, 2024
Donald Tobias passed away on November 20, 2024, at the age of 78.
Don is survived by his wife, Susan; his grandchildren, David (Mackenzie) Nelson and Courtney (Andrew) Bronson; his great-grandchildren, Charlie, Mason, Finley and Liam. He is further survived by his siblings, Robert (Judith) Tobias, James Tobias, Diane (Robert) Fischer, Kathleen (Burt) Stein; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He...
Edward M. Conn
Nov 20, 2024
Edward Milton Conn, born on April 22, 1943, in Balboa - Canal Zone, Republic of Panama, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, in Hartland, Wisconsin. He was 81 years old.
Edward was the beloved son of his late parents and cherished brother to his sister, Frances McDonald. Throughout his life, Edward was known for his deep appreciation of classical music,...
Phyllis Hill
Nov 20, 2024
Phyllis Hill of Brookfield, Wisconsin passed away on November 20, 2024, age 91.
Phyllis is survived by her husband, Gerald; and her sister, Marilyn Schuler. She is further survived by other family, friends, and her beloved cat, Kelly. Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents, Enright and Stella (McGill) Foley; her two sisters, Janet and Kathleen; and her brother, Robert.
Phyllis...
James D. Hilligoss Jr.
Nov 9, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James D. Hilligoss Jr., age 59, of Hartland, WI, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. Jim, born in Milwaukee, WI, on March 21, 1965, left this world peacefully after a long battle with health complications, ultimately succumbing to pneumonia.
Jim was a beloved husband, father,...
James A. Carroll
Nov 9, 2024
James Allen Carroll age 90 passed away peacefully November 9th at Cherry Meadows of Appleton after a yearlong battle with renal cancer.
James was born December 2, 1933, to William and Mamie Carroll on a small farm in Calhoun, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of the old Hartland High School where he met the love of his life Joan Korta (nee)....
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