Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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