Obituaries

Arlyss M. Hagen

Arlyss M. Hagen

May 18, 2024

Arlyss Mae Hagen, age 91, of Middleton, WI was born into eternal life on Saturday, May 18th, 2024.

Arlyss was born in Fargo, North Dakota, on April 26th, 1933, to Dorean and Lloyd Elliott. She graduated from Fargo High School in 1951 and from North Dakota State University with degrees in Home Economics and Related Arts. She was a member of...

Weiles Earl Zwieg

Weiles Earl Zwieg

May 14, 2024

Weiles Earl (known by Junior by most people) was born in Juneau, Wisconsin, to Weiles R and Edna Zwieg (nee Huegli) on January 21, 1942. When he was very young, his family moved to Hartland, and he resided there for the remainder of his life.

Growing up, he enjoyed playing with his three siblings and cousins. Vacations were spent at a...

Peter C. Friend

Peter C. Friend

May 13, 2024

Peter Christensen Friend, born February 27, 1927, passed peacefully on May 13, 2024, at the age of 97. Youngest son of the late Emma and James Friend, adored husband of 64 years of the late Grace Vento Friend. Cherished father of Laura (Lee) Shulman, Susan (David) Barnett, Peter (Heidi) Friend and Margaret Friend. Loving and beloved grandfather to Becky (Noah)...

Joann C. Mcdonnell

Joann C. Mcdonnell

May 12, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our mother JoAnn McDonnell who passed away peacefully and most fittingly on Mother’s Day May 12, 2024, at Shorehaven retirement community in Oconomowoc, WI.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

As an only child, JoAnn Carolyn Roets was born in Merrill, WI on September 18, 1935,...

Patricia "Pat" Griesemer

Patricia "Pat" Griesemer

May 11, 2024

Patricia Ann Griesemer of Johnson Creek, WI, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother (Nan), passed away in her home at age 81 on May 11, 2024, due to natural causes.

Born in Chicago in 1942 to Edward J. and Estelle C. Dunai, Pat and her brother Dennis were soon moved to Milwaukee’s southside to live. Pat graduated high school and a few...

Sandra L. Moslavac

Sandra L. Moslavac

May 11, 2024

Sandra Lee Moslavac, affectionately known as “Cookie”, passed away on May 11, 2024, at the age of 77. 

She was born on April 29, 1947, in Milwaukee, WI, and had recently resided in Hartland, WI. Sandra was a beloved mother to Tony Moslavac (Gina) and Chris Moslavac (Heather). She adored and was so proud of her grandson, Cameron Moslavac, who is...

Joyce V. Huber

Joyce V. Huber

May 10, 2024

Born May 14, 1938, in Madison, Wisconsin, daughter of Norbert Nicklaus and Marjorie Katherine Verthein, died peacefully on May 10, 2024, at the age of 85 on her farm in Hartland, Wisconsin, with loving family by her side.

Joyce graduated from Edgewood High School in Madison, Wisconsin in 1956 and from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Business Education...

Erin S. Potrykus

Erin S. Potrykus

May 9, 2024

Erin Potrykus, beloved mother, loving wife, cherished daughter, and sister passed away on May, 9th. She was 38 years old.

Erin's greatest joy in life was found in the moments she spent with her children, whose laughter and smiles lit up her world. Her nurturing spirit and unwavering love created a home filled with warmth and laughter.

With an easy-going personality and...

Kenneth E. Slater

Kenneth E. Slater

Apr 30, 2024

Kenneth Edward Slater, also known as "Kenny," was born on September 16, 1958, in Beloit, WI, and passed away on April 30, 2024, in Hartland, Wisconsin, at the age of 65. Kenny had a successful career as a Finance Manager at various automotive dealerships. He also worked in the grocery industry at Meijer and his final job, food service at...

Robert "Bob" Krauski

Robert "Bob" Krauski

Apr 19, 2024

Robert Anthony Krauski, age 76, of Monches Wisconsin passed away on Friday April 19, 2024.

Robert, or Bob as his friends and family knew him, was a second-generation Stained Glass Master Craftsman. Together, Bob and his wife Mary began Gemini Stained Glass Studio on the East Side of Milwaukee in the 1960s. They eventually moved to Monches to raise their two...

Jeffrey C. Gruenewald

Jeffrey C. Gruenewald

Apr 14, 2024

Jeffrey Curtis Gruenewald, age 69, of Hartland, WI passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Jeff was born on August 14, 1954, in Waukesha, WI, the son of John L. Gruenewald Sr. and Marian E. (Meske) Gruenewald.

Jeff, or Montana Blue as he was lovingly nicknamed, worked for many years in masonry construction. He loved fishing, spending time in the outdoors, and...

Christina M. Zabel

Christina M. Zabel

Apr 13, 2024

Christina M. Zabel

It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Christina Zabel on April 13th, 2024.

Christina, fondly known as Tina, was a beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother, and Grandmother. She was born in Milwaukee to the late Pamela and John Zabel, Sr., who have since passed. Christina is survived by her brothers John Zabel Jr., Mark...

Judith C. Freed

Judith C. Freed

Apr 12, 2024

Judith "Judy" C. Freed, age 66 of Muskego, WI died on April 12, 2024.  Judy was born on October 21, 1957, in Milwaukee, WI.

No services will be held.

Eleanor M. Schroeder

Eleanor M. Schroeder

Apr 9, 2024

Eleanor "Ellie" M. Schroeder (nee Cibik) passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, at the age of 95. She was born on June 22, 1928, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin.

Eleanor was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished the simplicity and beauty of life. She found joy in baking her family's favorite sugar cookies, bird-watching, sharing...

Michael T Schnuck

Michael T Schnuck

Apr 9, 2024

Michael Schnuck – August 18, 1946 - April 9, 2024

Our beloved Father, Brother, Grandpa and Friend passed peacefully with family by his side at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in a welcoming journey to rejoin lost loved ones and a dearly missed partner.

He is survived by his sons Matt (Jennifer) and Chris (Colleen), sister Mary and Doris’s...

Gary L. Phelps

Gary L. Phelps

Apr 2, 2024

  Gary L. Phelps, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his home in Delafield

after a short battle with terminal cancer. He was born on April 30, 1965, in Stoughton to Elvera

and Alden Phelps. Gary is survived by his mother, Elvera E. Phelps, his brother, Brian A. Phelps,

his two children, Emma C. Phelps and Michael A. Phelps (who...

Barbara L. Bellart

Barbara L. Bellart

Mar 29, 2024

Barbara L. (nee Charapata) Bellart

After living a full and blessed life, this strong, kind, and amazing woman peacefully went on to heaven at the age of 94 on March 29, 2024, at Three Pillars – Riverside Lodge in Dousman. Barbara was born on June 25, 1929, in Beaver, WI to the late Joseph and Cecelia (Hylock) Charapata. She was born...

Claire B. Gibson

Claire B. Gibson

Mar 29, 2024

Claire Bernice Gibson (nee Mandel), age 100, journeyed peacefully home on March 29, 2024, at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc, WI, with her two daughters at her side. 

Claire was born at Deaconess Hospital in Milwaukee WI on July 10, 1923. When she was only seven months old, her mother noted in her baby book that Bernice (as Claire was then known)...

Mary Anne Doyle

Mary Anne Doyle

Mar 24, 2024

Mary Anne Doyle (nee Millot) died on March 24, 2024 at the age of 91 years. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James G. Doyle, and her son Michael (Katie). She is survived by her children, Kevin, Kathleen (Chris), Eileen Buske, Stacy Cashman, James (Amy), and, grandchildren Sean, Connor, and Kelly Burns, Tim Buske, Andy...

Richard "Rick" Wells

Richard "Rick" Wells

Mar 22, 2024

Richard D. "Rick" Wells, 70, of Hartland, WI passed away on Friday, March 22nd, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital.

Rick spent most of his childhood and early adulthood in Sheboygan, WI, and later moved to Hartland, WI with his wife Ellen and their children Lauren, and Dane. Rick worked for Dickten Masch Plastics LLC from when he moved to Hartland until he...