Obituaries
Richard L. Hockwalt
Aug 29, 2025
Richard “Dick” L. Hockwalt, age 74, passed away at his home surrounded by family on August 29, 2025. He was born on September 27, 1950 to Raymond and Mildred Hockwalt in Waukesha.
Dick is survived by his children, Jeremiah (Stephanie), Jennifer (Jerry Nuernberger) and Justin (Jeremy Krueger); his grandchildren, Brian, Matthew, Jackson, Lucy, Kaylianna, Mykenzie and Jocelyn; and great-grandchildren, Oliver and...
John T. Schwedler
Aug 19, 2025
John Thomas Schwedler, age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, at Horizons Kathys Place Hospice in West Bend. He is survived by his daughter, Kaelyn (James) and granddaughters Abby and Aubree. Bonnie (sister) the late Bill Hesse and family, Jim (brother)and Sandy Schwedler and family along with nieces and nephews, extended family and many dear friends. He was...
Kevin S. Campbell
Aug 18, 2025
Kevin S. Campbell died peacefully and unexpectedly in his sleep on Monday, August 18th, at the age of 67.
Kevin was well-known in the Village of Hartland, where he lived out his entire life. He was born in Oconomowoc on November 13th, 1957, to Allen J And Elizabeth (Dolphin)Campbell.
Kevin was the youngest of five boys to graduate from Arrowhead High School....
Tattianna L. Dottl
Aug 14, 2025
On August 14, 2025, the world lost a most treasured soul. Tia was a beautiful person, both inside and out. She was a wonderful daughter, a cherished sister, and a great friend to so many.
Tia grew up in Delafield, WI, attending Cushing Elementary School and Kettle Moraine Middle and High School. She received her BBA in Human Resources from the...
John J. Franzen
Aug 13, 2025
John Franzen passed away unexpectedly and was called to Heaven on August 13, 2025. He was born on June 18, 1944, to Arthur and Dolores Franzen in Oshkosh.
John attended Catholic schools and graduated with a business degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1966. John served in the Air Force Reserve for many years. He worked 46 years for RTS...
Debra A. Schoenike
Aug 11, 2025
Debra Ann Schoenike, age 69 of Merton, went to be with the Lord on August 11, 2025, at AngelsGrace Hospice.
Debra is survived by her two children, R.J. (Penny) Arndt and Kelly (Dustin) Leonhart; her grandchildren, Kayla, Madison, Ellie, Caitlyn, and J.T.; her great-grandson, Kai; her sisters, Vickie (Steve) Stretz and Pattie (John) Dibb; and many, nieces, nephews, family and friends....
Margaret Mary Johns
Aug 8, 2025
Margaret Mary Johns, 62, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2025. She was born on February 19, 1963, in Oconomowoc, the beloved daughter of Marvin and Lucille Johns.
Margaret was married to Scott Connell for 35 years and devoted much of her life to her family. She is survived by her daughter, Allison Larson, and son-in-law, Michael Larson....
Sarah T. Buerger
Jul 21, 2025
Sarah (Sadie) Buerger, age 84 of Delafield, entered Eternal Life on July 21, 2025, at Shorehaven Retirement Community, where she had been residing.
Born April 9, 1941, to Sarah and Michael Prenty in Curry Kirwan, Mayo Abbey, Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland, Sadie entered the world into a full house, being the youngest of 7 children on an active farm and homestead...
Ronald Lee Matek, Sr.
Jul 21, 2025
Ronald Lee Matek, Sr., age 78, of Ixonia, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 surrounded by his family at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc.
Ron was born on January 8, 1947 to Paul and Lydia. He grew up on a farm in Wales. Ron worked many different jobs, from working in a mill to delivery driver with Speedy delivery, cleaning jobs,...
Mildred I. Bierman
Jul 17, 2025
Millie Bierman passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2025, with her husband Jim at her side.
Millie was born on June 16, 1939, in Theresa, WI. She had a happy childhood growing up on the Gundrum Century Stead in Allenton, with her fun and loving siblings, Herb, Rita, and Teresa, her parents, Cornelius and Margaret, and her Aunt Helen....
Fred E. Freiburger
Jul 15, 2025
Fred E. Freiburger, age 94, passed away peacefully at Angels Grace Hospice on July 15, 2025.
Fred is survived by his children, David (Shelly) and Don (Dawn); his grandchildren, Michael, William, Rebecca, Thomas (Heather), and Kerry; and his great-grandchildren, Jeffrey and Jocelyn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion; his daughter, Barbara; his grandson, Steven; his parents, George and...
Elisabeth "Betty" Baxter
Jul 14, 2025
Elisabeth Mabel “Betty” Boatright Baxter died on July 14, 2025, just six days short of her 101st birthday.
Betty was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Harvey Ezra Boatright and Helen Lucy Hubbard Boatright. She was the seventh of eight children born to Helen and Harvey. Betty’s family divided its time between Colorado Springs and Guanajuato, Mexico, as her father worked...
Beverly A. Zajichek
Jul 12, 2025
Beverly Ann Zajichek, 88, of Pewaukee, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025 surrounded by her family at AngelsGrace Hospice, Oconomowoc, WI.
She was born August 16, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Christ and Dorothy (Donley) Stoecker. She graduated from Menomonee Falls High School in 1954. She was married to Charles “Chuck” George Zajichek in June 26, 1958....
Jean A. Audley
Jul 11, 2025
Jean Audrey Audley, Merton, WI, passed into peace at the age of 95 at home on July 11, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. Jean was born in Merton on July 19, 1929, and lived her entire life in the village.
Jean is survived by her husband of 77 years, LaVerne “Ernie”, sons George (Martha), John (Wendy), Michael (Ann), and Jeffrey...
Evelyn Adams
Jul 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Evelyn “Tootie” Adams, with her family beside her, she left us peacefully on July 7, 2025 at the age of 87.
Evelyn was a long-time resident of Hartland, WI. She was the cornerstone of our family and community. Evelyn’s warmth, generosity, and her quiet strength touched the lives of...
Frances Gepner
Jul 1, 2025
“Weeping may remain for a night; but rejoicing comes in the morning.” ~ Ps. 30:5
Frances “Fran” Gepner was born at home in City Point, Jackson County, Wisconsin to John B. and Salomea (Zajac) Borek. She was baptized into Christ, and later confirmed into the Lutheran faith at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids on December 7, 1952. Frances attended Spaulding...
Susan J. Schultz
Jun 30, 2025
Susan Schultz (nee Ridley), age 63, received her wings to eternal life on June 30, 2025.
Susan is survived by her loving significant other, Dan Wildish, and loving friends, Tammy Wildish and Tom Nack.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Dwight and Shirley (née Wallschlager) Ridley; and Myron Schultz.
Susan was a machine operator at Lake Country Manufacturing in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin,...
Kenneth Hintz
Jun 27, 2025
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Ken was the beloved son of Arthur and Erna Hintz and brother to Phyllis.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard during the Vietnam War.
Ken was married to the love of his life, Sarah Hintz, for 58 wonderful years. Together, they raised two children, Richard and Marcie,...
Peter K. Purvis Sr.
Jun 23, 2025
Peter Kent Purvis, Sr., age 87, longtime resident of Hartland, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025, with family by his side.
He is survived by his loving children, Peter Jr. (Jill), Jeff (Lynda); sister Penny (Potter) Stiers; cherished grandchildren Peter III, Allie, Hannah; great-grandchildren Myles and Charlotte.
He was born in Aurora, NE, on July 15, 1937, to Eleanor...
Mary W. Rickmeier
Jun 22, 2025
Mary Woehr Rickmeier passed away on June 22, 2025, at AngelsGrace Hospice at age 83. Mary was born in Milwaukee, WI, to Harold and Anita Woehr. She lived in Hartland, WI, and was also a Florida resident, where she enjoyed spending winters in Delray Beach.
She is survived by children Liesl (David) Ackley, John W., and Robin, and grandchildren Suzanne and...
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