Obituaries
Judith E. Markus
Sep 3, 2024
Tuesday morning, September 3, 2024, we lost the earthly body of the most wonderful, loving, sassy and fun woman who we call Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend, Judith “Judy” E. Markus.
Judy was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 28, 1938, the daughter of Edson J. and Dorothy I. (Meyer) Palmer.
Judy is joining in the light, her beloved husband and soulmate,...
Viola Gutzmann
Aug 29, 2024
Viola “Vi” (nee Schumann) Gutzmann, 94, of Hartland, passed away at Crossroads Care Center of Pewaukee on Thursday, August 29, 2024.
Vi was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 30,1930, to the late Agnes (nee Thate) and William Schumann. She was one of four daughters who worked on the family vegetable farm.
As a young woman Vi became a live-in nanny for...
Gillian "Jill" Hollister
Aug 23, 2024
Gillian (“Jill”) Hollister was called to her heavenly home on Friday, August 23rd, 2024, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. She was 87 years old.
She was born Gillian Martha Brady on August 12, 1937, in Hartford, Connecticut, to parents John F. and Gertrude Brady (nee Clifford).
She is survived and lovingly remembered by her 4 children: Mark (Mary) Hollister, Beth (Daniel) Wilkins,...
Sharon Greenebaum
Aug 23, 2024
Sharon Irene Greenebaum, 72, died peacefully at home on Friday, August 23, 2024, surrounded by members of her beloved family. She was preceded in death by her parents Clara and Raymond Kortbein; her husband, Stu; and her siblings Darrel and Brian Kortbein.
Sharon is survived by her sons Joe Spanbauer (Audrey) of Oshkosh, Louie Greenebaum (Callie Cozzolino) of Chicago, Illinois, Tyler...
Judith J. Fredman
Aug 15, 2024
Judith “Judi” Joanne Fredman passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024, at 82 years of age surrounded by her family at home overlooking the lake. She fought a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer and had her usual positive, optimistic, grateful attitude to the very end.
Judi is survived by her ever loving husband of 63 years, Tim. She was a...
Gary G. Pluff
Aug 13, 2024
Gary G. Pluff, age 59, went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2024.
Gary will be deeply missed by his wife Sharon along with his sons Tyler (Jacqueline) and Austin (Carolyn) in addition to many other cherished family and friends.
Gary was a man that never stopped doing projects, sometimes starting more projects before finishing the first one. From...
Marilyn A. Buffone
Aug 13, 2024
Marilyn A Buffone, 93, of Hartland, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at her home.
She graduated with a Medical Records degree from The College of St Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. She worked as a Medical Records Librarian for many years before moving to Illinois where she taught Elementary School. After moving back to Wisconsin, she worked as the Director of...
Michael L. Armstrong
Aug 12, 2024
Michael L. Armstrong, age 71 of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin died on August 12, 2024. Michael was born on October 7, 1952, in Wheeling, Illinois, the son of William T. and Bette (Duval) Armstrong.
Per Michael's wishes, no services will be held.
Matthew W. Bratberg
Aug 7, 2024
Matthew William Bratberg, 44 of Hartland, WI passed away August 7, 2024.
Matthew was born on March 26, 1980, the beloved son of Roger Bratberg and Sue and Kevin Winkler. Loving brother of Katie Bratberg, Hannah Winkler and Samantha Winkler. Cherished uncle of Annika Griesemer. Further loved by many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Burt Bratberg,...
Marlee J. Carlson
Aug 3, 2024
Marlee Jean Carlson (nee Matz) of Hartland, passed away peacefully at home, after a very long battle with COPD, with loved ones by her side, on Saturday, August 3, 2024.
Marlee was born on March 26, 1948 to Howard Matz and Alice (Drews) Matz (Averson).
Marlee was a very hard worker and held down many jobs throughout her lifetime. She played piano,...
Eric S. Tangman
Aug 1, 2024
Eric danced his way into the stars on August 1, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born in 1948 in Peoria, Illinois to Donald and Hulda Mae Tangman and grew up in Elgin, Illinois.
He attended the University of Illinois, majoring in mathematics and computer science. It was at the University of Illinois that he was first introduced to...
Dallas J. Kobriger
Jul 31, 2024
Dallas J. Kobriger passed on July 31, 2024, after a long and storied life.
Dallas was born in Chilton, WI. the son of Roman and Mary Belle (McHale) Kobriger.
Growing up with 7 siblings at the young age of 17, barely into his junior year of high school his country called and he answered by serving in the U.S. Coast Guard from...
Karl B. Melnick
Jul 31, 2024
Karl Melnick, age 65, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on July 31st surrounded by family after a 9 year battle with cancer.
Karl was born on October 5th, 1958 in Akron, Ohio to Paul and Judy Melnick, their youngest son. Karl graduated with a degree in Business from UW-Milwaukee, kickstarting his 40 year career as a Financial Advisor. Helping clients with...
Lois M. Wehrley
Jul 27, 2024
Lois Wehrley (nee Laird), of New Berlin, with family by her side, entered God’s kingdom on July 27, 2024, at the age of 93. Lois, the most loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother is predeceased by her husband, John, and son David (Jude) and is survived by her sons Gary (Holly) and Jim (Gray); her grandchildren: Jennifer, Michael,...
Edward J. Sadler
Jul 25, 2024
Edward J. Sadler, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 76. Born on May 16, 1948, Ed lived a life full of zest and joy, always ready to celebrate with family and friends.
Ed was a dedicated father to his five children: Jeni (John) Hauser, Craig (Rebecca) Sadler, Chad Stresemann, Kristine Sadler, and Keri (Corey)...
Nicholas Vans
Jul 19, 2024
Nicholas Vans, 90, of Mequon, Wisconsin, passed away on July 19, 2024. He was born January 18, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to James and Helen (Petros) Vans.
Nicholas is survived by his children: Deborah Archilletti of Delafield, Wisconsin, Victoria Vans - (the late Mark) Herring of Graford, Texas, and Sandra (Michael) Lehman of Pewaukee, Wisconsin; grandchildren: Alexander Archilletti, Amanda (Johnathan) Otto,...
Judith A. Troyk
Jul 18, 2024
“I Won!!!” Those were the words her family heard on the phone in 2002 when Judy Troyk learned of her election to the post of Taylor County Supervisor. The only problem was, that our humble Judy never told us that she was running. We imagine she said those same words, July 18, 2024, as she surprised us with her crossing...
Carol A. Hanson
Jul 18, 2024
Carol A. Hanson of Hartland, age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18th, 2024. Carol was born on April 7th, 1946 in Milwaukee to Emil and Frieda (Kroger) Erb.
Carol was a true angel that changed her family's lives for the better. She now returns to the lord in heaven, wings attached, to be reunited with her husband Charles A....
John M. Dalton
Jul 16, 2024
John M. Dalton, 80, Hartland, WI, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed peacefully Tuesday, July 16, 2024. John was born July 22, 1943 in Oconomowoc, WI to Mervin and Lorraine (nee Fleming) Dalton. Survived by his wife of 51 years Roberta (Bobbi) nee Fetherston, sons Tim Dalton (Kristy), Randy Richert (Andrea), and Nick Tetzlaff (Sarah) who was...
Irene T. Vlach
Jul 14, 2024
Irene Therese Vlach (nee Reinhardt, nee Fischer)
Born in Rib Lake, WI on January 2, 1931, the sixth child of Caroline (Pahoreski) and John Reinhardt, Sr., Irene was called to heaven on July 14, 2024, at the age of 93. Beloved mother of Elizabeth (George) Lukewich, Denise Fischer, Kathy (Richard “Joe”) Ziembo, Andy (Sandy) Fischer, Jennifer (Steve) Welch, John (Tammy) Fischer,...
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