S&B-Oconomowoc

Virginia Orendorf (n?e Davenport) died peacefully surrounded by her family on September 12, 2024. She was 85. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher to students from the Midwest to Moscow. Virginia was born on June 4, 1939, in Anamosa, Iowa to Buster and Vierlyn (n?e McGreevy) Davenport, and had three siblings, Dixie, Carolyn and Lance. She is proceeded in death by her father, mother and sister Dixie. Virginia attended St. Patrick's Catholic School, Anamosa High School, and The University of Iowa, where she earned her BA in education, beginning a career that endeared her to countless students at St. Gabriel School in Mentor, OH, and St. Edward School in...

Shirley L. Wegner (n?e Bork), aged 90, passed away on August 2, 2024, in Watertown, WI. Born on April 9, 1934, in Milwaukee, WI. Shirley was a loving figure in the lives of her family and friends. Throughout her life, Shirley was known for her dedication to her family and her willingness to put others before herself. She found joy in entertaining, ensuring that everyone felt welcomed. Her drink of choice, a brandy old fashion neat with pickled mushrooms. Shirley worked at Kohls Foods in Milwaukee and later at Little Norway and Little Vittles in Oconomowoc, WI. Her commitment to service extended into her volunteer work at the VFW especially at the pancake breakfast in Lowell, WI....

Richard "Dick" J. Rohde assed away peacefully at home with his wife holding his hand on Friday, April 5, 2024 at the age of 81. He is survived by his loving wife Margaret "Meg" (n?e Dumstrey) of 56 years; his children Christopher (Jennifer) Rohde and Craig (Anjeanette) Rohde; his grandchildren Bradyn, Abby, Keaton, Grace, Sander, and Jack; his brother Robert (Nancy) Rohde; his sister-in-law's Kathleen (Robert) and Susie Dumstrey; and nieces and nephews. He is further survived by loving family, cousins, his tennis groups, friends, and neighbors. He is preceded in death by his daughter Jean Marie; his parents Armin and Kathryn Rohde; his in-laws Kathleen and William Dumstrey IV; and...

Marion Dzomba, age 95, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully Monday, January 8, 2024 at ProHealth Care in Oconomowoc following a brief illness. Marion Anita Neuman was born October 16, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Emil and Anna (Majewske) Neuman. She was baptized on November 11, 1928 by Pastor Joh. Brenner at St. Johanne's Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. She was confirmed by Rev. Theodore Kissling at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc. She graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1946. On September 12, 1953, she married Roger Dzomba at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc. They were married for 50 years. Marion was employed in the office at Oconomowoc Can Company and later...

Ruth J. Kuzniewicz (nee Flenner) of Dousman, passed in peace on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the age of 84. She was born in Unity, PA on October 20, 1939, daughter of Ernest and Ann Flenner. Ruth moved to Beaver Dam, WI with her family and then met and married Joseph A. Kuzniewicz on March 12, 1960. Ruth was a stay-at-home mom and then factory worker. She loved to visit with her grandchildren, read, and crochet baby blankets. Ruth will be missed by her daughters Mari Knapp, Amy (Mark) Memmel, Becky (Chris) Justmann and Wendy (Brian) Smedema; grandchildren Danielle (Christophe) Cordier, Dustin and Dana Ganske, Joseph and Charlotte Memmel, Nicole (Dalton) Hiley, Brandon (Callie) and Topher...

Born to Eternal Life on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the age of 59. He is survived by his wife Jennifer Yaeger, his daughter Meghan Beranek, and his siblings Jerry Beranek, Jean Berg, Connie Noe, Doug Beranek, Barb Burke, Cheryl Bott, and Karen Ochs. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Tom was preceded in death by his son Perry, his siblings Cathy Schell, Paul Beranek, Daniel Beranek, and his parents Stanley and Carol Beranek. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of Memorial Service at 11 AM on Friday, October 13, 2023 at Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home, 121 S Cross St, Oconomowoc, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Farm Aid are appreciated.

Carol M. Epper of Ixonia, passed away on August 31, 2023 at the age of 81 years. She was born on May 15, 1942 in Watertown to Harry and Lydia Barthel. Carol attended St. Jerome Catholic School and graduated from Watertown High School. She married David Eppler on July 16, 1960 at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Oconomowoc. Her and David ran a family dairy farm for over 30 years in Ixonia. Carol is survived by her children Cheryl (Trina) Eppler, Phillip (Theresa) Eppler, Linda (Bob) Semon and Lee Eppler. She is the grandmother of Jackie (Kyle) Broom, Ben (Rachel) Judd, Taylor Eppler, Emily Eppler, Jack Eppler, Blake Semon, Gage Eppler and Kash Eppler. She is the great-grandmother of...

Monday, August 7, 2023, age 87. Beloved wife of William for 53 years until his death in 2007. Dear mother of Heidi (John) Steiner, Tim Finger and Andy (Shannon) Finger. Loving grandmother of Amy (Mike) Bashor, Jonathan (Michelle) Steiner, Caitlin (Kelly) Foster, Cailey Finger, Lizzie (Joe) Pechstein and Emily Finger. A loving great grandma of Jack, Ella, Jacob and Cale. Further survived by many wonderful friends. Private Interment.

Sally J. Sterwald, 86, passed away August 1, 2023 at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc. She was born March 4, 1937 to Chester and Margaret Blaese of Watertown, WI. She is survived by her sons, Mark (Tammy), Mike (Dawn) and Andrew, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and sisters Faith (Bob) Madzar, Suzanne (Bill) McEntire and Margaret Straseske. She was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband of 48 years, Tom Sterwald, and her sister Kathleen. Sally graduated from Watertown High School and was a devout member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church. When the family moved to Oconomowoc in 1968, they became active members of St. Jerome Parish. They enrolled their children...

Passed away after a long term illness and now at peace on Monday, June 27, 2023 at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife Daun of 52 years, his brother Leroy (Marilyn) Zimdars, and his sister Darlene (Don) Koehler. He is preceded in death by his parents Norbert and Lucille Zimdars. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A private burial will take place at Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia. A celebration of life will take place at a later date and time. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mathew's Lutheran Church or Okauchee American Legion Post #339 are appreciated.

Charles "Chuck" Thurow of Oconomowoc passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the age of 86. Chuck was born on July 2, 1936. Son of Herman and Alma Thurow. Survived by his children Debbie O'Driscoll of Sullivan, WI, Rory (Dawn) Thurow of Ixonia, WI, Steve (Lori) Thurow of Merritt Island, Florida, Lisa (Scott) Laurion of Horicon, WI, Jolise (Matt) Macina in Wisconsin Dells, WI; 10 grandchildren Kelly, Paul, Joshua, Chad, Sean, Kahla, Sarah, Kris, Cameron, and Kyle; 12 great grandchildren Sawyer, Tatum, Kenadie, Colten, Lydia, Hannah, Kayleen, Lola, Elijah, Alice, Bear, and Blue. Chuck was an outdoorsman and exercise enthusiast. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising animals, biking,...

Found peace on Tuesday, March 22, 2023 at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife Carolyn of 63 years; his children Don Nagel (Holeigh Foster) and Kathy (Scott) Thomas; his grandchildren Mackenzie, Amber, Katie, Kody, and Carter Rose; and his sister-in-law Lorraine Nagel. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Frances Nagel, his brother Marvin Nagel, and his sister Violet Schaefer. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Born in Ashippun as the youngest of three children of Fred and Frances (Hein) Nagel, George was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran in Ashippun. George grew up working alongside his family on their Dodge County farm and as a young man, George...

Thomas Allen Gnewuch, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away with his family by his side on March 8, 2023, at the age of 68. Tom was born on June 1, 1954 in Watertown, Wisconsin, to Carl and Elsie Gnewuch. He attended St. Matthew's Elementary School and graduated from Oconomowoc High School. As a lifetime resident of Oconomowoc, Tom was committed to his community. He worked at Lake Country Foods for 40 years before retiring in 2017. He spent many years volunteering for the Oconomowoc Fire Department with close friends and his brothers, where he served as a firefighter, EMT, and rescue diver. He was a long-time member of St. Matthew's Church. Tom was known for...

Ralph M Bankert found eternal rest on March 4, 2023 at Lake Country Health Services in Oconomowoc at the age of 88. Ralph was born on April 16, 1934. The seventh child of Ernest & Elda Bankert of Concord. Ralph was baptized and confirmed at St. Stephens church in Concord. Worked his childhood on the farm and retired from foundry work in Palmyra. He valued hard work, family, faith, and never having to wear a tie after confirmation. Loved his horses Jack & King, but trusted his tractor when he needed a drink in town. Survived by two brothers, Ervin (Rosa) Bankert and Ernest Bankert Jr, brother-in-law to Morris Gennerman, as well as many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and...

Passed away peacefully at Serenity Villa in Slinger on January 7, 2023 at the age of 85. Preceded in death by his wife Pauline. He is survived by his children Gregory Hall, Natalie Hall, and Garrett (Kimberly) Hall; his grandchildren Lindsay (Brian), Brooke, Nathan (Raschelle), Dillon, Gavin, Nicholas, Eric (Megan), Noah, Ashra, and Brittany; his 9 great grandchildren; and his sister Susan Green. He was preceded in death by his son Brian and his granddaughter Sara. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday January 12, 2023 at Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home 121 S. Cross St. Oconomowoc from 5:30pm until 7:30pm. There will be a second visitation held...

Passed away peacefully on December 20, 2022 at the age of 84 at Clearview Memory Care in Juneau after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Dree Ann was born on October 10, 1938 to Harold and Regina (Gavinski) Scherbert in Baraboo, WI. She graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School in 1958. In 1973, Dree Ann and her family moved to Oconomowoc. Dree Ann was preceded in death by her grandparents Martin (Marie) Gavinski, her mother Mrs. Regina Scherbert, her father Harold (Eunice) Scherbert, her stepdaughters, Toni Roxbury, Cheryl Arnold, and her granddaughter Erin Lee Loppnow. She is survived by her husband, Robert Roxbury; her children Shelly (Keith) Loppnow, Michael Williams (Kelly...

Joseph found peace surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the age of 71. He is survived by his loving wife Yvonne of 19 years; his children Matthew (Rose) Moroni, Andrew Moroni, Ben (Meredith) Groenevelt and Katie (Mark) Dahl; his grandchildren Anna, Joe, Frank, Lexi, Whitney, Heidi, Lauren, and Amanda; and his siblings Harry (Barrie), Kitty Ryan, (the late Thomas), Frank (Catherine), Judy Martin Veatch (Les), Molly, and Nancy Bangiola (Paul). He is preceded in death by his parents Aldo and Gloria Trucco Moroni and his brothers Aldo and Jim (Rosemary). Further survived by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. No services are being planned immediately. A...

Richard H. "Dick" Wittnebel, 78 of Oconomowoc, passed away under the care of Brighton Hospice of Alzheimer's on Tuesday, November 29th at Towner Crest in Oconomowoc. Dick was Born August 21, 1944, to Hubert and Celia (Berghammer) Wittnebel. On April 12, 1980, he married Cynthia Damrow. He is survived by his wife, Cindy; three sons, Brad of Watertown, NY, Eric of Oconomowoc, and Darin (Lauren) of Oconomowoc; grandchildren, Raegan and Bryce Wittnebel. He is further survived by his brother, Ronald of Venice, CA; niece, Noel Wittnebel of Venice, CA; sister-in-law, Susan Damrow (friend Ervin Bukin) of Milwaukee; brother and sister-in-law, Lester & Gail Damrow of Watertown; niece, Sara...

Born into Eternal Life on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the age of 86. He is survived by his loving wife Sharon of almost 41 years; his children Lorrie Duren, Jeffrey Duren, and Colleen (Jeff) Irwin; his grandchildren Joey, Tawni, Cody, Meridith, Spencer, Brandon and Kaitlyn; his great grand children Kendall, Mcavoy "Mac", Maggie, Theo and Carter; and his sister Dorothy "Dody" (Bob) Sadler. He is preceded in death by his parents Philip and Nora Whelan and his siblings Mary "May" Binnebose, Philip "Bud" Whelan, William "Bill" Whelan, Joan Williams, Earl Whelan, Robert "Bob" Whelan, Eugene "Geno" Whelan, and Shirley Ceithamer. Further survived by nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews...

Doris Adela Ruth Rupnow (Wegner) age 92 of Oconomowoc passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Shorehaven Health Center. She was the beloved wife of Harvey A. Rupnow, who preceded her in death in 2013. She was the loving mother of Lu Ann Rupnow, Randy Rupnow and Melody (Tom) Augustin. Dear grandmother of Rachel, Sierra and Zachary Rupnow. Also survived by other friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by a daughter. Doris was born August, 16, 1929 in Ixonia to Walter and Irma (Christian) Wegner. Doris was baptized, confirmed, and attended Cross Lutheran Church in Ixonia where she married Harvey Rupnow on June 20,1954. She then became a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Doris was a...

On June 24, 2022, Marjorie "Marj" Marie Kuerschner passed away peacefully in her sleep in Janesville, Wisconsin, at the age of 93. Marj will long be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Marj was born in Watertown, Wisconsin, on April 13, 1929, to Theodore and Grace (Krause) Freitag. She graduated from Watertown High School. Marj married William "Bill" Kuerschner on May 6, 1950, in Watertown. They proved to be soul mates and remained crazy in love with each other up until his passing in 2018. Together, Marj and Bill raised four children while living in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, before retiring to Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Marj was an active member...