Oconomowoc Enterprise

Marcella G. Leair, 95 of Slinger, passed away peacefully at Serenity Villa on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Marcella was born on February 6, 1927, she was the daughter of Victor and Frances (nee Jerich) Floryance. She was the loving Mother of Carol (Dan) Merten, Gwen (John) Steger, Victor (Catherine) Zivkovich, Ellen (Gary) Punzel, and daughter in-law Lynn Zivkovich. The proud Grandmother of Carla (Brian) Dunn, Tim Steger, Jennifer (Kevin) Martin, Laura (Todd) Ireland, Cody Zivkovich, Dylan Zivkovich, Amber Patt, and Hailey Punzel. Great Grandmother to Olivia Wills, Kaitlyn and Mitchell Dunn, Shannon and William Martin, Andrew and Austin Steger, Breanna, Benjamin, and Logan Ireland. Sisters...

Robert "Bob" P. Zastrow, 79, of Jefferson, was called home to the loving arms of his Savior on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek. Robert Palmer Zastrow was born on March 27, 1943, on the farm in Concord, the son of Palmer William and Esther Elsie (nee Rupnow) Zastrow. On April 26, 1975, he was united in marriage to Gail Huenerberg at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, Concord. Bob served six years in the National Guard. He had been employed at Nestle, formerly Carnation, in Oconomowoc. He also farmed in the Town of Concord and the Town of Ixonia, dairy farming until 2000 when he transitioned to crop farming. Bob loved tractor pulling and was a member of the South...

Found peace April 5, 2022 at the age of 96. Preceded in death by his wife Myrene. Father of Lisa, Lorna, and Jeff. Visitation Monday April 18 2022 at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (800 Lake Dr Oconomowoc) From 4PM until 5PM. Private interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. For complete notice please visit our website at www.churchandchapel.com

On March 14, 2022 Virginia (Ginny) Lacey-Wolkenheim went home to be with the Lord in Heaven. She was born on February 5th, 1951 in Montreal, Quebec Canada to Maybelle and Roy Lacey. Later that year the trio moved to the USA and settled in Jefferson County, Wisconsin by the Ladish Malting facility, where Roy was employed for many years. Ginny made many wonderful lifelong friendships, and enjoyed sending hand-written letters to all with cuts from the daily papers or other treasures. Her monthly lunch group (Sandy, Lois, Hanna and Vicky) gathered for years, sharing the news of life and laughing and crying together. Nature was always a part of her life. The Great Lakes (especially the north...

Lucille M. Pilgrim, 94, of Oconomowoc, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Riverview Assisted Living in Watertown. Lucille Meta Moldenhauer was born on May 25, 1927, daughter of Arnold and Esther (nee Heine) Moldenhauer. She was a 1945 graduate of Johnson Creek High School. On September 21, 1946, she was united in marriage to Merle Pilgrim at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in Farmington. Merle preceded her in death on March 21, 2002. Lucille had been employed as a cook and waitress at Zwieg's Grill in Watertown for over 22 years. She enjoyed bowling, gardening, and reading. Lucille was an avid Wisconsin sports fan. Above all, Lucille loved raising her children and spending time with...

Dale R. Dehne, 91, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Marquardt Health Center in Watertown. Dale Richard Dehne was born on December 9, 1930 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, the son of Franklin and Grace (nee Franke) Dehne. He was baptized on December 25, 1930. He attended St. John's Lutheran School in Ashippun and was confirmed in his faith on April 2, 1944. Dale graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1948. In high school, he was a very talented baseball player who also played for the Ashippun Platters. He served his country in the United States Army in Korea from 1951 - 1953 as part of the 37th Field Artillery, Second Division, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. On...

Gary F. Watterson, 69, of Oconomowoc passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born on May 5, 1952 in Watertown, the son of Edmund and Virginia (Diedrich) Watterson. He married the love of his life Caryl Stern on November 1, 1975 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sugar Island and the couple enjoyed 46 years of marriage. Gary proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1972 to 1977. He was a longtime member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He worked in construction for many years before becoming a produce market farmer which he grew to love very much. In his free time he enjoyed hunting and was talented woodworker craftsman....

Richard "Dick" Schumann, 79, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at HonorHealth in Scottsdale, Arizona following a brief illness. Born Richard Raye Schumann on March 3, 1942 in Watertown, Wisconsin, son of Raymond E. Schumann and Norma P. (Daugs) Schumann. Known as "Dick" to his friends, he graduated from Watertown High School in 1960 and pursued a degree in Engineering at Stout University in Wisconsin. He married Deanna K. Haessig in 1963 and began their family life in Watertown. He was employed at Lindberg Hevi-Duty in Watertown, Wisconsin for a short period of time before moving on to employment at Oven Systems, Inc.(OSI) in New Berlin, Wisconsin. In 2000, Dick, along...

Richard M. Smith, 93, of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 19, 2022. Gathering at St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church, W359 N8512, Brown Street, Oconomowoc, on Saturday, January 29, 2022, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. A Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 11:00 AM. For a full obituary please visit, www.krausefuneralhome.com.

Born to Eternal Life at the age of 85. Surrounded by her family, Lynne passed away peacefully on December 24th, 2021. Faithful wife to Dick for 62 years. Beloved Mother of Michael (Susan) Bickler Sr, Patricia (Daniel) Napgezek, and Marnie Bickler. Proud grandma of Michael (Melissa) Bickler, Nicholas (Brooke) Bickler, Elizabeth (Mark)Wilke , Amanda Bickler-Delker, Anthony (Emily) Bickler, Morgan Napgezek, William (Abigail) Napgezek, and Grace Napgezek. Adoring Great Grandma of Timothy Jon Jr, Lilianne, Taylor, Brooklyn, Reese, Emmerson, Charlotte, and Willow Lynne is preceded in death by her husband Dick and her son Paul Bickler. Lynne was a devoted wife, mother and grandma. Family meant...

Linda A. Baurichter, 73, of Lebanon, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the Watertown Regional Medical Center. Linda was born on April 18, 1948 in Marshfield, WI, the daughter of Arnold and Luella (Ladwig) Krauter. She married William Baurichter on May 26, 2001 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc and the couple enjoyed 20 years of marriage. Linda was an attentive mother and made everything that she touched beautiful. She worked at Bethesda Lutheran Homes as a supervisor of care givers until her retirement. In her free time she enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting, and had a love for animals her entire life. She was a hard worker, and would...

Ray Roy Bowling, 71, of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 following a brief illness at Watertown Regional Medical Center. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with Rev. Joel Free officiating. Military honors will follow the service at the funeral home. Relatives and friends may gather at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be held at St. Paul's Cemetery in Ixonia at a later date. Memorials would be appreciated to St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ixonia or Lakeside Lutheran High School in Lake Mills. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of...

MONONA - Ralph Gladbach, 90, of Monona, Wis., died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Madison. Ralph was born on Feb. 3, 1931, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Ralph married Rose Barner in 1958 and moved his young family to Oconomowoc in 1963 where he served his community on the City Planning Commission, as an adult supervisor for Boy Scout Troop 99, and as a clarinet player for the Legion Band. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time at 'the trailer up north'. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Rose; and his parents. He is survived by his children: Michael (Marian) of Salt Lake City, Utah, Bill...

Julia Rose Elizabeth Loppnow, 99, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Heritage Homes, her home since 2015. Julia "Julie" was born to Julia (nee Kling) Vollmer on May 17, 1922, at Trinity Hospital in Milwaukee. Her father, Otto Vollmer, passed away before she was born. Julia was united in marriage with Harold F Loppnow on September 19, 1942, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, South Milwaukee. Harold preceded her in death in 2005. On September 25, 1943, Julia as an employee (tool grinder) of the Kyle Corporation was awarded an Army-Navy "E" pin. The artillery ammunition manufacturing plant was recognized and presented with a pennant for excellence in war...

Julia Rose Elizabeth Loppnow, 99, of Watertown, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Heritage Homes, her home since 2015. Julia "Julie" was born to Julia (nee Kling) Vollmer on May 17, 1922, at Trinity Hospital in Milwaukee. Her father, Otto Vollmer, passed away before she was born. Julia was united in marriage with Harold F Loppnow on September 19, 1942, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, South Milwaukee. Harold preceded her in death in 2005. On September 25, 1943, Julia as an employee (tool grinder) of the Kyle Corporation was awarded an Army-Navy "E" pin. The artillery ammunition manufacturing plant was recognized and presented with a pennant for excellence in war...

Ruth Frances Shadof began the next part of her life's journey when she passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, at 91 years of age. Ruth was born on August 5, 1930, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to Earl and Marie Zittel, the oldest of two girls. She married Walter Shadof on June 17, 1950. The family lived in Milwaukee until they retired, and they built a home in rural Lebanon near Oconomowoc. Ruth and Wally loved to take family vacations in northern Wisconsin, take road trips around the U.S., and, when the children were grown, travel abroad with dear friends. Ruth was kind, supportive and loyal to family and friends when they faced illness or difficulties in life. She had the tenacity to...

Anita I. Eske, 91, of Juneau, formerly of Ashippun, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Clearview Nursing Home in Juneau. Anita Ida Schlage was born on October 16, 1930 to Walter and Loretta (nee Hoppe) Schlage in Ashippun, where she resided until 2015. On June 5, 1949, she was united in marriage to Harold C. Eske at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ashippun. Harold preceded her in death on January 15, 2008. During her life, in addition to helping care for her grandchildren, she worked at Oconomowoc Electroplating, Shorehaven, and was a custodian for St. John's Lutheran Church. Her interests included cooking, baking, sewing, gardening, reading, card paying, dartball, doing word...

On Wednesday, the 3rd of November 2021, in the year of the Lord, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, Jesus reached out his hand to Louann Kuehl and said, "Well done, good and faithful servant" at the age of 74, Louann passed away at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc (210 E. Pleasant St. Oconomowoc, WI 53066) with Rev. Lance O'Donnell and Rev. Jason Schockman officiating. Entombment will take place at Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia. Family and friends may gather at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials, if...

Leo Pius "Lee" Albrecht, age 95, died at his home on Silver Lake in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin on October 29, 2021. Lee was born July 14, 1926, in Berwick, North Dakota, and was the third oldest of the nine children of Emmanuel "Bill" and Regina (nee Miller) Albrecht. He lived on the family farm in Towner, North Dakota until leaving home for the US Navy after high school graduation. Returning from service in 1946 he met Mary Maxine Liming of Rugby, North Dakota, and "Lucky Lee" married her on his birthday, July 14, 1948. His beloved Maxine survives him along with their five children and spouses, Nancy (Curt) Waddell, Ellen (Tom) Diciaula, Julie (Tom) Toonen, Kent (Laura) Albrecht, and Peggy...

Leo Pius (Lee) Albrecht, age 95, died at his home on Silver Lake in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin on October 29, 2021. Lee was born July 14, 1926, in Berwick, North Dakota, and was the third oldest of the nine children of Emmanuel "Bill" and Regina (nee Miller) Albrecht. He lived on the family farm in Towner, North Dakota until leaving home for the US Navy after high school graduation. Returning from service in 1946 he met Mary Maxine Liming of Rugby, North Dakota, and "Lucky Lee" married her on his birthday, July 14, 1948. His beloved Maxine survives him along with their five children and spouses, Nancy (Curt) Waddell, Ellen (Tom) Diciaula, Julie (Tom) Toonen, Kent (Laura) Albrecht, and Peggy...

Barbara F. Thew, 82, of 913 Hickory Creek Dr, Oconomowoc, WI died Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Azura Memory Care, Oconomowoc, WI. Barb was born January 17, 1939 in Crandon, WI to Lionel & Josephine Minton. Barb had three sisters and many cousins she enjoyed being with throughout her life. She married Don Thew on March 7, 1964 and was happily married for 57 wonderful years. Barb started her career after graduating from Sturgeon Bay HS in 1957 by working for the VA in Washington, D.C. Barb returned to WI in 1959 and moved to Milwaukee to work for the VA where she met Don through a mutual acquaintance. Barb and Don raised three children in New Berlin before relocating to Okauchee...