Lake Country Now

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Geraldine "Geri" H. Schuster, age 82 of Hartland, passed peacefully into God's loving arms on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Geri was born November 7, 1939, in Tilden, WI, the daughter of Gregor and Elsie (Eder) Meinen. She graduated from Bloomer High School in 1957. She raised her family in Chippewa Falls and Ridgeland, WI with Darold Schuster whom she married in 1959, and they enjoyed 23 years of marriage and remained friends until his passing in 2016. She was a very active member at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Barron, WI, participated in many school activities and worked seasonally during tax time at Farmers State Bank. She cared for her ailing mother...

Herbert "Herb" A. Reichwald, age 96 of Dousman, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Herb was born on November 16, 1925 to the late August and Olga (Moser) Reichwald in Gillett. He spent his childhood in Gillett and attended Gillett High School. At age 17, Herb enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a part of the 596 Airborne Group and served in Italy, France, Belgium, and Germany. Herb was on his way to the Pacific when the war ended and was honorably discharged a few months after the war. He often said "I wouldn't take a million dollars for the experience, but I wouldn't give two cents to do it again!" Herb married Marie Sack on July 26, 1947 in Milwaukee. He owned...

Marjorie Ethel Rademan was born on December 11, 1931 in the town of Merton to Arthur and Florence Rademan. She grew up on her parents' farm on Highway K with her older sister and two younger brothers. She attended a one-room schoolhouse at Swallow School and graduated from Hartland High School in 1949. In time, she met her husband Alvin, through her sister, Dorothy and her brother-in-law, Erwin. This was unique as Marjorie and Dorothy were sisters and Alvin and Erwin were brothers. They were married on May 20, 1956 and welcomed three children, Keith, Kevin, and Jean. Their children enjoy a special relationship with their "double cousins". Throughout her lifetime, Marjorie worked numerous...

Martin Gyorgy, of Sussex, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at the age of 93 years. Beloved husband of Olga for 66 years. Wonderful papa to Mary (John) Zolinski and Marty Gyorgy. Grandfather to Christopher (Amanda) Hauglie, Marty (Bonnie) Gyorgy, Adam (Amber) Zolinski and Amy Zolinski. Great-grandfather to Caleb, Leah, Jonah, Brooklyn, Marty and Cooper. Martin was born in Hungary and after World War II moved to Germany. Martin then immigrated to the United States in the 1950's where he met Olga in New Jersey. Martin and Olga were married in New Jersey and moved to Wisconsin where they set their roots and raised a family. Martin enjoyed road trips with the family to National Parks,...

Leslie "Les" J. Clemans, 73, of Jefferson, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Jefferson Memory Care. Leslie Joseph Clemans was born on February 21, 1947 in Oconomowoc, the son of Floyd and Ellen (nee Gurlie) Clemans. He was a 1965 graduate of Oconomowoc High School. He then attended UW-Whitewater where he received his Bachelor's in Education. He taught at Park Lawn Elementary School in Oconomowoc. He also worked at Lake & Country Tire of Oconomowoc and substitute taught at numerous local schools. Les served in the United States National Guard. He enjoyed playing softball, especially pitching in league softball. Les is survived by his children, Jamie Clemans and Tyler Clemans;...

Oliver "Ollie" Christian, age 95, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lebanon with Rev. David Phillips officiating. Burial will be at Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia. Visitation will be at Hafemeister Funeral Home on Friday evening from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Immanuel Lutheran Church Elevator Fund or the charity of one's choice. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the...

Donald H. Stendel, 81, of Sullivan, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his home. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at twelve noon at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Rome with Rev. Mike Mannisto officiating. Burial took place in the parish cemetery. Memorials, if desired, would be appreciated to St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Rome or the charity of one's choice. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Donald Henry Stendel was born on March 8, 1938 in Concord, the son of Arthur and Helena (nee Thoemke) Stendel. He was a 1956 graduate of Johnson Creek High...

Jodi M. Kleibel, nee Orlando, of Cedarburg, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at age 51. She was born December 4, 1967 in Silver Spring, Maryland to Frederick and Caryl Orlando. Jodi married Christopher Kleibel on July 15, 1995. Jodi was a devoted kindergarten teacher to hundreds of children whose first school experience was in her classroom at McLane Elementary in West Bend, where she taught for 29 years. Though she had no children of her own, her home was always filled with her students' photos and drawings. After a liver transplant in 2004, Jodi expressed her renewed joy in life through volunteer work with the Wisconsin Organ Donor Network. Every day was a gift...

Died: Wed. Apr 10, 2019 Funeral Mass: Fri. Apr 26, 2PM, St. Paul Catholic Church, S38W31602 Wern Way, Waukesha, WI. Visitation: 12-2PM at church until Mass. www.nitardyfuneralhome.com