Memorials
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Byron Johnson
1965-12-31 2014-10-13
Byron J. Johnson Obituary
Byron J. Johnson, 48 of Watertown, passed away peacefully at home with his family and friends by his side on Monday, October 13, 2014. Byron is survived by his siblings Joan Johnson, Bev. (Mark) Stiemke, Corinna (Chris) Baumann and Paul Johnson, nieces and nephews Alyssa Stiemke, Iris Johnson, Samantha Stiemke, Krysta Stiemke and Reece Baumann, special friends Hans (Debra) Christensen and their children T.J. and Travis Christensen. Byron is preceded in death by his parents Byron and Mae Johnson.
Byron was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers. He enjoyed classic movies, music, especially Bruce Springsteen, history, good foo...
Jamie Klappa
2024-06-04
James E. “Jamie” Klappa, age 58, of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024, at The Marquardt Skilled Nursing Facility in Watertown, Wisconsin.
He was preceded in death by his father, James C. Klappa, and his mother, Dorothy.
Jamie was the beloved husband of 32 years to Tammi, and the loving father of sons Jacob and Calvin, all of Oconomowoc. Jamie is further survived by brother Mike (Suzie) Mireau of Okauchee, sister Michele Mireau of Watertown, and brother Mark (Penny) Mireau of Watertown. He will be sadly missed by many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by a Service of Remembrance, on Fri...
Gerard Kysely
1965-10-21 2019-04-11
Gerard L. Kysely Obituary
Gerard L. "Bubba" Kysely, 53, lifetime resident of Okauchee, WI passed away of natural causes on Thursday April 11. Gerard is survived by his mother Colette (Chickie, nee Bethke) Kysely; His sisters and brothers: Cathy (John) Bonasera, Jane (Tom) Parulski, Christopher (Linda) Kysely, Joseph (Lynn) Kysely, Mary (Rich) Callahan, Lisa (Michael) Cronin, Mark (Terri) Kysely, Maria (GJ) Schneider, Fr. Andrew Kysely, Lucas (Judy) Kysely, and Sister Maria Vianney “Karen” Kysely O.P. He was an incredibly beloved uncle to many, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Gerard was preceded in death by his father, Winn Kysely.
Ge...
Marion (Mikki) McClure (Mueller)
1966-09-25 2021-12-29
Marion J. McClure
September 25, 1966 - December 29, 2021
Born September 25, 1966, Mikki was the loving daughter of Karl and Josephine Mueller. She is survived by her children Nicole (Kyle) McAtee and Claude (Jacki) Rollefson. Grandchildren Collin McAtee and Segar, Markham and Fern Rollefson. Mikki was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Karl Jr and Martin Mueller.
Mikki was a lifelong resident of Oconomowoc and Okauchee lake. She attended St Matthews Lutheran School in Oconomowoc and Oconomowoc High School. She loved the lake county area and its history. She served the community on the Nashotah and Okauchee volunteer fire department as a first...
Michael Murphy
1966-06-16 2019-08-11
Michael P. Murphy
June 16, 1966 — Aug. 11, 2019
Michael P. Murphy, age 53, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019. He was born on June 16, 1966.
Mike was survived by his parents, John and Virginia, “Jenny”; brother John; and sister Michele (Dave Torgerson).
Mike enjoyed reading, writing, music and movies, particularly science fiction. He was a freelance writer who published 17 books, short stories, poems and magazine articles.
Jim Preston
1965-12-08 2023-06-03
James "Jim" Grant Preston Obituary
James Grant Preston, age 57, passed away at Aurora Summit on Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born December 8, 1965, in Madison, WI.
Jim is survived by his wife Beth(Redman) and son Jon Preston of Oconomowoc, WI. He is further survived by his parents, Karen(Underdahl) and John Preston of Bonita Springs, FL, his siblings:Sue Gerritsen(Mike), Harmony Holder(Jim), Wendy Rinehart, John Preston(Lisa), and Angel Millikin(Scott), as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Jim was a former Alderman in Oconomowoc. Jim was also a Past Master of Freemasonry Masonic Lodge 42 in Oconomowoc.
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Dave Rupnow
1966-03-16 1989-12-17
David Paul Rupnow
16 Mar 1966
Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA
Death
17 Dec 1989 (aged 23)
Burial
La Belle Cemetery
Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA
Pat Schroeder
1966-09-20 2024-03-22
Patrick Charles Schroeder, at the age of 57, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, in Lebanon, OR with family by his side.
He was born on September 20, 1966, in Oconomowoc, WI son of Richard and Bonnie Schroeder.
Flag Obits
He joined the Navy in 1985 and traveled all over the world. After proudly serving over 20 years he retired as a Navy veteran.
He enjoyed cooking and hunting and being with family and friends and helping them any chance he could.
Survivors include his wife, Tamara (Pollack) Schroeder; his mother-in-law Linda JoJo (Back) Pollack; his two sons, Christopher and Anthony; stepdaughter Kristen (Hayes) Montgomery...
Cindy Cernohous (Schwibinger)
1966-11-21 2018-12-13
Cindy Ann Cernohous Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce Cindy Ann Cernohous, of Sammamish, WA, passed away on Thursday afternoon, December 13, 2018 at her home due to natural causes. Cindy was 52 when Jesus called her to heaven. Cindy was born on November 21, 1966 in Oconomowoc, WI, the daughter of Art and Mary (Collenburg) Schwibinger. She graduated from Oconomowoc High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She married her fellow UW Marching Band alumnus Paul Cernohous on Okauchee Lake in 2002 and was raising her son, Luke, with whom she was blessed in 2008. Music was a central part to her life, from her involvement in several ensembles in high school, earnin...
TImothy Treichel
1966-10-24 2003-03-03
Timothy N Treichel
Birth
24 Oct 1966
Death
3 Mar 2003 (aged 36)
Burial
Summit Cemetery