Obituaries

Linda J. Noltze

Linda J. Noltze

Jun 12, 2026

Linda J. Noltze, age 78, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 15, 1948, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Gene and Joyce (Hofmann) Hess. She was united in marriage to her loving husband, John Noltze on September 21, 1969, at St. John’s in Menominee...

Wayne George Grabowski

Wayne George Grabowski

Jul 1, 2026

Wayne G. Grabowski age 78 of Elkhorn, WI died on Wednesday July 1, 2026, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center of Elkhorn, WI. Wayne was born on September 19, 1947, son of the late George and Veronica (Zukowski) Grabowski. Wayne married Christine Kot on October 23, 1981, and shared 45 years and memories together. Wayne was in sales and worked proudly...

Genevieve M Jensen

Genevieve M Jensen

Jun 30, 2026

Genevieve M. Jensen, age 84, of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at her home on June 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 19, 1941, in Burlington, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Spieker) May. She spent her early life in Burlington where she attended St. Mary's Catholic Schools. On September 21,...

Linda K. Schmitt

Linda K. Schmitt

Jun 30, 2026

Linda K. Schmitt, age 77, of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. She was born on February 27, 1949, in Readstown, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Drake) Akright.

Linda found joy in the simple things in life. She loved gardening, spending time outdoors, playing bocce ball, fishing in the creek, and creating beautiful floral...

Jacqueline A Rathbun

Jacqueline A Rathbun

Jun 28, 2026

Jacqueline A. Rathbun born November 13, 1937, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother  left this world on June 28, 2026 in Merrill, Wisconsin at the age of 88.  Jackie lived a rich life with love, work and many cherished memories. Jackie was married for over 70 years on September 17, 1955 to Douglas H Rathbun.  Doug "Sug" the love...

Bonnie K. Lynn

Bonnie K. Lynn

Jun 28, 2026

Bonnie K. Lynn, 90 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Gardens at Ridgestone. She was born on November 11, 1935, the daughter of the late Grant and Mildred McMillin. She was united in marriage to Eugene E. Lynn on March 31, 1951, in Lake Geneva, WI. Together, they owned and operated Ralph’s Steakhouse in...

Donna J Holmstrom

Donna J Holmstrom

Jun 26, 2026

Donna J. Holmstrom age 82 of Twin Lakes, WI passed away peacefully at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI on June 26, 2026. She was born on October 26, 1943 to the late Russell and Bernice (Peterson) Ehlert. Donna lived in many places in the Wilmot area, settling in Twin Lakes for most of her life.

She married her high school...

Patricia A. Nemeth

Patricia A. Nemeth

Jun 24, 2026

Patricia A. Nemeth, 85 of Williams Bay, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. She was born July 6,1940, in San Jose, CA, the daughter of the late Arthur and Grace (Larsen) Olson. Patrica was united in marriage to Walter J. Nemeth. Patricia moved many times throughout her life and was an expert organizer and home decorator. She was loving...

Steven E. Witkowski

Steven E. Witkowski

Jun 24, 2026

Steven E. Witkowski, 70, of Twin Lakes, WI., passed away at home, on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026. Steven was born in Chicago, IL., on February 29 th , 1956, to his parents Walter, and Delores (Endre) Witkowski.

Steven loved many things in life, but nothing more than his family. He enjoyed time spent together at family gatherings, where he was always...

John T Paleka

John T Paleka

Jun 24, 2026

With heavy hearts and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of John T. Paleka, who peacefully left us on June 24, 2026, in Burlington, Wisconsin. Born on July 10, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, John was the beloved son of the late Thomas and Grgica "Gertrude" (Karaban) Paleka. His life, spanning nearly a century, was marked by...

Richard N. Nelson

Richard N. Nelson

Jun 23, 2026

Richard N. Nelson, 89, of Kenosha County, WI., passed away on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, at the Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, WI. Richard was born in Bristol, WI., on June 28th, 1936 to his parents Nemer, and Emma (Schaumberg) Nelson. He was united in marriage to his childhood sweet heart Joan (Schwenn) Nelson, who passed away in 2007.

Richard was...

Dennis "Denny" Ketterhagen

Dennis "Denny" Ketterhagen

Jun 21, 2026



“Don’t let the old man in, I wanna live me some more…” — Toby Keith

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Toby Keith once sang about a man who simply refused to let the old man in. Those who knew Denny didn’t need to hear the song — they just had to know him.

He was born to Andrew, and Eleanor (Neinhaus) Ketterhagen, on April 21st, 1948 in...

Jerry "Woody" Wood Jr

Jerry "Woody" Wood Jr

Jun 21, 2026

Jerry "Woody" Wood Jr., 54, of Trevor, WI, passed away on June 21, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loved ones after losing his battle to cancer. He was born on December 3, 1971, in Fayetteville, NC. On June 13, 1998, he married the love of his life, Dawn Puzek, in Waukegan, IL, beginning 28 years of marriage filled...

John Andrew Hohlfelder

John Andrew Hohlfelder

Jun 19, 2026

Celebrating the Life of John Andrew Hohlfelder

John Andrew Hohlfelder, a man of profound integrity, boundless dedication, and unwavering love for his family, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 19, 2026, surrounded by the family he so fiercely loved and protected. He was 76 years old.

Born on December 17, 1949, in Highland Park, Illinois, to Ronald and Rosemary...

Steven L McGregor

Steven L McGregor

Jun 18, 2026

Steven "Steve" McGregor

Steven "Steve" McGregor, 55, passed away on June 18, 2026, after courageously battling multiple illnesses for six years.

Steve was born on April 4, 1971, at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois, the youngest of six children. He spent most of his life in the Twin Lakes, Wisconsin area, where he became known for his love of the...

Judy L. Meyer

Judy L. Meyer

Jun 16, 2026

Judy L. Meyer, 65 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. She was born February 6, 1961, the daughter of late Dallas and Nora (Cummings) Kuhnke. Judy enjoyed playing cards with her family and friends.

Judy is survived by her two sons, Matthew and Phillip Meyer, one grandson, Ashton Gefvert, five siblings, Steve...

Diana "Dee" Wild

Diana "Dee" Wild

Jun 14, 2026

Diana “Dee” Wild, 86 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. She was born October 8, 1939, in Gays Mills, WI, the daughter of the late Melvin and Winifred (Rueblin) Dexter. Dee graduated from Badger High School with Class of 1958 in Lake Geneva, WI. She was united in marriage to Stuart...

Ronald Harry Grair

Ronald Harry Grair

Jun 12, 2026

Ronald “Ron” H. Grair of Delavan, WI passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday June 12, 2026. Ron was born on January 27, 1946; son of the late Harry and Edna (Hase) Grair.

Ron was a 1964 graduate of DDHS and from there served in the Army from 1965 to 1966 as a Comm Specialist serving his...

Michael "Mike" J. Sweeney

Michael "Mike" J. Sweeney

Jun 11, 2026

Michael “Mike” J. Sweeney, age 68, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones, after fighting cancer for fourteen months. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts to John and Valecia (Zalesky) Sweeney. He was united in marriage to his loving wife, Mary (Lucas) Sweeney on May 16, 1981, in Fontana, WI. They were married for...

Barbara J Gile

Barbara J Gile

Jun 11, 2026

Barbara J. Gile, born on March 8, 1960, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of dedication, warmth, and community involvement that profoundly touched the lives of many.

Barbara devoted over 30 years of her life to the Lakeland Little Learners Preschool, where her commitment to nurturing and educating young children made a lasting impact. Her...