Obituaries

Robert "Bob" Gray Betzer

Robert "Bob" Gray Betzer

Jun 5, 2026

Robert Gray Betzer passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026 with two of his closest friends who had made the last three years of his life especially meaningful. Bob, the second child of Robert Sterling Betzer & Marjorie Louise Gray Betzer, was born on May 22,1944 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin and raised in Delavan, where he spent his life. He graduated...

Joan Mary Siegler

Joan Mary Siegler

Aug 20, 2026

Joan M. Siegler, age 78, of Elkhorn, WI, died on Thursday, August 20, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Joan was born on June 10, 1948, in Greenfield, WI, the daughter of the late Gerald and Marilyn (Jeffords) Cramer. Joan married Gerald D. Siegler on February 19, 1966. They raised their family and spent a lifetime making cherished memories together until his...

William "Bill" Charles Holtz

William "Bill" Charles Holtz

Aug 18, 2026

William “Bill” C. Holtz age 85 of Elkhorn died at home on Tuesday August 18, 2026. Bill was born in Elgin, IL on August 21, 1940; son of the late William A. and Helen M. (Dammyer) Holtz. Bill was a proud and hard-working dairy farmer, raising and tending to his own heard of dairy cows for many years at his...

Rhinehart J. Lintonen

Rhinehart J. Lintonen

Aug 17, 2026

Rhinehart John Lintonen, age 76, of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, passed away at home on Monday, August 17, 2026. Born on August 2, 1950, in Ironwood, Michigan, to the late Edwin and Helvi (Rajala) Lintonen, he married his loving wife of over 51 years, Roberta, in Middleton, Wisconsin. 

A proud veteran, Rhinehart served his country in the Michigan National Guard's Signal Corps and...

Robert K. Bartelson

Robert K. Bartelson

Aug 16, 2026

Robert K. Bartelson, age 91 of Elkhorn, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026. He was born on December 16, 1934, and was the son of Herbert and Theresa (Schinke) Bartelson. He was united in marriage to his loving wife, Marjorie Bartelson, on October 27, 1956, in Elkhorn, WI. They were married for 64 beautiful years until her passing in...

Alex J. Diedrich

Alex J. Diedrich

Aug 13, 2026

Alex J. Diedrich, 28, of Delavan, WI., passed away on August 13th, 2026, leaving us far to soon. Born on January 26th, 1998, in Burlington, WI., to his parents John Diedrich, and Patricia Staley. Alex brought immense joy, laughter, and light to everyone around him.

Alex had a passion for playing video games, it was a great way to connect with...

Birdell "Burly" J Brellenthin

Birdell "Burly" J Brellenthin

Aug 13, 2026

Birdell John “Burly” Brellenthin died peacefully on the evening of August 13, 2026 in his apartment at Ridgestone Terrace, Elkhorn.

Burly was born July 17,1925, in Elkhorn WI, the first child of John Albert Frederick and Norma Mae (Johnson) Brellenthin. He spent his entire life in Lake Geneva and attended local schools there. He graduated in 1943 and was the last...

Kathleen P. Griebel

Kathleen P. Griebel

Aug 13, 2026

Kathleen P. Griebel, of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the age of 89.

Kathleen was born on August 26, 1936, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, to John and Alice Rohleder. She grew up in Elkhorn alongside her sister, Jeanne Hoffman (Rohleder), and remained deeply connected to the community throughout her life.

Kathleen shared 38 years of marriage with her...

Matthew J. Cummings

Matthew J. Cummings

Aug 6, 2026

Matthew John Cummings, 67, of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 6th, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Ginny (Polnow), and children, Michael, Brian, and Madelyn. 

Matt was born to James Gordon Cummings and Bernadette (Smith) Cummings on July 9th, 1959, in Waukegan. He graduated from Marian Central Catholic High School in 1977, where he...

Arlynn J. Shaw

Arlynn J. Shaw

Aug 6, 2026

Arlynn J. Shaw, 60, of Genoa City, WI., passed away on August 6th, 2026 surrounded by love and family. Arlynn was born in Appleton, WI., on Christmas day, 1965, to her parents Ernest, and Rosemary (Drexler) Feavel. Arlynn was united in marriage to her late husband Alan Shaw.

Arlynn was a wife, a mother, and a grandmother, but she especially loved...

Edward C. Moder III

Edward C. Moder III

Aug 5, 2026

Edward C. Moder III of Twin Lakes, WI., passed away at home with his loving wife by his side on August 5th, 2026. Ed was born in Chicago, IL., on June 18th, 1945, to his parents Edward Jr., and Margaret (Kelly) Moder. Ed married the love of his life Connie VanTreeck on June 7th, 1969 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church...

Joycelyn K. Reszler

Joycelyn K. Reszler

Aug 4, 2026

Joycelyn K. Reszler, 83 of Clinton, WI formerly of Ashland, WI, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Alden Meadow Park. She was born April 1, 1943, in IL, the daughter of the late Fredrick and Maxine (Phegley) Ramig. Joycelyn was united in marriage to Edward P. Reszler on March 28, 1981, in Waukegan, IL. In her younger years,...

Brenda L Thompson

Brenda L Thompson

Aug 3, 2026

Brenda Lee Thompson, 58, of Janesville, passed away peacefully on August 3rd, 2026. Brenda was born on January 17, 1968.

Brenda served in the Navy from 1988 to 1993, and she graduated from the University of Whitewater with a bachelor’s degree in business in 2023. She also worked at the USDA in Madison WI.

Brenda is survived by her Uncle Charles (Laura)...

Marianne H. Cannestra

Marianne H. Cannestra

Aug 3, 2026

Marianne Cannestra peacefully passed away on August 3, 2026, in Madison, WI, just prior to her 92nd birthday. The oldest child of the late Marion and Elizabeth (Skubal) Smrz, she was born August 16, 1934, in Milwaukee, WI. Marianne obtained her B.A. in Elementary Education from the Wisconsin State College-Milwaukee. She was united in marriage with Joseph Cannestra on June...

Anne M. Johnston

Anne M. Johnston

Aug 3, 2026

Anne M. Johnston, 64, of Twin Lakes, WI., passed away on August 3rd, 2026, at Hospice Alliance, in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Anne was born in Joliet, IL., on September 26th, 1961, to her parents, John, and Barbara (Rocush) Hickey. Anne married the love of her life Tom Johnston on December 3rd, 1983 at La Salette Missionaries, in Twin Lakes, WI.

Anne...

Zailyn Martinez Mendoza

Zailyn Martinez Mendoza

Aug 1, 2026

Zailyn Martinez Mendoza, was born sleeping on August 1, 2026. She is the daughter of Carlos Martinez and Lidiana Mendoza. Though she was born into eternal life, she filled our hearts with love and joy during the time she was with us.

Zailyn is survived by her parents, Carlos and Lidiana and many other beloved family members

A Mass of Christian burial...

Steven M Lacny

Steven M Lacny

Aug 1, 2026

Steven M. Lacny age 69 of Twin Lakes, WI died at home surrounded by his family on  Saturday August 1, 2026. He was born on May 19, 1957 in Chicago, IL. The son of the late Mitchell and Theresa (Ulatowski) Lacny jr. In 1963 he moved to Twin Lakes, WI and attended Wilmot High School where he graduated from in...

Mary Ann Trussler

Mary Ann Trussler

Jul 30, 2026

Mary Ann Trussler, age 86, of Darien, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 1, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, Mary Ann was the daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Barszcz) Cnota. She built a successful career as an IT Accounting Specialist with Mesirow Financial, where she worked until...

Valerie Anne Rithamel (Malin)

Valerie Anne Rithamel (Malin)

Jul 29, 2026

Valerie Anne Rithamel (Malin) born 7/6/1966 – passed 7/29/2026

Faithful daughter, loving protective mother, selfless sister, giving friend

Valerie Anne went to be with Jesus after a two-and-a-half year battle with Stage 4 esophageal cancer. Sweet Valerie never smoked nor drank, and the aggressive cancer was random and rare. She fought hard until the very end and didn’t want to leave her...

Sarah J. Ballman

Sarah J. Ballman

Jul 29, 2026

Sarah J. Ballman, 50 of East Troy, WI, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, surrounded by her family at Aurora Zilber Hospice in Wauwatosa, WI. She was born on July 30, 1975, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Glen and Judith (Seifert) Suttman. Sarah graduated from Muskego High School. She went on to earn two associate’s degrees from Gateway...