Obituaries

Frank A. Eames

Frank A. Eames

Jan 7, 2026

Frank A. Eames, 96, of Elkhorn, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Holton Manor. He was born August 30, 1929, in Elkhorn, the son of Claude (Mud) and Alene (Desing) Eames. He was educated in the Elkhorn school system, graduating in the EHS Class of 1947, and then graduated from Beloit College in the Class of 1951.

Frank served in the...

Anthony Luis Castelluzzo-Alvarez

Anthony Luis Castelluzzo-Alvarez

Jan 5, 2026

Anthony Luis Castelluzzo-Alvarez, born on October 30, 1972, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, passed away  on January 5, 2026, in McHenry, Illinois. The son of Luis and Patricia (Di Chiria) Alvarez.  

Anthony dedicated his life to the things he cherished most, including his passion for riding his beloved Harley Davidson motorcycle, and the countless memories made along the journey.  He worked for Guardian...

John R. Doebert

John R. Doebert

Dec 26, 2025

John R. Doebert, 70, of Elkhorn WI., passed away on Friday, December 26th, 2025, at Aurora Sumit hospital in Waukesha, WI. He was born December 6th, 1955, in Elkhorn, WI., the son of Martin, and Betty (Lauderdale) Doebert. John was united in marriage to his late wife Debbie (Haegnow) on November 8th, 1980 in Woodstock, IL.

John will be remembered for...

Patricia Ann Smiley

Patricia Ann Smiley

Jan 3, 2026

Patricia A. Smiley, 87 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Holton Manor. She was born May 6, 1938, in Elkhorn, WI, the daughter of the late Ralph and Leona (Buchberger) Collins. Patricia was born and raised in Elkhorn, WI. She had hoped of being a nurse and attended school in Milwaukee. That is where she...

Gary L Grolle

Gary L Grolle

Dec 28, 2025

Gary L. Grolle, 81, passed away on December 28, 2025.  He was born on September 12, 1944 in Bowling Green, Ohio to Arnold and Katherine (Brown) Grolle. A dedicated son and husband, Gary leaves behind a legacy marked by his profound contributions to both his community and his profession. On December 24, 1967 (Christmas Eve) in Perrysburg, Ohio he was...

Jeffrey A Kruzan

Jeffrey A Kruzan

Dec 24, 2025

Jeffrey Austin Kruzan, born on May 27, 1959, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home in Muskego, Wisconsin, on December 24, 2025. He was surrounded by his beloved family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Jeffrey was a dedicated family man, lovingly survived by his wife, Brenda (Princl), and their three children, Bill, Mark, and Ciara. He was...

Kenneth J. Arber

Kenneth J. Arber

Jan 1, 2026

Kenneth J. Arber, 88, of Genoa City, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Burr Oak Manor, in Genoa City, WI.

Kenneth was born on September 9, 1937 in Depew, New York to Roy and Josephine (Bork) Arber. On October 11, 1958, he married the love of his life, Alice (Zylius) with whom he enjoyed 67 wonderful years...

Robert Donald Reed

Robert Donald Reed

Nov 30, 2025

Robert D. Reed, 82, of Elkhorn, formerly of Williams Bay, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 6, 1943, in Elkhorn, WI, the son of the late Robert and Frances (Fell) Reed. Bob worked at Rohm Haas for 32 years until his retirement in 2002. Bob was united in marriage to Kathleen...

Joseph Michael Varhula

Joseph Michael Varhula

Jan 4, 2026

Joseph Michael Varhula, age 87, of Fontana, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at Vintage on the Ponds in Delavan, Wisconsin. Born on September 15, 1938, in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, Joe was the cherished son of John and Anna (Popovich) Varhula.

Joe was proud to serve his country in the United States Air Force, embodying the values of dedication...

Jerry A Rithamel

Jerry A Rithamel

Dec 30, 2025

Jerry Alvin Rithamel, 82, of Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, went peacefully to be with the Lord on December 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 15,1943, in Elmhurst, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Rithamel and Alvin Rithamel; his beloved daughter, Cathryn Rithamel; and his nephew, Carl Oehler.He is survived by his cherished...

Donald "Smoke" T Bauer

Donald "Smoke" T Bauer

Dec 29, 2025

Donald "Smoke" T. Bauer, a devoted family man and spirited traveler, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 29, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on January 6, 1938, in Richland Center, Wisconsin, Donald was known for his unwavering commitment to both his family and his passions throughout his distinguished life. The son of Arnold and Josephine (Havlik)...

Nicholas G Murphy

Nicholas G Murphy

Dec 29, 2025

Nicholas G. Murphy, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away on December 29, 2025, at the age of 67 in Lady Lake, Florida. Born on January 14, 1958, in Racine, Wisconsin, Nicholas lived a life devoted to his family, his work, and the community he so cherished.

On April 23, 1983, Nicholas married his soulmate, Melodee nee...

Terry L Goodman

Terry L Goodman

Dec 28, 2025

Terry L. Goodman, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, at the age of 73 in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. Born on December 6, 1952, in North Carolina.

A proud member of the United States Navy, Terry served his country with honor, embodying the dedication and spirit that defined his character. Following his military service, he became a great drywaller and had...

Ernest T. Bulow

Ernest T. Bulow

Dec 24, 2025

Ernest T. Bulow, 92 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Holton Manor. Ernest was born April 18, 1933. On September 29, 1961, he was united in marriage to Pearl E. Parry in Springfield, IL. Together they raised five children, and Ernie worked as a truck driver throughout the years. He proudly served in the...

Jane "Jayne" M. Hagen

Jane "Jayne" M. Hagen

Dec 24, 2025

Jane “Jayne” M. Hagen, age 70, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She was born on July 29, 1955, in Elkhorn, WI, the daughter of the late Orvin “Bud” and Mary Ann (Lackas) Bromeland. She was united in marriage to her loving husband, Ronald Hagen, on February 20, 2000. She worked for Walworth County Human Services...

Ann M. Sheehy

Ann M. Sheehy

Dec 23, 2025

Ann M. Sheehy, 84 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Geneva Lake Manor. She was born March 13, 1941, in Eau Claire, WI, the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary (Wolf) Sheehy. Ann devoted her life as a librarian working with Elkhorn School District, Lakeland School, and Gateway Technical College. Ann loved and cherished...

William H. Lehner

William H. Lehner

Dec 15, 2025

William “Bill” H. Lehner, 70 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at his home. He was born March 12, 1955, in Jacksonville, WI, the son of the late George and Eunice (Moratz) Lehner. Bill was united in marriage to Mary Bromeland on May 21, 1977, in Elkhorn, WI. Bill started his career as a history teacher...

Daniel S. Seymour

Daniel S. Seymour

Dec 13, 2025

Daniel Stuart Seymour was born in Elkhorn, WI on July 7th, 1929. He lived in Elkhorn until his death on December 12, 2025. His father William Lester Seymour was a prominent attorney and community member who died young, leaving his mother Esther a strong matriarch who led the family of 5 children. Dan took on many jobs to help support...

Donald "Donnie" S. Wolfram

Donald "Donnie" S. Wolfram

Dec 11, 2025

Donald “Donnie” S. Wolfram, age 80, of East Troy, WI, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. He was born on December 30, 1944, in Watertown, WI. The son of the late Francis and Gladys (Krogan) Wolfram. Donnie and his wife, Joan (Braun) Wolfram were united in marriage in Waukegan, IL, on November 12, 1968....

Lois Marie Lewis

Lois Marie Lewis

Dec 10, 2025

Lois M. Lewis, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 9, 1932, in Minnesota, the daughter of the late George and Minnie (Richter) Jacobsen. She was united in marriage to her first husband Laurel Newman on July 15, 1955; after Laurel’s passing she was remarried to Chuck Lewis...