Stephen A. Warner

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen “Steve” Andrew Warner, 73, of Silver Lake, Wisconsin. Stephen passed away on November 1, 2026, at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Born in Chicago, Illinois on June 18, 1953, to Robert and Dolores Warner, Stephen graduated from high school in 1971 and served as a Marine from 1971 to 1974. Among his many adventures, he had a passion for hunting and fishing, enjoyed spending time with his family, and possessed a world-class sweet tooth. In his professional endeavors, Stephen most notably worked as a carpenter in Chicago and was also a hunting guide with his dog, Gunner, at Upland Bay in Richmond, with his work once being featured in the long-running television show, MidWest Outdoors.

Stephen was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Joe. He is survived by his life partner of 36 years, Judy Cota; his stepson, Christian Cota and wife Jennifer; his grandchildren, Eli Halwas and partner Taylor Blohm, Cassandra Mishler, Jesse Albert and wife Karlee, Kelly Applegate, Colden Applegate, and Ashley Cota; his great-grandchildren Delilah Halwas-Nardi and May Albert; his siblings Christine, Rob, and Claudia; along with nieces and nephews.

Services to honor Stephen’s life will take place at a later date in the spring of 2027 at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, Wisconsin.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Stephen to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.Wounded Warrior Project.

We at Haase-Lockwood and Associates are honored to have served the Warner family.