Obituaries

Aug 7, 2018

Thomas Arnold Gehrke age 69, peacefully rode into his final sunset on August 7, 2018.  He was born on June 8, 1949 in Woodstock, IL, the son of the late Arnold and Virginia (Jagodzinski) Gehrke.  He graduated from Badger High School in 1967 and then served in the National Guard.  He resided in Walworth for 23 years with his...

Aug 7, 2018

George R. Paulsen, 89, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at his Elkhorn, WI home. He was born July 29, 1929 in Denver, CO, the son of the late George R. and May (Bielas) Paulsen.  George graduated from the University of Wisconsin and quickly married the love of his life, Patricia Knuese, on September 14, 1953 in Madison,...

Aug 6, 2018

Dorothy M. Ceremuga age 98, of Rifle, CO. and formally of Twin Lakes, WI passed away peacefully at the E. Dene Moore Care Center in Rifle, CO on August 6, 2018.  She was born on July 25, 1920 in Chicago, IL.  The daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Wesolowski) Willis.   She was united in marriage to John Joseph...

Aug 6, 2018

Clarence W. Kreft, 93 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn.  He was born April 9, 1925 in Illinois, the son of Herman and Alice (Mathis) Kreft.  He was raised and worked on the family farm. Clarence later worked as a polisher for Holton Band Instruments. He was an active member of...

Aug 5, 2018

Donna Parker, 76 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn. She was born January 10, 1942 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Ronald and Mildred (Willet) Webber. Donna married Robert "Bob" Parker on September 24, 1960 in Yates City, IL. She worked for Keefe Real Estate for 24 years....

Aug 5, 2018

Theodore Ray Johnson age 3 died tragically Sunday August 5, 2018.   Theo was born on May 15, 2015 in Libertyville, IL.  The son of Shane and Jessica (Clough) Johnson.

"My Theodore" made everyone laugh and everyone loved to be around him with his gorgeous smile and joyful laughter.  He loved music and dancing.   He loved the Power...

Aug 4, 2018

Elvia Barrera, 77, formerly of Delavan, WI died Saturday August 4, 2018 at Holton Manor Nursing Home Elkhorn, WI.  Arrangements are pending at Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home and Crematory Elkhorn, WI.

Aug 3, 2018

Josef Farkaschek, age 95 of Genoa City, WI, died Friday Aug. 3, 2018 at the Atrium Post Acute Care of Williams Bay, WI.

Josef was born on July 18, 1923 in Yugoslavia the son of the late Franz and Maria Andraschek Farkaschek.  On April 25, 1950, at City Hall in Austria, Joseph was united in marriage to...

Aug 2, 2018

Carmen M. Versteegh, 85 of Elkhorn, WI, died Thursday, August 2, 2018 at her home in Elkhorn. She was born January 28, 1933 in New York City, NY, the daughter of the late Mario and Alexandrina (Mercado) Romano. Carmen graduated high school from Julliard in New York City studying music and art.  She went on to New York University...

Aug 1, 2018

Norwin A. "Norm" Watson, age 93 of Lake Geneva, WI, died Wednesday morning, August 1, 2018 at Geneva Lake Manor.

Norwin Arl Watson was born on April 10, 1925 in Medford, WI, the son of the late Roberts Lawson and May Elsa Draeger Watson.  On February 8, 1947 in Genoa City, WI, Norm was united in marriage...

Jul 28, 2018

Douglas F. Miller age 57 of Twin Lakes, WI, Passed away peacefully July 28, 2018 at his home.  He was born in Burlington, WI, On November 16, 1960.  The son of Frederick (Doris Hamholm) Miller Jr.   On October 6, 1984 at Peace Lutheran Church in Wilmot, WI, He was united in marriage to Kathy Zarnstorff.   He worked for 24...

Jul 25, 2018

Margaret E. "Margot" Williams, age 63, pf the Village of Bloomfield, WI (Pell Lake), was Welcomed Home on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at her home in Pell Lake.

The former Margaret Eulalia Villarreal was born on November 4, 1954 in Texas, the daughter of th elate Rafael and Margarita Ortiz Villarreal.  On August 8, 2003, Margot was...

Jul 24, 2018

Nancy P. Rawlins, age 88, of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away Tuesday morning, July 24, 2018 at Paradise Park Assisted Living and Memory Care in Fox Lake, IL.

The former Nancy Phyllis Rasmussen was born on March 1, 1930 in the home of her parents, the late Frank and Alma M. Mork Rasmussen in the Town of...

Jul 22, 2018

Thomas G. Richtfort age 75 of Arlington Heights, IL. Died July 22, 2018.   He was born in Chicago, IL.  on February 6, 1943 the son of the late Edward and Anne (Jakicic) Richtfort.

Tom worked as the Assistant Marketing Manager for Symons Concrete Forming.  He enjoyed spending time traveling and reading.

Tom is survived by...

Jul 20, 2018

Lorraine B. Letarte age 94 of Elkhorn, WI died on Friday July 20, 2018 surrounded by her family.  Lorraine was born on August 26, 1923, daughter of the late Homer and Alice (Maier) Guimond.  Lorraine married Francois Letarte on November 11, 1944 and raised their family together until the time of his passing in 2011.  Lorraine has lived in...

Jul 20, 2018

Kimberlee S. Morton nee Pulizzano died July 20, 2018.  She was born in Chicago, IL on June 6, 1957.   The daughter of Vincent Pulizzano and the late Ruth (Otte) Pulizzano.   She is survived by her son Tim (Megan Stapleton) Pulizzano and Grandson Roman Pulizzano of Oconomowoc, WI.  Further survived by her sister Kristine Osiol of Bolingbrook, IL, niece Katherine...

Jul 18, 2018

Jeanette M. Surma: 79, of Elkhorn, WI passed away suddenly and peacefully at her home Wednesday July 18, 2018.  A native of Chicago, IL, Jeannette attended Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Nursing School and graduated as a registered nurse.  Her profession led to her meeting and ultimately marring her future husband John W. Surma on May 16, 1966 in Chicago,...

Jul 17, 2018

Marion E. Kelly, 89 of Delavan, WI, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Delavan Health Services. She was born September 28, 1928 in Cicero, IL, the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Straka.  Marion was united in marriage to Michael Kelly. Marion is survived by her son, Michael Kelly, brother, Joseph Straka, sister, Georgeana Walczak, and nieces, Regina...

Jul 17, 2018

Dorothy A. Paprocki age 93 of Pell Lake, WI.  Died July 17, 2018 at Village Glen in Lake Geneva, WI.  She was born in Chicago, IL. On April 13, 1925.  The daughter of the late Stanley and Agnes (Kasper) Jastrab.   On September 7, 1946 at St. Helens Catholic Church in Chicago, IL. She was united in marriage to James...

Jul 17, 2018

Larry A. Stevens, 65, of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at his home, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Harvard, IL on January 14, 1953, to the late J. Robert and Marjorie L. (Townsend) Stevens.  He was a graduate of Richmond-Burton High School in 1972. In April of 1977,...