Obituaries

Aug 25, 2018

Linda Mary (Okey) Wirtz, 77, of Watertown, formerly of Elkhorn, WI, died Saturday, August 25, 2018. She was born December 9, 1940 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Clyde and Vivian (Schwartzhoff) Okey. After graduating from high school, Linda earned her nursing degree from St. Anthony's in Rockford, IL, starting a lifelong career caring for others both professionally and...

Aug 24, 2018

Timothy M. Barrera, 47, aka Smoochie, of Lake Geneva, WI died on Friday August 24, 2018 at UW Hospital of Madison surrounded by his family.  Timothy was born on April 1, 1971, son of Saul and Elvia (Olivas) Barrera.  Some of Timothy's favorite things were fishing, rock music, and Packer Football. He was also a very devoted family man,...

Aug 22, 2018

Anthony Joseph Kurowski Jr age 65 of Salem Lakes, WI formerly of Johnsburg, IL Died August 22, 2018.   He was born on December 21, 1952 in Chicago, IL.   The son of the late Anthony and Clara (Lorkiewicz) Kurowski Sr.

On May 24, 1986 at Nativity Lutheran Church in Wonder Lake, IL, he was united in marriage to...

Aug 19, 2018

Patricia J. Beane, 90 of Delavan, WI, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn. She was born March 17, 1928, the daughter of the late Albert and Lydia (Langer) Hoelzel. Patricia was married to John F. Beane, who preceded her in death in 1986. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends in Westfield...

Aug 18, 2018

Margaret "Maggie" V. Wynn, 81 of Delavan, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at her home in Delavan, WI. She was born September 16, 1936. Margaret loved music and singing. Her favorite artist was Elvis Presley. Margaret attended VIP Services for many years starting in 1991. She cherished her time spent there and the many good...

Aug 17, 2018

Karrie B. Larson 58 of East Troy, WI died unexpectedly at her home on Friday August 17, 2018.  Karrie was born on March 11, 1960 in Buffalo, MN, daughter of the late James and Marian (Vergin) Larson.  Karrie moved to the Southeastern Wisconsin area as a child and has remained in the area all of her life.  She loved...

Aug 17, 2018

DaleAnn Taylor 58 of Elkhorn, WI died unexpectedly on Friday August 17, 2018 at her home.  DaleAnn was born on November 3, 1959, daughter of the late Dale and Anna (Novelli) Taylor.  DaleAnn enjoyed being a member of the YMCA, and enjoyed taking walks.  She also played board games every third Sunday night at the Pizza Ranch in Elkhorn...

Aug 17, 2018

William E. Lange Sr., 63 of Delavan, WI, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 17, 2018 at his home. He was born July 18, 1955 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Lowrie) Lange. William married Gail A. Berndt on December 4, 1976 in Elkhorn, WI. Gail preceded in death on March 11, 2001.  He was...

Aug 16, 2018

Todd J. Elwood age 37 died August 16, 2018.   He was born on January 28, 1981 in Burlington, WI.   The son of Dan and Denise (Newman) Elwood.   Todd loved to play and listen to music.  He loved to tell jokes and make people laugh.   He enjoyed going hunting and fishing and being with his dogs.

He is...

Aug 15, 2018

Phyllis E. Gebauer, age 80 formerly of Elkhorn, died Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at her residence in Appleton, WI. She was born May 10, 1938 in Moline, IL, the daughter of the late Boyd and Cleone (Wetherbee) Dye.   Phyllis was united in marriage to Glenn Gebauer Sr. on August 14, 1954 in Aurora, IL. Together they lovingly raised seven...

Aug 11, 2018

Elizabeth C. "Betty" Anderson (nee Giffin), age 90, formerly of Escanaba, MI and East Troy, WI, passed peacefully on August 11, 2018 in Elkhorn, WI. Betty was born on February 3, 1928, in North Chicago, IL, to Arthur and Catharine (Milroy) Giffin.

She married Robert C. "Bob" Anderson on June 26, 1954, in North Chicago. Bob was...

Aug 9, 2018

Tanner James "TJ" Boguslawske, 14 months old of Elkhorn, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. He was born May 28, 2017 in Elkhorn, WI, the son of James and Brittney (Lundgren) Boguslawske. TJ loved animals, especially kitties and doggies. He enjoyed playing with balls, pushing buttons and stealing remotes. Anything that had wheels...

Aug 9, 2018

Carmen L. Fritsch, 100 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at her home. She was born July 8, 1918 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Roy and Marion (Drahonovsky) Huelsbeck.  Carmen was united in marriage to Elmer "Bud" Fritsch. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Spending time...

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.