Obituaries

Nov 14, 2017

Ellen Schuette Zarnstorff, 90, of Cedar Rapids, IA, previously of Genoa City, WI, entered eternal peace at her home surrounded by family on November 14, 2017. Services will be at St. John's Lutheran Church, Slades Corners, Wisconsin at 11:00 on November 18, 2017. Visitation will be from 9:00AM to 11:00AM at the church. The family invites everyone to stay...

Nov 12, 2017

Gene O. Olson, age 87, of Genoa City, WI (Powers Lake) passed away Sunday morning, November 12, 2017 at the Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington.

Gene Oliver Olson was born on January 5, 1930 in Holman, WI, the son of the late Lyn O. and Alice Trinrud Olson.  Gene was united in marriage to Marilyn Juedes on...

Nov 9, 2017

Frederick "Fred" G. Yanke, 82, of N. Lincoln St. Elkhorn died Thursday Nov. 9, 2017 at his residence.  He was born June 2, 1935 in Elkhorn, WI the son of the late Leslie and Bernice (Vogt) Yanke.  He graduated with the Class of 1953 from Elkhorn High School. Fred served in the US Army.  He was united in marriage...

Nov 8, 2017

Donna M. Baumbach, 77 of Delavan, WI, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at her home in Delavan.  She was born December 18, 1939, the daughter of the late Roy and Eva Putman.  Donna was united in marriage to Richard R. Baumbach on October 25, 1958 at Brick Baptist Church in Walworth, WI.  She graduated from Darien High School. ...

Nov 7, 2017

Kathleen "Kathy" B. (Wilcox) DeLeon, 72, of Elkhorn, WI died Tuesday November 7, 2017 at Froedtert Hospital Wauwatosa, WI from injuries suffered in an auto accident.  She was born July 15, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of the late Gregory B. and Loretta C. (Packee) Bethke.  She graduated from Holy Angels Academy of Milwaukee, WI.    On March 6,...

Nov 6, 2017

Susan Marion Marklund, age 72, of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 at her home.

The former Susan Marion Valach was born on January 9, 1945 in Chicago, IL to the late Charles and Marion Husak Valach.  On November 23, 1985 in Phelps, WI, Susan was united in marriage to Paul Robert Marklund.  Paul...

Nov 6, 2017

Gerda Zwieg, 66 of Burlington, WI, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI.  She was born April 25, 1951 in Heilberonn, Germany, the daughter of the late Theodore and Helene (Pilli) Junker.  Gerda was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" L. Zwieg for 29 years.  She was preceded in death by...

Nov 6, 2017

Alan F. Narish; 69, of Elkhorn, WI died unexpectedly from heart problems Monday November 6, 2017 at his home.  He was born July 13, 1948 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Bruno C. and Mary T. (Garetto) Narish.  Alan graduated from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse.  In his earlier years he played semi-pro football, then moved...

Nov 6, 2017

Lucille J. Coates, 80 of Walworth, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Walworth Township on January 20, 1937, the daughter of the late Frank "Lee" and Hazel (Nichols) Ryer.  Lucille was united in marriage to Charles "Chuck" R. Coates on February 11, 1955 at Brick...

Nov 4, 2017

Monte Thompson, 43; of Fallbrook, CA formerly of Elkhorn, WI died November 4, 2017 at Palomar Medical Center Escondido, CA with his mom and brothers by his side.  Monte was born August 6, 1974 in Elkhorn, WI the son of Monte Thompson Sr. and Jeannine Ludtke.  Monte grew up in Elkhorn and then moved around living in Milwaukee, Madison,...

Oct 28, 2017

Robert Carl Paulson, 96 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Mercy Rehabilitation Center in Milwaukee, WI. He was born August 10, 1921 in Delavan, WI, the son of the late, Carl and Irene (Kahl) Paulson. Robert spent his working years as a carpenter for Wickes Buildings. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing and gardening.  Robert...

Oct 24, 2017

Steven W. Erskine age 61 of Elkhorn, WI died Tuesday October 24, 2017 at his home.  Steve was born December 15, 1955, son of Wesley and Lorraine (Hite) Erskine. Steve was employed at Intertractor for 32 years.  He was a long time prominent member of the Lakes Area Amateur Radio Club.  He was an Eagle Scout of the Boy...

Oct 21, 2017

Ryan Townsend Anderson, 28 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 21, 2017.  He was born March 14, 1989 in Elkhorn, WI the son of Phillip H. and Laura Ann (Townsend) Anderson. Ryan liked listening to heavy metal music.  He was an avid animal lover. Ryan enjoyed nature just spending time outdoors and going camping. Ryan was a...

Oct 21, 2017

James "Butch" C. Evans age 70 of Twin Lakes (Randall Township) passed away October 21, 2017 at Aurora Hospital of Burlington in Burlington, WI.   He was born in Blue Island, IL. On February 19, 1947.  The son of the late James and Cleo (Palmer) Evans.   On May 10, 1969 at Village Presbyterian Church in Northbrook, IL. He...

Oct 20, 2017

Carol Ann (Isaacsen) Brill, age 70, went home to be with the LORD on Friday, October 20. Carol was a devoted wife to her husband of 45 years, Michael, whom she married on November 27, 1971. Carol was the caring mother to two children, Elizabeth (Eric) Stephan and Matthew (Britt) Brill. She was the doting Nana to three grandchildren:...

Oct 18, 2017

Eugene "Gene" J. Heath, 84 of East Troy, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at East Troy Manor.  He was born June 11, 1933 in Montana, the son of the late Stewart and Luisa (Feickert) Heath.  Gene was united in marriage to Marian M. DeLaurier on July 13, 2002 at the First English Lutheran Church of...

Oct 18, 2017

Gerald W. Sawtelle Sr., age 90 of Betzer Road, Delavan, WI, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at his home in Delavan. He was born November 5, 1926 in Conneaut Ohio the son of the late George and Florence H. (Wright) Sawtelle.  He attended Notre Dame University and played Baritone in the band, he enlisted in the US Navy and...

Oct 17, 2017

Frances Ellen Garland (nee Mallinder, prior Cook) left us on the evening of October 17th, 2017 at 9PM after fighting lung cancer for several months.  She was at her loved home in New Munster with her family and her most beloved cats.

Frances was born in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England in 1937 to Alfred and Frances...

Oct 17, 2017

Emma Alice Watson , age 100, from East Troy, WI  died on October 17, 2017 at Aurora Lakeland Health Care Center of Elkhorn, WI. Emma was born March 27, 1917 to the late Otto and Jenny (Dexter) Schubert. She was a member of the Briggs Rd. Evangelical Free Church, which was a very important part of her life. Emma...

Oct 9, 2017

H. Thomas "Tom" Druschke, age 79, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 9, 2017 at his home in Walworth, WI.  Tom was born on January 31, 1938, the son of the late Harold and Jean (Godfrey) Druschke.  He graduated from Whitefish Bay High School Class of 1955.  Tom was united in marriage to Patricia A. Lindsay on January 2, 1971...