Obituaries

May 28, 2018

Edward E. McCarthy, age 66, of Fort Atkinson, WI, died Sunday May 28, 2018 at Abilities Adult Family Living Home in Fort Atkinson, WI. Edward Ernest McCarthy was born on July 1, 1951 in Geneva Township, WI, the son of the late Edward N. and Doris L. Rasch McCarthy, Jr. Ed graduated from Brookwood School in Genoa City and...

May 24, 2018

Glen K. Szerkins, 58 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at his home in Elkhorn. He was born on September 8, 1959 in Chicago, IL, the son of Richard and Dolores (Sodat) Szerkins. Glen worked as a carpenter throughout his life.  He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles. Glen enjoyed being outdoors and whenever he would see...

May 24, 2018

Robert L. Sullivan, 63 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at his home. He was born on February 10, 1955 in Evanston, IL, the son of the late Robert and Gladys (Neunabel) Sullivan.  In his younger years, Robert enjoyed downhill skiing and boating. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.  Robert spent...

May 24, 2018

Charles David Smith age 92 of Lake Geneva, WI. Formerly of Genoa City, WI peacefully entered into the arms of his heavenly father on May 24, 2018.

He was born on the Gifford Farm in Genoa City, WI on November 21, 1925.  The son of the late Edward and Evelyn (Gifford) Smith.   On July 23, 1949 in...

May 22, 2018

Mary Louise McCole, age 84, of Wheatland, WI died May 22, 2018 at Froedtert South-St. Catherine's Campus. She was born in Wheatland, WI on December 19, 1933, the daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Schnell) Pfeffer, Sr. On August 21, 1953, in Oak Park, IL she was united in marriage to Richard McCole who preceded her in death...

May 22, 2018

Maria del Refugio Castorena, age 83; of Elkhorn, WI, died Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. She was born March 5, 1935 in Mexico, the daughter to the late Jose and Serapia (Rangel) Castorena. Maria was united in marriage to J. Refugio.

Maria is survived by her loving children: Maria Guadalupe...

May 16, 2018

Helen J. Sarmont, age 100, of Kenosha, WI and formerly of Twin Lakes, WI, died Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Kenosha Senior Living.

The former Helen Joann Rempala was born on March 24, 1918 in Stevens Point, WI, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Jekot Rempala.  On February 14, 1952 in Chicago, IL, Helen was...

May 14, 2018

Harold F. Schloegl, age 87, of Franklin, WI and formerly of Twin Lakes, WI, died Monday morning, May 14, 2018 at Elizabeth Residence in Franklin, WI.

Harold wasdborn on August 20, 1930 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Carl F. and Louise Binder Schloegl.  On June 27, 1959, in Chicago, IL, Harold was united in...

May 14, 2018

Chester J. Cholewinski age 89 of Twin Lakes, WI. Died May 14, 2018 at Aurora Zilber Hospice in Wauwatosa, WI.  He was born in Chicago, IL. On July 6, 1928.  The son of the late Stanley and Mary (Rola) Cholewinski.   He worked for many years for Joslyn Manufacturing as a Tool and Die Maker.

During Chester's life...

May 12, 2018

Robert L. Equitz; 68, of County Road NN Elkhorn, WI died Saturday May 12, 2018 at his residence.  He was born May 17, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI the son of the late Leroy and Betty (Fruendt) Equitz.  Robert worked for over 15 years for Sta-Rite Mfg. of Delavan, WI retiring in 2005.  Robert enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, He liked...

May 11, 2018

David "Dave" Lee Tiffany; 63, of County Road D Elkhorn, WI died unexpectedly Friday at his residence.  He was born November 1, 1954 in Sacramento, CA the son of Howard and Virginia (Bunting) Tiffany.  He was united in marriage to Tammara Payne on November 17, 2008 in Las Vegas, NV.  Dave was an insurance agent for Rural Mutual Insurance...

May 7, 2018

Duane L. Murray; 63 died suddenly of a coronary incident at his home in Wisconsin 05/07/2018.  He was born 07/08/1954 in Chicago IL to Jack and Katherine Murray (both deceased).  His love of the outdoors began with his involvement in the Boy Scouts.  He graduated from Lyons Township High School and began working as a spray painter until joining...

May 7, 2018

Robert Ronald Reiff age 74 of Elkhorn, WI. And formerly of Lake Geneva, WI.  Died May 7, 2018.  He was born in Chicago, IL. On August 2, 1943.  The son of the late John W. and Helen V. (Dethlefscn) Reiff Sr.   Robert was the former owner of Reiff Auto Body in Lake Como, WI.

During his life...

May 7, 2018

Penny K. Peterson,  age 60 of Salem Lakes, WI (Silver Lake) passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 after an almost 41/2 year battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor, my wife of almost 38 years and best friend of 45 years, has gone to be with her Lord whom she loved with all her heart.

On July 8,...

May 7, 2018

Edwin L. Snyder II, age 85 of Fontana, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Ridgestone Village in Delavan, WI. He was born February 24, 1933 in Chicago, IL and the son of the late Edwin L. and Mary (Budden) Snyder.

Ed graduated from Parker High School and was a member of the City...

May 7, 2018

Buddy L. Rader; 86, of Elkhorn, WI died Monday May 7, 2018 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center Elkhorn, WI.  He was born March 11, 1932 in Lima, Ohio.  He was the son of the late Elvin and Carrie L. (Oakley) Rader.   Buddy served with the US Marines During the Korean War from 1952 until 1954 earning a Purple Heart.  ...

May 4, 2018

Jean Fellows entered her heavenly home Friday, May 4th, 2018 at 94 years of age. Jean is survived by three children and their spouses, ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Jean began her remarkable life on August 18, 1923 in Pittsford, Michigan, the third daughter born to her parents, James and Gail Freeman. Their small farm did...

May 2, 2018

Gilbert A. Greene, age 87, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at his home in Elkhorn.  He was born October 2, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Gilbert and Eleanor (Krohn) Greene.  Gil married Jean M. Chrast on February 5, 1955 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Elkhorn, WI.  He was a...

May 2, 2018

Alice A. James, 85 of Elkhorn, died peacefully Wednesday, May 02, 2018 at Kindred Hearts in Elkhorn.  She was born December 25, 1932 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Trofim and Sophie (Boichuk) Michalchik. Alice married Wayne James in 1951 in Chicago, IL. Wayne preceded her in death in October of 1996.  She owned and operated a...

Apr 29, 2018

Michael L. Means, age 86, of Twin Lakes, WI, died on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

Michael was born on June 2, 1931 in Lorimor, Iowa, the son of the late Lewis and Mildred Loy Means.  On April 15, 1956 in Perry, Iowa, Michael was united in marriage to Donna D....