Obituaries

Jun 23, 2017

Samuel H. Tinman, age 61, of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away Friday evening, June 23, 2017 at the Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington.

Samuel Howard Tinman was born on February 18, 1956 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Robert Telford and Rose Ragusca Tinman.  On March 31, 1985 in Chicago, IL, Samuel was united in...

Jun 21, 2017

Paul W. Yanke, 77 of Elkhorn, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. He was born September 3, 1939 in Berea, OH, the son of the late Wincel and Josephine (Chrostowski) Yanke.  Paul married Kathleen T. Masterson on June 17, 1961 in Park Ridge, IL.  He graduated from Northwestern where he went to college...

Jun 19, 2017

Darlene F. Jahns age 75 of Bloomfield, WI. Died June 19, 2017.   She was born in Chicago, IL. on April 10, 1942.  The daughter of the late Robert and Florence (Hoffman) Zilske.  On May 3, 1958 in Chicago, IL. she was united in marriage to William F. Jahns who preceded her in death on June 14, 2010.  ...

Jun 18, 2017

Robert (Bob) Earl Amann, 79 of Burlington, WI, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 after a courageous battle against cancer.  Bob grew up in East Troy on the family farm.  He met Rosie while washing windows at Murphy's in Burlington.  On September 16, 1961 they were united in marriage.  Bob built their home outside of Burlington where they made...

Jun 16, 2017

Fern E. Branfort, 101, of East Troy, WI, died peacefully Friday, June 16, 2017 at East Troy Manor. She was born August 8, 1915 in Troy, WI, the daughter of the late Matthew and Minnie (Wobshal) Cummings. Fern married Marshall Branfort in January of 1937 in Belvidere, IL.  She worked as an assembler for Oak Manufacturing of Elkhorn for...

Jun 14, 2017

William "Bill" L. Sigmund, 86 of Court St. Elkhorn, died peacefully Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born May 5, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late John and Mary Sigmund.  He graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1949.  He spent one year at Wisconsin State College in Stevens Point,...

Jun 13, 2017

Ervin Harvey Welch: 94, of N. Wisconsin Street Elkhorn, WI died peacefully Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at his residence.  He was born May 28, 1923 in Elkhorn, WI, the son of the late Harvey and Carrie Mae (Churchill) Welch.  He was united in marriage to Marjorie Brown on December 3, 1948 in Dubuque, Iowa.  She preceded Erv in death...

Jun 12, 2017

Michael E. Zbella age 59 of Randall, WI.  Died June 12, 2017.   He was born in Chicago, IL. on May 24, 1958.  The son of Edward and Noreen (Wiltzius) Zbella.   He served in the United States Marine Corp.

Michael is survived by his Mother Noreen, his Sister Donna Daugherty, Brother James Zbella and Sister Sandra...

Jun 12, 2017

Austin Jesse Lange, 22 of Burlington, WI, passed away suddenly Monday, June 12, 2017 in Twin Lakes, WI.  He was born September 15, 1994 in Elgin, IL, the son of Jesse Lange and Cynthia (Biel) Stanek. Austin enjoyed frolfing (Frisbee golf), skateboarding, and fishing.  He was very artistic and loved drawing. Austin was a loving father to Callan who...

Jun 10, 2017

Barbara J. Bennett, age 81 of Burlington, WI, passed away Saturday evening June 10th 2017 at Elder Cottages in Waterford, WI.

The former Barbara Jane Bratschi was born on April 25th, 1936 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of late George and Gertrude Lewandowski Bratschi. Barbara was united in marriage to Henry Bennett in 1972 in Elkhorn, WI....

Jun 10, 2017

Nancy Lucille Fraser, 83 of Elkhorn, WI died Saturday June 10, 2017 at her residence.  She was born September 15, 1933 in Delavan, WI the daughter of the late William P. and Clara (Sievert) Jacobsen.  She graduated from Elkhorn High School with the Class of 1951.  On November 1, 1952 she was united in marriage to Kenneth D. Fraser...

Jun 9, 2017

Florence A. Kier age 95 Died June 9, 2017.  She was born on November 26, 1921 in Chicago, IL.    The daughter of the late Paul and Olga (Sielinbinder) Quiram.   On November 29, 1941 she was united in marriage to Melvin Kier who preceded her in death on April 24, 1997.  During her life she was active in...

Jun 8, 2017

Donna J. DiRienzo, 52 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away suddenly Thursday, June 8, 2017 at her home.  She was born July 27, 1964 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Donald and Jean (LaFontain) DiRienzo.  Donna loved spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Karma.  She loved being called "Baba".

Donna is survived by her...

Jun 7, 2017

Carol J. Annen age 75 of Elkhorn, WI. And formerly of Genoa City, WI.  Died June 7, 2017.   She was born on October 19, 1941.  The daughter of the late Richard and Marian (Dimon) Oldson.  On June 16, 1962 she was united in marriage to Michael B. Annen who preceded her in death on November 16, 2014....

Jun 2, 2017

Frederick C. Ingiald age 73 of Delavan, WI.  Died June 2, 2017 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI.   He was born on April 4, 1944 the son of the late Edwin and Esther (Bill) Ingiald.  On August 18, 1990 in Genoa City, WI. He was united in marriage to Julia Leggin.  He worked for many...

May 31, 2017

Nathan  A. Smith, 21 of Elkhorn died unexpectedly Wednesday May 31, 2017 at home.  He was born March 2, 1996 in Elkhorn, WI the son of Steven M. Smith and Nimfa M. Hermano.  He attended Elkhorn Area School.  He owned North Shore Development LLC.  He enjoyed drawing, woodworking and reading.  Nathan is survived by his parents, 1 brother, Brandon...

May 31, 2017

Gregory John Goodall 1948—2017 Greg, 68, passed away May 31, 2017, after a short illness. He spent every winter in warmer climates after retiring from the Rockford Register Star, where he worked for 25 years. Survivors include two sisters, Lila (Phil) Morris of Kirkland, IL and Barb Schliefer of Janesville, WI; one brother, Terry Ponder of Elkhorn, WI; also...

May 31, 2017

Christian "Chris" Spicer, 53 of Elkhorn, WI, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at his home.  He was born June 13, 1963 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Jackie and Carole (Odwazny) Spicer.  He graduated from Antioch High School in 1981.  Chris was an HVAC mechanic for Maki & Associates in Antioch, IL for over 12 years. ...

May 30, 2017

Susan L. Sainsbury age 64 of Wheatland, WI. Died May 30, 2017 surrounded by her family at home.  She was born on April 20, 1953 in Tokyo, Japan.   The daughter of the late Robert and Darlene (Markley) Neefe.  On March 4, 1972 in Bristol, WI.  She was united in marriage to Wayne H. Sainsbury.

During...

May 25, 2017

John J. Maltby Jr., 93 of Burlington, formerly of Elkhorn, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at his home.  He was born July 25, 1923 in Oak Park, IL, the son of the late John Sr. and Helen (Baker) Maltby.  John was united in marriage to Ruth E. Nickelson on March 9, 1946 in Elmhurst, IL.  He served...