Obituaries

May 3, 2017

Donald M. Houlberg, 85; of Evergreen Parkway Elkhorn, WI died unexpectedly Wednesday May 3, 2017 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. He was born October 24, 1931 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Victor K. and Gladys E. (Hunter) Houlberg. Don graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering; he also attended Akron...

May 2, 2017

Alice Jean Haebich, 76, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away on May 2, 2017.   Born August 22, 1940, she was the daughter of the late James and Gladys (Haney) Hajek. On September 21, 1963, she was united in marriage to Donald J. Haebich in Oak Park, IL.  During her life, she enjoyed reading, word puzzles, and crocheting.

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May 2, 2017

Dennis J. Deeter, age 66, of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away Tuesday  May 2, 2017 at the Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington.

Dennis James Deeter was born on October 2, 1951 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Edsel and Virginia L. Weimer Deeter.  On October 14, 1972 in Lake Como, WI, Dennis was united in...

Apr 30, 2017

Mary Ellen Desing, 90 of Elkhorn, WI, died Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Golden Years in Walworth, WI.  She was born October 8, 1926 in Elkhorn, the daughter of the late Emil and Ellen (Otto) Wuttke.  Mary Ellen married Harold J. Desing on June 11, 1949 in Elkhorn. They were married for 44 years before his death on February...

Apr 30, 2017

Faith Y. Mate, age 73, of Burlington, WI, (Town of Wheatland) passed away Sunday evening, April 30, 2017 at Artisan Senior Living in Lake Geneva, WI.

The former Faith Yvonne LaPointe was born on March 8, 1944 in Racine, WI, the daughter of the late Leo and Evelyn Jahn LaPointe.  On April 14, 1973 in Racine, WI,...

Apr 28, 2017

Elkhorn--Harold W. Smage, 92, died peacefully in the presence of  family members on the land he loved.  He was a  69 year resident on Bray Road.  Smage was born in Chicago on July 28, 1924,  the son of Latvian immigrants Andrew and Anna Smage.   He graduated from Crystal Lake High School in 1941 and attended an agricultural short course...

Apr 25, 2017

Irene F. Stern, 95, of Elkhorn, WI, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Alden Terrace in McHenry, IL.  She was born July 6, 1921 in Cicero, IL, the daughter of the late, Stephen and Anna (Palucz) Tomaszewski.  Irene married Wallace Stern on November 17, 1951. Together, they owned and operated East Side Repair for 20 years.  Wallace preceded in...

Apr 24, 2017

Joanne I. Miller-Coleman, 88 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at her home. She was born May 7, 1928 in Walworth, WI, the daughter of the late Ira Glen and Velma (Seidler) Churchill.  Joanne married Robert Miller, who preceded her in death in 1996.  She married Patrick Coleman on February 14, 2005 at their home in...

Apr 24, 2017

Eleanor M. Thoms, 87, of Clover St., Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. She was born January 30, 1930 in Barrington, IL to the late Adolf and Frieda Sievers. Eleanor graduated from Palatine, IL High School in 1948 and then worked as a stenographer for Public Service Co. in Chicago until...

Apr 22, 2017

Mary T. Lefaive, age 39, of EIkhorn, WI, passed away Saturday April 22, 2017 at her residence in Elkhorn,WI

The former Mary Therese Sceerey was born on November 7, 1977 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Lester Anthony and Sandra Marie Naujokos Sceerey.

Mary worked as a painter for Servpro in Lake Geneva, WI.  She...

Apr 20, 2017

Wendy L. Leonard, 47 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI surrounded by her family.  She was born October 19, 1969 in Rhode Island, the daughter of Kenneth and Marla (Hoffmann) Jock.  Wendy was united in marriage to Randy Leonard on May 31, 1997 in Williams Bay, WI....

Apr 19, 2017

Darrell D. Brellenthin, 85, of Elkhorn, WI, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Lakeland Health Care Center.  He was born August 23, 1931 in Elkhorn, the son of the late Harry and Frances (Bartelson) Brellenthin.  Darrell graduated from Elkhorn Area High School Class of 1949. He served from 1950 to 1958 in the United States National Reserves. Darrell married...

Apr 17, 2017

Richard "Dick" C. Fischer 71 of Lake Geneva, WI died on April 17, 2017 at his home on Como Lake.  Richard was born on February 23rd, 1946, son of the late Wilford and Violet (Vogan) Fischer.  Richard spent the majority of his life in the Walworth County area after being Honorably Discharged from the United States Army.  He enjoyed...

Apr 16, 2017

Averell H. Lucy, age 59, of Madison, WI, passed away at his home on Sunday morning, April 16, 2017.

Averell Howard Lucy was born on August 30, 1957 in Chicago, IL, the son of Arthur James and Juanita McZier Lucy.  Averell graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business...

Apr 16, 2017

Jessie Mann; 97 of Schmidt Road Elkhorn, WI died Sunday April 16, 2017 at her residence.  She was born March 15, 1920 in Delavan, WI the daughter of the late Benjamin and Lyda Mae (Steinberg) Avery.  She was united in marriage to Lawrence "Babe" Mann on January 27, 1938 in Elkhorn, WI.  He died November 2, 1991.  Jessie was...

Apr 15, 2017

Donna Marie Ghiselli; 89, of Elkhorn, WI died Saturday April 15, 2017 at Lakeland Health Care Center. She was born June 8, 1927 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Kenneth G. and Myrtle I. (Shurtleff) Hobbs. Donna was united in marriage to William A. Ghiselli Jr. on November 10, 1956 in Chicago, IL. He died January 10,...

Apr 14, 2017

Loretta M. Smith, age 97, of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away Friday afternoon, April 14, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.

The former Loretta Marie Arnold was born on May 29, 1919 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Riley Arnold.  On July 26, 1947, in Chicago, IL, Loretta was united...

Apr 14, 2017

Charles Albert Vogt, 81, a long time resident of Elkhorn died Friday April 14, 2017 at Just Like Home Assisted Living of Elkhorn, WI.  Charles was born on May 14, 1935 in Lyons, WI, the son of the late George and Mathilde (Held) Vogt.

He lived for 70 years on the family farm outside Elkhorn, fishing and...

Apr 10, 2017

Peter Pytel, age 92, of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away Monday morning April 10, 2017 at the Atrium Post Acute Care of Williams Bay, WI.

Peter was born on December 25, 1924 in Ternopil, Ukraine, the son of the late Andrew and Natalie Tracz Pytel.  On December 23, 1945 in Germany, Peter was united in...

Apr 8, 2017

Dianne J. Buckley, 69, of Kenosha, WI formerly of Elkhorn, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 after a battle with cancer at her home.  She was born January 2, 1948 in Elkhorn, WI, the daughter of the late Reuben and Emma (Meidinger) Wills.  Dianne graduated Elkhorn Area High School Class of 1966.  She married Edward Buckley on January...