Obituaries

Aug 18, 2025

Russell Scott Saari, 66, of Elkhorn, WI, died August 18, 2025, in the comfort of his home. Born in Ironwood, MI, to the late Russell M. and June (DuCharme) Saari on March 28, 1959. Russ moved to Elkhorn at the age of 9 and graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1977. He worked for Walworth County as a maintenance...

Aug 14, 2025

Robert "Bob" J. Mardak, age 77 of Clintonville, WI, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. The only child of the late John and Marie Mardak, Bob was born on May 1, 1948, in Milwaukee. Bob grew up in St. Francis and later graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning a bachelor's degree in athletics with a focus on physical...

Aug 14, 2025

Winston W. Marsh III, age 67, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. He was born on June 16, 1958, in Virginia, the son of Patricia and the late Winston W. Marsh II. He was united in marriage to his wife, Penelope "Penny" (Rand) Marsh on September 6, 1998, in Illinois.

Winston is survived...

Aug 10, 2025

Debra "Debbie" K. Bernstorff, 72 of Delavan, WI, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center of Mt. Pleasant.  She was born July 16, 1953, in IL, the daughter of the late Gene and Doris (Jenkins) Pyrz. Debbie was united in marriage to Richard Bernstorff on November 6, 1971.  He preceded her in death on December...

Aug 8, 2025

Glenn B. Miller, 83, of Silver Lake, WI., passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, August, 8th, 2025. Glenn was born on October 16th, 1941 to Bernard and Mary Jane (Weise) Miller, in Lacrosse, WI. Glenn and Mary (Hafner) Miller, were married for 63 years.

Glenn loved his family more than anything.  He especially enjoyed...

Aug 8, 2025

Thomas J. Watters, age 58, of Delavan, WI and formerly of Los Angeles, CA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 8, 2025. Son of the late Benjamin and Diane Watters, Tom was born in Los Angeles on December 25, 1966. Throughout his life, he was an avid music fan and became an accomplished drummer. Tom loved the LA Dodgers...

Aug 4, 2025

Elizabeth E. Neises, age 88, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Bethesda Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Phoenix, AZ.   Elizabeth was born on December 27, 1936, in Chicago, IL, and was the daughter of the late Joseph Kuknyo and Helen Dagg.

Elizabeth graduated from High School in Chicago, IL.  She was...

Aug 3, 2025

Thomas A. Gaynor age 83 of Twin Lakes, WI died August 3, 2025. He was born October 5, 1941. The son of the late John and Sophie (Tomal) Gaynor. On July 6, 1985, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Twin Lakes, WI, he was united in marriage to Alice (Flucke) Jones. Tom graduated from Wilmot Union High school in 1959....

Aug 2, 2025

Carol M. Sabin was born into eternal life on August 2, 2025, at age 98.

Carol was born in Chicago, IL, on July 13, 1927, daughter of the late Erwin and Marcella (Klemm) Miessler.  Carol grew up and attended school in Elmhurst, IL.  After Carol completed high school, she attended Lawrence University where she met her husband,...

Aug 1, 2025

Pearl D. Canales, 89 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.  She was born July 25, 1936, in England, the daughter of the late Dennis and Gertrude (York) Hawkey. Pearl worked for 25 years as the Treasurer for the City of Delavan.  She enjoyed flower gardening.  Pearl was an avid reader....

Jul 30, 2025

Robert "Bob" Pyszka, age 83, of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, went to be with Our Lord on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025.  Bob was born on July 6, 1942, in Peru, Illinois, the son of Marie and Philip Pyszka.  From 1962-1965, Bob served in the army and earned special training as a Cryptographic Repairman in both the United States and Germany.  He...

Jul 28, 2025

Gregory A. Pufahl, age 78, of Twin Lakes, WI, died July 28, 2025.  He was born in Lake Geneva, WI on December 23, 1946.  The son of the late Russell and Margaret (Gault) Pufahl.  On August 31, 1968, he was united in marriage to Donna Zingler.  He served in the United States Army.  In his early years he enjoyed...

Jul 27, 2025

Verne L. Lagerstrom, July 13, 1940-July 27, 2025

Verne was born in Elgin, Illinois, the son of the late Elmer and Olga (Stilla) Lagerstrom. Verne's only brother, Ronald, predeceased him in 2015.

After graduation from Elgin High School, Verne joined the U.S. Army where he served as an MP (Military Police), stationed in Okinawa, Japan...

Jul 26, 2025

Roger F. Krohn, 67, Elkhorn, passed away July 26, 2025, at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn.  Roger owned and operated RK Heating and Air Conditioning.  He was an avid hunter and loved to be outdoors.  Roger was a member of the First Ev. Lutheran Church in Elkhorn.

Roger is survived by his mother, Marilyn Desing, four...

Jul 26, 2025

Orville "Big Orv" E. Cornelison, 91, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Ridgestone Gardens.  He was born on January 21, 1934, in Darien, WI, the son of the late Noah and Martha (Kargel) Cornelison. Orville was united in marriage to Sheron D. Fonda in Crown Point, IN on February 7, 1957.  Sheron preceded in...

Jul 25, 2025

James "Jim" Hoctel, 60, born on March 15, 1965, in South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully.

Jim battled severe diabetes for most of his adult life and ultimately succumbed to complications from the disease. Despite the challenges he faced, Jim lived life fully, with strength, humor, and a heart full of love for his family, friends, and...

Jul 24, 2025

Rita M. Battles, age 83, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. She was born on July 25, 1941, in Bristol, WI, the daughter of the late Albert and Margaret (Krause) Busse. She was united in marriage to her loving husband, Gerald H. Battles, on March 24, 1962. Together they built a beautiful life and family...

Jul 24, 2025

Barbara L. Anderson age 80 died July 24, 2025.  She was born on February 15, 1945.  The daughter of the late Keith and Joyce (Brice) Frank.  On January 27, 1968, she was united in marriage to Keith J. Anderson who preceded her in death on February 1, 1979.

Barbara worked for 30 years at Andes Candies in...

Jul 22, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Carol J Krich 82, of Twin Lakes, WI., at home with her loving husband Harold Krich by her side.

She was born in Woodstock, IL on December 20, 1942, to Siegfred and Elizabeth (Brooke) Beager.  She graduated Woodstock High School in 1960. Later she met the love...

Jul 22, 2025

Joe Nelson age 23 of Elkhorn, WI died at home on Tuesday July 22, 2025.  Joe was born in Elkhorn, WI on June 4, 2002; the son of Paul and Kris (Antonson) Nelson.  Joe is a 2020 graduate of Elkhorn Area High School; where he then moved onto obtaining two associates degrees from Gateway Technical College, one in business...