Obituaries

Jun 27, 2017

Jun 25, 2017

Steven Trovillion, age 53, of DeSoto, WI, passed away Sunday June 25, 2017 at his home.

Steven was born on May 11, 1964 in Libertyville, IL, the son of the late Willis M. and Laberta M. Gart Trovillion.  Steven formerly lived in Twin Lakes, WI and Round Lake, IL before moving to DeSoto a year ago.

Jun 25, 2017

Gregory R. Pytko, age 69, of Genoa City, WI, passed away Sunday morning June 25, 2017 at his home.

Gregory Richard Pytko was born on October 5, 1947 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Mitchell and Olga Kalita Pytko.  On July 19, 1986 in Las Vegas, NV, Gregory was united in marriage to Jane Ann...

Jun 24, 2017

Michele Lynn Millard, age 45, of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning June 24, 2017 at her home.

The former Michele Lynn Novak was born on November 3, 1971 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Dennis Novak and Nancy Adamczyk.  Michele lived in the Milwaukee, WI area before settling to Twin Lakes 18 years ago....

Jun 24, 2017

Roy C. Kautz, age 90, of Genoa City, WI, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 24, 2017 at the Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington surrounded by his family.

Roy Charles Kautz was born on August 16, 1926 in Geneva Township, Wi, the son of the late Charles F. and Grace C. Miller Kautz.  On August 28,...

Jun 23, 2017

Fremon L. Dorn, 95 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully Friday, June 23, 2017 at Wisconsin Veteran Home in Union Grove, WI.  He was born May 5, 1922, the son of the late Herman and Martha Dorn.  Fremon married Virginia Heusser on November 25, 1949 in Elkhorn, WI. Virginia preceded in death March 16, 2014.  He served in United...

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....