Obituaries

Joseph S. Cannestra

Nov 20, 2016

Joseph Cannestra, 82, of Elkhorn, WI peacefully passed on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Lake Country Health and Rehabilitation of Summit, WI surrounded by his family.  The youngest child of Italian immigrants, Giovanni and Stefana (Salmieri) Cannestra, he was born July 21, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI.  The first family member to earn a college degree, Joe graduated from UW-Madison...

Vito J. Benigno Jr.

Nov 19, 2016

Vito J. Benigno Jr.; 68, of Elkhorn, WI died Saturday November 19, 2016 at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center Milwaukee, WI. He was born October 28, 1948, the son of the late Vito and Jean (DeCarlo) Beningo Sr.  Vito was united in marriage to Susanne R. Wisniewski on October 27, 1990 in Fox Lake, IL.  Vito loved being outdoors...

Leonard P. "Torch" Rego

Nov 18, 2016

Leonard P. "Torch" Rego, age 76, of Bassett, WI, died Friday evening November 18, 2016 at the Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, WI.

Leonard Patrick Rego was born on March 17, 1940 in Westford Township, WI, the son of the late John E. and Mary Connors Rego.  Leonard lived in Caznovia, WI before moving to Kenosha County...

Robert James Yunker

Nov 18, 2016

Robert J. Yunker of Elkhorn, WI died at the age of 99 on Friday November 18, 2016.  Robert was born on August 29, 1917; son of the late Michael and Olive (Mclaughlin) Yunker in Chicago, IL.  Robert was married to Patricia Rigby on February 22, 1942 in Chicago, IL.  She preceded him in death in January of 1992. Robert...

Nancy Joyce Kraft

Nov 17, 2016

Nancy J. Kraft, age 84, of Powers Lake, WI, died Thursday evening November 17, 2016 at Village Glen Memory Care in Lake Geneva, WI following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Born Nancy Joyce Kindberg on March 27, 1932 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late William and Emily (Zimmerman) Kindberg.  Nancy was united...

Richard A Lewis

Nov 16, 2016

Richard A. Lewis, 87; of Lyons, WI died Wednesday November 16, 2016 at Lakeland Health Care Center Elkhorn, WI.  Richard was born November 1, 1929 in Beaver Dam, WI the son of the late E.A. "Jack" and Florence (Miller) Lewis.  He served in the U.S. Marines with a tour of duty in Korea.  He graduated from the University of...

Martin Sanchez, Jr.

Nov 14, 2016

Martin Sanchez, Jr., age 37, of Silver Lake, WI, died Monday morning November 14, 2016 at his home.

Martin was born on July 20, 1979 in Racine, WI, the son of Martin and Cindy Braun Sanchez, SR.  Martin has been a lifelong resident of Silver Lake.    He was self-employed doing construction.  He enjoyed fishing, cooking and playing...

Shawna Rachel Foltman

Nov 14, 2016

Shawna Rachel Foltman, age 40, of Burlington, WI (Town of Randall), died Monday morning November 14, 2016 at her home.

Shawna was born on October 30, 1976 in Elkhorn, WI, the daughter of Michael B. Foltman and Mary D. Chambers  Shawna was a lifelong resident of the Twin Lakes area.

Shawna attended Westosha Baptist Church...

Wesley Eugene Lane

Nov 14, 2016

Wesley E. Lane, age 82, of Elkhorn, WI and formerly of Genoa City, WI, died Monday morning November 14, 2016 at Holton Manor, in Elkhorn, WI.

Wesley Eugene Lane was born on March 3, 1934 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Carl R. and Ingaborg Johnson Lane.  Wesley lived in Elgin, IL before moving to...

John F. Strike Sr.

Nov 11, 2016

John F. Strike Sr, 77 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI.  He was born January 30, 1939 the son of the late John W. and Carolyn (Bodnar) Strike.  John served in the United States Air Force from January 14, 1957 to January 13, 1961.  He was united in...

Randall "Randy" D. Williams

Nov 10, 2016

Randall "Randy" D. Williams, 76 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Tender Reflections in Elkhorn, WI.  He was born December 24, 1939, the son of Richard and Lola (Heir) Williams. Randy served in the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time outdoors boating, hunting, camping, deep sea fishing and riding motorcycles. Randy loved playing...

Marvin W. Pagel

Nov 10, 2016

Marvin W. Pagel; 89 of Whitewater, WI died Thursday November 10, 2016 at Fairhaven Care Center Whitewater, WI.  Private graveside service will be held at Richmond Cemetery Richmond, WI.  Arrangements completed by Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Homes and Crematory Elkhorn, WI.

Joyce E. (Harris) Davidson

Nov 9, 2016

Joyce E. (Harris) Davidson, 83 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Tender Reflections in Elkhorn, WI.  She was born October 8, 1933 in Lyons, WI, the daughter of the late Merle and Mary Belle (Bodden) Harris. Joyce graduated Whitewater High School in May of 1951 and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a Bachelor of Education Degree...

Robert Edward Harrington

Nov 9, 2016

Robert E. Harrington; 85, of Elkhorn, WI and Naples, FL died Wednesday November 9, 2016 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center Elkhorn, WI.  He was born April 3, 1931 in Elkhorn, WI the son of the late Delos J. and Jeanette (Briggs) Harrington. He graduated from Elkhorn High School with the Class of 1949; he then attended the University of...

Mary "Anita" A. Coss

Nov 8, 2016

Mary A. "Anita" Coss, age 81 of Lake Geneva, WI (Town of Linn) died Tuesday November 8, 2016 at the Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington.

Mary was born on April 9, 1935 in Duluth, MN, the daughter of the late Mike C. and Alice Engels Rich.  On May 19, 1956 in Woodstock, IL, Mary was united in...

John E Reynolds

Nov 6, 2016

John E. Reynolds, age 89, of Genoa City, WI (Town of Randall), died Sunday evening November 6, 2016 at his home.

John Eugene Reynolds was born on September 23, 1927 in Belvidere, IL, the son of the late Fred and Rosalie Huml Reynolds.  On June 7, 1952, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Richmond, IL, John was...

Nancy Jean (Faber) Liebnow

Nov 6, 2016

Nancy Jean Liebnow: 78, of Elkhorn, WI passed away at her daughter's home in Delavan, WI on Sunday November 6, 2016.  Nancy was born on November 19, 1937 in Burlington, WI.  She was the daughter of the late Kenneth John and Edna Sarah (Lake) Faber.  She was baptized and confirmed in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Nancy graduated from...

Geraldine J (Johnson) Bivans

Nov 5, 2016

Geraldine (Geri) J. Bivans, age 87, of Lake Geneva, WI passed away peacefully November 5, 2016 at Lakeland Healthcare Center in Elkhorn. Born on February 8, 1929 in Berwyn, IL, Geri was the daughter of the late Christian and Esther (Heggestuen) Johnson. A loving mother of four and grandmother of six, Geri spent her career as a...

William Robert Zimmerman

Nov 2, 2016

William R. Zimmerman age 91 of San Tan Valley Arizona and formerly of Northbrook, IL. Died November 2, 2016 in Arizona.  He was born on November 6, 1924 in Chicago, IL.   The son of the late William and Aura-Lee (Lewis) Zimmerman.  He was united in marriage to Elsie Fairaizl for 45 years prior to her preceded him in death.   ...

Ryan Curtis Johnson

Oct 26, 2016

Ryan C. Johnson; 10, of Elkhorn, WI died Wednesday October 26, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born May 10, 2006 in Elkhorn, WI the son of Jesse E. and Shauna K. (Thomazin) Johnson.  Ryan attended West Side Elementary School. He was very active kid who enjoyed the great outdoors, going fishing, hunting and...