Obituaries

Jul 21, 2025

Susan M. Riley left this world on July 21, 2025, at the age 84 with her loved ones by her side. She was known by many for her smile, her love for children, and her beautiful curly gray hair. Her greatest joy and biggest accomplishment were being a stay at home mom and how she sacrificed and gave selflessly...

Jul 21, 2025

Craig R. Yates age 57 of Pell Lake, WI died July 21, 2025.  He was born on June 20, 1968.  The son of Richard Yates and Joyce Lorainne.  On November 30, 2015, he was united in marriage to Barbara Pratt.

Craig lived his life devoted to his family and work.  He worked as a Carpenter.

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Jul 20, 2025

Charles "Chuck" E. Schenning age 74 died July 20, 2025.  He was born in Waukegan, IL on April 21, 1951.  The son of the late Milton and Marilyn (Krahn) Schenning.   On September 15, 1973, at St. John's Catholic Church he was united in marriage to Rebecca Kirk.

Chuck served the Wheatland Fire Dept for many years and...

Jul 18, 2025

Shirley M. Heigl, 98, of McHenry, IL., passed away on Friday, July 18th, 2025. Shirley was born in Kenosha, WI., on June 18th, 1927 to her parents, Andrew and Marie (Schmidt) Wiegele. She would then go on to marry the love of her life, Richard Heigl.

Shirley loved many things, but none more than her family, she...

Jul 17, 2025

Spring G. Creger, age 68, of Elkhorn, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Daughter of the late Keith and Beverly (Chester) Houghtaling, Spring was born on June 12, 1957, in La Crosse, WI. She grew up in Waterford and later settled in Elkhorn. Spring enjoyed cooking, baking, arts & crafts, and hated sports of any kind. The...

Jul 17, 2025

Dorene Rakebrand (nee Bieniek), age 73, of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2025, with loved ones at her side. Dorene was born in Chicago, IL on May 30, 1952, to Louis and Dorothy Bieniek. The family moved to the Chicago suburb of Bolingbrook, IL where she and her siblings grew up. Dorene attended...

Jul 16, 2025

Mary "Negria" A. Meunier, 68, of Bloomfield, WI., passed away on July 16th, 2025, at her home with her sister Betty by her side. Mary was born in Starkville, MS., on August 2nd, 1956 to Flora May (Higgins) Harrison, and Tom Harrison. She is now reunited with the love of her life, Miles Meunier.

Mary, always happy,...

Jul 11, 2025

Leonard R Kruzan age 89 died July 11, 2025. He was born on October 23, 1935.  The son of the late William and Helen (Kelley) Kruzan.  On February 25, 1956, in Silver Lake, WI he was united in marriage to Judith Kruzan who preceded him in death on June 21, 2025.

Father to Kelly Restarski, Kent Kruzan...

Jul 11, 2025

Arthur Allen Burgeson age 29 died July 11, 2025.  He was born in Chicago, IL on December 24, 1995.  The son of Wesley and Jeannine (Jensen) Burgeson.  Arthur loved to listen to all types of music and had many different playlists to accompany him with his many adventures in life.  He collected T-shirts and Funko Pops.  He liked to...

Jul 9, 2025

Michael Robert Demske passed away at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center on July 9, 2025. Family and friends thank the ambulance transport team, Aurora healthcare staff and Hospice for special care during Mike's final days. He was greatly comforted by all who shared their concerns.

Michael was the second child born to Nellie Tucker Demske and Robert Demske....

Jul 8, 2025

Paula Lee Cronin, lovingly known by her grandchildren as "G-Ma Wuff Wuff," was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 8, 2025.

Born on November 8, 1943, in Hollywood, Florida, Paula was the cherished daughter of Kenneth Lee Frash and Pauline Gladys Frash. She grew up in the heart of Hollywood, where she...

Jul 7, 2025

Austin Hunter Merkling, 32, sadly left our world on July 7, 2025. He was born in Burlington, Wisconsin, in 1993.  The Son of Mark Merkling and Roxanne Olson (Setterman).  During his life Austin loved to collect Pokémon cards, baseball cards, everything Brewers, and matchbooks.  He was an avid Milwaukee Brewers fan that led him to work at the stadium. ...

Jul 6, 2025

Cathy A. Francart, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, WI., passed away on Sunday, July 6th, 2025 at the Gardens of Mt. Pleasant. Cathy was born in Oshkosh, WI., on August 17th, 1949 to her parents Louis, and Mary-Lou (Bedore) Francart.

Cathy was a proud registered nurse graduating from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay and worked for...

Jul 5, 2025

Lois R. Baker age 72 of Genoa City, WI died July 5, 2025.  She was born in Burlington, WI on January 31, 1953.  The daughter of the late Richard and Marion (Dimon) Oldson.   On October 6, 1973, at Berean Grace Church in Genoa City, WI she was united in marriage to Floyd Baker Jr. Lois has been a member...

Jul 4, 2025

Raymond Jan Rapacz, age 79 of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, passed away July 4, 2025.  Born in Hammond, Indiana, he was the eldest of the two sons of the late Walter and Irene Rapacz.  Dr. Rapacz practiced cardiology for over 50 years, retiring in 2010.  He practiced at Hinsdale Hospital and LaGrange Hospitals.  At Hinsdale Hospital he was the Director...

Jul 2, 2025

Janet E. Hetzel age 83 of Elkhorn, WI died on July 2, 2025, at Lakeland Heath Care center. Janet was born on May 27, 1942, in Chicago (Berwyn), IL; daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Kopecky) Rozmarin. Janet was a 1960 graduate of Williams Bay High School where she was Salutatorian of the class. Janet was married to...

Jun 29, 2025

Justin T. Will, 39 of Whitewater, WI, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his home.  He was born June 4, 1986, in Madison, WI, the son of David and Marcia (Nichols) Will.  Justin graduated from Lakeland School in Elkhorn, WI.  He loved to go shopping, especially for toys.  Justin loved to go fishing with his family.

Jun 29, 2025

Joyce L. Carr age 83 formerly of Lockport, IL died June 29, 2025.  She previously also lived in Chicago, Chicago Heights, Hazel Crest and Homewood, IL.   She was born on July 23, 1941, the daughter of the late Andrew T. Culloden and the late Mary TenBroeck nee Matutis.  On August 20, 1966, she was united in marriage to Wesley...

Jun 29, 2025

James "Demps" Dempsey, age 84, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025. He was born on August 29, 1940, the son of the late William and Norma (Schober) Dempsey. Jim was united in marriage to his loving wife, Eileen, on August 15, 1964, in Fort Atkinson, WI. They celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in August of...

Jun 28, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we share the passing of Riley Thomas Oman, 43 of Williams Bay, WI. Riley was born on February 11, 1982, in Milwaukee, WI, the beloved son of Thomas Oman and Kelli (Plattner) Garecht. Riley went to Heaven far too soon, on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Riley's life was...