Obituaries

Dec 3, 2016

Eugene B. Becker, age 83, of Burlington, WI (Randall Township), died Saturday morning December 3, 2016 at the Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn, WI.

Eugene Bernard Becker was born on May 19, 1933 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Joseph and Edna Wertley Becker.  On May 19, 1960, Eugene was united in marriage to...

Nov 28, 2016

Karen M. Faber, age 69, of Salem, WI, died Monday morning November 28, 2016 at the United Hospital System-St. Catherine's Campus.

The former Karen Margaret Miller was born on January 21, 1947, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Ray and Margaret Miller.  Karen has been a lifelong resident of Kenosha County.   She has been a...

Nov 28, 2016

Shirley D. Lowe, age 70, of Twin Lakes, WI, died Monday morning, November 28, 2016 at the Rosewood Care Center of St. Charles in St. Charles, IL.

The former Shirley Dee Adams was born on May 30, 1946 in Madison, IN, the daughter of the late Elmer and Josephine Burchfield Adams.  On July 28, 1971 in Youngstown,...

Nov 26, 2016

Donald R. Zilske, age 70, of Burlington, WI (Bohners Lake) died Saturday evening November 26, 2016 at his home.

Donald Robert Zilske was born on January 27, 1946 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Robert and Florence Hoffmann Zilske.  On September 11, 1965 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Twin Lakes, Donald was united in marriage...

Nov 25, 2016

Susan Jean Boring 77 of Elkhorn, WI died at her home on November 25, 2016, surrounded by her family.  Susan was born on February 21, 1939 in Washington DC, daughter of the late Gerald Kjorness and Helen (Holan) Kittleson.  Susan spent her adult life as an RN, and took much pride in her work as a Hospice Nurse later...

Nov 24, 2016

Mildred L. Bobula-Flanary, age 79, of Lake Geneva, WI died Thursday afternoon November 24, 2016 at Geneva Lake Manor, in Lake Geneva.

The former Mildred Lorene Flanary was born on January 14, 1937 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of the late Lee Clingman and Virginia Jean Poindexter Flanary.  She was married to Francis W. Bobula.  He...

Nov 22, 2016

John "Jack" Ames: 86, of Bowers Road Elkhorn died peacefully Tuesday November 22, 2016 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born June 24, 1930 in Elkhorn, WI.  He was the son of the late Lloyd and Mildred (Wright) Ames.  Jack graduated from Elkhorn Area High School with the Class of 1948.  He then attended the University of...

Nov 22, 2016

Brenda J. Wickersham, age 60, of Twin Lakes, WI, died Tuesday evening November 22, 2016 at the Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI.

The former Brenda June Rayfield, was born on June 18, 1956 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Robert and Doris Olsen Rayfield.  On April 18, 1981 in Schaumburg,...

Nov 22, 2016

Genevieve A. Panko, age 83, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Tuesday evening, November 22, 2016 at Geneva Lake Manor. The former Genevieve Annie Pecoraro was born on April 22, 1933 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Frank S. and Hannah Courtley Pecoraro. Genevieve lived in LaGrange, IL and Door County, WI before moving to Lake Geneva. She...

Nov 21, 2016

John E. "Jack" McKevett, age 80, of Twin Lakes, WI, died suddenly on Monday November 21, 2016 at the Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington.

John Edward "Jack" McKevett was born on February 24, 1936 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Eugene and Marie Heuel McKevett.    He lived in Wildwood, IL and Shellknob, MO before moving...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...