Obituaries

Dec 15, 2015

Michael E. Lee of Elkhorn, WI passed away at his home on Tuesday December 15, 2015 surrounded by his family.  Michael was born on July 27, 1951, son of John and Eva (Marshall) Lee. Michael married his wife, Sally Walther in Lake Geneva on September 22, 1973.  Michael was a carpenter and enjoyed building things; he also enjoyed hunting,...

Dec 15, 2015

Bonnie B. Smith, age 89, of Lake Geneva, WI and formerly of Genoa City, WI, died Tuesday morning December 15, 2015 at Artisian Assisted Living.

The former Bonnie Bertha Christison was born on February 12, 1926 in Lafayette Township, WI, the daughter of the late Glen and Hattie Rohda Christison.  She has been a lifelong resident of...

Dec 13, 2015

Michael J. Cassidy age 68 of Twin Lakes, WI died Sunday evening December 13, 2015 at the OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL.

Michael Joseph Cassidy was born on March 7, 1947 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Thomas and Marie Kruse Cassidy.  He worked as a salesman for electronics parts.  Michael moved...

Dec 9, 2015

Bernace M. Hardy, age 88, of Venice, Florida died Wednesday evening December 9, 2015 at the Venice Regional Bayfront Health Hospital in Venice, Florida.

Bernace Marie Francoeur was born on May 8, 1927 in Beaverville, Illinois, the daughter of the late Beaucie J. and Leona E. Regnier Francoeur.  Bernace graduated from Genoa City High School...

Dec 6, 2015

Orrie L. Kallem; 97, of Williams Bay, WI died Sunday December 6, 2015 at Williams Bay Care Center.  He was born November 4, 1918 in Norway, IL the son of Norwegian immigrant, the late Peter and Ada F. (Sebby) Kallem.  Orrie was united in marriage to the former Florence M. Harmening on July 19, 1952 in Chicago, IL.  Orrie...

Dec 1, 2015

Grace E. Fanella age 77 of Twin Lakes, WI died Tuesday evening December 1, 2015 at the Journey Care Hospice in Barrington, IL.

The former Grace Elizabeth Johnson was born on August 5, 1938 in Blue Island, IL, the daughter of the late Luell and Clara D. Truschka Johnson.  On January 28, 1961 in Oak Park, IL,...

Nov 30, 2015

James "Jim" E. Mowery, age 90 of Delavan, WI, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at Mercy Walworth Medical Center in Lake Geneva, WI.  He was born on November 22, 1925 in Owen, WI the son of Ernest and Anna Mowery.  Jim was married to Ruth Henkel on September 8, 1951. Ruth preceded in death on May 5,...

Nov 28, 2015

Elkhorn: Joan M. Duerst; 86 of West Street Elkhorn, WI died Saturday November 28, 2015 at Lakeland Health Care Center Elkhorn, WI.  Joan was born September 28, 1929 in Colby, WI the daughter of the late John H. and Olive B. (Bryant) Loughead.  She graduated from Janesville High School with the Class of 1947.  On April 15, 1950 she...

Nov 28, 2015

Elkhorn: Arthur J. Remington Jr. 49, of Elkhorn, WI died Saturday November 28, 2015 under hospice care at Holton Manor Nursing Home Elkhorn, WI.  He was born November 21, 1966 in Honolulu, HI the son of Arthur J. and the late Janice Marie (Coffey) Remington Sr.  Art graduated from Elkhorn Area High School with the Class of 1986.  He...

Nov 27, 2015

Barbara Jane Bromeland; 59, of Countyline Road Whitewater, WI formerly of Elkhorn, WI died unexpectedly Friday November 27, 2015 at her home.  She was born December 4, 1955 in Elkhorn, WI the daughter of the late Donald K. and Mary Jane (Jacobsen) Bromeland Sr.  Barbara graduated from Elkhorn High School with the Class of 1974.  She worked for many...

Nov 27, 2015

Thomas R. Mitacek; 61, of Turtle Lake, Delavan, WI died Friday November 27, 2015 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.  He was born September 24, 1954 in Chicago, IL the son of Richard J. and Barbara P. (Philipp) Mitacek.  Tom was united in marriage to Cheryl A. Werner on May 15, 1976 in South Milwaukee, WI.  Tom worked as a...

Nov 27, 2015

Michael J. Adler age 64 of Walworth, WI died Friday morning November 27, 2015 at his home.

Michael Joseph Adler was born on September 9, 1951 in Burlington, Wisconsin the son of Joseph S. and Doris Mae Wrase.  On January 3, 1976 in Genoa City, WI, Michael was united in marriage to Laurie Hopkins.  Laurie preceded him...

Nov 25, 2015

William "Butch" Koehler, 79 of Sandwich, IL, died on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Sandwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Sandwich, IL.  He was born on September 2, 1936 in Aurora, IL the son of George and Lucille Koehler.  Butch worked as a foundry worker at Plano Molding for over 20 years.  He enjoyed bowling.  Butch is survived by...

Nov 24, 2015

William R. H. Swinford, Jr. age 66 of Bloomfield, WI (Pell Lake) died Tuesday morning November 24, 2015 at his home.

William Robert Howard Swinford was born on June 9, 1949 in Lansing, MI, the son of the late William R. H. and Evelyn Jean Brown Swinford, Sr.. On December 16, 1990 in Lake Geneva, WI, William...

Nov 23, 2015

Elkhorn: James Robert Barron; 82 of Elkhorn, WI died November 23, 2015 at Lakeland Health Care Center Elkhorn, WI.  He was born August 11, 1933 the son of the late James E. and Lydia Barron.   Graduated in 1955 from Marquette University in Accounting and received his CPA in 1961.  He served in the US Navy from 1956 until 1958.  ...

Nov 22, 2015

ROBERT E. SIGMUND, 68, of Foster Road Elkhorn, WI died Sunday November 22, 2015 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn. He was born May 17, 1947 in Elkhorn, WI the son of the late Charles F. and Nancy J. (Seltmann) Sigmund. He was a 1966 graduate of Elkhorn High School. He also received an Associate Degree in Tool...

Nov 21, 2015

Will Lepeska, a beloved businessman who overcame a difficult youth to start a dozen companies and raise eight children, died Saturday morning Nov. 21, 2015 peacefully in his sleep, according to his family. He was 83.

From pizza parlors to medical appliances and radioactive isotopes, Lepeska boldly embraced each new business idea -- and may...

Nov 18, 2015

Marian B. Edman age 76 of Kenosha, WI died Wednesday evening November 18, 2015 at the United Hospital-St. Catherine's Campus.

The former Marian Bernadine Chwalny was born on November 21, 1938 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Edward and Marian Osowski Chwalny.  On January 3, 1961 in Leavenworth, KS, Marian was united in marriage to...

Nov 14, 2015

Shannen M. Wojciechowski age 23 of Elkhorn, WI passed away at her home on Saturday November 14, 2015.  Shannen was born on December 22, 1991 in Hoffman Estates, IL, daughter of Richard Wojciechowski and Lori Serrato.  Shannen spent most of her life in the Delavan area until moving to Elkhorn with her parents two years ago.  Shannen had a...

Nov 9, 2015

Ronald A. Simons; 98, of Scottsdale AZ formerly of Elkhorn, WI died Monday November 9, 2015 at Vi at Silverstone Scottsdale, AZ.  He was born October 22, 1917 in Hebron, WI the son of the late Sircy B. and Nina L. (Trow) Simons.  Ron graduated from Whitewater High School with the Class of 1935.  He served in WWII with...