Obituaries

Mar 14, 2025

Marcela Cruz Huerta, age 39, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born on September 13, 1985, in Michoacan, Mexico, the daughter of Miguel and Maria (Huerta) Cruz-Pacheco. Marcela was known to be a very bright and loving person. She loved going out shopping to stores, enjoyed...

Mar 13, 2025

Paul M. Pavelski, age 64, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, passed away on March 13, 2025 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 24, 1960, in Waukegan, IL, the son of the late Paul and Betty (Hardin) Pavelski. In his free time, he enjoyed being very active in his family's lives. He loved spending time...

Mar 12, 2025

Jim, 66, Passed away on March 12, 2025 at his home in North Carolina after a year-long illness.  He was born and raised in Genoa City and graduated from Badger High School.  He is survived by his wife Jean, son Anthony (Julie) Dahlke, sister Peggy Dahlke Lydic and nephew Jeff Stieg, Franklin WI and sister-in-law Tami Dahlke, Genoa City. ...

Mar 12, 2025

Joseph J. Otto, age 61, died on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Son of the late Larry Otto and Roseanne Ragusca, Joseph was born on December 12, 1963, in Chicago, IL. He worked as a painter and welder throughout his life, and raised three children in the Silver Lake, WI area. Joseph had a great sense of humor and was...

Mar 11, 2025

Philip H Bjerning age 82 of Grayslake, IL passed away on March 11, 2025.  He was born on May 30, 1942 in Burlington, WI, and grew up in Genoa City WI. The son of the late Harold and Helen (Harrison) Bjerning.   On June 11, 1983, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Schiller.  Philip served in the United States...

Mar 11, 2025

John T. Kobierski age 79 of Burlington, WI died March 11, 2025.  He was born in Chicago, IL on December 2, 1945.  The son of the late Edmund and Elizabeth (Sarna) Kobierski.  He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam Era.  During his life John loved being outdoors whether it was fishing,...

Mar 9, 2025

James L. Wykle, 78, of Sugar Creek, passed away on March 9th, 2025. Jim was born in Chicago, IL., on July 17th, 1946 to his late parents, James and Eleanor (Braun) Wykle. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Margaret (O'Connell) Wykle, on March 15th, 1969, in Chicago, IL.

We will always remember...

Mar 9, 2025

Curtis "Curt" F. Kruger, age 61, of Genoa City, WI, passed away at home on Sunday, March 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 19, 1963 in Granite City, IL, the son of the late Charles and Carolyn (Higgs) Kruger. Curt and his loving wife, Lisa (Werner) were united in marriage on July 10,...

Mar 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Lowell E. Sweet

August 10, 1931 – March 9, 2025

With profound sadness, yet immense gratitude for a life of remarkable purpose and impact, we announce the passing of Lowell E. Sweet, a man of unwavering integrity, intellect and boundless dedication to his family, profession and community. His legacy will continue...

Mar 8, 2025

Lawrence M. Trezise, 82, most recently of Gurnee, IL (formerly Daytona Beach, FL, Pearson, WI, Zion, IL and Lindenhurst, IL) passed away peacefully in his sleep on March, 8 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walwyn and Muriel Trezise, his wife Lily Etta (Thorne) and his brothers Walwyn (MaryLou) and Thomas (Sharon).  He is survived by...

Mar 5, 2025

On March 5th 2025, Kayla Castellano Maner passed away unexpectedly in her sleep.

Kayla, with her loud infectious laugh, lived her life loving her children Emanuel, Zoey, Madeline, & Greyson. Kayla's "home" was both in Florida and in Wisconsin. Kayla put herself through nursing school and passed her NCLEX, continued on to receive her Masters, and was...

Mar 3, 2025

James Jotka Sr., 76, of Trevor, WI., passed away on Monday March 3rd, 2025. He was born in Chicago, IL., on December 19th, 1948 the son of his late parents Bruno and Catherine (Tamulis) Jotka. He was united in marriage to his late wife Theresa (Havlicek) Jotka.

James loved a great many things, but nothing more than...

Mar 2, 2025

Richard "Dick" L. Gilkey, 85 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, WI.  He was born March 5, 1939, in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of the late Charles and Irma (Binkert) Gilkey.  Dick graduated from Fort Atkinson High School.  He was united in marriage to Jean C. Winter on April...

Feb 28, 2025

Gary M. Kamenick

March 19, 1961 – February 28, 2025

Gary Kamenick, 63 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025.  Born March 19, 1961, in Presidio, CA to the late Natalie (Stille) and LaVerne Kamenick.   Gary's family moved to Elkhorn when he was young, and Gary remained a lifelong resident of Elkhorn....

Feb 25, 2025

Deborah A. Mannor, 68 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI.  She was born on November 13, 1956, in IL, the daughter of Richard J. Wheeler Sr. and Helen (Hardinger) Wheeler Freudenstein.  Deb was united in marriage to Anthony "Tony" Mannor.  She worked for many years with Peckham Vocational Industries. ...

Feb 24, 2025

Deborah J. Ruiz, age 62, of Delavan, WI, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1962, in Janesville, WI, the daughter of the late Oswald and Nell (Love) Rhyner. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Renato Ruiz, on August 22, 1998, at Sugar Creek Lutheran Church in Elkhorn,...

Feb 23, 2025

Donna Lota (Werschkul) Lee, 82 of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was born on December 6th, 1942. Family and faith were at the center of Donna's world. She showed God's love to anyone she encountered. Her love even extended to animals. She would take in any animal that needed a home. She was even nicknamed...

Feb 23, 2025

Ronald R Witek age 72 died February 23, 2025.  He was born in Chicago, IL on April 30, 1952.  The son of the late Edward and Stella (Wawczak) Witek.  During his life he was an avid Chicago Bears fan and Chicago Cubs fan.  He also enjoyed John Wayne movies.

Survived by his brother Michael (Patricia) Witek, sister...

Feb 21, 2025

John F. Lysaght II, known affectionately by his family as "Dad, Grandpa, Papa, or Brat", from East Troy, WI passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2025, at the age of 69 in Milwaukee, WI at the VA Hospital. He was born on July 10, 1955, in Milwaukee, WI, to Charles Marshall Lysaght (Jane) Hodgins. John was also raised by...

Feb 21, 2025

Joseph L. Ramirez age 76 of Twin Lakes, WI died February 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on May 10, 1948.  The son of the late Joseph and Jeanette (Cross) Ramirez.  On January 21, 1978, in Riverdale, IL he was united in marriage to Theresa Owen.   He served in the United States Army....