Obituaries

Geraldine "Geri" Elizabeth Butzen

Geraldine "Geri" Elizabeth Butzen

Feb 21, 2015

Geraldine "Geri" E. Butzen age 76 of Lake Geneva, WI passed away Saturday February 21, 2015. Geri was born on June 27, 1938 in Chicago, daughter of the late Joseph and Mae Szpak. She was married to James Butzen on November 5, 1960 in Chicago until the time of his passing in September of 2014. Geri and her husband moved...

Muriel "Jean" Tully

Muriel "Jean" Tully

Feb 17, 2015

Elkhorn: Muriel Jean (Campbell) Tully: 90, of Elkhorn, WI died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Jean was born on July 1, 1924 to the late Frank and Irene Campbell. She grew up in Conneaut, OH and spent her childhood summers on the shores of Lake Erie. She graduated from Conneaut High School in 1942...

Michael Francis Zdanek

Michael Francis Zdanek

Feb 16, 2015

Michael F. Zdanek age 57 of Lyons, WI, died Monday February 16, 2015 at his home. Michael Francis Zdanek was born on July 31, 1957 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Henry and Eveline Kedzior Zdanek. Michael lived in Twin Lakes, WI before moving to Lyons 13 years ago. Michael worked in food service for the Aurora Memorial...

Irene Dorothy Bathery

Irene Dorothy Bathery

Feb 15, 2015

Irene D. Bathery age 95 of Silver Lake, WI died Sunday morning February 15, 2015 at the Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, WI. Irene Dorothy Bathery was born on January 24, 1920 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana the daughter of the late Robert Lampon and Mary Magdaline Hood Bathery. Irene lived in Chicago, IL until moving to Silver Lake in 1977. She...

Thomas "Tom" E. Markwardt

Thomas "Tom" E. Markwardt

Feb 15, 2015

Thomas E. Markwardt; 88, of Fort Atkinson WI formerly of Elkhorn, WI died Sunday February 15, 2015 at Falcon's Nest Fort Atkinson, WI. He was born August 1, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI the son of the late Frank and Anna (Kraemer) Markwardt. Tom enjoyed sports, especially the Wisconsin Badgers, Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers. He is survived by nieces,...

Jean May Eisentraut

Jean May Eisentraut

Feb 12, 2015

Jean May Eisentraut age 92 of Elkhorn, WI died at her home on Thursday February 12, 2015. Jean was born in Elkhorn, WI on October 14, 1922 daughter of the late Roy and Bertha Weber and has lived in Elkhorn all of her life. Jean was married to Elmer Eisentraut who preceded her in death in 2003. Jean was a...

Charles Roberts

Charles Roberts

Feb 11, 2015

Charles Roberts age 88 of Twin Lakes, WI, died Wednesday February 11, 2015 at The Springs at Crystal Lake Rehab Center in Crystal Lake, IL. Charles was born on March 26, 1926 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Michael and Jennie Trimarco Rinaldi. On February 14, 1984 in McHenry County, he was united in marriage to Ruth L....

Georgia M. Bachtell

Georgia M. Bachtell

Feb 10, 2015

Georgia Mae Bachtell, age 83 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Ridgestone Gardens in Elkhorn, WI. She was born on August 27, 1931 in Texas. Georgia was united in marriage on October 7, 1950 to Robert Bachtell in Fort Hood, TX. Robert preceded in death on November 22, 1991. Georgia was a member of Ladies...

Robert Richard Hoogstra

Robert Richard Hoogstra

Feb 10, 2015

Robert R. Hoogstra age 75 of Palmyra, WI. Passed Away February 10, 2015 at his home. He was born on July 20, 1939 the son of the late Abel and Anna Boersema Hoogsta. On April 19, 1985 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Bulkiewicz. He worked for Continental Distribution for 18 years. He is survived by his wife Dorothy....

Woodrow "Woody" Wilson Kramer

Woodrow "Woody" Wilson Kramer

Feb 9, 2015

Woodrow W. "Woody" Kramer age 98 of Palmyra, WI passed away peacefully on February 9, 2015 at his home. He was born on August 7, 1916 in Tongonoxie, Kansas the son of the late Mathias and Ida (Redman) Kramer. He was united in marriage to the love of his life Marilin Westphal, who preceded him in death in 1994. He...

Kenneth "Ken" Robert Brockmann

Kenneth "Ken" Robert Brockmann

Feb 7, 2015

Whitewater: Kenneth R. Brockmann,77; of Kristy Lane died Saturday February 7, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 20, 1937 in Arlington Heights, IL the son of the late Edward and Esther (Buhrke) Brockmann. He was united in marriage to the former Janice A. Miller on June 28, 1969 in the First United Methodist...

Bea Fell

Bea Fell

Feb 7, 2015

Bea Fell, 85, formerly of County Road H Elkhorn, WI died Saturday February 7, 2015 at Ridgestone Terrace Elkhorn, WI. She was born November 17, 1929 in Dodge County Wisconsin the daughter of the late Archibald and Thelma McDonald. She was united in marriage to Lyle L. Fell on December 24, 1948 in Lake Geneva, WI. Bea was a member...

Marvin "Marv" Glenn Walbrandt

Marvin "Marv" Glenn Walbrandt

Feb 7, 2015

Elkhorn: Marvin G. Walbrandt, 83, of Hodunk Road Elkhorn, WI died Saturday February 7, 2015 at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Home Union Grove, WI. He was born July 1, 1931 in Elkhorn, WI the son of the late Glenn and Elsie (Schinke) Walbrandt. Marv graduated from Elkhorn High School. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was...

Leroy "Skip" August Pitsch

Leroy "Skip" August Pitsch

Feb 6, 2015

​LeRoy "Skip" Pitsch, age 79, of Dousman, WI died on February 6, 2015. Skip was born on June 27, 1935 in Waukesha, WI, the son of LeRoy and Madeline (Weber) Pitsch. He served his country in the United States Army and was retired from Unit Drop Forge. Skip is survived by his son Thomas Pitsch , and was loved and...

Rebecca J Cooper

Rebecca J Cooper

Feb 5, 2015

Rebecca J. Cooper, age 71; of Elkhorn, WI, died Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI. She was born on February 20, 1943 in Elkhorn. She was the daughter of the late Glenn and Mildred (Jerik) Cooper. Rebecca was a lifelong resident of Elkhorn. She worked at State Long Distance Telephone Co. in Elkhorn, WI...

James "Fish" Perry Johnston

James "Fish" Perry Johnston

Feb 5, 2015

James P. "Fish" Johnston, 64, of Sullivan, WI died on February 5, 2015. Born on April 30, 1950, Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen N., Sr. and Maryan (Rockteacher) Johnston. He graduated from Mukwonago High School and was retired from Waukesha Concrete. Jim is survived by his son, Eric of Grafton, granddaughter, Samantha and great-granddaughters Ava and...

Mary Jane Magill

Mary Jane Magill

Feb 3, 2015

Elkhorn: Mary Jane Magill, 92, of Williams Bay formerly of Elkhorn, WI died Tuesday February 3, 2015 at her residence. She was born June 4, 1922 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late James L. and Mary (Posus) Leeson. She was united in marriage to Robert F. Magill Sr. on September 25, 1943 in Junction City, Kansas. Robert died...

Mattia "Martha" Catalano

Mattia "Martha" Catalano

Feb 2, 2015

Mattia "Martha" Catalano, (nee: Campagna) 94; of Elkhorn, WI died February 2, 2015. Beloved wife of the late John Catalano, Loving mother of Michael Catalano (Ret. CPD), Domenica (John) Campanella and Vince (Carmella) Catalano. Dear Grandmother of four; Marlisse Catalano, Nicole Catalano, Frank (Alba) Campanella and Roseanne (Sam) Garnello, Great grandmother of 2; Samuel and Marisa Garnello, sister of Michella...

Virginia Louise Geidner

Virginia Louise Geidner

Feb 1, 2015

Elkhorn: Virginia L. Geidner, 69, of Oak Lane Elkhorn, WI died Sunday February 1, 2015 at her residence. She was born August 8, 1945 in Evanston, IL the daughter of the late Harold F. and Dorothy M. (Kirscht) Rand. She was united in marriage to Robert F. Geidner on May 2, 1964 in Glenview, IL. She was a devoted homemaker...

Michael Roy Andrus

Michael Roy Andrus

Feb 1, 2015

Michael Roy Andrus, age 30 of Palmyra, WI, died Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital in Waukesha, WI. He was born on November 19, 1984, the son of Ronald Andrus Sr. and Laura Zuerner. Michael was active in the Christian Discipleship Farm, Good Will Industries, and the Special Olympics. Michael is survived by his parents, Ronald Andrus Sr....