Obituaries

May 23, 2025

Mary Ann Madary age 67 of Pell Lake, WI died May 23, 2025.  She was born in Chicago, IL on July 26, 1957.  The daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (Catanzaro) Cali. On August 28, 1983, she was united in marriage to Marc Madary who preceded her in death on September 17, 2008.

During her life...

May 22, 2025

Dolores J. "Dede" (Poster) Otto, 80, of Salem, WI., passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at St. Catherine's hospital in Pleasant Prairie, WI., Dede was surrounded by her devoted husband Tom and their loving family. Dede was born in San Francisco, CA., to Fred and Rosellen (Kennedy) Poster, on February 28th, 1945. Dede met the love of her...

May 20, 2025

Patricia A Schreck age 90 formerly of Bassett, WI died May 20, 2025.  She was born in Fort Smith, AR on September 11, 1934.  The daughter of Robert and Blanche (Chapman) Wilburn and stepdaughter of Raymond Laidlaw.  She met Don Schreck in high school, and they married on November 25, 1960. During her life, Pat was a stay-at-home mom...

May 17, 2025

Christopher J. Pearson age 47 of Wheatland, WI died May 17, 2025.  He was born on September 15, 1977.  On September 15, 2003, he was united in marriage to Kristina Walsh.  He worked for many years as a Truck Driver.

During his life Chris enjoyed Photography and was a Weather Guru.  He was an avid NASCAR fan...

May 15, 2025

Sarah M. Plum, 35, of Whitewater, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at her home.  She was born on May 31, 1989, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Jeffrey and Denise (VandenBrande) Plum.  Sarah loved her family dearly and spending time with them.  She collected over 8,000 beanie babies, admired horses and enjoyed coloring.  Sarah will be...

May 15, 2025

Roy J Johnson age 61 of Burlington, WI and formerly of Lily Lake, WI died May 15, 2025.  He was born in Aurora, IL on February 29, 1964.  The son of the late Elwyn and Marilyn (Buckley) Johnson.

Roy loved fishing and boating on the lake with his kids and hiking with his dog, Charlie. He loved...

May 13, 2025

Richard E. Zubrod (Dick), 87, of Elkhorn, WI, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Born on November 23, 1937, to the late Albert F. and Jeanette A. (Young) Zubrod.

Richard proudly served in the United States Army National Guard, 126 Field Artillery Battalion, 32nd Infantry Division. He worked as a heavy equipment mechanic...

May 12, 2025

David P. Filter, age 61, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 12, 2025. Son of Donald and Rosalee (VanAntwerp) Filter, David was born on October 15, 1963, in Milwaukee. He grew up in Elkhorn, graduating from Elkhorn High School. On December 8, 1984, Dave was united in marriage with the love of his life, Rhonda...

May 11, 2025

Richard A. Kloster, 69, of Twin Lakes, WI., passed away on Sunday, May 11th, 2025. Richard was born to Anthony Kloster, and Anna Lucas, in Illinois, on August 23rd, 2025. Richard spent a beautiful number of years with the love of his life, Marilyn Amburgey.

Richard was one-of-a-kind type of guy, opinionated, but was truly loved by...

May 11, 2025

Susan "Sue" (Rice) Berg, age 56, of East Troy, WI, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born on August 4, 1968, in Burlington, WI, the daughter of the late James and Felice (Kwiatkowski) Rice. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Joseph "Joe" Berg on May 17, 2014, in East Troy, WI....

May 10, 2025

John "Ted" L. Kemp age 85 from Elkhorn, WI died on May 10, 2025 with his family by his side.  Ted was born on October 29, 1939, son of the late Shelby and Lillian Kemp. On April 28, 1961, Ted married Judith Lasch in Chicago, IL. Together they raised their family and ran their automotive repair business, Kemp's Automotive,...

May 8, 2025

Richard (Dick) G. Venecek, age 90, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2025. He was born on October 29, 1934, in Harvey, IL, the son of the late George and Alyce (Dusicka) Venecek. During his earlier life, Richard proudly served in the United States Army.

On September 29, 1989, he was united in marriage...

May 7, 2025

Gloria J Watson age 98 died May 7, 2025. She was born in Chicago, IL on April 1, 1927.  The daughter of the late Owen and Olga (Lych) Hardy.  On February 8, 1947, in Genoa City, WI she was united in marriage to Norwin "Norm" Watson who preceded her in death on August 1, 2018.  She was a past...

May 5, 2025

Melanie R. (McCole) Stickney age 41 of Lake Geneva, WI died May 5, 2025, after a courageous battle of four years.  She was born in Burlington, WI on November 27, 1983.  The daughter of Joseph and Patricia (Nienhaus) McCole.   On September 26, 2021, she was united in marriage to Jonathan Stickney.

Melanie graduated from the University of...

May 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Orlando Toro, born on December 25,1962, in Wauwatosa, WI, and lived in Pell Lake, WI. The loving son of Domingo and Rosalina passed away on May 3, 2025. Family and friends are deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden passing.

Orlando (OT) will be forever cherished, remembered...

May 2, 2025

Janet H. Ter Maat, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at the age of 89, at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Born on March 11, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Mitchell. Janet's life was marked by love and devotion,...

Apr 30, 2025

Jim J. Murphy, 55, of Milwaukee, WI., passed away at Froedtert Hospital on April 30th, 2025. Jim was born to Jack and Lorraine (Ruderer) Murphy on July 5th, 1969, in Milwaukee.

During his life he enjoyed working cars and small engines and drinking his Pepsi.

Jim is survived by his mother Lorraine Murphy,  his aunts...

Apr 29, 2025

Gerald M. "Jerry" Smudde, 84 of Elkhorn, WI, joined Our Lord in Heaven on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.  He was born November 12, 1940, in Lombard, IL. Jerry was united in marriage to Dolores "Dee" M. Smudde in Lyons, WI in 1965, and made many memories as they raised their family together. Jerry was a proud member of the...

Apr 29, 2025

Patricia Ethel Wright, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29. She was born to Chester A. Price and Alma Regina Brugger and grew up in a loving home as one of ten siblings.

She was the cherished sister of Jack, Julie, Everett, Dorothy, Stan, Gen, Russ, Virginia, and Chet, and was beloved by all her...

Apr 26, 2025

Phyllis E. (Midtbo) Zingelman, 83, of Twin Lakes, WI., passed away on Saturday April 26th, 2025. Phyllis was born to Harold and Ella (Gai) Midtbo, in Brooklyn, NY on March 10th, 1942. Phyllis graduated from St. Olaf college in 1962 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English.

She was united in marriage to the love of...