Obituaries

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....

Raymond R. Gehrke Sr

Raymond R. Gehrke Sr

Jan 29, 2015

Please see updated service information: Raymond R. Gehrke Sr., age 89 formerly of Palmyra, WI, died Thursday, January 29, 2015 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veteran's Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born October 20, 1925 in Chicago, IL. Raymond was united in marriage to Betty on July 23, 1943. Betty preceded him in death on January 22, 1996. Raymond...

Salvatore "Sal" Joseph Seno

Salvatore "Sal" Joseph Seno

Jan 28, 2015

Salvatore J. "Sal" Seno age 87 of Huntley, IL and formerly of Twin Lakes, WI died Wednesday evening January 28, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL. Salvatore Joseph Seno was born on October 27, 1927 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Salvatore and Lucia Seno. Sal was united in marriage to Patricia Klemp on August 19,...

Richard "Rick" L. Ecklund, Sr

Richard "Rick" L. Ecklund, Sr

Jan 26, 2015

Richard L. "Rick" Ecklund, Sr. age 61 of Genoa City, WI died Monday evening January 26, 2015 at the Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI. Richard Lee Ecklund was born on August 27, 1953 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Clifford F. and Belle Domino Ecklund. He moved from Chicago to Genoa City in 1970. On May...

Rosemary Lanzarotta

Rosemary Lanzarotta

Jan 26, 2015

Rosemary Lanzarotta, age 94 formerly of E. Third Avenue Elkhorn, WI, died Monday, January 26, 2015 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn, WI surrounded by her loving children. She was born in 1920 in Athelstane, WI to the late Concetta and Joseph Orlando. Rosemary married Sam Lanzarotta in 1944 in Chicago, IL. He preceded her in death on April...