Obituaries

Duane J. Horndasch

Duane J. Horndasch

Aug 10, 2024

Duane J. Horndasch, age 89, of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away on August 10, 2024. He was born on March 28, 1935, the son of the late George and Helen (Meyer) Horndasch. He was united in marriage to his loving wife, Helen Heslin, on May 2, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois. The couple raised four children and loved to spend...

Deborah (Baalke)  Railsback

Deborah (Baalke) Railsback

Aug 9, 2024

Deborah (Baalke) Railsback, age 80 of Naperville, IL, passed away on Friday, August 9 th , 2024, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. Deborah was born on July 14 th , 1944, in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Dorothy (Floessler) Baalke. She was united in marriage to the late James Railsback. Deborah, who loved her family immensely, loved being a...

Ruth M (Wessolowski)  Neuhaus

Ruth M (Wessolowski) Neuhaus

Jul 29, 2024

Ruth M Neuhaus age 82 of Sheboygan, WI and formerly of Genoa City, WI died July 29, 2024.  She was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 11, 1942.  The daughter of the late John and Esther (Spiegelhoff) Wessolowski.   On October 18, 1976, in Elkhorn, WI she was united in marriage to Robert Neuhaus who preceded her in death on...

Susan M. (Haberman)  Lathrum

Susan M. (Haberman) Lathrum

Jul 25, 2024

Susan M. Lathrum, 82 of Delavan, WI, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at her home.

Susan was an artist, an educator, a mother, wife, a leader, and always a pioneering woman.

She was born in Omaha, NE on 9-12-41 and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1968 with a degree in Art...

Janet Irene (Jansen)  Heckert

Janet Irene (Jansen) Heckert

Jul 25, 2024

Janet Irene Heckert, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024, in Delavan Wisconsin. Born on November 1, 1936, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Gladys and Henry Jansen. Janet was preceded in death by her loving husband Kenneth Heckert and her brothers Sonny and Paul and sister Darlene.

Janet was a graduate of...

Ward P Siegler

Ward P Siegler

Jul 25, 2024

Ward P. Siegler (Pat) of Lyons, WI passed surrounded by family on July 25, 2024 age 85. He was born at home in Genoa City, WI on April 17, 1939. The son of the late William and Merle (Hoskins) Siegler. He was united in marriage to the girl across the street, Sandra Kamholtz, spending over 60 years together. Together...

Gerald "Jerry" L. Seufzer

Gerald "Jerry" L. Seufzer

Jul 25, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Seufzer, age 78, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of his home. Son of the late Herman and Mae Seufzer, Jerry was born on November 26, 1945, in Baraboo, WI, the eldest son of five children. Jerry enlisted in the United States Navy in 1964,...

Barbara Johnson Welkos

Barbara Johnson Welkos

Jul 23, 2024

Barbara Johnson Welkos age 93 of Elkhorn, WI died at home on Tuesday July 23, 2024.  Barbara was born June 1, 1931; daughter of the late Nathan and Louise (Olcott) McClure.  Barbara married Lester R. Johnson on December 30, 1954; together they raised 4 children until the time of his passing on February 21, 1983.  A few years later,...

Gregory R. Momberg

Gregory R. Momberg

Jul 22, 2024

Greg Momberg, born on April 2, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on July 22, 2024, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. A respected veteran, Greg was cherished as a loving father, grandfather, brother, and son. His early years in Milwaukee, shared with his two siblings, laid the foundation for a life marked by service and family. After a distinguished period in...

Deborah "Deb" A. Patzold

Deborah "Deb" A. Patzold

Jul 20, 2024

Deborah "Deb" A. Patzold age 70 of Elkhorn, WI died at St. Mary's Hospital of Madison, WI after a short illness surrounded by her family. Deb was born on October 4, 1953; daughter of the late Harold Schlick and Allene L. Schusler. Deb married Robert "Bob" O. Patzold at Chapel on the Hill in Lake Geneva on October 12,...

Lorraine M (Cajka)  Brossard

Lorraine M (Cajka) Brossard

Jul 20, 2024

Lorraine M. Brossard age 84 of Elkhorn, WI died July 20, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Chicago, IL on January 14, 1940.  The daughter of the late Steve and Mary (Soltis) Cajka.  On November 8, 1958, in Chicago she was united in marriage to George Brossard.

Lorraine was involved...

Lorraine H (Gutzke)  Schilli

Lorraine H (Gutzke) Schilli

Jul 19, 2024

Lorraine H Schilli age 89 died July 19, 2024.  She was born in Saskatchewan, Canada on December 9, 1934.  The daughter of the late Norman and Theresa (Unger) Gutzke.   On October 12, 1955, she was united in marriage to Peter Schilli who preceded her in death on March 14, 1981.

Survived by her son Alan Schilli.   Preceded...

Sandra Lee (Kamholtz)  Siegler

Sandra Lee (Kamholtz) Siegler

Jul 19, 2024

Sandra L. Siegler of Lyons, WI passed suddenly and unexpectedly on July 19, 2024. She was born in Elkhorn, WI on March 3rd, 1939 to the late Paul and Charlotte (Hill) Kamholtz. She was united in marriage to the boy across the street, Ward Siegler, spending over 60 years together. Sandra graduated from Genoa City High School. Together in...

Richard J. Krause

Richard J. Krause

Jul 18, 2024

Richard (Dick) John Krause (83) of Salem, WI (but lived most of his life in Wauwatosa, WI) died peacefully on July 18th, 2024 after a short battle with Cancer.

Dick was born in Milwaukee, WI to Eunice and Clarence Krause.  He attended Wauwatosa East High School and spent 34 years serving the residents of Wauwatosa in varying...

Gerald K Robinson

Gerald K Robinson

Jul 16, 2024

Gerald K. Robinson age 90 of Twin Lakes, WI died July 16, 2024.  He was born in Genoa City, WI on April 26, 1934.  The son of the late George and Ethelyn (Bjerning) Robinson.   On November 8, 1952, he was united in marriage to Grace Klement.  Gerald was owner/operator of Robinson Wholesale in Genoa City, WI.  He served in...

Arlene "Sunny" M. Eberhardt

Arlene "Sunny" M. Eberhardt

Jul 13, 2024

With God holding one hand and Jesus holding the other, Arlene "Sunny" Eberhardt was led Home on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Sunny was born on August 24, 1937 to John and Elenor (Schultz) Schumann in Chicago, Illinois. Her family moved to Elkhorn, Wisconsin at the beginning of Sunny's sophomore year, and she graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1955....

Lois Marie Wendorf

Lois Marie Wendorf

Jul 12, 2024

Lois Marie Wendorf age 90 of Elkhorn, WI died at Vintage on the Ponds on July 12, 2024.  Lois was born on October 15, 1933, daughter of the late Carl and Hazel (Tharinger) Amon.  Lois married Harold Wendorf on November 20, 1954 and they spent their lives together until the time of his passing in 2015.  At the age...

James "Jim" Richard Nelson

James "Jim" Richard Nelson

Jul 11, 2024

James "Jim" R. Nelson, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather, Age 95, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and adoring staff at Golden Years by his side. Jim was born on October 27, 1928, son of the late John and Ruth (Poulsen) Nelson. Jim enlisted in the Army...

Heather Lynn Grenus

Heather Lynn Grenus

Jul 7, 2024

Heather Lynn Grenus age 45 of Burlington, WI died July 7, 2024, from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident.   She was born in Waukegan, IL on September 3, 1978.  The daughter of George and Diane (Suhling) Grenus.  She was currently working at Waters Edge Health in Kenosha, WI.  Heather served over 15 years in active and reserve United States...

Mary Ellen Sweet

Mary Ellen Sweet

Jul 4, 2024

Mary Ellen Sweet, age 92, formerly of Elkhorn, WI bid us a fond farewell at Grace Commons in Menomonee Falls, WI on Thursday, July 4, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  Born on March 24, 1932 in Kohler, WI to the late Leo and Winifred (Hudson) Ebben, Mary Ellen was a live-wire who led her life with a fierce...