Obituaries

Jul 4, 2024

Jose C. Fonseca, age 86, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 24,1938 in San Jose de Otates, Guanajuato, Mexico. Jose was united in marriage to Enedina (Sandoval) Fonseca on October 31, 1958, in San José de Otates, Mexico. They spent their lives raising a beautiful...

Jul 2, 2024

Leland R. Holden age 68 of Elkhorn, WI died at Aurora Summit Hospital on Tuesday July 2, 2024 surrounded by his family.  Leland was born on September 19, 1955, son of the late Richard and Mary (Miller) Holden.  On November 12, 1984 Leland married Kelly Lubis, they spent their life together and until the time of her passing in...

Jun 29, 2024

Beverly J. Freitag (nee Sommer), lifelong resident of Elkhorn, WI, age 94, was called home to the Lord on June 29, 2024. Daughter of the late Paul and Mildred (Lean) Sommer, Beverly was born on December 6, 1929, in Elkhorn. On September 13, 1952, Beverly was united in marriage to Edward W. Freitag, who preceded her in death on...

Jun 28, 2024

Connie Mae LaFayette, age 76 of Silver Lake, WI, died surrounded by family on June 28, 2024, at Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI.  She was born on November 10, 1947, the daughter of the late Albert and Aileen (Jahns) LaFayette. Connie was born and raised in Silver Lake, WI and attended Wilmot High School. Connie lived in several...

Jun 27, 2024

Gary Walter, age 88, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Son of the late Stewart and Julia (Streit) Walter, Gary was born on May 13, 1936, in Queen, PA. Gary enlisted in the United States Navy right out of high school and served his country honorably. He was a longtime member of St. Patrick's Catholic...

Jun 26, 2024

David A. Taylor, 66 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.  He was born March 30, 1958, in Madison, WI, the son of Lyle and Ethel (Strand) Taylor.  David graduated from Elkhorn High School with the Class of 1976.  He was united in marriage to Mona Whaley on April 7, 1979,...

Jun 26, 2024

Frank DeVries, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. He was 80 years old. Born on August 1, 1943, in Randolph, WI, where he was eldest son of Harry and Jessie DeVries, hardworking farmers who were able to instill in him and his siblings the core foundations, values, work ethic and integrity...

Jun 25, 2024

Joan E. Gunderson, 80 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. She was born August 6, 1943, in Whitewater, WI, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lois (Zimmerman) Miller.  On April 7, 1962, Joan was united in marriage to Theodore "Ted" O. Gunderson in Fort Atkinson, WI.  Together they made their...

Jun 23, 2024

Robert L. Guiler, 92 of Delavan, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2024, surrounded by family at Ridgestone in Delavan.  He was born September 29, 1931, in Vincennes, IN, the son of the late Robert P. and Helen (Jansen) Guiler.  Bob graduated from Wylie High School in Terre Haute, IN in 1949 and went on to earn...

Jun 20, 2024

Norman J. Lembach, 91, of Elkhorn, WI passed from this life on June 20, 2024, at Frontida Assisted Living in Elkhorn.

Norm was born on June 19, 1933, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Joseph and Marie Lembach. Norman was united in marriage to the love of his life, Evelyn Rychlowski on June 9, 1956....

Jun 19, 2024

Peter C. May age 87 of Pell Lake, WI died June 19, 2024.  He was born in Ingleside, IL on December 14, 1936.  The son of the late Fred and Evelyn (Deinlein) May.   On May 10, 1958, at St. Peters Catholic Church in Spring Grove, Il he was united in marriage to Janan L. Miller who preceded him in...

Jun 18, 2024

Thompson Website/FB Nancy Anne Thompson 77 of Twin Lakes, WI passed away peacefully Tuesday night June 18 th 2024 at her home. Nancy was born June 20 th 1946 in Chicago, IL the daughter of John and Shirley (McClanahan) Thompson. Nancy first and foremost loved her family immensely, and took pride in being not only a grandma, but a...

Jun 18, 2024

Irma G. Hladik, 86 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the Gardens at Ridgestone.  She was born February 10, 1938 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late John "Jack" and Cecelia (Gruszkowski) Stajkowski.  Irma was united in marriage to Ralph A. Hladik on April 26, 1958. Together, they moved from Chicago to Wisconsin...

Jun 18, 2024

Marilyn Yurs, formerly of Elkhorn, WI, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 18, 2024 at her assisted living facility in Port Charlotte, Florida, where she resided for the last ten years.

Marilyn Jean Martin, born January 30,1931 was the daughter of Leslie and Nora Martin of Elgin, IL.  Marilyn graduated from Elgin High School and worked at the...

Jun 16, 2024

Robert "Bob" O. Behrens, 85, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Williams Bay Care Center. He was born on April 24, 1939, in Arlington Heights, IL, the son of the late Richard W. and Eleanora (Buesing) Behrens. Bob proudly served in the United States Army Reserve and with the National Guard. He was united...

Jun 15, 2024

Kathleen Shaver Snavely, 65, of Burlington, WI, passed away and joined our Heavenly Father on June 15, 2024, after a brief but incredibly courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born May 26, 1959, in Detroit, MI, to Anita Levesque and John Shaver. A cosmetologist by trade, Kathleen started her career in Mundelein, IL, later opening her salon...

Jun 12, 2024

John C. Smolinski, age 84, of Powers Lake, WI, made the journey to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Only child of the late Chester and Florence Smolinski, John was born on April 8, 1940, in the Chicagoland area. He attended St. Hedwig's School and went on to graduate from East Leyden High School. Immediately following graduation,...

Jun 12, 2024

Rick W. Boulden, 69 of Elkhorn WI. passed away on June 12th, 2024, at his residence. Rick the son of the late Robert "G.E." Boulden and Lenore (Heck) Boulden, was born in Burlington WI. on April 22, 1955. He attended the Burlington schools and was very proud to have received his GED from Gateway.

Rick enjoyed the...

Jun 12, 2024

Diane Mary Bretta, age 84, of Lake Geneva, WI, and formerly of Twin Lakes, WI, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Geneva Lake Manor. Daughter of the late Russel and Edythe (nee Mohr) Mattern, Diane was born on February 4, 1940, in Chicago, IL. She was united in marriage to the late Edward Bretta on February 18, 1961,...

Jun 11, 2024

Gregory J. Orban, age 76, of Genoa City, WI, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born on February 23, 1948 in Kenosha, WI, the son of the late Albert and Joan (Brau). He was united in marriage to his loving wife, Connie on December 7, 1974 in Burlington, WI. During his lifetime, he proudly served in...