Obituaries

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...

Jun 6, 2024

William "Bill" J. Schroeder, 93 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Oak Park Place in Burlington. He was born on October 30, 1930, the son of the late William and Marguerite (Siegel) Schroeder. Bill was united in marriage to Patricia Grenning on September 12, 1953. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed working at...

Jun 5, 2024

Francis "Frank" J. Moran age 87 of Fontana, WI died at Holton Manor nursing home on June 5, 2024 surrounded by his family. Frank was born in Chicago, IL on August 5, 1936; son of the late Francis and Margaret Moran. Frank married Ann M. Fahey-Sweeney on August 11, 1990. Frank enjoyed golfing, and vacationing in Ireland.  Frank is...

Jun 3, 2024

Richard "Dick" W. DeHaan age 96 of Elkhorn, WI died on Monday June 3, 2024 with his family at his bedside.  Dick was born on October 31, 1927; son of the late William and Ethel (Andrews) DeHaan.  Dick married Florence Thingstad on June 30, 1951 and together they raised their two children.  Dick began his business career in car...

Jun 1, 2024

Stanley F. Newell, loving husband of Bette Ann Newell (Rocek), passed away peacefully the morning of Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his home in Elkhorn, WI surrounded by his family.

Beloved father of Matthew Newell, Alison (Steele) Whowell, and Adam Newell.  Proud grandfather aka "Pop Pop" of Adalayde, Penelope, Clementine Newell, Aspen, Steeler, and Willow Whowell. Younger...

May 28, 2024

Janet L. Wells, 82, of Elkhorn, WI, was born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at RidgeStone Gardens in Elkhorn.  She was born September 13, 1941, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Raymond and Josephine (Rego) Frymark.  Janet was united in marriage to the late Conrad Wells on May 14, 1960. She was a member...

May 24, 2024

Carol J. Ickes, 75 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at her home.  She was born June 26, 1948, in Whitewater, WI, the daughter to the late Earl and Virginia (Schultz) Butke.  Carol was united in marriage to Vincent Ickes on April 16, 1977.   She was member of the First English Lutheran Church in Whitewater,...

May 23, 2024

In Loving Memory of Patricia Shirley

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Patricia Shirley, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away peacefully on May 23rd, 2024.  Patricia leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and grace.

Patricia was born in Dowagiac Michigan to Raymond and Elinor Phillips, Patricia grew up...

May 22, 2024

John E. Samuelson, age 91, of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The son of the late Evert and Judith Samuelson was born on June 11, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois. During his lifetime, John proudly and honorably served in the United States Army as a corporal in the Korean War. He married the love of his...

May 21, 2024

George E. McCabe Jr. age 88 of Mukwonago, WI died at AngelsGrace Hospice surrounded by his family on Tuesday May 21, 2024. George was born on July 14, 1935; son of the late George and Elizabeth (Jansen) McCabe. He was united in marriage to MaryLou Richards on March 16, 1963. They raised their family and spent many loving years...

May 20, 2024

Donald A. Fay, age 88, of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away on Monday May 20th, 2024. Donald was born on November 2nd, 1935 in Burlington, WI, the son of Walter and Anna (Busse) Fay.

First and foremost, Donald loved his family, he cherished not only being a grandpa, but got to be a great grandpa as well....

May 20, 2024

Lonnie Mitchell Evans, age 76, of Williams Bay, WI, and formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 20, 2024. Son of the late Max and Helen Evans, Lonnie was born on February 26, 1948. Lonnie was born in Chicago and moved to Norridge, IL where he graduated from Ridgewood High School. During his...

May 20, 2024

Linda Fay Hoke Stuart, 77, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn, Wisconsin.  Formerly a resident of Waukegan, Illinois, for 42 years, Linda was born on April 1, 1947 in Titusville, Pennsylvania, to Ruel and Helen (Turner) Hoke.

Despite being born with spina bifida and spending most of her life using a...

May 16, 2024

Kim Anne Nyden, 69 of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, at Hospice Alliance in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Kim was born in Chicago, IL, April 18th, 1955 to Robert and Lois (McCoy) Michaels. She is the wife of the late Gerald Nyden Sr.

Kim was described as a spitfire, feisty, stubborn, and could...

May 15, 2024

Mrs.Evelyn Zylpha Surzyn, age 96 and formerly of Genoa City, WI, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024. Evelyn was born in Fort Robinson, NB on January 25, 1928 to Mary Jane and Jewel Copeland.  Evelyn spent most of her younger years in Elgin and Hebron IL.  She worked on several of the family's dairy and crop farms through...

May 14, 2024

Myrtle Margaret Roberts, 92 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.  She was born April 10, 1932, in Sharon, WI, the daughter of the late Leroy and Margaret (Bensen) Messerschmidt.

Myrtle had a deep love of horses throughout her life. You could always find her wearing something horse related;...