Obituaries

May 6, 2024

Margaret (Schulz) Heller, 94 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully Monday, May 6, 2024, at Lakeland Hospital surrounded by her family.  Margaret graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1948. She was the daughter of the late Oscar Schulz and Lena (Bublitz) Schulz.  Margaret married Merlin Heller on Oct. 29, 1955.  They shared 48 wonderful years together.  Margie and Merlin...

May 4, 2024

Edward S. Holmstrom Jr., 80, of Twin Lakes, WI passed away peacefully at Delavan Healthcare Services on May 4, 2024. He was the much-loved husband of Donna (Ehlert) for 61 years. Ed was born September 23, 1943, and as a young boy moved from Chicago, IL to Twin Lakes with his late parents Edward S. and Agnes (Murphy) Holmstrom...

May 1, 2024

James Block Jr. age 54 of Elkhorn died at home on May 1, 2024. James was born on June 20, 1969; son of James Sr. and Susan (Iseli) Block. James was a 1987 graduate of East Troy High School; later attending Mt. Scenario, and then UW Madison where he received his Masters Degree. He currently held the principles position...

Apr 28, 2024

John A. Bussey, 84, of Milwaukee, WI, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his home. He was born September 4, 1939, in Chicago, IL. He was the son of the late Fredrick and Irmadel (Mags) Bussey. John served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann (Lindquist) Bussey...

Apr 26, 2024

Rev. Arthur Wayne Mattox age 70 of Twin Lakes, WI died April 26, 2024.  He was born in South Bend, Indiana on December 19, 1953.  The son of the late Clyde and Evelyn (Miller) Mattox.  On May 23, 1987 in Hebron, Indiana he was united in marriage to Lydia Miller.  He served in the United States Navy.     In 2017...

Apr 25, 2024

Mathew Joel Goodman, 72, previously from Genoa City, WI, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 with family by his side. He was born on December 12, 1951 to Charlene D. Goodman and the late Donald C. Goodman, in Browntown, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by brothers Gordon J. Goodman and baby Gregory D. Goodman, and several aunts,...

Apr 21, 2024

Jean R. Bourenske, 96 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Lakeland Health Care Center.  She was born on February 5, 1928 in Solon Mills, IL, the daughter of the late Charles and Katherine (Yanke) Vogel.  Jean graduated from Elkhorn High School with the Class of 1946.  She worked for 43 years with Walworth County...

Apr 21, 2024

Rodney J Erb Sr "Papa Bear" age 75 of Ingleside, IL passed away peacefully at his home on April 21, 2024.  He was born in Soda Springs, ID on August 11, 1948.  The son of the late Jay (Nova) Erb and Gayle Sibbett-Pike.  On July 1, 1995, he was united in marriage to Catherine Rys-Hermanek.

Rodney spent...

Apr 19, 2024

Sheryl L Cavanaugh age 63 of Pell Lake, WI died April 19, 2024.  She was born in Elkhorn, WI on August 6, 1960.  The daughter of the late Robert and Bernice (Rasmussen) Siedschlag.   On May 5, 2000, she was united in marriage to Timothy Cavanaugh who proceeded her in death on December 5, 2022.

During her life...

Apr 19, 2024

It is with sad hearts, that we say goodbye to:

Edward J. Robers, age 77 of Elkhorn, WI died on Friday April 19, 2024 with his wife by his side.  Ed was born on September 24, 1946 in Elkhorn, WI; son of the late Elmer and Violet (James) Robers, and the first of four boys.  Ed graduated...

Apr 18, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alex J. Smith, aged 85, of Elkhorn, WI, who peacefully departed from this world on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Ridgestone Terrace. Alex was born on September 5, 1938, to the late Alfred and Marie (Baumeister) Smith. Alex led a full life marked by hard work, dedication, and a love for...

Apr 17, 2024

Richard C. Jones age 92 of Mesa, Arizona and formerly of Western Kenosha County passed away peacefully at his home on April 17, 2024.  He was just shy of his 93rd birthday.

He was the son of the late John J. and Florence (Selby) Jones. He graduated from Wilmot Union High School and married Suzette (Susie) Morris...

Apr 15, 2024

Clara S. Jacobs age 87 of Lake Geneva, WI died peacefully at home on Monday April 15, 2024.  Clara was born on March 24, 1937, daughter of the late Chris and Agnes (Aberg) Yttri. Clara grew up in Viroqua, WI.  She moved to Lake Geneva after her college years to waitress at the Geneva Hotel and at this time...

Apr 14, 2024

Raymond F. Gudowicz age 91 of Genoa City, WI died April 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.   He was born in Armstrong Creek, WI on December 11, 1932.  The son of the late John and Regina (Makowski) Gudowicz.   On July 8, 1961, he was united in marriage to Barbara Wolosyn. They moved from Chicago to...

Apr 11, 2024

Robert S. Pajak age 81 of Wheatland, WI died April 11, 2024.  He was born in Chicago, IL on April 14, 1942.  The son of the late Stanley and Josephine (Czerzinski) Pajak.  On August 17, 1963, he was united in marriage to Henrietta Hannan who preceded him in death on December 19, 2017.  Robert and Henrietta owned Hero's Pet...

Apr 9, 2024

Thomas Burton Weaver III, beloved husband, father, and coach, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Son of the late Diane C. Campbell and Thomas B. Weaver Jr., Tom was born on October 8, 1971, at Community Memorial General Hospital in LaGrange, IL. He graduated with the class of 1990, at Our Lady of Premontre High School in Green Bay,...

Apr 9, 2024

Beatrice "Bea" L. Brandenburg, 88 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, WI.  She was born December 23, 1935, in Chicago, IL.  Bea was united in marriage to Wayne H. Brandenburg on September 17, 1955, in Chicago, IL.  She stayed home with her children in their younger years and...

Apr 9, 2024

On April 9, 2024, while surrounded by family, Lorelei Ann "Lori" Wittig peacefully went home to Heaven at the age of 65. Lori was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She leaves behind a legacy of family, faith, and unwavering love.

Lori was born to James and Fay Costello on April 27, 1958. She is...

Apr 9, 2024

Robert W. Leonard, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 17, 1939 in Illinois to the late William and Noble (Brown) Leonard. Robert was united in marriage to his wife, Gloria (Carlson) Leonard on May 16, 2003 in Grayslake, IL. He proudly served in the...

Apr 8, 2024

Donald "Don" L. Ogden age 84 of Lake Geneva, WI died peacefully at home on Monday April 8, 2024.  Don was born on February 20, 1940, son of the late Lawrence and Loma (Curtis) Ogden.  Don married Alice C. Richardson on November 21, 1981 in Crystal Lake, IL.  Together they moved to Lake Geneva from Crystal Lake; before that,...