Obituaries

Jan 28, 2024

William H. (Bill) Vincent, of Elkhorn, WI. passed away on Sunday, January 28th, 2024, at Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn WI.  Bill was born on March 14th, 1936, in Elkhorn WI, the son of the late Howard and Mildred (Quinn) Vincent.

Bill worked for many years tending bar at area supper clubs.  He also owned and operated...

Jan 28, 2024

Karen M. Davis, 78, of Salem, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Hospice Alliance in Kenosha, WI.  She was born July 19, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Wilma Mulder. Karen was united in marriage to Gerald Davis in 1975.  Karen was an avid animal lover.  She enjoyed working on puzzles.  Karen...

Jan 28, 2024

Dennis Brennan, 91, of Pell Lake, WI passed away on January 28, 2024.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 30, 1932, Dennis was one of twelve siblings and the son of Thomas and Margaret Brennan. He spent several years in the US NAVY as an Engineman stationed at sea.

Dennis spent many years living...

Jan 27, 2024

Jill Cebrzynski, 67, died Jan. 27, 2024, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, after a brief illness. She was a "Leap Year baby," born Feb. 29, 1956, in Chicago, where she grew up in the South Lawndale community. Because Leap Year occurs only every four years, when that date came around on the calendar, it was it her "real" birthday, as family...

Jan 25, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" M. Buldak age 80 of Lake Geneva, WI died on Thursday January 25, 2024 at the Milwaukee VA Hospital.  Larry was born on September 6, 1943; son of the late Andrew and Dorothy (Kramarich) Buldak.  Larry was a very proud Veteran of the United States Navy; also, a very proud and long-time member of the Elkhorn VFW. ...

Jan 25, 2024

Catherine Carey Stucka, age 98, of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away on January 25, 2024. "Kay" was born April 22, 1925 in Wilmot, WI, daughter of the late James and Ruby Carey. Kay graduated from St. Mary's Catholic High School in Burlington, WI and Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI.

During her life Kay enjoyed just about everything....

Jan 25, 2024

Beverley E. Gorkowski, 82, of Lisbon, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Menomonee Falls, WI.  She was born May 10, 1941, in Augusta, WI, the daughter of the late Alfred and Esther (Olson) Knuth. Beverley graduated from Fairchild High School in May 1959. She was united in marriage to Thomas A. Gorkowski at...

Jan 22, 2024

Michael Martin Kroyer age 66, Delavan WI., passed away on January 22 nd , 2024. Michael was born in Milwaukee, WI., on December 5 th , 1957, the son of Martin and Katharina (Kirsch) Kroyer. Michael loved many things in his life, but none more than his family, and being a grandpa. He loved jazz music, and even played...

Jan 20, 2024

Anita S. Erikson age 82 of Genoa City, WI died January 20, 2024 at Aurora Zilber Hospice House in Wauwatosa, WI.  She was born on January 23, 1941. The daughter of the late William and Harriet (Sumner) Kline.  On May 27, 1961 in Genoa City WI she was united in marriage to Duane B. Erikson who preceded her in...

Jan 19, 2024

Judith S. Hildebrandt age 88 of Delavan, WI died January 19, 2024.  She was born on February 12, 1935.  The daughter of the late Marlin and Charlotte (Anderson) Schnurr.  On December 27, 1957 in Wilmot, WI she was united in marriage to George E Hildebrandt who preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 2023.  She worked as an Elementary...

Jan 19, 2024

Robert L. Vail age 74 of Fontana, WI died January 19, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. He was born on December 21, 1949.  The son of the late Lyle and Winnifred (Bolton) Vail.

Bob has been a lifelong resident of Fontana and loved that community.   In his...

Jan 19, 2024

Robert "Bob" A. Gronowski age 64 of Elkhorn, WI died at VITAS Hospice Ruth House of West Allis, WI on Friday January 19, 2024.  Bob was born on July 13, 1959; son of the late Robert and Cecilia (Czerwinski) Gronowski.  Bob is preceded in death by his sister; Ann Pochowski; and his parents; Robert and Cecilia.  He is survived...

Jan 16, 2024

Lurley J. Nixon, age 92, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at home. She was born on January 25, 1931, in Toulon, IL, the daughter of the late Charles and Thula Burton. Lurley was united in marriage to Ronald Nixon and enjoyed visual art, dancing, music, crocheting, knitting and casinos. She also wrote and published...

Jan 16, 2024

Lila Alta Evenson (nee Thompson), born on July 18, 1925, in Lansboro, Minnesota, peacefully departed this world on January 16, 2024, at the age of 98, after a brief illness.

In 1952, Lila married Darroll 'Swede' Evenson in Lansboro, MN and shortly thereafter relocated to Elkhorn, Wisconsin where they created a home filled with warmth and laughter. ...

Jan 13, 2024

Randy Scott Hallman age 69 of Genoa City, WI passed away on January 13th, 2024. Randy was born in Elkhorn, WI on November 18th, 1954. The son of the late George and Roberta (Moore) Hallman. On November 17th, 2006 he was united in marriage to Kay (Eisenmann) Hallman in Genoa City, WI. Randy loved his family, being a granddad...

Jan 12, 2024

Carol Ann Sturgeon of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024 at the age of 63 surrounded by her family.  Carol was a loving wife to Milton Scow.  She was also a loving mother to Stephanie (Scott) Pontel, Erik (Andrea) Sturgeon, Christopher (Sara) Sturgeon, and Michelle (Curtis) Babb.  Carol will be dearly missed by everyone that knew...

Jan 11, 2024

Russell J. Gifford age 78 of Fitchburg, WI died January 11, 2024. He was born in Elkhorn, Wl on February 25, 1945. He was the son of the late Ray and Helen (Russell) Gifford. He grew up on the family farm in Bloomfield Township helping with whatever needed to be done around the farm, milking the cows, baling hay...

Jan 10, 2024

James E. Schmalfeldt age 79 of Silver Lake, WI passed away January 10, 2024, at the Aurora Hospital of Burlington. He was born on April 17, 1944. The son of the late Donald and Lila (Ehlert) Schmalfeldt. Survived by his devoted wife of 40 years Betty (Bird) Schmalfeldt. He worked for 36 years for the Kenosha County Parks Department....

Jan 10, 2024

James L. "Gubby" Gubrud, age 72, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Son of the late Leonard and Isabel (Kashuta) Gubrud, Gubby was born on May 31, 1951, in Elkhorn. On April 2, 1993, he was united in marriage to Mardonna "Dee" Babcock in Las Vegas, a destination they visited twice a...

Jan 10, 2024

Edward Henry Sontowski, age 73, of Como (Lake Geneva), WI, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Mercyhealth Hospital in Janesville. Son of the late Henry and Agnes (Baker) Sontowski, Ed was born on June 16, 1950, in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Lane Tech High School and went on to work as a machinist in the tool...