Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...