Obituaries

Mar 22, 2024

Gary L. Friedrich, age 72, of Genoa City, WI, passed away at home on Friday, March 22, 2024. Son of the late Ed and Ethel (Barker) Friedrich, Gary was born on September 20, 1951, in Platteville, WI. Gary enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 18, and served his country with honor and bravery during the...

Mar 20, 2024

Barbara A. Schoen (Sahara) born into eternal life on March 20, 2024.  Barbara was born on November 11, 1964 in Schaumburg, Illinois to Jeremiah and Patricia Schoen.  With a beautiful soul and smile, Barbara's true passion was caring for others.

In 1998 she, along with her late husband Victor, adopted their beloved son Jake. Working for Aroura...

Mar 20, 2024

Edmund H Schneider Jr. age 89 of Bristol, WI. died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 20, 2024.  He was born in Chicago, IL on October 27, 1934.  The son of the late Edmund and Ann (May) Schneider Sr.  On September 20, 1956, in San Pablo, CA he was united in marriage to Betty A. Moore they...

Mar 19, 2024

Gary I. Ruud, age 87, of Burlington, WI, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Son of the late Ingvald and Esther (Erickson) Ruud, Gary was born on June 10, 1936, in Waukegan, IL. His aunt and uncle, Leila and Ralph Timmerman, played a significant role in Gary's upbringing, creating lasting memories in Hayward, WI.  On February 2, 1957,...

Mar 19, 2024

Joseph "Joe" E. Ghilani Jr., 74, of Elkhorn, WI. passed away on March 19th, 2024, at Aurora Zilber Hospice in Milwaukee, WI. He was born to Joseph and Marie (Bourbonnais) Ghilani, in Milwaukee WI, on April 20th, 1949. He was united in marriage to Christine (Fischer) Ghilani on September 2nd, 1972, in Racine, WI.

Joe loved many...

Mar 18, 2024

James M. Ward III of Elkhorn, WI died on Monday March 18, 2024 at St. Lukes Medical Center in Milwaukee; he was born in Elkhorn, WI on May 23, 1951.  James' parents were James Jr. and OraBelle Ward.  He married his high school love, Janean Bray.  They have three sons; Breck, Jimmy (James IV), and Theon.  He has six...

Mar 17, 2024

Philip S. Marshall passed away on March 17, 2024 after a year and a half battle against pancreatic cancer. He was 65. Phil was born April 11, 1958, and raised in Chicago, Illinois to Paul and Margaret (Shimanek) Marshall. He graduated from Brother Rice High School, where he excelled as an athlete, earning opportunities to play soccer at the...

Mar 14, 2024

Betty Rae Shultz nee Brooks, age 96 of Crystal Lake, IL died March 14, 2024. She was born on December 9, 1927. The daughter of the late Ray Patchen and Leona Mignon (Renfro) West. On May 1, 1948, she was united in marriage to Jack Alan Brooks who preceded her in death. On Sept 12, 1981, she was united...

Mar 13, 2024

Dawn L. Walters, 62 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, WI.  She was born May 20, 1961, in Geneva, IL, the daughter of the late, Joseph and DeLoris (Kroning) Hitzemann.  Dawn was united in marriage to Steven G. Walter on December 23, 1996, in Elkhorn, WI.  She worked...

Mar 12, 2024

Gary F. Pumala, age 68, of Twin Lakes, WI, and formerly of northeastern IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, following an arduous battle with lung cancer, which he faced bravely. Son of the late Raymond Pumala and Greta Clegg, Gary was born on December 27, 1955, in Waukegan, IL. He lived in multiple cities throughout northeastern Illinois...

Mar 11, 2024

Wm. Bruce King, 83 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.  He was born June 3, 1940, in Chicago, IL, the son of the late William and Evelyn (Horak) King.   Is there anything as sweet as a teen romance? Only a teen romance that lasts. Esther and Bruce met at Palatine...

Mar 8, 2024

Benjamin Michael Davis, 24 of Elkhorn WI, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 8 th, 2024, after a year and a half battle with cancer. Ben was born on July 13th, 1999, in Burlington, WI.

Ben was diagnosed with Stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma in July of 2022. Ben fought with amazing strength and determination. Ben never...

Mar 5, 2024

James C. Kelnhofer aka "Kelly", 75 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at his home. He was born February 8, 1949, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Joseph and Carol (Emmerich) Kelnhofer. Kelly graduated from Delavan Darien High School with the Class of 1967. He owned and operated Kelly's Bar for over 30...

Mar 5, 2024

Kenneth Earl Zandrowicz, age 79 of Twin Lakes, WI. passed away March 5th, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth was born March 10th, 1944, in Chicago, IL, the son of Emmet and Fern June (Paul) Zandrowicz. Kenneth was united in marriage to his wife Judy (Trychta) Zandrowicz, on August 28th, 1965, in Chicago. He was...

Mar 4, 2024

Norma passed away on March 4, 2024 in Bellair, FL surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 21, 1937 in Elkhorn, WI to Floyd (Jack) and Rosina (May) Minette. She moved to St. Petersburg, FL in 1978 and later moved to Seminole, FL where she resided for the last 20 years. Norma was preceded in death by...

Mar 4, 2024

Stanley Carl Odling, age 83 of Delavan, WI, died March 4, 2024, at his home.  He was born at home November 12, 1940, in Richmond Township, WI, the son of the late Emil and Lavina Odling. On January 14, 1961 in Spring Prairie, WI, Stan was united in marriage to Maria Risseeuw. He worked all of his life farming. ...

Mar 2, 2024

Marcene E. Wimer-Seitz, 87, of East Troy, WI, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Brolen Meadows in Mukwonago, WI.  She was born February 9, 1937, in Beloit, WI, daughter of the late Lewis and Dorothy (Short) Reichard.

Marcene earned a bachelor's degree in nursing, and began her nursing career at Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn,...

Feb 29, 2024

Robert L. Johnson age 75 of Salesville, Arkansas, formerly of Woodstock, IL died in his home February 29, 2024.   He was born in Woodstock, IL on November 24, 1948.  The son of the late Kenneth and Norma (Schryver) Johnson.   He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  During his life he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and tinkering...

Feb 29, 2024

Timothy Allen Lockwood age 66 of Lake Geneva, WI died on Thursday February 29, 2024, after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer.  He fought with all his will for the people that he loved so dearly.  Tim was born on February 21, 1958; son of the late LaVerne and Joyce (Jacobs) Lockwood.  Tim was a 1976 graduate of Elkhorn...

Feb 27, 2024

John Stephen Moretz, age 80 of Silver Lake, WI, died February 27, 2024 at his home. He was born on October 15, 1943, the son of the late John and Frances (Eisenhour) Moretz. On August 1, 1965, in Brevard, North Carolina he was united in marriage to Gail Owen. He worked for many years for Olin Corporation and served...