Obituaries

Nov 3, 2023

Judith S. Fleischer age 80 of Lake Geneva, WI died November 3, 2023.  She was born on July 16, 1943, the daughter of the late Howard and Cora (Nottingham) Hammarstrom.  On March 9, 1963, in Lake Geneva, WI she was united in marriage to Ernest Fleischer who preceded her in death on June 13, 2022.

Judith was...

Nov 3, 2023

David Harvey "Feedbag" Papcke

June 14, 1933~November 3, 2023

David H. Papcke "Feedbag" 90, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at Vintage on the Ponds in Delavan, WI. He was born June 14, 1933 to Fred and Martha (Arndt) Papcke, in Whitewater, WI. the 4th of 11 children. Dave attended South Heart Prairie School, across...

Nov 2, 2023

Edward C Sylvester age 90 of Pell Lake, WI died November 2, 2023.  He was born in Chicago, IL on February 5, 1933.  The son of the late Eigel and Carla (Mortensen) Sylvester.  On February 8, 1960 he was united in marriage to Marguerite Lozeau.

Edward served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955.   He was...

Nov 1, 2023

Addie E. Wright, age 80, of Whitewater, WI, passed away on November 1, 2023 at home. She was born on December 2, 1942, in McHenry, Illinois, the daughter of the late Henry and Addie (Raven) Felmeten. Addie was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved cooking for other people, collecting jewelry, and gambling, especially scratch-offs; however, what she...

Oct 31, 2023

Lillian "Lil" A. Rudolf, 80, of Elkhorn, WI passed away on Tuesday October 31st, 2023, at Fort Healthcare in Fort Atkinson, WI. She was born March 18th, 1943, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Danes) Makkos.  Lil was united in marriage to Joseph "Jay" Rudolf on January 29, 1972, in Cudahy, WI. In 1979,...

Oct 28, 2023

Benedict Thomas Yuknis, age 80, of Powers Lake, WI, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. He was born to the late Benedict and Irene (Sliwa) Yuknis on December 30, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois.

Ben dedicated nearly forty years of his life working as a press operator in Spring Grove, IL, as well as many years at...

Oct 26, 2023

Randall N. Utter, age 75, of Elkhorn, WI, died on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Frontida Assisted Living in Elkhorn. Son of the late Everett and Phyllis (Lasch), Randy was born on November 19, 1947, in Geneva, WI. Randy entered the United States Army in 1966 and served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. He achieved the rank...

Oct 26, 2023

Ann M. Serpe, 81, died peacefully in her home in Elkhorn on October 26, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.  A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 4:00PM until 8:00PM at Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home in Elkhorn, and a memorial service will take place on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 10:00AM at Ann's church,...

Oct 24, 2023

LaVerne (Vern) W. Umland, 89, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. He spent his final days surrounded by family and his beloved wife Shirley (Purcell).

Born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin on September 14, 1934, Vern was raised on his family's farm just north of Delavan with his younger sister Betty (Kelly) by their...

Oct 24, 2023

Suzanne "Sue" Marie Thelen age 64 of Elkhorn, WI died at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday October 24, 2023.  Sue was born in Elkhorn, WI on November 21, 1958; daughter of Ruth (Mildorfer) and the late Craig Pfeiffer. Sue was raised and lived in Elkhorn all of her life and...

Oct 23, 2023

Glenn L. Stewart, 88 of Elkhorn, WI, formerly of Davenport, IA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Mercy Walworth Hospital in Lake Geneva, WI.  He was born July 8, 1935, in Jacksonville, IL, the son of the late Roy and Elizabeth (Andrews) Stewart.  Glenn served in the United States Army, proudly playing football...

Oct 22, 2023

Christopher A. Lewis, 57 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on October 22, 2023 at Froedtert Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI.  He was born September 14, 1966 in Freeport, IL.  Chris was married to Robin Rodilosso on January 7, 2017.  He had a very deep faith and loved to serve God.  Chris was a member and volunteered at Lakeland Community...

Oct 22, 2023

John Joseph Gauthier age 84 of Milwaukee, WI died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday October 22, 2023 at Milwaukee Catholic Home in Milwaukee, WI surrounded by his loving family.  John was born on April 12, 1939; son of the late Albin and Aurelia (Schmit) Gauthier.  John had a great interest for anything outdoors; especially hunting and fishing.  He...

Oct 19, 2023

Penelope Wagner, age 78, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn, WI, after a long battle with dementia. Daughter of the late Richard and Ruth (Foley) Palese, Penny was born on August 25, 1945, in Chicago, IL. On June 28, 1969, she was united in marriage to Gary...

Oct 19, 2023

Mary "Mimi" Ann Hartigan, age 70, of Elkhorn, WI, died on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Lakeland Health Care Center. Daughter of the late Robert and Betty Hartigan, Mimi was born on December 1, 1952, in Chicago, IL. Her father passed away when she was very young, and her mother was later remarried to Mimi's stepfather, Jim Polyock. She...

Oct 19, 2023

Richard Eugene Border (Dick, Shorty, PeeWee), 89, passed away peacefully on October 19th, 2023, at his home in, Elkhorn, Wisconsin. He was born August 30, 1934, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin to Ellis and Olive Border. He grew up in Elkhorn and attended Elkhorn High School, graduating in 1952. He married Jeneil M. Champeny in Lake Geneva, WI on September 11,...

Oct 18, 2023

Arthur G. Longhorn, age 88, of Elkhorn, WI, died on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, in Oconomowoc, WI. Son of the late Arthur and Gladys (Cullen) Longhorn, Art was born on July 7, 1935, in New Diggins, WI. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and Army Reserves from 1957 until 1962,  before attending the University of...

Oct 18, 2023

Norma Jean McConnell, age 85, of Burlington, WI, went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 18, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born and raised in Monroe County, IN on August 22, 1938, the daughter of the late John and Iva (Frye) Barger.

She is survived by her six children; Kenny Ray (Jeanne)...

Oct 17, 2023

Laura G. Deroeck age 86 of Elkhorn, WI died October 17, 2023.  She was born on April 30, 1937.  The daughter of the late Gerald and Edith (Shampine) Sitkoski.  She was united in marriage to Wayne Meyer and Stanley Deroeck, both preceded her in death.

Laura was a member of the Chippewa Indian Tribe.   She enjoyed Crocheting...

Oct 17, 2023

Katherine "Kit" D. Yates, 90 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Monday, October 16,  2023 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.  She was born January 28, 1933 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Harvey and Vernette (Wood) Schoen.  Kit was married to James Davidson and later went onto to marry James V. Yates.  She was a horticulturist and...