Obituaries

Aug 1, 2023

Wayne R. Schuenke, 72, of Darien, WI, passed away on Tuesday August 1, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI.  He was born May 21, 1951 in Elkhorn, WI, the son of the late Earl and Ruth (Huisheere) Schuenke.  Wayne graduated from Delavan Darien High School with the Class of 1969.  He was united in marriage to Kim L. ...

Jul 31, 2023

Jane Marchuk, age 66, of Genoa City, WI, formally of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023. She was born Jane Ellen Wiseman in Burlington, WI on December 18th 1956, to David B and Peggy C (née Carey) Wiseman. She attended Lakewood Elementary School and graduated from Wilmot Union High School Class of '75. Later, she...

Jul 31, 2023

Norman J. E. Lester, 81 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at Holton Manor. He was born on January 20, 1942 in Dunklin County, Missouri and is the son of the late Charlie and Mattie Dee (Greer) Lester. Norman served in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Patricia M. Drzadinski on...

Jul 26, 2023

Lisa M Hatteberg age 64 of Twin Lakes, WI died July 26, 2023.  She was born on May 21, 1959.  The daughter of the late George and Alberta (Hatfield) McCarthy.  On Sept. 29, 1978, in Janesville, WI she was united in marriage to Dennis Hatteberg.  She worked for the past 11 years for Associated Bank in Twin Lakes, WI...

Jul 26, 2023

V. Kirt Fiegel, loving husband and father, successful businessman, civic leader, philanthropist, and great friend, passed away in Elkhorn on July 26, 2023, at the age of 81, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Kirt was born in Watertown on January 11, 1942, the son of Victor and Helen (Bickett) Fiegel. In 1952, in the back...

Jul 25, 2023

Joan C. Johnson, 86 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, Jully 25, 2023 at Lakeland Health Care Center.  She was born October 10, 1936 in Elkhorn, WI, the daughter of the late Donald and Lucille (Schinke) Desing.  Joan graduated from Elkhorn High School with the Class of 1954.  She worked as an Account Clerk at the Walworth County...

Jul 24, 2023

Richard Lee Mielke, 84 of Waukesha, WI, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital.  He was born July 20, 1939 in Fond du Lac, WI, the son of the late Lloyd and Grace (Schultz) Mielke.  Richard served the United States Air Force.  He worked for 45 years as an auto mechanic with the Heiser Automotive...

Jul 24, 2023

Peggy Carey Wiseman, age 93, of Twin Lakes, WI passed away on July 24, 2023. Peggy was born July 21, 1930 in Burlington, WI daughter of the late James and Ruby Carey. Peggy was united in marriage to David B. Wiseman on June 14, 1952 at St. John's Catholic Church in Twin Lakes, WI.

Peggy graduated from...

Jul 23, 2023

Audrey Ann Norton age 86 of Elkhorn, WI died on July 23, 2023 at Kindred Hearts of Elkhorn.  Audrey was born on June 15, 1937, daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Voght) Kehoe.  Audrey was united in marriage to Gerald A. Norton at the First United Methodist Church in Elkhorn, WI on July 13, 1957.  Audrey enjoyed playing...

Jul 22, 2023

Valerie L. Caithamer, 63 of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at her home. She was born on February 9th, 1960, the daughter of the late Jack and Joanne (Engman) Cornes. Valerie loved music and attending concerts. She's been to hundreds of concerts in her lifetime. Valerie owned Spirit of Grooming, with her daughter,...

Jul 22, 2023

James "Jim" W. Walsh, 84 of Williams Bay, WI, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Sherwood Lodge in Williams Bay.  He was born February 5, 1939 in Chicago, IL, to the late Walter and Clara (George) Walsh.  Jim owned and operated Badger Music in Elkhorn, WI and the Palace Bar and Restaurant in Burlington, WI.  He was...

Jul 19, 2023

Theodore R. Borowski, age 91, of Burlington, WI, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in the comfort of his home. Son of the late Theodore and Mildred (Rasmussen) Borowski, Ted was born on March 20, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War aboard his beloved ship, the USS Remey. He was...

Jul 18, 2023

Christopher L. Mann age 48 from East Troy, WI died on Tuesday July 18, 2023 in East Troy, WI.  Chris was born on April 21, 1975 in Elkhorn, WI; the son of Larry and Laura (Carlson) Mann.  A graduate of UW Stevens Point with a degree in Environmental Restoration; Chris started his own conservation business; Kettle Moraine Land Stewards;...

Jul 14, 2023

James R Lasko age 76 of Twin Lakes, WI died July 14, 2023. He was born on February 21, 1947. The son of the late Frank and Ruth (Klopp) Lasko. On June 4, 1988, he was united in marriage to his wife Kathleen. He worked for many years in Construction and was a union member of Local 934 Kenosha...

Jul 13, 2023

Charles M. Bushbaum, age 37, of Silver Lake, WI died July 13, 2023, while on vacation with family.  He was born in Elgin, IL on December 30, 1985, to  Michael and Doris "Dody" (Klatkiewicz) Bushbaum.  On May 24, 2008, in Huntley, IL, he was united in marriage to Erin D. Black.

Charlie enjoyed playing computer games.  He...

Jul 9, 2023

Mattie Susie Osborn age 77 of Antioch, IL died July 9, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Claiborne, Tennessee on February 5, 1946.  The daughter of the late Louis and Lillie (King) Lowe.

During her life she enjoyed gardening and bowling.  She loved birds and collected Owl figurines.  Mattie was...

Jul 8, 2023

Gerald Lee Bauman "Jet", 84, passed away Saturday 7/8/2023 at Kindred Hearts in Elkhorn, WI.  A Father, grandfather, husband, brother, son, and Veteran, he was born to Ruth and Carl Bauman in Genoa City, WI 11/15/1938.

Jerry's childhood years were filled with hunting, fishing, exploring the wilderness and yes, school by mandate. Building things began at an...

Jul 7, 2023

Mathilda "Tilly" A.C. Stier age 85 of Elkhorn, WI died on Friday July 7, 2023 at Ridgestone Gardens in Elkhorn, WI.  Mathilda was born on March 10, 1938 in Holland; daughter of the late Theodore and Hendrika (Gerritts) Rutten.  Mathilda moved with her family to the U.S. in 1955 at the age of 17.  She finished out her high...

Jul 7, 2023

Larry W. Knull, 73 of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI.  He was born June 26, 1950, the son of the late Elno "Fritz" and Lois (Matthews) Knull.  Larry worked for Walworth Woodcrafters with his Dad, Northern Propane and also was a truck driver from semi's to dump trucks...

Jul 4, 2023

Michael W Lyden Sr age 67 of Pell Lake, WI died July 4, 2023.  He was born on October 3, 1955.  The son of the late William and Mary (Bohlke) Lyden.  On July 21, 1979, he was united in marriage to Irmgard Grabowsky who preceded him in death.

During his life he loved to go fishing, was...