Obituaries

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...

Jan 9, 2024

Karen M. (Otis) Bowey, age 84, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at home. She was born on June 5, 1939, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late John and Adeline (Kaczmarek) Otis. She was united in marriage to James Bowey, on October 30, 1976, in Elkhorn, WI. In her lifetime, Karen loved to...

Jan 9, 2024

John A. Hodges Jr age 75 of Union Grove, WI died January 9, 2024.  He was born in Chicago, IL on December 1, 1948.  The son of the late John and Delores (Kazmer) Hodges Sr.

During his life he enjoyed playing his guitar and was in numerous bands.  He liked to go camping and was a past...

Jan 8, 2024

Bonnie L. Carlson age 69 of Wheatland, WI died January 8, 2024.  She was born on December 14, 1954.  The daughter of the late John and Ruth (Neibrand) Boyd.   On July 10, 2001, she was united in marriage to Thomas Carlson.

Survived by her husband Thomas.   Stepmother to Thomas Carlson Jr and Tanya (Roy) McGill.  Sister to...

Jan 6, 2024

Carol M. Marzahl, age 83, of Delavan, passed away peacefully in the early hours of January 6, 2024, at Golden Years, Lake Geneva, near her devoted husband of 66 years, Marvin. Carol was born July 5, 1940, in Zion, IL, to Charles and Helen (Bergstedt) Friedel. She asked Marvin to be her escort to the sophomore prom, and they...

Jan 5, 2024

Eugene Frank Hoffman (Gene) of Elkhorn, WI left this world peacefully in his sleep on January 5, 2024 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, WI.

Gene was born on May 11, 1937 in Chicago, IL.  After attending Walworth High School (now Big Foot), he went on to join an apprenticeship in carpentry, which led him to establish and...

Jan 3, 2024

Carol S. Styles age 90 of Elkhorn, WI died peacefully on Wednesday January 3, 2024 at Lakeland Health Care Center surrounded by her loving family members.  Carol was born on January 18, 1933; daughter of the late Frederick and Twyla (O'Neall) Smith.  Carol obtained her Associates Degree in Nursing and pursued a career as a Social Worker in elderly...

Jan 2, 2024

Michael J. Piester, 33, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Aurora Summit Medical Center.  He was born February 2, 1990, in Elkhorn, WI, the son of James and Marianna (Draskovich) Piester.  Michael was very dedicated and proud of his work - owning and operating M.P. Contracting LLC for 7 years.  He loved living at...

Jan 2, 2024

Harmon August Tyllas, age 74, of Trevor, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on August 7, 1949, at St. Anthony Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Harmon was the son of the late Dr. Harry and Esther (Berger) Tyllas. A self-employed mechanic, Harmon enjoyed...

Jan 2, 2024

Elizabeth "Beth" Latta, 54 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at her home.  She was born October 30, 1969, in Elkhorn, WI, the daughter of Russell and Carol (Adams) Latta.  Beth enjoyed word search puzzles, crafting and coloring. She loved music and could play the clarinet and the keyboard.  Beth enjoyed listening to old country...

Dec 31, 2023

Joyce J. Bezier, 74 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at her home.  She was born January 25, 1949, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Norbert and Gertrude (VanSlette) Mroz.  Joyce was united in marriage to Rick F. Bezier on October 4, 1986, in Brookfield, WI.  Joyce loved to be with her friends...

Dec 28, 2023

Our amazing Mom & precious wife, Diane K. Kuman, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 28 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.  Diane was born in Oak Park, IL on March 23, 1958, to parents John R. & Patricia Lindsay.  She spent most of her childhood in Racine, WI until the time of her dad's death in...

Dec 27, 2023

Revised obituary with new date of services due to weather

Judine Marie Theresa Peo age 78 of Bloomfield, WI died December 27, 2023.  She was born in Kenosha, WI on September 5, 1945.  The daughter of the late Leslie and Theresa (Trampiets) Stephens.   On December 14, 1963 she was united in marriage to Ronald Peo who preceded...

Dec 27, 2023

R. Logan Wenger, 86 of Elkhorn, WI, died on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Lakeland Health Care Center.  He was born August 22, 1937, in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of the late Alfred L. and Laura E. (Bray) Wenger.  Logan graduated from Elkhorn High School with the Class of 1955.  He owned and operated the Millard Machine Shop...

Dec 26, 2023

Chris L. Rainey, age 58, of Burlington, WI, passed away on December 26, 2023. He was born on August 2, 1965, in Park Ridge, IL, the son of Ralph and Elizabeth (Burnside) Rainey. He was united in marriage to Patty (Fleming) on August 12, 1989. Chris enjoyed fishing, dirt bike riding and snowmobiling with family and friends. He enjoyed...