Obituaries

May 27, 2023

Terry E. Welch age 67 of Delavan, WI died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday May 27, 2023.  Terry was born on December 14, 1955; son of the late Ervin and Marjorie (Brown) Welch.  Terry married Kathy Bane on July 26, 1980 at Delavan United Methodist Church.  Together they raised their sons Erik and Kevin.  Over the years, Terry...

May 25, 2023

Dexter A. Johnson left this world unexpectedly on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Elkhorn, WI. Born on July 23, 1995, in Libertyville, IL, Dexter was the beloved son of David Johnson and Linda (Bocanegra) Johnson. His time on earth was marked by tireless dedication to autism research and advocacy, as he strived to broaden understanding and raise awareness about...

May 25, 2023

Andrew J. Rocha, 15 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at his home in Elkhorn, WI.  He was born September 12, 2007 in Oconomowoc, WI, the son of Joe and Gina (Zizzo) Rocha.  Andrew was a big foodie and loved watching cooking videos on YouTube.  He enjoyed building Legos, playing video games, and watching...

May 24, 2023

Claire M. Davison, 88 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center. She was born May 5, 1935 in Rhode Island, the daughter of the late George and Alice (Jaques) Vaillancourt.  Claire was united in marriage to Albert L. Davison on September 24, 1955.  Albert preceded in death on January 21,...

May 24, 2023

Ronald Koca, age 88, of The Villages, Florida and Twin Lakes, Wi passed away on May 24, 2023. Ron owned Lake Front Tool in Twin Lakes for 30 years.

Devoted husband of Veronica (Pucel) Koca, and the late Elaine (Kolar) Koca. Father of Wendy (Mike) Rohrs and Jeffrey Koca and the late Ronald Koca Jr. Brother of...

May 18, 2023

Jeanette "Jenny" Lovely age 83 of Twin Lakes, WI died peacefully on May 18, 2023, at her home. Jenny was born in Hertfordshire, England on September 20, 1939, daughter of the late George and Nina (MacDonald) Flack. She lived in London until 1959 when she came to work as a nanny in Chicago, IL.

While in Chicago...

May 14, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Rakebrand, 80, of Salem, Wisconsin, passed away May 14, 2023, at the Hospice Alliance Hospice House after a serious battle with illness. He was born in Illinois to Carl and Catherine (Thirion) Rakebrand on December 7, 1942.

Chuck enlisted in the United States Army directly out of high school, where he achieved the rank of...

May 13, 2023

Rawski, Daniel J. 65, Twin Lakes, WI. died suddenly May 13, 2023. Beloved Brother to Susan (Dr Richard) Pacelli, Geri Ann (George) Brent.  Uncle to Nathaniel (Kelly) Pacelli, Geremy Brent, Patrick Pacelli, Gabrielle (Jake) Barrett.  Great Uncle to Adaline Pacelli.  Son to the late Jerome and Joan (Haton) Rawski.  Husband to the late Kathy nee Connell.  Longtime roofer for...

May 12, 2023

Sabina Rose Cymbal, age 68, of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL, with her loving sister by her side. Daughter of the late Adam and Rozalia (Zablocki) Miszkiewicz, Sabina was born in Poland on November 18, 1954. In 1964, she and her family immigrated to the United...

May 12, 2023

Elinor Cecelia (Yourg) Chesen passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023 at the age of 99.  Born in Chicago, IL on December 8, 1923 to Benjamin and Bernice Yourg.  Elinor grew up as the youngest of 4 siblings in Irving Park, IL.  During her high school years at Carl Schurz HS, she played saxophone and clarinet in an all-girls...

May 10, 2023

Pearl E. Bulow, age 84, of Elkhorn, WI, lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Geneva Lake Manor. Pearl was born in Brattleboro, VT, on September 9, 1938. On September 29, 1961, she was united in marriage to Ernest Bulow in Springfield, IL. The couple raised five children, and later Pearl worked as a cook...

May 9, 2023

Marilyn "Midge" I. Blackinton, age 92, of Twin Lakes, WI, died on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center Kenosha. Daughter of the late Hazel Puckey and James and Grace DeTolve, Midge was born on August 4, 1930, in Chicago, IL. On February 14, 1976, in Woodstock, IL, she was united in marriage to Oliver "Ollie" Blackinton, who...

May 7, 2023

Nancy M. Murphy, 67 of Delavan, WI, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, unexpectedly in her home. She was born March 30, 1956, in Elkhorn, WI. She dedicated her life to raising her four sons who she cherished with all her heart and being a grandma to three amazing grandchildren.

Nancy is survived by her three...

May 7, 2023

John T. Ehlen, age 87, of Bloomfield, WI, died on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in the comfort of his home with loving family. Son of the late Herbert and Genevieve (Hegeman) Ehlen, John was born on April 3, 1936, in Burlington, WI. John was a lifelong area resident, and attended Lake Geneva High School and St. Mary's Catholic High...

May 7, 2023

Donald E. Riese, 81 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Agrace Hospice Center in Janesville, WI. He was born June 5, 1941 in Elkhorn, WI, the son of the late Basil and Grace (Davis) Riese.  Don graduated from Elkhorn High School with the Class of 1960.  He was united in marriage to Lenora Henderson...

May 5, 2023

Rodelle "Babe" N. Harms Jr. age 80 of Twin Lakes, WI died May 5, 2023. He was born in Kenosha, WI on March 15, 1943. The son of the late Rodelle and Margaret (Richter) Harms Sr.

Babe owned Babe's Auto Body in Twin Lakes, WI for 34 years. He always has loved cars and collected classic cars....

May 3, 2023

Richard T. Jurenci age 75 died May 3, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL on June 12, 1947. The son of the late Anthony and Murial (Dempsey) Jurenci.

Brother to Patsy Jurenci, Jeri Jurenci, Tony Jurenci and Mark Jurenci. Preceded in death by Philip Jurenci and Caroline Jurenci.

Funeral Service will be held Friday...

May 2, 2023

Georgianne M. Pavlatos age 86 of Elkhorn, WI died on May 2, 2023 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center of Elkhorn.  Georgianne was born on May 25, 1936 in Chicago IL.  Georgianne married Christ Pavlatos Sr. on June 29, 1960 in Chicago, IL.  Together they raised their two sons.  Georgianne enjoyed crocheting; and in her earlier years, enjoyed fishing.  She...

May 1, 2023

Lenora F. Seitz, 84 of Delavan, WI, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, at Vintage on the Pond in Delavan, WI.  She was born November 5, 1938, in Racine, WI, the daughter of the late William and Luella (Bender) Seitz.  Lenora was an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lyons, WI.  She dedicated her life to...

Apr 30, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" H. Tindall, age 74, of Twin Lakes, WI, died on Sunday, April 30, 2023, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loving family. Son of the late Gerald and Leona (Federmeyer) Tindall, Jerry was born on February 20, 1949, in Kenosha. His early childhood years were spent in Benet Lake but he considered Wilmot his hometown...