Obituaries

Mar 3, 2023

Eugene "Bud" C. Rush age 93 of Genoa City, WI died March 3, 2023.  He was born in Genoa City, WI on January 11, 1930.  The son of the late Leonard and Lucreta (Frisbee) Rush.   On June 13, 1953 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pell Lake he was united in marriage to Mary Fries.

Bud enlisted...

Feb 25, 2023

Raymond J. Ritter, 89 of Delavan, WI formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, WI.  He was born June 19, 1933 in Chicago, IL, the son of late Henry and Bertha (Kruse) Ritter.  Raymond served in the United States Army.   He was united in marriage to June C. Carlson on...

Feb 23, 2023

Alexander "Alex" Phillip Balestrieri (Age 25) of Elkhorn, WI, died on February 23, 2023, in Afton, Wyoming in a snowmobiling accident. He was born on April 10, 1997, to Kenneth R. and Cynthia K. (Schmidt) Balestrieri. A lifelong resident of Elkhorn, Alex graduated from Elkhorn Area High School in 2015 and attended the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point....

Feb 23, 2023

Donna K. Davajon 86 of Elkhorn, WI died on February 23, 2023 in Pleasant Prairie, WI.  Donna was born on April 16, 1936, daughter of the late Harold and Catherine (Berntson) Peterson.  In Donna's younger years, she participated in synchronized swimming; she attended North Park Academy and College.  She also enjoyed traveling, and was very enthusiastic about her soap...

Feb 23, 2023

Gerald "Gerry" A. August 81 of Elkhorn, WI died on Thursday February 23, 2023 in Beloit, WI.  Jerry was born on January 9, 1942, son of the late Charles and Martha (Schinke) August.  Jerry had a love for old cars, and could be seen driving around town in one that he owned.  For most of his working career, he...

Feb 22, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda M. Kerber. Linda, aged 66, was born in Chicago on August 12, 1956 to the late Robert and Constance Tyburski. She was a proud alumna of Lakeland College in Sheboygan, WI. Linda had a zest for life and enjoyed many hobbies, including traveling - particularly to Hawaii...

Feb 21, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" J. Lindh II, 64 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his home.  He was born January 6, 1959 in Norwalk, CA, the son of the late Robert Lindh and Dorothy (Reiser) White.  Larry was united in marriage in 1995 to Sandra J. Krewer.  He enjoyed woodworking and was an all-around handyman.  Larry...

Feb 19, 2023

Briana L. Thompson, 22 of Town of Delavan, WI died unexpectedly in an auto accident in Fond du Lac county Sunday February 19, 2023.   She is the daughter of Carl G. and Diana P. (Malzahn) Thompson.  She graduated from Williams Bay High School with the class of 2019.  She was studying Neuroscience/Pre-Optometry at Lawrence University Appleton, WI.  Briana worked...

Feb 19, 2023

Loretta M. Fell, 89 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at her home.  She was born March 1, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Lester and Marion (Casper) Lynn.  She was united in marriage to Donald R. Fell Sr. on July 26, 1950 in Lake Geneva, WI.  Donald preceded her in death...

Feb 18, 2023

Patricia Ann Human, 73, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Holton Manor Elkhorn, WI.    Patricia was born in St. Louis, MO, on April 27, 1949. The daughter of the late Dr. Walter J. and Regina T. (Vetz) Boczek.  She attended St. Norbert's College, DePere, WI.  Patricia loved animals, especially cats. She also liked to travel,...

Feb 13, 2023

Tirzah Lou (Peck) Merath,76, longtime resident of East Troy, passed to eternal life on February 13, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.

Tirzah was born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, to the late Horace and Lila Peck.  She was the youngest of 6.  She grew up in East Troy, Wisconsin and graduated from East Troy High School.  Tirzah...

Feb 10, 2023

Donald (Don) H. Davis, 62, of Genoa City, WI passed away on February 10th, 2023, while surrounded by family.

Born on December 25th, 1960, to the late Jack and Elizabeth (Sontag) Davis, Don grew up in Lake Geneva, WI with his older brother Doug. Throughout his life, Don loved being outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with...

Feb 10, 2023

Armella "Dolly" C. Dolgner, 99 of Delavan, WI, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2023 at Ridgestone Village in Delavan, WI. She was born October 16, 1923 in Hartford, WI, the daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Engeleiter) Doll.  Armella was united in marriage to Henry "Hank" Guetzkow, who preceded her in death.  She was a member of...

Feb 9, 2023

John James Rukstales, age 68, of Burlington, WI, and formerly of Waukegan, IL, died Thursday, February 9, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Waukegan, IL on May 30, 1954, son of the late John and Mary Rukstales. He was a devoted father to seven children: Melissa Shane Simmons, 47, Crystal Louise Coots, 41, James...

Feb 6, 2023

Marilyn M. Elverman, née Thiede, age 84, of Twin Lakes, WI, died on Monday, February 6, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center Burlington. Daughter of the late Erwin and Gunda (Holden) Thiede, Marilyn was born on February 24, 1938, in Burlington, WI. In her younger years, Marilyn enjoyed roller skating and participating in 4-H, where she would meet her future...

Feb 4, 2023

Dorothy M. Pauley 91 of Whitewater, WI died on Saturday February 4, 2023 at Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital with her family by her side.  Dorothy was born on May 2, 1931; daughter of the late Edward and Eleanor (Krumnow) Perry.  Dorothy was married to Vernon Pauley from June 25, 1949 until the time of his passing in 2005.  Together...

Feb 3, 2023

Helga Rosemarie 'Rosie' Osman, 97, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, filled with gratitude at her home in Silver Lake surrounded by the love of her eight children and grandchildren.

Rosie was born on January 3, 1926 to Swedish immigrant parents Reverend John and Emelia (Sunblad) Anderson in Cokato, Mn., the youngest of five children. Moving regularly...

Jan 31, 2023

Robert E. Neuhaus age 88 of Sheboygan, WI and formerly of Genoa City, WI died January 31, 2023 at Aurora Hospital of Sheboygan, WI.  He was born in Dorchester, WI on December 19, 1934.  The son of the late Henry and Hedwig (Trester) Neuhaus.  On October 18, 1976 in Elkhorn, WI he was united in marriage to Ruth M...

Jan 29, 2023

Judith Irene Sattersten age 85, longtime resident of Twin Lakes, WI died January 29, 2023.  She was born on June 26th, 1937.  The daughter of the late Sam S. and Albertine, Tina, (Nelson) Sorenson.  On August 28, 1954, in Bristol, WI she was united in marriage to Carl "Swede" Sattersten.

During her life she worked as the...

Jan 29, 2023

Thomas W. Trenkler, age 60, of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by loving family on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Son of the late Joe and Dorothy (Malinowski) Falio, Tommy was born on January 11, 1963, in Melrose Park, IL. Tommy was a light-hearted man who found humor in anything and everything, and...