Obituaries

Sep 3, 2025

Hobart S. Elliott, 85, of Rockford, IL., passed away at home on September 3rd, 2025. Hobart was born in Elkhorn, WI., on August 25th, 1940 to his parents Franklin, and Maggie (Stocker) Elliott.

Hobart first and foremost loved his family, but more than anything loved being, "Papa," to his many grandchildren. Known to be the "funny guy,"...

Sep 2, 2025

Patricia Rose Kautz of Wheatland, WI died September 2, 2025, at the age of 80.  She was born in Racine, WI on September 10, 1944.  The daughter of the late Earl and Margaret (Neuman) Welch Sr.  On September 22, 1962, at St. John Lutheran Church in Slades Corners, WI she was united in marriage to Alan C. Kautz who...

Sep 2, 2025

Linda McAuliffe, 89 of Lake Geneva, WI., passed peacefully on September 2nd, 2025 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, WI. Linda was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Louis Garbi, and Beatrice Charlebois on November 14th, 1935.

Linda worked many years as a hair stylist, owning several of her own shops. Prior to her retiring she worked as...

Sep 1, 2025

James Joseph "Jimmy Joe" McNulty age 69 of Elkhorn, WI died at home on September 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  James was born in Chicago, IL on August 31, 1956; son of the late James M. and Constance K. (Karas) McNulty.  As a freshman in high school, James and his family moved from Chicago to Twin Lakes,...

Aug 30, 2025

Sharon L. Kerkman, 74, of Silver Lake, WI., died August 30th, 2025. She was born in Kenosha, WI., on September 13th, 1950, the daughter of the late Michael, and Lorraine (Dittler) Wayne.

She worked for many years as Village Clerk at Silver Lake, WI., and took great pride in her nursing career that she later pursued. She...

Aug 29, 2025

Craig J. Polivka, age 56, of New Berlin, WI, passed away on August 29, 2025. He was born on June 24, 1969, the son of James and Susan (Slama) Polivka. During his lifetime, Craig dedicated 30 years to Harley Davidson, where he was a machinist. He loved his job and had a passion for all things, Harley. He especially...

Aug 29, 2025

James "Jim" F. Burdette age 60 of Deming, New Mexico died August 29, 2025 after a lifetime of addiction and mental health.  He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 7, 1964. The son of Headlee and Susan (Broaddus) Burdette.

Jim loved to take walks and collect rocks.  He was known for reading Encyclopedias and could...

Aug 24, 2025

Karen F. Hanson, age 68, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025. She was born on November 9, 1956, the daughter of the late Wendell and Ellen (Moore) Anderson. She was united in marriage to her husband, Kenneth Hanson, on June 3, 1978, in Rice Lake, WI. Together they built a beautiful life and family. They...

Aug 24, 2025

Shirley Mae Scheibe, 81, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at East Troy Manor. Daughter of the late Ivan and Nola Culver, Shirley was born on May 17, 1944, in Kenosha. She found joy in cooking and keeping a warm, welcoming home, caring for others through the simple, everyday acts she loved. Shirley was a...

Aug 18, 2025

Russell Scott Saari, 66, of Elkhorn, WI, died August 18, 2025, in the comfort of his home. Born in Ironwood, MI, to the late Russell M. and June (DuCharme) Saari on March 28, 1959. Russ moved to Elkhorn at the age of 9 and graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1977. He worked for Walworth County as a maintenance...

Aug 14, 2025

Robert "Bob" J. Mardak, age 77 of Clintonville, WI, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. The only child of the late John and Marie Mardak, Bob was born on May 1, 1948, in Milwaukee. Bob grew up in St. Francis and later graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning a bachelor's degree in athletics with a focus on physical...

Aug 14, 2025

Winston W. Marsh III, age 67, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. He was born on June 16, 1958, in Virginia, the son of Patricia and the late Winston W. Marsh II. He was united in marriage to his wife, Penelope "Penny" (Rand) Marsh on September 6, 1998, in Illinois.

Winston is survived...

Aug 10, 2025

Debra "Debbie" K. Bernstorff, 72 of Delavan, WI, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center of Mt. Pleasant.  She was born July 16, 1953, in IL, the daughter of the late Gene and Doris (Jenkins) Pyrz. Debbie was united in marriage to Richard Bernstorff on November 6, 1971.  He preceded her in death on December...

Aug 8, 2025

Glenn B. Miller, 83, of Silver Lake, WI., passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, August, 8th, 2025. Glenn was born on October 16th, 1941 to Bernard and Mary Jane (Weise) Miller, in Lacrosse, WI. Glenn and Mary (Hafner) Miller, were married for 63 years.

Glenn loved his family more than anything.  He especially enjoyed...

Aug 8, 2025

Thomas J. Watters, age 58, of Delavan, WI and formerly of Los Angeles, CA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 8, 2025. Son of the late Benjamin and Diane Watters, Tom was born in Los Angeles on December 25, 1966. Throughout his life, he was an avid music fan and became an accomplished drummer. Tom loved the LA Dodgers...

Aug 4, 2025

Elizabeth E. Neises, age 88, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Bethesda Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Phoenix, AZ.   Elizabeth was born on December 27, 1936, in Chicago, IL, and was the daughter of the late Joseph Kuknyo and Helen Dagg.

Elizabeth graduated from High School in Chicago, IL.  She was...

Aug 3, 2025

Thomas A. Gaynor age 83 of Twin Lakes, WI died August 3, 2025. He was born October 5, 1941. The son of the late John and Sophie (Tomal) Gaynor. On July 6, 1985, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Twin Lakes, WI, he was united in marriage to Alice (Flucke) Jones. Tom graduated from Wilmot Union High school in 1959....

Aug 2, 2025

Carol M. Sabin was born into eternal life on August 2, 2025, at age 98.

Carol was born in Chicago, IL, on July 13, 1927, daughter of the late Erwin and Marcella (Klemm) Miessler.  Carol grew up and attended school in Elmhurst, IL.  After Carol completed high school, she attended Lawrence University where she met her husband,...

Aug 1, 2025

Pearl D. Canales, 89 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.  She was born July 25, 1936, in England, the daughter of the late Dennis and Gertrude (York) Hawkey. Pearl worked for 25 years as the Treasurer for the City of Delavan.  She enjoyed flower gardening.  Pearl was an avid reader....

Jul 30, 2025

Robert "Bob" Pyszka, age 83, of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, went to be with Our Lord on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025.  Bob was born on July 6, 1942, in Peru, Illinois, the son of Marie and Philip Pyszka.  From 1962-1965, Bob served in the army and earned special training as a Cryptographic Repairman in both the United States and Germany.  He...