Obituaries

Dec 8, 2022

On Thursday, December 8th, 2022, Norma Jean Habrel (nee Schwandt), loving wife, and beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother peacefully passed away at the age of 92.

Norma was born on July 16, 1930 in Genoa City, Wisconsin to Newman Davis, Jr and Evelyn Schwandt. She was the oldest of Evelyn's 13 children. She was raised by her...

Dec 6, 2022

Michael C. Osborne, 69 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Elkhorn, WI.  He was born on June 25, 1953, the son of the late Charles and Mary (Baumeister) Osborne.  Mike was the proud owner of a 1970's Cuda.  He loved to restore and work on cars.  Mike also enjoyed coin collecting throughout the years....

Dec 6, 2022

Blanche Anna Novy, 95 of Elkhorn, WI relinquished her reign on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at her daughter's home in Whitewater, WI. Born on August 5, 1927 in Chicago, IL she was originally named Anna Raisl. Shortly after her birth, her mother decided the name Blanch suited her better which transpired a legacy of different names adopted by Blanche...

Dec 5, 2022

Timothy K. Cavanaugh age 54 of Pell Lake, WI died December 5, 2022.  He was born in Chicago, IL on April 13, 1968.  The son of Collin Cavanaugh and Joyce Davidson.  On May 5, 2000 he was united in marriage to Sheryl Siedschlag.

During his life he enjoyed going fishing and camping.  He enjoyed his dogs and...

Dec 4, 2022

Tauran Carl Lewkowicz, 32, of Twin Lakes, WI. died December 4, 2022 in Chicago, IL.

Chicago was kind enough to wait weeks before notifying family.

He was born in Libertyville IL. at over 10 pounds, still bigger than most bass he claimed to have hooked. Fuj man, his baby nickname, was born to Suellen Fischer...

Dec 4, 2022

Joseph Don Henrie age 78 of Hebron, IL died December 4, 2022 at Northwestern Medical Center in McHenry, IL. He was born in Delta, Utah on January 13, 1944. The son of the late Joseph and Geraldine (Anderson) Henrie. On April 1, 1966 in Salt Lake City, Utah he was united in marriage to Jewell Jones.

He...

Dec 3, 2022

Lois Ann Coleman of Hawk Springs, WY, formerly of Whitewater, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI at the age of 87.

She was born March 7, 1935 in Madison, WI, the daughter of the late Edwin C. and Ruth H. (Pahl) Kunze.  She and her sister...

Nov 30, 2022

Lynn Essex (Ludwig), age 61 passed away peacefully on November 30, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana.

Lynn was born on September 23, 1961 to Jeanne and Denny Ludwig in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.  In 1982 she married Charles Riemer and together they had their sons Sean and Charles (Chuck). She then moved to Montana, raising her...

Nov 30, 2022

Frank "Babe" Gauger, 82 of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at his home.  He was born on the family farm in the Town of Lyons on September 12, 1940, the son of the late Lester and Adeline (Amborn) Gauger.  Frank met the love of his life Mary Jean Nelson and were married for 60...

Nov 30, 2022

Linda Lou Lent age 75 of Genoa City, WI died November 30, 2022.  She was born on July 24, 1947.  The daughter of the late Robert and Bernice (Nimsgern) Lent.

During her early years she enjoyed playing softball and golfing.  She was fond of all animals.  Linda also liked to cheer for the Green Bay Packers.

Nov 29, 2022

Mary E. Farley was born to Eternal Life on November 29, 2022 at the age of 95.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 70 years, Paul D. Farley and her sister, Judy (Ned) Tierny. Mary is survived by her loving children, David (Nancy) Farley and Thomas (Mary) Farley, cherished grandchildren, Daniel (Kelly), Margaret, Max and...

Nov 25, 2022

Glenda Joy Bates Hill age 85 of Williams Bay, WI and formerly of Genoa City, WI died November 25. 2022.

She was born August 1, 1937, the oldest child of Glenn and Virginia Fuller Bates.  She graduated from Darien High School in 1954 and attended Whitewater State College for two years.  She worked at the Janesville Gazette...

Nov 23, 2022

Lillian M. Miller, age 73, of Twin Lakes, WI, died on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center Burlington. Daughter of the late S. Douglas Miller and Helen Svoboda, Lillian was born on June 9, 1949, in Lyndon Station, WI. Lillian was an adventurous woman who was always on the go. She was a staple in her community...

Nov 23, 2022

Maria Del Socorro Cortes Moctezuma, age 66, Lake Geneva, WI, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 23. 2022. She was born on June 27, 1956 to the late Fernando Cortes and Consuelo Moctezuma in Distrito Federal in Mexico. She was united in marriage to her husband, Manuel Marquez Blas on December 16, 1981 in Distrito Federal in Mexico....

Nov 23, 2022

Donna Lee S. Hehl, age 82 of Twin Lakes, WI went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by family on November 23, 2022.  She was born May 3, 1940 to the late Henry and Margaret (Hahn) Hopp.  She was united in marriage to the love of her life Joseph J. Hehl on July 30, 1960 at St....

Nov 19, 2022

Carol A. Steenstry, 79 of Elkhorn, WI, was born into eternal life on Saturday November 19, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, WI surrounded by her family. She was born January 10, 1943 in Dayton, OH to Cecil and Ruth (Fischer) Williams. While serving in the United States Navy as a dental technician, Carol was united in marriage...

Nov 16, 2022

Linda Sue Smith (Troutman), age 76, of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Daughter of the late Everett R. Troutman and Atrial R. Courtney, Linda was born on March 10, 1946, in Raymondville, Missouri. On May 24, 1980, she was united in marriage to Neal...

Nov 15, 2022

William Richard Havlik passed away November 15, 2022 at 89 years of age.  Our dad devoted his life to caring for and providing for his family, especially in his last years as he tirelessly provided care for Patricia, his wife of 50 years.  He was so proud of his daughters Lisa and Andi, his grandsons, Christopher, Danny, and Mikey,...

Nov 13, 2022

Karen M. Bielas, 65 of Janesville, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI.  She was born February 14, 1957 in Burlington, WI, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Loretta (Arnold) Smith. Karen has been united in marriage to John J. Bielas for the past 41 years. Besides spending...

Nov 11, 2022

Janet M. Simons, 81, of Delavan, WI died Friday November 11, 2022 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center Elkhorn, WI surrounded by her family.  She was born July 7, 1941 in Janesville, WI the daughter of the late Harold I. and Leona H. (Lemke) Baker.  Janet graduated from the Fort Atkinson High School with the Class of 1958.  On May...