Obituaries

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...

Apr 28, 2023

Katherine A. Poltermann age 81 of Genoa City, WI died April 28, 2023.  She was born in Elkhorn, WI on February 5, 1942, the daughter of the late Emil and Ruth (Johnson) Hammerstrom.  She graduated from Badger High School in 1960 as part of the second graduating class. On February 10, 1962 at the UCC Congregational Church of Genoa...

Apr 27, 2023

Alan M. Zuehlsdorf, 77 of Burlington, WI died Thursday April 27, 2023 at Aurora Zilber Hospice Milwaukee, WI.  Alan was born December 29, 1945 in Kenosha WI. He was the son of the late Fran and LaVerne (Anthonsen) Zuehlsdorf.  Alan served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war.  Alan was the golf pro for over 24 years with...

Apr 26, 2023

Steven B. Hubbard, 72 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at his home. He was born July 8, 1950, the son of the late Gail and Annyce Stoflet Hubbard.  Steve graduated from Elkhorn Area High School.  He served in the United States Army.   Steve was united in marriage to Denise S. Winter on September...

Apr 26, 2023

Kevin M. Mener age 51 of Randall, WI died April 26, 2023.  He was born in Naperville, IL on August 5, 1971.  The son of the late John and Carol (Magi) Mener Sr.  Was preceded in death by his parents, Grandparents Libero and Chesela Magi and Edward and Charlotte Mener, Father-in-law Wayne Bower, and close friend Tom Moore.

Apr 26, 2023

Anna Lorraine Erskine, 93, of Elkhorn, passed away on April 26, 2023, at Lakeland Health Care Center.

Lorraine was born September 7, 1929, in Bloomery, West Virginia to John Delbert (J.D.) and Lena (Hawkins) Hite.  She graduated as valedictorian from Capon Bridge High School.  She attended Shepherd College in Shepherdstown, WV, and received a teaching certificate.  She...

Apr 25, 2023

Audrey J. Luebke, 101, formerly of W Court Street Elkhorn, WI died Tuesday April 25, 2023 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.  She was born April 2, 1922, in Burlington, WI the daughter of the late Charles and May (Rhyner) Wightman.  She graduated from Elkhorn High School with perfect attendance for all twelve years of schooling and was very proud...

Apr 24, 2023

Pamela M Kraft age 79 of Randall, WI died April 24, 2023.  She was born in Palatine, IL on December 30, 1943.  The daughter of the late Edward and Virginia (McDonald) Kraft Sr.

Pamela worked for over 37 years as a teacher for the Community Consolidated School District #15 of Palatine, IL.  She received her bachelor's and...

Apr 23, 2023

Carl L. Walde Jr., 86 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Sunday April 23, 2023 at Vintage on the Ponds in Delavan.   He was born September 18, 1936 in Fall Creek, WI, the son of late Ethelyn (Zank) and Oliver Davis.  Carl graduated from Alden-Hebron High School with the Class of 1954.  He was united in marriage to Evelyn...

Apr 18, 2023

John Hazelhurst Kambs, age 75, of Twin Lakes, WI, died on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center Burlington. Son of the late Art Kambs and Betty Shumard Kambs, John was born on August 30, 1947, in Chicago, IL. He grew up in Deerfield, IL, and went to Huron College where he earned his degree in teaching. He...