Obituaries

Jan 18, 2023

Richard "Rick" A. Schoultz, 74 of Elkhorn and Minocqua, WI, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at his home.  He was born April 19, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Sylvester and Florence (Novotny) Schoultz.  Rick graduated from Elkhorn Area High School with the Class of 1966.  He was united in marriage to Bonnie Linse...

Jan 17, 2023

Phillip R. Jurenci age 65 of Chicago, IL died January 17, 2023 at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, IL.   He was born in Chicago, IL on April 8, 1957.  The son of the late Anthony and Murial (Dempsey) Jurenci.  He worked for many years for Local #6 Labor Union in Chicago, IL.

Phillip was compassionate and funny...

Jan 12, 2023

Richard A. Jahns, age 61, of Randall, WI, died on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Froedtert South Hospital of Pleasant Prairie, with his sister at his side. Son of the late William F. and Darlene F. (Zilske) Jahns, Rick was born on January 23, 1961 in Chicago, IL. His family moved to Powers Lake, WI when he was very...

Jan 11, 2023

Coleson Dior Tanner was born into Heaven on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.  He was a  beautiful baby boy who will always live on in our hearts. We take comfort in knowing Coleson is now watching over our family from beyond.

Coleson is survived by his parents, Dakota and Mike Tanner, his two brothers: Mason and Jaxson Tanner,...

Jan 10, 2023

Susan M. Grajek, 72 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington, WI.  She was born February 22, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Rapaja) Barry.   Susan was united in marriage to James Grajek Sr. on November 23, 1967.  Susan enjoyed collecting antiques.  She loved...

Jan 6, 2023

Joan G. Barker, 95, died Friday, January 6, 2023, while under Hospice care in Brooksville, FL. Joan was born on April 4, 1927, at her parents' home on Harrison Street in Barrington, IL. She was the only child of Elden George Gieske and Adelheid Steiner Gieske. Joan attended Barrington Grade School and High School and earned a bachelor's degree...

Jan 5, 2023

Wayne W. Volbrecht, age 89, of Lake Geneva, WI, went to heaven on January 5, 2023. Son of the late Walter and Agnes (Shepstone) Volbrecht, Wayne was born on December 20, 1933 in Kenosha County. Wayne served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. On February 8, 1958, he was united in marriage with...

Jan 3, 2023

Daniel, "Dan" A. (Collins) Piper passed away after a brief illness as a result of liver disease on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Banglamung Hospital in Chonburi, Thailand at age 66

He was born on 2-28-1956 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wi to Eunice A. Smith and Larry Piper.

After moving to Elkhorn with his mom and...

Jan 3, 2023

Sharon A. Albert age 80 of Mount Pleasant, WI died at Williams Bay Health Services on January 3, 2023.  Sharon was born on October 4, 1942; daughter of the late Manford and Mae (Poulin) Blanck.  Sharon was a very social person, she loved attending social events or parties, and put her social skills to work while bartending for some...

Jan 2, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Lloyd Henry Dailey Jr., age 81, of Lake Geneva, WI, who passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023. He was born on June 13, 1941, in Oshkosh, WI, the son of the late Lloyd (Bernice Klemmer) Dailey Sr.

Lloyd moved to Racine in his early 20's...

Jan 1, 2023

Linda Lee Francoeur age 71 of Genoa City, WI died January 1, 2023 at Aurora Hospital of Burlington, WI. She was born in Chicago, IL on September 1, 1951, and is the daughter of the late Edward Miller and Blanche (Melba) Miller.

Linda loved her grandchildren Emma and Evan with all her heart and did everything and...

Dec 31, 2022

Kenneth W. Michalski, age 68, of Twin Lakes, WI, died on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Froedtert South Hospital in Pleasant Prairie. Son of the late Raymond J. and Helen (Krawczykowski) Michalski, Ken was born in Chicago, IL on New Year's Day in 1954. Ken worked for Chicago Transit Authority as a bus servicer for 25 years. During this...

Dec 28, 2022

MaryAnn Corns, age 83, of Twin Lakes, WI, died on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa. Daughter of the late Adolph Fritsch and Dorothy Miller, MaryAnn was born on August 25, 1939, in Evanston, IL. On August 10, 1956, she was united in marriage with the late Michael A. Corns at St. Mary's Catholic Church...

Dec 26, 2022

Esther "Lavonne" Zempel, formerly of Elkhorn and Delavan, WI, passed away on Monday December 26, 2022 in Appleton, WI.  Lavonne was born April 29, 1932 in Hinckley, MN to Ella (Larsen) and Leonard Steen and grew up in Hinckley and Moose Lake, MN, where she graduated from high school in 1949.  She graduated from St. Cloud Teachers College and...

Dec 26, 2022

Dale E. Glenn of Davis, IL, formerly of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2022 at his home.  He was born August 7, 1948 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Junior "Earl" and Catherine (Lang) Glenn. He served in the United States Army. Dale owned and was the chef at Goldie's in Chicago, IL...

Dec 21, 2022

Barbara Ann Fischer; 67 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2022 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Born August 21, 1955, to parents James and Ann Spath, Barb graduated from Elkhorn Area High School in 1973 and married Arthur Fischer in 1976. She served her community as Clerk-Treasurer of the Town of LaFayette for over...

Dec 21, 2022

Donna Kagan, nee Reitman, passed away peacefully, December 21, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold Kagan; loving mother of Eva Baker, David Kagan and Neil(Shari) Kagan; cherished "Mima" of Alexandra (Anthony), Miguel, Brianna, Cameron, Sam, Nathan. Jacob and Hannah; devoted daughter of the late Norma (Bernard) Isaacson and Charles Reitman; dear...

Dec 18, 2022

Albert J. Reed, 91 of Elkhorn, WI died Sunday December 18, 2022 at his residence.  He was born July 17, 1931 in Elkhorn, WI the son of the late Birdell R. and Martha S. (Schroeder) Reed.  Al graduated from Elkhorn High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.  He enlisted and served in the US Navy during the Korean...

Dec 18, 2022

James A. Spencer, 73 of Elkhorn, WI, died on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Aurora Memorial Hospital in Burlington, WI. He was born January 19, 1949 to Perry C. and June A. (Ward) Spencer.  Jim attended St. Patrick's Parish Grade School through 8th Grade and graduated from Elkhorn Area High School with the Class of 1967.  He was very...

Dec 17, 2022

Winifred "Bonnie" M. Metcalf, of Big Bend, WI died on Saturday December 17, 2022 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Bonnie was 78 and born on February 13, 1944, the daughter of the late Edward and Muriel (Miller) Cykewick. Bonnie married Raymond Metcalf in New Jersey in 1992. She and Ray have been members of the Elkhorn Church of Christ in...