Obituaries

Jul 19, 2022

J'Lynn Jean Sparks, age 8, of Powers Lake, WI, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Daughter of A'Dena Sparks, J'Lynn was born on January 17, 2014, in Elkhorn, WI. J'Lynn recently completed the 2nd grade at Randall School where she was well loved by her teachers and classmates.

Though J'Lynn was small in stature, she had...

Jul 19, 2022

Kenneth L. Koehn age 81 of Lake Geneva, WI died July 19, 2022. He was born in Genoa City, WI on January 11, 1941. The son of the late Herman and Ruth (Berger) Koehn. Ken owned and operated K&M Appliance in Twin Lakes for many years.

In his early years he was a Boy Scout and earned...

Jul 18, 2022

Laurence "Larry" L. Howey, 61 of Elkhorn, WI, passed on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Tender Reflections in Elkhorn.  He was born October 1, 1960 in Michigan, the son of the late Robert and Violet (Browning) Howey. Larry enjoyed working on cars and making model cars.  He enjoyed watching NASCAR.  Larry was fascinated by paranormal activities.  He enjoyed listening...

Jul 16, 2022

Julio Cesar Balcazar-Canedo, 38, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, July 16, 2022. He was born on June 28, 1984 in Michoacan, the son of Juan Manuel Balcazar Aguilera and Maria De La Luz Canedo Reyes. Julio and Marcy were united in marriage on October 23, 2021 in Walworth County, Wisconsin. Julio worked as...

Jul 16, 2022

Otto A. Ryl, age 100 of Elkhorn, WI, formerly of Villa Park, IL, left this earthly world to enter the arms of Jesus on Saturday, July 16, 2022.  He was born May 26, 1922 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Karl and Alvina (Schyplebaum) Ryl. Otto graduated from Lane Tech High School in the city of Chicago....

Jul 15, 2022

Thomas H Johnston Jr. age 86 of Twin Lakes, WI. Died July 15, 2022. He was born in Chicago, IL on November 22, 1935. The son of the late Thomas and Gertrude (Doll) Johnston Sr. On November 17, 1956, at St. Gabriel Church in Chicago he was united in marriage to Charlene Thompson who preceded him in death on...

Jul 15, 2022

John H. Nielsen (84) of Burlington, WI. Formerly of La Crosse and Tomah died Friday July 15, 2022 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn, WI. He was born October 11, 1937 in Tomah, WI, oldest son of the late Harvey and Mabel (Carley) Nielsen. John was united in marriage to Jean Graves in 1958. Jean preceded him in...

Jul 14, 2022

Gwendolyn E. Keller, age 80, of Genoa City, WI, died on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center Burlington. Daughter of the late Gilbert and Pauline (Armstrong) McNamer, Gwen was born on July 7, 1942, in Richland Center, WI. She graduated from North Boone High School in 1960. On January 27, 1962, Gwen was united in marriage with...

Jul 14, 2022

Benjamin (Buddy) E. Kaskin age 88 of Randall, WI died July 14, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 30, 1933, in Burlington, WI, the son of the late William and Astrid (Peterson) Kaskin. In his early years he was educated in a one room schoolhouse in Kenosha County. After contracting polio...

Jul 14, 2022

Elaine Mary Dabisch Engel passed peacefully at her home in Lily Lake, Wisconsin, on July 14th, 2022, after a long battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia, a rare form of dementia.

Born July 11,1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Elmer F. Dabisch and Anna P. Steinhauer Dabisch, Elaine graduated from Eberhart Elementary School and Maria High School...

Jul 10, 2022

Jeffrey J. Brellenthin, 68 of Beloit, WI, died on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at his home.  He was born on October 30, 1953 in Elkhorn, WI, the son of the late Donald and Joan (Kohr) Brellenthin.  Jeff graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater with a bachelor's degree in Music.  He worked for over 40 years at the University...

Jul 5, 2022

Stanley A. Torstenson, age 84, of Genoa City, WI, died peacefully at home on July 5th, 2022. He was born in Darlington, WI, on June 26, 1938. The son of the late Carl and Ella (Boyle) Torstenson. On August 20, 1960, he was united in marriage to Sally A. Shepherd. In his early years, Stan was a teacher and...

Jul 4, 2022

Raymond C. Bongiorno age 36 of Elkhorn, WI died at home surrounded by his family on July 4, 2022.  Ray was born on November 16, 1985, son of John and Philomena "Phil" (Schmitt) Bongiorno.  Ray had a great sense of humor, and always found joy in making people laugh.  Raymond loved his family very much and spent most of...

Jul 3, 2022

Patricia Anne Piwowarczyk, age 84, of Lake Geneva, WI, died on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Hospice House of Pleasant Prairie. Daughter of the late Charles and Eleanor (Sturm) Porteous, Pat was born on December 10, 1937, in Libertyville, IL. On September 8, 1957, she was united in marriage with Eugene Piwowarczyk in Chicago, IL. In the late 1960's,...

Jul 3, 2022

Donald Lee Willms, 89 of Lake Geneva, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Geneva Lake Manor.  Donald was born October 12, 1932, the son of the late Clarence and Laura (Anderson) Willms.  Donald grew up and joined the Air Force, where he eventually completed his schooling. He married Jean A. Holm on September 13, 1958 at Our Saviors...

Jul 2, 2022

Barbara A. Cox, 75, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on July 2, 2022 at Lakeland Health Care Center. She was born on March 30, 1947, the daughter of the late Clarence and Etta (Madsen) Crane. She was a former member and previous president of the Lady Elks for the Walworth Lakeland Elks Lodge. She was also involved in church...

Jun 30, 2022

Autumn Nicole Roeling, 25 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in Elkhorn, WI. She was born October 1, 1996 in Harvard, IL, the daughter of Randy Roeling and Crissy Kruszyna-Kniseley. Autumn was always on the go and traveling. She loved animals, especially her cats. Autumn enjoyed writing, fashion and listening to music. She had...

Jun 27, 2022

Barbara Ellen Brown, 69, passed away June 27th, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family and her two pugs due to complications from a 15 year fight with breast cancer. Barb was born January 11, 1953, in Milwaukee to her biological mother, Senta Pothke. She was given up for adoption and stayed at the Milwaukee Lutheran Home for...

Jun 24, 2022

Diane Ainsworth age 79 of Twin Lakes, WI. Died June 24, 2022, at the Aurora Hospital of Burlington in Burlington, WI. She was born on October 24, 1942. The daughter of the late Rudolph and Mildred (Schafer) Komm. On June 30, 1984, in Crystal Lake, Il she was united in marriage to Lloyd E. Ainsworth who preceded her in...

Jun 24, 2022

Cheral (Fennig) Sadler, age 74, passed away on June 24th, 2022, after a short illness. She was born in Decatur, IN and grew up in Galesburg, IL. While attending Augustana College, her roommate arranged a blind date and she met her future husband Ed, when he became a substitute blind date date. They were married in Galesburg and moved...