Obituaries

Sep 5, 2025

Samuel R. Olson age 60 of Wonewoc, WI.  died September 5, 2025.  He was born on July 17, 1965.  The son of the late Philip and Caroline (Nowak) Olson.

During his life Samuel enjoyed working on cars.  He was someone you could always count on to come to help you with any task you needed assistance with. ...

Sep 5, 2025

Mary Lou Schmidt, age 86 of Janesville, WI and formerly of Milton, WI, passed away on September 5, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Janesville, WI. Mary Lou was born in Ft. Atkinson, WI, to Jerome Howard and Mable Ritchie von Falkenstein, on June 30, 1939. She grew up and attended school in Milton, WI, graduating from Milton Union...

Sep 4, 2025

John Edward Fisher, age 84, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully at Lakeland Health Care Center on September 4, 2025.  John was born on October 3, 1940 in Chicago, IL son of the late Clarence "Bud" and Helen (Kale) Fisher.

John grew up and graduated High school in Chicago, IL and then served four years as a...

Sep 4, 2025

David Allen Gilbert: A Legacy of Family, Adventure, and Friendship

David Allen Gilbert, 58, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025. Born on March 3, 1967 in Two Rivers, WI to Wilbur "Bill" Elton Gilbert and Hazel Jean Gilbert, David grew up part of a close-knit family - his laughter, love and wit creating the foundation for...

Sep 4, 2025

Sharon M. Lauderdale age 74 of Elkhorn, WI, died at St. Luke's Medical Center of Milwaukee on Thursday, September 4, 2025, surrounded by her family.  Sharon was born in Burlington, WI, daughter of the late A. Paul and Marion (Huening) Spiegelhoff.  Sharon married Richard "Dick" Lauderdale on November 29, 1975, at St. Charles Catholic Church of Burlington, WI.  They...

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...