Obituaries

Mar 5, 2022

Eleanor J. McLeod age 85 of Walworth, WI died at home on March 5, 2022.  She was born on August 22, 1936, daughter of the late W. Clayton and Alice (McNally) York.  Eleanor is preceded in death by her parents; and sister Lucy.  She is survived by her son; Douglas; grandchildren; Tiffany, Hope, Connor, Duncan; great grandchildren; Katie, Jenna;...

Mar 5, 2022

Anne J. Jaske, former owner of the Sandwich Hut in Elkhorn, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the age of 90 surrounded by her family. Born in Chicago in 1931, to Antonetta (Marotta) and Peter Taddeo she attended Wright Junior College and studied Vogue Fashion. She married Edward Jaske on June 14, 1952 and together they...

Mar 4, 2022

Marcia L Madaus age 69 of Burlington, WI died March 4, 2022.  She was born on January 5, 1953.  The daughter of the late Willard and Marion (Bank) Madaus.   Marcia worked for many years for PATS Sanitary in New Munster, WI.  She was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Slades Corners, WI.  During her life she...

Mar 3, 2022

Daniel Kent Utter, 61, of Elkhorn Wisconsin passed away at Aurora Hospital in Burlington on Thursday March 3rd, 2022, after a battle with cancer.  Dan was born on July 12th, 1960, to the late Everett and Phyllis (Lasch) Utter in Elkhorn.

He graduated from Elkhorn Area High School in 1979.  Upon graduating, Dan served in the United...

Mar 3, 2022

Daniel V. Kosowski age 44 of Pell Lake, WI. died March 3, 2022.  He was born on December 20, 1977 in Burlington, WI.  The beloved son of Edward and Dorothy (Schrayer) Kosowski.

Daniel was a graduate from Badger HS. He loved anything sports. His favorite teams included the Eagles, Mets, and Celtics. He cherished his home as...

Feb 28, 2022

Patricia M. Tess, 64 of Paddock Lake, WI, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at St. Catherine's Hospital in Pleasant Prairie.  She was born November 30, 1957 in Waukegan, IL, the daughter of the late Arthur and Rosemary (Brownell) Boehm.  In her younger years, Patricia enjoyed being outside and hiking.  She was very social loved to gather with...

Feb 26, 2022

Robert J. Ernst age 79 of Genoa City, WI died February 26, 2022.  He was born in Elgin, IL on October 5, 1942, the son of the late Francis Ernst, Marian E. Philipp (Abel,) and stepfather Alvin Abel.  On April 8, 1989, he was united in marriage to Nancy Daily. During his life Robert was a master fisherman and...

Feb 25, 2022

Heather Lynn Adams, 43 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Lakeland Health Care Center.  She was born October 20, 1978 in Burlington, WI, the daughter of James and Trina (Roehl) Adams.  Heather graduated from Lakeland School in 2000.  She loved to be around water and swimming.

Heather is survived by her mother,...

Feb 24, 2022

Tadeusz (Ted) Jankowski, age 80, of Pell Lake, Wisconsin, died Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

Tadeusz Rafal Jankowski was born on May 20, 1941, in Kalinowka Koscielna, Poland, the son of the late Jozef and Marianna (Ostrowska) Jankowski.  He was the oldest of two children. Ted immigrated to the United...

Feb 20, 2022

John E. Sacharski age 78 of East Troy, WI. died February 20, 2022.  He was born on September 23, 1943.  The son of the late Edward and Esther (Towers) Sacharski.  The son-in-law of the late Louis G and Lydia K Sievert.

During his life John worked for Wisconsin Motors, Lake Geneva Playboy Club and Milwaukee Area Technical...

Feb 19, 2022

Debra J. Wollert, 62 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her home.  She born April 10, 1959 in Elkhorn, WI, the daughter of Norman and Anita (Waltman) Papcke.  Debra graduated from Elkhorn High School with the Class of 1977. Debra was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Elkhorn.  Debra loved to...

Feb 19, 2022

Paula Rae Ellis (Sandbach), age 60, of Racine, WI, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Paul Sandbach and Barbara Schultz, Paula was born on December 13, 1961, in Racine. She graduated from Racine Lutheran High School in 1980. On February 12, 1983, she was united in marriage to Kevin...

Feb 18, 2022

Miguel Jose Hansen, 39, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL.  He was born March 15, 1982 in Rockford, IL, the son of late Louann (Schulten) Hansen.  Miguel was a kind and loving person who touched the hearts of many with his smiles and laughter.  He loved playing video games...

Feb 17, 2022

Jeanette "Jan" M. Ure, 82, of Elkhorn, WI died Thursday February 17, 2022 at her home.  Jan was born May 3, 1939 in Chicago, IL.  She was the daughter of the late Edward and Eva (Becker) Nelson.  On October 1, 1960 Jan was united in marriage to Richard "Dick" W. Ure in Chicago, IL.  Jan worked as a secretary...

Feb 15, 2022

Donna Earleen Ames, 88, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away at her home on the family farm on February 15, 2022. She was born on November 29, 1933 in Beloit, WI,  the daughter of the late Emery and Eva (Erickson) Miller. Donna was united in marriage with John "Jack" Ames on April 20, 1960 in Clinton, WI. Donna worked for...

Feb 15, 2022

David J. (Dave) Rieck, 74, of rural Elkhorn (Town of LaFayette), WI, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at his home. He was born March 11, 1947 in Elkhorn, WI, the son of the late Bernard and June (Wilcox) Rieck.  Dave had a lifelong devotion to farming; he learned to drive a tractor and was helping rake hay ...

Feb 14, 2022

Lynn Marie Koziol, age 66, of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, with her daughter at her side, following a long and valiant battle with cancer. Lynn's optimism and positive outlook afforded her several years beyond her initial prognosis—and she spent that time enjoying life to the fullest with her loved ones.

Daughter...

Feb 13, 2022

Eleanor "Ellie" N. Bjorkman Anderson, 92 of Walworth, WI, and formerly Presque Isle, WI, entered her eternal life on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. She was born December 1, 1929 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Elof and Edith (Wallen) Peterson.  Ellie graduated from National College of Education in Chicago and taught Kindergarten...

Feb 12, 2022

Edmund A. Gierut, age 79, of Silver Lake, WI, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday morning, February 12, 2022, with his loving daughter by his side. Son of the late Andrew and Stella Gierut, Edmund was born on November 14, 1942 in Chicago, IL, one of ten children. On February 28, 1964, he was united in marriage...

Feb 11, 2022

Kenneth B. Burrill age 77 died February 11, 2022.   Ken was born on September 22, 1944, in Los Angeles, California.  He and his family moved to Wilmette, IL where he grew up.  He attended New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois.  He later owned and operated a window replacement business in Silver Lake, Wisconsin, where he was locally known...