Obituaries

Aug 25, 2021

On August 24, 2021, Sandy succumbed to a short-term illness in the comfort of her home.

She was the daughter of the late Wesley and Edna Krahn of Algonquin, IL.

Sandra was born in Elgin, IL on August 30, 1940, and grew up in Algonquin attending the Algonquin grade school before graduating from Dundee Community...

Aug 25, 2021

Joyce Louise Lockwood Aspinall, 91 of Lake Geneva, WI, died Wednesday August 25, 2021 Golden Years in Lake Geneva, WI.  She was born October 24, 1929 in Lake Geneva, WI, the daughter to the late Louis and Elsie (Mellien) Jacobs.  Joyce graduated Class of 1947 from Lake Geneva High School.  Joyce was united in marriage to LaVerne H. Lockwood...

Aug 23, 2021

John "Jake" J. Hetzel Sr., 73 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Ridgestone Village in Delavan, WI.  He was born September 27, 1947, the son to the late Jacob P. and Leone (Puestow) Hetzel.  Jake was united in marriage to Janet (Rozmarin) Hetzel on February 17, 1997 in Las Vegas, NV. He served in...

Aug 22, 2021

June Ellen Scherrer passed away on August 22,2021 at her residence. She was born on October 23, l956 to the late Vincent and Esther (Kerkman) Scherrer. June grew up in New Munster where she attended St. Alphonsus grade school and Salem Central High School.

In former years, after acquiring her degree, June enjoyed working as a medical...

Aug 22, 2021

Edwin H. Wright age 93 of Twin Lakes, WI. died August 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Chicago, IL. on June 29, 1928.  The son of the late Harry and Jesse (Pedersen) Wright. On October 15, 1960 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Deerfield, IL he was united in marriage to...

Aug 18, 2021

Joy M. Smage, 92, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at her home on Smage Farms.  Joy Marie Gernhardt, born June 14, 1929, was the oldest daughter and second child of Frederick C. Gernhardt II and Mary Magdelene (Marie) Hilgers. Joy was born at her Grandma Hilgers' home on Sunnyside Avenue in Chicago, Illinois....

Aug 18, 2021

David E. Haler, 40 of Ingleside, IL and Elkhorn, WI went home to his Lord on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.  He was born April 1, 1981 in DeKalb, IL the son of Lawrence and Lorraine (Sullivan) Haler.  David joined and served in the US Army after the attack on "9-11".  David worked as a server for several restaurants including...

Aug 18, 2021

Frank J. Roth; 96, of Elkhorn, WI died Wednesday August 18, 2021 at Kindred Hearts Elkhorn, WI.  He was born June 17, 1925 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Frank J. and Rose (Dvorak) Roth.  Frank served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII.  Frank was united in marriage to Elaine D. Wilcek on November 14,...

Aug 16, 2021

Joseph W. Etten, 86, of Elkhorn, WI, died Monday, August 16, 2021, at home in Elkhorn. He was born June 21, 1935, in Illinois, the son of the late Edwin and Anna (Hertel) Etten. He was united in marriage to Ruth Ketterhagen on October 1, 1960. Joe

was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Elkhorn...

Aug 16, 2021

Lorraine G. Count 98, of Elkhorn, WI, died Monday August 16, 2021 at Tender Reflections.  She was born September 8, 1922 in Elkhorn, WI, the daughter to the late Oscar and Lena (Bublitz) Schulz.  Lorraine graduated from Elkhorn High School with the Class of 1941 and obtained her teaching degree from Whitewater Normal which is now the University of...

Aug 11, 2021

Lorene Joy Gerken, age 55, of Rockford, IL, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at her home. Daughter of the late May Joyce Johnson, Lori was born on August 25, 1965, in Chicago, IL. Lori was an animal lover who would take in and care for any animal in need (except for snakes). She enjoyed walking everywhere she...

Aug 11, 2021

Melinda "Mindy" Farnsworth, 66 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at UW-Health of Madison. She was born June 1, 1955 in Elgin, IL, the daughter to the late Michael and Oona (Heinz) Kiley. Mindy was united in marriage to Alan Farnsworth Sr. on September 21, 1974 in Elkhorn, WI. Alan preceded her in death on...

Aug 8, 2021

Edward T. Cutler Sr. age 87 formerly of Antioch, Illinois passed away on August 8, 2021 at Geneva Lake Manor in Lake Geneva, WI. He was born to John and Eleanor in Chicago, Illinois on January 17, 1934.

Edward followed in his father's Military footsteps and served in the United States Army. He served our country on...

Aug 6, 2021

Ann (Darula) Venskus, 104 of Elkhorn, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn, Wi. on Friday August 6, 2021. She was born to Joseph and Anna Darula in 1917 in Kenosha, Wi. and lived most of her life there. She was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church (now Lakeside Lutheran Church)...

Aug 5, 2021

Kathleen S. Peterson, 71 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday August 5, 2021.  Kathy was born February 22, 1950 in Elkhorn, WI to the late Orlan and Ruth (Cripps) Anderson.  She was co-valedictorian at Elkhorn High School, Class of 1968. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Education from UW-Whitewater in 1971....

Aug 3, 2021

Elizabeth "Bette" F. Kohler, 94 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, WI. She was born June 12, 1927 in Chicago, IL, the daughter to the late Edwin L. and Catherine M. (Lake) Miller.  Bette was united in marriage to John F. Kohler Sr. on July 7, 1944 at Camp Clairborne...

Aug 2, 2021

John Joseph Spitzock, 66 of Elkhorn, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Tender Reflections in Elkhorn, WI.  He was born August 16, 1954 in Stevens Point, WI, the son of Albert and Anna (VanHousen) Spitzock.  John loved to collect sports memorabilia, especially for his favorite teams, the Chicago Bears, Bulls and Cubs.  His was an avid NASCAR...

Jul 31, 2021

Virginia Lee Semling, 85 of Elkhorn, WI, died Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.  She was born July 10, 1936 in Rosedale, Kansas, the daughter of late Raymond and Nadine (Mieth) Bowers. On May 11, 1957, she was united in marriage to Werner N. Semling at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fountain City. Virginia was a...

Jul 28, 2021

Joye Arlene (nee Norwood) Kaul, 85 of Elkhorn, WI, formerly of Rhinelander, WI, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at home.  She was born June 11, 1936 in Brainerd, MN, the daughter of the late Arli and Eileen (Spiess) Norwood.  Joye was united in marriage to William H. Kaul on June 20, 1958 in Brainerd, MN.  Together, they...

Jul 28, 2021

Mozelle (Hicks) Weaver, age 95, of Twin Lakes, WI, died on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Daughter of the late David B. and Ruby (McGuire) Hicks, Mozelle was born on March 23, 1926, in East Saint Louis, IL. One of ten children, Mozelle grew up with three sisters and six brothers. During her life, she was a coil winder and...