Obituaries

Jul 7, 2025

Austin Hunter Merkling, 32, sadly left our world on July 7, 2025. He was born in Burlington, Wisconsin, in 1993.  The Son of Mark Merkling and Roxanne Olson (Setterman).  During his life Austin loved to collect Pokémon cards, baseball cards, everything Brewers, and matchbooks.  He was an avid Milwaukee Brewers fan that led him to work at the stadium. ...

Jul 6, 2025

Cathy A. Francart, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, WI., passed away on Sunday, July 6th, 2025 at the Gardens of Mt. Pleasant. Cathy was born in Oshkosh, WI., on August 17th, 1949 to her parents Louis, and Mary-Lou (Bedore) Francart.

Cathy was a proud registered nurse graduating from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay and worked for...

Jul 5, 2025

Lois R. Baker age 72 of Genoa City, WI died July 5, 2025.  She was born in Burlington, WI on January 31, 1953.  The daughter of the late Richard and Marion (Dimon) Oldson.   On October 6, 1973, at Berean Grace Church in Genoa City, WI she was united in marriage to Floyd Baker Jr. Lois has been a member...

Jul 4, 2025

Raymond Jan Rapacz, age 79 of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, passed away July 4, 2025.  Born in Hammond, Indiana, he was the eldest of the two sons of the late Walter and Irene Rapacz.  Dr. Rapacz practiced cardiology for over 50 years, retiring in 2010.  He practiced at Hinsdale Hospital and LaGrange Hospitals.  At Hinsdale Hospital he was the Director...

Jul 2, 2025

Janet E. Hetzel age 83 of Elkhorn, WI died on July 2, 2025, at Lakeland Heath Care center. Janet was born on May 27, 1942, in Chicago (Berwyn), IL; daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Kopecky) Rozmarin. Janet was a 1960 graduate of Williams Bay High School where she was Salutatorian of the class. Janet was married to...

Jun 29, 2025

Justin T. Will, 39 of Whitewater, WI, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his home.  He was born June 4, 1986, in Madison, WI, the son of David and Marcia (Nichols) Will.  Justin graduated from Lakeland School in Elkhorn, WI.  He loved to go shopping, especially for toys.  Justin loved to go fishing with his family.

Jun 29, 2025

Joyce L. Carr age 83 formerly of Lockport, IL died June 29, 2025.  She previously also lived in Chicago, Chicago Heights, Hazel Crest and Homewood, IL.   She was born on July 23, 1941, the daughter of the late Andrew T. Culloden and the late Mary TenBroeck nee Matutis.  On August 20, 1966, she was united in marriage to Wesley...

Jun 29, 2025

James "Demps" Dempsey, age 84, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025. He was born on August 29, 1940, the son of the late William and Norma (Schober) Dempsey. Jim was united in marriage to his loving wife, Eileen, on August 15, 1964, in Fort Atkinson, WI. They celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in August of...

Jun 28, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we share the passing of Riley Thomas Oman, 43 of Williams Bay, WI. Riley was born on February 11, 1982, in Milwaukee, WI, the beloved son of Thomas Oman and Kelli (Plattner) Garecht. Riley went to Heaven far too soon, on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Riley's life was...

Jun 22, 2025

Steven Clifford Dienberg, 65, died on June 22, 2025, at home in Burlington, WI. Steve grew up in Oak Park, IL and spent most of his adult life in the area working as a printer in the family business. He spent the last 15 years living in Wisconsin. He had a generous heart, was a hard worker and preferred...

Jun 21, 2025

Judith A Kruzan age 88 died June 21, 2025.  She was born on April 23, 1937.  The daughter of the late Erle and Ruth (Fetty) Bottorff.  On February 25, 1956, in Silver Lake, WI she was united in marriage to Leonard Kruzan.

Mother to Kelly Restarski, Kent Kruzan and Kolleen (Chris) Zimmermann.  6 Grandchildren and 10 Great...

Jun 19, 2025

Suzanne Mary Droster, age 83, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2025. She was born on March 12, 1942, in Eau Claire, WI, the daughter of the late Margaret Selbach.

Mary was united in marriage to her loving husband, Lee Droster, after falling in love with him when they met in college at...

Jun 18, 2025

Betty A. Scheider, 87, of Bristol WI., passed away on June 18th, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Betty was born on October 1st, 1937, in Petaluma, CA., to her parents, Theodore, and Fredrica (Lendorfer) Moore.

She met her husband of 69 years Edmund Schneider Jr. in 1956, while attending a USO dance, when...

Jun 14, 2025

Herbert A. Papenfus, age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at RidgeStone Terrace, Elkhorn. Herbert August Papenfus was born to Walter A. and Alma (Wuttke) Papenfus on August 13, 1931 in the Town of Geneva. He was baptized on October 18, 1931. On March 25, 1945, Herbert was confirmed at First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Elkhorn...

Jun 13, 2025

Susie Jones passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025 with her daughter by her side. She was 91 years old. She was the daughter of the late George and Elsie (Valentine) Morris. She graduated from Genoa City high school and married Richard. (Dick) Jones on October 4, 1952 in Salem, Wis. She worked at Antioch Bank until the birth...

Jun 13, 2025

Walter (Bud) Johnson

Walter "Bud" Johnson, 70, of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, passed away on June 13, 2025.  He was born in Greenville, PA to the late Walter and Mary (Blood) Johnson.  Bud was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who lived a life of dedication, passion, and service.  He worked as a steamfitter for 50 years before retiring,...

Jun 11, 2025

Bari Bland, a beloved sister, mother, and the most fun grandma anyone could have wished for, passed away surrounded with endless love. Bari had a heart as big as her contagious laugh- always quick with a joke, a warm plate of the most delicious food, and a seat at the table for anyone in need. With her, nothing was...

Jun 9, 2025

Sloane P Keeton was born into Heaven on June 9, 2025.  The daughter of Jamie and Samantha (Roath) Keeton.  Sister to Michael, Riley, Lillian, Kieran and Declan.  Grandparents Donna and Jamie Keeton Sr.

A Time of Remembrance will be held on June 24, 2025, from 11:00AM until 12:00PM at the Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home and Crematory...

Jun 6, 2025

Leroy D. "Sodie" Kuecker, 85, of North Port, FL passed away peacefully Friday morning June 6, 2025, at Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL. He had family members with him in his last hours. Leroy was born April 6, 1940, in Harvard, IL. to the late Laverne "Sodie" and Mary Petersen Kuecker. He grew up on a dairy farm...

Jun 6, 2025

Lidia Irene Ziolkowski, 62, went home to the Lord on Friday, June 6, 2025. She is finally at peace after a long and difficult battle with multiple health issues that reduced her quality of life. Lidia was born on March 15, 1963, in Elkhorn, WI, to Stanislaw and Raisa (Schon) Ziolkowski. She grew up in Pell Lake with two...