Obituaries

May 30, 2021

Thomas R. Rupe age 56 of Elkhorn, WI died at home surrounded by his family on Sunday May 30, 2021.  Thomas was born on March 24, 1965, son of Rollie and Jutta (Greiser) Rupe.  Thomas was born in Germany, but has since lived in this area for the most of his life.  He was an outdoorsman, a gun enthusiast,...

May 26, 2021

Jillian M. Johnson, 14, of Elkhorn, WI, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at home.  She was born July 8, 2006 in Fort Atkinson, WI, the daughter of Richard and Jannet (Zimmerman) Johnson.  Jillian was a freshman at Elkhorn Area High School. Jillian was a very gifted artist and enjoyed drawing. She was a member of the archery club,...

May 26, 2021

Catherine Morine Schmalfeldt, age 90, of Lyons, WI, died at home on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Daughter of the late George and Catherine Hildur (Morine) Trimner, Katie was born on January 5, 1931, in Hinsdale, IL. Katie graduated from the University of Whitewater. She was united in marriage to Louis Schmalfeldt on November 10, 1956. The couple had four...

May 22, 2021

John R. Olinger, 67 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Aurora Summit Medical Center.  He was born July 13, 1953 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Michael and Lucille (Wons) Olinger.  John was united in marriage to Jeannie M. Thelen on July 3, 1976 in Elkhorn, WI.  He owned and operated J,J...

May 20, 2021

Michael L. "Peanut" Whiteyes age 11 Months of Twin Lakes, WI. died May 20, 2021.  He was born in Kenosha, WI on June 9, 2020.  The son of Shannon J Perry and Michael J Whiteyes.

Survived by his parents.  Maternal Grandmother Delores Perry, Uncle Brandon Perry and Paternal Great Grandmother Jeanie Whiteyes.  Preceded in death by his...

May 18, 2021

Paul A. Olinger, 64 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center Summit.  He was born July 5, 1956 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late, Michael and Lucille (Wons) Olinger.  Paul enjoyed spending time with his family and watching sports.  He was a member of Luther Memorial Church in Delavan, WI....

May 18, 2021

John M. Bremer, age 70 of Williams Bay, WI, died May 18, 2021.  He was born on November 20, 1950, son of the late Michael and Marion (Shea) Bremer.

During his life John enjoyed volunteering.  He volunteered at Holy Family Hospital, Glenview Public Library, Wagner Farm and the Glenview History Center.  He loved collecting Hummels, Lladros, Swarovski...

May 15, 2021

Diane E. Shepherd age 61 of Trevor, WI. died May 15, 2021.  She was born in Chicago, IL on September 28, 1959.  The daughter of Fred and Marian (Krueger) Hoppe.  On February 26, 1978 in Round Lake, IL she was united in marriage to Michael Shepherd.  Diane was a member of Peace Lutheran Church of Wilmot, WI.  During her...

May 9, 2021

Harold B. Elverman age 87 of Twin Lakes, WI. died May 9, 2021.  He was born in Twin Lakes, WI. on December 11, 1933.  The son of the late Bernard and Elsie (Rieman) Elverman.  On Oct 1, 1955 he was united in marriage to Marilyn Thiede.   He worked for many years for Gehring Well Drilling.  He served in the...

May 8, 2021

Steven M. Kriofsky passed away on Saturday May 8, 2021 at the age of 58 after a courageous fight with cancer.  He is survived his mother Peggy Dahlke Lydic, brothers David (Donna) Kriofsky and Jeff Stieg and special loving friend Chuck Wagner.  He is also survived by many loving relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his...

May 8, 2021

Henry B. Jones, age 53 of Twin Lakes, WI, died on Saturday, May 8, 2021 surrounded by his loving family, after bravely fighting pancreatic cancer for seven months. Son of the late Joe Davis and Irma Jones, Henry was born in Chicago, IL on April 9, 1968. On November 23, 2009, Henry was united in marriage with Izabela Katarzyna...

May 6, 2021

Al L. Kemp, 62 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Aurora Summit Medical Center.  He was born on August 29, 1958, the son of the late John and Bernadine (Love) Kemp.  Al worked as a truck driver throughout his life for various companies, most recently Stan's Lumber.  He was united in marriage to Verna ...

May 6, 2021

Jason Scott Gubrud, 50 of Delavan, WI died unexpectedly Thursday May 6, 2021 of natural causes.  He was born June 9, 1970 in Elkhorn, WI.   He is survived by his father James "Gubby" Gubrud and his step-mom Mardonna "Dee" Gubrud of Delavan, WI,  two aunts; Sheri (Steve) Kaminski and Susan Greig all of Elkhorn, WI and by many cousins,...

May 5, 2021

Paul D. Rauhut, 83 of Elkhorn, WI died Wednesday May 5, 2021 at Holton Manor Nursing Home Elkhorn, WI.  He was born April 6, 1938 in Ladysmith, WI. Paul was the son of the late Herman D. and Hilda S. (Kuenne) Rauhut.  He was united in marriage to Audrey A. Sommerfeld on June 13, 1964.  Paul was an industrial...

May 3, 2021

Gary M. Aday, 74 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 3, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Born July 31, 1946 in Ada, OK to parents Alfred and Ida (Ferguson) Aday, Gary served as a draftsman in the United States Navy. He married Janet King on November 9, 1968. In 1974, Gary founded Aday Custom...

May 2, 2021

Bonnie J. Perkins, 72 of Burlington, WI, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Aurora Memorial Medical Center in Burlington, WI surrounded by loved ones. She was born May 26, 1948 in Burlington, WI, the daughter to the late Albert and Janet (Hansen) Miller.  Bonnie was united in marriage to Gordon J. Perkins on July 23, 1966 in...

May 1, 2021

Mary Ellen Amber, 83 of Elkhorn, WI, died Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Delavan Health Services.  She was born July 8, 1937 in Chicago, IL, the daughter to the late Edward and Lillian (Lehman) Kuffel.  Mary Ellen was united in marriage to Louis O. Amber on October 1, 1960 in Chicago, IL.  He preceded her in death on March...

May 1, 2021

Howard C. Klabunde age 84 of Genoa City, WI died May 1, 2021.  He was born in Genoa City, WI on September 16, 1936.  The son of the late Fred and Nellie (Quake) Klabunde Sr.   On November 27, 1955  he was united in marriage to Betty Schultz at the First Congregational Church in Genoa City where he was a...

Apr 30, 2021

Byrle M. Taylor age 79 of Bloomfield, WI died April 30, 2021.  She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 5, 1941.   The daughter of the late Walter and Myrtle (Thomas) Heim.   During her life she enjoyed reading, playing scrabble, painting, going for rides to see old barns and visiting with friends and family.

Survived by her...

Apr 29, 2021

Rachel Buelow-Beemster passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of Thursday, April 29 in her home in East Troy, after a long 20+ year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born in Key West Florida on Aug 1, 1966.

Rachel was a beloved and dedicated labor and delivery nurse for over 20 years...