Obituaries

Nov 15, 2021

Dorothy "Dottie"  Ann Simes, 91 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.  She was born November 28, 1929 in Maywood, IL, the daughter of the late Aaron and Dorothy (Sauerberg) Armstrong.  Dorothy was united in marriage to Gale W. Simes on October 6, 1951 in Whitewater, WI.  Gale preceded her in death...

Nov 14, 2021

Joyce Lynn Brinkman, 73 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Agrace Center for Hospice in Janesville, WI.  She was born August 31, 1948 in Chicago, IL, the daughter to the late Arthur and Frieda Orr.  Joyce loved cooking for her family and friends.  Joyce is survived by her son, Dean (Jennifer) Kapust, two grandchildren;...

Nov 14, 2021

Former Elkhorn resident Jeri Ruth DeLange, 76, passed away on November 14, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Jeri was born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin on December 28, 1944, the only daughter of Olive Margaret (Wittenwyler) and Edward Nicholi DeLange.

Jeri grew up on the family farm with her brothers, Jon, Jim, Jay and Jack and had...

Nov 13, 2021

Robert M. Yesbeck, 77, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Saturday, November 13th, 2021, in his home.  He was born April 20, 1944, in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Joseph and Ruth (George) Yesbeck.  Bob was united in marriage to Sally Ann Wisniewski on August 13, 1966.  She predeceased him on July 7, 2017.

Bob...

Nov 13, 2021

Anthony "Tony" W. Nelson age 50 of Walworth, WI. died unexpectedly at home on  November 13, 2021.  He was born in Elkhorn, WI. on March 1, 1971.  The son of Kenneth W. Nelson and Cheri A. Moench.  On July 15, 2021 he was united in marriage to Billie Munroe.   He worked in maintenance at Nestle in Burlington, WI.

Nov 13, 2021

William "Bill" F. Aspinall, 91 of Lake Geneva, WI, died Saturday November 13, 2021 at Golden Years of Lake Geneva, WI.  He was born August 2, 1930 in Lake Geneva, WI, the son of the late George and Anne (Bence) Aspinall.  He graduated from Lake Geneva High School with the Class of 1948 and then attended University Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie,...

Nov 12, 2021

Shirley Jean Dahnke – Swanson was born April 26, 1937 in Sutherland, Iowa. Shirley attended grade school in Sutherland and country schools south of Hartley, Iowa. She graduated from Hartley High School in 1955 and attended Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, majoring in Education.

Shirley accepted a 4th grade teaching position in Primghar, Iowa, where...

Nov 11, 2021

Wesley "Wes" Erskine, 90, peacefully passed away from natural causes on November 11, 2021 at Milwaukee VA Medical Center. He was born August 22, 1931 in Hemlock, Michigan to Nina (Kent) and Lloyd Erskine. Facing a big challenge as a young boy, from age nine through high school, Wes struggled his way through Polio. He was active in FFA...

Nov 11, 2021

Frank G. Chesen Sr. proud to be a 70 year long resident of Pell Lake, WI until his death on November 11, 2021 at the age of 101.  Frank G. Chesen Sr. will be remembered as a selfless leader whose life in retirement revolved around doing for others.  Many will remember him as a beloved man who earned respect...

Nov 10, 2021

Joanne C. Stuart, 78 of Lake Havasu AZ, formerly of Elkhorn, WI died Wednesday November 10, 2021 at her home with her great niece Shannon Butler and her two dogs by her side.   She was born April 2, 1943 in McKeesport, PA the daughter of the late Lester and Goldie (Ditmore) Goetz Sr.  She graduated from High School in...

Nov 8, 2021

Colette Van de Bogert passed away peacefully on Monday November 8, 2021 at the age of 95. She was born on Nov 22, 1925 the 3rd of nine children to John and Ann (Kachelmeier) Ganske.  She grew up on the family farm in Sleepy Eye, MN and graduated from St Mary's High School. Colette always wanted to be a...

Nov 5, 2021

BACHRODT, Sarah (Gray), 77, Formerly of Boca Raton, FL, passed away peacefully Friday, November 5th, 2021.

Born in Chicago, IL, she attended St. Vincent's School in Elmwood Park, IL, and graduated from Marquette University.  Sarah was an accomplished artist, having sold many works and presented at many shows throughout her adult life.  She was a passionate gardener...

Nov 5, 2021

Edward "Ed" J. Enright, 85 of Elkhorn, WI, died Friday, November 5, 2021 at Kindred Hearts in Elkhorn.  He was born February 22, 1936 in Elkhorn, WI, the son of the late John and Hazel (Schuemacher) Enright.  Ed was united in marriage to Rosemary J. Kayser on June 15, 1957 in Spring Prairie, WI.  He worked as a Patrolman...

Nov 4, 2021

Donna Marie Rogers, 93 of Elkhorn, WI, died on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Lakeland Health Care Center. She was born March 2, 1928 in Lyons, WI, the daughter of the late John and Florence (Heck) Rice.  Donna was united in marriage to Dr. Richard J. Rogers MD on June 12, 1954 in Lyons, WI.  Richard preceded her in...

Nov 3, 2021

Hugo R. González, 38 of Elkhorn, WI, died November 3, 2021 in Lake Geneva, WI.  He was born September 4, 1983 in Mexico, the son of Ignacio and Ema (Chavez) González.   Hugo was united in marriage to Griselda Velázquez López on March 8, 2018 in Geneva, IL. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Elkhorn, WI....

Oct 31, 2021

Robert D. Nelson, 76 of Lake Geneva, WI, died Sunday, October 31, 2021 at his home in Lake Geneva.  He was born April 28, 1945 in Elkhorn, WI, the son of the late Victor J. and Almay "Mae" (Poepple) Nelson Sr.  Robert was united in marriage to Diane K. Leonard on January 27, 1973 at Como Community Church.  Diane...

Oct 30, 2021

Elsie D. Sullivan age 99 of Pell Lake, WI died October 30, 2021 at Geneva Lake Manor in Lake Geneva, WI.  She was born in Chicago, IL on October 27, 1922.  The daughter of the late Edward and Matie (Howell) Callow. Elsie was united in marriage to the love of her life Melvin E. Sullivan on May 6, 1944...

Oct 30, 2021

Anastazia Chomiak, 88 of Elkhorn, WI, entered into the Lord's Kingdom on Saturday, October 30, 2021.  She was born March 22, 1933 in Ukraine, the daughter of the late William "Vasyl" and Maria (Iwanochko) Doroshewycz. Anastazia was a member of St. Joseph's Ukraine Catholic Church in Chicago, IL and sang in the church choir.  In her younger years, she...

Oct 30, 2021

Patricia W. Vail age 91 of Lake Geneva, WI died October 30, 2021.  She was born in Newport News, Virginia on January 3, 1930.  The daughter of the late Bud and Betty Loraine (Bennett) Williams.

During her life she enjoyed crocheting and dancing.   She was a member of the Harvard Moose Lodge and the Ladies Red Hats...

Oct 22, 2021

John " Jack" H.  Leach: 94, of Elkhorn, WI died unexpectedly Friday October 22, 2021 at home.  Jack was born in Burlington, WI on August 16, 1927 the son of the late Harvey V. and Laura H. (Elderbrook) Leach. On January 5, 1952 Jack was united in marriage to Janette May Cobb in Elkhorn, WI.  Janette died March 15,...