Obituaries

Sep 7, 2021

Helen A. Smith, 81 of Elkhorn, WI, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn, WI. She was born November 13, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the daughter to the late Arthur and Eleanor Prior.  She was united in marriage to Jerry D. Smith on March 22, 1958 in Hernando, Mississippi. Helen was a loving and...

Sep 6, 2021

Christopher L. Shelton age 60 of Bassett, WI. died September 6, 2021.   He was born on January 8, 1961.  The son of the late Jack and Lucille (Wilkerson) Shelton.

Survived by his Fiancé Deanna Goodfriend.  Sister Cheryl Shelton.   Mother in Law to be Elizabeth Durbin.  Stepchildren: Rachel Goodfriend, Ricky Goodfriend and Ryan Goodfriend.  Step grandchildren: Christopher, Elizabeth,...

Sep 5, 2021

Lawrence "Butch" J. Bruton Jr. age 86 of Twin Lakes WI passed away on September 5, 2021.  He was born in Chicago, IL on January 21, 1935.  The son of the late Lawrence and Pauline (Vasnauskas) Bruton.   On May 3, 1958 in Chicago, IL he was united in marriage to Patricia A. Eckfeldt who preceded him in death on...

Sep 5, 2021

Joan A. Bales 96 of Elkhorn, WI; formally Downers Grove, IL died at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center of Elkhorn on September 5, 2021.  Joan was born on July 26, 1925 daughter of the late Nic and Anna (Sieben) Kuefler.  Joan was a long-time member, 90 years in fact, of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Lisle, IL.  She...

Sep 4, 2021

Kathryn J. Stearns; 100, of Elkhorn, WI died Saturday September 4, 2021 at Kindred Hearts.  Kathryn was born July 10, 1921 in the Town of Sugar Creek, Wisconsin the daughter of the late Archie and Mable (Ketchpaw) Stearns.  Kathryn was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Elkhorn, WI.  Kathryn is survived by numerous nieces and...

Sep 4, 2021

Edward G. Bass Jr., 87 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn, WI surrounded by his loving family.  He was born December 14, 1933 in Johnstown, WI, the son of the late Edward G. and Alma M. (Waltman) Bass Sr. Ed graduated from Elkhorn High School with the Class...

Aug 30, 2021

Raymond P. Stanek, 80 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Vitas Hospice Care in West Allis, WI.  He was born July 29, 1941 in Chicago, IL, the son to the late Raymond and Georgiana (Weisgerber) Stanek.  Ray was united in marriage to Karen M. Zeeb on May 18, 1963 in Northlake, IL.   He was...

Aug 29, 2021

Enedina Fonseca, 80 of Elkhorn, WI, died on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at her son's home in Lake Geneva.  She was born January 4, 1941 in San José de Otates, Mexico, the daughter to Inez and Crecencia(Soto) Sandoval.  Enedina was united in marriage to Jose Carmen Fonseca on October 31, 1958 in San José de Otates, Mexico.  She enjoyed...

Aug 28, 2021

Edward J. Jaske "Fast Eddie", former owner of the Sandwich Hut in Elkhorn, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the age of 92 surrounded by his family. Born in Chicago in 1928, he earned the title of Catholic Youth League Boxing Champ, joined the Marines in 1946, was a WWII Veteran and attended DePaul University. He...

Aug 27, 2021

Patsy Carol Young, age 74, of Elkhorn, died Friday, August 27, 2021 peacefully at home after a long struggle with Alzheimers.  She was born on June 19, 1947 in Woodstock, IL, the daughter of Charles Van Keuren and Lillian (Glaser) Van Keuren. She married Victor Young on July 23, 1966. Patsy's life was centered around her family.  She was...

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...