Obituaries

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...

Jul 28, 2021

Edna Helen (Hintz) (O'Connor) Harry, 88 of Elkhorn, WI, died peacefully Wednesday, July 28, 2021 surrounded by loved ones at her home.  She was born February 11, 1933 in Turtle, WI, the daughter of the late Walter and Clara (Zadurski) Hintz. She was united in marriage to John Thomas O'Connor for 38 years until the time of his passing...

Jul 27, 2021

Phyllis M Gordy age 92 of Eagle, WI. died July 27, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Waukegan, IL on January 22, 1929.  The daughter of the late Aloysius and Anna (Zuber) Machak.  On July 3, 1948 in North Chicago, IL she was united in marriage to Walter Gordy who preceded her...

Jul 27, 2021

Duane F. Lehn, 83 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. He was born and raised in Avon, MN on February 4, 1938, the son of the late Ferdinand "Chick" and Virginia (Thielman) Lehn.  Duane graduated from St. Cloud Tech High School then went on to serve in the United...

Jul 21, 2021

Paul Richard Wolff, age 69, of Bloomfield, WI, died at home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Son of the late Edward and Lillian (Turner) Wolff, Paul was born on September 11, 1953, in New Orleans, LA. Paul was one of eight children, and his family moved to the Midwest when he was a child. He graduated from Grayslake High...

Jul 19, 2021

Thomas J. Peterson, 79 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on July 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 16, 1941 in West Allis, WI, the son of Francis and Ethel (Rouse) Peterson. Tom was united in marriage to Sandra J. Lisocki on March 3, 1962 in West Allis, WI. He worked at Pabst...

Jul 19, 2021

Eric Bertian Sears, 36 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. He was born January 1, 1985 in Elkhorn, WI, the son of Steven W. Sears and Brenda J. Wenta.  Eric owned and operated his own construction company, called Bertian Services. He loved spending time outdoors whether he was fishing...

Jul 19, 2021

Anita A. Hergott, 92 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at Lakeland Health Care Center.  She was born March 31, 1929, in Buffalo Grove, to Clem and Josephine (Raupp) Weidner.  Anita was united in marriage to Gerald G. Hergott on April 15, 1952 in Des Plaines, IL. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. ...

Jul 18, 2021

Kaleb M. Scherrer age 30 of Lake Geneva, WI died unexpectedly at home on Sunday July 18, 2021. Kaleb was born on May 11, 1991, son of Cy and Annette (Black) Scherrer.  Kaleb enjoyed spending time with his loving family, cooking, and recreational outdoor activities such as fast cars, fishing, off roading with 4-wheelers and camping. Kaleb is preceded...

Jul 15, 2021

Ricky Jay Gibbs, age 62, of Pell Lake, WI, died on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital. Son of the late Harold R. and Beatrice (Hollat) Gibbs, Ricky was born on January 6, 1959, in Berlin, WI. Ricky moved to the Lake Geneva area in 1987, and on May 14, 1988, was united in marriage to...

Jul 14, 2021

Catherine L. Bischoff, 91 of Elkhorn, WI, went to greener pastures on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.  Katie loved animals, gardening and going to Holi Cannoli for their tiramisu.  She was also an avid Green Bay Packer fan.  Katie is survived by her loving daughter Barbara L. Bischoff, further survived by her beloved horses, White Zimfandel, Zimderella, Jessica Zimpson and...