Obituaries

Jul 16, 2025

Mary "Negria" A. Meunier, 68, of Bloomfield, WI., passed away on July 16th, 2025, at her home with her sister Betty by her side. Mary was born in Starkville, MS., on August 2nd, 1956 to Flora May (Higgins) Harrison, and Tom Harrison. She is now reunited with the love of her life, Miles Meunier.

Mary, always happy,...

Jul 11, 2025

Leonard R Kruzan age 89 died July 11, 2025. He was born on October 23, 1935.  The son of the late William and Helen (Kelley) Kruzan.  On February 25, 1956, in Silver Lake, WI he was united in marriage to Judith Kruzan who preceded him in death on June 21, 2025.

Father to Kelly Restarski, Kent Kruzan...

Jul 11, 2025

Arthur Allen Burgeson age 29 died July 11, 2025.  He was born in Chicago, IL on December 24, 1995.  The son of Wesley and Jeannine (Jensen) Burgeson.  Arthur loved to listen to all types of music and had many different playlists to accompany him with his many adventures in life.  He collected T-shirts and Funko Pops.  He liked to...

Jul 9, 2025

Michael Robert Demske passed away at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center on July 9, 2025. Family and friends thank the ambulance transport team, Aurora healthcare staff and Hospice for special care during Mike's final days. He was greatly comforted by all who shared their concerns.

Michael was the second child born to Nellie Tucker Demske and Robert Demske....

Jul 8, 2025

Paula Lee Cronin, lovingly known by her grandchildren as "G-Ma Wuff Wuff," was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 8, 2025.

Born on November 8, 1943, in Hollywood, Florida, Paula was the cherished daughter of Kenneth Lee Frash and Pauline Gladys Frash. She grew up in the heart of Hollywood, where she...

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...