Obituaries

Oct 10, 2020

Patricia A. Schmetter 84 of Elkhorn, WI died on Saturday October 10, 2020 at Ridgestone Gardens of Elkhorn, WI.  Patricia was born on May 28, 1936, daughter of the late Francis and Rita (Kennedy) Bell.  She married Dr. Roger Louis Schmetter on October 15, 1960.  He has since past in 1985.  Patricia worked at many different places in her...

Oct 7, 2020

On October 7, 2020 we lost a husband, a father, a grandpa, a brother, an uncle and a dear friend.

Philip was 71 years old and lived in Powers Lake, WI for 23 years.  He was born in Chicago, IL on March 13, 1949.  He proudly served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War.  Phil...

Oct 7, 2020

Anna Helen Teliz, age 67 of Genoa City, WI, died Wednesday October 7th, 2020. Daughter of the late Lazar and Maria (Olexa) Serbedzija, she was born March 1st, 1953 in Crystal Lake, IL. Anna moved from Illinois to Genoa City 17 years ago. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Anna battled Multiple Sclerosis for many years,...

Oct 6, 2020

James "Jim" G. Heck, 72 of Lyons, WI, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. He was born July 7, 1948 in Burlington, WI, the son of the late Anthony and Romana (Lasch) Heck.  Jim graduated from St. Mary's Catholic High School in Burlington, WI.  He was united in marriage...

Sep 29, 2020

Robert Joseph Preston, age 65, of Fort Myers, FL and Twin Lakes, WI, died on Tuesday, September 29th, 2020. Son of the late Joseph L. and Bernadette (Shalk) Preston, Bob was born on December 15th, 1954 in Chicago, IL. On September 11th, 1981 he was united in marriage with Cynthia Kachan in Morton Grove, IL. Bob owned and operated...

Sep 26, 2020

Barbara C. Guenthner, 80, of Elkhorn, WI, formerly of Tucson, AZ, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at her home in Elkhorn, WI.  She was born July 20, 1940 in Antigo, WI, the daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Cherek) Konrad.  Barbara was united in marriage to Michael J. Guenthner on May 28, 1960 in Antigo, WI. ...

Sep 24, 2020

The sudden passing of John Clifford Durand on September 24, 2020 leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts and minds of all who knew him.  He was 84 years of age.  His death was peaceful and as he had wished it to be in his own words, "…without protracted fuss and undo bother."

John, quite simply, was...

Sep 24, 2020

Michelle J. McCoy, age 61 of Burlington, WI, died of COVID-19 at St. Luke's Medical Center on Thursday, September 24th, 2020. Daughter of the late John and Mary (Kotorynski) Bobis, she was born on June 19th, 1959 in Burlington, WI.

Michelle was united in marriage with John McCoy on April 27th, 1990. She loved camping on the...

Sep 23, 2020

Judith A. Slack 80 of Lake Geneva, WI is now walking with her heavenly father, passing away at home on September 23, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Judith was born January 2, 1940 to the daughter of the late Clifford and Sarah (Storey) Clapp.

Judy graduated from Lake Geneva High School in 1958.  She married...

Sep 23, 2020

Duane G. Kurth, 84 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.  He was born December 18, 1935 in Monee, IL, the son of the late Clarence and Hildegard (Haseman) Kurth.  Duane graduated from Elkhorn High School with the Class of 1953.   He was united in marriage to Shirley M. Babcock on August...

Sep 22, 2020

Alan Duane Cornue passed away at the age of 82 on September 22 at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee,  after a long illness. As one of 4 siblings, Alan grew up in Hebron, IL, the son of Stanley & Meta (Felbeck) Cornue.  He attended Hebron Schools & graduated from the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana earning his bachelor's degree in...

Sep 17, 2020

Robert E. Ehlert age 91 of Wilmot, WI passed away September 17, 2020.   He was born in Burlington, WI. on May 16, 1929.   The son of the late Frank and Flavia (Harm) Ehlert.  On July 31, 1954 in Wilmot, WI he was united in marriage to Marian Stack.  He graduated from Wilmot High School.  He was a member of...

Sep 16, 2020

Christine J. Prueher, nee Hoover died September 16, 2020.    She was born in St. Paul, MN.  The daughter of the late Alvin and Barbara (Prueher) Hoover.   During her life she enjoyed music and making cabinets.

Mother of Stacey Naumczik and Thomas Olson. Grandmother to Monika Hallisch and Angelina Peterson.  Great Grandmother of Kylouh Hallisch.    Sister to Mike...

Sep 16, 2020

Brian J. King, age 69 of Lombard, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 16th, 2020, in his favorite place, Twin Lakes, WI. Formerly of Villa Park, IL, Brian was bon on October 3rd, 1950 to the late James and Helen (Hancock) King. He attended Willowbrook High School. Brian worked outside every day of his life as a bricklayer for...

Sep 15, 2020

Nancy A. Wigand age 81 of Burlington, WI. Formerly of Camp Lake, WI. passed away September 15, 2020.  She was born in Chicago, IL on July 22, 1939.   The daughter of the late Robert and Marion (Barrett) Heim.  On May 20, 1967 in Chicago, IL. she was united in marriage to Frank J. Wigand who preceded her in death...

Sep 14, 2020

Gertrude Janet (Novak) Wincek, 96, of Salem, WI died late Monday night, September 14th, 2020 at Archwood Assisted Living in Salem. Trudy was born in Chicago, IL on June 24th, 1924 to the late Martin and Anna (Wujciga) Novak. She was united in marriage in 1947 to the late Orville Wincek at St. Mary of Celle Catholic Church in...

Sep 13, 2020

Kenneth A. Knaus, age 65 of Paddock Lake, WI died September 13th, 2020 at his home.   He was born in Chicago, IL on January 25th, 1955.  Ken is the son of the late Eugene and Eileen (Sweeney) Knaus.  On July 27th, 1985 he was united in marriage to Karen Anderson.  Ken worked for 30 years for the Lake County,...

Sep 12, 2020

Paul Bialek age 68 of Twin Lakes, WI. passed away peacefully at home with his two sons at his side the morning of September 12, 2020.  He bravely fought cancer twice and worked hard to recover from a recent stroke. He was born in Chicago, IL. on August 12, 1952.  The son of the late Norbert and Jeanette (Augustyn)...

Sep 10, 2020

Joseph Edward Couch age 63 of Twin Lakes, WI passed away on September 10, 2020.  He was born in Waukegan, IL on June 26, 1957 at Great Lakes Naval Base.   The son of the late Joseph Dayton Underwood and  Mary Carolyn (Myatt) Couch and adopted son of the late Charles Couch.   On December 18, 1976 at St. Joseph Church...

Sep 10, 2020

Joseph John Pappa,  64, of Elkhorn, WI died at home September 10, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born June 18, 1956 in Chicago, IL the son of the late William P. and Catherine "Nina" G. (Garretto) Pappa.  Joe graduated from Elkhorn Area High School with the Class of 1974.  He then went on to the...