Obituaries

Mar 12, 2021

Richard J. Lechner; 83 of Greenfield, WI formerly of Elkhorn, WI died Friday March 12, 2021 at his home.  He was born June 29, 1937 in Ojibwa, WI the son of the late Fredrick J. and Estelle D. (Bullock) Lechner.  Richard was united in marriage to Rita Walsh from 1956 to 1963, Marilyn Hann from 1965 until her death...

Mar 11, 2021

Catherine M. Szalapski, 64, of Lake Geneva, WI unexpectedly passed away on March 11th, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving husband, daughter and son-in-law. The family would like to give special thanks to the EMT and medical staff at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center for their care, compassion and kindness.

Catherine was an avid nature lover who...

Mar 9, 2021

Francie (Heenan) Krick, 75 of Chicago and Lauderdale Lakes, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on March 9, 2021, thanks to the kindness of the Aurora Health at Home Hospice caregivers and ICU staff of Lakeland Hospital, Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Francie was the loving wife for 47 years to the late Harold "Hal" J. Krick who passed in August 2019....

Mar 8, 2021

JoAnn J. Anderson, 85 of Elkhorn, WI, died Monday, March 08, 2021 after a courageous battle with diabetes at Delavan Health Services, Delavan, WI. She was born December 28, 1935 in Clinton, WI, the daughter to the late John and Josephine (Eckman) Milner. JoAnn graduated from Clinton High School Class of 1955. She was a proud mother of four...

Mar 6, 2021

Joseph D. Moos age 73 of Genoa City, WI died March 6, 2021.  He was born in Chicago, IL on July 4, 1947.  The son of the late James and Dorothy (Denn) Moos.  On August 24, 1968 in Arlington Heights, IL he was united in marriage to Barbara McGowan.

In 1977 he started Happy Jack's Restaurant in...

Mar 3, 2021

Lon Richard Wienke, age 65 of Twin Lakes, WI, died Wednesday March 3, 2021. Son of Donald and Beverly (Frank) Wienke, Lon was born in Burlington, WI on May 17, 1955. On September 12, 1981, Lon was united in marriage with Kristine Rosenhauer at Messiah Lutheran Church in Twin Lakes. Lon worked as a real estate agent for over...

Feb 28, 2021

Ian M. Meredith, 28 of Waukesha, WI, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 in Waukesha, WI.  He was born December 13, 1992 in Burlington, WI, the son of Eric and Sally (Bohmer) Meredith.  Ian graduated from Elkhorn Area High School in the Class 2011. He always enjoyed being outdoors, whether he was hiking, biking or long boarding. Ian was...

Feb 26, 2021

James Edward Kirwan, age 76 of Trevor, WI, died Friday, February 26, 2021. Son of the late William and Ruth (Roberts) Kirwan, Jim was born on December 17, 1944 in Kentucky. He served active duty in the United States Navy for four years on the USS Ranger as an aircraft mechanic. Later he proudly served in the United States...

Feb 26, 2021

Liam Frazier Cowand, age 19 of Twin Lakes, WI, died Friday, February 26, 2021 with his loving family by his side.  The son of Phillip and Jessica (O'Dell) Cowand Jr., Liam was born on May 7, 2001 in Glendale, AZ.  He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  Liam enjoyed playing video games, trains,...

Feb 23, 2021

Patricia Renee Volbrecht January 6th, 1965- February 23, 2021 Patricia Renee Volbrecht-Parshall, age 56 was taken peacefully, with her family at her side, on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021. "Trish" was an accomplished athlete in her youth, mother and wife to her family, and was active in her church and community. She was a dedicated grandmother and was loved by...

Feb 22, 2021

Randy L. Casteel age 58 of Elkhorn, WI died at home with his loving wife by his side on Monday February 22, 2021.  Randy was born in Bay City Michigan on September 22, 1962.  He spent most of his life living in the Burlington and Elkhorn Area.  On August 7, 1999 he married his wife Diana Tomasi in East...

Feb 22, 2021

Dennis A. Garoutte: 73, of Elkhorn, WI died Monday February 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born December 27, 1947 in Waukesha, WI the son of the late James and Catherine (Christensen) Garoutte. Dennis served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam war. On January 19, 1974 he was united in marriage to Catherine A. Muller...

Feb 21, 2021

Gene P. Szymanski, age 76 of Salem Lakes, WI, died February 21, 2021.  He was born in Cicero, IL on February 28, 1944, son of the late Eugene and Sylvia (Neopolski) Szymanski.   On May 7, 1989, at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL, he was united in marriage to Sandi Peters.  He worked for many years at the Southern Wisconsin...

Feb 21, 2021

Alan Charles Kautz, age 78 of Burlington, WI, died Sunday, February 21, 2021. Son of the late Robert and Leah (Davis) Kautz, Alan was born May 3, 1942 in Elkhorn, WI. He grew up in Spring Grove, IL on his parents' farm, attending Spring Grove Grade School and later Richmond Burton High School. Alan was united in marriage to...

Feb 21, 2021

Terry B. Ponder, 77 of Elkhorn, WI, died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI.  He was born July 6, 1943 in Elkhorn, WI, the son of the late Daniel and Gail Fairchild Ponder.  He attended the University of Wisconsin Madison. Terry worked as a union electrician for IBEW Union in Janesville for over...

Feb 17, 2021

Chester M. Swiderski, 97 of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin passed away suddenly at home on February 17, 2021. He was born in Chicago on August 11, 1923, the son of Leon and Lottie (KRAJNIAK) Swiderski. Chester served in the United States Army Air Corps 142nd Communications Squadron during World War II in the Philippines. He handled the maintenance and set...

Feb 17, 2021

Richard "Dick" Eugene August Radtke, 85, long-time Elkhorn resident, died peacefully, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his home.  He was born on March 28, 1935 in Springfield, Wisconsin. Dick graduated from Darien High School in 1953.  He was a mechanic at local dealerships. Dick met the love of his life, Mary Kay Jung and they married on April 18,...

Feb 17, 2021

James C. Babusek age 86 of Twin Lakes, WI passed away on February 17, 2021. The son of the late Steve and Jenny (Ulrich) Babusek.   He was born in Chicago, IL on May 14, 1934. He attended Chicago area schools and joined the United States Navy after graduating. He later ran the family business Star Aluminum Foundry with his...

Feb 14, 2021

Gale W. Simes, 93 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Aurora Summit Medical Center.  He was born May 16, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Fred and Minnie (Redlund) Simes.  Gale served in the United States Army during World War II.  He was united in marriage to Dorothy A. Armstrong on October...

Feb 13, 2021

Violet H. Babcock, 83 of Delavan, WI, passed away on February 13, 2021 at Vintage on the Ponds in Delavan, WI.  She was born January 3, 1938 in Illinois, the daughter of the late James and Helen (Mikal) Strobl.  On June 11, 1960, Violet married the love of her life, Glenn A. Babcock Jr.  He preceded her in death...