Obituaries

Jan 30, 2021

Valri Jean Ruenz, 73, of Lake Geneva, died Jan. 30, 2021 at Ridgestone Gardens in Elkhorn.

She was born April 5, 1947 to Carl and Ruth (Doyle) Bauman in Genoa City.

Val graduated from Badger High School in Lake Geneva in 1965. She married Steven Ruenz in February 1970. Among her employers were Highland Rest...

Jan 27, 2021

Judith A. (Holliday) May, age 84 of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Judy was born on August 22, 1936 to the late Bernard and Eve (Bleizeffer) Holliday in Chicago. She married her high school sweetheart, Paul May, on June 23, 1956 at St. Peter's Church in Spring Grove. They started an excavating company, Paul...

Jan 26, 2021

WILLIAM (Bill) ACUFF – Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Bill Acuff, 79, passed away after a brief illness, Tuesday, 26 January 2021 and rests now with our Lord.  Born into the world son of Glen and Maude Acuff on 09 August 1941 in Waterloo, Iowa.  Bill lived a full and active life in excellent health.

Bill graduated from...

Jan 26, 2021

Grace M. Genatempo age 93 of Elkhorn, WI died at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday January 26, 2021.  Grace was born on October 13, 1927; daughter of the late Joseph Dandre and Mary (DiGiovanni) Dandre in Chicago, IL.  Grace was married to Vincent F. Genatempo on October 16, 1948 in Chicago, IL.  Her and Vince spent their...

Jan 24, 2021

Willetta C. Pedajas, age 95 of Twin Lakes, WI and formerly of Pell Lake, WI, died January 24, 2021 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.   She was born in Chicago, IL on October 8, 1925.  The daughter of the late William and Mary (O'Malley) Bieze.   On June 14, 1947 in Chicago, IL she was united in marriage to Joseph H....

Jan 24, 2021

Robert "Bob" J. McLernon, 84, Whitewater, WI formerly of Lake Geneva, WI died peacefully at home Sunday January 24, 2021 after a long illness.  He was born March 14, 1936 in Elkhorn, WI the son of the late Walter and Alma (Renner) McLernon.  He graduated from Lake Geneva High School and treasured the friendship of classmates.  He was united...

Jan 20, 2021

Ruth Ellen Maltby, 98 of Burlington, WI, formerly of Elkhorn, WI and Elmhurst, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington with much love from her family.  She was born December 6, 1922 in Oak Park, IL, the daughter to the late Robert and Ruth (Burgess) Nickelson. It was while attending Austin High...

Jan 20, 2021

Mary Ann Gierut, Wife and Mother, age 74 of Silver Lake, WI. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center of Kenosha with Mary Ann's devoted husband and loving daughter at her side.

Mary Ann was born on October 7, 1946 in Chicago, IL. to her mother, Elizabeth Danny. Mary Ann was united...

Jan 19, 2021

Beverly M. Koehn age 85 of Arkdale, WI. died January 19, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.   She was born in Rockford, IL. on September 30, 1935.  The daughter of the late Harry and Aldine (Hendricks) Donner.  On June 12, 1954 at Wilmot Lutheran Church she was united in marriage to Arthur S. Koehn.   She was a member of the...

Jan 17, 2021

Paul Joseph Sheehan, age 74 of Trevor, WI, died Sunday, January 17, 2021. Son of the late John and Helen (Mullins) Sheehan, Paul was born in Buffalo, NY on February 15, 1946. Paul proudly served in the United States Navy. He was united in marriage to Mary Cizanskas in Waukegan, IL on November 23, 1972, and the couple raised...

Jan 16, 2021

James Roger, "Jim" Rulseh, age 65, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of his family, January 16, 2021.

Jim was born in Manitowoc, Wis on May 21,1955 to Roger and Mary Rulseh. He grew up in Two Rivers, and graduated from Washington High School in 1973.

Jim graduated summa cum laude from...

Jan 14, 2021

Pamela A. Sanberg age 63 of Twin Lakes, WI. died January 14, 2021.  She was born in Milwaukee, WI. on March 1, 1957.  The daughter of the late Mario and Betty (Faecke) Marcari.  On Sept. 3, 1994 she was united in marriage to John Sanberg.  She worked for many years as a Registered Nurse.  She was a member of...

Jan 12, 2021

James E. Patterson, age 95 of Silver Lake, WI, died Tuesday January 12, 2021. Son of James R. and Julie E. (Keenum) Patterson, James was born on January 4, 1926 in Tupelo, MS. James proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was united in marriage to the late Lillie J. Hardin on December 7,...

Jan 12, 2021

John E. Cates, 95 of Delavan, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center with his family by his side.  He was born August 30, 1925, the son of the late Charles and Adaline (Mason) Cates in Linn Township.  John married JoAnn Peterson, of Fontana, on October 15, 1949 at Brick Baptist Church in...

Jan 12, 2021

Dolores M. Malzahn age 92 of Wheatland, WI. passed away January 12, 2021.  She was born in Kenosha, WI. on October 7, 1928.  The daughter of the late Ellison and Mable (Mutchler) Allen.    On November 17, 1945 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Malzahn.

Survived by her husband Kenneth.  Mother to Lon (Diane) Malzahn, Rod (Debra)...

Jan 11, 2021

Irene Patricia Duszak, of Twin Lakes, WI, died Monday January 11, 2021, on her 80th birthday. Irene passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Theodore and Stephanie (Iwan) Lenkaski, Irene was born in Chicago, IL on January 11, 1941. After graduating high school, she was united in marriage with Wesley Duszak on June...

Jan 9, 2021

Daniel A. Zahnle, age 81 of Genoa City, WI ,formerly of Highwood IL,  died Saturday, January 9, 2021. Son of the late Norman Aloysius and Margaret (Sullivan) Zahnle, Daniel was born on May 18, 1939 in Highland Park, IL. Daniel worked for many years as a Post Office Clerk at Highland Park IL and enjoyed talking about trains. He...

Jan 9, 2021

Carlyn T. DeHaan, 63 of Janesville, WI, died on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital of Madison.  She was born November 16, 1957 in Elkhorn, WI, the daughter of Richard and Florence (Thingstad) DeHaan.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Florence in June of 2012.

Carlyn is survived by her father, Richard DeHaan...

Jan 6, 2021

Harold F. Foreman age 89 of Pell Lake, WI passed away January 6, 2021.   He was born on September 22, 1931.   On October 3, 1964 he was united in marriage to Beverly J. Mueller who preceded him in death on July 25, 2016.   They lived in Barrington, IL. until moving to Pell Lake 25 years ago.

Harold...

Jan 4, 2021

Bertha E. Wigton 86 of Terrace Park, OH died at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington, WI on January 4, 2021.  Bertha was born on November 19, 1934 in Cleveland, OH; daughter of the late Isadore and Monica (Kadelski) Samas.  She graduated Shaker Heights High School, Shaker Heights, OH in 1952 where she excelled in field hockey, and was active...