Obituaries

May 23, 2020

Jean T. Hann, 98, of Elkhorn, WI died Saturday May 23, 2020. Jean, the daughter of Polish immigrants Andrew and Genevieve (Walejewski) Tanski, was born in Milwaukee, WI on November 9, 1921, the sixth daughter of nine children. Polish was Jean's first language and Catholicism her lifelong religion. Jean was fearless and determined, working to support her mother and...

May 22, 2020

Margaret E. (Arnhoelter) Strassburg, age 86, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Lincolnshire Place Memory Care in Loves Park, IL.  She lived the last four years of her life in Loves Park, IL but was a longtime resident of Elkhorn, WI.  She was born October 27, 1933 in the town of Herman, WI, a daughter of the...

May 22, 2020

Roger Karle Betz, 86, of Silver Lake, WI passed away peacefully at home on May 22nd, 2020 with his loving family by his side.

Rog was born June 26th, 1933 in LaCrosse, WI to the late Arthur and Katherine (Schumacher) Betz. He graduated from Central High School in LaCrosse, and joined the U.S. Navy during the Korean...

May 22, 2020

Jeffery R. Niendorf, 41 of Elkhorn, WI died Friday May 22, 2020 at Mercy Walworth Hospital Lake Geneva, WI.  Jeff was born September 21, 1978 in Elkhorn, WI.  He was the son of the late Frank E. and Barbara (Burcham) Niendorf.  Jeff attended the Elkhorn Schools he graduated from both Elkhorn Area High School and Lakeland School.  Jeff worked...

May 20, 2020

James (Jim) Edward Hauldren Sr. Born in Chicago August 11th 1950 (a true legend) was released from his worn out shell of a body on May 20th 2020. He is now reunited with many loved ones drinking hid Miller Lite and having many laughs.

Jim was a wonderful father to his 3 weirdo, dysfunctional children that he...

May 20, 2020

Karen L. Maurina, 79 of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. She was born September 15, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Irving and Isabelle (Spalthoff) Hein. Karen was united in marriage to Wayne J. Maurina in 1964. Karen was member of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church...

May 20, 2020

William B. Schenk age 92 of Twin Lakes, WI., passed away on Wednesday,  May 20, 2020.   He was born in Nadeau, Michigan on April 26, 1928.   The son of the late George and Myrtle (Lahay) Schenk.   On August 12, 1950 he was united in marriage to Theresa A. Nault who preceded him in death.   He worked for 28 years...

May 17, 2020

JoAnne C. Oettiker, 79, of Twin Lakes, WI died May 17, 2020.  JoAnne was born in Superior, WI on June 12, 1940 to Harry and Gwendolyn (Wiley) Caroon.  In 1964, she married Russell (Gene) Oettiker, of Marshfield.  She worked for many years as a teacher of art and history at numerous state schools.  She loved to paint, often raising...

May 16, 2020

James Stephen Sherman, age 68, of Waukesha, WI, died Saturday May 16, 2020. James was born in Waukegan, IL on June 6, 1951 to Roger F. Sherman Sr. and Virginia C. Corcoran. He was united in marriage with Jean Campbell on May 10, 1975 in Madison, WI. James was retired after working in HVAC sales.

In his...

May 13, 2020

Houston Patrick Hein was born into eternal life Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI.  Houston is survived by his parents, Samantha J. Johnson and Nicholas W. Hein, grandparents; Pat and Diane Hein of Eagle, WI, JoLyn and Andy Zamora of Elkhorn, WI and William and Dawn Johnson of Livingston, WI, great-grandparents; Ron (Mary)...

May 11, 2020

Tormod "Tom" Knutsen; 82, of Elkhorn, WI died peacefully at home Monday May 11, 2020.  To many he was Tom, Tor, Uncle Tom or Grandpa Tom.  To us, he was our loving dad.  He was a man of deep and abiding faith, a truly humble, kind and decent person.  He lived a full and interesting life to say the...

May 11, 2020

Joanne E. Mawhinney, 85 of Elkhorn, WI, died Monday, May 11, 2020 at Ridgestone Gardens in Elkhorn, WI.  She was born January 6, 1935 in Elkhorn, WI, the daughter of the late Harley and Elizabeth "Betty" (Therkelsen) Paddock.  Joanne graduated from Elkhorn High School.  She was united in marriage to James R. Mawhinney on October 7, 1952 at Bethel...

May 9, 2020

Raymond Konkel, age 63, of Antioch, IL. died May 9, 2020. He was born on April 28, 1957 in Chicago, IL. to the late Donald and Joan (Brown) Konkel. Father of Steven Konkel, Jerald (Mersadies) Konkel and Lori Konkel. Grandfather to Trent Konkel. Brother to Diane (Bruce) Hubbard, Darlene (the late George) Turpin and the late Leroy Konkel (Lisa)....

May 8, 2020

Robert Allen Pembroke age 34 of Twin Lakes, WI. died May 8, 2020.  He was born in Elkhorn, WI. On August 19, 1985.  The son of Thomas P. Pembroke Sr. and Sandra A. Cieslewicz.

Robbie was always building his next masterpiece as he was very talented with his hands. If he wasn't building something, you could find...

May 5, 2020

Francis "Frank" G. DeMartino, 79 of Williams Bay, WI, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, WI.  He was born August 29, 1940 in The Bronx, NY, the son of the late Anthony J. and Winnie (Semple) DeMartino. Frank married Lois A. Defemio on April 25, 1965 in Yonkers, NY.   He served in the United States...

May 4, 2020

Velma R. Ball age 89 died May 4, 2020.   She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on January 12, 1931.  The daughter of the late Patrick and Velma (Dubose) Breen.  On August 8, 1951 she was united in marriage to Richard Ball.

Velma is survived by her husband Richard.  Mother of Debra Rybarczyk and David (Jodie) Ball.   Grandmother...

May 2, 2020

Barbara Lee Essig, 90 of Elkhorn, WI, died Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Ridgestone Gardens in Elkhorn, WI.  She was born September 15, 1929 in Elgin, IL, the daughter to the late Leo and Elsie (Spiegler) Leitner.  She graduated from Elgin High School in 1947, third in a class of 400, went on to attend Carleton College (Northfield, MN)...

May 1, 2020

Arturo Lira-Gonzalez age 63 of Twin Lakes, WI. died May 1, 2020. He was born in Mexico on August 6, 1956.  The son of Leandra Lira Gonzalez.  On November 13, 1982 in Racine, WI he was united in marriage to Rose Ruiz.  In 1979 he worked for Kenosha Beef, in Hebron, IL. This is when he found a small...

Apr 30, 2020

Dillon L. Enright, 25 of Elkhorn, WI, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 30, 2020 in Elkhorn.  He was born June 19, 1994 in Mesa, AZ, the son of Nicholas and Michelle (Robertson) Enright.  Dillon graduated from Nashua Plainfield High School with the Class of 2012.  He worked as a cook at Lakelawn Resort in Delavan, WI.  Dillon was a...

Apr 25, 2020

Isabelle R. Kostenko: 91, of Elkhorn, WI died Saturday April 25, 2020 at Ridgestone Gardens.  She was born March 8, 1929 in Richardton, North Dakota the daughter of the late Jacob and Rosa (Fix) Garecht.  Issy was united in marriage to Arthur E. Kostenko on January 29, 1951 in Indianapolis, IN.  Art died May 6, 2002.  Issy worked for...