Obituaries

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...

Feb 13, 2021

Andrew Fossum, age 65, of Genoa City, WI, died February 13, 2021. He was born on December 4, 1955, the son of the late Gordon and Bobbette (Cristy) Fossum. On August 12, 2005, he was united in marriage to Vivian Bayne. He worked for over 20 years for Scot Forge as a truck driver. Andy was an exquisite guitar...

Feb 13, 2021

Seth J. Sanders age 19 of Burlington, WI died February 13, 2021.  He was born in Burlington, WI. on April 25, 2001.  The son of Chris Sanders and Anita Murphy.   During his life he enjoyed Duck Hunting, Fishing and riding his Snowmobile.  He was an avid Call of Duty Gamer and Green Bay Packer fan.  He recently began working...

Feb 12, 2021

Nancy A. Baker age 75 of Silver Lake, WI. died February 12, 2021.  She was born in Madison, WI. on February 13, 1945.  The daughter of the late Alfred and Anita (Harris) Kluever.   She was united in marriage to Richard Baker who preceded her in death.  During her life Nancy worked hard to raise her family and in her...

Feb 11, 2021

John S. Nason, 84 of Elkhorn, WI, died Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI.  He was born December 1, 1936 in Sacramento, CA, the son of the late Bennett and Odette (Pedeupe) Nason. John served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was united in marriage to Sara Barclay on September...

Feb 10, 2021

Marion L. Bass, 88 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI.  She was born December 6, 1932 in Elkhorn, WI, the daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Lescher) Bleser.  Marion graduated from Elkhorn High School with the Class of 1950.  Marion was united in marriage to...

Feb 8, 2021

Muriel A. Lake, 78 of Delavan, WI, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn, WI.  She was born March 23, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late John and Dominica "Minnie" Paszkiewicz.  Muriel worked for over 34 years for the Nestles Company.  She enjoyed traveling and her many trips to...

Feb 8, 2021

Patricia A. Jackson age 78 of Genoa City, WI died February 8, 2021.  She was born in Halls, Tennessee on December 26, 1942.   The daughter of the late Vestor Thurmond and Reba Crowder (Pritchard).  On June 22, 1967 in Crown Point, Indiana she was united in marriage to Thelbert (Bert) Jackson who preceded her in death.  During her life...

Feb 8, 2021

Louis J. Vogt, 82 of Elkhorn, WI, died on Monday, February 8, 2021 at his home in Elkhorn, WI.  He was born January 16, 1939 in Lyons, WI, the son of the late George and Mathilde (Held) Vogt.  Louis was united in marriage to Michelle J. Kieffer on December 18, 1971 in Delavan, WI.  Louis was a member of...

Feb 7, 2021

Maria Baldys age 95 of Pell Lake, WI. died February 7, 2021.  She was born in Germany on April 13, 1925.   The daughter of the late Adolf and Rose (Geis) Haun.  In Germany in 1947 she was united in marriage to Zenon Baldys who preceded her in death on April 23, 2000.

She was a former member...

Feb 6, 2021

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Christine Carol Handle. Christine passed away early morning this past Saturday; peacefully in her sleep and beside a loved one. Christine was born in 1955 to Jack and Mary Estes, a loving couple that loved her as they did her 4 siblings, William, Jack Jr, Barbara, and John.

She...

Feb 5, 2021

Ronald J. Barta, 80 of Elkhorn, WI died Friday February 5, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born February 15, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI the son of the late Clarence E. and Alice J. (Dettlaff) Barta.  Ron was a psychiatric social worker for Walworth County Lakeland Counseling Center for over 31 years retiring in 2003.  During...

Feb 5, 2021

Frances M. Karwacki age 93 formerly of Pell Lake, WI. died February 5, 2021. She was born in Elyria, Nebraska on September 8, 1927. The daughter of the late Thomas and Katherine (Gregorski) Paprocki. On April 3, 1948 in Chicago, IL she was united in marriage to Edwin A. Karwacki, Sr who preceded her in death on January 22,...

Feb 3, 2021

Renee A. Mangold 63 of Elkhorn, WI died on Wednesday February 3, 2021 at Mercy Walworth Hospital in Lake Geneva, WI.  Renee was born on March 18, 1957, daughter of the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Grant) Huth.  She was married to Dale D. Mangold, and raised two children together.  She enjoyed collecting antiques, loved cooking, and she loved watching...