Obituaries

Oct 26, 2020

Charles "Chuck" E. Voss, 74 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, October 26, 2020.  He was born on November 4, 1945, the son of the late Ernest and Amelia (Hardt) Voss.  Chuck was united in marriage to Martha A. Dawson on May 22, 1982 in Walworth, WI.  Chuck retired after...

Oct 23, 2020

Marion J. Leeke age 50 of Chicago, IL passed away October 23, 2020.  She was born in Chicago, IL on November 14, 1969.   The daughter of the late Thomas and Shirley (Adams) Leeke.

Survived by mother Lois Leeke, sisters Donna (Robert) Pinedo, Laura Pluemer, Stephanie (Charlie) Califf, and Nicole (Michael) Mallory.  Further survived by 6 Nieces and...

Oct 22, 2020

Linda J. Halko age 62 of Bloomfield, Township passed away October 22, 2020.  She was born in Burlington, WI. on December 26, 1957.  The daughter of Herman and Betty (Hamm) Keisler Jr.   On July 4, 1995 in Las Vegas, NV she was united in marriage to Larry Halko.  She worked for many years for at Intermatic.   During her life...

Oct 22, 2020

Patricia Ann Scannell, age 86 of Lily Lake, WI, died on Thursday, October 22nd, 2020. Daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Louise (Hottinger) Bolton, Patricia was born on August 11th, 1934 in Chicago, IL. Soon after graduating high school, Patricia was united in marriage with William Harold Scannell in Chicago on September 15th, 1953. She was a homemaker,...

Oct 18, 2020

Jean Ann Brummel (Sittler), 87 (one day short of 88), of Elkhorn, WI passed away in her home surrounded by family Sunday, October 18th, 2020. Jean was born to Edward and Bernadine (Kocher) Sittler, the oldest of nine siblings in Wheaton, Illinois. After high school, she commuted for a secretary position in Chicago before meeting and marrying Norman Leroy...

Oct 18, 2020

Ruth A. Eisentraut, 83 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn.  She was born March 24, 1937 in Walworth County, the daughter to the late Otto and Alma (Bjorklund) Eisentraut.  Ruth was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elkhorn, WI.  She is survived by her nieces and nephew. ...

Oct 16, 2020

Kathryn (Kay, Katie) M. Larson, 93, Twin Lakes, WI. Born Dec. 3, 1926, in Chicago, IL. Kathryn passed away peacefully while under hospice care with her family on Oct. 16, 2020. Kathryn was the first child of Edward John Brefeld Sr. (1902-1983) and Elsa Cardine Anna (Elsie) nee Steffens (1901-1997). Kathryn's two siblings were Marion (1928-2016) and Edward Jr....

Oct 14, 2020

Karen Lynn Neumann age 77 of Twin Lakes, WI passed away October 14, 2020.  She was born in Chicago, IL on August 14, 1943.   The daughter of the late Noel and Lucille (Barber) Rohner.  During her life she was the owner of Rapids Road House Restaurant.  She attended Calvary United Church of Christ in Twin Lakes, WI.  She loved...

Oct 13, 2020

Marianna Jirout, age 74 of Genoa City, WI, died Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 after a difficult battle with multiple myeloma. Daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Amato) Morici, Marianna was born on December 25th, 1945 in Chicago, IL. She was united in marriage with Robert Jirout on June 11th, 1966 in Chicago. During her life she worked as...

Oct 13, 2020

Sandra Kay Diedrich age 76 of Twin Lakes, WI. passed away October 13, 2020.  She was born in Woodstock, IL. on February 11, 1944.  The daughter of the late Lois (Kiefer) Evans.   She attended Woodstock High School.  On June 22, 1963 she was united in marriage to Richard Diedrich at St. John's Catholic Church in Twin Lakes, WI.

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...