Obituaries
Elmer "James" J Shirley
Mar 21, 2026
Elmer "James" J. Shirley, born on June 13, 1935, in Streator, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at Burlington Hospital in Burlington, Wisconsin. He was 90 years old. He was born on June 13, 1935 in Streator, IL. The son of the late Frederick and Dorothy (Craig) Shirley. On March 22, 1974 he was united in marriage to...
Donald R.O. Comstock III
Mar 20, 2026
Donald Robert Ora Comstock III, age 37, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026. He was born on June 27, 1988, in Elkhorn, WI, the son of Donald Jr and Diane Comstock. Donald was known as someone who liked to tinker with anything that had some sort of a motor or required many pieces. Cars, tractors, appliances,...
Richard R Witt
Mar 20, 2026
Richard R. Witt, a devoted family man and respected member of his community, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, at the Hospice Alliance Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Born on March 20, 1943, in Chippewa Falls, WI, Richard’s life was marked by dedication, kindness, and an enduring commitment to those around him. The son of the late Raymond...
Joyce E. Fiegel
Mar 19, 2026
Joyce Elaine Fiegel, age 85, passed away on Thursday, March 19th, 2026. She was born October 14th, 1940, in Lyons Township, to the late Arthur and Ellen (Grady) Raduenz.
She attended St. Mary grade school, and The Red Brick School, in Lyons, graduating from Lake Geneva High School in 1958. Following graduation she worked at the First National Bank in Lake...
Steven G. Richard Sr.
Mar 16, 2026
Steven G. Richard Sr., 63 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Mercy Janesville Hospital. He was born February 16, 1963 in Streator, IL, the son of the late Edna Richard. Steve worked as the custodian for the Elkhorn Post Office for 27 years. He was deeply committed to serving others and dedicated much of his...
Guadalupe Camacho Luna
Mar 15, 2026
Guadalupe Camacho Luna, age 76, of Delavan, WI, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 18, 1949, in Mexico, the daughter of the late Jeronimo and Teresa Camacho Luna.
Guadalupe is survived by her daughters, Gabriela and Alma; siblings, Salvador, Cristina, Refugio and Jorge; grandchildren, Joshua, Santiago, Leonardo, Valentina,...
Patricia S. Paulson
Mar 15, 2026
Patricia Seltman Paulson, 95 of Elkhorn, WI passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Holton Manor. She was born on May 17, 1930, in Melrose Park, IL, the daughter of Herbert E. Seltman & Dorothy A. (Gibson) Reedy. She married Robert C. Paulson on Oct. 27, 1951, in Elkhorn, WI. Pat graduated from Elkhorn High School with the Class...
John "Jack" C Bobula
Mar 14, 2026
John (Jack) Bobula age 87 of Wheatland, WI died March 14, 2026. He was born in Wheatland, WI, on June 16, 1938. The son of the late John and Matilda (Kretschmer) Bobula, he was child number 4 of his 13 siblings. He married the girl next door, Nancy Good, they were married for over 64 years at her passing. He...
Eleanor F. Hamel
Mar 13, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Eleanor Frances Hamel (née Winston), a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and proud United States Navy veteran.
Eleanor passed away on March 13, 2026, at the age of 97, leaving behind a legacy of service, strength, and unwavering love for her family.
Eleanor was born on January 4, 1929, in Brooklyn, New...
Edwin I. Kutz
Mar 12, 2026
Edwin I. Kutz, 73 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at his home. He was born October 31, 1952 in Elgin, IL, the son of the late Irwin and Bernice (Scharringhausen) Kutz. Ed owned and operated Whispering Winds, his instrument repair company, for 35 years. He loved farming and tending to the vegetable garden throughout his...
Douglas H Rathbun
Mar 10, 2026
Douglas H. Rathbun, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, left this world on March 10, 2026, in Merrill, Wisconsin, at the age of 91. Born on August 24, 1934, in Genoa City, Wisconsin, Douglas lived a life rich with love, work, and cherished memories.
Known affectionately by friends and family as "Sug," Douglas spent his career as a carpenter, dedicating many...
Clara L Johnson
Mar 7, 2026
Clara L Johnson, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, in Genoa City, Wisconsin, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 9, 1943, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, Clara lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep commitment to her family and community.
For over 30 years, she dedicated herself to her...
Lawrence F Wiatr
Mar 7, 2026
Lawrence F. Wiatr age 71 of Twin Lakes, WI died March 7, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 23, 1954, in Chicago, IL. The son of the late Walter and Stephanie (Skrzynski) Wiatr. ON Sept 20, 1975, in Chicago, IL he was united in marriage to Lena Melnyk.
During his life he enjoyed Drag...
Paul C. Johnsen
Mar 6, 2026
Paul C. Johnsen, 90 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Ridgestone Terrace in Elkhorn, WI. He was born May 30, 1935, in Massachusetts, the son of the late Olaf M. and Esther V. Johnsen. Paul was united in marriage to Judith A. Goller on June 15, 1963, in Milwaukee, WI. Paul received a Bachelor's Degree...
Richard Anton Komar
Mar 3, 2026
Richard A. Komar age 87 of Black River Falls, WI died on Tuesday March 3, 2025 at Vintage on the Ponds in Delavan, WI. Richard was born on January 23, 1939. In 1965 he married Susan Nowak and shared a lifetime of memories with her until the time of her passing in 2012. In his younger years, Richard was an...
Carol A. Hanson
Mar 2, 2026
Carol A. (nee Schroeder) Hanson, age 86 of Elkhorn, WI passed away peacefully at home on Monday March 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. Daughter of the late George A. & Dorothy R. (Bayley) Schroeder, Carol was born at Burlington Hospital on October 8, 1939, Burlington, WI. She was the second of three daughters they would have and raise on...
Rosalia Richter
Mar 2, 2026
Rosalia Richter, 91, of Twin Lakes, WI, and formerly of Chicago, IL, entered God’s Kingdom on Monday, March 2, 2026. Rosalia was the youngest of four children, born on September 26, 1934, in the small village of Krndja, Yugoslavia to Franz Rottenbuecher and Anna Held. She grew up on her family’s farm where she helped care for their animals and...
Richard "Dick" John Golly
Mar 1, 2026
Richard “Dick” J. Golly age 81 of Elkhorn, WI died at home on Sunday March 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born in Chicago, IL on August 15, 1944; son of the late Ollie and Alice (Finn) Golly. Dick was united in marriage to Carol L. Bransky at St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish in Elkhorn, WI on April...
Bruce M Nopenz
Feb 26, 2026
Bruce Mitchell Nopenz, 62, of Silver Lake, Wisconsin, passed away on February 26, 2026 due to complications related to ALS. Born on January 28, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, Bruce lived a life defined by boundless devotion, strong convictions, public service, and an unmistakable zest for conversation, music, and the outdoors.
From an early age, Bruce stood out for his curiosity, confidence,...
JoAnn Cates
Feb 26, 2026
JoAnn Cates age 95 formally of Elkhorn, WI died on Thursday February 26, 2026, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn, WI. JoAnn was the daughter of the late Melvin George and Ella (Robinson) Peterson Sr., born on July 12, 1930, in Elkhorn, WI. JoAnn was married to John Edwin Cates on October 15, 1949; together they raised their family and...
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