Obituaries

Dec 4, 2019

Maxine "Mac" Jones, 97 of Elkhorn, WI, formerly of Des Moines, IA, passed away on December 4, 2019 at the Gardens at Ridgestone in Elkhorn, WI. She was born September 24, 1922 in Iowa, the daughter of the late Cornelius and Marie (Christenson) Larson.  Maxine married James R. Jones on April 1, 1944 in Alexandria, LA.  She enjoyed playing...

Dec 4, 2019

John C. Gitzinger, age 54, of Lisle, IL, died Wednesday morning, December 4, 2019 at Good Samaritan  Hospital in Downers Grove, IL.

John Charles Gitzinger was born on February 4, 1965 in Nashville, TN, the son of Charles and Bernadine Golab Gitzinger.  John lived in Schiller Park, IL and Powers Lake, Wi before moving to Lisle 15...

Dec 3, 2019

Jessica J. Galek, age 45, of Pell Lake, WI, died Tuesday morning, December 3, 2019 at her home.

Jessica was born on July 27, 2974 in Arlington Heights, IL, the daughter of James and Kathleen Reilly Arnold.  She lived in Lake Villa, IL before moving to Pell Lake a year ago.

Jessica enjoyed cooking, the...

Dec 2, 2019

Ed Getzen, age 69

The life of a wonderful Husband, Father and Friend was taken unexpectedly on December 2, 2019.  Ed is terribly missed by his wife, Lori Getzen, his daughter, Theresa Getzen and his many friends.

Ed was a force in the music industry, especially after Ed and his brother Tom purchased the Getzen...

Dec 2, 2019

Dale R. Coss, age 59 of the Village of Bloomfield, WI (Pell Lake), died Monday evening, Dec. 2, 2019 at his home.

Dale Robert Coss was born on September 7, 1960 in Harvard, IL, the son of the late Fredrick and Mary A. Rich Coss. On December 23, 2006 in Lake Geneva, WI, Dale was united in...

Nov 29, 2019

Alicia A. Junk, 29, of Elkhorn, WI died unexpectedly Friday November 29, 2019 at her residence.  She was born September 2, 1990 in Elkhorn, WI the daughter of Richard A. and Jody Marie (Pecore) Junk.  She graduated from Elkhorn Area High School with the Class of 2009.  She attended and graduated from Gateway Technical College.  Alicia was employed as...

Nov 28, 2019

Rick Clapper: 62, of Center Street Lake Geneva, WI died unexpectedly Thursday November 28, 2019.  He was born October 4, 1957 at Lakeland Hospital Elkhorn, WI.  He was the son of the late Robert A. and Gladys J. (Miller) Clapper.  Rick graduated from Badger High School of Lake Geneva, WI with the Class of 1976.  He was united in...

Nov 28, 2019

Joan V. Beagley, age 88, of Burlington, WI (Bohners Lake) died Thursday November 28, 2019 at the Aurora Medical Center-Burlington.

The former Joan Victoria Krischak was born on December 14, 1930 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Jon and Victoria Hensel Krischak.  On January 12, 1954 in Evanston, IL, Joan was united in marriage to...

Nov 25, 2019

Juanita Shepherd, age 87 of Burlington, WI, passed away at Geneva Lake Manor Senior Living Community, on November 25, 2019.

Juanita Shepherd was born on January 8, 1932 in Waynesville, SC, the daughter of Nolan and Mamie McZier. Juanita received her formal education in Evanston, Il. She worked for the State of Illinois, Industrial Commission, where she...

Nov 23, 2019

Carol May Kerkman, age 88 of Powers Lake, WI, died on Saturday morning, November 23, 2019 at her home.

The former Carol May Chinn was born on December 9, 1930 in Harvard, IL, the daughter of the late Albert and Erma (Bartels) Chinn.  On December 24, 1950, Carol was united in marriage to Merril Kerkman, Sr. He...

Nov 22, 2019

Mildred C. Bedwell, 92 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at her home in Elkhorn.  She was born December 27, 1926 in Dayton, OH, the daughter to the late John and Clara (Haggadorn) Coleman.  Millie was united in marriage to James "Jim" E. Bedwell on November 24, 1947 in Dayton, OH.  She worked for the Kettering...

Nov 19, 2019

Janice Bentle, 81 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center surrounded by her family.  She was born January 12, 1938 in Omaha, NE, the daughter to the late Earl and Helen (Howes) Seitz.  Jan was united in marriage to Jim R. Bentle on June 12, 1959 in Omaha, NE.  Jim preceded...

Nov 19, 2019

Marguerite J. "Marge" Klein, age 81 of Genoa City, WI (Powers Lake) passed away on Tuesday morning, Nov. 19, 2019 at her home.

The former Marguerite Joan Giunta was born on May 23, 1938 in Lyons, IL, the daughter of the late Marino and Alice Serio Giunta.  On May 24, 1958 at St. Petronille Catholic Church in...

Nov 19, 2019

Clifford "Cliff" H. Schiefelbein, 84 of Elkhorn, WI, died Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Vintage on the Ponds in Delavan, WI.  He was born August 16, 1935 in Janesville, WI, the son of the late Frank and Anna (Clark) Schiefelbein.  Cliff was united in marriage in February of 1957 to Joan Y. Martsolf in Janesville, WI.  Joan preceded him...

Nov 18, 2019

Gerald "Jerry" P. Gutkowski, 84, long-time resident of the Lake Geneva area, died on November 18, 2019 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and grew up on the South Side of Milwaukee. Jerry studied at UW-LaCrosse and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from UW-Whitewater. Jerry had a prestigious career in Sales and...

Nov 17, 2019

Joel L. Baugrud, 55 of Elkhorn, WI, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at his home in Elkhorn.  He was born February 5, 1964 in Prairie du Sac, WI, the son of Kim and Sandrie (Simpson) Baugrud.  Joel was united in marriage to Michelle M. Benedict on July 11, 1992 in Racine, WI.   He graduated from Case High...

Nov 17, 2019

Robert Charles Hutchinson age 58 of Trevor, WI died November 17, 2019.   He was born on June 10, 1961 in Chicago, IL.  The son of Wayne and the late Judy (Riddle) Hutchinson.   On June 29, 1985 he was united in marriage to Karen Bednarski during a backyard garden wedding.

Robert was an avid outdoorsman and a member...

Nov 15, 2019

Shirley M. Stopple, 77: of Elkhorn, WI, died Friday, November 15, 2019 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. She was born September 15, 1942 in Elkhorn, WI, the daughter to the late Fred I. and Florence (Carlson) Stopple. Shirley graduated from Elkhorn Area High School with the Class of 1961.  She was employed for over 37 years at Lakeland Health...

Nov 15, 2019

Barbara A Cone age 89 of Lake Geneva, WI. died November 15, 2019 at Geneva Lake Manor in Lake Geneva, WI.   She was born on March 14, 1930.   The daughter of the late Elmer and Luella (Bambach) Fries.   On July 19, 1982 in Elkhorn, WI. she was united in marriage to Russel E. Cone who preceded her in death...

Nov 11, 2019

Donald Richard Kayser: 80, of Burlington, WI died Monday November 11, 2019 at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center Milwaukee, WI.  He was born April 27, 1939 in Burlington, WI; the son of the late Walter H. and Ruth U. (Burt) Kayser.  He was united in marriage to Karen L. Forrest on July 1, 1961 in Shirland, IL.  Don farmed...