WILLIAM EMIL BECK

WILLIAM EMIL BECK

William Emil “Bill” Beck passed away on Thursday July 16, 2026, from complications following surgery. Bill was 84 years old. Bill was born on April 30, 1942, in Racine, to Emil and Grayce (nee Anderson) Beck. He was a lifelong resident of Racine County, living the...
LENORE KIRKLAND

LENORE KIRKLAND

Our Momma, Our Grandma, Our GGMa. Lenore Kirkland born on Jan. 29, 1935 drifted off peacefully on June 20, 2026. Passing on her terms, she managed to communicate to all her children in the saintliest of ways. Sprite, funny, sarcastic, loving, precious, and feisty to...
DONALD C. SCHMALING

DONALD C. SCHMALING

Donald C. Schmaling, 89, of Delavan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at home. He was born on Sept. 2, 1936 in Elkhorn to Carl and Esther (Klug) Schmaling. Don was united in marriage to Helen Wilson on Sept. 30, 1955 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. He...
DENNY KNOPP 

DENNY KNOPP 

     The world became significantly less loud on July 3, 2026 when Denny Knopp, local entrepreneur and official King of Denny K’s, decided he’s finally had enough of us and clocked out for good. Denny was a complex, beautifully stubborn and opinionated man. To some he...
BECKY BUEHLER

BECKY BUEHLER

Becky Buehler, 45, of Burlington, passed away at Froedtert Medical Center in Milwaukee on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Born in Burlington on Jan. 18, 1981, she was the daughter of Steve and Patti (nee Cannon) Halbach. Becky grew up in Burlington, where she played...