MARILYN GRACE SCHAWK

MARILYN GRACE SCHAWK

Marilyn Grace Schawk, 92, of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Fontana, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. Marilyn was born in Chicago to John and Olga (Maschoff) Rieck. She married Clarence W. Schawk on June 6, 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents, her...
JERELYN ANN SEELEY

JERELYN ANN SEELEY

Heaven welcomed Jerelyn Ann (nee Reib) Seeley on April 30, 2026. Jerelyn was born in Milwaukee on July 22, 1951. She was 75 years “young.” Jerelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Allen, and her parents Walter and Nikki Reib along with many beloved...
SHARON R. BARCHUS-HAINES

SHARON R. BARCHUS-HAINES

Sharon R. Barchus-Haines, 92, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice. Born in Milwaukee on Sept. 27, 1933, Sharon was the daughter of Earl and Ruth (nee Schneider) Netzband. Her early life was spent in Milwaukee and Madison. She...
ERIC JAMES RIETZ

ERIC JAMES RIETZ

Eric James Rietz, of East Troy, passed away on April 28, 2026, after a courageous battle with ALS. He was 59 years old. Eric was born on Jan. 14, 1967, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Larry and Priscilla Rietz. He was raised in Owatonna alongside his brothers, Joel and...
Giving Back

Giving Back

(Elkhorn Independent, May 7, 2026) Elkhorn Area High School students participated in the annual Great Give Back service event May 2. (Photo courtesy Avante Productions)