Obituaries

Sue Ellen Williams, of Burlington, passed into her eternal life with Jesus on Sept. 15, 2025. She was born to Darrell and Enola (nee Erickson) Hay on June 16, 1959. She was raised in a happy home with her three sisters in Union Grove. In June 1976, Sue married the ...

Ralph Wiedenhoft Jr., 91, of Walworth, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. Ralph was born on July 21, 1934, in Walworth, to the late Ralph Sr. and Viola (nee Jacobs) Wiedenhoft. Ralph is survived by Paul (Linda) Blum, ...

Shirley Marie Fletcher, 103, of Beaver Dam, joined her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 at Harbour Village Assisted Living in Greendale. Shirley was born in Medford, on Aug. 6, 1922 to Henry and Lillian (nee Rueth) Hibbard. She grew up and graduated from high school in Waukesha ...

Jeffrey J. Davison, 71, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, just shy of his 72nd birthday. He was reunited in heaven with his parents, Betty (nee Cronin) and Gerald Davison, as well as his aunt, Ethel Duggan. Originally from Delavan, Jeffrey attended Marquette University in Milwaukee ...

John M. Zedler, 69, of Elkhorn, passed away on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. John was born on June 2, 1956, in Racine, the son of the late Eugene and Grace (Delmater) Zedler. He was united in marriage to his loving wife, Marsha Barry, ...

Nate D. Sharpe, 44, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 14, 2025, following a motorcycle accident. Nate was born in Elkhorn and his adventurous spirit carried him to live in many places across the United States and even Guatemala. He embraced life with curiosity and courage, always chasing new experiences and ...

John L. Sather, 68, of Elkhorn, passed away on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, at his home. John was born March 26, 1957, at Lakeland Hospital, the son of the late Severt and Edna Sather. He graduated from Elkhorn High School with the Class of 1975. He was active in Boy ...

Elizabeth “Betty” Gean Brose, 86, of Elkhorn, passed away peacefully on Sept. 10, 2025, surrounded by her three daughters, and was reunited with her beloved husband, Jack. Born Oct. 28, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Viola (Babe) Smith and Oscar (Bud) Bennett, Betty grew up in St. Louis and ...

On our Lord’s Day, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, Calvin J. Whiting, a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went to eternal rest at the age of 90. Cal was born in Green Bay, to Mrytle and Mearle Whiting. Growing up, he eagerly participated in a variety of sports, including ...

Ronald W. Stewart, 65, of Clinton, Passed away at his home on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. Ronald was born on Jan. 28, 1960, in Elkhorn, to the late Robert and Ruth Ann (Henry) Stewart. Ronald loved his job as an excavator, working in the yard, watching football and his kitty ...

Marian Alice Welterlen McClellan, 93, of Delavan, passed away July 19, 2025 at Ridgestone Village where she lived for the last several months. Marian was born June 26, 1932 in Edgewood, Iowa, daughter of Frank Edward and Gladys Day Welterlen. She spent her childhood enjoying small town life, always sharing ...

Sally P. Nelson, 87, of East Troy, passed away Sunday, Sept 14, 2025 at East Troy Manor. Born in Highland on Aug. 1, 1938, she was the daughter of James and Beatrice (nee Wahl) Hasburgh. Her early life was spent in Highland, where she earned her teaching degree from UW ...

Bruce L. Ketterhagen, 86, was called home to the Lord on Sept. 12, 2025, surrounded by family at Oak Park Place in Burlington. Bruce was born on March 10, 1939, in Burlington to Leroy and Edith (nee Johnson) Ketterhagen. He graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in 1957. He ...

Donald Harry Brink died peacefully at home, with his wife by his side on Sept. 6, 2025.  Don was born on Jan. 28, 1930, in Fort Atkinson to Harry and Ruth (Dollase) Brink. Don went to high school in Watertown, where he was also a lifeguard at the public swimming ...

Robert C. Belau, 95, of Burlington, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Arbor View Assisted Living. Born in Markesan on May 26, 1930, Bob was the son of August and Adell (nee Jahn) Belau. His early life was spent in Waupun, where he attended Waupun Community Schools. On June ...

William “Bill” R. Lenz Sr., 96, of Delavan, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 at home. Bill was born on April 7, 1929 to Ted and Dorothy Lenz. He was united in marriage to Elaine Joseph on Nov. 22, 1947 in Medford. Elaine passed away on Jan. 21, 2014 ...

Sharon M. Lauderdale, 74, of Elkhorn, died at St. Luke’s Medical Center of Milwaukee on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, surrounded by her family. Sharon was born in Burlington, the daughter of the late A. Paul and Marion (Huening) Spiegelhoff. Sharon married Richard “Dick” Lauderdale on Nov. 29, 1975, at St ...

Mary Lou Schmidt, 86, of Janesville and formerly of Milton, passed away on Sept. 5, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Janesville. Mary Lou was born in Ft. Atkinson, to Jerome Howard and Mable Ritchie von Falkenstein, on June 30, 1939. She grew up and attended school in Milton, graduating ...

Bruce J. Bauman, 84, passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2025, at Oak Park Place in Burlington. Bruce was born on the family farm in Burlington on Dec. 5, 1940, to Hieron and Mary (Ebbers) Bauman. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 until 1961 as a Seabee ...

David "Dave" Pheifer, 65, of Kenosha, passed away on Wednesday Aug. 27, 2025, at the Hospice Alliance – Hospice House, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Dave was born on March 19, 1960, in Burlington, the son of James and Jane (Spriggs) Pheifer. He was educated in the schools ...

Karen F. Hanson, 68, of Elkhorn, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. She was born on Nov. 9, 1956, the daughter of the late Wendell and Ellen (Moore) Anderson. Karen was united in marriage to her husband, Kenneth Hanson, on June 3, 1978, in Rice Lake. Together they built ...

Dorothy Ann Freitag passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 30, 2025 surrounded by family. Dorothy was born in Janesville on Jan. 18, 1939, the daughter of the late Dr. Isadore and Florence (Keenan) Braunwarth. She attended St. Mary Catholic School, Janesville High School, and UW-Stout where she graduated with ...

Howard "Jack" Kelly Walbrant, 71, of Portland, Tennessee, passed away on July 11, 2025 after a 20-year battle with PLS and a recent dementia diagnosis. Jack was born in Burlington on April 5, 1954 to Howard E. and MaryAnn (Kelly) Walbrant. He attended school in Burlington, graduating with the Burlington ...

Vicki L. Williams, 79, long time resident of Burlington, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 at her residence. Vicki was born on July 13, 1946 to the late Vernon and Mildred (nee Tucker) Vawter. She married Patrick Williams and he preceded her in death in ...