Obituaries

“Grieve not for I am with my heavenly father” Daniel Roth Hansen, 95, passed away peacefully on Nov. 12, 2025. Born on Feb. 15, 1930, in Chicago, Daniel lived a long and purposeful life dedicated to faith, family, and service. As he passed, a peaceful smile came over his face ...

Martin Winter Ford passed away peacefully at age 94 on Nov. 15, 2025, in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Memories of his baritone, British-accented voice declaring, “I’ve had a WONDERFUL life!” comfort his family at this sad time. Martin was born on Aug. 23, 1931, in Bristol, England to Robert J. and ...

Philip F. DeGreef, 83, of Burlington, entered Eternal rest on Nov. 20, 2025, surrounded by family and under the compassionate care of Aurora Zilber Family Hospice. Phil was born on Jan. 16, 1942, to Leo and Ivorine (Otto) DeGreef in Green Bay. He attended St. Philip Grade School, Premontre High ...

Sandra L. Graham, of Burlington, left this world peacefully on Nov. 8, 2025, to be reunited with the love of her life, her husband, Roy. They are dancing together once again to all of their favorite country music artists. Sandra Lea Graham was born April 22, 1946, in Nekoosa, to ...

Barbara Duer Johnson, 85, passed away on Nov. 20, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on Oct. 9, 1940, in New Richmond, to Harriet and Howard Nelson. She is preceded in death by her parents and by her siblings, Nancy and Tommy, both of whom passed away in ...

Violet A. Neil, 84, of Burlington, passed away Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 at her home. Born in Ashland on Feb. 14, 1941, she was the daughter of Frank and Alma (nee Fjosne) Konieska. Her early life was spent in Ashland, where she graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1958 ...

James A. VandeSand, of Elkhorn, was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, after several years of failing health. Jim was born in Burlington on May 18, 1938, the oldest child of Aloysius J. and Henrietta K. (Mangold) VandeSand. Jim now joins his ...

We commemorate Kathleen Christine Daniels, 80, of Burlington, who passed away at home surrounded by her husband and children, on Nov. 11, 2025. Kathy was born on Jan. 29, 1945, in Kenosha, to Agnes (Seistrup) and Fred Mico. She spent her early life on a farm in Kenosha County. She ...

Jeffry Alan "Jeff" Stock, of Mukwonago, died peacefully Oct. 30, 2025 at the age of 73 years. Jeff was the beloved husband of Gwen (nee Strommen) for 53 years; the dear father of Dean (Emily Bembenek) and Ron; brother of Vaughn (Lori) Stock; and brother-in-law of Mark Strommen, Sharlae Berte ...

Alexander “Alex” James Ruisch of Mukwonago was born Jan. 29, 2006 and born to eternal life on Nov. 8, 2025. Who was Alex Ruisch? Alex was a gentle giant, a kind-hearted and gentle soul. His big body was dwarfed by the size of his heart. He quietly and compassionately loved ...

Edward A. Lampsa, Jr., 97, of Palmyra, punched his final timecard on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at Hearthstone in Whitewater — likely after making sure everyone there knew how to properly back up a semi truck. Edward was born in Milwaukee on July 22, 1928, the son of Edward Lampsa ...

Phyllis A. Kutz, 87, lifelong resident of Delavan, went into the saving arms of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Phyllis was born on Dec. 31, 1937, to the late John David and Alice (Krueger) Lyons in Town of Geneva. She graduated from Delavan Darien High School Class of ...

James “Jim” Thomas Forsyth, 82, of Racine, passed away on Oct. 30, 2025. Jim was born in Darien on March 21, 1943, to John and Lois (nee Krabbe) Forsyth. He lived most of his life in Kenosha and Racine. He graduated from Bigfoot High School and attended UW Whitewater. He ...

Jacqueline M. "Jackie" Stearns, 75, of Delavan, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. She was born Oct. 4, 1950, to the late Robert and Margery (Hebenstreit) Stone in Decatur, Illinois. Jackie was a longtime member of Harvestpoint Church and a good steward for the Lord. She showed ...

James G. "Jim" Crowley, a lifelong resident of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Nov. 6, 2025, at the age of 88, surrounded by the love of his family in the very town where he was born on Nov. 1, 1937. Jim's journey began in Burlington, where he attended St. Mary's ...

Philip L. Vos. 75, died from pneumonia on Nov. 25, 2025, at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California. Philip was born on June 5, 1950 in Burlington to Cecil and Elinor Vos. He attended St. Mary's Grade School in Burlington and graduated from Burlington High School. He served ...

  Joseph P. Ferdinand, 74, of Delavan, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 at home in Delavan. He was born on Sept. 17, 1951 to Joseph and Hilda (Sabel) Ferdinand. Joe was united in marriage to Carol Schranz on Feb. 6, 1983. Carol passed away on Feb. 14, 2025 ...

Mary Lynn Lorentz was born on April 12, 1949, in Oak Lawn, Illinois to her father George Lorentz and mother Jean Field. She and her two sisters were raised in the Chicago suburbs and spent summers at Camp Eagle Crest—a youth summer camp in the Northwoods of Wisconsin run by ...

Margaret M. Wortman, 96, passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2025, in Kenosha, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Dec. 18, 1928, in Burlington, Margaret was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew her. A lifelong resident of Burlington, Margaret was the cherished daughter of ...

Kirk Michael Yunker, 59, of Twin Lakes and Clearwater, Florida, passed away peacefully with family and friends at his side on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, after a long battle with chronic health issues. Kirk was born on Sept. 21, 1966, in Chicago. His family moved to Twin Lakes shortly after ...

Frank A. Gaudes, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 25, 2025, in the town of Waterford. Born on May 6, 1933, in Milwaukee, Frank was 92 years old. Growing up in Milwaukee, Frank attended Holy Rosary Grade School and graduate from Saint John's High School. Frank's pursuit of ...

Margaret "Marjory" Lorraine (nee Biersack) Robran, formerly a resident of East Troy, passed away on Oct. 15, 2025, in Reno, Nevada, at the age of 88. She was born on December 13, 1936, to Joseph and Dorothy (Behne) Biersack in West Allis. Marjory and her husband Roger "Jimmy" Albert Robran ...

Jeanne M. Ludwig, 85, of Elkhorn, passed away on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, with her daughters by her side.         Jeanne was born Aug. 29, 1940, in Medford, the daughter of the late Ernest “Ernie” Westrich and June (nee Owens) Blank. She spent many joyful hours helping her father on ...

Jane D. Rutkowski, 95, of Twin Lakes, died Oct. 24, 2025. She was born on March 14, 1930 to the late John and Frances (Rzasa) Dziuba. On June 16, 1951, she was united in marriage to Joseph Rutkowski who preceded her in death on June 22, 2005. Jane was a ...