Obituaries

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 ...

On Oct. 20, 2025, Kathleen “Kaye” Kinateder, 83, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully at home from kidney disease. She was born on Dec. 7, 1941, in Palmyra, to Daniel and Lucille (Walton) Szymkowski. She graduated from Palmyra High School in 1959 and Marvels Cosmetology School in Milwaukee, in 1960. Kaye ...

Betty Jayne Buchert Waspi, 100 years, 8 months and 15 days, passed away Oct. 6, 2025, at Golden Years, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. She was born Jan. 21, 1925, in Elgin, Illinois to Frank Jesse and Edith Bacon Buchert, and raised in Richmond, Illinois. After graduating from Richmond High School in ...

Douglas Scott Gumieny, 64 of Mukwonago, entered eternal rest Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 after a brief stay in hospital. Doug was born May 31, 1961 in Milwaukee, the son of Gilbert "Gilly" and Dorothy (Heidger) Gumieny. Doug met the love of his life, Carol, at a wedding in Wind Lake ...

Edith Anne Rachel (nee Gray) Shannon of Lauderdale Lakes in Elkhorn, passed away on Oct. 9, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on Nov. 6, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Anne Evelyn Elko (Cano) and Lawrence James Gray. She graduated from West Mifflin North High School and ...

Cecelia Jane Krahn, 93, of Whitewater, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, surrounded by the comfort of her adoring family. She was born July 5, 1932, in Whitewater, to Philip and Marie (McCune) Larkin. She was a graduate of the Whitewater College High School’s class of ...

Joeann Lee Moran passed away Oct. 13, 2025 in Truckee, California, at 83, after a six-year battle with lung cancer. Joeann was born in Deer River, Minnesota, where she grew up in a beloved extended family. After high school, she and her siblings drove the Al-Can highway to Fairbanks, Alaska ...

Samuel Lee Winker, 82, of Waterford, passed away Oct. 15, 2025. Sam was born Oct. 1, 1943 in Elroy, to Samuel and Ruth (nee Hoeppner) Winker. On Oct. 17, 1964, Sam married Nancy (nee Lemke) Winker in La Crosse. In 1971, Sam and Nancy moved from Milwaukee to their first ...

Joyce Ruth Kerkman, 87, of Kansasville, passed away on Oct. 16, 2025, at Aurora Memorial Hospital in Burlington. Joyce was born in Racine on July 1, 1938, to Alvin "Al" and Dorothy (nee Nelson) Pelky. She graduated from Racine Park High School in May 1956 and was united in marriage ...

Lawrence Alan "Larry" Taylor, 85, of Rochester, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Oct. 13, 2025. Born in Milwaukee on July 30, 1940, to Ralph and Ann (nee Melland) Taylor. Larry met his beloved Doris (nee Brinkman) on a double date with best friends. They married Oct. 17, 1964, ...

Laurie Beth Schuh passed away unexpectedly at the age of 68 on Sept. 12, 2025. She was born on Nov. 9, 1956. Laurie was the loving spouse of Amy Meese of Burlington and the rescue mom to Alfie, Bear, Jackson and Rio. Her parents John "Jack" Schuh and Mary Ann ...

Mary Jane Haldeman, 93, of Harvard, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Oct. 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Jane was born Oct. 17, 1931, in Harvard, the daughter of John J. and Edna (Timming) Hawver. She graduated from Harvard High School class of 1949. Mary ...

Donna Hanson, 92, of rural Waterford, was born into eternal life on Oct. 4, 2025. A cherished family matriarch, devoted follower of Jesus, and valued friend and neighbor, she will be remembered as a kind, competent, and loyal carer and builder of community. Donna Mae, born June 29, 1933, to ...

Janet C. Hamric, 91, of Burlington, passed away Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at Pine Brook Pointe. Born in Fairmont, West Virginia on Dec. 6, 1933, she was the daughter of James and Lois (nee Evans) Crooks. Her early life was spent in Fairmont, where she attended high school. She attended ...

James “Jim” Wettengal, 81, died on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. He passed away while sleeping peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Jim was born on April 8, 1944 in Green Bay, to John and Irene Wettengal, the youngest of six. He grew up in Green Bay before enlisting in the ...

Diane Marie Voss, 89, of Walworth, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. She was born in Chicago on Sept. 25, 1936, the daughter of Charles and Sylvia (Erickson) Siman. Diane was united in marriage on Sept. 22, 1956 in Harvard, Illinois, to Robert John Voss. Diane ...

Sharon Lee Frey, 82, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. She was born Oct. 22, 1942, to the late Donald and Catherine (nee Collins) Frey in Chicago. Sharon was a longtime member of Jehovah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chicago. She enjoyed watching Joel Osteen and listening ...

Marion B. Beall, 93, of Delavan, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at home. She was born on June 16, 1932 in Elkhorn. Marion was united in marriage to Robert Beall on Jan. 27, 1951, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Delavan. He passed away on Dec. 12, 2009 ...

Rose Mary "Rosie" Davis, long time resident of Delavan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at her home in Waunakee, surrounded by family. Born on Sept. 6, 1935, to Clifford and Wilma (nee Hoeft) Dahlby, Rosie’s life was marked by an unwavering commitment to her family and her ...