Obituaries

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 ...

Francis T. “Fran” DeGrave, 92, of East Troy, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. After celebrating his 92nd Birthday and 69th Wedding Anniversary over the weekend, he asked God to kindly bring him home. Born on Oct. 4, 1933, in ...

Grace Elizabeth Gessler, 98, of Mukwonago, passed away on Oct. 11, 2025, at Birchrock Castle in Mukwonago Grace was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Charles and Storck Vondras. She graduated from Burlington High School before starting her career in pharmacy. On June 28, 1947, Grace married ...

Lance T. Wendt was called to eternal life on Aug. 30, 2025. Born on Feb. 12, 1961, he is the son of Maureen (nee Rebne) and the late Gordon F. Wendt. In his younger years Lance worked with a company that reupholstered theater seats from the southern boarder, thru Canada ...

Roy Graham, a devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Jan. 8, 1941, Roy was the son of Henry and Elsie (nee Alden) Graham. He is survived by his brother Robert (Dana) Graham and sister Luellen (David) Schmitt. He ...

Gerald Brooks, 93, of Union Grove, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 at his home. Born in Waterford on June 26, 1932, he was the son of Everette and Helen (nee Beck) Brooks. His early life was spent in Waterford, where he graduated from Waterford High School. He served in ...

Marjorie A. Beyritz, lifelong resident of Delavan, passed away peacefully at Vintage on the Ponds on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at the age of 100. Marjorie was born on May 21, 1925, in Elkhorn, to Elmer and Ruby (nee Parr) Pinnow. Marjorie married William Beyritz on Friday, Sept. 13, 1946 ...

Patricia “Patty” Hamill (nee Seeman), 74, of Delavan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Born and raised in Beloit, Patty brought joy, warmth, and kindness to everyone she met. She had the biggest, brightest smile and a heart that welcomed all. She was known for her gracious spirit ...

John “Jack” Herbert Elliott, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on Oct. 1, 2025. Jack was born in Highland Park, Michigan, on March 5, 1944, to Alexander and Edna Elliott. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Cathy; his children, Jacob (Marlee Frank-deceased), Josh (Tahnee), Beth, and ...

John H. “Jay” Fell Jr., 49, of Delavan, passed away peacefully on Sept. 26, 2025, at his residence. Jay was born on April 19, 1976, in Burlington, to John and Joanne (nee Bollwahn) Fell. Jay loved his family, especially his nieces and nephews. His family was his rock. He loved ...

David Roy Hughes, 71, of Burlington, passed away at home on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 following a short battle with cancer. David was born in Elgin, Illinois on March 10, 1954 to Harry F. and Margie M. (nee Volk) Hughes. He grew up and was educated in Huntley, Illinois.  On ...

Aaron Pum passed away on Sept. 24, 2025, at the age of 52 from a difficult, but short, fight against rectal cancer. Born in Milwaukee on July 2, 1973, Aaron was the son of Marilyn and James Pum. After graduating from Central High School, Aaron went on to become an ...

Nancy J. Krueger, 87, of Elkhorn, was taken to her heavenly home on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn. She was born Nancy Jean Lawrence on Oct. 7, 1937 in Elkhorn, the daughter of the late Willis and Emma (Bublitz) Lawrence. Nancy was united in ...

Jerry Allen Strand, 81, of East Troy, passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2025. He was born on April 11, 1944. Jerry was a devoted dad to David (Andrea) Strand, Kurt (Cindy) Strand, and Sheri (Mathew) Polczynski. He was a proud grandpa to Ryan, Troy, Catelynn, Amanda, Josh, Ava, Chloe, ...

On Aug. 27, 2025, surrounded by his family, Robert “Bob” Marshall Rauland, 89, of Walworth, passed peacefully into the arms of the God he loved so dearly. Born on June 3, 1936 to the late Bernard “George” and Florence (Marshall) Rauland in Chicago, Bob spent his early years with his ...

Angelina "Angel" Principato, 49, of Twin Lakes, passed away on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. She was born on July 23, 1976, in Illinois, the daughter of the late Joyce Messer. During her life, she spent many years bartending and made many lifelong friends along the way. She earned her associate’s ...