Obituaries

Theresa A. Needham, of Mukwonago and formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Dec. 26, 2025, at the age of 64. Theresa was the loving and devoted wife of Patrick Needham of 39 years; proud mother of Alexander and Nicholas Needham; and caring sister ...

Jane “Jayne” M. Hagen, 70, of Elkhorn, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. She was born on July 29, 1955, in Elkhorn, the daughter of the late Orvin “Bud” and Mary Ann (Lackas) Bromeland. She was united in marriage to her loving husband, Ronald Hagen, on Feb. 20, 2000 ...

Lauren Robert Asplund, of Walworth, passed away at age 94 on Dec. 22, 2025, at Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Lauren was born in Chicago on March 30, 1931. Lauren was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Asplund, and his son David Asplund, both of whom died in ...

Grace Helen Churchill, 98, of Walworth, passed away peacefully on Dec. 19, 2025. Born on July 20, 1927, in Burlington, to August and Irma (Voelz) Voltz, Grace lived a life marked by resilience, kindness, and service. Growing up during the Great Depression, Grace developed the strength and work ethic that ...

Karen D. McKusker, 47, of Burlington, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center. Born in Marengo, Iowa on Dec. 13, 1978, she was the daughter of James and Donna (nee Voss) McKusker. Her early life was spent in Marengo. She lived in Burlington since 1992, ...

James "Jim" L. Vos, 88, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. James Lawrence Vos was born on Sept. 25, 1937, to Carroll “Cak” and Violet Vos. He was the oldest of three boys and a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, where he proudly earned three varsity letters in ...

Richard Francis Wieners, 86, peacefully passed away in his home on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong resident of Burlington, Richard was born on July 2, 1939, to parents Fred H. and Mabel C. (nee Ketterhagen) Wieners. He was educated at St. Mary’s Grade School ...

John E. Hoffman, 90, of Elkhorn, died at home on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. John was born on May 28, 1935, the son of the late John and Goldie (Milbrown) Hoffman. He married Marian Milarch on March 17, 1956, in Fox Lake, Wisconsin. John was a proud veteran of the ...

Mary Ellyn Balestrieri, 93, of Elkhorn, died peacefully on Sunday Dec. 7, 2025, at Lakeland Health Care Center of Elkhorn. Born on Jan. 10, 1932, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee, Mary was the daughter of the late Archibald and Eleanor (Cudahy) O’Connor of Wauwatosa. Mary was a 1953 graduate ...

Louis Liburdi, Jr., of Palmyra, passed away on Dec. 12, 2025. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve, and he spent a long career as a fully credentialed Heating and Air Conditioning Technician. Much of his spare time was spent on oval tracks in the Midwest, racing his stock car ...

Bruce W. “Butch” Wendt, 85, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Burlington on Oct. 28, 1940, he was the youngest son of Gordon H. and Anita (nee Benning) Wendt. His early life was spent on the family ...

Cynthia Jane “Cindy” (nee Preston) Blaschke, 86, passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. Born on Aug. 23, 1939, in Sparta, she lived a full and meaningful life marked by warmth and an unwavering devotion to those around her. Cindy was raised in Alma Center and graduated ...

Judith Ann Ninedorf, 84, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 at Vero Beach Care Center. Judith was born on Sept. 15, 1941, in Portland, the daughter of Harold and Celia (Schenck) McGovern. She was united in marriage to Franklin Ninedorf on March 15, 1958 ...

Thomas E. Karls, of Richmond, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Dec. 8, 2025. He was born on Sept. 1, 1942, in Waukegan, Illinois, and remained a proud, lifelong resident of Richmond. Tom had a deep appreciation for all things mechanical and outdoors. He loved auto racing and could often be ...

Ronald Lee Rasmusson of Waterford, was born March 15, 1935 to Edward and Astrid Rasmusson in Ransom County, North Dakota, and died Dec. 9, 2025 at Angels Grace Hospice. He will be missed dearly by his wife, family, and friends. Ron "Ronnie" grew up and lived in Ransom and LaMoure ...

Joan H. Ness, 69, of East Dubuque, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 at home surrounded by family members. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, Dec 15, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in East Dubuque with Fr. Bosco Aruldoss officiating. Burial followed at Linwood ...

Frank Steven Bogyos, 98, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at Pinebrook Pointe in Burlington, just shy of his 99th birthday. He was born in Racine on Dec. 31, 1926, the fourth of five children and the only son of the late Frank and Julia (nee Gulyas) Bogyos. Frank ...

George H. Mroch, 81, of Delavan, passed away on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice. George was born in La Crosse on May 30, 1944, to William and Florence (nee Wettstein) Mroch. He married Constance M. Shuda on April 16, 1966, in La Crosse. George retired after ...

MaryEllen “Mary” Spitz, 76, passed away at Seasons of Life Hospice House Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on Dec. 3, 1948, in Elkhorn, to parents Dave and Vicky Sturtevant. She attended Delavan-Darien High School, where she graduated as valedictorian, and went on to earn ...

Laverne R. Friesema, 95, of Lake Geneva passed away on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at Vintage on the Ponds in Delavan. She was born in South Dakota on Feb. 15, 1930 to John and Elizabeth (Kuiper) Logterman. She is the last of the John Logterman family. Laverne was a member ...

Marilyn A. Anderson Ahler, 90, of Lyons, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025 at her home. Born in Milwaukee on March 5, 1935, she was the daughter of Stanley and Eleanor (Sabinash) Prusinski. Marilyn graduated from St. Mary’s College in 1957, received her bachelor’s degree from Alverno College and her ...

Charles A. “Charlie” “Chuck” “Woodchuck” McKay, died at the age of 66, on Nov. 26, 2025. He was born in Hancock, Michigan, on July 1, 1959. He attended Bigfoot High School from 1974 to 1977. He lived the majority of his life in Walworth County. However, he did move to ...

Alan S. Ragio, 77, passed away Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at Prohealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of Alan’s life will take place on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Integrity Celebrations Center, 2789 Browns Lake Drive, Burlington. There will be an open house visitation from ...

Leroy Clarence Gyger, 85, of Trevor, went home to heaven on Nov. 27, 2025, at Sage Meadow in Lake Geneva, after suffering from Parkinson’s disease and other health issues for the past three years. He was born in Antioch, on Aug. 23, 1940, to Floyd Sr. and Helen (Cramer) Gyger ...