Obituaries

Joan Susan Jacobsen passed away peacefully at the Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove on Feb. 7, 2026, at the age of 95. Joan was born on Aug. 27, 1930 in Chicago, and in later years, made her home in Twin Lakes. Joan's early education culminated in her graduation ...

Elizabeth “Liz” J. Snider, 83, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. Elizabeth was born on April 6, 1942, in Waukesha, to Harold and Leona (Wagner) Orchard. She was raised on her family farm in Dousman and graduated from Palmyra ...

Phyllis Ann “Rickie” Giorno, 84, of Whitewater, passed away suddenly Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in her home. Phyllis was born June 1, 1941, in Kenosha, the daughter of the late Elton and Beatrice (Drysdale) Richter. In October of 1961, she married her soul mate John Giorno, who preceded her in ...

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 ...

Doris Malchine went home to Heaven on Monday, March 2, 2026 at the age of 92. Visitation will be held 4 until 6 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Norway Lutheran Church, 6321 Heg Park Road in Wind Lake. Visitation will continue at the church from 9 until 10:45 ...

Jeanne Marie Lawlor, 78, was born in Elkhorn on Oct. 28, 1947, and passed away on Feb. 24, 2026, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn after a sudden unexpected medical event at home. Jeanne was the third of nine children born to Harlow and Iris (nee Williams) Leonard. She ...

Richard William Casper, 79, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Feb. 14, 2026. Dick was born in Wauwatosa on Nov. 7, 1946, to William and Virginia (Kukla) Casper. He spent his childhood roaming the woods and lakes of Wisconsin. Dick joined the Air Force after graduating from ...

Lloyd Ray Frye, 92, of Burlington and formerly of Rochester, passed away peacefully to eternal life on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Lloyd was born on Feb. 23, 1933 in La Farge, son of the late Ray and Sarah (Hopkins) Frye. Growing up he attended the Ontario High School and continued ...

Corrine Susan Martin, 82, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Feb. 14, 2026, at Aurora Hospital in Burlington, surrounded by family. Corrine was born on May 18, 1943, to Charles and Eva Lutter in Kenosha. She grew up in Kenosha and graduated from Bradford High School. While raising her children ...

Mary “Ginger” Mayer, 90, passed away peacefully on Feb. 18, 2026. Born May 19, 1935, in Fargo, North Dakota, Ginger spent her early years in Minnesota until her family moved to Wisconsin. Ginger met Douglas Mayer, the love of her life, and was married in 1955. She and Doug settled ...

Steven R. Wassel, 71, longtime resident of Delavan, passed away on Feb. 15, 2026, at his residence. A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Spring Grove Cemetery in Delavan. Please meet at cemetery. Lazarczyk Family Funeral Homes of Delavan and Lake Geneva ...

Shirley M. Pearce, 99, of Burlington, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 at Elder Care Cottages in Waterford. Born in Burlington on Nov. 14, 1926, Shirley was the daughter of Raymond and Lucille (nee McCormack) McDonald. She graduated from Burlington High School and then attended and graduated from Cosmetology School ...

Doris Clausius Mosser of Fontana and formerly of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on Feb. 16, 2026, due to complications from a fall. Doris was born on April 30, 1939, to Dr. Gerhard Clausius and Ella (nee Carlson) Clausius in Belvidere, Illinois. Doris, her twin brother Donald and older brother Gerry ...

Erma Jean Young, 94, formerly of Elkhorn, passed away peacefully at Library Terrace Assisted Living in Kenosha on Feb. 17, 2026. Most knew her as Jean, but she was Erma Jean to the Bierma side of the family. She was the daughter of the late Dick D. and Nellie Viola ...

Alan F. Turner, 84, of Sullivan, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at his home. Al was born on Dec. 20, 1941, in Milwaukee, the son of George and Ada (Ewins) Turner. He grew up in the Palmyra area and graduated from Palmyra High School. Al worked as a ...

Harry McDonald “Don” Shunk, 92, of Walworth, passed away peacefully at Vintage on the Ponds in Delavan, on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. He was born on Dec. 14, 1933 in Rockford, Illinois, son of Harry and Blanche (McDonald) Shunk.                  An avid outdoorsman, Don enjoyed hunting and fishing. While a ...

Ronald Sven Nyman of Fontana, beloved husband of Rita, passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. Ron was the loving father of Eric (Margaret Labus) and adoring grandfather of Emme and Andrew. Ron was born on Christmas Day, 1946 to Sven and Vivian ...

Deborah Marie Schwaan, 66, of Delavan and formerly of Williams Bay, passed to eternal life on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. Deborah was born on July 19, 1959, in Chicago, to the late Robert and Doris (nee Walecka) Schwaan. She was a server for over 25 ...

Carol Jean Morrical, 86, of Stephenson, Michigan, and formerly of Waterford, passed away at home on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 surrounded by her family. Carol Jean Hetue was born on Nov. 2, 1939 in Oconto to Octave and Bertha (Shallow) Hetue. She married William D. Morrical on Dec. 23, 1961 ...

Michelle Marie Sipula, born on June 22, 1971, passed away on Feb. 6, 2026, at the age of 54. A resident of Ashland, Virginia, Michelle was a dedicated and accomplished individual who made significant contributions in her professional and personal life. She worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative with Nufactor/FFF ...

Terry David Williams, also known as "Ace", 81, passed away peacefully on Dec. 18, 2025 in East Troy. He was born on July 24, 1944 in Milwaukee, to Bill and Elanor Williams. He was a proud resident of Palmyra and was a 1962 graduate of Palmyra High School. He later ...

Anna Marie Gerlach, 85, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 at her home with her loving family at her bedside. Anna Marie was born in Whitewater on Oct. 10, 1940, the daughter of Martin and Marion (Langen) Valentine. She grew up in Whitewater and graduated from ...

Joy A. Davis went home to the Lord on Dec. 5, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Waukesha on Feb. 28, 1933 to Wayne H. and Ethel M. Nicks and grew up in Wales. Joy was the beloved wife of 66 years to ...

Edward J. Rauls, 74, of Eagle, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 at his home. Ed was born on May 10, 1951 in Milwaukee, the son of Howard and Carol (Kronforst) Rauls. He grew up in the Milwaukee area and was a 1969 graduate of Casimir Pulaski High ...