Obituaries

CAMILLE T. SIEDELMANN

With profound love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we celebrate the life of Camille T. (nee Proce) Siedelmann, 91, who passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026. A resident of Madison and former longtime resident of Delavan, Camille leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, family, music, and ...

NORMAN KENNETH SWANSON

Norman Kenneth Swanson, born June 22, 1932, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026. Norm was welcomed into the loving arms of God, where he was reunited with his parents, Russell and Mary Jane; his sons, Steve and Danny; his granddaughter, Amy; and many other beloved family members who preceded ...

DOROTHY RUNGE ASBOTH

Dorothy Runge Asboth, 70, of Burlington, passed away July 7, 2026, at her home with her husband at her side after a heroic 12-year battle with cancer. Born in Elkhorn on Nov. 22, 1955, she was the daughter of Orland and Marion (nee Siegrist) Runge. Dorothy was raised on her ...

RICHARD A. MARTIN

Richard A. Martin, 92, of Delavan, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at home. He was born in Darien on Oct. 19, 1933, to Morgan and Emma (Schwengels) Martin. Richard was united in marriage to Patricia Robinson on Feb. 5, 1954, at Delavan United Methodist Church in Delavan. Patricia ...

GRAHAM G. OLSON

Graham “Gus” G. Olson, 91, of Elkhorn, died peacefully at home on July 7, 2026, surrounded by his family. Gus was born in Chicago on May 26, 1935, the son of the late Graham and Edna (Moshier) Olson. He met Phyllis M. Greiner while attending Lawrence University. They were married ...

MARIE TERESA GRUETER

Marie Teresa Grueter, 97, of Port Orange, Florida, died June 29, 2026. Born July 28, 1928, in Chicago to Frank and Mary (nee Wojewodka) Kopczynski, she was the youngest of seven. She grew up on Chicago and attended St. Stanislaus Kostka Church and School. She was a member of the ...

GAIL PACHUCKI

Gail Pachucki, 87, of Madison and formerly of Waterford and Delavan, died June 24, 2026, at The Legacy at Noel Manor in Verona. Gail Frances DuFour was born on Nov. 19, 1938, the daughter of Frank and Ruby DuFour. She went to school at Milwaukee Washington High School. She received ...

JAMES MORAN, MD

James “Jim” Moran, MD, formerly of Burlington, died on Father’s Day in Truckee, California, one month after a diagnosis of metastatic cancer. Dr. Moran’s life was defined by his pioneering spirit, intellectual curiosity, and a remarkable willingness to eschew expectation and carve his own path. Dr. Moran was born in ...

LINDA J. NOLTZE

Linda J. Noltze, 78, of Elkhorn, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born on March 15, 1948, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Gene and Joyce (Hofmann) Hess. She was united in marriage to her loving husband, John Noltze on Sept ...

GENEVIEVE M. JENSEN

Genevieve M. Jensen, 84, of Twin Lakes, passed away peacefully at her home on June 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Genevieve was born on Sept. 19, 1941, in Burlington, the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Spieker) May. She spent her early life in Burlington where she ...

KAREN M. LOIS

Karen M. Lois, 50, of Waterford, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026 at her home. Born in Burlington on Nov. 12, 1975, Karen was the daughter of Stanley and Lucille (nee Martin) Lois. She spent her early life on the family farm in New Munster, before moving to Genoa City ...

WAYNE A. BECKMAN

Wayne A. Beckman, 82, passed away to eternal peace July 1, 2026. Wayne was born Sept. 15, 1943, to Melvin and Mildred (nee Crucious) Beckman, in Milwaukee. After graduating from Custer High School, he began working for Wisconsin Electric. While working over the road, he and his crew stopped daily ...

RAYMOND L. ZECHEL

Our beloved father, Raymond L. Zechel, was called home to heaven on June 25, 2026.  Born in Fort Atkinson, on May 20, 1932, Ray was a man of quiet character and unwavering Christian faith. From 1951 until 1953, during the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps, obtaining ...

WAYNE G. GRABOWSKI

Wayne G. Grabowski, 78, of Elkhorn, died on Wednesday July 1, 2026, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center of Elkhorn. Wayne was born on Sept. 19, 1947, son of the late George and Veronica (Zukowski) Grabowski. Wayne married Christine Kot on Oct. 23, 1981, and they shared 45 years and memories ...

DUANE A. DUESTERBECK

Duane A. Duesterbeck, 92, of Delavan, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Golden Years in Lake Geneva. Duane was born in on July 13, 1933 to Alvin and Dorothy (Burrow) Duesterbeck.  He was united in marriage to Evelyn Kelly on July 3, 1954 in Darien. She passed away ...

JANET M. STACEY

Janet M. Stacey, 74, of Rockland, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse after a brief but brutal battle with stomach cancer. Janet was born on July 9, 1951, in Elkhorn, to Herman N. and Bernice M. (Meyer) Thompson of Delavan.. She attended ...

JOSEPH MARKUS WESTCOTT

Joseph Markus Westcott passed on April 14, 2026. His daughter Tracy was at his side devoted to his home hospice care, ensuring his journey was exactly what he wished it to be. Joe was born in West Allis on Feb. 20, 1947, to his late parents, Maynard J. and Loretta ...

BONNIE K. LYNN

Bonnie K. Lynn, 90, of Elkhorn, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Gardens at Ridgestone. Bonnie was born on Nov. 11, 1935, the daughter of the late Grant and Mildred McMillin. She was united in marriage to Eugene E. Lynn on March 31, 1951, in Lake Geneva ...

PATRICIA R. HAWES

Patricia R. Hawes, 90, of Eagle, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at ProHealth Mukwonago Hospital. Pat was born on Nov. 13, 1935 at her family’s home in Eagle, the same home that her son and daughter-in-law live in today. As the third daughter of Forest and Alida ...

PASTOR DAVID K. ROWLAND

Pastor David K. Rowland, 78, of Fontana, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20, 2026. He was born in Provo, Utah, on March 9, 1948, the son of Kenneth H. and Ruby (Radic) Rowland. Dave was raised in Ohio and graduated from Columbiana High School in 1966. He continued his ...

JEFFREY WARREN RANKER

Jeffrey Warren Ranker, born on April 14, 1967, in Burlington, passed away on June 14, 2026, in Lyons. His life was marked by dedication to both his profession and his passions, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew him. Jeff was deeply committed to his work as a heavy ...

SUSAN ROTHERY McKEEGAN GUINN

Susan Rothery McKeegan Guinn passed away peacefully June 17, 2026. Born July 1, 1946 in Sacramento, Susan grew up in a military family and lived in many places in the United States as well as Germany. She learned early the gift of hospitality and the ability to connect with others ...

GAIL Y. EARLE

Gail Y. Earle, 79, of Delavan, passed away at Lakeland Medical in Elkhorn on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Born in Chicago on Oct. 31, 1946, Gail moved around with her family before settling in Pewaukee. She attended UW-Whitewater and married Dennis Earle in 1967. They moved to Delavan in 1971, ...

MARK E. MAGNUSON

Mark E. Magnuson, 80, of Wind Lake, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026. Mark was born on Jan. 17, 1946, in South Milwaukee to the late Harry and Gunhild (Nelson) Magnuson. On Oct. 21, 1967, Mark married the love of his life, Nadine Obernovich, at Norway Lutheran Church in ...