Obituaries

Richard E. "Dick" Zubrod, 87, of Elkhorn, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He was born on Nov. 23, 1937, to the late Albert F. and Jeanette A. (nee Young) Zubrod. Richard proudly served in the United States Army National Guard, 126 Field Artillery Battalion, 32nd ...

David P. Filter, 61, of Lake Geneva, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 12, 2025. The son of Donald and Rosalee (VanAntwerp) Filter, David was born on Oct. 15, 1963, in Milwaukee. He grew up in Elkhorn, graduating from Elkhorn High School. On Dec. 8, 1984, Dave was united in ...

Barbara Ann Biagi, 89, of Elkhorn, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, March 30, 2025 with her children by her side. Barbara was born on July 24, 1935, in Chicago, the daughter of the late Theodore and Eleanor (Hughes) Beck. She grew up in Chicago attending Our Lady of ...

Doris R. Rielly, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on 18, 1945, in Delavan, Doris lived a vibrant life filled with love, warmth, and a passion for family, home, and animals. She graduated from Delavan-Darien High ...

Charlotte Pauline Grether, of Delavan, loving daughter of Elaine and Chester Carlson was born March 20, 1929 and passed away Dec. 23, 2024 at the age of 95. Charlotte married Harley Seuser and later Deane Grether. Charlotte and Harley had four children Suzanne (David) Loft, Jon (Nancy, Jan) Seuser, Jeffrey ...

Edward E. Andres was born July 23, 1967 in Twin Lakes and was born to eternal life Feb. 22, 2025 in Carrollton, Texas. Edward is survived by his parents, Ernest and Barbara (nee Shannon) Andres, his sister, Diane (Michael) Ticha, and nephews Jared and Jackson Ticha, all of Twin Lakes.  ...

Mary Louise Connor, 89, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe. She was born on June 15, 1935 to Sydney and Cora Hoberg and grew up in a rural southern Minnesota farming community. She graduated from Butterfield High School and married Richard "Dick" ...

Peter M. Leach, 71, of Kansasville, passed away on May 19, 2025, at his home. A celebration of Peter's life will be held on May 30, 2025, at Integrity Celebration Center, 2789 Browns Lake Dr., Burlington. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. until the time of an open mic ...

Lucille "Lulu" Kietzer, 104, took the hand of Jesus and went with him to her heavenly home on May 10, 2025. Lulu was born in Chicago on April 28, 1921. She married Guy Magliano on April 24, 1948. Guy died in 1951. Lulu married Edmund Kietzer on May 21, 1967 ...

John Edward Wambach passed away on May 12, 2025, after a brave and inspiring battle with ALS. He was at home, surrounded by the people who he loved most. In true John fashion, he wrote a lot of this obituary himself—his way of getting in one last word and sending ...

Christine Helen George, 74, of Burlington, passed away peacefully of Alzheimer’s on May 6, 2025, at Vitas Healthcare in West Allis. Christine was born on June 23, 1950, to Edward and Audrey (nee Wilson) Hensel in the same town she would call home for her entire life. She was a ...

Jerome W. Hefty Sr., of Burlington, joined his family in heaven on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Jerome was born on June 17, 1943, the 13th of 14 children to Peter and Sophia (Mikula) Hefty. He attended Burlington schools and joined the U.S. Air Force during the Viet Nam conflict and ...

Mary L. Hoefert, 80, of Delavan, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Mary was born on Aug. 4, 1944 in Black Earth, to Wilbert and Louise (Packer) Reuter. She married Allen Hoefert in August of 2001 in Elkhorn. He preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 2023. Mary was ...

John Francis Rayniak, Jr., 75, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha. John was born July 16, 1949, in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of the late John and Irene Rayniak, living in Schiller Park, Illinois, before settling in Salem in 1976 ...

Dorothy M. Wiechert, 96, of Amherst, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Bethany Home in Waupaca. Born in Burlington on July 10, 1928, she was the daughter of Harold and Linda (nee Smith) Sheard. On July 7, 1947 at St. Charles Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to ...

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Dr. Joseph Carmen Morganelli, DDS, a beloved husband, father, mentor, and friend, who peacefully joined his heavenly Father on April 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 84. Joseph dedicated his life to the service of others through his extraordinary ...

Ronald L. Ullrich, 76, of Burlington, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at his home. Born in Chicago on April 27, 1948, Ron was the son of LeRoy and Hazel (nee Marciniak) Ullrich. His early life was spent in Oak Law, Illinois. On April 2, 2022 in Burlington, he was ...

Kathlyn Mary Rex passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Kathlyn was born in Walworth County on May 26, 1941, the daughter of Felix ”Pep” and Mary (Jansky) Brickner. She attended St. Joseph’s Grade School and St. Mary’s High School. On Sept. 9, 1961 she was united in marriage to ...

Robert Andrae Mischka of Whitewater died at home April 13, 2025. He was born in Milwaukee on Oct. 31, 1934 to Zaner and Helen (Burrill) Mischka. He attended Burlington High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison in 1956 with a BBA degree in accounting. Robert married ...

Larry L. Lhotka, 71, of Waterford, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in West Bend on June 16, 1953, Larry was the son of Joseph and Doris (nee Koenig) Lhotka. He spent his life in Burlington, where he graduated from Burlington High ...

Jerry Ronald Klobuchar, 87, passed away on April 18, 2025. While he spent most of his adult life in Burlington, he had recently relocated to River Forest, Illinois, to live with family. Born on May 26, 1937, in Virginia, Minnesota, to Joseph Klobuchar and Ethel Sund, Jerry split his childhood ...

Donald “Don” L. Kerkman, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Pine Brook Pointe. Born in Burlington, Don was the fourth of nine children to Michael B. and Mary A. (nee Uhen) Kerkman. Burlington remained his cherished home for his entire life. On May 2, 1959, Don ...

Robert "Bob" Edwin Gerber, 72, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025 at home surrounded by the love and support of his family. Bob was born on June 2, 1952, in Racine. He lived in Crestview and graduated from Horlick High in 1972. Bob was a hardworking and ...

Raymond Gerard Andres, 85, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025. Ray was born Feb. 1, 1940, to Alphons and Elisabeth (Popp) Andres. He graduated from Pius XI High School and attended the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and Milwaukee School of Engineering. He served in the U.S. Navy as an ...