Obituaries

May 11, 2026

Wayne Arthur Vorpagel went home to rest on May 11th, 2026, after 85 years of bringing joy and happiness to this world. Wayne was officially born very early in the morning of April 2nd, 1941, though his family always suspected the doctor had been bribed to keep his birthday off April Fools' Day. He grew up on the farm and...

May 2, 2026

Joseph Miglieri, Sr., (Joe). Joe is survived by his beloved partner of 30 years, Lynne Burke. He was the Loving father of Leonard (Amanda) Miglieri, Frank Miglieri, Joseph (Tanya) Miglieri, Jr., Michael Burda, & Christopher Pierce. He was Grandfather to Marcus Miglieri, Payton Miglieri, RyAnn Miglieri, Emma Burda, & Joseph Miglieri III. Loving son of the late Millianne Murphy, and...

May 2, 2026

Elizabeth Marie Knack

January 28, 1951 – May 2, 2026

Elizabeth Marie Knack, known affectionately by all as "Marie," passed away peacefully in her home on May 2, 2026, in Williams Bay, WI, at the age of 75.

Born on January 28, 1951, in Elkhorn, WI, to the late Russell and Betty Alberth, Marie grew up in Delavan, WI, a community she called...

Apr 30, 2026

Heaven welcomed Jerelyn Ann Seeley (nee Reib) on April 30, 2026. Jerelyn was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 22, 1951. She was 74 years “young.” Jerelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Allen, and her parents Walter and Nikki Reib along with many beloved family members.Although Jerelyn held many career positions, she was most proud...

Apr 28, 2026

Catherine Violet Lantz, age 88, a longtime resident of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Oak Park Place in Burlington, Wisconsin.

Catherine was born on February 24, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Philip and Violet Quartana. On November 26, 1979, she married Ronald E. Lantz at Trinity Lutheran Church in...

Apr 24, 2026

M.A., M.Div., LCPC/LPC-Supervisor, D. Min. candidate.

Timothy “Timmy” Allan Hanks, age 68, entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday, April 24th, 2026. He was born on April 4th, 1958, as the beloved and only son of Rex L. and Waltraud I. Hanks.

He had many accomplishments throughout his life where he made a true & lasting impact. Timmy was the...

Apr 7, 2026

Joyce was born July 17, 1922 in a bedroom with a window open to the apple orchard outside. She was born in her parents farm home near Caldwell, Wisconsin, and was given the name Ramona Joyce Boelter, but went by the name Joyce. She was the youngest of four; her sister Muriel and her brothers Laurel and Raymond were much...

Apr 3, 2026

James A. “Buggs” Peterson Sr. Age 75 years. Resident of Pell Lake, WI. Passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at his residence. Buggs was born on February 11, 1951 in Burlington, WI to the late Reuben and Jeannette “Jay” (nee Brooks) Peterson. Buggs was a loving and wonderful father, he was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing,...

Apr 2, 2026

George E. Mitchell Sr., 88, of Lake Ivanhoe, passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2026.

Born April 11, 1937, in Meridian, Mississippi, George was the beloved son of Annie B. and Louis Mitchell and the second of nine children. At the age of 17, he left Meridian for Oak Grove, Louisiana, where he began building a life centered on...

Mar 30, 2026

Richard A. Lindberg, 83 years old of Walworth, WI passed away Monday, March 30, 2026. He was born March 9, 1943 to the late Evert and Verna (Schmiekel) Lindberg in Burlington, WI. 

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at First Lutheran Church 1101 Logan St. Lake Geneva, WI 53147. Interment with military honors to immediately follow...

Mar 30, 2026

Anderson, Roberta “Bobbi” Mae (nee Maas) age 99 years. Passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Lakeland Health Care Center. Roberta was born on May 22, 1926, in Elkhorn to the late Edward and Elise (Amborn) Maas. She married Eugene “Andy” Anderson on June 25, 1949, in Lake Geneva, WI and he preceded her in death on July 23,...

Mar 26, 2026

Phyllis C. Harmon (nee Light) age 92 years. Resident of Elkhorn, WI. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Phyllis was born on December 4, 1933, in Newton County, Indiana to the late Alvia and Pearl (nee Larkins) Light. She married the late John Edward Harmon on June 30, 1951, in Manteno, Kankakee County, IL. Phylis was a 25+...

Mar 25, 2026

James Stanley Tenhagen, 82, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026 at Lakeland

Hospital, Elkhorn, WI. Jim was born on March 30, 1943 in Burlington, WI and spent his young

life on the family’s dairy farm just east of Burlington. His life was full of fun and resourceful

solutions to life, work and family/friends. He was always up for an adventure. Jim’s hobbies

included:...

Mar 21, 2026

Mar 20, 2026

Leonardo “Leo” Martinez Cortes, 34 years old of Lake Geneva, WI passed away Friday, March 20, 2026. He was born April 2, 1991 to Leonor Martinez Gregorio and Sofia Cortes Jimenez in Mexico. Leo was extremely smart, often known for his creation of robots and virtual games. He enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was fishing, skateboarding, snowmobiling, or sitting by...

Mar 14, 2026

Eunice J. Rankin, age 74 years. Resident of Lake Geneva and formerly of Hartland, WI. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026. She was born on September 26, 1951, in Burlington, WI to Ludwig and Mildred (nee Henningfield) Halbach. She married David Rankin on April 10, 1976, and he preceded her in death on November 10, 2015. Eunice grew...

Mar 14, 2026

Memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Lazarczyk Family Funeral Home-Lake Geneva (515 Center Street) from 12:30-1PM with funeral services at 1PM. Private Interment

Mar 14, 2026

Private Services have been held

Mar 14, 2026

John B. “Jack” Freund, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, surrounded by his family

He was born on August 1, 1936, in McHenry County IL, to Ben and Berniece Freund. He was raised in Delavan, WI, attending Saint Patrick’s parochial elementary and then graduating from Delavan High School. He maintained strong roots in Delavan throughout his...

Mar 11, 2026

Private services will be held