Obituaries

Sep 4, 2018

Kenneth Earnest Neal, Sr. 71 currently of Lake Geneva,Wi died at his daughters home in Lake Geneva on Sept 4, 2018 with a long illness. Kenneth was born Feb. 28, 1947 in Illinois the son of the Earnest Day and Nellie Neal. He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving in Viet Nam. He worked with various school districts...

Sep 3, 2018

Marjorie A. Peterson, 55, passed away at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center on Monday, September 3, 2018. Margie worked as a flight attendant and was a waitress in the Lake Geneva area. She had a great love of animals and was a volunteer at an animal shelter walking dogs. She cared very deeply for her family and friends. She is...

Sep 2, 2018

Kathryn J. Haaland-Hague, 66 of Genoa City, WI passed away at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Sunday, September 2, 2018. She was born March 8, 1952 in the state of New York. In so many ways, Kathryn's infectious personality was always in evidence everywhere she went. Serving as a United Airlines Flight Attendant for over 22...

Aug 31, 2018

John Patrick Regester, 68, peacefully passed away August 31, 2018 in Lake Geneva, WI. John was born October 28, 1949 to Robert and Mary (Anderson) Regester in Oak Park, Illinois. He graduated from Delavan-Darien High School. He married his longtime sweetheart, Linda Bokina, on October 16, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois. He was blessed with five daughters, Rhonda (Bob Winters),...

Aug 29, 2018

Jeanette M. Brearley(Nee Kreckler) Passed to Eternal Life on Wednesday August 29, 2018, age 89 years. Devoted wife of the late Denis. Loving mother of Barbara Luckett, the late Mark (Susan), the late Thomas (Debbie) and Mary (Robert) Dettman. Dear grandma of Cory (Jackie) Brearley, Serena Luckett, Terrance and Marcus Frehr. Sister of the late Arlene (Alvin) Rudy, Raymond...

Aug 28, 2018

Joyce (Joy) LaVonne Papenfus, age 94, passed away at the Artisan Senior Living Center in Lake Geneva, WI, on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Joy was born on December 31, 1923, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, to Edith and Irving Welkos. She grew up south of Elkhorn on a little farm with one older sibling, Val. Growing up Joy went to Jackson...

Aug 28, 2018

Maria Alicia Torres Aranda, age 52 of Lake Geneva, WI passed away to eternal life at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Steinke-Lazarczyk Funeral Home (515 Center St, Lake Geneva) from 3 to 9 p.m. with a service at 7 p.m....

Aug 28, 2018

Franklin J. Calkins, age 92 longtime resident of Lake Geneva, WI and formerly of Newberry, MI passed away at Arbor Village in Lake Geneva, WI on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Frank was born August 25, 1926 in McMillan Township, MI. He was the devoted husband of the late Fern Lily Calkins (nee Verrett) and the late Janis Calkins (nee...

Aug 19, 2018

Charlean Blood, age 93 of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and Naples, Florida passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at her home in Lake Geneva. Private graveside service was held at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Lake Geneva on Friday, August 24, 2018. Steinke-Lazarczyk Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is proudly serving the Blood Family. Service...

Aug 12, 2018

---------- Isabel Elodia (Ramen) Rodriguez of Poplar Grove was called home August 12, 2018. Born November 7, 1952 in Encinal, Texas, Isabel is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, Elias; sons Rogelio (Roy) and Jose (Joe); grandchildren Cody, Antonio, Jose, Gabriella, Tanner, and Isabella; brothers Rafa, Fefi, and Alfredo; sisters Leandra and Rafaela. A long time resident...

Aug 10, 2018

Patricia A Holden, 65, Lake Geneva, passed away August 10, 2018 at home. Pat was a loving wife, devoted mother of 3, a doting grandmother of 5, and a caring friend and sister of many others. Pat was an avid gardener, a lover of nature and animals, and took pride in all of her beautiful flower gardens and many...

Aug 5, 2018

David John Matson passed away peacefully in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sunday, August 5, 2018. His family was by his side. David was born in Walworth County on March 22, 1957. He grew up in Delavan with his two brothers, Paul and Jim. His parents, Jerome and Dorothy, built a home on the corner of Borg Road and North Shore...

Aug 4, 2018

Rigoberto Nova-Morales, age 18 of Delavan, WI passed away to eternal life unexpectedly on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI. A visitation for Rigoberto will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at the Steinke-Lazarczyk Funeral Home (515 Center St, Lake Geneva) from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Aug 4, 2018

Catherine (Kay) Cross, age 79 of Darien, WI passed away to eternal life at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Catherine was born December 10, 1938 in Delavan, WI daughter of the late John Walter and Rachel (Smith) McSweeney. She married Leonard Cross on July 16, 1960 at St. Andrews Church in Delavan,...

Aug 4, 2018

Antonina, "Toni" Gignac, age 95, one week shy of 96 years old, passed away on Saturday, August 4th at Rosewood Manor, Delavan WI. She was born on August 11, 1922 in San Francisco, California to Sabastino and Francisa (Leona) Scardacci. Her parents were both from Italy. She was lovingly named Toni, by her late husband, Alfred Gignac, whom she...

Aug 4, 2018

James J. Vavra, Jr., age 78 longtime resident of Geneva Township, WI passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at his residence. James was born April 9, 1940 in Elkhorn, WI, the son of the late James and Mavis (McGee) Vavra. He married Linda Lauritzen on November 29, 1969 at the Como Community Church. James was employed at American...

Jul 30, 2018

Jul 23, 2018

Jack Henning, age 77 of Darien, WI passed away at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI on Monday July 23, 2018. He was born on April 11, 1941 to Raymond and Nellie Henning. Jack worked on the family farm with his father and brother Bill for many years. He had a deep love for the farmland he worked and the...

Jul 23, 2018

Dale E. Mullin, age 63 of Twin Lakes, WI died Monday, July 23, 2018 at Geneva Lake Manor in Lake Geneva, WI. Private Services were held at the funeral home. Steinke-Lazarczyk Funeral Home and Cremation Services is proudly serving the family of Dale Mullin.

Jul 21, 2018

Earl T. Blummer, age 62 of Delavan, WI died at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI on Saturday, July 21, 2018. A gathering of friends will be held at a later date. Betzer funeral Home and Cremation Services of Delavan, WI is serving the Blummer family.