Obituaries

Jun 24, 2016

Lorraine A. Petersen, age 97, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2016. She was born on November 17, 1918, Daughter of the late Emil and Agnes Jung. On June 1, 1946 she married Melvin Petersen, the love of her life. He preceded her in death after 62 wonderful years of marriage on December 7,...

Jun 22, 2016

Rita M. Leahy 81, Lake Geneva, died Wednesday June 22, 2016 at the Aurora Hospital, Burlington. Rita was born February 12, 1935 in Mauston, Wi. the daughter ofJames & Emma Feldbruegge Powers. United in marriage to John F.LeahyJune 15, 1957 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Mauston, Wi. John preceded her in death Nov. 16,1997. Rita was a member of...

Jun 20, 2016

Melvin Adolph Derge, 65, of Richmond Twsp., Delavan died at Willowfield Nursing Home on June 20, 2016 after a short illness. Melvin was born March 8, 1951 in Hustiford, Wisconsin the son of Alvin Frank Derge and Henerietta Elsie Scholle. Melvin worked in the auto parts industry all his working life. He is survived by one brother, Gerald Derge...

Jun 14, 2016

Doris Belle Hanny, 96, was born on December 8, 1919, in Dexterville, Wisconsin. She was the fifth of nine children born to Edward J. and Lucy Pinney Keenan.She graduated from Pittsville HIgh School in 1937 and moved to Elkhorn soon after, where she met her future husband. On April 21, 1939, in the parsonnage of the First Congregational Church,...

Jun 11, 2016

Visitation Saturday, June 25th, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pmService Information Saturday, June 25th, 2016 4:00pm

Jun 10, 2016

Visitation Friday, June 17th, 2016 12:00pm - 2:00pmService Information Friday, June 17th, 2016 2:00pm

Jun 7, 2016

Gunnar E. Peterson was surrounded by his children as he passed away on June 7, 2016 at his home in Hudson, WI. Gunnar grew up in Lake Geneva and married his high school classmate, Irene Jacobson. He was proud of his service as an Air Force navigator on a B-24 during World War II. He was a commercial artist...

Jun 6, 2016

Laurie V. Holtan 85, Linn Township, passed away June 6, 2016 at her residence. Laurie was born Dec. 21, 1930 in Elkhorn, WI. the daughter of Lester & Ann Kutz Crisman. United in marriage to Robert A. Holtan June 8, 1957 in Lake Geneva, WI. and he passed away Nov. 23, 2008. Member of Calvary Community Church, Williams Bay,...

Jun 2, 2016

Marsha M. Wendland 69, Zenda, WI. died Thursday June 2, 2016 at her residence. Marsha was born July 6, 1946 in Chicago, IL. the daughter of John & Lillian Dedina Mucka. United in marriage to Wayne F. Wendland Aug . 22, 1964 in Chicago, IL. and he preceded her in death June 29, 1992. Surviving is a daughter Sherri...

Jun 2, 2016

Ruth M. Budill,87,Lake Como, WI. died Thursday June 2, 2016 at her residence. Ruth was born May 24, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI. the daughter of Mr. Riely and Hattie Young. United in marriage to Herbert Budill January 31, 1948 in Chicago, IL> and he preceded her in death December 29, 2012. Surviving are two daughters, Kathy Perez of Chicago,...

May 25, 2016

Barbara Mae Sullivan, 80, of Delavan Lake died peacefully at her lake home on Wednesday, May 26, 2016 surrounded by her family. Barb was born June 15, 1935 in Rockville, Indiana the daughter of Harold Lee Rooksberry and Ruby Faye Turner. She worked at the St. Ambrose College Library in Dubuque, Iowa where she met and later married Robert...

May 21, 2016

Service Information Friday, May 27th, 2016 1:30pm, Linn-Hebron Cemetery Hebron, IL Details: Service Extra Info Graveside services

May 21, 2016

Jim 62 of Delavan, WI. Son of the late Robert and Dorothy I Gribben (Sirb), Husband to Joanne Gribben and father to their 3 sons Michael, Matthew, and Sean. Brother to Robert Gribben; wife Deborah. Formerly employed at Berwyn Police Department 1981-1988 and Burlington Police Department 1988-1990. Then worked at Medix Ambulance and Delavan Rescue Squad - Dispatching for...

May 14, 2016

Richard "Dick" D. Korpela, 78, formerly of Delavan, late of Kenosha, passed away peacefully, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Hospitality Nursing and Rehab. He was born on November 25, 1937 to the late Sulo and Laila (Ollie) Korpela in Hurley. He was educated in the schools of Hurley. He attended a vocational school in Wausau to be a draftsman....

May 14, 2016

Cornelia (Connie) Clement, age 91, passed away May14, 2016 at Kindred Hearts of Elkhorn. She was born February 7, 1925 in Wassenaar, The Netherlands, Europe to Hein & Anna Bayer. She married Harry Clement on January17,1951. They immigrated to the United States on December 10, 1953. Harry and Connie lived in many cities in Wisconsin, ending in Delavan, Connie...

May 9, 2016

Anton J. Uehlien 71, Pell Lake, died Monday May 9, 2016 at his residence. Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 P M Saturday May 21, 2016 at the Steinke Funeral Home, Lake Geneva, WI, with Fr. Jim Schuerman of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to time of Service. For...

May 8, 2016

Irene F. Merkel 92, Lake Geneva, WI. died Sunday May 8, 2016 at the Geneva Lakes Manor Nursing Home, Lake Geneva. A Family Gathering will be held at Irene's daughter home at a later date in Palatine, IL. Steinke Funeral Home, Lake Geneva is assisting the family with the arrangements. For on line obituary & guest registry, go to...

Apr 30, 2016

Stephen T. Murrin, 59, of Williams Bay passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at his residence. He was born February 24, 1957 in Chicago. He is the son of Edward T.and Marian Esbrook Murrin. United in marriage to Darlene K. Berhow on November 24, 1979 in Las Vegas, NV. Member of the fraternal order of police of the Chicago...

Apr 27, 2016

Apr 26, 2016

Rose Marie Stern, 89, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn, Wi. She was married for 68 years to Ralph E. Stern. They lived in Lyons, Wi. for 57 years where they raised three children. Rose was a very devoted wife and mother. She gave selflessly to the church in Lyons,...