All Obituaries

Mary Ann Hobbs, 89, originally from Lake Geneva, and currently residing at Vintage on the Ponds, Delavan, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn. Mary Ann was born in Williams Bay, Wisconsin on November 13th, 1930.  Her parents were Michael and Anna Ambrose.  Mary Ann had 2 brothers, Mike and Frank.  She graduated from Williams Bay High School and continued on to the Layton School of Art in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On...

Danforth P. Wright, 80, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Monday January 13, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Harvard, IL.  Danforth Paul Wright was born in Evanston, IL on July 30, 1939 the son of the late Dalton and Lela (Mease) Wright.  On August 5, 1961 in Barrington, IL he was united in marriage to the former Joan M Tiesling; she preceded him in death on December 17, 2011.  He enjoyed playing golf, traveling with family and friends and swimming at the Lake Geneva YMCA. He was an avid...

Elizabeth J. Howes, 73, a lifelong resident of Lake Geneva, died Friday January 3, 2020 at Geneva Lake Manor Nursing Home.  The former Elizabeth Jean Henry was born in Elkhorn, W on December 17, 1946 the daughter of the late Eugene and Lorraine (Gleason) Henry.  She graduated from Badger High School in 1965.  She had worked as an inspector for Trostels in Lake Geneva for many years.  She was a dedicated and loving caregiver for her parents.  She spent many happy...

Kali Ann Beauchamp received her heavenly wings on January 4, 2020. Five months ago on August 5, 2019, we gathered to rejoice and celebrate the arrival of this beautiful little girl.  She touched all of our hearts in the five months we got to spend with her in this world and we will continue to celebrate her.   Kali, in all her youthfulness, filled those around her with compassion. She loved looking at lights and she herself was like a light: bright, warm,...

William H. Meister, age 82, a lifelong resident of Lake Geneva, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the MercyHealth Hospital in Janesville, Wisconsin.   “Bill” was born on December 25, 1937 in Elkhorn, WI. Bill was the middle child born to the late Clarence Leroy and Olga Johanna (Nelson) Meister.   His siblings included John, Joan, Dorothy and Norman.   Bill grew up on Wheeler Street and walked to school every...

Barbara L. Sharer, 80, formerly of the Lake Geneva area and most recently from the Delavan area died on December 24th, 2019 at her home. Barbara Louise Sharer was born in Champaign, Illinois on July 9th, 1939 to the late Nicholas and Dorothy Zelenko.  Barb spent her childhood years in Morris, Illinois and moved to Lake Geneva as a teenager.  Barb graduated from Lake Geneva High School in 1957 and Northwestern University in 1959 as a dental hygienist.  Barb...

Our deeply loved matriarch, Emilie Elizabeth “Betty” Hartnett, 103, died Friday, January 10, in the presence of family at the home in which she was raised in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.  Born on June 17, 1916 in Glens Falls, New York to Almira Smith Morgan and Robert Everett McNally, Betty moved with her parents to Lake Geneva when her father accepted a job as YMCA Secretary in 1918.  Betty attended Lake Geneva Public Schools and graduated from Wellesley College...

Sally J. Kasper-Flores, 68, of Lake Geneva, died Wednesday January 1, 2020 at her home.  The former Sally Joellen Kasper-Flores was born in Chicago, IL on September 14, 1951the daughter of the Late Howard and Mary (Degen) Kasper.  On April 29, 1988 in Scottsdale, AZ she was united in marriage to Robert C. Flores.  Sally enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, she loved music and dancing.  She spent many hours outdoors playing golf, gardening and just enjoying...

Eva M. Szajner, 63, of the Genoa City area died on January 6th, 2020. Eva was born in Poland on November 16, 1957. On July 13th, 1985 she was united into marriage to Andrew Szajner.  Eva loved to needle work, crafting, and enjoyed spending time outside gardening. Eva is survived by her husband of 35 years, Andrew, and her daughter Anna Szajner. 1 sister also survives Eva, Margorzata Pastuszka. Services for Eva will be held in Poland at a later date. To post an online...

John C. Gavin, 60, of the Elkhorn area died on Saturday December 28th, 2019 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital.   Born John Christopher Gavin to Glen and Marian (DeHaan) Gavin on July 27th, 1959 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.  John was a member of the graduating class of 1978 from Big Foot High School. John was a man who loved the outdoors and loved to go camping and skiing.  John was an amateur carpenter. When John wasn’t camping or skiing you could find him...