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Patricia "Pat" Paulson

Patricia "Pat" Paulson

Oct 5, 2021

The family of Patricia “Pat” Paulson of Fontana, Wisconsin is heartbroken and saddened to announce her passing on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the age of 83 years.

Pat will be forever loved and remembered by her husband and best friend of 63 years, Thomas (“Tom”); her children: Thomas, Jr. (Mary), Cathleen (Jeffrey), Timothy (Kari) and Cheryl...

Janice Elizabeth Coyne

Janice Elizabeth Coyne

Sep 25, 2021

Janice Elizabeth Coyne of Elkhorn, Wisconsin passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her children on September 25, 2021 at the age of 76. Janice was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1945 and raised in Iron Mountain, Michigan. At the age of 18, Janice set out to blaze her own trail and to conquer the world; following her...

Kathleen "Peachy" (Hawver)  Warfield

Kathleen "Peachy" (Hawver) Warfield

Sep 18, 2021

Kathleen “Peachy” (Hawver) Warfield, 80, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away Saturday September 18, 2021 at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, WI.  The former Kathleen Lucille Hawver was born in Harvard, IL on August 2, 1941 the daughter of the late Clifford and Lucille (Galvin) Hawver.  In 1965 in Harvard, IL she was united in marriage to James “Mud”...

Karen Elizabeth (Havel)  Hess

Karen Elizabeth (Havel) Hess

Sep 12, 2021

Karen Hess, 66 of Lake Geneva WI passed away at her home on Sunday September 12, 2021.

Born Karen Elizabeth Havel to the Robert J and Rosemarie (Kwidzinski) Havel Sr. in Chicago, Illinois on January 6th, 1955. Karen was the 4th oldest Sister of 6 sisters and 1 brother. On August 10, 1991, Karen was married to...

Bernadette (Dette)  Nikkel

Bernadette (Dette) Nikkel

Sep 5, 2021

Bernadette Nikkel, 89, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on September 5th, 2021.

Bernadette “Dette” Nikkel was Born February 11th, 1932, in Highland Park, Michigan.  She was adopted as a baby and grew up with the Cloft Family in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.  She attended Catholic Schools, graduating from St. Mary’s in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.  She married...

Raymond Thomas Host Jr.

Raymond Thomas Host Jr.

Sep 2, 2021

Raymond T. Host Jr., 76, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at Geneva Lake Manor on September 2nd, 2021.

Born Raymond Thomas Host on June 25, 1945 to the late Raymond and Margaret (Benz) Host Sr., in Evanston Illinois.

Raymond, or Ray as he was know by friends and family, is survived by 3...

Donald David Hedberg

Donald David Hedberg

Sep 1, 2021

Donald David Hedberg died peacefully at his home in Lake Geneva on September 1st, 2021. Don was born on August 7, 1927 in Appleton, Wisconsin, where he grew up. His family was of little means and his father passed when Don was 13. Don quickly became the man of the house, taking a myriad of odd jobs to help...

Deborah Ann Bartholomay

Deborah Ann Bartholomay

Aug 31, 2021

Deborah A. Bartholomay, 71, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on August 31, 2021.

On August 31, 2021, our mom passed away in her home surrounded by family, who took the time to help care for her in her final days and hours.   She was the pillar of strength in this family.  We are aware of...

Judith Mary (Luedtke)  Zastrow

Judith Mary (Luedtke) Zastrow

Aug 27, 2021

Judith Mary Zastrow (Luedtke) age 84, loving wife of the late Roger L. Zastrow.  Beloved Mother to Ellyn Desancic (Zastrow), Louie Desancic and the late Michael Zastrow and cherished Grandmother to Scott and Steven passed away at her home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on August 27th, 2021

Judy was born in Wausau, Wisconsin to Arthur Luedtke and...

Lacy L. Ferguson

Lacy L. Ferguson

Aug 26, 2021

Lacy L. Ferguson, 48, was born August 24, 1973 in Chicago, IL to James M. and Helen L. Ferguson.  He passed away peacefully on Thursday August 26, 2021 in Pell Lake, WI.

Lacy is survived by: his loving and exceptional daughter Leah, his parents James and Helen Ferguson, his identical twin brother Tracy, his three sisters; Trudy...

Michael Derose

Michael Derose

Aug 26, 2021

Michael DeRose, 67, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at his home on August 26th, 2021.

Born Michael DeRose to the late Louis and Mary (Griffin) DeRose Sr. on November 18th, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois.  Michael graduated from East Leyden High School in Franklin Park, Illinois. On June 212, 1979 Michael was united into marriage to...

John A. Hickey Sr.

John A. Hickey Sr.

Aug 23, 2021

John A. Hickey Sr., of Lyons Township, WI, died Monday August 23, 2021 at his home. John Anthony Hickey was born in Oak Park, IL on October 13, 1937 the son of the late Bernard and Marie (Testa) Hickey.  On October 1, 1960 in Cicero, IL he was united in marriage to the former Barbara Rocush.  John had worked...

Jacqueline Marie (Korbel)  Tschetter

Jacqueline Marie (Korbel) Tschetter

Aug 19, 2021

Jacqueline M. Tschetter, 75, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at her home on August 19th, 2021.

Born on September 13, 1945 to Jack and Marie Korbel in Chicago Illinois.  Later raising Adam Tschetter and Tara Trent in the lake community of Mundelein, Illinois. Holistic pioneer in the human potential movement, Jacqueline Tschetter is most known...

Richard "Rick" Strokes

Richard "Rick" Strokes

Aug 12, 2021

Richard “Rick” Strokes left this life unexpectedly and far too early on Thursday, August 12, at the age of 52. Born on July 31, 1969 to Ronald and Judy Strokes, Rick lived in Lake Geneva throughout his childhood, graduating from Badger High School in 1987 where he was on the swim team and did competitive diving.

He...

Muriel R. Malsch

Muriel R. Malsch

Aug 10, 2021

Muriel R. Malsch, 90, a lifelong resident of Lake Geneva, passed away Tuesday August 10, 2021 at Golden Years of Lake Geneva.  Muriel Ruth Malsch was  born April 6, 1931 the daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Rahn) Malsch.  She was  a graduate of Lake Geneva, High School.  She had worked at First National Bank in Lake Geneva...

Thomas L. Nozicka

Thomas L. Nozicka

Aug 2, 2021

Thomas L. Nozicka, 73, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Monday August 2, 2021 at his home.  Thomas Louis Nozicka was born in Chicago, IL on November 27, 1947 the son of the late Anthony and Anna (Jacob) Nozicka.  On August 27, 1994 in Palatine, IL he was united in marriage to the former Betty Ann Graham.  Tom was an...

Janet Mabelle (Buckle)  O'Neill

Janet Mabelle (Buckle) O'Neill

Aug 1, 2021

Janet M. O’Neill, 85, of the Williams Bay area passed away on August 1st, 2021, at Burlington Memorial Hospital.

Born Janet Mabelle Buckle to the late Francis J. and Marjorie B. (Spear) Buckle on April 28th, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois.  On May 7th, 1955, Janet was joined in marriage to the late David C. O’Neill Jr. in...

Pamela Susan Quirk-Hoppe

Pamela Susan Quirk-Hoppe

Jul 30, 2021

Pamela Susan Quirk-Hoppe passed away suddenly on July 30, 2021 at the age of 54.  Born in Elmhurst, IL, on January 18, 1967 the daughter of William and Susan (Warne) Quirk.  Pam graduated from Forest View High School and then attended Northern Illinois University.  Pam is lovingly remembered for her sense of humor, infectious laughter, her smile, her creativity,...

Esther Naomi (Hinzpeter)  Laskowski

Esther Naomi (Hinzpeter) Laskowski

Jul 30, 2021

Esther N. Laskowski, 84, a lifelong resident of the Lake Geneva area passed away on July 30th, 2021, at Lakeland Nursing Home.

Born Esther Naomi Hinzpeter to the late Fredrick and Marion (Schatzman) Hinzepeter in on July 3rd, 1937, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Esther, better known as Ma to her friends and family, spent much of...

Chester R Griewahn Jr.

Chester R Griewahn Jr.

Jul 26, 2021

Chester R. Griewahn, 80, of Linn Township, Wisconsin passed away at his home on July 26, 2021.

There are no services planned for Chester at this time.

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