Ronald W. Twist, 97, of Elkhorn, was called home peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 14, 2018. Ronald was a proud farmer and implement dealer who loved his craft. His hobbies were polka dancing, camping and casino hopping. He was married to his loving wife, Euginia, for more than […]
Obituaries
Obituaries for Walworth County people
ROBERT W. BRIESKE
Robert W. Brieske, 79, of Delavan, passed away July 6, 2018, at his home in Delavan. He was born in Columbus on June 11, 1939, to Norman and Vera (Tibbetts) Brieske. Robert married Nicola Compton on Aug. 18, 1983. He was a member in good standing (and sitting!) of […]
IRENE GEYE-POLYOCK
Irene Geye-Polyock, formerly of Lake Geneva, passed away June 29, 2018, at Colonial Oaks Assisted Living in Pearland, Texas, which was near her daughter’s homes. She was born May 11, 1928. Irene attended the University of Lincoln, Nebraska where she met Don Geye. They were married in 1948. In the […]
RICHARD D. PIERSON
Richard D. Pierson, 87, of Delavan, passed away peacefully at home July 7, 2018. He was born May 18, 1931, at Walworth County Hospital to Edward and Harriet (Koss) Pierson. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Army for two years. He graduated from Delavan High School and the University […]
DEBORA M. KROHN
Debora M. Krohn, 62, of Lake Geneva, passed to eternal life at the Village of Manor Park in West Allis on July 6, 2018. Debora was born Jan. 8, 1956, in Elkhorn, to Delbert “Del” and Arleen (Brantmeier) Krohn. She was a long-time employee of VIP in Elkhorn. Surviving […]
LAWRENCE S. MOODY
Lawrence S. Moody, 60, of Delavan, passed away July 7, 2018, at Mercy Walworth Hospital in Lake Geneva. He was born in Illinois on May 16, 1958, to Donald and Geraldine (Remkus) Moody. Lawrence was active with St. Andrew’s Catholic Church and many other charities in the Delavan area. […]
BETTY J. FRANK
Betty J. Frank, 82, of rural Darien, died at Holton Manor in Elkhorn on July 3, 2018. Funeral service is Monday at the Betzer Funeral Home in Delavan. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. to the time of the service at the funeral home. Betzer Funeral Home is assisting the […]
WILLIAM F. VOLKMAR
William F. Volkmar, 77, of Elkhorn, passed away at his daughter’s home in Fort Atkinson on June 27, 2018. He was born on May 1, 1941, in Chicago to William and Marion (Oles) Volkmar. He worked as a carpenter with the Illinois Carpenters’ Union until his retirement in 1996. William […]
RICHARD F. FULLER
Richard “Dick” F. Fuller, 83, of Elkhorn, passed away June 22, 2018, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center. He was born June 10, 1935, to the late Frank and Genevieve Fuller. Dick was united in marriage to Joanna Kirkham on Sept. 24, 1955, in Elkhorn. He served in the United […]
CLAYTON FRIEDL
Clayton Friedl (Mr. Whitewater), 75, of Whitewater, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018, from serious injuries sustained in a single-car motor vehicle accident. His passing occurred at UW-Hospital Neurosurgery ICU, surrounded by his family. Clayton was the son of William and Margaret (McKenna) Friedl, and born on June […]