Dona Ruth Johnson was born Jan. 29, 1952, in Baltimore. She passed away July 17, 2016, at her home in Fontana. Dona was a much-loved sister and aunt to her niece and nephews. Her amazing spirit, strength and sense of humor will prevail in her family and friends. Dona’s greatest […]
Obituaries
Obituaries for Walworth County people
MARGARET G. VENEMA
Margaret G. Venema, born Feb. 18, 1929, passed away July 22, 2016, with her loving family at her side. She is survived by her husband, Stuart Rozema; four children, Gary (Kae) Venema, Bonnie (Tom) Mcqueen, Patsy (John) Coleman and Keith (Cathy) Venema; 14 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. She was […]
JEAN M. KASTEN
Jean Meier Kasten, 88, of Delavan, passed away peacefully July 22, 2016, at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn. Born Aug. 27, 1927, to William Hermsmeier and Arlen (Matter) Hermsmeier in Freeport, Ill., Jean graduated from Freeport High School and continued her education at the University of […]
JAMISON C. FINCH
Jamison C. Finch, 26, of Delavan, died July 21, 2016, in Delavan. Services will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Luther Memorial Church in Delavan with a visitation from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
LESTER L. HORLACHER
Lester L. Horlacher, 90, of East Troy, died July 23, 2016, at Linden Grove Care Center, Mukwonago. He was born Feb. 17, 1926 in Rosalia, Wash., to the late Walter and Ida Horlacher. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Arlene Echo Kegley on Nov. […]
RUTH ANN BILLINGS
Ruth Ann Billings, 74, died July 14, 2016, in Arcdale. She was born in Janesville and grew up in East Troy, where she met her husband Robert. They dated about two years before they got married on April 18, 1964. They have three sons, John Robert, Steven Michael, and David […]
LUCILLE J. PETT
Lucille J. Pett, 99, of Whitewater, died peacefully July 11, 2016, at Fairhaven, where she lived since 1994. She was born Sept. 25, 1916, in Conde, S.D., the daughter of Harold and Amy (Amsden) Somers. With her family, she moved to Andover, S.D., in 1927, where she […]
MARK DESTEFANO
Mark DeStefano was born Feb. 13, 1954, in Chicago to Carl T. and Mary Corinne DeStefano (nee Wagner). He passed away July 14, 2016, at his home in Williams Bay. He is survived by his mother, Corinne “Corky” DeStefano; sisters, Caryn Snell, Mary (Mike) Flahive and Madelyn […]
WILLIAM A. BARTZ
William “Bill” A. Bartz, 83, of Delavan, died July 14, 2016, at his home in Delavan. Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Delavan with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting […]
JOANNE DONELSON
JoAnne (Dominski) “Joey” Donelson died July 2, 2016. She was born Oct. 26, 1950, to Erv and Elsie Dominski, East Troy. She and grew up in East Troy and lived in Chandler, Ariz., with husband Kurt Donelson since 1990. Survivors include her husband; parents; siblings, Sandi (Mike) VanWyhe, Peggy (Mike) […]