Obituaries

Information on services for recently deceased residents

Obituaries

CLETUS C. AHLER

      Cletus “Clete” C. Ahler, 94, of Lyons, passed away Saturday March 16, 2024 at his home. Cletus was born in Burlington on June 23, 1929, to Joseph and Della (nee Smith) Ahler. He graduated from St. Joe’s Grade School in Lyons and St. Mary High School in Burlington. He […]

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THERESA C. BONTON

      Theresa “Terry” C. Bonton, 86, of Burlington, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa. Terry was born in Waterford on March 24, 1937, to George and Lottie (nee Radziszewska) Elblein. Her early life was spent in Waterford, where she attended area schools. On July […]

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ROBERT C. LORY

      Robert C. Lory, 83, of Burlington, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at his home. Robert was born in Elkhorn, on Dec. 22, 1940, the third son of John G. and Maryanne D. Lory. His two older brothers were John R. and Gerald A. His early years were spent […]

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RICHARD OTTO

      Richard “Dick” Otto, 80 passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home. Dick was born in Marshall, Missouri on Feb. 21, 1944, to Marvin and Alice (nee Skinner) Otto. He moved to the Wausau and Rhinelander area at the age of seven. He then moved at the age […]

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HAROLD E. RANKE   

             Harold E. Ranke, 89, a lifetime resident of Waterford, found heavenly peace at home with his family by his side on March 12, 2024. Harold was born May 21, 1934 in Burlington To Herman and Linda (nee Johnson) Ranke. He was a 1952 graduate of Waterford High School, where […]

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SHIRLEY M. STROCKIS

      Shirley M. Strockis, 89, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, at Elder Care Cottages in Waterford. Shirley was born on Aug. 11, 1934, in Roseland, Illinois, to Franklin Lee and Frances (nee Eveld) Favorite. Shirley was the only sister to seven brothers, Richard (Mary) Favorite, Ronald Favorite, Cliff […]

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RICHARD RALPH WOOD

      Richard “Rick” Ralph Wood, 66, passed away peacefully on Dec. 2, 2023, at his home in Elizabeth, Colorado, after a short battle with Leukemia. Rick was born April 20, (Holy Saturday) 1957, to Ralph and Virginia (nee Rueter) Wood. His grandparents were Robert and Alma (nee Zabler) Rueter, and […]

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VIOLET JEAN ANDERSON

      Violet Jean Anderson, 94, of Racine, passed away on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 while under hospice care at Primrose Retirement Community of Mount Pleasant. She was born April 27, 1929 in Racine to the late Henry and Grace (nee Osenga) Anderson. “Jean”, as known by her family and friends, […]

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WENZEL JOSEPH SMETANA

      Wenzel “Weasel” Joseph Smetana was born in Burlington to Joseph and Clara Smetana on Feb. 21, 1936. He passed into eternal life on March 8, 2024. Wenzel was baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and attended St. Mary’s School from first grade through graduation in 1954. Wenzel married Edna […]

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WALTER L. GETKA

      Walter L. Getka, 86, of Burlington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family Sunday, March 10, 2024. Walter was born in Burlington on April 12, 1937, to Elmer and Vesta (nee Minnis) Getka. His early life was spent in Slades Corners. He graduated from Salem Central High School. On Aug. […]