Author: Karen Dubinsky

Obituaries

ERWIN R. VORPAGAL

      Erwin R. (Bud) Vorpagel, of Pardeeville and formerly Burlington, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 peacefully in his sleep. Born in Milwaukee on June 13, 1936, he was the son of Harry and Lillian (Zarnstorff) Vorpagel. His early life was spent in Genoa City. He attended Bloomfield area […]

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LORAINE ZINNEN

      Loraine Zinnen passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025. Loraine was born in Burlington on June 8, 1927. She is the daughter of Henry and Eleanor (Prailes) Seubert. She was educated at St Mary’s Grade School and graduated from St. Mary’s High School (Catholic Central High School) Class of […]

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JAMES L. GULLA

James L. Gulla, 86, of Burlington, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington. Born in Virginia, Minnesota on May 7, 1938, he was the son of Frank and Phyllis (nee Tousignant) Gulla. His early life was spent in Virginia, Minnesota and Superior. He attended Virginia […]

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RICHARD H. GOSCH

      It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard H. Gosch, who departed this life peacefully on March 25, 2025 at the age of 91. Born in Melrose Park, Illinois, Richard moved to Maywood, Illinois during high school and quickly fell in love with Sara Mathewson. […]

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SUSAN UEBELE

      Susan Uebele, 90, passed away on Feb. 2, 2025. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home, 625 S. Browns Lake Dr., Burlington, from 4 p.m. until time of sharing at 6 p.m. For online condolences, please visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.

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RUSSELL RICHARD WEGGE

      Russell Richard Wegge, lifelong resident of the Burlington community, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025. He was 92, and proud of it. He was born on July 6, 1932, the son of Herbert and Stella (nee Emerling) Wegge. On Oct. 31, 1953, he was united in marriage […]

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GERALD T. UMNUS

      When checking obituaries, we’re all searching for two things: age and cause of death. Jerry Umnus died at 64 from hard living. He lived life on his own terms. He always tried to be a fly in the ointment, the monkey with the wrench, and a pain in the […]

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KAY ELLEN JOHNSON

      With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kay Ellen Johnson, who left us on March 24, 2025, at the age of 79. Beloved by many, Kay was a cherished mom, grandma, aunt, cousin, and friend. Born on Jan. 5, 1946, the daughter of Bert and Geraldine “Sis” Eisenhut, […]

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ROGER BUCHOLTZ

      Roger Bucholtz, of Waterford, passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 98. Roger was born on Dec. 23, 1926, on the family farm in Waterford. He was a graduate of Waterford Union High School, and a veteran of the US Army, having served in Japan as […]

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MICHAEL S. CHURCH

      Michael S. Church, 44, of Burlington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 24, 2025 at his home with his family. Born in Racine on Dec. 18, 1980, he was the son of Arlie Michael Church and Karleen (nee Stich) Winkelman. His early life was spent in Kansasville, where he […]