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 […]
Author: Karen Dubinsky
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
ELAINE CERWIN
Elaine Cerwin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on Jan. 2, 1936, in Waukesha, to Henry and Mary (Ruff) Mittelsteadt, Elaine lived a life filled with adventure, generosity, and love. Elaine graduated from Carroll College and married […]
MARIJANE RUTH COUTURE
Marijane Ruth Connolly Couture died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Marijane was born in Montefiore Hospital, Bronx, New York, New York on Tuesday, April 29, 1930. She attended grade school in the Bronx and spent summers with her Aunt Nana on Long Island, New York. […]
DAYL L. WEBSTER
Dayl L. Webster, 33, of Kansasville, passed away March 16, 2025. She was born on Aug. 3, 1991, to Dale Webster and Robin Webster. She graduated with Burlington High School’s Class of 2009. Dayl was a devoted and loving mother. Her life revolved around her son and daughter and […]
HERMAN RANKE
Herman “Earl” Ranke, 96, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was a lifetime resident of Waterford, born Sept. 10, 1928, to Herman and Linda (nee Johnson) Ranke. As a young boy, Earl was a farmer at heart. He enjoyed the cattle, but especially […]
EILEEN M. ANDERSON
Eileen M. “Mrs. A” Anderson, 80, of Waterford, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, at ProHealth Hospital of Mukwonago. Eileen is survived by her four loving daughters Kim (Bob) Hill, Pam (Steve) Kuehl, Brenda (Bob Hansen) Anderson, and Lynne (Craig) Lindsay; her beloved grandchildren Amber, Robby, Gary, Kellie, […]