Author: Karen Dubinsky

Obituaries

MARLENE JEANETTE FAIVRE

      Marlene Jeanette Faivre, 96, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Dec. 27, 2019 at the Gardens at Ridgestone in Elkhorn. Marlene was born to Clifford and Doris (Powell) Huntley on July 8, 1923 on the family farm near LaValle. She grew up on that farm […]

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ROBERT A. PETERSEN

      Robert “Bob” A. Petersen, 74, of Burlington, passed away unexpectedly while at work on Dec. 7, 2019. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. A celebration of Bob’s life will take place on Jan. 18, 2020 at Integrity Celebrations Center at 2789 Browns Lake Dr. in […]

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MARY JEAN McCOURT

      Mary Jean McCourt, 88, of Burlington, died on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. Mary was born on Jan. 20, 1931 in Burlington to E.J. “Abe” and Evelyn (Malcom) Alby. Her siblings included Malcom Alby, Richard Alby and Patricia (Alby) Wisdom. The entire family was active in athletics and school activities. […]

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LAWRENCE G. ANDERSON

      Lawrence “Larry” G. Anderson, 72, passed away on Dec. 7, 2019 in Wood Dale, Ill. He was born on Feb. 26, 1947 in Chicago to Lawrence P. and Charlotte Anderson, where he lived prior to moving to Wood Dale. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, […]

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JOYCE C. STOEHR

      Joyce C. Stoehr, 92, of Burlington, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 at Pine Brook Pointe. Joyce was born in Burlington on Sept. 3, 1927, to Wenzel and Maime Tauscher. She graduated from St. Mary Schools and was a lifetime resident of Burlington. On May 17, 1947, she was […]

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MARIAN E. DERKSEN

      Marian E. Derksen, 98, went to be with the angels on Dec. 31, 2019. Marian was born on March 24, 1921 to John Mack and Anna Stahl. She married Arthur Derksen and had one son, Larry (Suzi) Derksen. She was grandma to Donna (David) Heddings, Debbie (Danny) Jones and […]

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GEORGE R. KROPF

      George R. Kropf, 83, of Lyons, passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at Lakeland Hospital. George was born in Illinois on Nov. 21, 1936 to George and Mildred (nee Becvar) Kropf. His early life was spent in Illinois where he attended area schools and eventually served in the Army. […]

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MARTHA JANE LEWIS

      Martha Jane Lewis, 93, of Waterford, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Dec. 31, 2019 at Waterford Senior Living. Martha was born on the Nannemann family farm in Waterford on Aug. 22, 1926, to Bernard and Josephine (nee Hinricher) Nannemann. She attended St. Thomas […]

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JAMES WILLIAM EDWARDS

      James “Jim” William Edwards, 77, of Waterford, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. Jim was born in Burlington on Oct. 5, 1942 to Catherine Julie (nee Fischer) and Floyd William Edwards. He spent his early years living in Waterford, attending elementary school at St. Thomas […]

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MARY LEE YAMBOR

      Mary Lee Yambor, 68, of Burlington, passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born on April 24, 1951 to LeRoy and Romayne (nee Mehring) Eisenbart. A lifelong resident of Burlington, she attended St. Mary Grade School and Burlington High School. […]