Patrick J. Scherrer, 74, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, 2023, after a sudden decline in health. Patrick “Pat” was born Jan. 2, 1949, to Elmer and Agnes (Elverman) Scherrer in New Munster and was the youngest of twelve children. He attended St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary School […]

      Beatrice Mary (nee Westphal) Herr Beaver, local artist, passed away Dec. 13, 2023 at the Gardens at Ridgestone in Elkhorn, where she had been a resident for five years. She was born in Milwaukee on Sept. 26, 1935 and attended St. Alexander’s Catholic School. She graduated from Pius XI […]

      Donald “Don” Schaefer, of Lyons, passed away at home peacefully on Dec. 18, 2023. He was born on Aug. 16, 1934, and passed away at the age of 89. Don is survived by his children, Cyndie (Joe) Clausen, Scott (Michelle) Schaefer, Brad “Whitey” Schaefer and Erika (Jim) Miller; son-in-law, […]

      Philip M. Nannemann, 80, of Waterford, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Phil was born in Waterford in 1942 to Roman and Catherine Nannemann. He attended Rochester Ag School, transferring to Waterford Union High Schoolwhere he began dating his “Paddy Ann”. Phil graduated from Waterford Union High […]

    Barbara Jane Straus, 85, of Burlington, passed away after a brief illness on Dec. 15, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center. Barb was born on Sept. 16, 1938, in Chicago, to Dr. Karl and Bernice Klocker. Her family later moved to Silver Lake. Barb attended Holy Name School in Wilmot […]

      Lillet Lee, 91, passed away on Nov. 30, 2023, at Pine Brook Pointe in Burlington. She was born on Sept. 8, 1932, in Sion, Switzerland. In 1957, Lillet made the brave decision to leave her homeland and make America her new home. Lillet ran the restaurant, Chateau on the […]

      Peter A. Tenhagen, 59, of Burlington, chose on Dec. 7, 2023, to leave this Earth. Peter was born on June 13, 1964 to Richard “Red” and Joanne (nee Kiekenbush) Tenhagen. His early life was spent in Burlington, where he graduated from Burlington High School. Peter owned Pete’s Power Center […]

      Richard T. Schaeffer, 79, of Burlington, passed away at his home on Dec. 9, 2023. Richard was born on Jan. 8, 1944, in Chicago, to Ignatius and Marie (nee Hojnowski) Schaeffer. His young life was spent in Chicago, where he attended and graduated from St. Ethelreda School and St. […]

      David Edward Wright, 59, a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, died unexpectedly on Nov. 30, 2023, in Burlington with his mother and brother Chris by his side. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. David was born on Oct. 4, 1964, in Rockford, Illinois to […]

      Richard “Dick” Bauman, 77, of Burlington, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington. Dick was born in Burlington on Nov. 17, 1946 to Arthur and Eileen (nee Callahan) Bauman. He was a lifelong resident of Burlington. He grew up on the family farm […]