Author: Karen Dubinsky

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LaVERNE H. KUHNKE SR.

      LaVerne H. Kuhnke Sr., 90, of Burlington, passed away Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 at his home. LaVerne was born in Sharon on June 22, 1931, to Arthur and Vera (nee Greene) Kuhnke. He was educated and spent his early life in Sharon and served in the Army during the […]

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DEAN E. LUKE

Dean “Butch” E. Luke, 75, of New Munster, passed away Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at his home. Dean was born in Burlington, on July 2, 1946, to Donald and June (nee Tabbert) Luke. His early life was spent in Wheatland, where he graduated from Holy Name Grade School and Burlington […]

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KAREN LEE BRUESEWITZ

      Karen Lee Bruesewitz, 77, of Burlington, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born June 20, 1944, to Richard and Walda (nee Zipp) O’Hara in Burlington. She was a lifetime resident of Burlington, graduating from Burlington High School. On June […]

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HELEN ROSE MARTIN

      Helen Rose Martin, 91, of Waterford, passed peacefully with family at her side at Waterford Senior Living on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. Helen was born in Waterford on May 19, 1930, to Leo and Magdeline (nee Blattner) Henningfeld. She attended St. Thomas Graded School. On April 11, 1953, she […]

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ELLEN J. NESS

     Ellen J. Ness, 90, of Waterford, passed away Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, with loving family at her side. Ellen was born in Grand Rapids, N.D., on March 7, 1931, to Andrew and Mabel (nee Mart) Skovgaard. She attended school in Grand Rapids and on Sept. 17, 1947, she married […]

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MARIA CONSEPSION SANCHEZ

      On Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, Maria Consepsion Sanchez, loving fiancé and mother passed away at the age of 51. Maria was born May 17, 1970, to Rosa and Carlos. She was raised by her mother and stepfather. She held many passionate jobs that she enjoyed. Maria had a passion […]

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MARGARET E. HEADLEY

      Margaret E. Headley, 73, of Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, passed away Oct. 25, 2021. Margaret was born in Waukegan, Ill. on Oct. 13, 1948, to Roger and Donna (nee Nelson) Barnes. She was a lifelong resident of Union Grove and graduated from Union Grove High School. Margaret spent most of […]

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FREDERICK CHARLES LEHMAN

      Frederick (Fritz) Charles Lehman, 86, passed away after a hard-fought battle of lung cancer on Oct 13, 2021 at his Pell Lake home surrounded by family and girlfriend Chris. Fritz was preceded in death by beloved wife of 54 years, Beverly (Muff); his parents and parents-in-law; infant daughter Kathy; […]

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JASON H. ZAREMBA

      Jason H. Zaremba crossed into the light on Saturday Oct. 16, 2021, once again becoming the best version of him. He was 56 years old. Jay was born at Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee on Sept. 10, 1965 to Marcia Zaremba. After moving to Burlington as a child, he attended […]

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PEGGY ANN PEARCE KOSTKA

      Peggy Ann Pearce Kostka, of Normal, Ill., just 68 years old, died unexpectedly on Oct. 8, 2021 from a heart condition. The family is deeply saddened by her sudden death. She was born on April 12, 1953, and attended Burlington High School. Peggy, or “Big Red,” as she was […]