Author: Karen Dubinsky

Obituaries

JAN JOSEPH WITTENBER

      Jan Joseph Wittenber, 75, passed away on May 20, 2021. The world lost a mighty warrior when you passed this morning, Jan. A gentleman, scholar, humanitarian of the first order and a bright light of integrity in a world that is overrun with obfuscation, Jan “Jay” Wittenber loved saving […]

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MARK E. SENFT

      Mark E. “Slim” Senft, 67, is at rest May 17, 2021. Mark was the dear son of the late Harold and Violet Senft; former husband of Jennifer Senft-Bosmans; beloved father of Kristin Senft; and brother of Linda “Putzie” (Gary) Seidler and the late Floyd (Sandy) Senft. He is further […]

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LaVONNE KENNEALY

      LaVonne “Vonnie” Kennealy, 85, passed away on May 10, 2021. She was born in Eitzen, Minn. and attended Caledonia High School in Caledonia, Minn. She graduated from Macalester College with a Bachelor’s Degree, and earned a Master’s Degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Vonnie was a proud educator and administrator […]

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BERNARD JAMES SMITH

      Bernard “Red” James Smith, 92, of Burlington, died peacefully in his home of natural causes on May 12, 2021. Red was born on April 22, 1929 in Chicago. On April 26, 1952 he married his childhood sweetheart and the love of this life Elizabeth “Betty” Deyerler. Red and Betty […]

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JOYCE MARDELL HUMPHREY

      Joyce Mardell Humphrey, born on Jan. 20, 1927, passed away at Alden Estates, on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at the age of 94. Joyce was the second of four daughters, born to Earl and Ethel (Brechlein) Geigel. She was raised on a farm outside of Monroe, in an area […]

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SETH LEO REDMER

      Seth Leo Redmer, 26, of Waterford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at his home. “Seth was so friendly—he spoke well to others, and he spoke well of others. He was always appreciative and hardworking. Through his big smile, we could see his big heart. He could […]

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TYLER J. WERLEIN

      Tyler J. Werlein, 29, of Burlington, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Tyler was born in Burlington on Sept. 12, 1991, to Clinton and Julie (nee Kruse) Werlein. He graduated from Burlington High School and worked as an auto technician. He enjoyed snowmobiling, motorcycling and four-wheeling. Tyler is survived […]

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GLENN F. COLLINS

      Glenn F. Collins, 83, of Waterford, passed away from COVID on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2020 with his wife Shirley by his side. Shirley said they had taken every precaution; Glenn had been in such good health for a man of 83 years. This virus is very serious. Glenn was […]

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MARGARETTE E. PISCHKE

      Margarette E. (nee Huber) Pischke, 87, of Burlington passed away on May 15, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late David Pischke for 67 years; and the dear mother of Jacqueline Schroeder, the late Peggy Young, David (Vera) Pischke, Jr., Julie (Eugene) Johnson, and Joy LaRussa (Rudy […]

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MARY LERRIE McDONALD

      Mary Lerrie McDonald, 99, of Burlington, passed away May 8, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Mary was born to Elmer A. and Ella (nee Brown) Grubb on Aug. 3, 1921 in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. She was educated in Mt. Pleasant and met the love of her […]