Author: Karen Dubinsky

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FREDERICK L. VON ALVEN

      Frederick L. Von Alven, 88, of Lyons, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at his home. Frederick was born in Grant Park, Ill. on March 26, 1932, to Harry and Merle (nee Selk) Von Alven. His early life was spent in Beecher, Ill. where he graduated from Beecher Grade […]

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ELAINE C. LUHN

Elaine C. Luhn, 84, died on Oct. 27, 2020, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on Sept. 30, 1936, in New Munster, to Clemens T. and Frances A. (Brever) Lois. Elaine married James T. Luhn on Aug. 31, 1957. She grew up as a farmer’s daughter and married […]

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JAMES R. OLSON

      James R. “Sarge” Olson passed away on Nov. 7, 2020 at the age of 78. In just three short weeks battling Covid 19, he fought hard and was a very strong man. James was a Veteran, giving 31 years to our country in the U.S. Air Force. He loved […]

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VERNER LAHTI III

      Verner Lahti III, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 10, 2020. He is survived by his children, Samantha M. Lahti engaged to Conrad Bersch and Matthew V. Lahti engaged to Kali Splan; sisters, Kim (Tony) Antinucci, Karen-Kerri (Kevin) Dunn and Kyle Rose Johnson; his father Verner (Margie) Lahti II; […]

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ELIZABETH REHBERG

      Elizabeth “Betty” Rehberg, 92, of Waterford, passed away peacefully on Nov. 12, 2020 at home. Betty was born May 20, 1928 to Thomas J. and Gertrude Maas in Burlington. She attended St. Thomas Catholic Grade School and graduated from Waterford Union High School in 1946. She married the love […]

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MARGARET MARY SULLIVAN

      Born on July 10, 1931 on the South Side of Chicago, the only child of Irish immigrants, Margaret Mary Sullivan (nee O’Sullivan) departed this world on the morning of Nov. 4, 2020. During her 89 years among us, Margaret, better known as Maggie, touched many lives with her kindness, […]

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DONALD T. BOSWORTH

      Donald “Don” T. Bosworth, 75, of Union Grove, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 at Care & Comfort Adult Family Home in Union Grove. Don was born in Chicago on Nov. 11, 1945, to Richard and Shirley Bosworth. His early life was spent in Burlington, where he graduated from […]

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ROBERT THOMAS ROMBCA

      Robert Thomas, 86, of Waterford, died Oct. 28, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Robert was born to Robert and Laura (nee Wilandt) Rombca Sr. on Dec. 29, 1933 in Milwaukee. He grew up in the Milwaukee area and graduated high school before serving […]

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WAYNE JOSEPH CHRISTMAN

      Wayne Joseph Christman, 81, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 after a long battle with dementia and other chronic medical conditions. Wayne, the oldest of four, was born Feb. 22, 1939 in Burlington to Lester and Alvira (Miller) Christman. He graduated in 1957 from St. Mary’s High School […]

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ETHLYN A. REYNOLDS

      Ethlyn A. Reynolds, 100, of Bassett, passed away Nov. 8, 2020. She was born in Bassett on May 12, 1920   to the late George and Mae (Karcher) Dean. On May 16, 1944 in Bassett, she was united in marriage to Frank Reynolds who preceded her in death on Oct. […]