Faye B. Gluesing, 95, Burlington, died Nov. 5, 2012, at Arbor View Communities. She was born Feb. 7, 1917, in Iowa County, Iowa, to the late Chris and Anna (Faltinson) Nelson. She spent her early life on a farm by Conroy, Iowa, and then moved to Cedar Rapids, where she […]
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LOUISE C. LOIS
Louise C. Lois, 101, of Rochester, died peacefully on Nov. 3, 2012, at Linden Grove of Mukwonago. She was born in Waterford on Oct. 29, 1911, to the late Ben and Christina (Tempenny) Ketterhagen. She spent her early life in Waterford where she attended St. Thomas Graded School and graduated […]
Election: A tale of east and west
West end’s conservative support overwhelmed by east’s liberal lean With more than 90 percent of registered voters turning out at the polls in Racine County Tuesday, residents here learned once again that a deep divide exists in the political preferences of people on the east and west ends of the […]
Absetee, early votes could set state record
More than 545,000 voters requested absentee ballots so far – including more than 392,000 in clerks’ offices – for the Nov. 6 General Election, according to the state Government Accountability Board. “It is clear absentee voting plays an important role in the election, with more than half a million people […]
JEAN E. FINDLAY
Jean Elizabeth (Kempken) Findlay, 61, died peacefully surrounded by family on Nov. 1, 2012. She was a professional legal secretary and enjoyed traveling with her legal secretary group and friends. She also loved gardening as well as motorcycling as a family. Survivors include her husband James Findlay; children, Nick (Amy) […]
MARY E. MARTIN
Mary E. (Boschert) Martin, 80, died peacefully on Oct. 31, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert M. Martin; loving mom of Jo (Douglas) Boss and Pam (David) Lownik; proud grandma of Tricia Spaeth, Kelly, Chiara, Beth and Brian. She was further survived by nieces, nephews, other […]
IRENE V. PHILLIPS
Irene V. Phillips, 76, Burlington, died Nov. 1, 2012, at her home. She was born April 5, 1936, in Maywood, Ill., to the late John and Diana (Hindryckx) Lux. She had been a lifetime resident of Burlington and a graduate of St. Mary’s High School. On Oct. 6, 1956, at […]
RALPH F. EPPING
Ralph F. Epping, 90, Burlington, died Nov. 4, 2012, at Waterford Senior Living. He was born on July 9, 1922, in Burlington, to the late Frank H. and Helen L. (Ebbers) Epping. He was a lifetime resident of the Burlington area and graduated from St. Mary’s High School, in 1940. […]
Here’s a look at what’s on Tuesday’s ballot
By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Although the hotly contested presidential race and mud-spattered statewide senatorial race top the ballot for Tuesday’s election, there are a few local races voters need to be aware of as they enter the voting booth. Redistricting that took place last year has changed the […]
Live from the Resch Center – WIAA Division 1 championship live blog
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor This was a team on a mission. Having split with Divine Savior Holy Angels during the regular season, the Burlington High School girls volleyball team fought every step of the way Saturday night, winning 29-27, 25-20, 25-16 over DSHA. It is the second straight state […]