Obituaries

Information on services for recently deceased residents

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JAMES R. BRADEN

      James R. Braden, 69, of Burlington, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington. Born in Waukegan, Illinois on Aug. 4, 1955, he was the son of William and Lorraine (nee Lange) Braden. He grew up in Arbor Vista and Warren Township in Illinois, graduating […]

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GERALD J. CRAMER

      Gerald J. Cramer, 86, of Burlington, passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington. Born on Nov. 24, 1938 in Burlington, he was the son of William and Anna (nee Bieneman) Cramer. His early life was spent in Burlington, where he graduated from St. Mary […]

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ROBERT N. MACKEY JR.

      Robert “Anthony” N. Mackey Jr., 82, of Lake Geneva, passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 at Sage Meadows. Born in Ohio on Nov. 8, 1942, he was the son of Robert and Mary (nee Fontana) Mackey Sr. His early life was spent in Ohio. He was a Burlington resident […]

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JAMES JOHN VEREGA

      James John Verega, 79, of Burlington, died Feb. 10, 2025, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 29, 1945, in Chicago, to John and Julia (Leknick) Verega. James married Peggy Dodge on April 20, 1964, in Shawneetown, Illinois. After living in Cicero, Illinois, they moved to Burlington, in […]

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MARY L. LOIS

      Mary L. Lois died at the age of 84 on Feb. 13, 2025. Mary was the daughter of Werner and Hazel (nee Bodden) Remer. On June 6, 1959, in Elkhorn, she was united in marriage to Marcellus Lois. Mary was mom to Sandra (Randy) Francois and Debra (Tom) Wachholder; […]

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ROSEMARY RIGGS

      Rosemary Riggs, 92, passed away peacefully at Oak Park Place in Burlington on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Rosemary was born in Chicago on March 24, 1932, the daughter of Frank Sr. and Rose (Svec) Straka. She spent her early life working with her parents and brother, Frank Jr. at […]

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SUSAN UEBELE

      Susan Uebele, 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Burlington, on Sunday Feb. 2, 2025, with her loving family at her side. She was born in Waukesha on May 17, 1934, to her parents Monty and Mildred Ihrig.      Sue graduated from Waukesha High School in 1952 and […]

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ELIZABETH A. RYSDAM

      Elizabeth A. Rysdam, 85, of Burlington, passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 at her home. Born in Davis County, Iowa on July 31, 1939, Elizabeth was the daughter of Elmer and Eula (nee Pearsall) Humphrey. Her early life was spent in Iowa, where she attended Oak Hill School, Troy […]

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GARY PAUL FAIT, M.D.

      Gary Paul Fait, M.D., 66, of Mequon, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, from pancreatic cancer. Gary is survived by his wife of 45 years, Connie (nee Reames); his daughters, Sarah Fait (Drew Saunders), Jennifer Fait, Ashley Fait (Quinton Miller), Aubrey Fait, […]

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SHIRLEY L. LONG

      Shirley L. Long, 90, of Burlington, passed away Jan. 31, 2025 at home surrounded by family. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home is serving the family.