Robert “Bob” E. Gehring, 78, of Bassett, passed away peacefully after his long and courageous battle with heart disease. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Winifred “Winnie” Gehring; his daughter Kimberly (Christopher) Bernfeld; two wonderful grandchildren, Kaitlin Elaine and Ryan Christopher Bernfeld; sisters, Beverly Gehring […]
Obituaries
Information on services for recently deceased residents
DAVID D. LUDWIG
David D. Ludwig, 78, of Burlington, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 at Pine Brooke Pointe. David was born at home in Burlington on Nov. 16, 1941, to James and Mayme (nee Knoll) Ludwig Sr. His early life was spent in Burlington before joining the Army from 1964-1966 […]
DONALD L. UMNUS
Donald L. “Jake” Umnus, 87, of Lake Geneva, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Jake was born on July 15, 1932 in Burlington to William and Florence (Bieneman) Umnus. He served in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean War. He married Lynette […]
NANCY A. SCHILZ
Nancy A. Schilz, 83, of Burlington, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at her home. Nancy was born in Burlington on Feb. 28, 1936, to Henry and Clara (nee Fox) Robers. Her early life was spent in Lyons and Burlington, where she graduated from St. Mary’s High School. On […]
ROBERT A. PETERSEN
Robert “Bob” A. Petersen, 74, of Burlington, passed away unexpectedly while at work on Dec. 7, 2019. Bob was born in Burlington on Oct. 26, 1945 to Raymond R. and Blanche G. (nee Baumgartner) Petersen. He graduated from Burlington High School, Class of 1963. On Nov. 29, 1996, in […]
DONNA MAE EISENMANN
Donna Mae “Iron Woman” Eisenmann, 85, of Burlington, passed away Dec. 8, 2019 at Aurora Memorial Hospital in Burlington. Donna was born in Laona on July 25, 1934, to Francis Karl and Margaret (nee Betker) Lang. Her early life was spent in Laona on the family farm. On Sept. […]
SUSAN MARIE BERNDT HOLLEY
Susan Marie Berndt Holley, 62, of Burlington and formerly of Lake Geneva, passed away on Nov. 26, 2019, at her residence in Burlington. Susan was born on Oct. 22, 1957 to Merlin and Annette (Trimberger) Berndt. She was married to Douglas Holley. She graduated from Badger High School in […]
ROBERT H. WOLLMER
Robert H. Wollmer, 86, of Kansasville, passed away Dec. 6, 2019, at Elder Care Cottages, Waterford. He was born Sept. 9, 1933 to the late Harold and Adeline (nee Mueller) Wollmer in West Allis. His early life was spent in Lake Denoon, West Allis and Kneeland. He graduated from Rochester […]
SHIELA MAY GLOVER
Shiela May Glover, 74, of Republic, Mich., passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 at her home while in the loving care of her family and UP Home Health and Hospice. Shiela was born in Republic on March 13, 1945, to Axel and Vieno (Lahtela) Laxo. She attended Republic […]
GERALDINE “GERRY” ROSSMILLER
Geraldine “Gerry” Rossmiller, 92, passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2019 at Pinebrook Pointe Assisted Living Facility in Burlington. Gerry was born on Sept. 23, 1927 to Edward and Rose Held of Lyons. She attended St. Joseph’s Grade School and was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School class […]