Wayne A. Fell, 77, Naples, Fla., formerly Burlington, died Nov. 19, 2011, from complications of heart disease. A U.S. Army veteran, he served in Korea and was honorably discharged in 1962. He worked in the lumber business for more than 50 years where he enjoyed working with contractors, homeowners and […]

Richard Thomas LaMartina, 59, Viroqua, formerly Burlington, died from cancer on Nov. 16, 2011. He was born in Racine on Aug. 26, 1952, to the late Andrea T. and Marion R. (Schliesman) LaMartina. He graduated from Bettendorf (Iowa) High School in 1970. On Sept. 15, 1990, he was united in […]

Kenneth Earl Richmond, 84, Burlington, died Dec. 6, 2011, at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove. He was born June 12, 1927, in Burlington to the late Ellis and Evelyn (Clark) Richmond. He was a lifetime resident of Burlington and had proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He was […]

Bonita ‘Bo’ A. Leiteritz, 63, Traverse City, Mich., formerly Wisconsin, died Dec. 2, 2011, at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor. She was born on June 12, 1948, to the late George and Beatrice (Logan) Betrus in Detroit. She was raised and attended school in Southfield, Mich., before entering college […]

Nancy J. Nichols, 59, Burlington, died Nov. 13, 2011, at her residence. She was born Dec. 3, 1951, to the late Robert and Helen (Nesemeier) Miller, in Freeport, Ill., where she spent her early life. She married Steven Nichols Aug. 17, 1974. Following marriage she volunteered with the Peace Corps. […]

Carol V. Modrak, 74, Burlington, formerly Tichigan Lake area, died Nov. 26, 2011, with family by her side at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 27, 1936, in Chicago, to the late Henry and Irene (Keller) Garber. She spent her early life in Chicago, moving to Burlington at 13. […]

Marty C. Christopherson, 72, Lyons. died at his home Nov. 24, 2011.  He was born June 13, 1939, to the late Martin and Violet (Wick) Christopherson in Superior, where he spent his early life, graduating from Superior Central High School. On Sept. 29, 1957, he joined the U.S. Navy serving […]

Kenneth F. Schiller, 76. died Nov. 16, 2011. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran having served in Germany. He was the cofounder of the SS Open. Retired as regional VP from Associated Bank. Previously regional VP of First Financial, and president of Burlington Savings and Loan, charter member of […]

Harrison ‘Nick’ Wood Nichols, Lt Col. USAF, Retired, 83, Burlington, formerly Union Grove, died Nov. 18, 2011, at Lakeland Health Care Center, Elkhorn. He was born Dec. 8, 1927, to the late Morton and Avada (Wood) Nichols in Owen. He spent his early life in Oshkosh and graduated from University […]

Mildred E. Schlei,  96, lifetime resident of Burlington, died Nov. 20, 2011, surrounded by her loving family at Arbor View Communities. She was born Nov. 27, 1914, in Burlington, to the late Joseph and Rose (Tabis) Kiekenbush. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School, class of 1933, which was the […]