Richard “Dick” L. Peterson, 80, passed away April 21, 2023, following a short illness and a long, courageous battle with dementia. Dick was born to Howard and Ruth (Zimmermann) Peterson in Burlington on April 24, 1942. He proudly called Burlington home for the rest of his life. On Dec. […]
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BRIAN K. ZETTLER
Brian K. Zettler, 54, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023, at Burlington Memorial Hospital. Brian is survived by his mother Maxine Zettler, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his father George Zettler and his sister Holly Zettler. Brian was a life-long resident of […]
MICHAEL J. LANGE
Michael J. Lange, 63, of Burlington, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at home with his wife and daughter by his side. Mike was born on January 29, 1960 to Roberta and Donald Lange in rural Burlington. In his early childhood, Mike took an interest in building things […]
MARGARET MARY O’NEILL
Margaret “Meg” Mary O’Neill, 40, of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away in a tragic accident on April 2, 2023. Meg was born on Oct. 3, 1982 and was raised in Castro Valley, California. She attended the University of California San Diego and received a bachelor’s degree in Comparative […]
JOAN E. RUSSO
Joan E. Russo, 98, of Burlington, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at her home. Joan was born in Kenosha on Dec. 17, 1924, to Joseph and Myrtle (nee Rowland) Gravell. Her early life was spent in Kenosha. She graduated from Broadview Academy in Illinois. On Aug. 19, 1943 […]
VERNON A. BROOK
Vernon A. Brook, 96, of Burlington, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his home. Vernon was born in Dover on Sept. 2, 1926, to Gerhard and Elenora (nee Ketterhagen) Brook. He resided in Rochester, where he attended and graduated from the Rochester Agricultural School. He joined the Navy […]
KENNETH J. SCHNEIDER
Kenneth J. Schneider, 79, of Burlington, passed away April 3, 2023 at Oak Park Place Senior Living in Burlington. Ken was born in Burlington on April 18, 1943, to Donald and Edith Schneider. He attended St. Mary’s Grade and High Schools (Catholic Central). He was employed by Scherrer Construction […]
MICHAEL R. VOS
Michael R. Vos, 69, of Burlington, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 10, 2023. He was surrounded by his girlfriend and family. Mike was born in West Allis on June 24, 1953, to Richard and Betty (nee Murphy) Vos. The family moved to Burlington where Mike attended […]
NORMA J. ROANHOUSE
Norma J. Roanhouse, 81, of Burlington, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Oak Park Place in Burlington. Norma was born in Richland Center on July 28, 1941, to Norman and LaDema (nee Beeman) Chitwood. She grew up on the family farm in Bosstown and won many awards […]
ELMER KARCZEWSKI
Elmer Karczewski, 92, of Easton, Kansas, died April 3, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born April 15, 1930, in Paris Township, to Sygmond and Helen (nee Fishman) Karczewski. On July 19, 1952, Elmer married Shirley Poisl. She preceded him in death April 16, 1997. He […]