Rev. William Ziebell, 85, of Lynd, Minnesota, died peacefully under the care of hospice on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at his home with family at his side. The sister congregations of Zion (Island Lake Township) and Christ Lutheran (Marshall) invite you to worship and give thanks at Christ Evangelical […]
Obituaries
Information on services for recently deceased residents
LINDA LOUISE LUKE
Linda Louise Luke, 62, of Burlington, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family and devoted pets. Born in Burlington on Nov. 22, 1961, she was the daughter of Donald and Eva (Payton) Finster. She graduated from Burlington High School and was a […]
REVEREND PAUL NEWELL RAY
Reverend Paul Newell Ray, a cherished minister and pillar of the Rochester community, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the age of 85. Pastor Ray’s journey of faith and service touched the hearts of many. Born on Jan. 11, 1939 in Spring Green, […]
GERALD EDGAR LOIS
Gerald Edgar “Jake” Lois, 88, of Wautoma, died peacefully at home on Thursday, July 10, 2024. Jake was born May 10, 1936, in Burlington, the son of Edward and Vivian Krueger Lois. He was a 1955 graduate of St. Mary High School in Burlington. He served his country in […]
PATRICIA S. CHRISTOPHERSON
Patricia “Pat” S. Christopherson, 82, of Lyons, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn. Born in Park Falls on Feb. 1, 1942, she was the daughter of George and Velma (nee Shoemaker) Smith. Her early life was spent in Park Falls, where she graduated […]
LEONA MAE OLSON
Leona Mae Olson, 89, of Union Grove, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024, surrounded by family and love. Leona was born in Burns on Aug. 20, 1934, to her loving parents Calvin and Inga Johnson. She grew up in the Coulee Region on her parents’ farm. She cherished […]
SCOTT ALAN HELGESTAD
Scott Alan Helgestad, 72, of Burlington, passed away at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, Illinois on Monday, July 1, 2024. Scott was born in Edgerton, on July 18, 1951, the son of Perry and Marcia (nee Pastorius) Helgestad. He grew up in Edgerton and graduated from Edgerton High School […]
ALAN L. ROSENOW
Alan L. Rosenow, 73, of Union Grove, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his home. Born in Sparta on March 17, 1951, he was the son of Eldor and Lorraine (nee Thompson) Rosenow. His early life was spent in Union Grove, where he graduated from Union Grove High […]
ENRIQUE BENAVIDES
Enrique “Henry” Benavides, 86, of Waterford, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024, at St. Luke’s Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on Feb. 25, 1938, in Crystal City, Texas, to Enrique and Senovia (nee Ramon) Benavides. In 1955, Henry and his family relocated from […]
ANNETTE SIEHOFF
Annette Siehoff, 91, of Burlington, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington. Born in Wisconsin on Feb. 12, 1933, she was the daughter of George and Fidelia (nee Minnis) Huntoon. Her early life was spent in Salem, where she graduated valedictorian from Wilmot High […]