John F. Bartuska, 80, from Burlington and late of Kenosha, passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at his home with family at his side. He was born March 13, 1944, in Chicago, the son of the late Frank and Margaret (Viskocil) Bartuska. In his younger years, John was an […]

      Reid Patrick Wiemer, 7, of Rochester, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, with his mom and dad by his side. Reid was born in Greenfield on Jan. 18, 2018. He is the son of Ross and Jennifer (nee Johnson) Wiemer. Reid loved […]

      Philip “Phil” John Yakish, 82, of Burlington, passed away on Feb. 18, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington. He was a kind, caring, helpful, and curious man who will be missed immensely by all who knew him. Phil was born in New Berlin on March 22, 1942. He […]

      Lynn C. Tamblyn, 85, crossed over to eternal life peacefully at home on Feb. 22, 2025. He was a resident of Waterford for 50 years. Lynn was born in New Jersey on Dec. 7, 1939, the son of Earl and Charlotte. He married his wife, Joanne, on April 8, […]

     Louis “Lou” Edward Borth was born in Burlington on Sept. 20, 1950. He was the son of the late Doris and Matthew Borth. Lou lost his year-long battle with cancer on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, and died peacefully with his wife of 43 years Kathleen (Kelly) Borth and son […]

      Carol A. Baumeister, 86, of Burlington, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 at Pine Brook Pointe. Born in Burlington on Oct. 21, 1938, she was the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (nee Brever) Baumeister. Her early life was spent in Burlington, where she attended St. Mary High School. She […]

      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 […]

      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 […]

      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 […]

      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 […]