Author: Karen Dubinsky

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BRUCE L. NEWBURY

      Bruce L. Newbury, 57, of Oak Park, Ill., passed away on November 9, 2021 at Rush Hospital in Oak Park. Bruce was born on Feb. 15, 1964 in Burlington to Brian and Barbara Newbury, and spent his childhood years in the community. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School, […]

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WALTER THOMAS SARNA

Walter Thomas (Wally) Sarna, 93, passed away Nov. 3, 2021 in Kemah, Texas. He lived a long and happy life, residing most recently in Kemah, and also in Chicago and Burlington. Wally is survived by his life partner Jose Aranda, his brother Thomas and his many nieces and nephews. He […]

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RUTH LOUISE HART

      Ruth Louise Hart, 92, of Burlington, and formerly Waterford and Florida, passed away peacefully at her residence with her loving family by her side on Oct. 31, 2021. Ruth was born in Milwaukee on Feb. 23, 1929, to Christ and Louise (nee Goeckermann) Kamholz. She grew up and was […]

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NEIL E. WILLIAMS

      Neil E. Williams, 78, of Waterford, passed away at Waukesha Memorial Hospital on Nov. 4, 2021. Neil was born in Waukesha on Oct. 7, 1943, to Daniel and Virginia (nee Vick) Williams. He spent his early life on the family dairy farm and graduated from Waterford High School. He […]

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CARYL E. TOWNSEND

      It is with great sadness that the family of Caryl Evelyn Townsend, of Vincent, Ala., announce her passing on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021 at the age of 69. She had been ill for a few months and died of cardiac arrest at Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital, Birmingham, Ala. Caryl […]

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RANDY C. THURIN

      Randy C. Thurin, 60, of Burlington, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 at his home. Randy was born in Viroqua on March 21, 1961, to Conrad and Shirley (nee Graham) Thurin. His early life was spent in Twin Lakes, where he graduated from Randall Grade School and Wilmot High […]

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RALPH E. MAY

      Ralph E. May, 92, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2021, at Oak Park Place surrounded by his loving family. Ralph was born to William T. and Cordella (Nee Ketterhagen) May on Aug. 18, 1929. He graduated from Saint Mary’s High School and went on to proudly […]

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EVELYN A. GROTE

      Evelyn A. Grote, 101, was raised to the Church triumphant on Oct. 25, 2021, at The Bickford Crystal Lake. Evelyn was born in Waterford, to parents George and Anna (nee Johnson) Bucholtz. She married Lloyd Grote on Nov. 21, 1940. They raised their two children in South Milwaukee. Later […]

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LaVERNE H. KUHNKE SR.

      LaVerne H. Kuhnke Sr., 90, of Burlington, passed away Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 at his home. LaVerne was born in Sharon on June 22, 1931, to Arthur and Vera (nee Greene) Kuhnke. He was educated and spent his early life in Sharon and served in the Army during the […]

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DEAN E. LUKE

Dean “Butch” E. Luke, 75, of New Munster, passed away Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at his home. Dean was born in Burlington, on July 2, 1946, to Donald and June (nee Tabbert) Luke. His early life was spent in Wheatland, where he graduated from Holy Name Grade School and Burlington […]