Barbara E. Rubach, 105, of Burlington, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at her home. Born in Hamilton County, Illinois on Dec. 20, 1918, to James and Stella (nee Harrelson) Meadows, she was the youngest of five children. Her early life was spent in McLeansboro, Illinois. Her school life […]

      Kathleen McLaughlin, 91, of Burlington, passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 at her home. Born in Milwaukee on April 25, 1933, she was the daughter of Joseph and Cecelia (nee Gaitens) Ellmaurer. Her early life was spent in Milwaukee, where she graduated from Holy Angels Grade School and Messmer […]

      Larry M. Lois, 76, of Barnes, passed away on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at his home. Larry passed away on the 57th anniversary of his mother’s passing. Larry Michael Lois was born Dec. 2, 1947, in Burlington, the son of Cecil and Ruth (Baumgartner) Lois. He was raised and […]

      Christopher E. Korman, 60, of Waterford, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes in his home on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Chris was born to Gilbert and Irene (nee Buckner) Korman in Sumner, Iowa on May 27, 1964. He spent his early life in Waterford, graduating from Waterford Union High […]

      Alan L. Kaddatz, 69, of Slades Corners, died on Nov. 24, 2024. Alan was born on Sept. 19, 1955, in Burlington, the son of the late Lawrence “Pat” and Irma (Yahnke) Kaddatz. He has been a lifelong resident of Slades Corners and a lifetime member of St. John’s Evangelical […]

      Jane Emily Harju, 82, of Kansasville, passed away peacefully at her home on Dec. 1, 2024. She was born on Sept. 22, 1942, to George and Esther Ronsholdt in Superior. A dedicated CPA, Jane pursued her degree with passion and excelled in her profession. Jane will be remembered for […]

      James Joseph Pihringer passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 at Shorehaven’s long-term care facility with the love of his life by his side at the age of 99. James was the first-born child of Joseph and Ruth (Morrissey) Pihringer on Oct. 17, 1925 in Burlington. He attended […]

      Kenneth C. Jones of Cedar Grove passed away at home on Nov. 13, 2024. He was 40 years old. Ken was born in Burlington on March 17, 1984, to Keith and Suzanne (Grimm) Jones. He graduated from Burlington High School with the class of 2002. After graduation he attended […]

      Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Uhen, 90, of Burlington, passed away on Nov. 20, 2024 at home surrounded by the love she cultivated throughout her lifetime. Born on Jan. 27, 1934, to Edward and Florence (nee Reesman) Jackley, Betty grew up in Burlington along with her five sisters and brother. Her […]

Michael R. Boutcher, 67, of Burlington, passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 at his home. Born in Chicago, on July 29, 1957, Mike was the son of Edward and Mary Lou (nee Savary) Boutcher. His early life was spent in Hammond, Indiana, where he graduated from Morton Senior High School. […]