James Michael ‘Jimmer’ Schmidt, 49, died July 1, 2016, due to a farm accident on his family’s farm. He was born in Burlington on Nov. 15, 1966, to William James ‘W. James’ (Jim) and Pamila Schmidt. He worked his entire life on the family farm doing what he loved […]

      Florence L. Erickson, 93, Burlington, died peacefully on June 24, 2016, at her son’s home in Burlington. She was born in Wausau on May 9, 1923, to the late Julius and Bertha (Seidler) Kramer. She spent her early life in Wausau where she graduated from Wausau High School. On […]

      Joseph Anthony Popp, 86, Burlington, died June 26, 2016, at his residence. He was born April 18, 1930, in Waterford, to the late Julian and Mary (Kosarog) Popp. He graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School, Burlington. While in high school, he enjoyed boxing, and he also helped out […]

      Kathleen Elizabeth Schmidt, 63, died May 14, 2016, at Veterans Hospital, Madison, after a long battle with cancer. She was born June 6, 1953, in Burlington, to Elmer and Viladene Schmidt. She grew up in Waterford and worked numerous jobs in Burlington before joining the U.S. Army and was […]

      David Smaniotto, 57 Salem, died June 24, 2016, at Janesville Mercy Hospital due to a tragic accident. He was born March 19, 1959, in Chicago, to the late Anthony and Dorothy (Mazzorana) Smaniotto. Dave grew up in Tinley Park, Ill., and graduated from Tinley Park High School, where he […]

      Rita M. Leahy, 81, Lake Geneva, died June 22, 2016, at Aurora Memorial Hospital, Burlington. She was born Feb. 12, 1935, in Mauston, to the late James and Emma Feldbruegge Powers. She married John F. Leahy June 15, 1957, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Mauston. He preceded her in […]

      Colleen J. ‘Jill’ Smith, 80, Evansville, formerly Darlington, died June 22, 2016, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Madison. She was born June 11, 1936, at Jenks Maternity Home in Darlington, to Russell and Margaret (Mollrud) Curry. She graduated from Darlington High School in 1955 and later attended UW-Platteville for two […]

      Jean M. Sorenson, 95, Burlington, died peacefully on June 13, 2016. She was born in Racine on Jan. 9, 1921, to the late Edward and Julia (Moriarty) Chadek. She spent her early life in Racine where she graduated from Horlick High School, class of 1939. She further attended nursing […]

“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.” –The Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Bernard J. ‘Bernie’ Stark, 81, died June 18, 2016. He was born in Waterford on May 3, 1935, to the late Bernard ‘Ben’ and […]

      Robert W. Uhen, 81, Burlington, died peacefully on June 18, 2016, at St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee. He was born in Burlington on Sept. 26, 1934, to the late William and Adelheid (Bracker) Uhen. He was a lifetime Burlington resident where he attended St. Charles Grade School and graduated […]