Miola E. Solberg, 95, Burlington, died Oct. 18, 2014, at Pine Brook Pointe. She was born in Burlington on March 18, 1919, to the late Charles and Laura (Thiede) Wortman. She was a lifetime resident of Burlington where she received her education. On March 1, 1946, she married Lawrence […]

      Lois Reuschlein Schott, 88, Santa Barbara, Calif., died Sept. 14, 2014, at home with her loving family by her side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Feb. 14, 1926, in Burlington, to the late Louis Reuschlein and Norma Reuschlein. She grew up in Burlington with […]

      Heather McKeen, 67, mom, grandma, sister and friend, died Oct. 9, 2014. She was the oldest of nine children born to Doug and Ethel (Frost) McKeen. She was born and raised on a farm and always stayed true to her country roots. She was employed at Nestle Foods from […]

      Herbert H. ‘Herb’ Koenen, 93, died Oct. 11, 2014, at Pine Brook Pointe Assisted Living, surrounded by family and Seasons Hospice caregivers and all the angels and saints. He is now rejoicing in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven. He was born on the […]

      Patrick D. ‘Pete’ Delaney, 50, Burlington, died Oct. 11, 2014, at East Troy Manor, after a courageous two-year battle. He was born in Burlington on July 15, 1964, to William ‘Pat’ and Jane (Pekel) Delaney. He was a lifelong resident of Burlington, attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated […]

      Marietta C. Grueter, 96, Lake Geneva, died Oct. 8, 2014, at Holton Manor, Elkhorn. She was born Sept. 17, 1918, to the late John and Clementine (Kasner) Grueter. She spent most of her adult life in Milwaukee. Survivors include her son, Mark (Cheryl) Luzenski; four grandchildren; siblings, Roman (Marie) […]

      Ardith A. (Carlson) Kiersztian, 76, died Oct. 10, 2014, at Burlington Memorial Hospital VNA Hospice. She was born June 22, 1930, in Racine, to the late Walter H. and Angela G. (Kusters) Carlson. She married the late Edward J. Kiersztian.       She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, […]

      Lois M. Beix, 91, Burlington, died Oct. 8, 2014, at Lakeland Health Care Center, Elkhorn. She was born in Chetek on Dec. 13, 1922, to the late Clarance and Velma (Worden) Ling. She spent her early life in Chetek where she graduated from high school. On Oct. 6, 1945, […]

Steven Edward Smetana, 58, of Stoddard, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at his home. He was born in Burlington on Sept. 19, 1956, to Wenzel and Edna (McCarthy) Smetana. Steve attended St. Mary’s Catholic High School, graduating in 1974 with his best friend for life David Benkendorf. Upon […]

Les L. Miller, 64, of Burlington died Oct. 3, 2014, at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington. He was born March 12, 1950, to Floyd and Doris (Bosanee) in Durant, Okla. His early life was spent in Racine. On Feb. 18, 1982, he was united in marriage to Jackie Lynn Granke. […]