The world became brighter on Oct. 11, 2022, when Emmett James Scherrer-Vassos was born in Waukesha. Sadly, Emmett, age 29 days, passed away in his parent’s arms on Nov. 9, 2022. Born to Lexus Scherrer and Prokopios Vassos, Emmett very early revealed the same charismatic smile and charm as his […]
Obituaries
Information on services for recently deceased residents
MICHAEL D. IVERSON
Michael Duane Iverson, 70, of Tichigan, died peacefully in his home, Nov. 9, 2022. Michael was born on Jan. 8, 1952, in Muskego, to the late Edward and Pearl (nee Velie) Iverson. He was raised on Long Lake and attended Waterford Union High School before entering military service. He married […]
SUE K. SCHNEIDER
Sue K. Schneider, 69, of Elkhorn, passed away Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 at Lakeland Medical Center. Sue was born in Burlington on Sept. 10, 1953, to Richard and Virginia (nee Schmaling) Henning. Her early life was spent in Lyons and she graduated from Burlington High School. On Sept. 6, […]
GERALD WISNIEWSKI
Gerald Wisniewski, 84, of Wind Lake, died Oct. 24, 2022. He is survived by his son Phillip Wisniewski. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 at 11 a.m. to the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove.
ANITA RUTH RUBACH
Anita Ruth Rubach, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, surrounded by her children. Anita was born in Burlington on March 18, 1926, to Oscar and Gertrude (nee Newbury) Uebele. She grew up on a farm near Bohners Lake, graduated from Burlington High School “Class of 1944” […]
GLORIA A. JENSEN
Gloria A. Jensen joined the Saints Triumphant on Sunday, Nov. 6, after a short battle with cancer. Gloria was born Jan. 2, 1943, in Chicago Heights, Illinois to William and Esther (nee Hotchkins) Nietfeldt. The family moved to the Burlington area in 1954. She was united in Christian marriage […]
ANITA RUTH RUBACH
Anita Ruth Rubach, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, surrounded by her children. Anita was born in Burlington on March 18, 1926, to Oscar and Gertrude (nee Newbury) Uebele. She grew up on a farm near Bohners Lake, graduated from Burlington High School “Class of 1944” […]
GILBERT BENJAMIN BAKKE
Gilbert Benjamin Bakke, 85, of Waterford, peacefully entered God’s kingdom on Oct. 28, 2022, where he joyfully reunited with his beloved wife, Lorraine. Gil was born on Sept. 13, 1937, to Martin and Lydia (nee Wittenberger) Bakke. He graduated from Waterford Union High School in 1955 and received a […]
HAROLD J. OTTER
Harold J. Otter, 88, of Burlington, passed away Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at Holton Manor in Elkhorn. Harold was born in Dodgeville on July 11, 1934, to George and Hattie (nee Leffler) Otter. His early life was spent in Dodgeville, where he graduated from area schools. He also served […]
WAYNE DAVID YANKE
Wayne David Yanke died Oct. 17, 2022. We was born to Anna and Herman Yanke on April 3, 1932 near Lyons and moved to Lake Geneva prior to elementary school. He lived there until graduation from Lake Geneva High School. Wayne enlisted in the US Navy during the Korean […]