Phyllis Bixler (Nee: Dorrance), 84, of Rochester, formerly of Waterford, passed away on May 27th, 2023 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, WI. Phyllis was born on November 16th, 1938 to Dr. Thomas and Helen Dorrance. Phyllis married the love of her life, Paul Bixler, on August 20th, 1960 in Indiana. Phyllis earned her Bachelor's degree in education. She moved to Waterford, WI in 1962. Phyllis also was a resident of Indiana, Ohio, Montana, and Yellowstone.  Phyllis was a grade school...

Natalie M. DeGroot, age 3, of Kansasville WI., passed away peacefully in her parents arms at Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI, on May 25, 2023. Natalie was born on October 15, 2019 to Kevin and Amanda DeGroot. She was beautiful, lively, funny, smart, just an extraordinary little girl! Even at her young age she knew how to make people laugh, she was a happy, vivacious little girl. She will be missed by all but especially her sister Gracie, and her cat Mauwe. Gracie and Natalie...

Gary L. Willingham, 77, of Burlington, WI, Passed away on May 11th, 2023 At Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center. He will be greatly missed by many.  Gary was born on December 7th, 1945 in Phoenix, Arizona, to his parents; Valentine Alan Willingham and Lupe' Aclaire. Gary married Sally Willingham (Jahns) on August 27th, 1966, At St. Johns Lutheran Church in Burlington, WI.  Gary worked in construction for 46 years with the JW Peters & Sons, as the Plant...

Rachel Marie "Rach" Richmond, 43, of Burlington, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. After a short but fierce fight against cancer, she passed away at home with her loving family by her side. Rachel was born on March 12, 1980, to Thomas and Pamela Hefty. She grew up in Honey Creek and graduated from Burlington High School in 1998. On April 20, 2002, at Cross Lutheran Church, Rachel was united in marriage to the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Jason Richmond. In a...

Shirley Jeanne Harper, 88 of Franklin, WI formerly of Fairfield, IL tragically left this world on May 1, 2023, in Divernon, IL. Shirley came into the world on April 21, 1935, to parents Alvin G. Adler and Barbara Stewart.  As a young child during the Great Depression, Shirley’s life was tumultuous and she was sent to live with various family members in Wisconsin and Chicago.  She and her first husband Robert Wicinski met and fell in love in high school and they were married...

James J. Sibilski, passed away peacefully, at the age of 82, at Ridge Stone Gardens on May 1st, 2023. We are saying goodbye to a man who was happy living a simple, uncomplicated life. His priority in life was to care for and love his family, first and foremost. He was a kind and gentle man who had respect for everyone and taught his children to do the same. On September 28th, 1963, Jim married the love of his life, Kathleen “Kathy”.  They shared 60 wonderful years of...

Our dear mother, Shirley Mary Sobieski, passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2023, at Elder Care Cottages of Waterford. Shirley was born in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the youngest of 7 children, to Stanley and Leona Brodzik on June 18th, 1935. Shirley was proceeded in death by her parents, her siblings, and her beloved son, James Michael Sobieski. Shirley is survived by her remaining children Denise Marie Sobieski (Bill Mitchell), John Sobieski, Sr (Tina Mayer), Roseann Campbell (Kent),...

John A. Hollingsworth Jr., 90, of Waterford, went home to be with Jesus on April 24th, 2023.  He was surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home.  John was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to John A. Hollingsworth Sr. and Bertha (Nee: Reitzel).  John graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School and went on to further his education at Lehigh University achieving his bachelor of science in civil engineering.  During his years at Lehigh he was a proud member of Phi...

Brian K. Zettler passed away peacefully on April 22nd, 2023, at the age of 54, at Burlington Memorial Hospital. Brian is survived by his mother Maxine Zettler; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his father George Zettler and his sister Holly Zettler. Brian was a life-long resident of Burlington and a graduate of Burlington High School.  He had a deep love of nature.  He enjoyed watching birds and fishing.  Brian loved tending to his vegetable...

MICHAEL J. LANGE Michael J. Lange, 63, of Burlington, Wis. passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at home with his wife and daughter by his side. Mike was born on January 29, 1960 to Roberta and Donald Lange in rural Burlington. In his early childhood, Mike took an interest in building things and through the love and mentoring of his neighbors Shorty and Alice Davis – who became his second parents – his talent in construction and design began to develop. Their influence also...