Karl H. Leitheusser, age 80, passed away June 22nd, 2019 at the Memory Care Facility at Arborview. He was born April 18th, 1939 to Wilhelm and Mia (nee Heuman) Leitheusser in Kirchbauna, Germany. Karl married Ellen Johnson on June 6th, 1964 at Burlington Methodist Church. He worked for Madison Tire, Warren Dairy, and Ball-Foster, before retiring to spend more time with his family. He loved to cook, especially over a campfire; he also enjoyed cars, camping, playing cards, trips to the casino,...

Angela Gurka, 94, of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. Angela was born on February 11, 1925, in Goodman. She was the 9 th of 12 children born to Joseph and Anna (Krzyzak) Gremban. Joseph worked for the local lumber company and the family farmed in Goodman. Angela met her future husband, Walter Gurka, of Armstrong Creek, at a community social event. Angela graduated valedictorian from Goodman High School in 1942. She moved to...

Romona “Romie” E. Wille, age 99, went to join her Lord, June 9th, 2019 at Arbor View Assisted Living, surrounded by her loving family. Romona was born April 20th, 1920 to the late Harry and Clara Schneider. She attended school at St. Mary Grade School and High School in Burlington, WI. She married the love of her life Donald Wille on May 3rd, 1947. She worked at the Burlington Mills and Academy Cleaners for many years. Romona was a loyal member of the St. Mary Congregation...

Duane  "Breeze" S. Brissette age 89, passed away June 9th, 2019 at Angels Grace Hospice surrounded by his family. Duane was born September 3rd, 1929 to the late Oliver and Ruth Brissette. He married his loving wife Betty on October 23rd, 1982 and they shared many beautiful years together. Duane was happily retired and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was and honorary EMT/Firefighter for Mukwonago Fire Department. He delivered Meals on Wheels for 14 years. Duane will...

Henry E. Lois, 85, passed away peacefully June 2nd, 2019 at Rosewood Manor in Delavan, WI. He was born April 26th, 1934 to Edward and Vivian (Nee Krueger) Lois. He graduated from high school, then went on to serve his country in the Army for two years. Henry married his first wife Joan in 1963, unfortunately she passed a few years into their marriage. Henry was lucky enough to find a love for a second time when he married Vivian Taschner. Henry worked as a farmer, for a Burlington Brewery,...

James R. Merlo, 84, Waterford, passed away on May 31st, 2019 peacefully at his home in Waterford surrounded by family. James was born September 21st, 1934 to James & Theresa (Nee Schaivo) Merlo. He attended a Boys Technical School through 10th grade. He married Darlene M. Jens on November 14th, 1953. James lived in Crystal Falls, MI; Pennsylvania; Milwaukee, WI; and finally resided in Waterford, WI in 1969. James was a hard worker, he worked as a postman and owned his...

Sue Ann Pheneger passed away unexpectedly May 30th, 2019 at the age of 63. She was born January 19th, 1956 to Daniel and Joan Morgan Jr. She lived in Burlington her entire life and was a member of the United Methodist Church. She was married to George Pheneger, who preceded her in death. Together they raised border collies. Sue Ann is survived by her sisters Mary Fiegel, Linda Morgan, Michelle (Guy) Giebel, Danielle (Allen) Hanusa, and her stepsister Patti (Bob) Haas; her brtohers...

Raymond V Schaefer, 93, Burlington, WI (formerly of Chicago) died Thursday May 30, 2019 at Oakridge Care Center, Union Grove, WI. He was born June 13, 1925 in Chicago, The son of Louis and Ann Culliton Schaefer and the twin brother of Donald J. Schaefer who predeceased him in 2008. He was also preceded in death by his brother Robert. Ray served in the United States Coast Guard (Middle East and Asiatic/Pacific theatres) during World War II. After his service he employed his knowledge of...

Richard Robert Kwarcinski, 86, of Burlington, WI, formerly Mountain Home, AR, passed away and joined his Savior on May 14, 2019 at Golden Years in Lake Geneva, WI. Richard was born June 7, 1932 in Chicago, IL to the late Harriette (Trawinski) and Frank Kwarcinski. His early years were spent in Chicago,  and he attended St. Wenceslas Grammar School, DePaul Academy High School, and DePaul University.  He married Margaret June Klepsteen on August 30, 1958 in Chicago, IL, and was...

Robert Leonard Megee, age 96, resident of Burlington, WI; formally of LaGrange Park, IL passed away peacefully May 12, 2019 at his residence. He was born September 6, 1922 in Baxter County, AR to Steve and Edna Megee(Gardner). During WWII, Robert proudly served his country is the Army Air Force as an airplane mechanic gunner. He married Estalena Dearmore on August 17, 1951. Together moving to LaGrange Park IL in the 1950’s. He worked as a Ford automobile mechanic until his...