Man who died in house fire enjoyed motorsports
My Racine County
by Ed Nadolski
3y ago
Funeral for Tyler Werlein was set for Friday Racine County authorities identified the man who died in a May 12 Town of Burlington house fire as 29-year-old Tyler Werlein. Werlein, according to his obituary, graduated from Burlington High School and worked as an auto technician before the house fire in the 3000 block of Spring Drive in the Town of Burlington. The Racine County Sheriff’s Office, which did not suspect any foul play, said deputies responded to home around 1:16 p.m. and discovered heavy smoke coming from the front of the residence with visible flames on the northwest corner of the ..read more
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MARK E. SENFT
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by Karen Dubinsky
3y ago
      Mark E. “Slim” Senft, 67, is at rest May 17, 2021. Mark was the dear son of the late Harold and Violet Senft; former husband of Jennifer Senft-Bosmans; beloved father of Kristin Senft; and brother of Linda “Putzie” (Gary) Seidler and the late Floyd (Sandy) Senft. He is further survived by other relatives and dear friends. Mark was proud of being a skilled plumber and loved gardening especially his cherry tomatoes. He also enjoyed the outdoors and bird watching. A memorial service and sharing of memories will be held at a later date. Schaff Funeral Home is serving ..read more
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LaVONNE KENNEALY
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by Karen Dubinsky
3y ago
      LaVonne “Vonnie” Kennealy, 85, passed away on May 10, 2021. She was born in Eitzen, Minn. and attended Caledonia High School in Caledonia, Minn. She graduated from Macalester College with a Bachelor’s Degree, and earned a Master’s Degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Vonnie was a proud educator and administrator in public education in Wisconsin. She served as an administrator in the Retired Educators Association during her retirement in Sun Lakes, Ariz. for many years. During her 27 years of retirement, she was an avid golfer, and also took on part-tim ..read more
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JOYCE MARDELL HUMPHREY
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by Karen Dubinsky
3y ago
      Joyce Mardell Humphrey, born on Jan. 20, 1927, passed away at Alden Estates, on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at the age of 94. Joyce was the second of four daughters, born to Earl and Ethel (Brechlein) Geigel. She was raised on a farm outside of Monroe, in an area known as Dutch Hollow. She attended the one-room Dutch Hollow School through eighth grade, and then moved on to graduate from Monroe High School as a member of the class of ’44. From there, she attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and graduated with teaching degrees in both Home Economics, and ..read more
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GLEN A. F. CHRISTMAN
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by Karen Dubinsky
3y ago
      Glen A. F. Christman, 97, of Yorkville, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Waterford Senior Living Center. Glen was born Jan. 2, 1924 to Joseph P. and Emma C.K. (nee Eppers) Christman in the township of Dover. His early life was spent on the family farm in Dover. He attended Sunnyside Grade School and graduated from Union Grove Union High School. On April 3, 1948 he was united in marriage to Rita A. Huck at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dover. Following their marriage, they lived in Union Grove where they raised their family. In their later years, they enjoyed ..read more
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JOYCE HORLE
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by Karen Dubinsky
3y ago
Joyce Horle, 89, of Burlington, passed peacefully on May 6, 2021, at her residence with her family at her side. She is loved and survived by her husband of 69 years, Reid F. Horle; three daughters, Susan (Terry) Barham, Katherine Galstad, Barbara (Michael) Kessler; seven grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Joyce was born on May 9, 1931, in Indianapolis, Ind., to Clarence L. and Nancy Ringquist. She graduated from Central High School in LaCrosse in 1949 and from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, in 1955, with a degree in Elementary Education. She was an elementary and preschool tea ..read more
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BONNIE J. PERKINS
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by Karen Dubinsky
3y ago
      Bonnie J. Perkins, 72, of Burlington, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Aurora Memorial Medical Center in Burlington, surrounded by loved ones. Bonnie was born May 26, 1948 in Burlington, to Albert and Janet (Hansen) Miller. She was united in marriage to Gordon J. Perkins on July 23, 1966 in Lake Geneva. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Bonnie was a member of Como Community Church. She loved her bible study and church family dearly. She was thoughtful and caring, always the first person to remember a birthday or a special occasion, o ..read more
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CONSTANCE A. MacARTHUR
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by Karen Dubinsky
3y ago
      Constance A. MacArthur, 74, of West Allis, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in East Troy, surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born in Burlington on Feb. 18, 1947, to John and Dorothy (nee Felton) Gendrich. Her early life was spent in Waterford, where she graduated from Waterford Union High School. She attended UW Whitewater where she met her former husband and father to Jennifer and John, John Rau. They remained good friends for the rest of her life. On June 21, 1991 in Rochester, she was united in marriage to Lawrence “Lon” MacArthur. Following marriag ..read more
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CORONA IONE TSCHANTZ
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by Karen Dubinsky
3y ago
      Corona “Connie” Ione Tschantz, 95, of Reedsburg, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Meadow Ridge in Baraboo. Connie was born Oct. 24, 1925 in Burlington, to the late Eli and Irene (Richter) Larson. On Nov. 11, 1944, she married Richard M. Tschantz. He preceded her in death Nov.12, 2011. Connie enjoyed music. She was an accomplished musician on the accordion, piano and organ. Her interests included growing and arranging flowers. She loved waterfalls and hummingbirds. Connie is survived by her son Richard W. (Susan) Tschantz of Scott Depot, W. Va.; and her grandso ..read more
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Village offers update on incorporation battle
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by Ed Nadolski
3y ago
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Town of Waterford’s incorporation effort, and the Village of Waterford’s future annexation plans, took center stage when village officials held a question-and-answer meeting May 3. In early 2020, town leaders officially moved forward on the municipality’s sought-after incorporation into the Village of Tichigan, filing the requisite legal paperwork. Since then, the process has been moving through various channels, most notably at the state level. “It froze the boundaries,” said Stan Rifle, a municipal attorney with expertise in municipalities’ incorporation effo ..read more
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