Edward Nadolski

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MARIAN MILLER NELSON

Jun 3, 2024 | myracinecounty.com | Karen Dubinsky |Edward Nadolski

Marion Miller Nelson, 87, of Burlington, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington. Marion was born in Burlington on Nov. 8, 1936, to Elmer and Margaret (nee Furman) Tesch. She grew up in Burlington and was a lifelong resident. She attended Alverno College and Union Grove Teachers College receiving her bachelor’s degree in education. Immediately after receiving her degree, she started teaching first grade at St. Mary’s in Burlington.
PAM HESS

Jun 3, 2024 | myracinecounty.com | Karen Dubinsky |Edward Nadolski

Pam, born Sept. 17, 1948, to the late Earl and Florence (Hardie) Hess in Racine, passed away May 24, 2024, at Arbor View Assisted Living Center. Pam led a life full of passion and service. Graduating from Park High School in 1966 and later attending the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, her journey was marked by her unwavering dedication to her interests and community. Always an avid horse and dog-lover, Pam began showing horses in 1958.
JOYCE DARLENE VORPAGEL

Jun 3, 2024 | myracinecounty.com | Karen Dubinsky |Edward Nadolski

Joyce Darlene Vorpagel, 89, of Burlington, went home to the Lord to embrace her loving husband, Earl on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Born in Burlington on July 11, 1934, and raised in Bloomfield on the family farm, she was the daughter of William and Eleanor (nee Schwanz) Steffen. Story has it that the first time Earl saw Joyce was from across the football field when a light came shining down on her, and that was it, he was in love. They were married on Sept. 23, 1950.
ALBERT J. SCHMIDT

May 29, 2024 | myracinecounty.com | Karen Dubinsky |Edward Nadolski

Albert J. Schmidt, 89, passed away on May 25, 2024, at his residence in Burlington. Albert was born Feb. 23, 1935, to George and Emma (nee Grossman) Schmidt in Wisconsin. He married the love of his life, Linda M. Mitchell, on March 3, 1963. They were married over 57 years, with the majority of those years residing in Burlington. Albert worked for Burlington Brass Works and Ardagh Glass for 28 years. Albert is survived by his daughter, Christine L. (Michael E.) Lois; grandson, Michael A.
ALBERT A. GORES

May 21, 2024 | myracinecounty.com | Karen Dubinsky |Edward Nadolski

Albert “Bud” A. Gores, 95, of Burlington, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington. Born in Byron on Feb. 13, 1929, he was the son of Walter and Esther (nee Johnson) Gores. His early life was spent in Burlington, where he graduated from Burlington High School, Class of 1947. He served in the Army Air Force in the Occupation of Japan from 1948 until 1950 and was honorably discharged as an army sergeant.
ELIZABETH HARMATYS PARK

May 21, 2024 | myracinecounty.com | Karen Dubinsky |Edward Nadolski

Dr. Elizabeth “Betty” Harmatys Park, extraordinary wife, mother, grandmother, poet, scholar, and friend, died on May 16, 2024 due to complications from heart surgery. She was 81. Betty was born on the south side of Milwaukee on Sept. 10, 1942 to Stanley and Rose (Westphal) Harmatys. Her fondest childhood memories were of her cousins and three sisters Dolly, Judy, and Marge. She loved to recall her years at Mercy High School.
ARDELL C. JURANEK

May 17, 2024 | myracinecounty.com | Karen Dubinsky |Edward Nadolski

Ardell C. Juranek, 91, of Burlington, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at his home. Born in Burlington on Feb. 2, 1933, he was the son of Patrick and Frances (nee Isferding) Juranek. His early life was spent in Burlington, where he graduated from St. Mary High School. He served in the Air Force for eight years after high school. On Jan. 8, 1955, in Burlington, he was united in marriage to JoAnn Woodward. She preceded him in death on Sept. 7, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Burlington.
REID F. HORLE

May 17, 2024 | myracinecounty.com | Karen Dubinsky |Edward Nadolski

Reid F. Horle joined his wife in death on May 14, 2024, with his three daughters by his side. Reid was born in Milwaukee on April 27, 1929 to Lawrence and Maybelle (Rothenmaier) Horle. He spent his early years in West Bend. He met his wife, Joyce, in LaCrosse, while attending church. He looked up into the choir loft and saw an angel. Reid and Joyce were married on Nov. 22, 1951. Joyce passed away in 2021 after almost 70 years of marriage.
JOAN AGNES STROHM

May 17, 2024 | myracinecounty.com | Karen Dubinsky |Edward Nadolski

Joan Agnes Strohm, 91, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Aurora Hospital in Burlington. She was born on Dec. 26, 1932 to Elmer and Agnes (Elverman) Scherrer and grew up in New Munster. Joan met her future husband, Richard Strohm, while in high school at St. Mary’s in Burlington. They were united in marriage on Oct. 10, 1953. Joan was a devoted wife, mother to six children, loving grandmother to 16 grandchildren and great-grandmother to 22 great-grandchildren.
DONNA L. NOBLE

May 13, 2024 | myracinecounty.com | Karen Dubinsky |Edward Nadolski

Donna L. Noble, 96, of Burlington, quietly passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington. Donna was born on April 19, 1928, to Peter O. Peterson and Julia Akre in Claire City, South Dakota. She grew up on the family farm near Claire City. She was one of eight children. After elementary school she attended Oak Grove Lutheran High School in Fargo, North Dakota. She earned a teaching certificate and taught at a country school for a year before marrying Willard W.