JANET A. TRADER

JANET A. TRADER

Janet A. Trader, a woman of profound resilience, intelligence and service, passed away peacefully on Jan. 31, 2026 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation in Stoughton. Born on March 31, 1930, in Baker, Montana, Janet was the daughter of the late John and Mabel...
PATRICIA ANN STOBBS

PATRICIA ANN STOBBS

Patricia Ann “Pat” Stobbs passed away on Saturday March 14, 2026 in Burlington. She was born in Harvey, Illinois, the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Burgeson) Stobbs. She grew up in Markham, Illinois, and moved to Burlington in 1971. Pat has earned...
RUTH ETTA HANSON

RUTH ETTA HANSON

Ruth Etta Hanson, 97, of Waterford, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 surrounded by her loving family, at the home where she lived for 78 years. Ruth was born July 2, 1928, to Frank and Cora (nee Falk} Johnson of the English Settlement area of Burlington. She...
GARY ALFONSE BACKES

GARY ALFONSE BACKES

Gary Alfonse Backes, 91, passed away peacefully March 15, 2026, at home in Evanston, Illinois, surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Glenburn, North Dakota, Gary graduated from St John’s Preparatory School in Collegeville, Minnesota, and Marquette University in...
JULIE ANN HIMEBAUCH

JULIE ANN HIMEBAUCH

Julie Ann Himebauch, 95, of the Town of Waterford, entered into God’s eternal care, at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, leaving behind a life rich in love, hard work, and family. Her book of life began on Dec. 9, 1930, when she was born at...
THOMAS A. ARNOLD

THOMAS A. ARNOLD

Thomas A. Arnold, 59, of Burlington, passed away on March 9, 2026. Born and raised in Burlington, Tom spent his entire working career with Scherrer Construction Company, where he poured and finished concrete. Tom was an avid fisherman who loved working with his hands...