John E. Buckingham

John E. Buckingham 88, Burlington, WI died Monday January 11th, 2016 at the Lakeland Health Care Center, Elkhorn, WI. John was born December 29th, 1927 in Chicago, IL. The son of John & Emma St. Claire Buckingham, he was untied in marriage to Irene Nessler June 20th, 1953 in Lake Geneva and she preceded him in death January 7th, 2014. John was a woodworker and cabinet maker. John is survived by three daughters, Jill (James Nash) Buckingham, Minneapolis Min, Deborah (Chris Christenson) Buckingham, and Footville, WI. And Judy (Gail) Melick of Lake Geneva He is also survived by 2 sisters, Isabelle (Pete) Boldt of Lake Geneva and Marie (Charles) Donner of Harvard, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother George Buckingham. A family gathering will be held in March at the Oakwood Cemetery, Sharon, WI. Steinke Funeral Home & Cremation Services are assisting the family with the arrangements. For online obituary & guest registry go to www.steinkefuneralhomeinc.com.