St. Patrick Vacation Bible School

Black Panther – Tuesday, July 31 at 12:30 PM, Seniors in the Park

From Wikipedia:

Black Panther is a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the eighteenth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film is directed by Ryan Coogler, who co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Robert Cole, and stars Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa / Black Panther, alongside Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis. In Black Panther, T’Challa is crowned king of Wakanda following his father’s death, but his sovereignty is challenged by an adversary who plans to abandon the country’s isolationist policies and begin a global revolution.

When: Tuesday, July 31at 12:30 PM

Where: Seniors in the Park

Flash Mini Workshop: Create A Personal Website

Wisconsin Makers, 200 E Clay Street, is having two Flash Mini Workshops, August 1, from Noon to 2 pm and 3 pm to 5 pm, Creating A Personal Website.  The workshop will show you how to create and publish a personal website. Each person will create a free personal website using photos, graphics, and text. Webmasters of any skill level are encouraged to attend. The instructor has a sample website at https://spangler53511.jimdo.com/.

Norman Arthur Crosby Godfrey, 81, Fort Atkinson passed away after a sudden illness and entered his heavenly home on Friday, July 27, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison surrounded by his loving family.

Norm was born on September 5, 1936, in Milton Wisconsin to Norman and Janet (Anderson) Crosby.  He attended Whitewater High School. Norm married Stephanie Thompson at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Whitewater, WI.  They recently celebrated their 61st anniversary. If you asked him what made his marriage successful he would say, “Yes dear”. Norm was so in love with Stephanie and would do so many special things for her.  Norm worked for 48 years for Crepaco in Fort Atkinson which became APV Crepaco in Lake Mills.  He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Atkinson.  He and Stephanie were very active at the church.  Norm was a family man that enjoyed supporting his family.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Stephanie; loving children, Kathleen Godfrey Cordio, Fort Atkinson, James Godfrey, Whitewater, Stephen Godfrey, LaValle, WI, Phillip Godfrey, Verona, WI, Susan (Gabriel) Hall, Baraboo, WI; grandchildren Frank Cordio, William and Garrett Godfrey, Ashley Kutschenreuter,  Ben and Cassandra Godfrey, David, Grant and Gavin Hall; 8 great-grandchildren; brother Stanley (Carolyn) Godfrey, Fountain City, WI; close family friend, William Malsch.  He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father David Godfrey, grandson, Joshua Cordio; brothers Ronald and Thomas Godfrey.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1660 Endl Blvd, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538.  Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Palmyra, WI.  A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, from 4:00-7: 00 pm at the Nitardy Funeral Home, 1008 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson, WI and on Wednesday from 9:30 am until the time of the service.  As an expression of sympathy, you may wish to consider memorials to the family for future designation to charities to be determined. The family would like to thank the medical staff at Fort HealthCare emergency room and helicopter staff, EMT’s and St. Mary’s MCIU staff for their care. A special thank you to Father Peter Auer, Monsignor Duane Mollenberndt, and Father Pat of St.Mary’s for their compassion and caring.

Leonard R. Plucinski, age 83 of Whitewater, WI, left his earthly home to be with God on Friday, July 27, 2018.

Leonard was born June 9, 1935, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Harry Sr. and Violet (Wilks) Plucinski.  He graduated from Whitewater High School in 1953 and enlisted in the United States Army from 1957 -1960.  Leonard married Carolyn Groshek on December 2, 1961.  Len was employed at Hough Mfg. in Janesville and later at Weiler Co. in Whitewater working in the field service and product engineering depts.  Len worked at Waukesha Fluid Handling as a technical writer-illustrator from 1991 until his retirement in 1999.  He was actively involved with the Lauderdale LaGrange Volunteer Fire department and served as captain of the rescue squad from 1960-1974.  He served on the LaGrange town board from 1973-1974.   He was a member of the Whitewater Lions Club from 1984-until his time of passing, receiving the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award and Birch Sturm Fellowship Award.  Len enjoyed playing guitar and harmonica; he shared his talent with St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Folk Group, St. Mary’s Catholic Church Choir, proud district song leader for the Lions Club 27-A1 for 21 years,  and especially enjoyed playing with his friend Terry Lee.

Len is survived by his wife, Carolyn of Whitewater; children, James (Wendy) of Fort Worth, TX, Gregory (Lissa) of Lexington, KY, and Donna (Mark) Cuyler of Cudahy, WI; granddaughters, Mayah and Susannah; brother, Harvey (Phyllis) of Elkhorn; sisters-in-law, Sherry Plucinski and Charlotte Guzman.  Len was loved and will be remembered by other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harry Jr. and Robert; brother-in-law George Guzman.

Visitation will be on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Haase Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home 320 W. Main St. Palmyra, WI from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 919 W. Main from 10:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM.

Those planning an expression of sympathy please consider memorials to illnesses that affected Len or organizations that are dear to him:  the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Palmyra, Lauderdale LaGrange Fire Dept. or Whitewater Lions Club.

Online obituary, or to leave a condolence, please visit www.Haaselockwoodfhs.com.

Jon A. Witkins, 69, passed away on Tuesday morning July 24, 2018, at the Loft Assisted Living after a long illness.

Jon was born in Madison on December 22, 1948, to John W. and Helen M. (Orlowski) Witkins.

Jon farmed in Palmyra for over 50 years.  He had been named the winner of the Wisconsin division of the National Corn Growers Association corn-growing contest, winning the award with an impressive 178.07 bushels per acre.  He also scored well in the Palmyra Future Farmers of America corn shows and other exhibits.  Jon also drove his Peterbilt truck for the Canning Co. in Fort Atkinson for many years.

Jon graduated from Palmyra High School in 1967.  He enjoyed mechanics and farm machinery.  Jon was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting.

Jon will be dearly missed by his partner of many years, Evelyn Portman.  Jon and Evelyn spent many years together, farming and enjoying life.  Jon is also survived by his sister, Ann (Ron) Rein of Fort Atkinson; nephew, Brian Rein of Fort Atkinson; niece, Tammy (Michael) Boyd of Footville; two great-nieces, Lilly and Brooke Boyd; and other relatives and friends including very special friend of 15 years, Jerry Laxton, whom he stopped by every night after the farm to talk about his day.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen (Orlowski) Witkins.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, August 4 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 313 Main St., Palmyra, WI 53156, with Reverend Steve Blyth officiating.  A visitation will take place on Saturday, August 4 from 10 a.m. until time of service.  Burial will take place at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at St. Matthew Lutheran Church.

Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Loft Assisted Living.

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