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Obituary: Steven Alan Meisner, 62
Steven Alan Meisner, 62, of Whitewater, WI passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI following a brief illness. Steve was born on April 17, 1962, in Beloit, WI to LaVerne and Judith (Kutz) Meisner. He married Barbara Lindl on…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Mary Elizabeth Westrick, 87, of Mesa, AZ
MARY ELIZABETH WESTRICK It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving mother on Monday, May 21, 2023 at the age of 87. Mary and Buck resided at Fountain of the Sun, Mesa, AZ for 20+ years. Buck preceded her in death in 2019. She was…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: John R. Burrows, 66, of Milton
John R. Burrows was born in Bryn Mawr, PA, on October 16, 1956, the son of Robert Nelson Burrows and Marion Jauch Burrows. As a child, John was reluctant to speak, first entering the world of speech when he was three and a half years old; he never stopped after…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Patricia Jean Keske (Moker), 80, of Brocton, IL
Patricia Jean Keske (Moker), wife, mother, mother-in-law, grand and great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend to many, passed away on May 27, 2023, at the age of 80. Patricia (Pat) was born in Menominee Township, MI, to Jennie Slawinski Moker and Steven Moker. After moving with her parents to Milwaukee,…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: William “Bill” Bush Fardy, 90, of Mequon
William Bush Fardy of Mequon, Wisconsin went to heaven on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the age of 90. Bill died peacefully at home in the loving presence of his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Mary Lou. He is survived by his…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Alton Schallock, 99, of Tomah (Updated)
Alton Schallock, age 99, passed away on May 11th, 2023 at the Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse. Alton was born on November 15, 1923 in South Dakota. He was the son of Arthur Schallock and Tina (Strohman) Schallock. Alton and his parents briefly lived in Canada before relocating to Jackson,…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Heather Marie Anderson, 42
Heather Marie Anderson, 42, Whitewater, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Heather was born on November 28, 1980 in Grand Junction, Colorado to Suzette (Hoeper) and Alan Weckerly Jr. On July 19, 2003 she married Robert Anderson. She enjoyed many things such as…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Richard T. MacCoy, 75
Richard T. MacCoy, age 75 of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 15, 2023. A Celebration of Life Gathering for Rick will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Bobbers Island Grill, 750 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy S, Wisconsin Dells, and we ask everyone to…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Linda Sue Travis, 69
Linda Sue Travis, 69, Whitewater, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the Mercy Hospital in Lake Geneva, WI. Linda was born on June 30, 1953 in Fort Atkinson to Erwin and Jeanette (Moyer) Travis. She graduated from Whitewater High School in 1971 and received her Bachelor’s Degree in…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Gerald Wm. Mallmann, 72
Gerald Wm. Mallmann, 72, of Whitewater, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Our House Senior Living. He was surrounded by friends. Jerry was born on November 10, 1950 in Sheboygan, WI, the son of William H. and Wilma M. (Jahn) Mallmann. He grew up in Sheboygan…
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