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Arnold (Arnie) Jacobs, 88, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2021
Arnold (Arnie) Jacobs, 88, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2021. He was born on February 9, 1933 to Marion and Minerva Jacobs. He was Father to three boys, Grandpa to six grandchildren and Great Grandpa to four great grandchildren. Arnie farmed from the moment he could reach the pedals…
Read Entire ObituaryOn December 11, 2020, the eternal choir of Heaven welcomed Audrey J. Tuinstra into its presence
On December 11, 2020, the eternal choir of Heaven welcomed Audrey J. Tuinstra into its presence. Audrey was born on January 29, 1933 on the south side of Chicago to John and Eleanor Jackson. Although she was surrounded by a great number of extended family, she only had one brother,…
Read Entire ObituaryLauren “Red” Meske, 83, Whitewater, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 4, 2021
Lauren “Red” Meske, 83, Whitewater, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Lauren was born on July 2, 1937 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin to Vernon and Phyllis Meske. Lauren graduated from Whitewater High School and then served in the United States Army. Lauren worked in both construction…
Read Entire ObituaryErik Peter Stottrup, 79, of Waterloo, Iowa passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home in Whitewater
Erik Peter Stottrup, 79, of Waterloo, Iowa passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home in Whitewater, WI. Erik was born on September 28th, 1941 in Waterloo, Iowa. He graduated from Warrensburg-Latham High School in 1958. Erik earned his Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Southern Illinois University in 1963. After…
Read Entire ObituaryWhitewater family mourns father and grandfather; Jim Bruynell passes away at age 84
(Reutebuch family submission) James John Bruynell, age 84, of Oceanside CA, went to be with our Lord and Savior on March 21, 2021. Jim was born to Erma and John Bruynell on September 18, 1936. He grew up in Mishawaka, Indiana, attended Mishawaka High School and graduated in 1955. Jim…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary of Dylan Edmund Dale Griep has been Updated with Arrangements
Sherry Griep writes, “I have arranged the date, place, and time of Dylan ‘s memorial service. I held this out because of Covid so we could hold it outside. I am requesting that every one social distance and wears a mask. His Memorial and Celebration of his Life will be held at:…
Read Entire ObituaryWilfred Arthur Ludeman, 97, of Whitewater, died on March 31, 2021 at his home
Wilfred Arthur Ludeman, 97, of Whitewater, died on March 31, 2021 at his home. Wilfred was born on June 12, 1923 in LaGrange, WI to Arthur and Lillian (Romey) Ludeman. He graduated from Whitewater City High School in 1941. On June 20, 1946, Wilfred married Jean Orcutt. She preceded him in…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary of Mary J. Goeglein has been updated with arrangements
A Memorial Service will be held to honor the life of Mary J. Goeglein on May 22, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Evergreen Country Club in the Pavillion, N6246 US-12, Elkhorn, WI 53121 . Visitation will start at 1:00 p.m. with a service at 2:00 p.m., with visitation afterwards…
Read Entire ObituaryDonald “Doc” Kelley Obituary Updated with Arrangements
A Memorial Service will be held to honor the life of Donald “Doc” Kelley on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI 53190. A visitation will be held prior to the service at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until…
Read Entire ObituaryArlene Louise (Bjorngaard) Ostermeier, 89, passed away at Fort Memorial Hospital on March 21, 2021 after a brief illness
Arlene Louise (Bjorngaard) Ostermeier, 89, passed away at Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin on March 21, 2021 after a brief illness. Arlene was born on February 18, 1932 to Peder and Selma Bjorngaard in Wanamingo, Minnesota. She attended country school for eight years and graduated from Wanamingo High…
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