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Obituary: Marcia Light Pomplun, age 66
Marcia Light Pomplun, age 66, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at UW Hospital in Madison with her devoted husband by her side. Her passing followed a valiant battle with a sudden, devastating illness. Marcy’s courage and determination over her last three weeks were unsurprising to those who knew…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Gerald William Lehto, age 88
Gerald (Gerry or Jerry) William Lehto, aged 88, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023 surrounded by loved ones, at Hearthstone Memory Care at Fairhaven Senior Services, Whitewater, WI. He was born on December 13, 1934, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Ebba and Archibald Lehto and later developed a close relationship…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Mary Ann C. Rodriguez, 83
Mary Ann C. Rodriguez, 83 of Whitewater passed away Monday September 11, 2023 at Delavan Health Services. She was born on August 19, 1940 the daughter of Olin John “Cotton” and Genevieve (nee Branks) Bienfang in her Whitewater home where she continuously resided until her ailing health prevented her from…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Kenny Kohberger, 69
Kenny Kohberger was born October 9, 1953, in Brooklyn, NY, to Regina and Edward Kohberger. He was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Eileen. Surviving are his brothers, Phillip and Eddie (Leslie), sister Jenny (Jerry) DeLeo, nieces and nephews Kevin (Phebe), Jeff, Chris, Danielle, Matthew, PJ, Jayden and Conner….
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Rodney Sonnenburg, 79
Rodney Sonnenburg, age 79, of Whitewater passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 21, 1944 the son of Raymond and Edna (Hoffmann) Sonnenburg. He graduated from Monroe High School. After high school he went on to attend U.W. Whitewater where he earned…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Peter Conover, 75, of Tucson, AZ
Peter Conover, professor of mass communications, founder of UW- Whitewater Cable TV, avid traveler, talented photographer and devoted family man, died on July 16, 2023, at the supportive Peppi’s House (TMC Hospice), Tucson, AZ, from complications of Parkinson’s. Peter was a remarkable human being, an amazing husband, father, grandfather, a…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Albert L. Gapp, 76, of Alton, MO
Albert Leroy Gapp May 16, 1947 – August 19, 2023 Albert L. Gapp, 76, of Alton, Missouri, formerly of Whitewater, Wisconsin, left this earthly world to be with his Lord and Savior on August 19, 2023. Al was born on May 16, 1947 to Albert and Phyllis (Wambold) Gapp of Eagle,…
Read Entire ObituaryMemorial Service for John R. Burrows, 66, of Milton – Sept. 2
A memorial service for John R. Burrows will be held on Saturday, September 2 at 2:00 p.m. at Fairhaven Senior Services, 435 W. Starin Rd., Whitewater. John R. Burrows was born in Bryn Mawr, PA, on October 16, 1956, the son of Robert Nelson Burrows and Marion Jauch Burrows. As…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: David Neal Triebold (DT), 85
David Neal Triebold (DT), 85, passed away after a brief illness on August 14, 2023. DT lived and died in the comfort and beauty of the hilltop home he built and decorated, on Engel Road in Whitewater. David was born in Illinois on April 21, 1938, to Frederic and Mildred…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Michael D. McGilvra, 71
Michael D. McGilvra, age 71, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek after a short illness surrounded by his family. He was born July 28, 1952, to the late Phillip and Donna (Krueger) McGilvra in Columbus, WI. Mike graduated from Waupun High School in…
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