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.
Construction on U.S. Highway 12 from Buckingham Road to the Whitewater bypass has been completed and the highway has been reopened for all traffic.
Whitewater Landmarks Commission – Thursday, August 2, 2018, 6:00 pm, City of Whitewater Municipal Building – City Manager’s Conference Room. For agenda,
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.
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.
With heavy hearts, the Whitewater Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of current K-9 officer, Ruso. Ruso recently developed a kidney issue and … Read more
Photo by Tom Ganser
The 4th annual Golf Fore! Whitewater Kids golf tourney will be held on Sunday, August 19, at the Prairie Woods Golf Course. Each year community … Read more
School-based Mental Health Services Grant WUSD was recently notified that it was awarded a School-based Mental Health Services Grant. This was a very competitive grant … Read more
Pfc. Raymond W. Begay, 18, was sentenced to seven years of confinement in a brig on base for the Jan. 16 stabbing of Pfc. Ethan … Read more
Donating to the Little Free Pantry is an opportunity to help build a sense of community while providing for your neighbors in need. The Library … Read more
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