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October 28, 2018

Whitewater Community Foundation Donation to Lakeview STEAM Center Through a Whitewater Community Grant, we were able to buy 7 Ozobots. The 4th graders have enjoyed … Read more

WHS Cross Country runners compete at State

October 28, 2018

[text-blocks id=”1611″ slug=”bob-mischka”] From Coach Carstens: Another WIAA State CC meet is in the books as senior Nicole Tomomitsu and sophomore Trenten Zahn wrapped up … Read more

Lena “Lee” Stoneking 93 of Whitewater, died on Friday, October 26, 2018 at Fairhaven Senior Services.

October 28, 2018

Lee was born on January 5th, 1925, in Anderson, IN, daughter of Gabriel and Louise (Kincherson) Precup.  She graduated from Anderson Senior High School in June 1943 and with a nursing science degree from Ball Memorial/Ball State University in Muncie, IN in June 1948.  As a registered nurse, Lee practiced various types of nursing care including hospital duty, occupational nurse, industrial nurse, and school nurse.  Lee met her future husband, Lewis William Stoneking in St. Louis.  They were married for 57 years until his death in December 2006.  Lee belonged to many nursing organizations and was a member of the Congregational/UCC Church in Whitewater.  She was also a member of PEO, the Alpha Club of the Women’s Federation Organization of Whitewater, and the Women’s Congregational Circle at church.  Lee had volunteered in the churches she attended and was a volunteer at Fort Atkinson Hospital in Fort Atkinson, WI.

James Norman Godfrey, 58, Whitewater, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at his home.

October 28, 2018

Jim was born on March 11, 1960, in Fort Atkinson to Norman and Stephanie (Thompson) Godfrey.  He graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1978.  Jim thoroughly enjoyed his time in high school where he was known as the Gentle Giant. He was very involved with the FFA where he served as an officer and earned many awards and was able to compete at national events. Jim’s grandfather was an avid supporter of Jim’s FFA activities. He enjoyed working with his grandfather on his grandparent’s farm outside of Whitewater. Jim was an avid collector of John Deere collectibles, loved the Green Bay Packers, being outside and spending time cutting wood.  Jim enjoyed being  Santa Claus on Christmas Eve and would visit the elderly neighbors and shut-ins. Jim was a loving son, calling his mother daily at noon and after the Wheel of Fortune show when they would compare solving the puzzle.  Jim was very faithful in remembering birthdays, Christmas and special occasions with a card for his family.  He had a strong faith and was a regular supporter of the Marianist Mission.  Jim worked for Crummey’s Marina, Standard Process in Palmyra, and the lumber yard in Fort Atkinson.

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