She was born in Fort Atkinson on March 31, 1950, the daughter of Loren and Evora Koch. She was raised in Hebron and graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1968. Kathryn worked for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for over 30 years until her retirement in 2011. Her interests included traveling, reading, and devoting time to her church. She was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Whitewater for many years and later St. Peter’s in Fort Atkinson.
Kathy married Bruce Flood in 1973, and they had two sons, Andrew (Heather) of Evansville, and Jason (Leah) of Whitewater. Andrew teaches at John Muir Elementary School in Madison, and his brother serves as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy, currently stationed at Fallon Naval Air Station, NV. Kathy particularly enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter, Devin (12), and grandson, Ethan (8). She is also survived by a very large and loving extended family, including two brothers, Allen Koch and Stanley (Joan) Koch; two sisters, Dorothy Koch and Linda (Richard) Koch; and sister-in-law JoAnn Koch.
The community is cordially invited to attend a conference room dedication in honor of the life and community commitment of Dr. Clayton Droullard on Monday … Read more
[text-blocks id=”1611″ slug=”bob-mischka”] The No. 21 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s basketball team nearly completed a frantic comeback in the fourth quarter Monday night, but … Read more
The Councilmember Seat for Aldermanic District 5 is currently vacant, and the Common Council of the City of Whitewater is seeking Applications for Appointment from … Read more
Fifteen girls from across south-central and southwest Wisconsin have been named to the 2018-19 Girl Scouts of Wisconsin – Badgerland Youth Leadership Council (YLC). One … Read more
Quinn Forrest Masterson (WHS Class of 2010) was nominated for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Awards, presented this year by BroadwayHD! Regional productions, touring shows, and … Read more
How can you become better informed about food insecurity in the community? This is an opportunity to become so. The League of Women Voters, Whitewater … Read more
Marie was born on February 21, 1933 in Prairie Du Chien, WI to Henry and Evelyn (Walker) Graul. She graduated from Wauzeka High School in 1952. She earned her Rural Teaching Degree from Whitewater State Teacher’s College. She taught in a one room school at Famechon Ridge School in Eastman, WI and at Springbrook School in Whitewater. Marie married Wilfred Roe on July 31, 1954 in Eastman, WI. She grew up on a farm and after she married Wilfred, she worked alongside Wilfred on their family farm as well as raised nine children. Marie was active as a 4-H leader and had her children involved in many activities in the community. She was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ, Whitewater. Marie loved to bake and cook and her grandchildren were her joy. She loved the role of taking care of her family, both immediate and extended family.
Susan was born in Whitewater, Wisconsin on August 26, 1945. Susan is survived by her two daughters Jamie Nicole Chesser and Jennifer Sue Parrish of Colorado; her son-in-law William Jason Chesser; her grandchildren William Henry Chesser, Hadley Nicole Parrish, and Vera Rose Chesser. Susan was preceded in death by her parents Ralph Wickingson and Arlene Freeman; her husband Charles Benjamin Parrish; and her brothers Robert and Thomas Wickingson.
Susan was a beautiful woman and a wonderful mother. Her two daughters knew nothing different than to reach for the stars in life because Susan taught them no mountain was too high and their dreams could become their reality. “Ain’t no mountain high enough.” – will certainly be one of her legacies. Her grandchildren were the love of her life. She bestowed upon them irreplaceable values including understanding, patience, love, gratitude, and tenderness. Susan was a devout Christian, attending church routinely throughout her life. Her faith was demonstrated in every aspect of her life including her work ethic, her friendships, and the relationships with her family. She held several jobs during her life with her favorites being mother, homemaker, nanny to her grandchildren, and companion and helper to the elderly.
She was born in Eaton, NY to William and Marie (Elliott) Mulks on September 21, 1927. She was a 1945 graduate of Janesville High School. Bea married Lawrence Jacobs on April 9, 1949. He preceded her in death on April 24, 2017. She and Larry farmed most of their married life. Together Bea and Larry had two sons; Daniel (Sally) Jacobs, Atlanta, GA and Gordon Jacobs, Fort Atkinson, WI.
WHS competed in 5 (of 12) events at the WIAA Div 2 Swimming Championships on Friday, Nov 9. Sixteen schools compete in each event and … Read more
The No. 5 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team retained the Miner’s Axe rivalry trophy for the 14th consecutive season Saturday with a 49-21 at … Read more
City of Whitewater Plan & Architectural Review Commission – Monday, November 12, 2018, 6:30 pm, Whitewater Municipal Building – Community Room For agenda, WUSD Policy … Read more
Shown in observance of Veterans Day. 30 years after they served together in Vietnam, former Navy Corpsman “Doc” Shepherd (Steve Carell) reunites with his old … Read more
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