Obituary Archive

Jim was born on January 17, 1942 in Titusville, PA to Walter and Twila (Hoover) Steele.  Jim graduated from Punxsutawney Pennsylvania High School in 1959.  Jim served his country in the United States Navy from 1960-1963.  He married Shirley Schmid on October 26, 1963 at the First Methodist Church, Whitewater, WI.  Jim worked for 41 years at the John Deere dealership in Janesville under four different owners.  Jim started fixing things at a very young age and never stopped fixing things.  He was a “Mister- Fix-It” person and could fix most anything.  Jim was everyone’s go to person.  He was a very talented man that people looked to for help.  Jim also restored 5 different tractors and lined them up every summer on his front lawn.  Jim and Shirley would love to travel to antique tractor shows and tractor pulls.  In their earlier years, a lot of time was spent snowmobiling, boating, and fishing.

He is survived by Shirley, his wife of 55 years; Sister, Peggy Anthony, Rochester Mills, PA; Sisters-in-law Elaine Steele, Pat Schmid, and Marlene (Al) Duerst;  He was a special and much loved uncle to his nieces and nephews Tim Anthony, Texas, Sarah Rising, Ed Anthony,  Barbara Means,  Pennsylvania; Robin Kirk,  Steve Steele, Pennsylvania, Scott Steele, California, Linda Schmid, Indiana, David Schmid, Colorado, Randy Schmid, Eileen Schmid, Russ Schmid, and Debbie Johnson,  Wisconsin, and Doug Abdeil, Australia, Melody Duerst, Melinda Hatteberg and Char Asperheim, Wisconsin.  He was further survived by numerous family and friends.

A special recognition for Laura Johnson and Josh Haeft for all the help and support they have given.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers William and Robert Steele; Brother-in-law Clifford Anthony and Sister-in-law Mary Steele nephew Tommy Steele.

Per Jim’s request, there will not be any services.  Burial will take place at a later date in the Richmond Cemetery.

The family would also like to thank the Hospice Team, especially Rachael and Heidi, for their special care.

The Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater, Wisconsin is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

He is survived by his wife, Dona, daughter Martha (Steve Frey), and sons David (Aggy Lun) and Paul (Jeni McEwen). He is also survived by grandchildren Dan and Samantha Lundin, brother Bob (Mary) Lundin, sister LaVerne Burmeister, nephews, nieces, and many other family members and friends.

Herb was born on February 7, 1927, in Niagara, Wisconsin, to the late Josephine (Mendini) and Herbert C. Lundin. Always curious and ready to learn, Herb excelled in his schoolwork and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, all while working various jobs, which included picking fruit at a farm, a paper route, and stocking grocery shelves. In addition, he served as an altar boy, custodian, and all-around helper for St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

Eager to serve his country in WWII, Herb graduated from Niagara High School a semester early, and at age 17 enlisted in the Navy in December 1944. After completing training as an aviation radioman and naval air crewman, Herb was in Bremerton, Washington, waiting to be shipped to the Pacific Rim when the war ended.

After finishing his commitment to the Navy, he returned to Wisconsin and attended college at the Oshkosh State Teachers College. While there, he met his future wife Dona. He graduated with a degree in secondary education in 1950, and then worked for the Milwaukee Cheese Company and the AAA International Travel Department.

On June 6, 1953, Herb and Dona were married in Oshkosh. He taught high school in Gresham before he and Dona moved to Boulder, Colorado to complete his master’s degree in geography in 1958. The travels weren’t over; he and Dona relocated to Syracuse, New York, for four years, where Herb received his Ph.D. in geography from Syracuse University. In 1962, they returned to Colorado, and Herb taught at the University of Northern Colorado. After daughter Martha arrived,
they made one more move across the country in 1964, this time to Whitewater, Wisconsin, where sons David and Paul joined the family.

Herb spent 26 years teaching and working in administration at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He taught historical and Wisconsin geography to thousands of students over the years, led three student group tours to the Soviet Union in the 1970s, and was the winner of the 1971 Excellence in Teaching Award.

He retired in 1990, but that didn’t slow him down. In 1992, Herb and Dona moved to Waukesha, and Herb was a volunteer tutor for several students learning English as a second language through the Literacy Council, performed puppet shows, gave talks about Wisconsin lore, and helped at the Food Pantry of Waukesha County. In 2012, they found a spiritual home and family with the United Unitarian Universalist Congregation.

Herb’s favorite activities were varied and many: He cherished time at Wild Rose, Wisconsin, where the family camped when the kids were young. He loved teaching opportunities, asking hypothetical questions, eating pickles and chocolate-covered peanuts (not together), camping, examining rocks, writing philosophical essays and poetry, sighting Wisconsin barns, and scenic traveling. He was an excellent cook and a play-by-ear piano player who drew caricatures and artistic doodles and perfected the art of writing backwards. In his last years, he created colorful mosaics using stained glass, completing dozens and giving away many to family and friends. He lived with integrity, gave to others before himself, enjoyed young people, and delighted in stumping people with his word play – until they learned to spot the twinkle in his eye that signaled a joke on the way!

Herb’s family extends a special thank you to dear friends Pam and Jennifer Beiriger; the Linden Court and Hometown Hospice caregivers; and the members of UUUC for their loving care of Herb.

A celebration of life service is planned for Sunday, March 3, at the United Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 506 N. Washington Ave., Waukesha, Wisconsin. Visiting from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; service at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Food Pantry of Waukesha County, 1301 Sentry Dr., Waukesha, WI 53186, or Greater Waukesha Literacy, 217 Wisconsin Ave., Ste. B16, Waukesha, WI 53186.

On Monday, January 28, 2019, Buck passed at the age of 82. Buck and Mary have resided in Mesa, AZ for the last 20+ years. He was born on July 18, 1936, spending most of his life in Whitewater, WI. Buck was co-owner of the Walworth Hotel, owner of Bucko’s Bar, was a sales associate with Keefe and Associates, Inc for many years focusing on agriculture sales, and then a Farm Real Estate Broker for Stade Auctioneer. An avid sports fan, he was a big Packer fan and had a love for golf which included 4 holes in one. He was a member of the Fountain of the Sun Country Club for many years until rheumatoid arthritis took his game away.

He is survived by his loving wife Mary of almost 63 years; his sons, Jeff (Doreen) and Dan (Kelly) Westrick and daughter Tami (Mike) Mikkelsen; grandchildren Cali (Kyle) Muetzelberg, Taylor, Connor, Sydney and Ty Westrick; great grandchildren Madilyn and Wyatt Muetzelberg. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and a step great-great granddaughter.

If so desired, donations may be made to the Fountain of the Sun Country Club Memorial Fund, Fountain of the Sun Friendship Church, or a charity of your choice.

Frank was born on August 6, 1929, the son of Arthur and Lillian (Romey) Ludeman and lived his entire life in Whitewater. He worked as a farmer in his early years and on August 21, 1954, he married Bertha (Orcutt) in Whitewater. Then in 1959, Frank moved his growing family to town and started working for Federal Fertilizer, eventually retiring from Kaiser Chemical Company. He raised his family in a quiet demeanor as he knew it was hard to get a word in edgewise with six daughters – when they asked for his permission, his response was always, “go ask your mother”.

Frank enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, listening to polka music and radio station 940 WFAW every morning to hear the local news. He was also an avid reader of the Janesville Gazette, the local authority according to Frank. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, reading their favorite stories over and over to them. Frank was looking forward to his twin great grandchildren arriving in April. You also knew that if you planned a family event on a Saturday, it had to be done in time for Frank to usher at the evening mass at St. Patrick’s Church. He especially enjoyed living in his condo “retirement” community on Clay Street.

Frank is survived by his children – Barb (John) Frieberg, Port Ludlow, WA, Robert (Sherry), Kenosha, Cindy (Kurt) Speich, Jan (Steve) Gorsuch, Deb (Mark) Mead all of Whitewater, Rita Mizener, Janesville, and Anne (Kent) Martin, Deforest. Grandchildren – Andy (Jessica) Ludeman, Jenny Ludeman, Krista (Misael) Pueblita, Amanda (Jared) Johnson, Nicole (Cody Phillips) Martin, Jake (April Kath) Mizener, Sarah Ludeman, Scott Gorsuch. Great grandchildren Hayleigh and William Johnson, Evelyn Ludeman, Elias Pueblita, and Frederick Phillips. Brother, Wilfred Ludeman, sister-in-law Peg (Dean) Lucey, Black Earth, sister-in-law Janice Orcutt, Greendale, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Bertha, parents, Arthur & Lillian Ludeman, and sister, Caroline.

The family is forever grateful and wishes to thank Fairhaven with their wonderful caretakers, as they took care of both our mother and father until their lives ended. We also wish to thank Rainbow Hospice for the help and support when dad was near the end of life; their love, care, and support was a comfort to the family.

Visitation will be at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Whitewater from 10 AM – 11 AM on Tuesday, Feb. 12 before the funeral service which will begin at 11:00 AM. Frank will be cremated and entombed with his wife, Bertha and will be laid to rest together for eternity.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Patrick’s Catholic Church and Rainbow Hospice Care.

Nitardy is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Eutimio was born in Laredo, Texas on March 17th 1934 and moved to Whitewater with his wife and his mother 60 years ago. He worked for the Whitewater Foundry for many years, eventually retiring from Hawthorn Mellody in 1994. He raised a family in Whitewater with hopes of living the American dream so his children could get a good education and achieve all the things he wished he could have as a young man.

Eutimio loved watching the Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, and watching the news and reading the paper. He adored his grandkids and was a great animal lover. Tim, as his friends called him, was a Korean War Veteran and enjoyed volunteering with the local VFW. He wore his Veterans hat and VFW coat with great pride.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years Herminia R. Vasquez, sister, Rita Villareal (Hector Villareal), son Jose E. Vasquez, (Elizabeth Vasquez), daughter Yolanda Hollenbeck (Dan Hollenbeck), son Arturo A.Vasquez (Lina M. Garcia Vasquez), daughter Gloria E.Vasquez-Leemkuil (Mike Leemkuil), grandchildren: Vanessa and Alessandra Hollenbeck & Gabriela, Sebastian and Gianna Vasquez. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose M. Vasquez, mother, Luisa H.Vasquez and sisters, Josephine Alvarado and Angelina Botello. Eutimio was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to anyone he met. He was known as a great inspiration to younger generations of Hispanic Americans who searched to build and achieve the American dream with honor, respect, and dignity.

Thank you to Agrace Hospice from Janesville as well as Saran Batchuulun, John Hethorn and their daughter’s and all the wonderful caretakers who stayed with our father so he could live the remainder of his life alongside his wife.

Visitation will be at Nitardy Funeral Home in Whitewater on Friday, February 8, 2019 from 6pm-8pm. The viewing will be at St.Patrick’s Church from 11 am-12 pm on Saturday, Feb. 9 before the funeral service which will begin at noon. Eutimio will be laid to rest following the funeral service at Hillside Cemetery in Whitewater.

Nitardy is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Karen was born on April 15, 1939, in her uncle’s home in Green Grove, WI to Roscoe and Inez (Hardrath) Alexander. Her early years were spent with her brothers on the farm outside of Owen-Withee. Growing up with 3 brothers, Karen was quite a tomboy holding her own with them playing on the farm. Stories have been told that these four, along with their cousins, got into quite a bit of mischief over the years. She attended a one room schoolhouse through eighth grade, and attended Owen-Withee High School, where she participated in choir, orchestra and graduated valedictorian of her class. She spent practically every weekend attending dances in Atwood, WI with friends and her brother Gordy.

On March 30, 1968, she married her true love, Roger Hatfield in Waukegan, IL.  They were engaged six weeks after their first date, and married 3 months later. They stuck together through thick and thin, living in a number of places including Waukegan, IL; Hiles and Marinette, WI, and ultimately moved to Janesville to be closer to family.  She had a variety of jobs over the years, including the all important role of homemaker. She was a lifelong learner, and at the age of 50 earned her associates degree in business and became the manager of Marinette’s B.Dalton bookstore, where she worked until she retired at the age of 64. Karen, along with Roger, enjoyed the big joys of life, such as family weddings, births and milestone birthday celebrations of many family members. Just as important were the day to day joys of visiting with friends and family around a campfire, playing cards and talking smart, cheering on favorite sports teams, or finding the God moments in everyday life. Perhaps her favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren or attending their sporting events, choir concerts, or plays and musicals. She was extremely proud to be a grandparent and seeing them succeed and enjoy life in their own ways brought her such joy.

Family and friends were the most treasured aspect of Karen’s life. She especially enjoyed hosting family and friends in her home with her cooking and baking. Her home was never without some sort of baked good. She prepared enough to feed an army and always offered guests to take some home with them. Karen had numerous interests including:  cooking, baking, reading, gardening and sewing. She was an avid sports enthusiast (at a young age she dreamed of being a sports reporter).  Although she enjoyed watching almost any sport, she was happiest when she was cheering on the Badgers, Packers and the Chicago Cubs. She was thrilled to witness the Cubbies win the World Series in 2016.

Karen is survived by her husband, Roger; son, Mark (Lisa) Hatfield of Monument, CO; daughter, Becky (Alan) Hoesly of Whitewater; grandchildren, Emma Hatfield of Greeley, CO, Jeremy Hoesly of Madison and Hannah Hoesly of Whitewater.  She is further survived by her brother Rod in Tennessee; sisters-in-laws, Carol Alexander (Roscoe, IL), Karolyn Tscharnak (Whitewater, WI), Carmen Hatfield (Benton, KY), Dianne Nelson (Aurora, CO), Phyllis Hatfield (Sun City West, AZ); brother-in-law, Clarence Hatfield (Benton, KY) and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Karen was welcomed to heaven by her parents Roscoe and Inez Alexander; siblings, Carlyle and Gordy Alexander; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Floyd and Elizabeth Hatfield; and brothers-in law, Tom Wilke and Sigurd Nelson.

Karen had a strong faith, and was a member of Richmond United Methodist Church.  Visitation for family and friends will take place on Friday, February 15, 2019 from 4-7pm at the Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI.  Services in Karen’s honor for family and friends will be at 11am on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, 145 S. Prairie St, Whitewater, WI.  The family suggests expressions of sympathy to First United Methodist Church Mission Trip Scholarship Fund in Karen’s memory. 

The family would like to extend their appreciation to family and friends for their overwhelming support. A special thanks to Bryan West Hospital staff in Lincoln, NE for their recent care of Karen.

The Nitardy Funeral Home in Whitewater is assisting the family with arrangements.

You will be greatly missed by all that were blessed to know and love you.  You will always be remembered for your unconditional love and generosity.  May your kind-hearted, fun-loving, spunky, and at times, sassy outlook on life, live on with us all.

Jim was born on May 8, 1957 in Fort Atkinson to Fay Ernest and Irene Josephine (Prust) Carnes.  He spent his early life living and working on the local family dairy farm, and loved fishing and hunting since he was a young boy.

Jim married highschool sweetheart, Laura Hoffman in 1979 and together they had three loving children. August 18, 2019 marks 40 years of marriage together.

Jim was an avid sports fan, especially the Packers, Brewers, Bucks, Badgers and the Chicago Blackhawks.  He loved attending his children and grandchildren’s sporting events and rarely missed a game.  He was a member of the Blackhawk Boat Club for ten years and in his spare time, loved hunting, fishing, golfing, camping, boating, playing foosball, and occasionally travelling. 

Jim worked as a maintenance technician for Clasen Quality Chocolate, which he enjoyed immensely. He was often recognized for his unrelenting work ethic throughout his career, having received many perfect attendance awards throughout his time at Clasen and nearly forty years at Tyson Foods.

“Jimmer” never passed up a Friday Fish Fry, an opportunity to enjoy nature and admire deer, or a cold beer at Bitz’s. He’ll be long remembered for his sense of humor, distinctive laugh and unwavering devotion to family.  

Jim is survived by his wife, Laura; children, Rebecca Carnes (Lamarcus) of Madison, Cory (Ashley) Carnes of Chicago, Nicole (Jens) Housley of Lake Mills; grandchildren, Quentyn James Carnes, Carter William Carnes, Kellen Scott Housley and ones to come; siblings, Randall Carnes, Jan (Tony) Amato, Linda (Otto) Hopp, Sandra (Robert) Wolfram, Cheryl (Jeff) Griedl; brother-in-law, Craig Hoffman; sister-in-law, Lisa Hoffman; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Josephine Prust; parents, Fay and Irene Carnes; sister-in-law, Darlene Carnes; father-in-law, Lewis Hoffman; mother-in-law, Nancy Fiege.

Services in Jim’s honor for family and friends will take place at 6:30 P.M. on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Nitardy Funeral Home, 1008 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538. Visitation will begin at 3:30 P.M and friends and family are welcome any time before the time of services. A burial will take place at a later date.

The family would like to send special thanks to Clasen Quality Chocolate, family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers for the overwhelming amount of support.  A sincere and heartfelt ‘thank you’ to those who traveled near and far, wishing you a safe return home.

The Nitardy Funeral Home Fort Atkinson is assisting the family with arrangements.

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“My husband, our father, our grandpa, we feel you still with us, we know you will be there for every special moment.  Every game your grandchildren play, every graduation, and every birth of a new grandchild.  Until the day we are all joined together again, we will miss you so much.  You are forever in our hearts.” -Your Family

He enjoyed engaging in various activities such as singing, following the Packers and meeting new people. Neil attributed his longevity to clean living, exercise, and avoiding sweets.

Neil was born to Charles and Mehta Shuman literally at home on the farm and stayed close with many loving cousins.

Neil was a career military man, having proudly served in the Air Force at various locations around the US and Europe from 1945 to 1972.

He was preceded by the passing of his sisters Louise and Doris of Whitewater and Charles of Pasadena California.

Neil is survived by his brothers Robert of San Juan Capistrano and David of Detroit and numerous nieces and nephews to honor his memory as a kind and easy going gentleman.

She was born in Caswell county to the late Junious Beard and Mattie Glenn Boswell Chandler.

Audrey was a seamstress for many years. She was a longtime member of Grove Park Baptist church, member of the choir and hand bell choir and the Ruth Sunday School class. She made the communion bread for many years and was a former nursery worker. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Survivors include her daughters, Patricia “Pat” Carlton and husband, Leroy of Hamptonville, NC , Sandra “Sandy” Elkins of Burlington and Billie Jo Norman and husband, Don of Whitewater, WS; grandchildren, Leslie Adams, Jonathan Norman and Dawn Evans; great grandchildren, Lilly, Sarah, Joseph and Charles Adams. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Juanita Simmons and a brother, Wilson Chandler.

 A service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at 2:00 PM at Grove Park Baptist Church by Rev. Marc Smith, Rev. Rodger Roach and Dr. Gene Hunsinger with burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM on Friday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory.

 Memorials may be made to Grove Park Baptist Church, 108 Trail One, Burlington, NC 27215.

You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com