Obituary Archive

Jim was born on January 24, 1944, in Kenosha, Wisconsin to the Hon. Harry V. Sr.  and Corinne (Schmitt) Carlson.  He graduated from Kenosha Bradford High School in 1962,  from UW-Madison with his undergraduate degree in 1966, and his law degree in 1970.  Following law school, Jim began his career as an attorney at the Clark Dempsey Law Firm in Whitewater, also serving at that time as the Assistant City Attorney for Whitewater.  In 1976, Jim was elected District Attorney for Walworth County.  During his tenure as District Attorney, Jim focused on building the capabilities of the office to better serve the interests of Walworth County.  In 1978,   Governor Lee Dreyfus appointed Jim to fill a judicial vacancy for Walworth County.  Following his appointment, he was regularly elected to the court until his retirement on July 31, 2016.  In 2013, the Walworth County Bar Association recognized Judge Carlson’s long and dedicated professional service to the community by awarding him a Lifetime Achievement Award.  By the time of his retirement in 2016, Judge Carlson had become the longest-serving judge in Walworth County history.

Jim was a faithful, active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Whitewater.  He was passionate about his faith.  He was a 4^th order Knights of Columbus and a 3^rd order Franciscan, and invested much time and effort in advancing the missions of both organizations, and acquired many close friends.  Jim traveled on missionary trips to Haiti and the Dominican Republic to provide assistance to needy people. He was also very involved in numerous community and charitable organizations and served in leadership positions, as well as foot soldier activities such as parking cars and selling food at the Walworth County Fair.  He was widely known for his compassion and generosity and readily accepted invitations to serve the community.

Jim was a loving and devoted brother, uncle and Godfather.  He made time for everyone and was a great listener.  He lived a full life of service in his professional, community and religious involvements, yet always made time to show up for family dinners, holiday and birthday celebrations or to watch his nephew and niece’s sporting and school activities. He had a passion for travel, skiing, golf and playing board and card games which he never liked to lose.  He loved the Badgers (longtime football and basketball season ticket holder) and Packers.  He always showed a smile, maintained a calm demeanor (excluding after Packer and Badger losses), and through all his accomplishments and recognitions, remained an unaffected, humble man.

He is survived by his brother Harry (Karen) Carlson, Genesee Depot, WI; nephew Matthew (Clare) Carlson, Cambridge, WI; niece Esther (Robert) Sumner, Kenmore, WA; grandnieces and grandnephews Grace, Thomas Carlson and Ella, Ian Sumner.  He is preceded in death by his parents.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the care provided by the UW Carbone Center, the Mulberry and Glenwood Community staff and Rainbow Hospice, as well as to the St. Patrick’s Church faith community and Jim’s brother Knights and friends for their loving vigil.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 11:00 am at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1225 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190.  A visitation will be held on Monday, March 19, 2018, from 4:00 -7:00 pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church and on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, from 10:00 am until the time of the service.  Burial will follow at the Green Ridge Cemetery, Kenosha, WI.  In lieu of flowers, please direct any gifts in Jim’s name to St. Patrick Church, UW Carbone Center or Rainbow Hospice

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

Joe graduated from Whitewater High School in 1959. During his 23 years in the United States Navy, he graduated from Southwestern College in 1975. After retiring he and his wife, Jan, settled in Arizona. They enjoyed 41 wonderful years together and went on a lot of cruises seeing many countries of our world.

Joe is survived by his wife Jan; step-son and buddy Bill Stephens; sisters Ellie (Wayne) LeMacher of Fort Atkinson and Mary Lou (Bob) Domiter of Las Vegas; and son-in-law Patrick Hurst of Pekin, IN. He was also survived by his favorite granddaughters Sally (Kevin) Palmer and 2 sons of Chesapeake, VA; Katherine Hurst of Pekin, IN; Victoria (Mark) Hurst Norvell, USN and son of Virginia Beach, VA; and Victoria Davis of San Diego, CA; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, younger brother Jack, step-daughters Susan Hurst and Laurie Davis and first wife Carleen.

Joe will be inurned in a private ceremony at the Prescott (AZ) National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on March 14, 2018, followed by a celebratory party with food, friends, and frolic at his home in North Ranch, AZ.

He was preceded in death by his father Carl Paul and his mother Louise. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Carolyn Ann, his three children, Michael Paul (Karla), Heidi Lynne Stewart (Michael), Jeffrey Carl (Candy), his brother Ron (Barbara), his grandchildren Kinsey Fournier, Alex Zalewski, Lauren and Nicholas Doedens, Maylin and Andrew Underwood, and his nieces Valerie Mitchell, Vicky Tasopulos, and nephew Steve Underwood.

Paul was born in Minneapolis, MN on October 26, 1941. He grew up in Rockford, IL, Springfield, OH, and graduated from Belmont High School in Dayton, OH, in 1959. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and played college football under coach Forrest Perkins. Paul served his country in the US Navy from 1963-1967 and was involved in the Arab-Israeli 6-Day war in June of 1967. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, he lived in Anacortes, WA where he learned the plumbing trade. His family moved to Whitewater, WI, in 1972 to live near his parents. There he founded his own company, Underwood Plumbing, and he was actively involved in the Lions Club and sponsored a local women’s softball team. In 1985, Paul and his family moved to Milwaukee where he worked for Central Heating and Plumbing Company until his retirement in 2006. While in Milwaukee Paul purchased his prized possession, a 1973 Corvette, in which he won numerous local and regional car show awards over the years.

Paul and Ann retired to Sun City, AZ in 2006 and became active members of the Willowbrook United Methodist Church and avid members of three different bowling leagues. A celebration of his life will take place on Friday, March 2nd at Willowbrook United Methodist Church at 1 pm, 19390 N. 99th Ave. Sun City, AZ 85373.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, Sun City AZ is assisting the family CLICK HERE  http://www.menkefuneralhome.com/obituaries/paul-louis-underwood/

Arthur had devoted his life to the love of his life and wife of 61 years Carleen (Bittner) VanderKoy, his daughters Lisa Henschen (Kent) and Jenifer Kemp (Brian), his grandchildren Lauren Beach (Jonathan) and Colin Henschen (Kelsey), and his great-grandchildren Jackson Arthur Beach and Bennett Andrew Beach.

Arthur was an accomplished and recognized organist and pianist. He had served as a church music leader for over 6o years, was a life-long member and leader in the American Guild of Organists, and was a devotee of classical music.

Services in memory of Arthur will be held Sunday, March 4th at Whitewater Congregational United Church of Christ, 133 S. Franklin Street, Whitewater, WI 53190 (www.whitewaterucc.org/contact-us); Friends & Family Gathering 2:00 pm, Memorial Service 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorials to Whitewater Congregational United Church of Christ. Nitardy Funeral Home is serving the family. www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

She was born on January 29, 1926, to William Jasper and Mary Ann (Herring) Stuteville.

Claudine married Franklin Harold Henry on December 26, 1943, in Albany, Texas. They were happily married for 74 years. Claudine was an award-winning floral designer and dressmaker and worked as a ward clerk at Fairhaven with Franklin in her later years. She enjoyed playing cards, dominos, spending time with family. She was a long time member of Millard Community Church as well as a member of the Red Hat Society.

Claudine is survived by her daughters Gwendolyn Gail Henry, Anita Ann Sartorius and Marie (David) Lanell Brei; son-in-laws Chuck “Bear” Janulewicz and David Otto Brei; grand-children Candi (James) Jean Julson, Cindi (Jerry) Sue Principe, Robert (Charlene) Russell Adams, Conni Jo Murphy, Heidi (Chris) Marie Miksanik, William “Billy” (Shelia) Stephan Sartorius, Heather LaVelle Barnett, Sandra Ann Sartorius, Benjamin (Carrie) McGraw Brei, Lindsay Rae Brei and Jacob Jasper Brei as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Claudine was preceded in death by her parents William and Mary, brother Clyde, twin sister Claudia, daughter Gloria (Chuck) and her late husband of 74 years, Franklin Henry of Whitewater, Wisconsin.

A memorial service will be held at Fairhaven, 435 W Starin Rd in Whitewater, Wisconsin at 1 pm on Saturday, March 3. Private Burial services will be held at a later date.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Fairhaven for their support in her final years.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations are made to Hearthstone Memory Care, 426 W North St, Whitewater, WI 53190.

Condolences may be left on Nitardy Funeral Home’s online guestbook at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com.

Virginia Rose Weiss was born in Lima Township, Wisconsin to Leonard and Clara (Turner) Weiss on July 31, 1928.  A 1946 graduate of Whitewater High School, she married Douglas Zuill Stamm on October 9, 1948.  In 1967, the family moved from Whitewater to Waukesha, where Virginia continued to be a loving mother and she worked for Automatic Electric and later for K-Mart.

She was survived by five children: Paul Douglas Stamm, Laura (Dan) Berge, Jo Ellen (Stanley) Larson, Peter (Diane) Stamm, and Dean Leo Stamm and six grandchildren: John Stamm, Karl Stamm, JoAnne (Berge) Weber, Emily (Larson) Erman, Ruth (Larson) Diekmeier, and Dayna (Stamm) Olson, and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doug Stamm (d. 7/17/07), her parents and brother Edwin Weiss, and former daughter-in-law Anne Forkes.

Interment will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Waukesha.

David Peter Schafer was born September 1, 1956, in International Falls, MN, to Joseph and Rosemary (Pfau) Schafer. He was 61 years old when he died from Cancer. He graduated in 1975 from Milton High School. David was in the Navy before he married. On July 9, 1983, he married Dawn Engelbrecht at St. Mary Catholic Church in Milton. They had two children. He was a student at UW Whitewater, where he was completing his degree when he died.

He is survived by his two children, Tyler and Alyssa Schafer; and by one granddaughter, Cassandra Schafer; his mother, Rosemary; one brother and eight sisters: Joe, Kathy, Carol, Jackie (Jeff) Eggen, Barbara (Bruce) Spreen, Mary (Jim) Slowey, Lois (John) Severance, Theresa (Ed) Mathews and Linda (Rich) Jass; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph; nephew, Johnny Severance; and niece, Lisa Slowey.

There will be a celebration of his life at a later date this spring.

Albrecht Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 828 S. Janesville Street, Milton is assisting the family. 608-868-2542. www.albrechtfuneralhomes.com

Donna was born on March 30, 1944 in Marshall, WI to Clarence and Ada (Frank) Stark. She graduated from Marshall High School. On July 6, 1963, she married Eugene Frodl at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Whitewater. Donna enjoyed reading, sewing and crafts. She collected American Girl dolls and would make dresses for them. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Donna was a breast cancer survivor. She and Eugene were dairy farmers and enjoyed the times they were able to get away and camp.

She is survived by her husband, Eugene; children James Frodl Sr., Julie (Jeff) Frie, Daniel (Colette) Frodl all of Whitewater; grandchildren James Jr.(Amanda) Frodl, Randall and Courtney Frie; great-grandchildren Grayson and Lorelai Frodl. She was preceded in death by her parents, and half-brother Gayle Stark.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at 7:00 pm at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI 53190 with Father Mark Niehaus officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 pm – 7: 00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, you may wish to consider memorials to Susan G. Komen Cancer Research. The family would like to thank the Whitewater Rescue Squad, Fort Memorial nurses, and doctors as well as the staff at Rainbow Hospice.