Obituary Archive

Pete joined the United States Army, serving his country. He retired after many years of service as Deputy Sheriff of Walworth County, Wisconsin. Pete’s contributions include serving as District Governor of Wisconsin Lions Club 27-A1, member of American Legion Post 146 and member of Loyal Order of Moose Marinette Lodge 2327. Pete was an avid golfer and member of North Shore Golf Course. He was a dedicated Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers fan.

Pete will be greatly missed by the love of his life, of 48 years, Vicky Blom, as well as numerous family members and friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday May 11th, 2019 at Anderson Kell Funeral Home in Menominee, Mich. from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Online condolences may be expressed at www.andersonkell.com.

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Betty was born on October 20, 1921 in Warsaw, Indiana to Royal and Erba (Hinkson) Pottenger. She graduated from Warsaw High School and later graduated from Manchester College with a degree in occupational therapy.

In 1950, Betty married Charles Phelps in Peru, Indiana. Together they raised two children. Charles passed away in 1969. Later, Betty met Everett Refior and they married in 1996 in Warsaw, Indiana. After marrying, they moved to Whitewater where Betty lived for 22 years. Everett passed away in 2006.

Betty was a member of the World Federalists Organization, studied Esperanto and was a member of the Community of Christ the Servant. She enjoyed walking two to three miles each day and continued her walking where she would greet the morning Fairhaven staff up until several weeks before her death. In 1986 Betty joined the Great Peace March and spent several months walking the entire way from Los Angles to Washington D.C. She repeated Peace walks in several other countries including the Soviet Union. Riding her bike and working on her blue bird trail kept Betty active well into her 90’s. Betty was very passionate about saving the bluebirds and saving the bees and even donated her family farm to Michael Fields Institute for organic farming and to establish a bee sanctuary.

Betty is survived by her children, Rebecca (Linda Patrick) Phelps, Carl (Esther) Phelps; and grandson, Andy Phelps.
She is preceded in death by her siblings, Erna Esbenson, Ora Kunkle, and Jimmy Pottenger.

A time for fellowship in honor of Betty will take place at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 at Fairhaven.
The family would like to give special thanks to all the kind staff at Fairhaven who came alongside Betty as friends for over 20 years.

If you would like to give a gift in her honor, in lieu of flowers a gift of $30.00 to Heifer International would send a hive of bees to a farming family and would be a fitting tribute. https://www.heifer.org/gift-catalog/animals-nutrition/honeybees-donation.html

Nitardy in Whitewater is assisting the family with arrangements.

Samantha was born on July 16, 1959 in Cook County, IL to Howard and Patricia (Greene) Johnson. She graduated from Lake Zurich High School in 1977. On August 8, 1987 she married Edward Kozak at the Long Grove Community Church, Long Grove, IL. Sam was such a loving mother, grandmother, a great sister and has been such a good friend to others over the years. She enjoyed cooking, baking and going to the zoo. When Sam was younger she had a great love of horses and riding them.

She is survived by her husband, Edward; children Lexi Kozak, Whitewater, Oliver Kozak, Elkhorn; granddaughter Jade Sulser; sister Sarah Johnson, Lake Geneva. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A Celebration of Samantha’s life will be held at a later date.

She was a graduate of Whitewater High School (WI) in 1967 and received a BS in Physical Education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. After moving to Arizona in 1974, she received a MS from Arizona State University. She was a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. Marylee was a member of Lutheran churches in Whitewater, WI, Tempe, AZ and Dallas, TX. She attended Mountain Life Church (Park City, UT) and Scottsdale Bible Church (Scottsdale, AZ).

After graduating from college Marylee taught Physical Education at Cedarburg (WI) High School and Poston Junior High School (Mesa, AZ). After moving to Dallas, TX in 1982, she started two successful businesses, Marylee’s Interiors and Kantin Swim School. In 2003, Marylee and her husband moved to Scottdale, AZ and then to Park City, UT in 2008.

Marylee was an active, athletic woman. She was an accomplished equestrian and selected as a Rodeo Queen while in high school. She participated in gymnastics, dance, and swimming in college. Marylee became an accomplished downhill skier while at her vacation home in Steamboat Springs, CO and eventually became a certified ski instructor.

Preceded in death by her parents John and Lee (Bruch) Daniels and her one brother Robert. She is survived by her loving husband Bob of 40 years and four cousins, Linda Hultman (Louisville, CO), David Arnold (Pittsburgh, PA), Jill (Entress) Cooper (Grafton, WI), and Jeff Entress (Brookfield, WI) and two nephews, Jim Kantin (Carson City, NV) and Jeff Kantin (Appleton, WI).

Two Memorial Services will be held. The first at 3:00 pm on Friday May 3, 2019 at Mountain Life Church, Park City, UT with Pastor Scott Fine officiating. The second Memorial Service will be 11:00 am on Friday May 10, 2019 at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI with Pastor Jonathan Rossman officiating.

She graduated from Juneau High School in Juneau, WI before going on to earn a teaching degree from Whitewater State Teachers College. She married Daniel C. Schaller in 1950, who also attended Whitewater. She loved to tell the story that in college they had to sit alphabetically, so she sat between Pitts and Potts !!!

Maxine was a phenomenal mother and an accomplished woman, surrounded by many who loved her dearly.   She was a devout member of Santa Cruz Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ.  She attained her private pilots license in the early 60’s, loved to travel and doted on her 4 grandchildren. Maxine retired from Hughes Aircraft and then went on to substitute teaching until she finally retired in 2008.

Maxine was always up for an adventure; she traveled to Europe a few times, took many excursions with her children and grandchildren and even went whitewater rafting for her 80^th birthday!  She is now on her greatest adventure ever. She will be greatly missed…There will be a small service for family & friends at Santa Cruz Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.

Debbie was born on July 18, 1957 in Chicago, IL to George and Carmella Leonard. After graduating from Proviso East High School in 1975 Debbie spent many years in auto retail business where she met her husband Bruce Masterson. They were married on November 25, 1989 in Whitewater, WI. After 10 years in the Chicago area they moved to Whitewater to raise their family in 1999.

Debbie was a people person who loved doing things for others. Her passion for animals was always paramount in her life as evidenced by her organizing numerous fund raising events for animal shelters throughout the Midwest and the love of her own dogs and cats. Her desire to be around people led her to the hospitality business where her smile and quick wit immediately put her customers at ease. She was a loving wife and mother who could cook up a storm in a matter of minutes. She enjoyed watching sports, especially golf, and willingly converted herself into a Wisconsin sports fan. Debbie’s smile and genuineness will be missed by those that knew her.

Debbie is survived by her husband; Bruce of Whitewater; children Matt Masterson (fiancé Samantha Bencz) of Whitewater and Nicole Masterson of Milwaukee; her sister Carol (David) Witherington of Mountain Home, AR; brother-in-law Kim Masterson (Whitewater); sister-in-law Karla Goodman (Severna Park, MD); along with nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws William and Phyllis Masterson and sister-in-law Pamela-Schmitt Masterson.

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday April 24, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, 145 S. Prairie Street, Whitewater, WI. Friends may call from 4-7 PM on Tuesday April 23. 2019 at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb Street, Whitewater, WI and after 9:30 AM on Wednesday April 24, 2019 at the church until the time of the service.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Harold was born on November 21, 1923 in LaGrange, Wisconsin the son of William and Catherine (Hotmar) Adams. He served his country in the U.S. Marines.

On November 25, 1950, Harold married Georgene Mary Behselich at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Eagle, Wisconsin.

Harold worked as a supervisor for Waukesha Motors in Waukesha, WI.

Harold was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a great cook and an avid baker and he enjoyed sharing his creations with others.

Surviving is his wife Georgene Adams, Whitewater, WI; three daughters: Deborah Peplinski, Whidbey Island, WA, Rene` Liakopoulos, Jefferson, WI and Roxanne (Chris) Adams, Wimberley, TX.

Grandchildren: Nick (Kim) Liakopoulos, Fort Atkinson, WI and Antonia (Ben) Hake, Jefferson, WI

Great-grandchildren: Mila Frank, Alex Liakopoulos, Ana Liakopoulos, Demitri Hake, and Angelo Hake.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:15 PM on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Fairhaven Chapel, 435 W. Starin Road, Whitewater, WI. A time of fellowship will follow the services.

Inurnment will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Fort Atkinson, WI.

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

He was born in Walworth, WI and was the adopted son of Howard and Ruth Craft. They moved to Beloit where Ed started his education. When Ed was 16 he moved to Whitewater to attend College High and then go to Whitewater State Teachers College where he graduated in 1950. Ed and Janet Martin were married at the Congregational Church on August 5, 1950.

He started his career at the Wisconsin knife works and later he became a partner in the Lakeland Sport shop and marina in 1955. In 1960 Ed chose to work for Outboard Marine Corporation. In 1962 Ed decided to go to work for Borg Fabrics where he stayed for several years. He then went to work for Monterey Mills in Janesville, WI. Ed enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. After Ed retired in 1993 Ed and Janet would spend winters in AZ.

Ed is survived by his wife Janet, one son Tom, 2 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.

Ed was a member of the U.C.C. Congregational Church, the Whitewater Country Club and the Masonic lodge in Whitewater.

Funeral Services will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Whitewater.

Visitation will be after 10AM on Tuesday at the church until the time of the services.

Memorials can be made to the Whitewater Food Pantry.

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