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Charlotte Loth passed away on Dec 30, 2020 at Lakeland Hospital in Elkhorn, WI of COVID related complications.  She was born on March 18, 1928 in Whitewater, WI to Ellis Arthur Uglow and Dorothy May Mules Uglow.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Ellis Uglow, her husband Fritz, son Greg, and brother Thane Uglow.  She is survived by her daughter Karen (Tom) Heuerman, East Troy, her son Bob (Jean) Loth, East Troy, and daughter in law Sue Loth, Elkhorn; grandchildren Stacey Heuerman, East Troy, Dean Heuerman, Barneveld, WI, Theresa (Erik) Anderson, Elkhorn, Jeb (Caty) Loth, Elkhorn, Allen Loth, East Troy, Brooksie Loth, Highlands Ranch, CO, and Claire Loth, Phoenix, AZ; she is further survived by great-grandchildren Alexa Heuerman; Aiden Macara; Landon, Caleb and Hallie Loth; Jackson, Katie and Nic Anderson; sister Bonnie (Dave) Stanley, Whitewater, WI, sister in law Carol Uglow, Madison, WI and many other friends and family.

Charlotte was born and raised in Heart Prairie (near Whitewater), WI.  She graduated from Whitewater HS in 1946 and attended UW Whitewater for two years.  She met Fritz when she was a bookkeeper at the Equity Co-op in East Troy.  They married in 1950, making their home in rural East Troy where Fritz farmed and Charlotte was a waitress at Linden Terrace Supper Club and then later as a clerk at the Road Ranger and Shell gas stations in town.  Their family grew and their years together multiplied until Fritz’s death in 2001.

Charlotte was an active member at East Troy and Troy Center Methodist Churches through the years.

She was a loving daughter, sibling, mother, wife, grandmother and friend.  She enjoyed a good game of Sheepshead, pinochle and others.  She would often say “this ain’t no lovefest” when playing cards with the family.  She enjoyed going to the casino and scratch off lottery tickets.  We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention her love for the Brewers, Badger football and Packers, seldom missing a game! 

According to Charlotte’s wishes, she wanted to be cremated with no memorial service.  Memorials may be directed to Troy Center Methodist Church (8801Briggs St), Troy Center Fire Dept (N8870 Briggs St), your local food pantry or other charity of your choice. 

Kendall T. Des Jardin Jr., of East Troy, was born into eternal life on December 27, 2020 at the age of 82.  He is survived by his loving wife Nancy (nee Anderson) of 30 years; loving step-dad of James Allen of Whitewater and Kim (Bruce) Pontel of Harshaw; proud uncle of Daniel (Lisa) Des Jardin, Jeff (LaDonna) Des Jardin, John Des Jardin, Kris (Christian) Valencia, and Brian (Sandra) Des Jardin.  He is further survived by a brother Philip (Ann) Des Jardin, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.  He was preceded in death by a brother David Des Jardin and a step-son Steven Allen.

Kendall was a proud farmer.  He worked for Sawyers Meat Market for many years and then went on to be a Meat Inspector for the State of WI. retiring at the age of 70.  He was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Whitewater and the Milwaukee Yacht Club.  He loved farming, fishing, sailing, and his furry little companion, Katie.  He will be greatly missed.

Special thank you to his caring Doctors & Nursing Staff and Angels Grace Hospice Care.

Funeral Services will be held for Kendall at a later date.

Richard “Dick” Harold Kraus Sr, 94, Fort Atkinson, formerly of Whitewater, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Alden Estates of Jefferson.

Dick was born on August 31, 1926 in Whitewater, WI to Arthur and Bertha (Krebs) Kraus. He graduated from Whitewater College High School. Dick married Frances Roselle on July 3, 1948. Together they operated a dairy farm for many years. They moved to Fort Atkinson where Dick started working for the City of Fort Atkinson for over 28 years and retired at the age of 92. He enjoyed woodworking, history and was a great story teller. He loved to give things to others and was known for dressing up as Santa Claus.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Frances of Whitewater; children Sally (Roger) Gransee, Whitewater, Richard Jr (Pam) Kraus, Whitewater, Debbie Bartz, Milwaukee, Sue (Rick) Lien, Cold Spring, Sandy (Greg) Olds, Whitewater, Sharon (Mike) Goldner, Allentown, PA, Sari Burrow, Whitewater; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Elmer, Dorothy, Robert, and Mary Lou; grandchildren Rachel Bartz and Jorden Lien; great-grandchild Finley Olds.

A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillside Cemetery in Whitewater, WI. Rev. Susan Bresser is officiating. As an expression of sympathy you may wish to consider memorials to fund a memorial to be placed along the bike path in Fort Atkinson to honor Dick and his work for Fort Atkinson. Online condolences may be made by visiting nitardyfuneralhome.com. Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater is assisting the family.

Arthur “Art” E. Duerst, 92 of Elkhorn, WI, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Vintage on the Ponds of Delavan, WI. He was born August 17, 1928 in LaGrange Township, WI, the son of the late Edwil and Emma (Beutler) Duerst. Art graduated from Whitewater High School with the Class of 1946. He was united in marriage to Joan M. Loughead on April 15, 1950 at LaGrange Methodist Church.

Art worked as a dairy farmer in the Town of LaGrange in Heart Prairie, WI. Together, they raised four children.They were known as the Swiss Kids and with his help raised suffolk sheep and showed for many years at the Walworth County Fair. After moving off the farm, he was able to see his family homestead be moved to Old World Wisconsin where it is now known as the Sanford Home. He was very proud of his Swiss heritage and thrilled that the home will be safe forever. He and his wife were the managers of an apartment building in Whitewater for many years and then moved to Elkhorn.

Art loved playing cards, and was a member of the Elkhorn Cribbage Club. He enjoyed spending time with his family every summer at the annual family camp weekends. He was a member of the UCC church in Delavan and sang in the choir, he loved to sing in his early years he was in a barbershop quartet known as the Agriculturists. Art was a real character and held a positive outlook on life. He spent his last years at Vintage on the Pond and became a real favorite of all the staff. 

Art is survived by his four children; Gary (Ann) Duerst of Monona, WI, Kristine (Mike) Brown of Colby, WI, John (Pam) Duerst of Whitewater, WI, and Sue (Bob) Earle of East Troy, WI, eleven grandchildren; Rachel (Jason) Solberg of Eau Claire, WI, Heather (Paul) Thompson of Madison, WI, Jamie Crahen of Cottage Grove, WI, Katie (Dan Aaron) Crahen of Monona, WI, Sarah (Andy Fasching) Brown Fasching of San Tan Valley, AZ, Matthew (Steve Gillitzer) Brown of Madison, WI, Anna (Dao) Vang of Ridgeland, WI, Meghan (Kyle) Anderson of Waukesha,WI, Brian (Heather) Duerst of Waukesha, Wi, Hannah (Nathan) Anhalt of East Troy, WI and Audrey Earle of East Troy, WI,  and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Joan and their son, Brian Duerst.

Memorial Service will be held 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Homes and Crematory, 730 N. Wisconsin St. Elkhorn, WI. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Please adhere to social distancing guidelines and wear a face covering. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be directed to the family to give to Art’s favorite charities, N7891 Pleasant Lake Rd. East Troy, WI 53120. Online guest book at www.haaselockwoodfhs.com. Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Homes and Crematory completed arrangements for the Duerst Family.