Obituaries

JEFFREY ‘JEFF’ ALLAN BOLDUC, age 64, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on April 16, 2023. He was a loyal employee of SumiRiko Tennessee, Inc. as an environmental engineer. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater. He was also partners with his wife in the Red Door Gallery and JV Photography Studio, where he was an amazing photographer and was just completing his final stages of Certification with PPA (Professional Photographers of America). Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Thomas and Marilyn Bolduc of Whitewater, WI; special brother-in-law, Andy Ward of Niota, TN. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 34 years, Vickie Ward Bolduc; father and mother-in-love, Phillip and Barbara Ward of Sweetwater, TN; a brother and sister and their families, special family members among which were treasured nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, Godson, many dear and precious friends and co-workers, and many cherished children and families who came through the studio doors over the past 18 years. Jeff was a mighty man of God. He was a prayer warrior and an avid student of the Scriptures. He lived out those Scriptures in his everyday life with everyone he encountered. His love for the mountains of East Tennessee was immense. He and Vickie loved spending an afternoon there in a special place in Greenbrier where she would sit on the bank watching him fly-fish. They enjoyed and cherished life together and spent every possible moment at each other’s side. In fact, it was a very rare occasion they were ever apart. He was a dedicated, loving, and faithful husband who doted on Vickie. He was a trustworthy and reliable friend to many. He loved a good laugh and sports, especially UT basketball, football and baseball; Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball; and was a life-long fan of the Packers.

Memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Farrar Funeral Home, 411 W. Broadway Blvd., Jefferson City, TN with Rev. Mickey Rainwater officiating. Visitation will immediately follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to two ministries Jeff loved; GodSong Ministries, PO Box 208, Athens, TN 37371. www.godsongministries.com; or Hearts of Christ Children’s Ministry, PO Box 1738, Morristown, TN 37816. www.heartsofchrist.org. At Vickie’s request, we are asking you to bring to the service with you an index card or the like, with special, meaningful, funny, and  memorable moments with Jeff for her to have as a loving keepsake. There will also be blank cards available at the service as well. Special thanks to God-sent angels who cared for Jeff at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville – Josh, Ryan, and Beth. Vickie is forever grateful for the care and compassion you showed to both of them. Another Celebration of Jeff’s Life Service will be planned for friends and family back home on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at First Baptist Church, Niota, TN at 2:00 p.m.

Kelley Sue Marotta, age 56 of Janesville, WI passed away on April 18, 2023, at Mercyhealth Hospital & Trauma Center following a brief illness. She was born in Wauwatosa, WI on July 1, 1966, the daughter of John and Marian (Bruns) Lawrence. She grew up in Janesville and graduated from Parker High School in 1984.

Kelley graduated from UW-Whitewater with a bachelor’s degree in Education and received a master’s degree in 1997. While attending UW-Whitewater, Kelley did practice teaching in the Whitewater School District and after receiving her bachelor’s degree, she was hired by the district where she continued to teach for 31 years.

Kelley married Jeffrey R. Marotta on November 9, 2002. She was a member of Roxbury Church of Christ and Order of Eastern Star Chapter # 69. She was a former member of the Janesville Chapter of Job’s Daughters.

Kelley enjoyed Christian Music and crocheting as well as volunteering for the Eastern Star and Job’s Daughters.

Kelley is survived by her husband, Jeff Marotta; two daughters, Sarah and Grace Marotta, both at home; her mother, Marian “Sue” Lawrence; her brother, Michael (Cindy) Lawrence; two nieces, Autumn and Carly Lawrence; her mother-in-law, Linda McDonald; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Kelley was preceded in death by her father, John Lawrence; stepmother, Barbara Lawrence; stepfather, Gary Sandvig; father-in-law Richard Marotta, stepfather-in-law, Mark McDonald.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2023, at ROXBURY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 2103 Roxbury Road, Janesville. Pastor Jon Grice will officiate. Visitation will be held at the CHURCH Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and again on Friday, April 28th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Interment will be at a later date in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery, Rockford, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to be used for the education of Kelley’s daughters.

The Marotta family is being assisted by HENKE-CLARSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY. Online condolences may be shared at www.henkeclarson.com.

Judith M. Indermuehle, formerly Judith Koch, 70, of Dousman, WI passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Aurora Summit Hospital.

Judi was born on November 5, 1952 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Robert Zimmerman and Madalyn (Blust) Gruel. She grew up in the Chicagoland area and after graduating high school, Judi moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin. She continued her schooling and graduated with a degree in Practical Nursing from MATC in Fort Atkinson. Judi worked for many years as a nurse and she enjoyed her occupation very much. She was always interested in others’ needs and she made sure those around her felt loved and cared for. Although she had a career as a nurse, her favorite job was being a mother to her three children, Shawn, Jason and Heidi. She took great care of her kids and provided for any need they had. Judi had a fun and quirky personality and a great sense of humor. One example of Judi’s care for others was her habit of keeping popsicles and a box of toys for the neighborhood kids to enjoy. It brought her great joy to be able to make other people feel special. Judi was loved dearly by her friends and family and she will be missed.

She is survived by: her three children, Shawn (Jessica) Koch of Milton, WI, Jason (Jessi) Koch of Burlington, WI, and Heidi Koch of Manitowoc, WI; her 6 grandchildren, Awrista, Lila, Emma, Deerin, Christopher, and Owen; her sister, Cheryl Koch of Dousman, WI; and her “brother” Corky Baraglia of Dousman, WI.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Ralph Zimmerman, and her mother-in-law Lila Koch.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Gibson Family Funeral Home in Palmyra, WI (320 W. Main St. Palmyra, WI 53156). Visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

Gibson Family Funeral Homes of Palmyra & Eagle, WI is serving the family. To place an online condolence please visit gibsonfuneral.com

Marcia Marie Kuper Yochum passed away April 8, 2023, after a year-long struggle with cancer. She was born Dec. 7, 1944, in Omaha, NE, daughter of Herbert Kuper and Marie (Bay) Kuper. After completing high school in Columbus, NE she obtained her nursing degree from Nebraska College of Nursing in Omaha. She held nursing positions and nursing related positions in Omaha and Ogallala, Nebraska, Clinton, Iowa and Fort Atkinson, WI. She married David Yochum on January 29, 1972. She considered her husband of 50+ years as a man of many hats literally and figuratively. She shared, he was often willing to engage in a variety of projects including, lightheartedly, “my quirky personality.”

She was a member of the United Church of Christ, having been past Moderator of the Nebraska Conference. She was a member of P.E.O. Sisterhood, AAUW (American Association of University Women) and the Fontana (Wisconsin) Garden Club. Marcia often said that in her associations, there were many remarkable role models in each group. While husband David was Executive Director of Fairhaven Retirement Community in Whitewater, the Yochum family presented over 15 Christmas programs on Christmas morning for any Fairhaven residents willing to view the serious and not so serious skits. Marcia enjoyed themes, (often whimsical), decorating for various occasions. Marcia said she would like to be remembered as an Appreciater of People and Life. “I am amazed at people’s stories, both sad and glad. Many people have used their happenings to become stronger people.” Over the years Marcia became increasingly more appreciative of God’s Nature and the magic of everyday objects and happenings. Marcia tried to follow her deceased nephew’s philosophy of being more fascinated than fearful of the world. Marcia enjoyed reading, trekking, “splashing at the aquatic center,” traveling and engaging in continuing education events.

Marcia is survived by her husband, David, children: Steven (Sarah) of Chanhassen, MN, their children Simone and Finn. Also, son Jeff (Angie) of Muskego, WI and their twins Winston and Zoey, and infant son Cooper. She is also survived by her sister, Karlyn Carson of Studio City, CA, sister-in-law Lea Kuper of Plattsmouth, NE, niece Leigh Anne (Dave) Koehler of Papillion, NE and their daughter Meredith, niece Michelle Kuper of Pasadena, CA, and brother-in-law Dan (Jan) Yochum of Congress, AZ. Preceded in death were her parents, her brother David Kuper of Council Bluffs, IA and nephew Ryan Kuper of Pasadena, CA.

A Memorial Service for Marcia will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Congregational United Church of Christ, 133 S. Franklin St., Whitewater, WI 53190.  Friends may call at the church from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service. As an expression of sympathy, you may wish to consider a memorial to Fairhaven Retirement Community, the Congregational United Church of Christ Church, Whitewater, or to a public/private garden of your choice. If you are attending the service, please wear bright colors as a tribute to the brightness Marcia brought to our lives. Online condolences may be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com. Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater is assisting the family.

Thelma Mae Robbins, (Seagren), 83, Whitewater, WI, formerly of Elgin, IL, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Thelma was born on May 19, 1939, in Louisville, KY to John William and Edna Lee (Pendleton) Robbins.  Family was very important to Thelma.  She raised her four children, and she was like a mother to her nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her children: Jeff, Darby, JoDee and Doug; many grandchildren; nieces and nephews: Steve Lose, Cindy Lose, and Becky Wafford.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Patricia Robbins Lose; nephew Rick Lose. 

A private burial will be in the Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, IL.  Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater is assisting the family.

Audrey A. Gatz, 92, of Whitewater, WI and previously of East Troy, WI passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Our House Senior Living in Whitewater, WI.

Audrey was born on June 23, 1930 in Racine, WI the daughter of Berthel and Laura (Green) Olsen. She grew up in the Racine area and graduated from Horlick High School. After high school Audrey attended University of Wisconsin – Whitewater and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. Audrey taught high school Spanish and English for the majority of her working career. She taught in Tomahawk, WI and also taught at Fort Atkinson High School and Whitewater High School. Audrey enjoyed her teaching very much and made an impact on many lives over her career. Audrey was united in marriage to William Gatz and the couple was blessed with four sons, Larry, William, Michael, and Christian. After her retirement, Audrey traveled extensively all over the world. She spent time in China, The Galapagos Islands, and many other countries and destinations. She made wonderful memories traveling with different friends and women’s groups. In her later years, Audrey spent time at her home in East Troy feeding the birds and watching the wildlife from her deck. She loved having her family come and stay with her for extended periods but was just as content at home on her own. Audrey was a loving wife, mom, grandma and great-grandma and she will be missed by those she leaves behind.

She is survived by: her children, Larry Gatz of San Diego, CA, William (Sarah) Gatz of Madison, WI, and Christian (Penny) Gatz of Reedsport, OR; and her grandchildren, Michelle (Kevin) Hammer of Madison, WI, Austin Gatz of Boise, ID, and Amanda (Konnor) Holden of Portland, OR. She is also survived by a number of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William, her son, Michael, her sisters, Joan Hashimi and Carol Frost, and her granddaughter Marie Gatz.

A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Hillside Cemetery in Palmyra, WI.

Gibson Family Funeral Homes of Palmyra and Eagle, WI is serving the family. To place an online condolence please visit gibsonfuneral.com