Obituaries

Barbara Anne Sanchez (71) of Whitewater died peacefully on September 15 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville.

Barb was born on February 9^th, 1949, in Lincoln, Nebraska, as an identical twin, to A. Jeannette (Luby) and Clayton J. Hohnstein.

She received her undergraduate degree from the University of New Mexico and J.D. from the University of New Mexico Law School. Early in her career she worked for ten years at the Los Lunas Hospital and Training School for the Mentally Retarded. After getting her J.D. she practiced Law in Belen, New Mexico. After she came to Whitewater, she worked at several group homes in the Whitewater area. She was a devoted reader, music lover, and conversationalist. She also enjoyed playing the guitar and ukulele.

She is survived by her twin sister, Rebecca S. (Hohnstein) Hogan; her brother, Jon Luby Hohnstein; her sister, Mary Alice (Hohnstein) Hartshorn; her nephew, Russell (Samantha) Hartshorn; and also by two grand-nieces.

The family would like to thank the people at Mercy Hospital who cared for her so well.

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

Florence Estelle Eggleston (nee Olds), age 82, of Adams passed away Sunday September 20, 2020. She was born June 7, 1938 in Jefferson, WI. She was the daughter of Stephan A. and Olive Olds (Klaes).

Florence lived most of her life in the Palmyra-Whitewater area. She moved to Adams 25 years ago and loved the area. She loved her family, doing embroidery, puzzles, and being with friends. She always had cookies on hand for her grandchildren. Everyone always raved about her German potato salad and her crystal pickles. She had a collection of pigs and Garfields. She enjoyed her flower gardens and hummingbirds, camping and being in nature, and taking day trips. She worked at the T&O Restaurant as a waitress and the Nite Cap as a cook in Palmyra. She was also a cook at Trapline and Skyline in Friendship.

She is survived by her husband Kenneth Eggleston of Adams, her daughters: Vicki Jaquith (Jerry) of Adams, Angel Uphill (Phil) of Palmyra, Helen Eggleston (Keith) of Whitewater, Penny Eggleston (Ridge) of Fort Atkinson; her sons: Brian Eggleston of Pewaukee, Randy Eggleston of Whitewater; a brother Charles Olds (Lois) of Friendship; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and 3 Angel great-grand babies, many nieces and nephews.

Florence is preceded in death by her parents, a son John Keith, sisters Ruth Lyons, Elizabeth Zaccardo, and Lorraine Mould and sister-in-laws Irene Heederik and Eileen Culver.

She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Brenda Marie (Buening) Channing went to her eternal home on Tuesday, September 15th.  Born March 3, 1949 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin to Lawrence (Larry) and Louise (Scherer) Buening.  She graduated from Whitewater High School in 1967,  went to beauty school and worked as a beautician at Puddie’s Beauty Salon for many years. Special thank you to Carrie McDermott, who was Brenda’s loving caregiver for the last several years. Brenda loved her children fiercely and they appropriately called her Momma Bear.  Brenda is survived by her 3 children, Melissa (Channing) Steffen, Muskego, WI; Andrew Channing, Whitewater, WI; Jill (Channing) Jensen, Janesville, WI;  1 sister, Lisa Sheldon (Joel); 3 grandchildren, Macy, Jameson and Benjamin Jensen; 2 nieces and 1 nephew.

She is preceded in death by her parents and both brothers, Patrick and Brian Buening.  

Friends welcome to attend a graveside service at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 21st.

She is free and at peace with no more struggles and no more tears.  She will always be in our hearts and we know her path is clear.  So thankful for the precious good times.  Her love could not be denied.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Ilana Margarite Lathrop, 80, of Palmyra passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Lake Country Landing in Oconomowoc.

Ilana was born on April 10, 1940 to Clarence and Alice Walz at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ilana graduated from Waukesha High School and met her husband, Alfred (Ike) Lathrop, shortly thereafter. They were married for over 60 years and had three children together.

Ilana went back to school (WITC, Waukesha WI) when she was 40 and received her Accounting Associates Degree. She started her own Accounting and Tax Preparation practice in Palmyra, called L&L Accounting, Inc. She retired her practice (for the most part) around 2000. Ilana and Alfred moved to their retirement home in Mercer, Wisconsin. They spent about twelve years in the northeastern WI, and then returned to Whitewater to be closer to family and friends.

Ilana and Alfred enjoyed traveling across the United States and Canada and stopping at various sites to enjoying the adventure along the way. She also enjoyed crafting, making dolls, making jewelry, doing taxes even after retirement, and playing slots at any chance.

She is survived by her children, Robert Lathrop, Sharon (Matthew) Page, Christopher (Christina) Lathrop; grandchildren, Nathan Lathrop, Robbie Lathrop, Andrew Lathrop, Felicia Lathrop, Brianna “Ashton” Page, Erica Lathrop, and Rachael Page; two great-grandchildren, Evan Lathrop and Lexie Lathrop; brother, Clarence “Sonny” Walz; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Ilana is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred (Ike); siblings, Jeanette and Joyce; and niece, Charmaine Carr.

The family would like to give special thanks to Lake Country Health Services in Oconomowoc and Allay Home & Hospice in Brookfield for the exceptional care they provided to their mom.

Funeral services will take place on at noon on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI 53190. A visitation will take place from 11 a.m. until the time of services.

Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com.

Ruth Natalie Fields Doman, 86, of Greensboro, AL went to her eternal home on August 22, 2020. She was born on January 24, 1934 in Wisconsin to Archie and Ruth Thomas Fields. She was a devoted housewife and mother.

Ruth graduated from Whitewater High School in 1951.

She married William John Doman on October 22nd 1952. They made their home just outside of Delavan off of Hwy P near Turtle Lake. In the spring of 1976 they packed up and moved to Greensboro, Alabama where they eventually ended up raising catfish on their farm.

Ruth was an avid knitter and there isn’t anyone in the family that does not have one of her beautiful afghans, baby blanket or sweater.

She passed away at home in the care of her son, Bill Doman.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, William John Doman and son-in-law, Randy Fowler. She is survived by her son, Bill Doman of Greensboro; her daughters Lucille Doman of Elkhorn, Wi, Cindy Bigelow (Jim) of Whitewater, Wi, Debra Fowler of Tuscaloosa, Al, her brother Muriel Fields of Whitewater, Wi. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Oakwood Cemetery in Greensboro with Rev. Doug Jolly officiating and Kirk Funeral Homes, Greensboro Chapel directing.

Carl J. Kienbaum, 90, of Whitewater, died peacefully at Hearthstone Memory Care with his family by his side on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. He was born on November 24, 1929 the second youngest of 9 children of Carl and Bessie (Doud) Kienbaum in Whitewater, Wisconsin. He married Lila June Reich on October 10, 1953 in Dubuque, Iowa.

Carl left the family farm at the age of 17 to join the United States Air Force where he proudly served as a weatherman. Carl returned to Whitewater to pursue greater ambitions, never being satisfied as a man of one hat. He drove a milk route, delivered fuel oil, owned a used car lot, taxicab company and service station. Ever forward-looking, Carl eventually went into the auto and scrap industry, where he found his true calling and would make his mark, creating a pillar for the community which exists to this day. For nearly sixty years, “Take it to Kienbaum’s” has been a part of the city’s vernacular.

It was through Kienbaum Iron and Metal that many would come to know Carl. Where many would gain their first impressions, as well as their lasting impressions. It is said that a man is judged by the company he keeps. We hope for Carl’s sake this is not true, Carl kept everyone. A truly generous spirit, Carl’s door or table was always open to anyone, regardless. The kind of person who when asked to make change for a dollar would give you five quarters, or better yet, in his words, “Charge it to the dust and let the rain settle it.”

He never lost his love for the family farm and went back to farming as a hobby in the late 80’s. Carl set yet another first by being the first in Walworth County to raise tobacco. Everyone who knew Carl, knew he loved a good party. Ask any supper club owner in a fifty-mile radius and they will attest to this with a smile.

A loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Carl is survived by eight children, April Furman of Whitewater, Linda (Ron) Bohlender of Roscoe, IL, Cherie (John) Ells of Fort Atkinson, Carl (Brenda) Kienbaum of North Fond du lac, Dawn D. Kienbaum of Whitewater, Sterling (Rhonda) Kienbaum of Oshkosh, Ben (Dawn) Kienbaum of Sussex and Rommel Kienbaum of Whitewater.

Carl was blessed with 12 loving grandchildren; Robert Ardelt, Nicole (Greg) Leason, Ross (Anette) Ardelt, JC (Michaun) Ells, Nolan (Emily) Ells, Carl Jr. Kienbaum, Chelsea Kienbaum, Jenna Kienbaum, Derek Kienbaum, Jared Kienbaum, Bryce Kienbaum, and Lexie Kienbaum; 5 great-grandchildren; Cash, Cooper, Elizabeth, Bentley, and Harrison.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, his lovely wife of over 50 years June (Reich) Kienbaum, a beloved daughter, Mariann Kienbaum and son in-law George Furman.

The Kienbaum family would like to express their sincere gratitude to both Hearthstone Memory Care and Agrace Hospice staff for their comforting professional care they provided to Carl during his final days with us.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial gift to First English Lutheran Church or Hearthstone Memory Care both of Whitewater.

Visitation will be held at 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Friday, September 11 and 10 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home until time of service.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 North Newcomb Street, Whitewater.

Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Carl’s life was well lived, and he was well loved. We were honored to have been able to “shake the hand that shook the world” and to know, “it takes a big dog to weigh a ton” ….see you in a round trip Dad, we will miss you!

WHITEWATER− Lucas A. Burns, age 30, of Whitewater, passed away after his courageous battle with cancer on Monday, August 24, 2020 at the UW Hospital in Madison. Lucas was born in Janesville on December 12, 1989; the son of Jim and Michelle (Edgington) Burns.  After graduating from Craig High School in Janesville, Lucas earned Bachelor Degrees in Criminology and Sociology from UW-Whitewater in 2012. While attending college, Lucas played for the Warhawks men’s basketball team, winning the National Championship in 2012.  He was an outgoing guy with a great smile; a friend to everyone he met.  Lucas was a big “foodie” and never turned down a trip to Taco Bell; he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching movies and playing video games.  Lucas and his dad, Jim, own and operate 841 Brewhouse in Whitewater, where staff and customers became a second family.  Lucas will forever live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

He is survived by his parents: Michelle Burns and Jim Burns; brothers: Derek J. Burns of Racine, Trevor R. Burns of Janesville, and Garett J. Burns of Whitewater; grandmothers: Marlene Edgington and Doris Kuehne; aunts and uncles: Georgiana Edgington, Michael Edgington, Gary (Cynthia) Burns, Girlie Burns, and Ronda (Dan) Bowe; cousins: Kari (Mark) Schuh, Danielle (David) Moyer, Alyssa (Tom) Arneson, and Grant (Shelby) Bowe; and all of the people he knew and loved.

Lucas is preceded in death by his Grandpa Al Kuehne; Grandpa Jim Edgington; and uncles, Greg Burns and Joe Burns.

A celebration of Lucas’ life will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 841 Brewhouse in Whitewater.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lucas Burns Memorial Scholarship, which has been set up at the First Citizens State Bank in Whitewater. SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY is assisting the family.  For online condolences and guestbook, please visit: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com

Banner note: The Gazette of August 27 has a front page article about Lucas titled, “That was his DNA: Lucas Burns spread goodwill wherever he went.”