Kayla Marie Boehning, 24, of Whitewater passed away on September 8, 2020

Kayla Marie Boehning, 24, of Whitewater passed away on September 8, 2020.

She was born on November 5, 1995 in Fort Atkinson to James and Stephanie (Gosh) Boehning. She enjoyed working as a cashier at Casey’s Convenient Store in Whitewater.

Kayla enjoyed being with her family, and her fur babies more than anything. She loved family gatherings.

Kayla is survived by her parents, James and Stephanie Boehning; brother, Scotty Boehning; grandfathers, James Boehning, Ronald Gosh; fur babies, Blaze, Smokey, Little Kitty; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her grandmothers, Donna Kay Gosh, Linda Boehning; and great-grandparents.

Kayla was a very generous and giving person, and because of that she donated her organs to give others life.

A memorial service will take place at 1PM on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI 53190. Visitation will take place from 11AM until the time of services.

Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

On Sunday September 20, 2020, Larry Lee Peiffer, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 86

On Sunday September 20, 2020, Larry Lee Peiffer, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 86.

Larry was born on November 15, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI to Agnes (nee Leitzman) and Clarence Peiffer, the youngest of three children. He attended West Division High School for three years, playing percussion in the band and orchestra. He also played in the Milwaukee Youth Orchestra. He transferred to Whitewater City High School for his senior year, graduating in 1951. He worked as a plumber’s helper and electrician before enlisting in the Navy in November of 1953. After basic training at Great Lakes, he attended the Navy School of Music in Washington D.C. and served four years as a musician attaining the rank of Musician’s First Class. During his tour he served on board the USS Wisconsin and at the Naval Air Station in Millington, TN. He married Mary Warner on June 18, 1955 in Whitewater at the First United Methodist Church. After finishing his tour in 1957, he and Mary and their baby daughter, Carol, moved back to Milwaukee.

He entered Marquette University in August 1957, and transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and graduated in January 1962 with a degree in science (physics, mathematics, and economics). Larry went to work at Norland Associates, a product design firm, in Fort Atkinson, WI as a project engineer and then in 1969 went to work for Sta-Rite Industries as project engineer for two years. During his years at Norland, he was the project leader for Bergstrom Manufacturing in Rockford, IL. He left Sta-Rite in 1971 and worked for Bergstrom for the next 28 years, retiring in 1999. During his tenure he was Chief Engineer, Director of Engineering and finally Director of Research and Development. He was granted three patents, and made many improvements to the plant facility and improved manufacturing efficiency. Throughout their marriage, Larry and Mary enjoyed traveling to many countries around the world, and their wintering in Green Valley, AZ.

Larry is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary; three daughters, Carol (Steve) Ottowitz of Nekoosa, Jean (Tom Donahue) Peiffer of Edgewater, FL, and Mary Jo (Paul) Unger of Madison; five grandchildren, Morgan (Dan Kahut) Gaffner of Fond du Lac, Brianne Unger of Madison, Erin (Kevin) Acker of Muskego, Mitchell (Megan Charles) Gaffner of Neenah, Isaac (Janie Triebold) Unger of Madison; big sister, Carol Bergman of Greendale; sister-in-law, Ann Warner of Dodgeville; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence, mother, Agnes; mother-in-law, Ethel Warner; brother, Clare Peiffer; sister-in-law, Mick Peiffer; brothers-in-law Jim Bergman, Harley Warner, John Warner.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 5PM until 7PM at the Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb. St. Whitewater, WI 53190. A memorial service will take place at 11:30 on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Rainbow Hospice, Badger Honor Flight, the National WWII Museum, or the Whitewater Food Pantry.

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

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

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

Barb was born on February 9th, 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

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

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 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

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 with his family by his side on Tuesday, September 8, 2020

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!

Conan Palmer Straight, 39, Elkhorn, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020

Conan Palmer Straight, 39, Elkhorn, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020.

Conan was born on December 31, 1980 in Beloit, WI to Glenn and Marcene (Spencer) Straight.

He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1999.  Conan married Lisa Fitch on August 22, 2015.  He was employed at SPX Flow in Delavan for over 15 years.  Conan enjoyed riding his motorcycle, hunting, raising animals, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Lisa, Elkhorn; children Devan Straight, Rose Fosdal, Isaac Straight, Sylvia Straight, Ailene Straight, and Colt Straight; Father Glenn (Cindy) Straight, Delavan, WI; mother Marcene (Terry) Hess, Beloit, WI; mother-in-law, Deborah Fitch, Elkhorn, WI; brother Dale Straight, Beloit, WI; half-brothers William Spencer, Michael (Valerie) Stitt, Christopher Stitt; dear cousin Kevin Kirby; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A private funeral service will be held on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater.  A public visitation will follow on Monday, September 14, 2020 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St. Whitewater, WI 53190.  Burial will follow in the Millard Cemetery.

Irene May Heederik, 90, Whitewater, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Fairhaven

Irene May Heederik, 90, Whitewater, passed away on Tuesday, September 01, 2020 at Fairhaven Senior Living in Whitewater, WI.

Irene was born on February 13, 1930 in Janesville, WI to Herbert and Mabel (Riggs) Eggleston. She graduated from Janesville High School in 1948. Irene worked as the head cook for Fairhaven Senior Living and retired after 22 years of service. She enjoyed playing board games and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children Larry Heederik, Fort Atkinson, Geraldine Heederik-Kincaid, Jefferson, Gary (Janet) Heederik, Lodi, CA, Terry (Mary) Heederik, Jefferson, Barry (Laurie) Heederik, Fort Atkinson; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers Kenneth (Florence) Eggelston, Adams Friendship, WI, Bob (Sandi) Eggelston, Florida; sister Lois (Charlie) Olds, Adams Friendship, WI; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Eileen Culver and her longtime partner Jack Schultz.

A private burial will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Whitewater, WI.

The family would like to thank Fairhaven Senior Living and St. Croix Hospice for all the love and compassion they showed to our mother.

Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater is assisting the family. Online condolences may be given to the family at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com