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Marjorie Alice “GG” Roloff, 89, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Golden Years in Lake Geneva, WI. She was born July 31, 1934, to Fred and Martha (Arndt) Papcke, in Whitewater, WI, the fifth of eleven children.

GG attended South Heart Prairie School, across the road from the family’s home farm. She is a Whitewater High School graduate. On April 19, 1953, she married her high school sweetheart, Eric. She worked a variety of jobs over the years. Her most memorable of those being the local canning factory and as a crossing guard. After retiring, she and Eric would venture to Florida each year, to bask in the sunshine and spend time with their eldest child, Linda. They enjoyed camping on the beach in the Florida Keys, in their decked-out conversion van. GG loved sunbathing by the pool with a good book, and enjoyed fresh Florida strawberries. Marjorie had a great appreciation for history and shared many stories over the years. She treasured time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and adored that they referred to her as GG – “Great Grandma.”

Marjorie is survived by her son, Frederick (Brenda K.) Roloff of Riverview, FL, daughter, Brenda (Brian) Neumeister of Whitewater, WI and son, Curtis (Vanessa) Roloff of Wolcottville, IN; Her grandchildren Katie Lyn Roloff of Riverview, FL, Bobbie Leigh Roloff of Ruskin, FL, Keith Roloff of Plant City, FL, Timothy (Hope) Diederich and Arin Diederich of Whitewater, WI and four step grandchildren; Great-grandchildren Joseph, Jayson, Logan, Caleb, Richard, and four step great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Norm (Anita) Papcke, Doris (LeRoy) DeVries, Darvon (Betty) Papcke, Diane (Floyd Finney) Papcke: sister-in-laws, Janet Papcke and Barb Papcke and brother-in-law, Herbert Dorn, and many nieces and nephews. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Eric, of 62 years and her eldest child, Linda K. Roloff, her parents Fred and Martha Papcke; stepfather George Sherman; and siblings Allen Papcke, Marion (Jerry) Harris, Arlene (Robert/Bud) Rowley, Carol (David/Dub) Agen, Jack Papcke and David Papcke.

As requested, there will be no formal visitation or service. Interment will be held at a later date at Hillside Cemetery of Whitewater, with a private family gathering.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 120 S. Church St, Whitewater, WI 53190.

The Nitardy Funeral Home in Whitewater is assisting the family. Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Marilyn Mae Fuerstenberg, 81 of Whitewater, WI., passed away on June 27, 2024, at Agrace Hospice in Janesville, WI. Marilyn was born May 27, 1943, in Geneva Township, to Raymond and Doris Kilpin. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, her two younger brothers, Mike and Donny Kilpin.

Marilyn married William (Bill) Fuerstenberg on September 21, 1963. Bill and Marilyn lived in Whitewater. Together they raised three children, taking the family on yearly vacations and camping trips throughout the years.

Marilyn worked for Walworth County Health and Social Services as a Child Protection Social Worker. She dedicated 25 years to helping children in Walworth County. She felt a sense of love for the children she was able to help, keeping in contact with some of them long after retiring. Creativity has always been a huge part of her life. She started with oil painting and then watercolor painting. She also loved to bake, especially getting together with her daughter and grandchildren to bake cookies and pies for the holidays. Marilyn enjoyed her time in the Jr. Women’s and the Jayceettes where she found her lifelong friends, Jean Bergey and Kathy Haney. She loved helping to organize her class reunions and remained close friends with many classmates.

She is survived by her husband Bill, sons: Dan (Debbie), Brian (Cheri) and daughter, Sharyl (Tom), Grandchildren: Andrew (Melissa), Tyler, Kaytie and Alyssa. Great-grandchildren, Hailey, Adler, Riggs and Reigna.

The family would like to thank the entire staff at Agrace Hospice in Janesville for the exceptional care they provided.

Honoring Marilyn’s wishes, there will not be a funeral at this time. A celebration of life will be held at The Cravath Lakefront Community building August 4th, from 1:30 to 3:30.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her honor to Agrace Hospice in Janesville.

Online condolences may be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Jerome Francis Burke, age 76, of Whitewater, WI, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on June 27, 2024.

Jerry was born in Evanston, IL on May 13, 1948 to Stephen and Catherine Burke. He grew up in Glenview, IL, where he graduated from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Grade School and then Loyola Academy (Wilmette). Those early days spawned treasured, lifelong friendships. He went on to graduate from St. Joseph’s College (IN) with a BA in Economics, and it was there that
he met his beloved wife, Eileen. They married shortly after graduation and were blessed to share their lives for 52 wonderful years. They especially enjoyed fishing, boating, hiking, golf, traveling and most outdoor activities.

Jerry was a longtime resident of Wauconda, IL, before retiring to Wisconsin. After a career in commercial roofing, Jerry continued to work on major projects at home, and often was the one that family and friends called when they needed help or advice. He was never bored. He was skilled and talented at most every aspect of construction, and restorations of any kind, and he
thoroughly enjoyed tinkering with motors, boats and cars. He was quite proud of finding rusty treasures that he could restore and bring back to life. But he was also very well-rounded and enjoyed music of most genres including jazz, classical, and rock, as well as visits to art galleries, museums, and botanical gardens (which greatly pleased Eileen!) He very much appreciated the talent of the artists.

But he most enjoyed family events with all the nieces and nephews and their children. Uncle Jerry was happiest when playing with the kids…- tubing, boating, teaching them how to fish, or hiking to the creek. He will be greatly missed by all.

Jerry was deeply compassionate about helping those in need. After retirement, Jerry found a rewarding volunteer opportunity with Catholic Charities in Lake Co. for 10 years in a special program that supported seniors to be able to live independently longer. He was also a longtime supporter of Special Olympics of Wisconsin in support of his two nephews, often cheering them on at their games. In addition, he supported NPH USA, an organization with orphanages and hospitals helping children and families in Latin America and Haiti. More recently he had joined the Lions Club of Whitewater, WI and had looked forward to being able to devote his energy toward important programs helping the blind and other local charities.

Jerry is survived by his beloved wife, Eileen (nee LaVoy); his devoted sisters: Maureen O’Donnell, Sharon (Larry) Salvatore, and Cheryl Power; his loving sisters and brothers-in-law: Carol Burke, Joyce (Frank) Wessels, Jan Salstrom, John Salstrom, Renee (John) Daly, and Ken (Michele) LaVoy; his caring father-in-law: James LaVoy; and his sixteen nieces and nephews; and thirteen great-nieces and nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by his infant son, James Stephen; his infant brother Patrick; his sister, Colleen; his brother, Kevin; and his parents, Stephen and Catherine Burke.

Visitation will be on Tuesday July 9, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home 10045 Skokie Blvd, Skokie IL. There will be a second brief visitation at the church at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2024, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove Street, Glenview, IL.

The service will be livestreamed; please go to Jerry’s obituary page at donnellanfuneral.com to view the Funeral Mass.

Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, 700 N. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
Special Olympics Wisconsin, 6582 Ronald Reagan Ave., Madison, WI 53704 – Specify donation
to Southern Lakes #7-15 – https://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org/

NPH USA Midwest Region, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606 https://nphusa.org/region/mw/

Lions Club of Whitewater, WI – PO BOX 246, Whitewater, WI, 53190

Catholic Charities of Lake County – P.O. Box 7154, Carol Stream, IL 60197-7154
https://www.catholiccharities.net/give/

Angelica E. Vicente Santa Cruz passed away Sunday, June 30th in home beside family and friends in Milford, Delaware from a long battle with cancer.

Angelica E. Vicente Santa Cruz was born on February 24, 1965. She was the daughter of Doña Carmen Santa Cruz Valdez and Don Luis Vicente León, who allowed her to share a life of family union with her four brothers: Braulio, Carmen Rosa, Edgar and Juan.

She was born in Lima-Peru and grew up in the Ventanilla district of the constitutional province of Callao of Peru.

She completed her primary studies at the La Merced National Women’s School and her secondary studies at the Nuestra Señora de Belén de Ventanilla National Mixed School.

She began her higher education at the Argentine Higher Institute, finishing as an accounting assistant.

She then continued her studies at the Inca Garcilazo de la Vega University, with a Accounting degree.

She graduated from the College of Accountants of Peru (CCP).

She always did her accounting services jobs from the time she finished as an accounting assistant until the end of her days.

She fulfilled her dream of coming to this great country of the United States of America in 2001 to continue working in her accounting specialty. The beginning of her work activities in the US was in Virginia with the company Tax Management Service. Where the same company promotes her to continue doing accounting work in Delaware. It is in this State where she was
blessed to meet her beloved husband Brian Knuteson with whom she shared good and bad moments always walking hand in hand with God.

Angelica loved Brian’s family, Sandra Knuteson, Cheryl Nehme, David Knuteson, Mike Knuteson, Jerry Knuteson, Mark Disrud, John Disrud, Lori Sheppard, David Disrud. She loved the unique quality of a stepfamily. She always tried to combine her family in Peru and Brian’s family.

Throughout this journey of her life, she was able to cultivate very good friendships with all types of people of many nationalities, helping them achieve their personal financial successes and those of her companies. At the same time, she had the ability to attract many people to the activities of the Catholic Church in Dover, being one of the main motivators for the development of the activities of the Lord of the Miracle in the month of October.

She was a very reserved woman with her personal issues, characterized by being a very affectionate and loving person with children, at the same time that she was a very good counselor and detail-oriented with her friends and family, always being present when they needed her and all that. We see the love that she gave reflected in this moment.

Thank you Lord for allowing Edith to be part of our lives and we ask that you keep her in your Holy Glory.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 631 South State Street, Dover, DE where a visitation will be held from 10 – 11 a.m. She will be laid to rest in Milford Community Cemetery, Milford. Arr. by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford, DE. Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at www.loflandandmcknatt.com.
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Angélica E. Vicente Santa Cruz falleció el domingo 30 de junio en su casa junto a familiares y amigos en Milford Delaware tras una larga batalla contra el cáncer.

Angelica E. Vicente Santa Cruz nació el 24 de febrero del año 1965. Siendo hija de Doña Carmen Santa Cruz Valdez y Don Luis Vicente León, quienes le permitieron compartir una vida de unión familiar con sus cuatro hermanos: Braulio, Carmen Rosa, Edgar y Juan.

Nació en Lima-Perú y creció en el distrito de Ventanilla de la provincia constitucional de Callaodel Perú.

Sus estudios primarios lo realizó en el Colegio Nacional de mujeres La Merced y sus estudios secundarios en el Colegio Nacional Mixto Nuestra Señora de Belén de Ventanilla.

Sus estudios superiores los inicio en el Instituto Superior Argentino, terminando como auxiliar de contabilidad.

Luego continuó con sus estudios en la Universidad Inca Garcilazo de la Vega, terminando la carrera como Licenciada en Contabilidad.

Se colegió en el Colegio de Contadores del Perú (CCP).

Sus trabajos de servicios de contabilidad siempre los realizó desde que terminó como auxiliar de contabilidad hasta el final de sus días.

Cumplió su sueño de venir a este gran país de Estados Unidos de Norte América en el año 2001 para seguir trabajando en su especialidad de contabilidad. Los inicios de sus actividades laborales en EEUU fueron en Virginia con la compañía Tax Management Service. Donde la misma empresa la promueve para seguir realizando trabajos de contabilidad en Delaware. Es
en este Estado donde tuvo la bendición de conocer a su amado esposo Brian Knuteson con quien compartió momentos buenos y malos caminando siempre de la mano de Dios.

Angélica amaba a la familia de Brian, Sandra Knuteson, Cheryl Nehme, David Knuteson, Mike Knuteson, Jerry Knuteson, Mark Disrud, John Disrud, Lori Sheppard, David Disrud. Le encantaba la cualidad única de una familia reconstituida. ella siempre trató de combinar su familia en Perú y la familia de Brian.

En todo este trayecto de su vida pudo cultivar muy buenas amistades con todo tipo de personas de muchas nacionalidades, ayudándolas a que logren sus éxitos financieros personales y de sus empresas. A la vez tuvo la capacidad de convocar a mucha gente en las actividades de la iglesia católica en Dover, siendo una de las principales motivadoras para que se desarrollen las actividades del Señor de lo Milagro en el mes de Octubre.

Ella fue una mujer muy reservada con sus temas personales, caracterizándose por ser una persona muy cariñosa y amorosa con los niños, a la vez que era muy buena consejera ydetallista con su amistades y familiares, siempre estando presente para cuando la necesitaban ytodo ese amor que ella brindó lo vemos reflejado en este momento.

Gracias señor por haber permitido que Edith sea parte de nuestras vidas y te pedimos que la tengas en tu Santa Gloria.

Los servicios funerales serán el 9 de Julio del 2024.
Lugar: Holy Cross Cathedral Church. 631 South Street, Dover, De.
Hora:
10: 00 a.m. visualización
11: 00 a.m. Misa funeral
Será enterrada en el Cementerio Comunitario de Milford.
Luego invitamos a todos a su casa al 208 Bridgeham Ave. Milford, Delaware.