Obituaries

Obituary: Miguel Aranda Loza, 78

Miguel Aranda Loza of Whitewater, born May 6th, 1944, passed away at the age of 78 on March 7th, 2023 in San Jose de Otates, Mexico. Burial services took place in his hometown of San Jose de Otates, Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Raquel Aranda, and their 11 children: Apolinar, Guadalupe, Eva, Ruben, Lourdes, Antonio, Juan, Marta, Irene, Marissa, and Tania, along with their respective families.

Before settling in Whitewater, Miguel worked in California, Texas, Arizona, Florida, Illinois, and Michigan. Miguel decided to establish his family in Whitewater, Wisconsin 30 years ago, making Whitewater his and his family’s home. Miguel has been a long member of St. Patrick’s Church. He had a larger than life sense of humor, always joyful and making others laugh (especially his grandkids), and brought sunshine to everyone’s morning with his passion for singing. He had a love for baseball and played throughout his childhood before moving to the States.

Miguel and his presence is greatly missed. His chair will always remain the first and last seat you will see as you enter and leave his home, remembering his greetings and goodbyes. 

Te Amo Viejito

In Memory of Nancy A. Noack, 1945-2020

“Those we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity.”

In memory of Nancy A. Noack, who passed away at the age of 75 in Whitewater, WI on March 16, 2020. 

Nancy was born in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of Raymond Noack and Evelyn (née Neubauer) (Noack) Brill in January 1945. 

She attended St. Ignatius Loyola for grade school and graduated high school from St. John’s Cathedral. 

One of Nancy’s proudest lifetime accomplishments was to attend UW-Whitewater, where she earned membership into Alpha Chi and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies.  She graduated in 1982 as magna cum laude with a B. S. of Education, all as a married woman and mother of three young girls.  

While Nancy raised her family in Oconomowoc, she thoroughly enjoyed her career working as an elementary school librarian and promoting reading programs within the East Troy school district. There she developed some meaningful lifelong friendships with fellow co-workers, and she completed 21 years of service before taking an early retirement. 

Nancy later moved to Mukwonago and lastly Whitewater, where she was blessed to make some loving friends in the local community. 

Nancy had a generous, kind and loyal soul and fiercely loved her family and friends. She was sensitive, sentimental and extremely thoughtful. 

One of many ways she showed her love was through food. She was a talented baker, and her legacy will live on through her decorated sour cream cut-out cookies. She also enjoyed hosting her annual ethnic-themed holiday parties for some of her close friends. 

Nancy had a creative mind and loved exploring many arts and crafts, as well as gardening. She was an excellent seamstress and relished taking on crafting challenges. Nancy had a deep-rooted and lifelong passion for learning and reading, which she also instilled in her children.  

Nancy was preceded in death by her father, her mother and her beloved older brother, James Noack.  

Nancy is survived by her daughters:  Linda Karpinski, Kathleen Wade (Scott Dallasta) and Ellen Karpinski (Jamal Ghanname) as well as her grandson, Zachary Karpinski (Caroline Vaughan). Nancy would have been overjoyed to welcome her great-granddaughter, Harlow, into the family. 

Also left behind were her furry constant companions: Miranda, Ernie and Jelli Bean. 

Nancy’s family would like to thank all those who came for visits and helped care for her during her last months, especially her sister-in-law, Mary, and her Mercyhealth Hospice team. 

The Nitardy Funeral Home of Whitewater, WI assisted the family. No service was held due to COVID-19 restrictions. 

Obituary: Deborah E. Stradinger, 73, of Katy, Texas

Deborah E. Stradinger

Deborah “Deb” E. Stradinger 73, of Katy, Texas, passed away in her sleep on February 23, 2023. Deb, formerly of
Whitewater, WI, was the daughter of Emil and Loretta Stradinger.

Deb is survived by her partner of 35 years, Kim Buffey; along with her brothers: Mark (Terri), Fr. Stephen (ret.), Joseph,
James, and Theodore; her sisters, Joan (David Egnoski), Ruth, Mary (Mike) Bloomquist, and Ann; numerous nieces and
nephews and grandnieces and nephews. Deb is preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law Scott Henry and sister-in-law, Robin Stradinger.

A lifelong educator, Deb served students worldwide for over 40 years. Before her retirement in 2019, she taught in
Wisconsin; Guam; Nürnberg, Germany; and Houston, Texas.

With her love for learning and people, Deb was an avid traveler and camped throughout the United States with Kim and
her beloved cocker spaniels, Rascal and Tanner. Along with traveling the states, she also traveled the world. A member
of the Traveler Century Club, she visited over 100 countries, including her final excursion to Cuba this past November.

Deb was a lover of games (especially cards), a great baker who fed the schools where she worked, and she was always
willing to help others, no matter the situation.

Deb will be greatly missed by family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Cocker Spaniel
Rescue of East Texas in Deb’s honor. (cockerkids.org/donate). There will be no services in accordance with Deb’s wishes.

Obituary: Marianne M. Madson (nee McDaniel), 94

Marianne M. Madson (nee McDaniel), loving wife of the late Arthur L. Madson, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2023 at the age of 94.

She was born in Sioux City, Iowa on March 13, 1928, the daughter of Leonard and Susie McDaniel.

Marianne was a talented and passionate musician with perfect pitch.  At age five she started violin lessons and the teacher said she was a natural.  She moved on to cello lessons and performed the cello, the second love of her life, for more than 70 years.

She married Arthur on September 2, 1950 in Sioux City, Iowa and they enjoyed 57 years together.  Marianne earned her Master’s Degree in cello performance from UW-Madison in 1968.  For many years she taught privately, performed in orchestras, and taught in public schools.

Marianne is survived by her children, Katherine Litteral, Lucy (Robert) Brusky, Kevin Madson (Janet Badura), Marilyn (Tim) Justus, and Amy Madson; grandchildren, Jennifer Litteral (Aramis Grey), William Justus, and Joseph Justus; and great-granddaughter, Saoirse Grey.  She is further survived by brother-in-law, Dennis (Janet) Madson; sister-in-law, Geri (James) Beshey; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Susie McDaniel; and her sister, Teresa McDaniel.

A private graveside service will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Whitewater.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Obituary/Obituario: Ricardo “Ricky” Lopez Navejas Jr., 16

Ricardo “Ricky” Lopez Navejas Jr., 16, of Whitewater passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. Ricky was born on December 29, 2006 to Ricardo and Luz (Navejas) Lopez in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. He attended Washington Elementary School and Whitewater Middle School, and was currently enrolled at Whitewater High School completing tenth grade.

Ricky loved basketball, video games, spending time with friends, listening to music, and joking around. His laugh was known to be contagious.

Ricky is survived by his parents, Ricardo and Luz Lopez; sister, Melissa Lopez; niece, Julie Delgado; nephew, Isaiah Delgado; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Aurelia Avalos and Jose Carmen Navejas and paternal grandfather Jose Elias Lopez.

A mass of Christian burial will take place at 1 PM on Friday, March 3, 2023 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Whitewater.  Visitation will take place from 10 AM until the time of mass.  Burial will take place following mass at Calvary Cemetery in Whitewater.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

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Ricardo “Ricky” López Navejas Jr. falleció el lunes 20 de Febrero 2023 a la edad de 16 años en Whitewater. Ricky nació el 29 de Diciembre del 2006 de sus padres Ricardo y Luz (Navejas) López en Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Terminó la escuela primaria Washington y la escuela secundaria Whitewater Middle School y actualmente estaba estudiando en Whitewater High School terminando el décimo grado.

A Ricky le encantaba el baloncesto, los videojuegos, pasar tiempo con sus amigos, y bromear. Una de sus características era que su risa era muy contagiosa.

A Ricky le sobreviven sus padres, Ricardo y Luz López; hermana, Melissa López; sobrina, Julie Delgado; sobrino, Isaías Delgado; muchas tías, tíos, y primos. Le sobrevive su abuelita paterna Irene López.

Ricky ya descansa en paz en compañía de sus abuelitos maternos Aurelia Ávalos y José Carmen Navejas y abuelito paterno José Elías López.

Los servicios de Ricky serán el viernes 3 de Marzo 2023 en la Iglesia Católica San Patricio en Whitewater. El velorio será de las 10 de la mañana hasta la 1 de la tarde la misa tomara parte en seguida. El sepulcro sera después de misa en el cementerio Calvary en Whitewater.

Obituary: Susan (Sue) M. Anderson, 79, of Fort Atkinson

Susan (Sue) M. Anderson, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother of Fort Atkinson, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Blue Grotto/Vista West of Madison on Feb 23, 2023.  

Sue was born on March 15, 1943, in Chicago to John and Lillian (Lewis) Krismanick. Sue met the love of her life, Ronald (Ron) Anderson when they were 19 years old and married on July 20, 1963.  Together they explored the world, raised a family, and built a business (Anderson Machining Service, Inc. in Jefferson and Whitewater) that touched and supported many in the community over their 58 years together.  Sue’s motto in business, and life, was the “golden rule.”  She always considered how her actions impacted people around her in a positive way.

To know Sue was to be treated to her incredible warmth, generosity, and intelligence.  Sue loved a challenge, from teaching herself how to program CNC machines, to piecing thousands of quilt pieces, to her daily sudokus. No one in her family would doubt that she would succeed at anything she put her mind to.

Above all, Sue loved spending time with her family.  The consummate hostess, she and Ron made whipping up a feast for 20 look effortless.  In quieter moments, she was never happier than watching the sun go down over a body of water at the end of the day with her beloved husband.  Whether at their home on the Rock River, over Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, or on the gulf coast of Florida while hunting for petrified sharks’ teeth, Sue loved a good sunset.  More recently Sue and Ron would head to the “friendship bench” in Santa Monica, where they would watch the sun drop below the Pacific Ocean horizon and return home with stories of strangers who became friends as they sat on the bench with them and took in the colors at the end of the day.

 Sue is survived by her daughter Julie Anderson, sons Erik (Corina) Anderson, Matthew-Drazy (Laetitia) Anderson, and Kyle (Shawyn) Anderson, brothers John Krismanick and James Krismanick, sister Marian Gralski, grandchildren Ian, Seadna, Serra, Declin, Esme, Severn, and Luna. She is preceded by her loving husband Ronald (Ron) Anderson in 2022 and her brother Joseph Krismanick in 2020.  Sue is also survived by many, many photographs of sunsets she has taken over the years, from the curled and fading photos on peel-apart film to digital photos galore.  None truly compare to the beauty and light she brought to all around her.  We will hold her in our hearts and think of her with every technicolor twilight.

A small family ceremony is planned at Nitardy Funeral Home 1008 Madison Ave. Fort Atkinson, WI on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.  Sue will be interred at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Fort Atkinson.  Please feel free to add a photo of a favorite sunset on the tribute wall in Sue’s honor.  Online Condolences may be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Obituary: Beulah M. Rogers, 91

Beulah M. Rogers passed away peacefully in her sleep at Our House in Whitewater on February 22, 2023.

Beulah was born on November 11th, 1931 in Shullsburg, WI to Raymond and Gladys Alexander.  When the family relocated Savanna IL, Beulah met her future husband Ralph (“Trigger”) Rogers.  They were married on February 12, 1949 and relocated to the Whitewater area soon after.

Beulah worked at several locations, retiring after 25 years from UW-Whitewater Esker Hall at age 78.  Besides raising their six children, Ralph, Beulah and extended family made many wonderful memories at their second home away from home Up North near the Lake Tomahawk area.

The loves of Beulah’s life were her grandchildren….and shopping.  She actively attended and supported each of their extracurricular activities while endlessly spoiling them with her shopping sprees.

Beulah was preceded in death by her husband Ralph, her son Gary, granddaughter Stacie and grandson Justin.

Beulah is survived by her daughter Jean Vining (Rich Ott), sons Les (Sandy), Russell (Mary) , Rick (Jackie) and Ken (Lynne).  She is further survived by grandchildren Vikki (Sam) Nielsen, Ron (Jessica) Vining, Dan (Nani) Rogers, Derek (Angela) Rogers, Jeremy (Kristen) Rogers, Ryan Rogers, Marissa (Greg) Rogers, Brandi (Brandt) Hemsath, Aimee Rogers, Ben (BobbyJo) Rogers, Lindsey (Tony) Pennuto, Josh (Savanna) Rogers; 17 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren with the 3rddue in June.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Kendra, Sarah, Gretchen and staff at Rainbow Hospice in addition to all of the staff at Our House for giving Beulah and her family such kind and compassionate care.

Per Beulah’s wishes, private family services will be held.

Obituary: Melvin R. Schrader, 95

Melvin R. Schrader, 95, of LaGrange, WI passed away on Tuesday, February 14 at Alden Estates in Jefferson, WI.

Melvin was born on September 2, 1927 in LaGrange, WI the son of Edwin and Alena (Knutson) Schrader. Melvin grew up on the family farm and after his schooling he would continue to work the family farm for a few years before purchasing his own farm. Melvin started as a dairy farmer with his father. He would continue to dairy farm after his father passed away and then later in his farming career, Melvin sold the cows and went to cash crop farming. He was a very hard worker and took pride in farming and providing for his family. Melvin was giving, friendly and just generally a happy man. On December 7, 1974 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, June Weigand at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Palmyra where Melvin was a lifelong member. Melvin and June would go on to enjoy many years together making wonderful memories. Melvin’s interests included good food, polka music, and he also enjoyed a nice Snickers bar. One of the highlights of Melvin’s later years was having the windmill on his farm restored. He was very pleased with the result and seeing the beauty restored to the windmill brought him a lot of joy. Melvin was a good man and he will be missed by those he leaves behind.

He is survived by: his wife of 48 years, June Schrader; his niece and nephews, Donna (Dennis) Scherer of Fort Atkinson, Glenn Jacobs of East Troy, John Jacobs of Janesville, and Steve Jacobs of Whitewater; his brother-in-law, Dave (Virginia) Weigand of Elkhorn; his brother-in-law John Weigand of Aldie, VA; and nieces, Jennifer Weigand of Fort Atkinson, and Sara (Jeff) Buising of Boca Raton, FL. Melvin is also survived by a number of other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Ethel.

Per Melvin’s wishes, no formal services will be held.

Memorials in Melvin’s honor may be made to the St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Palmyra, WI.

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

Obituary: Delores “Dee” Marie Sheahan, 73

It is with great sadness that the family of Delores “Dee” Marie Sheahan, 73, Whitewater, announce her passing. She departed her loving family on February 11, 2023. She was born on March 27, 1949 to Roy and Ina (Larson) Sandvigen.  She spent her childhood in La Crosse, WI and would eventually make her home and raise her family in Wilton, WI. Shortly after her husband, David, passed on December 27, 2007, she relocated to Whitewater, WI to be closer to her family.

She dedicated her life to her family and her love was unconditional. Her family meant everything to her and she to them. She was caring, supportive, and loving. Her heart was compassionate, pure and forgiving. She loved unconditionally and was the best mother and grandmother anyone could wish for. The void she leaves behind is immense and she will be missed forever.

She is survived by her children, Molly (Nate) Parrish, Whitewater, and Bridget Sheahan, Elroy, WI; grandchildren, Stephanie, Kayla, Bryce, Hunter, Maci, and Kelseigh; great-grandchild, Ellie Mae; sister, Karen Ahmad, Henderson, NV; Son in law Don Sadewater, Belvidere, IL and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, LeRoy and Ronnie; step-daughter, Shelly Sadewater and nephew, Omar Ahmad.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Nitardy Funeral Home 550 N. Newcomb St. Whitewater, WI 53190.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service.  Online condolences may be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com.