Obituaries

Gayle Lynne Golinski, 82, of Fort Atkinson passed away on September 1, 2021 at her home.

Gayle was born on April 7, 1939 in Fort Atkinson to Urban and Dorothy (Leedle) Beischel. She attended Fort Atkinson High School and graduated in 1957. Gayle was very active in band and received a band scholarship, but passed it up to get married to her high school sweetheart, Jerry. She was Homecoming Queen of 1956. On July 24, 1957 she and Jerry Golinski were married in Bettendorf, IA and together they had three children. Together, they owned and operated the Arcadia Lanes in Fort Atkinson and Jerry’s Polish Palace. In her later years, Gayle enjoyed working with the public at various establishments, with most recently being at Mobil Station in Fort Atkinson.

She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and was very proud of them all. Gayle was a very giving person and never would take anything in return. In her younger years, she was an avid bowler, carrying an average of 180 and passed along this talent to her three children. Gayle loved her lottery tickets and she and her beloved dog, Oliver, drove all around to get them; always hoping she would be the big winner. She enjoyed her daily phone conversations with her siblings and would often get together with them for luncheons.

Gayle is survived by her children, Lynne (Doug) Blank, Julie (Brad) Peterson, Steven Golinski; grandchildren, Lucas Waga, Lacey Waga, Carleena Blank, Alexa Blank, Colton Peterson; great-grandchildren, Jayden Olson, Chase Waga; brother, Dean; sisters, Shirley and Karen; beloved dog, Oliver; nieces, nephews, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry; brothers, Joe and Dick; and sister, Barbara.

Visitation will take place from 5 to 7 PM on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Nitardy Funeral Home in Fort Atkinson. A burial will take place at a later date at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Jefferson.

Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Anne Elizabeth Johnson (Nee Wilmot), devoted wife of Robert, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 30, 2021 at the age of 77 in Oconomowoc, WI. She was born on August 8, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI. Preceded in death by her parents Teresa Wilmot and Robert Wilmot. Survived by her three children Christopher, Teresa (Gary) and Julia (Blake), grandson Michael and brothers Mike, Robert and Jim (Paulette). Further survived by other relatives and friends.

Anne graduated from Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in 1962 and later married Robert on September 18, 1965 at St. Sebastian Church in Milwaukee, WI. This year would have been their 56^th wedding anniversary. Anne graduated from Harper College in Palatine, IL and then worked as a registered nurse caring for developmentally disabled individuals for over 30 years. She was actively involved in events and fundraising for Northpointe Resources (now Aspire), a service provider for disabled individuals. She enjoyed reading, home decorating and gathering with her family and friends. Anne and Robert lived in Arlington Heights, IL until 2018 when they moved to Whitewater, WI.

A memorial service and final place of rest is to be determined. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to Aspire Living.

Donations by mail can be made to:

Attn: Kristen Hermes
Aspire
1815 S. Wolf Road
Hillside, IL 60162

Donations by phone can be made to:

Director of Creative Philanthropy Kristen Hermes at 708.236.0979, extension 3592.

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

Jean Ann Lyford, 91, of Whitewater, Wis., entered into Heaven on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021.

Jean was born on May 8, 1930, in Big Bend, Wis., to John and Ethel (Raht) Keller. She graduated in 1948 from Nathan Hale High School in West Allis, Wis. On Sept. 20, 1952, Jean married John Lyford. He preceded her in death on July 28, 2021. She dearly loved her family, and she supported John in his ministry in several areas of the country, including churches in Pennsylvania, Illinois and Wisconsin. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Oconto, Wis. Jean also was active in Beja Shriners of Green Bay, with Daughters of the Nile.

She is survived by her children: Susan (Jeffery) Woods, Fort Atkinson, Timothy Lyford, Green Bay; grandchildren: Jennifer (Joe Zweep) Woods, Michael (Laura) Woods; great-grandson Rowan Zweep. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her sister, Marjorie Kirchenberg.

A memorial service will be held in the near future at Fairhaven Senior Living in Whitewater. Memorials may be made in Jean’s name to Bethel House in Whitewater or online at PresbyterianMission.org. Online condolences may be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com.

Allen Luzi, of Whitewater, passed away August 6, 2021.

Allen was the beloved son of Mark and Katherine Luzi. He is survived by his mother, Katherine, and brothers, Andrew and Armin.

No service is planned at this time.

Anthony L. Pavlick (Tony) of rural Whitewater passed away on August 24, 2021 at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek, WI.

Tony was the son of Anthony and Mary Pavlick of Duluth, MN. Tony was married to Lenore Johnston on August 16, 1958 in Sioux Falls, SD. The Pavlicks recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary.

He received his Master’s degree from University of Illinois and another from University of Minnesota and his Ph.D from the University of Minnesota. The majority of Tony’s teaching career was at UW-Whitewater in the Economics Department.

Tony was involved in several World Peace organizations and was always interested in making the world a better place. He possessed an uncanny wit and memory along with a love of life and sports cars.

Memorials in his name can be made to Rainbow Hospice, Johnson Creek, WI.

Per Tony’s request there will be no service. His body was donated to the UW-Madison School of Medicine.

Update: Our thanks to Jim Stewart, who with the family’s permission provided this link to Sally Christopher’s memorial service which was held at Bass Lake, WI on June 26, 2021. If you have difficulty using the above link simply go to www.YouTube.com and search for Sally Christopher memorial.

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Sally Link Christopher entered eternal life on August 5, 2020. Mourned by children Mark (Sue) Spring Valley, WI; David (Kim) Maiden Rock, WI; Ann (Andrew) Chattanooga TN; Eric (Maggie) St. Paul, MN; and grandchildren Paul, Ben (LaChelle) Minneapolis, MN; Rachel, Daniel, Chattanooga, TN. Preceded in death by husband Dale, who served First United Methodist Church of Whitewater as pastor from 1978 until 1992. 

Born March 16, 1933, in rural Menomonie, WI, graduated Menomonie High School in 1950 and St. Olaf College in 1954. Married Pastor Dale Christopher June 1955. Worked as a high school teacher in IL and WI, and for 11 years as an Admission Counselor for St. Olaf College, retiring in 1994. Enjoyed 10 years living in Charlottesville, VA before returning to Midwest to reside in Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Heights, MN.

Memorials preferred for Parkinson’s research at Michael J Fox Foundation or Church World Service c/o First United Methodist Church of Stillwater, MN. The family appreciates the loving care she received from Boutwells Landing/The Gables and HealthEast Hospice.

Linda Ann Zimmer, age 60, passed away on Monday August 9, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. She was born in Milwaukee on April 28, 1961, the daughter of the late Jerome Zimmer and Gloria (Berken). She graduated in 1979 from Appleton High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science in 1987 from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. After graduation she spent her life residing in Whitewater, Delavan, and surrounding areas. She spent much of her career in social work.

Survivors include her daughter: Jennifer (Shaun) Zimmer, Ohio; 3 grandchildren: her siblings: Jean (Chuck) Mills, Whitewater, Daniel Zimmer, Colorado, and Michael (Tina) Zimmer, New Jersey; her aunt: Charmaine Zlensky, Muskego; and multiple nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother Thomas in 1964.

A private Memorial Service was held for Linda on August 13, 2021.

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

Karen Lorraine Topel, 68, of Fort Atkinson passed away on August 5^th, 2021 at her home.

Karen was born on June 3^rd, 1953 in Fort Atkinson to Kenneth and Lorraine (Damuth) Topel. She spent her early life in Fort, graduating from Fort Atkinson High School in 1971. She evidently enjoyed the city, as she became a lifelong resident.

She liked to browse garage sales and thrift stores, but what she loved more was spending time with her grandchildren and her dear son, Brandon. She also had a fondness for her beloved dog, Chico. Karen was a passionate and caring person whose love for life and others will be remembered.

Karen is survived by her grandsons, Jadin Moldenhauer and Aaron Topel; her siblings, Nancy (John) Burton of Eagle, Michael (Kathy) Topel of Fort Atkinson, and Daniel Roberts of Hebron as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Lorraine; her grandparents; her son, Brandon Topel in 2017, and her infant sister, Linda Ann Topel.

A private family burial will take place at Lakeview cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Her family would like to extend special thanks to all her dear friends at Riverview Manor with whom she developed wonderful friendships.

She will be dearly missed.

Rest in Peace.

-Karen

Diane Jean (Mauel) Deegan, born to Howard and Margaret Mauel on Aug 21, 1945 in Fort Atkinson Wi Hospital. Diane Deegan Passed at Rainbow Hospice on Aug 7, 2021. She is now peacefully waiting for the promised resurrection vs John 5:28-29.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Margaret and her brother Gene Mauel.

Diane J Deegan is survived by her three children: Scott Deegan of Whitewater, Steve Deegan (Kim) of Eagle, Wi and Kelly Deegan-Reigle Janesville, Wi. She also has 3 grandchildren, Keith, Kody and Joshua Deegan, and her sister Janice Riley and brother Roy Mauel.

Diane had her own cleaning service for 45 years as she enjoyed most of her work, but also the long-term relationships over the years as well. She loved the outdoors planting, gardening and bird watching, along with the challenge of a good puzzle and the pleasure she got, when she finished it.

Diane was a member of the Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses, Fort Atkinson, Wi. She was baptized in 1973, had a very strong faith as this was a large part of her life. She loved sharing bible truths with friends and neighbors; her faith carried her through many of life’s challenges.

The family would like to thank Rainbow Hospice of Johnson Creek, Wi for their help, comfort and wonderful care they gave Diane. A special thanks to all the family and friends that came to comfort her in her last days.

Flowers for Diane’s family may be sent to the Nitardy Funeral Home in Whitewater.

A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, August 22^nd from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Nitardy Funeral Home in Whitewater. A virtual memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 28^th at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. Log into Zoom here: https://zoom.us/join

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

Celebration of Life
Ralph H. Uhe (October 17, 1932 – February 10, 2021)
Held at:  The Gathering Place                 
715 Campus Street
Milton, WI 53563                 Sunday, August 22, 2021 from 4pm to 7pm
Sunday, August 22, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The family of Ralph H. Uhe would like to invite you to attend a Celebration of Life in his honor.  
In his lifetime of farming and 20+ years at Spacesaver Corp. of Ft. Atkinson, he and wife Adele lived
their lives with so many great people in careers, friends and their community.  We wish to spend time
with all of you to celebrate.  A light luncheon type buffet will be provided.
www.albrechtfuneralhomes.com

Banner note: The following obituary was previously published on the Banner.

October 17, 1932 – February 10, 2021.  Milton, WI – Ralph H. Uhe, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2021.  He was born October 17, 1932 to Leslie and Dorathy Sutherland Uhe.  His family farmed in the Richmond, Lima Center and Milton area.  Ralph met his wife of 62 years, Adele Werfal Uhe at school, in Milton.  After they married, in 1953, they lived in Chicago and Kansas with the Army, stationed there during the Korean War Conflict.  At that time, they started their family of 6 children.  Once back to Milton they farmed and Ralph worked as a carpenter for Tom Goodger.  Next, they farmed in Fort Atkinson.  He and Adele moved back to Milton in 1972 at which time Ralph worked full time at Spacesaver Corp. for 22 yrs. while also crop farming, milking cows and raising cattle.  Ralph and Adele enjoyed many years of camping with family and friends.  During his retirement years he raised and sold Haflinger Horses.  After Adele passed in 2015, Ralph spent his time with family, friends and The Gathering Place, Milton.  He liked to refer to himself as “The Stubborn Ol’ German.”

He was a member of the North Lima Presbyterian Church since 1948, (73 years).  Past member of the WI Holstein Assoc., WI Jersey Breeders Assoc., HOW-Haflingers of WI, FFA Alumni and was a VFW member.  

Ralph is survived by his 6 children, Ralph F. (Brenda) Uhe, Phyllis Bechtloff, Wayne (Chris) Uhe, Tammie (Curt) Wendelschafer, Susan Passer,  James (Lisa) Uhe, his beloved 21 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren, brother Bill (Judi) Uhe, many cousins, nieces, nephews and special friends.  He is predeceased by his parents, his wife, brother Norman Uhe, 5 sisters, Elores Hulen, Valera Uhe, Lavona Hartman, Sharon Kitsembel and Noreen Kesterson.

A “Celebration of Life” will be held at a later date.  

A Special Thank you to Tracey Pastorius Peterson and the wonderful staff at Alden Estates, Jefferson.  He was also supported by an amazing Agrace staff. The Albrecht Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Milton is assisting the family.