Obituaries

Robert Francis Wojtkunski, 81, born October 10^th, 1940 in Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away December 12^th, 2021 at Alden Estates of Jefferson.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Mike and Neeva Wojtkunski, brother and sister in law Edward (Mary) Wojtkunski, and sister Carol Gabriel.

Survivors include brothers William (Sandy), Thomas (Cathie), Michael (Gail); a sister Mary, several nieces and nephews.

Special thank you to all the nurses and staff at Alden Estates of Jefferson and Rainbow Hospice for your care and compassion.

A private service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Palmyra at a later date.

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

Pang Cha Chun born April 20, 1943 in Busan South Korea passed away at her home in Whitewater, Wisconsin on Sunday December 12, 2021. Required by Japanese imperial decree, she was given the name Yoshika, many who knew her called her Yoshi. Emigrating to the United States in 1969, she gained her U.S. Citizenship, and proudly carried the papers with her until the day of her death reflecting her forever name – Pamela Sue Lohff (PAM)

Pam resided in Merrill, Wisconsin for many years where she worked at the Weinbrenner Shoe Co. as a sample clerk until her retirement, also in Necedah, and lastly Whitewater. Pam enjoyed gardening and tending to her vegetables and many flowers. She enjoyed knitting & crochet, making just about everything. She was a great cook and her amazing Korean recipes were enjoyed by many.

Pam is survived by her sons, Rodney (Tammie) Lohff of Whitewater, WI, Chad (Michelle) Lohff of Wausau, WI, her daughter Susanne (Scott) Boden of Twin Falls, ID, and her grandchildren Lawton (Mariah) Lohff, Lauren Lohff, Kami (Jake) Sluder, Chase Boden, Morgan Boden, and special friend Larry Hicks of Whitewater. She was preceded in death by her grandson Justin Mallory.

Funeral Services are provided by Nitardy Funeral Home of Whitewater, WI. A private memorial will be held. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the American Red Cross. Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Dolores Annabelle Millis Boynton passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Reena Senior Living in Fort Atkinson.

Dolores was born on January 8th, 1926 in Sullivan to Mathew (Max) and Frieda (Schultz) Millis. She graduated from Whitewater High School in 1944.

Survivors include 3 sons, Robert Boynton Jr., Brent (Roxanne) Boynton, and Kevin (Lisa) Boynton; daughter Denise (Randall) Klefbohm; 4 grandsons, Jason and Colin Boynton, Garrett (Beth) Godfrey, William Godfrey and his children Mark and Lynden. She is also survived by 2 sisters, Elaine Landis and Maxine Striegl.

Dolores was predeceased by her parents; 2 brothers, Dean and Donald Millis; and 2 brothers in law Alvin Landis and Les Striegl.

A private funeral service will be held with burial in Hillside Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff at Reena Senior Living and Rainbow Hospice for the care they provided Dolores and her family.

Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Trudy A. Thatcher, 67, of Whitewater passed away on December 11, 2021 at The Glenwood in Whitewater.

A memorial mass will take place at 11 AM on January 8, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Whitewater.

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

Carlos “JC” Fernandez Jr., 46, of Racine passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine.

JC was born on October 2, 1975 in Chicago to Juan “Carlos” Marrero and Maria Rodriguez. 

He enjoyed cooking and watching the Cooking channel, video games, being a DJ and singing, and working on pool tables with his dad. 

JC is survived by his parents, Juan and (Jackie) Marrero and Maria Rodriguez; daughter, Sadie McGinnis-Fernandez; sisters, Chrisy Rodriguez, Angela Fernandez, Amanda Butera and Alexis Marrero; many nieces, nephews and cousins.  

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Aida Fernandez; maternal grandparents, Juanita and Donato Rodriguez. 

A memorial service will take place at a later date.

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

Douglas Lester Mayer, 92, passed away at Hearthstone Memory Care on December 10, 2021 with his family present. Douglas was born on June 8, 1929 to Clarence and Selma Mayer (Matter). Douglas grew up with his parents, brothers and sisters in Waterford WI. After graduation from Waterford Union High School, Douglas proudly served his country by joining the army. He served from 1951 to 1953 earning an honorable discharge.  On November 26, 1955 he married the love his life, Mary “Ginger” Rassel and they settled in Waterford, WI to start and build their life together. Doug’s strong faith and belief in family and country is reflected in the way he lived. After struggling to start a family, Doug and Ginger began as foster parents while waiting to adopt children of their own. Through the course of their marriage, they took care of 22 foster children, and were able to adopt four children as their own.

In 1968, Douglas completed the training program for the Wisconsin State Patrol, where he served the citizens of Walworth County, and the State of Wisconsin for 26 years. During this time, he worked as the Court Officer for Walworth County, and worked closely with the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department, District Attorney’s office and as Governor Thompson’s escort. In addition, Doug served as Treasurer for Town of Waterford and was a member of Knights of Columbus.

Everyone who knew Doug, knew his wife and children were the most important part of his life. He never failed to talk about his kids to whoever listened, and until the day he died, spoke of Ginger as the love of his life.

Douglas is survived by his wife Ginger; children: Julie Chriske (John); Lori Schiemann (Paul); Paul Mayer, Angela Hanna (Bryan); grandchildren, Joshua Maerzke (Lindsey), Sarah Wolf, Jacob Maerzke, Benjamin Maerzke, Rachael Maerzke, Justin (Diana) Schiemann, Jessica Schiemann, Aaron Schiemann, Samantha Mayer, Breanna Hanna, Talayeh Hanna, Brayden Hanna; great grandchildren, Alysse Maerzke. Paige Huerta-Schiemann, Noah Schiemann, Bianka Schiemann, Jack Wolf, Charlie Messer, Walter Clark II; sisters Gloria Coe, Diane Janke, and Margie Staebler.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings: David, Daniel, Roger, Frank, Ronald, Darlene; son-in-law Paul D. Schiemann, and numerous other family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 12PM on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Nitardy Funeral Home in Whitewater. A visitation will take place from 10AM until the time of service. A burial will take place at a later date at the Southern Wisconsin Veteran’s Cemetery in Union Grove.

The family would like to thank the staff at Hearthstone Memory Care for loving Doug and treating him as part of their family. Special thanks to Stephanie, Jessica, Terri, and Sarah. In addition, the family would like to thank Rainbow Hospice, especially Kendra for taking care of dad as he neared the end of his life. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Hearthstone Memory Care.

Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Lenz, Nancy Jo

(Nee Coburn) Born to eternal life on Wednesday, December 8^th, 2021, age 83 years. Beloved wife of Jerold. Dear mother of Sheldon (Emily) Lenz. Loving grandmother of Rachel, Rebecca, and Joshua. Sister of Karen (the late Joseph Svec) Coburn and the late James (Virginia) Coburn. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial visitation will take place on Wednesday, December 15^th, 2021 at HALES CORNERS LUTHERAN CHURCH (12300 W. Janesville Rd., Hales Corners) from 11 AM until the time of service at 1 PM.

If so desired, memorials to Hales Corners Lutheran Church Music Ministry appreciated.

Richard “Dick” Splinter, age 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away on December 1, 2021. He was born February 6, 1940 in Milton Township, WI, the son of Frank and Grace (Greenwood) Splinter. At the age of 17 Dick started working at General Motors in Janesville, WI. In 1986 two pivotal events occurred in his life: he transferred to the Fort Wayne General Motors Assembly plant where he would work until he retired with 49 years of dedicated service; and he would marry the love of his life, Sharon Grant, and spend the next 33 years building their life together until her passing in 2019.

Over the course of his life he found enjoyment dancing, traveling to the Outer Banks, bowling, visiting the casino, golfing, lifting weights, spending time with family, and listening to music while sitting outside with a drink in his hand. To Dick, life was about valuing the simple things that held little monetary value. To those that knew him, he was a trusted friend that would give you the shirt off his back. He will be missed, but his legacy will remain by all that knew and loved him.

Dick is survived by his children Rich (Deb) Splinter, Connie Collins, Dale (Kelly) Splinter, and Steve and Ron Splinter; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter Pilar Purnell; two brothers, Frank and Don; and three sisters, Francis Ingle, Lois Kerl, and Betty Aarstad.

Dick’s final request is that there will be no funeral service. He was at peace knowing that he would be reunited in the afterlife with his darling, Sharon. His ashes will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery in Whitewater, WI.