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It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society. This week’s image is a road sign for the Whitewater Garage, operated by E M. Drewry and Walter Gnatzig. Some research into this business shows that Drewry and Gnatzig formed a partnership in 1918 and operated the Whitewater Garage together until Gnatzig’s death in 1931. The Whitewater garage was a long-time Buick car dealership and garage business in 20th century Whitewater. This sign was probably erected in the 1920s, probably along Highway 12, which at that time was one of the early improved highways in the area.
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
(3776P, Whitewater Historical Society)
UW-Whitewater to Host Public Lectures in Whitewater and Janesville
Faculty from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will present a series of lectures this fall exploring the theme “Standing the Test of Time.”
For more than 40 years, UW-Whitewater’s Continuing Education has hosted lectures in the Fairhaven Lecture Series in Whitewater. The Cedar Crest Lecture Series in Janesville started in 2020.
Lectures focus on timely themes such as elections, international events, inclusivity, and the economy. Many residents at Fairhaven — which partners with several university departments for resident engagement — are proud alums or emeriti faculty of UW-Whitewater.
This fall, presenters will explore a wide variety of topics from the transition of power in the U.S. to learning leadership from dogs. Faculty from all five colleges from both of UWW’s campuses will present. One lecture will also include several student researchers.
Lectures are free and open to the public. Free parking is available at both locations and registration is not required for either series.
The Fairhaven Lecture Series is based in Olm Fellowship Hall at Fairhaven Senior Services, 435 West Starin Road, Whitewater. They are held on Mondays at 3 p.m. and are open to all. Visit our website for lecture descriptions
The Cedar Crest Lecture Series will take place in the Clubhouse at Cedar Crest, Inc., 1702 South River Road, Janesville, and are held on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. More information is available at our website.
Patrons needing accommodations should contact UW-Whitewater Continuing Education (at least two weeks before the date of the lecture). Requests are confidential. UW-Whitewater provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA.
Please contact Kari Borne at bornek@uww.edu or 262-472-1003 for further information.
Lectures scheduled for the Fairhaven Lecture Series include:
September 15
Rooted in Tradition, Leading the Future: UW–Whitewater’s Journey in Teacher Education
Lana Collet-Klingenberg, Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies
September 22
September 29
How are They Holding Up?: The Status of Great Books in a Chaotic (Western) World
Mark Zunac, Associate Professor, Literature, Writing and Film
October 6
Where the Music Comes From: The Vocal Music of Wisconsin Composer Lee Hoiby
Rachel Wood, Associate Professor, Music
October 13
Handing the Country to Your Opponents: A Look at the Transition of Power in the US Since 1788
David McKay, Senior Lecturer, History
October 20
The Enduring Fortitude of Disability Advocacy: Standing the Test of Time
Courtney Wilt, Assistant Professor, Special Education
Bella Zeit, Odin Ehrets, and Breanne Lessard, Student Researchers
October 27
World War II Balloon-Borne Propaganda
Karl Brown, Associate Professor, History
November 3
The Legacy of UW-Whitewater’s Lucy Baker
Jennifer Motszko, Head of Archives & Library Associate Director
Lectures planned for the Cedar Crest Lecture Series include:
September 9
Rock Steady: How the Rock County Campus Adapts to Meet the Needs of Students and Community
Patricia Clasen, Assistant Vice Chancellor, UW-Whitewater at Rock County and Dean, College of Integrated Studies
September 16
Women and the American Philanthropic Tradition
Ruth Hansen, Associate Professor, Management
September 23
Learning Leadership from Dogs : How Hounds, Toys, Terriers and Other Breed Help Us Become Effective Leaders
Aditya Simha, Professor, Management
October 7
Handing the Country to Your Opponents: A Look at the Transition of Power in the US Since 1788
David McKay, Senior Lecturer, History
October 14
Where the Music Comes From: The Vocal Music of Wisconsin Composer Lee Hoiby
Rachel Wood, Associate Professor, Music
About the School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s School of Graduate Studies Continuing Education empowers those outside the traditional undergraduate classroom through accessible and flexible educational opportunities. Since 1964, the School of Graduate Studies has added dozens of master’s degree programs and master’s certificates in a wide range of subjects as well as a Doctor of Business Administration in 2014. Camps and Conferences hosts summer camps, day clinics, and competitions, allowing 10,000+ annual participants to work with award-winning coaches and directors, use state-of-the-art facilities, and experience campus life. Through hands-on, relevant and engaging programs, Continuing Education meets the evolving personal and professional needs of adult learners by connecting our talented faculty and staff with communities in the region.
President Trump has ordered flags to half-staff in honor of Charlie Kirk until sunset on September 14. Kirk was a 31-year-old conservative activist who was shot and killed on the campus of Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10.
Photo from Wikipedia
Clean Sweep has served the residents of Walworth County since 1992 and the annual program has proven successful in helping to keep hazardous waste out of the landfill, wastewater treatment facilities, local environment and groundwater.
Residential Clean Sweep events are scheduled for October 3 and 4, 2025, and a Business/Ag Clean Sweep is scheduled for October 3, 2025. Both events are in Elkhorn at the Walworth County Public Works Department. Registration is not required for the residential events, but registration is required for the business/ag event by Friday, September 19.
Information Submitted by Amy Limones
Operations Support Assistant – Highway
Clean Sweep Coordinator
262-741-3367
Estate sale for Jack and Diane Trojan
1252 W. Laurel St., Whitewater, WI
Saturday, September 13 – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 14 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(Numbers issued 1/2 hour prior to sale each day)
Numerous kinds of glassware: including Spode, Bavarian, cut glass, Belleek, cake stands, set of Noritake china.
Furniture: Drop leaf table/chairs, sofa and love seat, mid-century modern sofas, end tables, table lamps, dressers/mirrors, gun cabinet
Antiques and collectibles: Leon Pescheret colored etching, grandfather clock, old style pool table light
Items of special interest: Mrs. Trojan had an extensive collection of Dachshund figures.
See complete list and pictures on Craigslist, Market Place, and Estatesales.net.
Sale conducted by Shirley Erdman Household Sales
Terms & conditions
All Sales Final · No Refunds · Cash · Sold in “As Is” Condition
No Early Sales · Not Responsible for Accidents
Please bring help and tools for removing your items on the day of purchase – our staff is unable to lift or load items.
Photos from the Whitewater Fire Department Pancake Breakfast courtesy of Tom Ganser
Obituaries
Patricia “Pat” Lynn Bailey, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026 with her daughter by her side. Pat was born February 21, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to John and Ruth (Hudock) Prentice. After a brief time in Ann Arbor, the Prentice family moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin, where Pat grew up as part of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater community, where her father served as University Registrar. Pat attended the University School and later graduated from UW Whitewater with a degree in Elementary Education. Although she did not pursue teaching, she built a meaningful career in Human … Read more
Gemelino Paris Esperante, 83, long time resident of Whitewater, passed away on Thursday, June 4th, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1943, to his late father and mother, Evaristo and Carmen in Spain. In 1973 he moved to the United States as a sheep herder. On August 21, 1981, he was united in marriage to Cyndie Esperante in Colorado. Gemelino also worked in Mining and construction for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, raising sheep and growing things in his garden, and flowers. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife … Read more
Mary Ann Warner died peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville. Her physical heart failed, but her actual, loving heart never did. Ann was born June 28, 1939 to Mary and Charles Kearns in Iowa. She moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin and graduated with many dear friends in the class of 1957. Ann married John Warner on September 19, 1959. They lived in Whitewater, Sturgis Michigan, and finally settled in Janesville where they built a beautiful life and raised their family. Together, they ran a business, traveled, played cards, and enjoyed their lives. When they became … Read more
Patricia Ann Jacobson (Bureau), age 81, of Whitewater, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. Born on September 2, 1944, in Marquette, MI, to the late Donald and Margaret Bureau, Pat grew up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She graduated from Graveraet High School, attended Michigan State University, and later earned her bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University. Pat dedicated her professional life to shaping young minds, working as an elementary and junior high school teacher in both Flint, MI, and Whitewater, WI. At the heart of Pat’s life was a beautiful, … Read more
In loving memory of Lois Lauritzen, age 92, who passed away on June 1, 2026 at Lakewood Memory Care in Brookfield. Lois led an active life full of devotion to family and friends. Born July 14th, 1933 in Silvis, IL, daughter of Harry and Elsie Wilson, she grew up in the Quad Cities with older brother Harry Wilson Jr. Lois graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL with a degree in physical education. She met her husband Paul Lauritzen on the college tennis team. Their marriage on June 12th, 1955 lasted 59 years until Paul’s death on September 26th, … Read more
Donald Walter Triebold passed on to his eternal home on May 21, 2026. Don was born on April 23, 1935, in Evanston, IL, to the late Frederick W. and Mildred (nee Stecher) Triebold. Through his teen years, Don lived and worked on the family’s dairy farm, where he developed a life-long work ethic. His first eight years of education were in a one-room country schoolhouse, in which all eight grades were taught by one teacher. He graduated from Whitewater City High School in 1953 and then graduated from UW Whitewater in 1958 with a degree in Business Education. He continued his education, and earned a Master’s … Read more
William Kincaid Davis, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 19 at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg. He was born on November 1, 1941, in Madison, Indiana, the second son of Salvation Army Officers Agnes (Dixon) and William C. Davis. He attended several schools in Indiana and Illinois, including University of Illinois Experimental High School (Champaign), and graduated from Galesburg High School in 1958. He earned his bachelor’s degree from UW-Eau Claire in 1964 and his master’s degree from UW-Whitewater in 1972. He had an expansive career in education, beginning as an English teacher in Whitehall, Thornton Township (IL) and … Read more
Magdalene “Maggie” Stetter (nee Fritz), 79, of Whitewater, Wisconsin passed from this life onto the next on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1947, to the late John and Mary (Presser) Fritz in St. Stefan, Austria. Maggie immigrated from Austria with her parents and brother, became a US citizen, and grew up and attended school in West Allis, WI and then graduated with a teaching degree from University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Maggie served as a substitute, English, and German language teacher in the Whitewater, Elkhorn, Delavan, and Palmyra schools and at Divine Word Seminary. Maggie … Read more
Lawrence “Larry” C. Hartung, a proud Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War, and longtime resident of Fort Atkinson, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on May 1, 2026. Larry was born June 7th, 1949, to Levon and Charles Hartung in Chicago, IL. Larry enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1968 and served 3 consecutive tours in the Vietnam War. During this time, he became pen pals with his future wife, Candy, via a connection through his father. In 1970, he came home on leave to marry Candy. They celebrated 55 years of marriage on October 31st, 2025. During … Read more
Leo E. Wurzer, 65, of Eagle, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at his home. Leo was born on April 15, 1961 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Cyril and Shirley (McNeil) Wurzer. He grew up between Pleasant Prairie and Antigo, spending his childhood summers on his uncle’s farm where he discovered his love for all things tractors. Although he never had a farm of his own, he was able to partially fulfill his dream by working as a driver for Robin’s Trucking in Whitewater, WI in his last days and collecting miniature Tonka toys. He began his career … Read more
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