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DISCOVER ART AND BEAUTY IN FOUND OBJECTS
AT ROBERTA’S ART GALLERY
Whitewater, Wis. (March 6, 2025) – Experience ways in which creativity meets conservation at “ONE MORE TIME: Upcycled Art by 3 Artists” by Gabrielle Javier-Cerulli, Amy Weh, and Gary Warren Niebuhr at Roberta’s Art Gallery! This eco-friendly exhibit showcases various found objects and mixed media materials arranged in creative ways and fashions. This exhibit is open from March 10 to April 29, with an artist reception on April 15.
“ONE MORE TIME: Upcycled Art by 3 Artists” explores the unseen beauty of discarded, everyday findings. This exhibit will include a variety of 2-D and 3-D mixed media artworks, including sculptures and mosaics created from found objects, metals, reclaimed materials, and various textiles. “I love repurposing glass, tile, dishes, and found objects to create unique mosaic pieces,” says Weh. “My inspiration comes from a variety of sources, such as landscapes, animals, flowers, or even a basket of rusted old parts.”
Scattered throughout Southeastern Wisconsin, Gabrielle Javier-Cerulli, Amy Weh, and Gary Warren Niebuhr bond over their shared passion and efforts of conservation. Cerulli, a Madison resident, holds a Master of Arts degree in expressive arts therapy and mental health counseling and was featured in Madison Magazine for her work as a community artist. “My message is that we can all find identity, belonging, unity, and hope through art,” says Cerulli. Cerulli now works as a Program Director at Wheelhouse Studios at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Amy Weh is a Fort Atkinson resident who has been producing and exhibiting upcycled art for over 30 years. Amy received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art from Cardinal Stritch College in Milwaukee and has taught many artist-in-residence programs in Wisconsin elementary schools and art museums. For 20 years, Amy worked as a frame shop manager and currently teaches elementary art at St. Henry School in Watertown and St. John the Baptist School in Jefferson. Gary Warren Niebuhr was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wis. Niebuhr received his Master of Arts degree in Library Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and spent 36 years as a Library Director for the Village of Greendale. During retirement, Niebuhr has embraced his artistic calling and has been creating unique assemblage sculptures that are exhibited across the United States.
The exhibit reception will be held on April 15 from 6 to 8 p.m., with an artist talk and an audience Q&A followed by an open house with refreshments. There will be a Kewl Upcycled Assemblages art sculpture workshop from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. before the reception in collaboration with UWW Sustainability during Earth Month.
Roberta’s Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the James R. Connor University Center at 190 Hamilton Green Way, Whitewater, Wis. The gallery collaborates with campus departments, student organizations, and community artists to coordinate and sponsor exhibits. Our hours are Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The gallery is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Information regarding visitor parking on campus may be found here.
At Roberta’s Art Gallery, we pride ourselves in providing free and open exhibits to the public, and attending certain events can earn students class credit. If you are interested in being featured in the gallery, please contact us for a proposal request. Reach us at ucart@uww.edu or 262-472-3193. Visit www.uww.edu/rag for any questions or inquiries, and follow our Instagram @uww_rag. For more information about Gabrielle Javier-Cerulli’s work, please visit https://about.me/GabrielleJC and on Instagram @gabriellejavierc. Follow Amy Weh’s work at https://www.mosaicweh.com/ and on Instagram @mosaicweh. Follow Gary Warren Niebuhr’s work at https://www.garywarrenniebuhr.com/.
City of Whitewater Police & Fire/EMS Referendum Public Information Session – Monday @ 9:30 a.m.
Whitewater Innovation Center, 1121 Innovation Dr.
Whitewater Unified School District Policy Review Committee Monday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda: Click on meetings in upper right corner
Whitewater High School Library
435 South Elizabeth Street
Whitewater Unified School District School Board – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
Whitewater High School Library
534 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin
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6:00 p.m. via Zoom Online – CLOSED SESSION to discuss and consider preliminary notices of nonrenewal of teacher contracts
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7:00 p.m. via Zoom Online – OPEN SESSION
Agenda includes Preliminary Staffing Budget for 2025-2026
Agenda (click on meetings in upper right corner) includes Preliminary staffing budget for 2025-26 and Chromebook leasing presentation
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Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Board of Trustees – Monday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion about revitalizing the Friends Group and Discussion and approval of the 2025 Strategic Plan Activities.
CLOSED SESSION, not to reconvene – Performance evaluation for the Library Director
Cravath Lakefront Conference Room
312 W Whitewater St.,
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City of Whitewater Alcohol Licensing Committee Meeting – Tuesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and Possible Action regarding Hamilton House Application for Class B Liquor License, Discussion and Possible Action regarding three businesses that were not open enough in the 2024-2025 Alcohol License period. Grunzolio Pizzeria, Lloyd’s (formally Black Sheep), and Hawk Tail Arcade and Lounge. Consideration of request to the City of Whitewater Alcohol Licensing Committee to make a preliminary decision to recommend to the city council to deny the application for the renewal of the “Class B” license filed by Hawk Bowling Lanes and to schedule a full hearing on the non-renewal of the license.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St.
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City of Whitewater Common Council Meeting – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes TIF basics and myths presentation by Greg Johnson from Ehlers, Police Dept. tow rotation/fee complaints, Whitewater ranking, CLOSED SESSION FOLLOWED BY OPEN SESSION: Twin Oaks Trailer Park and Pre 3 Offer to purchase vacant land located at /A444200001.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room, 312 West Whitewater St.
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City of Whitewater Park and Recreation Board = Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and possible action on agreement with Whitewater Youth Soccer Club for the
use of Moraine View Park, and Discussion and possible approval of WAFC Family Membership policy.
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater St In Person and Virtual
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Lakes Advisory Committee Public Education Session on Trippe & Cravath Lake – Thursday @ 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Cravath Lakefront Building, 341 S Fremont St
City of Whitewater – Community Development Authority Board of Directors – Thursday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes CLOSED SESSION FOLLOWED BY OPEN SESSION on the following items:
Discussion and Possible Approval of Offer to Purchase Stepmother LLC.
Discussion and Possible Approval of Reallocation of Stellar Vintage Wind Up Funds.
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Purchasing /BIRW 00003 from Elyssa Launderville.
Discussion and Possible Approval of Sale of a Portion of /BIRW0003A.
Discussion and Possible Approval of Reconsideration of Anderson Contract.
Discussion and Possible Action of Offer to Purchase on /TRA 00003 (216 E Main).
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190
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Whitewater is at it again and had two teams, under the direction of Ms. Lynn Weilbrenner, submit culinary delights into the Whipping up Wellness Competition sponsored by the Department of Public Instruction [DPI]. Both teams spent hours brainstorming their recipes, creating a cooking schedule and nutritional information and preparing their recipes. Their final products turned out great.
Team #1 consists of Maggie Maas, Zoe Zei, and Maddi Morton, and they prepared ham and cheese pinwheels infused with garlic butter.
Team #2 consists of Jazlin Rios, Ozzy Navejas, Natalia Casillas, and Kiani Aranda. Their team prepared Loaded Potato Soup served in homemade bread bowls garnished with bacon, cheddar cheese, and parsley.
If the teams make it into the Top 5, then they will travel to Madison in May and prepare their dishes for a panel of judges, and their recipes will appear in the 2025 Whipping Up Wellness cookbook produced by DPI and distributed to all schools in Wisconsin. Good luck to both of our teams!
Article and Photos Submitted by Lynn Weilbrenner
Whitewater High School Family and Consumer Education Teacher
lweilbrenner@wwusd.org
APRIL 1 POLICE AND FIRE/EMS REFERENDUM
Sessions will provide public an opportunity to hear from Police, Fire, City officials and ask questions
The City of Whitewater announced it will host four public information sessions regarding the upcoming police and fire/EMS referendum that will appear on spring election ballots on April 1, 2025. The meetings will be hosted both in-person and virtually.
“The City of Whitewater has identified a need to add additional, full-time personnel to its Police and Fire departments,” said City Manager, John Wiedl. “These information sessions will allow us to share information and communicate the need for increased funding and additional Police and Fire staff with the greater Whitewater community.”
To accommodate as many City of Whitewater residents as possible, informational sessions will be held on
four different days at a variety of locations:
● Tuesday, February 18 at 5:00 p.m. at the Whitewater Municipal Building – 312 W. Whitewater St.
● Tuesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Whitewater Municipal Building – 312 W Whitewater St.
● Thursday, March 13 at 1:00 p.m. at the Whitewater Senior Center – 504 W Starin Rd.
● Monday, March 17 at 9:30 a.m. at the Whitewater University Innovation Center – 1221 Innovation Dr.
Spanish interpretation will be available at all information sessions. Recordings of the February 18 and March 11 information sessions will be published on the City’s website, and will include Spanish captions.
Information sessions will include a presentation, along with an opportunity for a “question and answer” discussion for residents with City Manager John Wiedl, Police Chief Dan Meyer, Fire & EMS Chief Kelly Freeman, and Assistant Fire & EMS Chief Ryan Dion.
More information about the upcoming referendum is available on the City’s website
https://www.whitewater-wi.gov/615/Police-and-Fire-EMS-Referendum.
The League of Women Voters of the Whitewater Area reminds voters in Walworth and Jefferson counties to get ready to vote in the upcoming April 1st Election. On the ballot this election are local candidates running for town, village and city offices such as municipal board members and school board members. Several Walworth and Jefferson County communities and school districts also have referendum language on the ballot. The League encourages voters to start their candidate research before they cast their ballot.
One source of nonpartisan candidate information is the League’s Voters’ Guide on VOTE411.org, where voters can go to read local and state candidates’ responses to the League’s questionnaire. By visiting the site, voters can find out what’s on their ballot and compare the candidates’ answers, which are posted verbatim. Responses received from local candidates in contested races in Walworth and Jefferson counties have been posted on VOTE411.org.
Communities and school districts impacted include:
Walworth Co: Bloomfield, Clinton, Delevan, Elkhorn, Geneva, Lake Geneva, Richmond, Sharon, Walworth, Whitewater, Williams Bay
Jefferson Co: Cambridge, Cold Spring, Fort Atkinson, Ixonia, Johnson Creek, Koshkonong, Lake Mills, Oakland, Palmyra
In addition to the Voters’ Guide on VOTE411.org, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin has created factsheets for state and local elected offices. Learn what these offices are responsible for and how they impact the lives of everyday Wisconsinites. To view the factsheets, visit the WI State League website.
The League encourages voters to prepare to vote, visit VOTE411.org, and remind others about Election Day on April 1st.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Hello, I am Jennifer Kienbaum, a mother of four boys, with my eldest son attending Whitewater High School. I am currently President of the Whitewater School Board. I have served on the school board since April 2019, and I decided to run for another term for three reasons. First, as a mother it is important for the School Board to have representation from parents who have a personal interest in improving the quality of our school district. Second, I believe in quality public education that ensures the success of ALL students. Third, serving on the Whitewater School Board allows me the opportunity to share my experiences and skills to benefit this community.
In my free time, I enjoy helping youth. I am active in Scouts, currently serving as the District Chair for Rock River District, and leader for Whitewater Pack 716. I am responsible for hosting the annual merit badge clinic at Whitewater High School for middle and high school students and Cub-a-Rama in the fall for elementary age students. I am active in 4H, helping each year at the Walworth County Fair in their youth building and hosting the Pinewood derby event. I am a member of the Parent Teachers Association (PTA) currently serving as the scrip coordinator. The past three years I was a coach for Battle of the Books. I have previously held positions as a U6/U8 soccer coach and Sunday school coordinator. In 2023, I received the BSA Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of my unwavering commitment to supporting and mentoring young individuals. In addition, I am also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 82.
I graduated from Port Washington High School in 1997 and attended UW-Whitewater, where I graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance with emphasis in Insurance. After graduation, I furthered my education by obtaining my securities licenses (FINRA Series 7, 24, 53, 63, and 65) along with my life and health licenses. I have lived in the district for 26 years and I am currently employed full-time at FIS as a compliance manager and work part-time at Kwik Trip.
Prior to serving on the Whitewater School Board, I held numerous leadership positions on the Rock Prairie Montessori School Board of Trustees from 2011-2017. I served as the Chief Compliance Officer on the Catholic Financial Services Board from 2006-2012 and Chief Compliance Officer of the Series Portfolios Trust from 2016-2019. Since 2022, I have served as a member of the Glacier’s Edge Council Board. While the objective of each board I have served on is different, they all require someone who can create stronger ties between the board and the stakeholders. One of the most important roles as a Whitewater School Board member is to serve as the voice of the entire community, something that I take seriously.
My advocacy for our students and this District does not just happen at a Board level. I strongly support creating opportunities for students across all grade levels. When my son was in middle school, I helped obtain funding for the slot car club. In 2021, I donated two vehicles to the auto shop at Whitewater High School to provide hands-on learning experiences for our students, one of the vehicles is still being used today. Additionally, I contributed funds to purchase the Lego Mindstorm for the Washington Elementary School Lego club, and I provided a sun shade for Lakeview Elementary School’s courtyard, enhancing the students outdoor learning environment.
Over the next several years, key areas of focus for this District should include building a top notch vocation and technical education program that allows our students to graduate in a competitive career ready environment, ensuring that all needs related to Special Education and English Language Learners are met, addressing the mental health needs of our students, and improving test scores through effective curriculum, all while operating a fiscally responsible budget.
I have the ability to lead, listen to all stakeholders and bring people together. I am an advocate for children at the state and local levels. If re-elected, I will continue to focus on student achievement and implementing policies that will ensure success for ALL students. I will continue to listen to the concerns of this community, and I will represent those views when making decisions for the district. Please consider voting for me, Jennifer Kienbaum, on April 1st.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at kienbaum25@yahoo.com
Photos courtesy of Kodiak Creative
Providence, RI — Brayden Peet (Sycamore, Ill./Sycamore) and Dominik Mallinder (Roselle, Ill./Lake Park) claimed All-America honors at the 2025 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships after finishing fourth and fifth respectively Saturday.
Peet opened Saturday with a semifinal matchup against third-seeded Cooper Willis of Augsburg. The 165-pounder bounced back from a 5-0 loss to Willis with a 6-0 win over Springfield’s Jake Deguire in the consolation semifinal. In the battle for third, Peet fell to second-seeded Tanner Gerber of UW-La Crosse by 15-6 major decision. Peet claimed his first All-America honor in his first NCAA Championship appearance with the fourth-place finish.
Mallinder had a tough battle against top-ranked Chase Randall (Coast Guard) in his semifinal bout at 133 pounds. After the 7-2 loss, Mallinder dropped into the fifth-place match following a close 3-2 loss to fifth-seeded Jaden Hinton (Baldwin Wallace). In his final bout of the 2025 championships, Mallinder pinned third-seeded Garrett Totten (TCNJ) in just 1:54. With the fifth-place finish, Mallinder earns his second All-America honor in as many seasons – he was sixth at 133 pounds a year ago.
Team scores are not available as the championship bouts are scheduled for 7 PM ET Saturday evening.
Friday Recap
Dominik Mallinder (Roselle, Ill./Lake Park) and Brayden Peet (Sycamore, Ill./Sycamore) advance to the semifinal round of the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships.
Jalen Dunson (Oak Park, Ill./Oak Park River Forest) represented the Warhawks in the 125-pound weight class. Dunson opened the day with a major decision win over Connor Fiser from Loras. The junior faced conference opponent Quinten Wolbert from UWL in the second round. Dunson lost by in a close 7-5 decision. In the wrestle-back rounds, Dunson won his first by a major decision & advanced again with a take down in the overtime period against Kaden Majcher from Lycoming. His run came to an end in round in the consolation bracket to the sixth seeded Jake Craig from Southern Maine.
Dominik Mallinder (Roselle, Ill./Lake Park) went 3-0 in the 133 weight class to advance to the semifinals on Saturday. Mallinder secured a major decision followed by a technical fall on riding time in the first two rounds. The junior won his quarterfinal match over Connor Kidd from Luther. Mallinder will wrestle top-seeded Chase Randall from USCGA on Saturday.
Brayden Peet (Sycamore, Ill./Sycamore) Joins Mallinder in the semifinal round. Peet recorded three straight decisions at the 165-pound weight class. The sophmore will face third-seeded Cooper Willis from Augsburg on Saturday.
Gavin Kohel (River Falls, Wis./River Falls) represented the Warhawks in the 184-pound weight class. Kohel seventh-seeded Tyler Winthers from Merchant Marine in the first round. In the second round of the sophmore battled but fell in a major decision.
Full Results
125 pounds – Jalen Dunson (Oak Park, Ill./Oak Park River Forest)
R1: won by MD over Connor Fiser (Loras), 11-2
R2: lost by DEC to Quinten Wolbert (UWL), 7-5
Cons R2: won by MD over Wyatt Kaczrowski (Augsburg), 13-4
Cons. R3: won in SV-1 over Kaden Majcher (Lycoming), 12-9
Cons. R4: lost by DEC to #6 Jake Craig (Southern Maine), 4-1
133 pounds – Dominik Mallinder (Roselle, Ill./Lake Park)
R1: won by MD over Daniel Haws (Centenary), 12-2
R2: won by TF over Wyatt Magolski (UWL), 17-2 (7:00)
QF: won by DEC over Connor Kidd (Luther), 10-5
SF: lost by DEC to #1 Chase Randall (USCGA), 7-2
Cons. Semi: lost by DEC to #5 Jaden Hinton (Baldwin Wallace), 3-2
5th Place Match: won by FALL over #3 Garrett Totten (TCNJ) 1:54
165 pounds – Brayden Peet (Sycamore, Ill./Sycamore)
R1: won by DEC over Konrad Parker (Ithaca), 8-2
R2: won by DEC over Mark Troni (Wash. & Lee), 8-2
QF: won by DEC over Christophe Stathopoulos (Stevens), 7-3
SF: lost by DEC to #3 Cooper Willis (Augsburg), 5-0
Cons. Semi: won by DEC over Jake Deguire (Springfield), 6-0
3rd Place Match: lost by MD to #2 Tanner Gerber (UWL), 15-6
184 pounds – Gavin Kohel (River Falls, Wis./River Falls)
R1: lost by FALL to #7 Tyler Winthers (Merchant Marine), 3:32
Cons. R1: BYE
Cons R2: lost by MD to #8 Blake Williams (Adrian), 17-4
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater senior guard Kacie Carollo (Whitewater, Wis./Whitewater) has been named a finalist for the 2025 Jostens Trophy, a national honor recognizing the most outstanding men’s and women’s Division III basketball players of the year. Sponsored by Jostens, Inc. and created by the Rotary Club of Salem, the Jostens Trophy celebrates student-athletes who exemplify excellence in basketball, academics, and community service.
Carollo, a four-time All-American, has etched her name into the UW-Whitewater women’s basketball record book in numerous categories throughout her career. During her remarkable career, Carollo has become one of the most accomplished players in program history. She was named the 2024-25 WIAC Player of the Year and earned a spot on the All-Defensive Team for the third consecutive year. This season, Carollo set several program records, including career rebounds (a record that had stood for 41 years), career double-doubles, points in a season, season scoring average and three-pointers in a season. Additionally, she broke the conference record for career three-pointers.
Carollo is arguably the best all-around player in UW-Whitewater history as the only Warhawk to record at least 1,500 points, 800 rebounds, 300 assists, 200 steals, and 50 blocks. Her all-around dominance on the court has solidified her as one of the top players in Division III women’s basketball. Carollo’s career numbers are nothing short of astonishing with 1,828 points, 902 rebounds, 371 assists, 226 steals, and 58 blocks.
In addition to her athletic achievements, Carollo excels in the classroom. She holds a 3.9 cumulative GPA as an integrated business and science major, was named Academic All-District by College Sports Communicators last season and earned WIAC Judy Kruckman Scholar Athlete for women’s basketball honors this season. A Chancellor Scholar Athlete, she has appeared on the Dean’s List every semester and the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll throughout her four years at UW-Whitewater.
Beyond basketball and academics, Carollo’s connection to the Whitewater community is deep-rooted. A Whitewater native, she has volunteered throughout her college career, contributing her time to Fairhaven Senior Services, organizing and participating in Hoops 4 Hunger events, and helping run youth basketball camps and clinics. Carollo is also a four-year member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and has completed two internships—one with UW Health Ambulatory Service Department and the other with Qualtrics Insurance Company. Moreover, she is a product of Warhawk women’s basketball, growing up the program with her mother, Keri, who serves and the head coach and her father, Joe, who is an assistant.
A leader through and through, Carollo is a vocal and positive force on the court and was integral to the Warhawks’ success the last four seasons. She was voted a team captain the last three seasons – an honor and testament to the trust and respect her peers have for her as a player and a person.
Carollo is the second Warhawk in as many seasons to be named a finalist for the Jostens Trophy. Aleah Grundahl (DeForest, Wis./DeForest) was the recipient of the award last season.
Obituaries
Sally A. Schutte, age 73, of Whitewater, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2026, while at Hearthstone Memory Care in Whitewater. Sally was born on November 6, 1952, to Roy and Elsie (Rohloff) Haas. Sally married William Schutte in the spring of 2003. Sally grew up on the family farm in the Town of Hebron and graduated from Jefferson High School. She dedicated nearly her entire career to Fort HealthCare, where her hard work and versatility shone through various roles. Over the years, she served in housekeeping and medical records, Center for Dermatology. Sally … Read more
Zachariah “Zach” Schoenke, 41, of Whitewater passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born April 4, 1985, to Keith W. Schoenke and Kathleen Schoenke in Fort Atkinson, WI. He grew up and graduated from Whitewater High School in 2003. Zach worked various jobs over the years but was currently working at Cracker Barrel in Janesville. He was a big Packers Fan and liked to play fantasy football. He enjoyed reading, cooking, and watching horror shows. Zach fiercely loved his son, Lincoln, his sisters, Cami and Cary, his mom and stepdad, and his aunt Robin. He will be dearly … Read more
Carla Winn, 82, died September 5, 2026. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 12, 2026, at East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67218, followed by a burial at 2:00 PM at White Chapel Memorial Garden 1806 N Oliver Ave. Carla is preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Dwight and Wilma Lois Krehbiel; and sister, Jennifer Krehbiel. She is survived by husband, Stephen; daughter, Ashley (Clint) Gagel, of Overland Park; siblings, Paul (Kay) Krehbiel, of Socorro, NM, Lynn (Bill) Oetting, of Wichita, Ellen (John) Querner, of Wichita, Teresa Woodson, of Lawrence, KS, … Read more
Susan Miller Celebration of Life There will be a gathering of friends and acquaintances at Susan’s Farm Store to celebrate Susan’s life on Saturday, September 19th from 2-5 p.m. at N6623 Lake Lorraine Rd., Delavan, Wisconsin
Our loving mother, JoAnn E Harrop, age 95, passed away on September 11, 2026. Our sorrow is deep, but we are filled with gratitude for the many years we had with her. Even as her mind was failing, she remained strong and appreciative of all who cared for her. JoAnn was born on January 13, 1931, daughter to Fred Braun and Evelyn Braun {Storck). She was raised in Whitewater, Wisconsin by her grandparents, Otto and Edith Storck. She attended Whitewater High School and helped at the Storck tavern where she met her husband Earl C. Harrop. They married on November … Read more
Russell O. Johnson “Russ,” 88, passed away on September 4, 2026 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Russell was born on July 12, 1938, in Janesville, Wisconsin. Russ grew up in Janesville, and after high school he joined the Air Force on May 1, 1958, serving as an aircraft mechanic until June 12, 1962. He then worked at Parker Pen in Janesville for a time, where he met his future wife, Avis. After marrying Avis Mason in April 1964, Russ worked for Gillman Manufacturing for a time, then began a career at Dana until its closing in 1980. In 1981, Russ started working … Read more
Marcia Zingg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, businesswoman, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at the age of 75. Marcia will be remembered for her unwavering love, remarkable strength, generous spirit, and lifelong devotion to her family. She shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Jeffrey Zingg, who considered her not only his wife but also his best friend, business partner, and the love of his life. Together, Marcia and Jeffrey built a successful life rooted in perseverance, hard work, laughter, and love. As entrepreneurs in Whitewater, Wisconsin, they owned and managed new car franchises and … Read more
Amanda Jean Hunter was born to Ralph and Malinda (Thomas) Hunter of Whitewater, Wisconsin, on October 6, 1976. She passed away on August 4, in Fort Worth, Texas, where she lived with her family. Amanda passed peacefully in the hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Amanda was a kind-hearted free spirit with an unmistakable hippie warmth. Generosity, spontaneity, a quick wit, a macabre sense of humor, and an open heart were traits that she embraced. She was a tireless champion of those in need, an innate characteristic that became among the best of her qualities. She proved to be a … Read more
Ellen Eichmiller, 82, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Ellen was born on September 10, 1943, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Chester “Guy” and Irene (née Holmen) Steig. She married the love of her life, Paul Eichmiller, on December 7, 1963, and together they made their home in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Ellen spent much of her working life as a secretary at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where she formed many lasting friendships and memories. Ellen cherished her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with those closest to her. She was known for her love of … Read more
Janet Quinn, age 71, of Jefferson passed away on Thursday, August 20th. Janet was born on December 22nd, 1954 in St. Joseph, MI to Robert Mounsey and Edith Christison Mounsey. She was a granddaughter to Herbert Bragg Mounsey, Charlotte Mounsey, and Ester Christison West. She married Michael Durden in 1979 and later married Eury Quinn Jr. (J.R.) in 1988. Janet grew up in Benton Harbor, MI, and subsequently lived in New York and Arkansas before moving to Wisconsin in 2016. She was a dedicated caregiver to her disabled Mother, and worked as a custodian for various employers over the years. … Read more
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