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Aubrie Krzus serving during a match from earlier this season (Michael Gouvion)
By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
The No. 7 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater volleyball team swept No. 17 UW-Platteville 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 27-25) in the team’s regular season home finale Wednesday night. Before the start of the match, the Warhawks recognized its senior class including Ally Longden, Hannah Proctor, Ava Rebarchik, Jaedynn Evans, Alayna Jansky, Ally Warburton, Jenna Weinfurt and Payton Kuepers.
UWW was efficient hitting .320 while adding 10 aces and 12 blocks in the match. The defense held the Pioneers to an attack percentage of .190 in the contest.
The Warhawks jumped out to a quick 7-4 lead bolstered by a string of four points that included a pair of kills from Jansky and two aces from Aubrie Krzus. Later in the set, UWW went on a 6-0 run that featured four more aces with Krzus at the service line. From there, the Warhawks cruised to the first set win 25-15.
Set two was a back-and-forth battle until UW-Whitewater scored five consecutive to take an 18-14 lead. Jansky put the finishing touches on the set with a kill for the 25-20 final.
UW-Whitewater jumped out to a 9-3 advantage in the third set but ended up needing to stave off a huge 9-0 Pioneer run late in the set. The spurt put UWP up 23-20 but the Warhawks were up for the challenge. Kills from Chloe Werner and Proctor sandwiched a Pioneer miscue to tie the set 23-23. The squads traded points with UW-Platteville holding a 25-24 lead when UWW strung together three in a row. Werner picked up the first point with a kill. The next two showcased why UW-Whitewater is the best blocking team in Division III — Abbie Dix and Krzus turned away a pair of attacks with two huge blocks to secure the win.
Outsides Jansky and Weinfurt combined for 24 kills to lead UWW offensively. Defensively, Proctor tallied six blocks while fellow middle Dix posted five. Evans and Weinfurt registered nine digs each.
Krzus had a monster night all around for the Warhawks. In addition to 31 assists, the setter hit .571 with four kills in seven attempts without an attack error. She added seven aces – a mark that is the third-most recorded by a Warhawk in a single match and shared match-high honors with six blocks.
With one match left in league play, UW-Whitewater is third in the current WIAC standings with a 4-2 record. UW-Oshkosh and UW-Stevens Point sit atop the standings at 5-1 while three teams are tied for fourth through sixth with a 3-3 mark.
UWW will head to Elmhurst Wednesday before wrapping up the regular season at UW-Stout on Friday, November 8.
Katy Daixon Wimer, Director of Content & Communications for Discover Whitewater, shared the following, “What an amazing Ghoul’s Night Out this year, from the weather to the fantastic turnout! We saw roughly 50 participating businesses and organizations having fun with around 350-400 kiddos with their families. The Discover Whitewater Team (Tourism, Chamber, and Downtown Whitewater, Inc) enjoyed hanging out at the Community Engagement Center with other wonderful non-brick and mortar businesses and organizations! It’s always incredible to see the community have so much fun together. Thank you to all who participated in any or all activities. We can’t wait to do it again next year!”
By the way, the city’s trick-or-treating is on Thursday from 4-7 p.m.
Photos are courtesy of Tom Ganser.
This old spinet piano might be the ticket for a family hesitant to invest in a new piano until more comfortable that the piano student will pursue lessons and “practice” that skill set to enjoy playing piano in the future.
The piano was last tuned in 1995 and may have a crack in the sound board and remains in a carpeted room. Transfer would be from carpeted room to small garage and out …….all at ground level.
We obtained the piano under similar circumstances and our own kids did not continue to take advantage of lessons.
Call 262-949-5678 Connie
Reminder for the Whitewater community! Be sure to complete the community survey by Monday, November 4, 2024. 
This is your opportunity to share feedback on which projects, if any, from the recently developed facility plan should move forward.
Each survey requires a unique, one-time-use code. If you need a code or a paper copy of the survey, please call the WUSD District Office at 262-472-8700.
Our facility plan helps spread out facility investment costs over time, making them more affordable for taxpayers. Learn more at www.wwusd.org/page/facilities-planning-2.
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Editor’s note: The above announcement was provided by the Whitewater Unified School District.
By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
Winter “no parking” hours go into effect at 2 a.m. on Friday, November 1. Beginning at that time and continuing through March 31, 2025, it is illegal to park vehicles on any city street between 2-6 a.m. The only exceptions are (a) Physicians on a house call (how often does that happen now?), (b) Parking is permitted in the downtown parking area after 5 a.m., and (c) By special advance arrangement with the public works director. Violations may subject the vehicle owner to a fine between $20-105, plus the possibility of the vehicle being towed, resulting in additional expenses.
By the way, on October 15 the Common Council discussed a suggestion to delay the start of the winter parking ban to December, based on the fact that the area hasn’t been experiencing much snow in November. Public Works Director Brad Marquardt provided a report showing that the average snowfall in the month in Madison and Milwaukee over the past fifteen years has only been 3.1″. In 2019, however, 15.9″ and 13.7″ fell respectively. Marquardt’s primary objections to changing the start date were “having to avoid and plow around cars, and the possibility of frozen snowbanks left behind. Also, there is no great way to communicate a “snow emergency” to the residents if we needed the cars off the street for a snowstorm.” The Council voted to maintain the November 1 start date.
Just over 1,300 students received doctoral, bachelor’s, master’s and professional degrees in August 2024 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
While there is no commencement ceremony in August, many of the graduates take part in the ceremonies the previous spring or in December.
For more information about UW-Madison, visit http://www.wisc.edu.
Here are the degree recipients from the Whitewater area:
Lynn Lindahl, School of Education, Educational Specialist, Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
Meghan Tracy, College of Letters and Science, Master of Science-Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Andy Vo, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Editor’s note: The above announcement was received from UW-Madison.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Be Kind committee.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Whitewater Unites Lives (WUL).
Laurie Giorno is a WUL Hometown Hero, and has been nominated by Janie Anderson “For volunteering as a leader for the Whitewater 4-H club for over 28 years, serving as the 4-H food leader for Walworth County and in charge of the House of Pork, the county’s main fundraiser at the Walworth County Fair, and coordinating the United States Postal Service food drive.”
WUL (Whitewater Unites Lives) is a locally-focused civil and human rights group that works to connect the people in our community and to create opportunities for all people to learn and support each other in our common humanity.
Anyone who would like to nominate a local hero of any age should send their nomination, with a short description, to whitewaterunites@gmail.com
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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