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On October 13th, 2024, at approximately 9:37 am, Rock County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and WI DNR Warden were dispatched to 8622 N Pine Rd (public hunting grounds) in Milton Township for a suspicious activity. Upon arrival, Deputies spoke with the reporting person who was out hunting and found what appeared to be human skeletal remains in the area. After consulting with the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office, the remains
were confirmed as human remains and the identity is unknown at this time. The Rock County Sheriff Office and the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office are continuing to investigate. There is no further information to be released at this time and there is no immediate threat to the public. Any new information that can be released will be provided at a later date.
Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by the Rock County Sheriff’s Office.
The Whitewater Arts Alliance Photo Book Workshop for this Saturday, October 19 has been postponed. A new date will be announced during our 20th Anniversary year of events in 2025.
For more information, please contact Gallery Director Kim Adams, 608-201-2151, kimmer.adams1020@gmail.com.
Whitewater Volleyball hosted East Troy in the final conference match-up of the season – in a Dig Pink Event – on Tuesday, October 15. Whitewater came out fighting and was looking for redemption from the first match-up. Whitewater battled back from down late in set 1 to take it 28-26. East Troy rebounded well in set 2 and won it 11-25. Sets 3 and 4 were a back-and-forth battle with East Troy eventually winning 20-25 and 19-25.
Whitewater Stat Leaders for the night were:
- Kills – Falyn Krahn (senior) – 11; Ava Alvarado (senior) – 8
- Assists – Calli Grosinske (senior) – 25
- Digs – Calli Grosinske (senior) – 18, Ella Spear (senior) – 16
- Blocks – Ayden Clark (senior) – 2, Falyn Krahn (senior) – 2
- Aces – Calli Grosinske (senior) -3, Ella Spear (senior) – 3
The Whippets close out the regular season Thursday night at home when they host Johnson Creek for Parents and Senior Night. The Whippets (12 seed) will open post-season play on Tuesday, October 22nd at Edgerton High School (5 seed). The match is set to begin at 7 pm.
Article and Photo Courtesy of Caitlin Dowden
Whitewater High School Head Volleyball Coach
dowca01@wwusd.org
Sheriff Travis Maze reports that on October 16, 2024 at 10:36 a.m., Deputies responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on CTH U [reportedly near Fremont Road] in the Town of Cold Spring.
Preliminary investigation at the scene shows that a vehicle was traveling eastbound on CTH U when it crossed over the centerline and struck a vehicle that was traveling westbound. Both vehicles had lone occupants in them.
The driver of the eastbound vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the westbound vehicle was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Fort Atkinson Fire Department, Whitewater Police and Fire Departments, and the Jefferson County Medical Examiner.
The incident is still being investigated by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Editor’s note: The above press release was received from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
On Thursday evening, October 17, 6:30 PM-8 PM, Ramona Williams, Regional Coordinator for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin, will address the present state of women’s reproductive choices in Wisconsin and the same for the LGBTQ+ community’s fundamental right to bodily autonomy. The program, A Path Forward: Protecting the Healthcare Rights of Women and LGBTQ+ Community, will be held in the Cravath Lakefront Community Center, 341 S Fremont Street.
Ramona “Mona” Williams has been with Planned Parenthood since 2014 and has worked in a variety of roles from abortion counseling to health center management, before deciding that community outreach and organizing was her calling. A little over two years ago, Mona moved to Madison, Wisconsin from a small town in southern Illinois to continue her career in reproductive justice in a state with a vastly different and more challenging political landscape.
Please join us on October 17th to learn what is happening in the State of Wisconsin with regard to women’s right to privacy in reproductive choice and LGBTQ+ healthcare rights.
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Baha’is and Friends Autumn Meditation Retreat
Saturday, October 19
1:30 PM – 5 PM
Buryat Fields (Popke Farm), Whitewater, Wisconsin
Join us to practice nature meditation and transition into the season of winter, as we commemorate those family and friends who have ended their earthly lives during the past year. Wear clothes appropriate for any type of weather since we will be meeting outside. Bring your favorite lawn chair and be ready to gather in the Buryat tradition – you know what that means.
RSVP to Suzanne so we have enough refreshments at intsim@idcnet.com
Contact Suzanne or Zachary for more information at 262-490-6067 (Suz) or 920-397-8513 (Zac)
“Friday Afternoon Tea Time Visitors at Village at Trippe Lake” – Photo by Mark Dorn
Our thanks to Mark Dorn for sharing this great photo of sandhill cranes.
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Obituaries
Marion Jauch Burrows (Feb. 2, 1930 – June 5, 2026) Her sparkling eyes, warm laugh, and generous ways were gifts Marion brought into this world, touching family members and friends alike over the ninety-six years of her life. She was born and raised in Lombard, IL, and in the course of her life lived with her husband and growing family in Abilene, TX, St. David’s, PA, Arkadelphia, AR, Ada, OK, and Colorado Springs, CO, before settling in Whitewater, WI, in 1965. Generosity of heart, compassion toward those in need in and beyond her community, and an unwavering commitment to fairness … Read more
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
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