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Equal Opportunities Condition – The meeting scheduled for Monday has been canceled due to lack of a quorum.
Tech Park Innovation Center Advisory Board – Tuesday @ 8:30 a.m.
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Whitewater Innovation Center, Innovation Drive
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City of Whitewater Finance Committee Meeting – Tuesday @ 4:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion Regarding an Amendment to Slater Development.
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City of Whitewater Public Works Committee – Tuesday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and Possible Action regarding changing winter parking restrictions to start
December 1, instead of November 1, Discussion; Possible Action regarding Public Participation at Public Works Committee meetings; Discussion and Possible Action regarding request to paint traffic signal control boxes; Discussion and Possible Action regarding Bird Scooters; Discussion and Possible Action regarding pedestrians not crossing W. Main Street at designated crosswalks near the University; Discussion and Possible Action regarding traffic concerns near Walmart and ALDI.
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City of Whitewater Community Involvement and Cable TV Commission – Wednesday @ 5:00 p.m.
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City of Whitewater Board of Zoning Appeals – Thursday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda: Applicant: Tammy Aprahamian
Property Location: 187 W Main St
Applicable Code: 19.30.030(g) A ground floor residence is prohibited.
Variance Requested: To allow a first-floor apartment in a B2 Central Business District.
Reason for Request: To allow for continue remodeling of the Bowers House.
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Both the Boys’ and Girls’ Whippet Cross Country Teams wrapped up their regular season schedule on Friday night, October 4, competing under the lights at the Nightfall Classic. This event is held in Lake Mills on the golf course. The terrain was rolling, which keeps a runner honest, but is also fun to run fast on. This is a truly unique event where the entire race course is illuminated by large light towers and light strings that show the way around the course. Our team competed in the D1/D2 race which had around 350 runners in it in total. However, the results separate the runners by division. Despite being homecoming week and the team being very involved in organizing events, participating in powderpuff, lip sync, and the afternoon games that were featured on Friday, the team rose to the occasion and crushed their races in a very thunderous way. The conditions were right, our training had been going well, and the team was primed to let it rip, and boy did they ever!
The girls’ race went off first at 8:25 PM and was led by Athena Soto who ran the second-best time of her career, running 21:26. This allowed her to finish in 19th place and earn a medal. The next four girls had the tightest spread of the season between Carley Boudreau, Mady Hefty, Virginia Nelson, and Nola Coburn. Eleven seconds separated them and only six places. Carley ran her lifetime best of 22:05 and placed 35th, Mady looked the best she has all season and finished 36th in 22:09, Virginia was 37th in 22:14 and Nola was 40th in 22:16. Virginia ran her lifetime best, and Nola ran her season best time. This wave of red was fun to see come across the finish so close together. Sami Van Daele ran her lifetime best of 23:34 and placed 62nd. Rounding out the top seven for varsity was Ema Aranda who also ran a lifetime best of 23:41 in 65th. The team placed 6th with 167 points out of 12 Division 2 teams in the field.
Leading the JV team was Delaney Hammack who cut over a minute off her previous personal best and placed 87th with a time of 24:10. Lucy Troxel shaved 11 seconds off her previous best time to place 91st. Payton Brautigam cut over a minute off her current season’s best time to run 27:49 and place 131st. Mya Graves-Koran battled through her cold to stop the clock at 28:20 and place 133rd.
On the boys’ side, Jack Hefty continued to put on a clinic and ran another lifetime best of 15:43, once again in convincing fashion. By winning this race, it was his third invitational win of the season. Xavier Zei ran with authority and was close to his lifetime best with a time of 17:09 and placed 11th, with a medal. Miles Nicklesburg has stayed steady as the team’s third runner and ran 17:45, strong enough for a medal as well as he finished 19th overall. The next three boys ran so well as a pack and fed off that energy. Onyx Thompson was a leader in this effort as he crushed his race and ran a new lifetime best by 33 seconds and placed 27th in 18:07. Andrew O’Toole battled with him to the finish in 18:08 and 28th overall, also a lifetime best. Luc Pomazak was just two places behind in 30th and ran 18:16. Quinton O’Toole dipped under 20:00 for the first time in his career and ran 19:52. Quinton placed 63rd. Isaiah Mendez rounded out the top 7 and also ran a lifetime best of 20:34 in 77th. The varsity team placed 2nd overall with 86 points and brought home a trophy!
Marcus Roselle led the JV team as he ran his third straight lifetime best of 20:46 in 82nd. Angel Kilar ran out of his mind shaving nearly two minutes off his season best time and ran a lifetime best of 23:23 to place 110th. Alex Clarksen also uncorked an incredible effort and ran a new lifetime best of 23:50, good enough for 116th. Sam Nickelsburg cut several minutes off his season best time to finish just behind Alex in 23:54 and placed 117th.
As you can see, it was a great day for the team and a nice confidence booster as we look to get a good solid training block in before we lace up our spikes for the Rock Valley Conference Meet which will be held at UW-Whitewater on Thursday, October 17th.
Full Results: https://my.raceresult.com/309457/results
Article and Photo Courtesy of Chad Carstens
Whitewater High School Head Cross Country Coach
ccarstens@wwusd.org
By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
Box Score | The UW-Whitewater football team [#11 d3football.com] opened Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play with a 21-14 win over UW-Oshkosh [#17] in front of a record crowd at Perkins Stadium Saturday afternoon.
The Warhawks set the Division III record (for games played on a college campus) and WIAC attendance record for the third consecutive season with 21,233 visiting The Perk Saturday. The mark breaks last year’s record by more than 1,000 fans.
The Titans struck first scoring on their first drive of the contest on a 33-yard touchdown pass. From that point, the Warhawk defense shut out the UWO offense until early in the fourth.
It took a few drives for the UWW offense to settle in, but the Warhawks got on the board early in the second quarter. In the team’s third drive of the game, Jason Ceniti found Steven Hein for a 16-yard gain up to the Warhawk 38. Tamir Thomas burst up the middle for a seven-yard gain on the next play – the final of the first quarter. On the first play of the second quarter, a late hit by the Titans on Ceniti resulted in a 15-yard gain to put the Warhawks in UWO territory. Three plays later, UWO was flagged once again, this time for a late hit out of bounds on Ceniti that gave UWW a 1st-and-10 at the Titan 14. Thomas was tapped for back-to-back carries before Drake Martin punched it in from two yards out. Jackson Fox split the uprights on the extra point to knot the game 7-7.
UW-Whitewater added seven on a long drive before the end of the half. The drive started with a 50-yard Ceniti to Brian Wilterdink connection. Ceniti capped the five-minute drive with his feet and the help of a big push from the backfield for a one-yard touchdown run. Fox’s point after made it 14-7.
The Warhawk defense came up with a quick stop to give UWW 46 seconds before the break, but the drive stalled near midfield as the teams went into the intermission with the seven-point margin.
UW-Oshkosh gained some momentum early in the third with an interception followed by a punt that rolled out of bounds at the UWW one-yard-line. Deep in their own territory, the Warhawks got some breathing room off of the goal line but were still forced to punt. Kamrin Hutt booted a 65-yard bomb to flip the field and push the Titans back to their own 25.
After a pair of short completions, Jakob Simmons burst through the line and got his hand on the Titan quarterback pulling him to the ground for a sack and a loss of nine on third down. The UWO punt was downed at the UWW 43.
The Warhawk backs in Thomas and Brian Stanton took over with six consecutive carries to end the quarter. Martin was tabbed for the carry to open the fourth and burst up the middle for five yards. Thomas broke loose on the next play making Titan tacklers miss before leaping over a defender at the goal line for the 16-yard touchdown. Fox nailed the extra point to give UWW a 21-7 advantage.
Oshkosh responded on their next drive with a touchdown as a short reception turned into a big gain and a score to narrow the gap to seven, 21-14.
The defense stole all of the momentum from the Titans on UWO’s next, and final, drive of the game. On 2nd-and-10, Paul Kim came flying off the edge for the sack, jarring the ball loose on the hit. The Titans recovered but faced 3rd-and-19. Simmons nearly got to the quarterback on the next play, forcing him to throw the ball away to avoid a sack.
Following a 45-yard punt, the Warhawks took over at their own 10 with 4:41 on the clock. UWW pounded the rock picking up a first down and forcing a UWO timeout. Another seven-yard gain had the Titans calling their final timeout with 2:42 remaining. Martin took the handoff on 3rd-and-1 and was stood up at the line of scrimmage as the clock ticked down to the two-minute warning.
Martin got the call again and this time he carried defenders forward for a three-yard gain and a first down. From there UWW was able to kneel out the clock to secure the win.
Ceniti was 8-18 for 119 yards. Thomas paced the Warhawks on the ground with 123 yards on 26 carries with a touchdown. Six receivers hauled in passes from Ceniti in the game with Steven Hein and Tyler Vasey recording a pair of catches each.
Defensively, Kim was phenomenal with seven tackles, two tackles for a loss, a sack and a forced fumble.
UW-Whitewater will be on the road at UW-Stout next Saturday. Kickoff is slated for 2 p.m. in Menomonie. The Warhawks return to Perkins for a Friday game under the lights on October 18 when UWW will host UW-Stevens Point for a 7 p.m. kickoff
What ages are eligible to join 4-H? Per their website, “Youth in 5K (five-year-old Kindergarten) AND who are 5 years old by September 1 or older are eligible to be 4-H members. 4-H membership cannot exceed one year beyond high school graduation and cannot extend beyond the age of 19 as of December 31 of the enrollment year.”
The Friends of Lorine Niedecker and Write On, Door County announce the Lorine Niedecker Fellowship. The fellowship is offered every two years to an established or emerging poet familiar with the work of the 20th century American poet, Lorine Niedecker. The fellowship encourages research into Niedecker’s life and writing and promotes new work that deals with the poetry of place.
The fellowship comes with a $1,000 stipend, as well as additional funds to assist with travel and food. A two-week residency is included in the fellowship, with one week at Write On, located on the northeastern peninsula of Wisconsin, and one week in Niedecker’s hometown of Fort Atkinson. The dates for the 2025 fellowship are May 4 through 11 at Write On and May 11 – 18 in Fort Atkinson.
The successful applicant must show an understanding and appreciation of Lorine Niedecker’s work and her place in 20th century poetics, as well as a publishing history, whether in poetry journals, full-length book, chapbook, monograph, or academic articles.
During the fellowship period, the successful applicant will give two public programs, to be arranged by the sponsors, and write one article for FOLN’s “The Solitary Plover.”
Applications must be submitted online via Submittable. The application consists of 10-12 pages of poetry, a 300-500-word statement of purpose, a C.V. or resume, and two references. Links to past publications should be included in the application. There is a $40 non-refundable application fee. Applications will be accepted October 15 through December 15, 2024. Applicants will be notified of their status by February 1, 2025.To apply, please visit writeondoorcounty.org.
Libero Jaedynn Evans digs a ball against UW-Eau Claire Friday night (Olivia Zinanni)
Box Score | The No. 4 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater volleyball team swept UW-Eau Claire 3-0 (25-17, 25-22, 25-11) on the team’s annual Dig Panici Night in Russell Arena Friday.
The nation’s top blocking team registered a hefty advantage at the net with 12 total blocks in the match compared to just three for the Blugolds. Hannah Proctor and Abbie Dix, the Warhawk middles, combined for a solo and ten block assists. Setter Aubrie Krzus turned away seven UWEC attack attempts with a solo and six assist blocks in the match.
UW-Whitewater jumped out to early leads in each of the three sets. In the closest set of the evening, the Blugolds were able to pull within one, 22-21, but the Warhawks grabbed the next two points on UWEC miscues to push set point. Alayna Jansky hammered down a kill for the 25-22 set two victory.
Jansky put the finishing touches on the match in the third. On match point, a tough UWEC serve went to Jansky. Krzus was able to push the difficult pass back to Jansky on the outside off of the net. Her roll shot hit the tape and sneaked over the net and down to the floor for the final point of the match.
Dix and Jansky shared team-high honors with nine kills each. Jansky hit .348 in the match with just one attack error. Fellow outside Jenna Weinfurt pounded down seven kills.
Krzus tallied 26 assists and added 4 kills to her 7-block night. Jansky also led UWW in digs with 15 followed by 14 from libero Jaedynn Evans.
Each year, the UW-Whitewater honors former Warhawk Lisa Panici with the annual Dig Panici Night. Lisa was an integral part of the team from the moment she set foot on campus. Sadly, she was diagnosed with brain cancer her freshman year and lost a two-year battle with the disease in 2012. To read more about Lisa and her story click here.
UW-W Chancellor Corey A. King (R) greets Harry Coker Jr. UW-Whitewater photos/Craig Schreiner
By Chris Lindeke
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Marketing and Communications Manager
University Marketing and Communications
A growing major at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater — cybersecurity — was the topic of conversation on the Whitewater campus during a visit from the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Representatives from the White House, including National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr., and Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Rob Shriver, joined UW-Whitewater students, faculty and staff for a day of engagement, discussion and learning.
The visit included meetings with campus leadership, a tour of facilities, a student panel discussion, remarks from both White House and university representatives, roundtable discussions, and a visit to UW-Whitewater’s annual Hawk Internship and Career Fair.
A student panel discussion included information technology major MayLin Frietag, information technology and marketing major Paige Lenz, and cybersecurity major Shamik Patro. The panel was moderated by Michael Rose, who earned a BBA in information technology and an M.S. in cybersecurity from UW-Whitewater and is currently the director of information technology at St. John’s Northwestern Academies in Delafield.
Coker lauded the work of UW-Whitewater in the cybersecurity space, especially with small businesses and rural agribusinesses in Wisconsin that are often targets of malware attacks.
“I’ve learned even more about how strong this institution is,” Coker said. “You all ought to be proud of your accomplishments … I’m so proud of what you’re doing and so grateful, particularly to students whom I met with this morning. Believe me when I tell you, I’m now even more encouraged about our nation’s future. I’m inspired to be at UW-Whitewater.”
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for information security analysts are expected to grow by 33 percent between 2023-33 – the fifth-fastest rate in the nation.
According to Coker, there are nearly 500,000 job openings in cybersecurity in the nation, including 5,000 in Wisconsin. In the southern part of the state alone – including the Janesville, Madison and Milwaukee areas – a total of 3,000 cybersecurity roles are open.
UW-Whitewater is addressing the need head on. The number of degree-seeking cybersecurity majors at the school nearly doubled between the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years. The university’s undergraduate major and minor programs related to cybersecurity, combined with the master’s and certificate programs, have risen steadily since 2019-20, including an 11 percent jump between 2022-23 and 2023-24.
UW-Whitewater is aligned with the National Security Agency’s National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) program and Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) program requirements.
“Cybersecurity is a growing challenge, affecting industries, schools, and businesses of all sizes,” said Jason Janke, dean of the College of Letters and Sciences. “We offer comprehensive undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity programs that are directly aligned with the demands of the workforce.”
UW-Whitewater’s B.S. in cybersecurity, offered through the College of Letters and Sciences, focuses on identifying, preventing, detecting, and responding to security attacks that endanger the safety of property and people.
The university’s BBA in information technology with emphasis in networking and security, a program in the College of Business and Economics, tackles the same focus areas while exploring the relationship between cybersecurity and business.
“Cybersecurity is more than just an IT issue – it’s a business imperative,” said Paul Ambrose, dean of the College of Business and Economics. “We are leading the way in ensuring our students have the knowledge and skills to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats.”
Students in both majors engage in the UW-Whitewater Cybersecurity Center for Business (CCB). Housed in the business school, the CCB offers cybersecurity education, research, and outreach for organizations and learners in Wisconsin. Current and past partners include the U.S. Department of Defense and the Wisconsin Emergency Management Cyber Response Team.
“I didn’t know what cybersecurity was until I joined the cybersecurity club,” said Lenz, a junior from Bloomington, Illinois. “You get to learn theory, get to do hands-on experiences, and get to compete in competitions. It’s helped me a lot with my experiences here.”
“The Cybersecurity Center for Business complements the curriculum initiatives through education, research and outreach initiatives in cybersecurity,” said Balaji Sankaranarayanan, CCB director and professor of information technology and supply chain management.
Graduates can also enroll at UW-Whitewater for additional learning on the topic – other academic programs include an M.S. in cybersecurity, a cybersecurity certificate, and a cybersecurity management certificate. All three programs are fully online, offering convenience and flexibility for professionals to build their skills and enhance their knowledge.
Students in the cybersecurity programs provide free Cyber Preparedness Assessments to rural K-12 school districts and agribusinesses, which are increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks.
During the upcoming Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 5 Cyber Lucrezia exercise, UW-Whitewater students will shadow professionals in real-time cyber defense.
They’re all part of the hands-on learning that has become commonplace on campus.
“You get classes on the computer science side to learn theory and classes on the IT side where you get hands-on experiences, and the bow on top is the cybersecurity classes,” said Patro, a senior from Verona. “Capstone classes focus on hands-on learning where you go out to local companies and schools and perform actual cybersecurity related tasks. It’s a phenomenal experience.”
The visit also occurred during Cyber Awareness Month, an annual initiative to raise cybersecurity awareness in the United States and around the world.
The day closed at the university’s Hawk Internship and Career Fair, where nearly 200 employers engaged with students and alumni seeking internship and employment opportunities. Approximately 20 of the organizations on hand were recruiting for cybersecurity related roles.
October is a month for the macabre, mysterious moans, mammoth monsters…and Halloween! Three movies to induce mayhem!
“Matinee”
Tuesday, October 8, 1 pm
(Comedy/Drama) Rated PG; 1 hour, 39 minutes, (1993)
Remember “The Fly,” “The Mole People,” and “The Alligator Man”? In a deft spoof of 50’s-60’s horror films, John Goodman portrays a B-movie producer of low–budget monster flicks, sneak-previewing his latest schlocky monster mash of a movie at a Key West theater—-on the weekend of the 1962 Cuban missile crisis. A real hoot! Wait ‘til you see “The Mant”! (half man/half ant)…
Seniors in the Park is located in Starin Park, 504 W. Starin Road. Although there is no charge to attend, regular participants are encouraged to join Seniors in the Park. The annual fee for residents of the Whitewater Unified School District is $10 and non-residents is $15. The funds support about half of the cost of our front desk staff person for 15 hours per week. The rest comes our of our fundraising monies. If you cannot afford the fee, we have a fund that will cover it for you. Fees are accepted at the Starin Park Community Building or online at https://schedulesplus.com/wwtr/kiosk/
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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