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Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #238 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Sept. 7, 2024, in honor of U.S. Army Corporal Robert P. Raess, who lost his life in the Korean War and whose remains have been identified and returned to Wisconsin for burial.
“Corporal Robert Raess made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the values and freedoms we hold dear, and his bravery, service, and selflessness will not be forgotten,” said Gov. Evers. “I’m glad that after over 70 years, Corporal Raess will return home to Dodgeville and be laid to rest surrounded by his loved ones.”
A native of Dodgeville, Corporal Raess was a member of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division during the Korean War. On Sept. 1, 1950, Corporal Raess was reported missing in action near Changnyeong, South Korea, and was officially declared deceased on Dec. 31, 1953. In 1951, the Army recovered remains from 12 smaller military cemeteries in the area where Corporal Raess was last seen and temporarily interred them at the United Nations Military Cemetery in Tanggok, South Korea, and in 1956, they were buried as unknowns at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii. Corporal Raess’ remains were positively identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency on March 26, 2024.
Corporal Raess will be buried on Sat., Sept. 7, 2024, in Dodgeville.
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Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #239 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Sept. 7, 2024, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. Stephen J. Freese, who passed away on Wed., Aug. 28, 2024, at the age of 64.
“Representative Freese’s unwavering dedication to public service, his deep devotion to his family and friends, and his commitment to uplifting Wisconsin’s rural communities, will be missed by many,” said Gov. Evers. “Kathy and I send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and former colleagues in mourning his passing.”
Former Rep. Freese grew up in Hazel Green and was a graduate of Southwestern High and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Former Rep. Freese first entered public service in 1980, serving on the Jamestown Town Board from 1980 to 1994, and also served on the Grant County Board of Supervisors from 1982 to 1992. In 1990, former Rep. Freese was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly, where he served for 16 years representing the 51st Assembly District. During his time in the Wisconsin State Assembly, Rep. Freese served as speaker pro tempore of the Assembly for 12 years.
Services for former Rep. Freese will be held on Sat., Sept. 7, 2024, in Sinsinawa.
By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
Box Score || St. Paul, Minn. – The No. 7 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s volleyball team swept No. 20 Berry College 3-0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-16) in the team’s first match of the KTIS Classic hosted by the University of Northwestern-St. Paul.
The Warhawk offense came out on fire hitting .486 with 19 kills in the first set to set the tone. UWW registered double figure kills in all three sets while the defense held Berry (BC) to single digits the first two sets. UW-Whitewater held a hefty advantage from the service line with six aces compared to just one for BC.
Outside hitter Alayna Jansky led all players with 21 kills. She added three aces, a pair of assist blocks and nine digs on the evening. Right side Ally Warburton was the most efficient attacker for UWW. The senior registered a hitting percentage of .643 – hammering down nine kills without committing an error.
Setter Aubrie Krzus set up the Warhawk attackers on 33 kills and posted 13 digs in the match. Defensively, libero Jaedynn Evans led all players with 17 digs.
UW-Whitewater will wrap up play in the KTIS Classic with a pair of matches Saturday. The Warhawks will take on No. 22 Cornell at noon followed by a matchup against the host, No. 12 UNW, at 2 p.m.
Forty-two people in Wisconsin have become sick, product now recalled, and consumers advised to check for products in their homes
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), along with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), local health departments, and federal partners, are working to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eggs from a Wisconsin farm. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 65 people in nine states have become infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella. This includes 42 people who live in Wisconsin.
The eggs were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan through retail stores and food service distributors, and have now been recalled. The recall includes all egg types such as conventional cage-free, organic, and non-GMO, carton sizes, and expiration dates in containers labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms” or “Tony’s Fresh Market.” [Woodman’s and Hy-Vee sell Milo’s eggs. There may be other stores carrying them in the area.]
Anyone who purchased the recalled eggs is advised to not eat them or cook with them and to throw them away or return them to the store. Restaurants should not sell or serve recalled eggs. Check your home for this product. If you ate any of the recalled eggs and are experiencing symptoms of Salmonella infection, contact a health care provider right away. Let them know you may have been in contact with Salmonella. Signs and symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting that lasts for several days.
Salmonella infection, or salmonellosis, is caused by Salmonella bacteria that are spread by eating or drinking contaminated food or water, or by direct or indirect contact with poop from infected people or animals. Salmonella is a common cause of diarrheal illness, though in rare cases it can cause bloodstream infections which can lead to death. Children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems may have more serious symptoms. Though most people will recover from salmonellosis on their own, some people may require extra fluids to prevent dehydration.
This investigation is ongoing. You can find updates and additional information on this investigation by visiting the DHS outbreaks webpage. For free, confidential support finding a doctor or other health care provider near you, dial 211 or 877-947-2211, or text your ZIP code to 898-211. Find resources online at
Editor’s note: This press release was received from the Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services.
The Whippet Swimmers came in and made a splash at Conference Relays on Thursday, September 5th! Bringing home the medals for our team were Makayla Bazeley, Emerson Dunham, Charlotte Hajewski, and Maggie Maas. These girls combined for four 3rd place finishes – 4×100 IM Relay, 1000 Freestyle Crescendo Relay, 500 Freestyle Crescendo Relay, and the 4×100 Backstroke Relay. In the 4×100 IM relay the girls worked hard to get redemption for this relay last year. The 1000 Freestyle was another great race; each of them absolutely rocked their distances! The 500 Crescendo tested their grit and determination, and they had to work from behind. Emerson Dunham had a great split in the unusual 150-yard distance with a 1:45 split! All four girls had nice splits on the 500 Crescendo Relay. In the 4×100 Backstroke relays the girls battled until the very end, Makayla Bazeley led off the relay with a great time of 1:00.69!
In addition to our medal winning relays, the entire team impressed with many times close to their end of season times last year. In our first relay of the night, Kendra Serrano, Atreya Wilson, Lucy Davis, and Laken DePorter raced hard to finish in 10th place. The 200 Freestyle Relay of Georgia Esch, Maya Davis, Caitlin Alford, and Grace Coleman were up next; they all continue to get faster in their freestyle from our first meet a few weeks ago. Georgia Esch had a great lead off split of 35.39. In the splash and dash event of the night, we had two relay teams battling it out. Our “A” Relay of Atreya Wilson, Kendra Serrano, Grace Coleman, and Lucy Davis swam fast winning the first heat by 5 seconds and beat 3 teams in the 2nd heat to finish in 6th place. Our “B” Relay of Marijose Verduzco, Caitlin Alford, Laken DePorter, and Maya Davis crushed their seed time by over 9 seconds! Rounding out our relays was the 400 Freestyle Relay of Kendra Serrano, Atreya Wilson, Georgia Esch, and Lucy Davis finishing in 9th place overall. All four posted great split times including Lucy Davis anchoring with a 1:11.74.
The Whippets finished 6th overall as a team! It was a great meet for the girls, and we can’t wait to see what they do the rest of the season! They will be back in the pool on Tuesday, September 10th at 5:30 pm against Edgerton/Evansville at Edgerton High School.
Article and Photos Submitted by Sarah Reynolds
Whitewater High School Head Swim Coach
ReynoldsSM07@uww.edu
Sunday, September 8 promises to be an exciting and fulfilling time here at First United Methodist Church in Whitewater! This day is our special “Kickoff” Sunday. We will be celebrating the beginning of our church programming for the fall.
This Sunday begins with an uplifting worship service at 10:00 AM, led by our dynamic new pastor, Clarissa Martinelli. This service will feature Promise Point volunteer recognition, music provided by our chancel choir, and a rousing message from Pastor Clarissa. Anyone is encouraged to bring their backpack, briefcase, or laptop case…. whether for school or work. We will be blessing those items at this service.
The 10:00 service will be followed by a cookout, games and activities for children and others! We’ll enjoy brats (including veggie) and hot dogs with other side dishes. You may bring a dessert or side dish, or just come and enjoy. There will be plenty for everyone. Children’s and adult activities will include a bouncy house, cornhole games, chalk art, coloring, face painting, limbo, and other fun stuff!!
Please join us as we mark the beginning of our church year. We are going to have a joyful time that brings us together in Christ!
Editor’s note: This press release was provided by First United Methodist Church.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Whitewater Unites Lives.
You are invited to join a coalition of organizations and community members to talk about a nonpartisan campaign to reinforce Whitewater’s commitment to civility and kindness.
Join Whitewater Unites Lives, The League of Women Voters and Whitewater Pride at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Community Engagement Center, 1260 West Main St., Whitewater, for a discussion about this campaign to continue to unite our community members and embrace our differences and our shared humanity.
You’ll learn about the ideas for this campaign and how you as an individual or as an organization can participate. This free event is open to all.
If you have questions, please contact Sara Kuhl at sarajkuhl424@gmail.com, Marjorie Stoneman at 414 861 4126 or Camden Harlan at charlan@whitewaterpride.org.
We hope to see you there!
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.
School is back in session and this month we will be taking a deep dive into the East Side School, known after 1961 as the Washington School. This image is the oldest we have of the school. Sources are unclear as to when the building was constructed, either 1857 or 1872. There was an east side school built in 1857, but supposedly it was replaced in 1872. The appearance of this building could be from either date. Our next posts will show how this building changed over the years.
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
(5427P, Whitewater Historical Society)
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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