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Winther Hall
Chancellor Corey A. King, Governor Tony Evers, and Greater Whitewater Committee President Jeffery Knight at the signing celebration on March 6 for the bill that will fund Winther and Heide Hall renovations
Editor’s note: The following press release was received from UW-Whitewater.
Wisconsin’s future educators will have a significantly upgraded home in which to earn their teaching licenses thanks to an upcoming renovation project at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Nearly $78.5 million is designated for the project as part of a capital budget bill, Senate Bill 895, approved by the state legislature on Feb. 22 and signed into law by Governor Tony Evers on March 6.
The project will transform two 1960s-era buildings on the southeast side of campus.
The bulk of the funding will go toward a complete renovation of Winther Hall, home to the College of Education and Professional Studies. The renovations are sweeping and game-changing for the university’s acclaimed education program, and will resolve space and building infrastructure deficiencies, improve instructional and departmental spaces, and increase technology capabilities.
“With these capital improvements, UW-Whitewater can meet an increasingly critical workforce need,” said Chancellor Corey A. King. “There is a nationwide shortage of professional educators and teachers, especially in rural areas. UW-Whitewater proudly licenses more teachers than any other university or college in Wisconsin. This project gives us room to grow. It is an investment in Wisconsin’s future. We thank our government leaders for their overwhelming support of the project, as well as the students, faculty, staff, alumni and community stakeholders whose advocacy helped move it forward.”
In an August 2023 report, the Wisconsin Policy Forum reported the number of teachers working on a license with stipulations, or an emergency license, was 3,197 in 2021-22. That number, which represents individuals teaching in classrooms without being fully prepared or fully licensed to teach in the areas they were hired to teach in Wisconsin, has tripled since 2012-13.
“New graduates are needed in every education field,” said John Chenoweth, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “UW-Whitewater prepares students for a full breadth of careers in preschool through postsecondary education fields. This includes not only pre-kindergarten through grade-12 teachers, but also pupil services such as school counseling, psychology and social work as well as school and district administrators, higher education professionals and early childhood leaders.
“The vast majority of our alumni — 84 percent — stay and teach in Wisconsin Schools, meaning UW-Whitewater is uniquely positioned to change the trajectory of the state’s teacher shortage.”
Built in 1969, Winther Hall will experience the most dramatic transformation. Specifically, the project replaces the roof, elevators and more than 200 windows. New exterior windows will be selectively installed to introduce natural daylight into areas of the building not previously used for instruction or where daylighting standards are not currently met. It reimagines the existing footprint of the building to expand classrooms, instructional and computing laboratories, shared clinical space, and an advising center. Classrooms, lecture halls, and instructional laboratories will be reconfigured and expanded to accommodate modern instructional technology and flexible furnishings. HVAC, mechanical, electrical/telecommunications, and plumbing distribution networks will be replaced and reconfigured as necessary to accommodate the new floor plan layouts.
Neighboring Heide Hall was built in 1965. This aspect of the project includes new elevators, a new roof, and new windows and doors.
A small addition will be constructed onto both Heide Hall and Winther Hall for accessible restrooms, in keeping with UW-Whitewater’s priority mission to provide exceptional services for students with disabilities.
Architects started preliminary design in January, 2024. Construction is expected to start in late 2025 on Heide Hall first before switching over to Winther Hall. Construction is estimated to be complete in late 2028 for both buildings.
UW-Whitewater’s teacher preparation programs go back more than 155 years, when the campus was initially founded as Whitewater Normal School, which trained teachers for one-room school houses. The College of Education and Professional Studies now graduates about 800 people each year.
Please join us in congratulating the WHS Math Team, who on March 6th scored higher than nine other high school teams to win the Rock Valley Conference Math Meet Championship!
Andrew O’Toole, Lauren Rollette, and Alex Clarksen were all recognized for high individual point totals, with Andrew tying for 1st place individual score in the Conference. The team totals were close, but thanks to the points earned by them and their teammates Emmanuella Mbifi, Nola Coburn, Luc Pomazak, Emerson Ellenwood, and Dante Baker, the championship trophy is back at WHS where it belongs.
The team offers its own thanks for the outstanding math faculty at WHS who nurtured their problem-solving skills and math knowledge.
We’re proud of you, Math Team! Well done!
Article and Photo Submitted by Eric Kendall
Whitewater High School Math Team Advisor
ekendall@wwusd.org
The Whitewater Arts Alliance (WAA) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Month-Long Rummage and Art Sale, offering opportunities throughout March for community members to unearth hidden gems and support the mission of the WAA. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
Additionally, on March 21, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., art enthusiasts and bargain hunters are invited to join The Whitewater Arts Alliance for a special day of treasure hunting and fun events that will include a silent auction, bucket raffle drawing, and a 50-50 drawing as part of the Art Sale–all to benefit the WAA fundraising goals. Come hunt for bargains in art from local artists and
discover wonderful “treasures” from our storage.
Located at the Cultural Arts Center, 402 West Main St in Whitewater, the sale will showcase a diverse array of items from our storage and art pieces generously donated by Whitewater Arts Alliance artists. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase some beautiful art pieces or make bids on or silent auction items while supporting the Alliance’s mission to promote artistic
expression and engagement within the community.
Kim Adams, Gallery Director for Whitewater Arts Alliance, expresses optimism for the event’s dual role as a fundraiser and community celebration. “We are hopeful that our Rummage and Art Sale will not only provide art enthusiasts with fantastic bargains but also serve as a significant fundraiser for the Whitewater Arts Alliance,” says Adams. “Every purchase made at the
sale directly contributes to our efforts to enrich our community through the arts.”
Adams extends an invitation to all art enthusiasts and community members to join in celebrating the arts and fostering connections within the vibrant Whitewater community. “We invite everyone to come out, explore the incredible talent of our local artists, and join us in supporting the arts,”
Don’t miss this chance to discover exceptional artwork, find unique treasures, and contribute to a worthy cause.
For more information, please contact:
Kim Adams
Gallery Director, Whitewater Arts Alliance
Phone: 608-201-2151
Email: wwartsalliance@gmail.com
Website: www.whitewaterarts.org
Facebook:
www.facebook.comwwartsalliance
“Celebrating the arts and creating
community!
Editor’s note: The following article appeared in the Lexington [KY] Herald Leader on March 4. The Warhawk Women’s Basketball team is playing Hope College (MI) on Friday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kachel Gymnasium in the Williams Center. Transylvania University plays UW-Stout at 5:00 p.m. See this post for further information. Kachel Gym has a seating capacity of 2495. The Warhawk women would appreciate a great crowd, which also might have an impact on NCAA decisions for home court for future women’s and men’s basketball tournament games.
“Extremely disappointed.’ Transy not happy NCAA sent its women’s basketball team packing.
The NCAA revealed on Sunday that Transylvania women’s basketball will travel to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for — and not host — the second weekend of the 2024 Division III Women’s Basketball Tournament. The Pioneers (29-0), the second-overall seed in this year’s tournament, are the only unbeaten team to not receive hosting privileges for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight games. Top-overall seed NYU (27-0), which did not host in the opening weekend due to its men’s team hosting the opening weekend (men’s teams receive hosting priority in even years, women’s teams in odd), and third-overall seed Rhode Island College (29-0), which did host the opening rounds, will both play in front of a home crowd this weekend.
Transylvania did serve as host for the opening round games on Friday and Saturday, but will travel roughly seven hours northwest for the next round. Administrators connected to the program expressed their frustration with the NCAA’s decision to select Wisconsin-Whitewater (24-4) as the tournament’s second-weekend host. Transylvania University president Brien Lewis shared his distaste for the decision with NCAA president Charlie Baker in an early afternoon email shared with the Herald-Leader. “Dear President Baker, “I am extremely disappointed to learn that despite being the undefeated national champions and being on a historic 62-game winning streak (the third longest in DIII women’s basketball), the Transylvania Pioneers will not be hosting the next round but will be sent on a 7-hour bus trip to Whitewater, Wisconsin. “To say that this seems a very poor way of rewarding consistent outstanding performance by these student athletes and their dedicated supporters is a gross understatement. “While I understand and applaud the general policy of limiting flights and travel, this does not appear appropriate or reasonable in these circumstances and given the bracketing and results of the tournament to date. “I regret having no alternative at this point but to express this frustration very publicly. “Sincerely, Brien”
A representative of Transylvania University said Lewis’ email may be used as the university’s statement. Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference commissioner Jay Jones issued the following statement via email to the Herald-Leader on Sunday. “It is always disheartening when your team is not given the respect and recognition they have earned. While we have been assured that the decision was based on a travel and cost-saving policy, it nonetheless puts a defending national champion, that has not lost a game in two seasons, over seven hours from home. I hurt for the players, their families and the city of Lexington that has really embraced this team over the last two seasons and deserved a chance to support them on their home floor next weekend.”
According to D3hoops.com, the purveyor of the widely accepted regular season rankings for both men’s and women’s Division III college basketball, there is no perfect formula for deciphering which teams get to host.
“The NCAA Tournament selection committees build the brackets and decide which schools will host each weekend. While teams with higher regional rankings have a better chance to host, several factors go into hosting decisions including geography, facilities, attendance history and revenue potential and a school’s willingness to host. The NCAA has encouraged the committees to keep travel costs down, especially during the opening weekend, so the committee may give hosting opportunities to a lower seeded team that is closer to the other teams in the pod and reduces the number of flights the NCAA has to cover. If a team is 500 miles or more from the game site, the NCAA will pay for the team’s flight.” Per the most recent NCAA regional rankings as of games through Feb. 25, Transylvania is the No. 1 team in Region VIII. Wisconsin-Whitewater is the top team in Region IX. The Warhawks reached their third straight Sweet 16 with an 86-47 victory over Minnesota-Morris in the first round and an 89-65 defeat of Millikin in the second round. Region IV leader NYU’s bracket quarter contains two other region Nos. 1 in Region V leader Scranton (27-2) and Region X leader Hardin-Simmons (26-3). Bowdoin (27-2), the top team in Region I, and Rhode Island College, the No. 1 team in Region II, are the only region leaders in their respective bracket quarters.
Last season, unbeaten Transylvania hosted the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament before traveling to Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, for the second weekend. The Pioneers [from Transylvania] went on to win the first national championship in program history. Transylvania faces the University of Wisconsin-Stout at 6 p.m. EST [5 p.m. Whitewater time] on Friday at the Kachel Gymnasium in Williams Center before Wisconsin-Whitewater and Hope College (26-3) tip off at 8:30 p.m.[7:30 p.m. Whitewater time] Wisconsin-Stout (23-7) defeated Washington University in St. Louis 71-61 in the first round and Puget Sound 61-40 in the second round to reach the Sweet 16.
The Department of Art and Design in the College of Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater selected Melanie Tallmadge Sainz (Ho-Chunk) as the 2024 Schuh Visiting Artist. Sainz is an artist, curator, and cultural arts educator, as well as the founder and executive director of the Little Eagle Arts Foundation (LEAF) in Wisconsin Dells, where she was raised. In her art practice, she works with various natural materials of the Great Lakes area, which she forages and processes herself. Sainz has exhibited her work at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC, the Heard Museum in Phoenix, AZ and the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indian and Western Art in Indianapolis, IN.
The exhibition at the Crossman Gallery, titled “Boundaries vs. Connections,” will explore the colonialist notion of land and maps that control and define people’s relationship with land through hard lines and divisions, in contrast to the Indigenous relationship to the land and its inhabitants characterized by connections and stewardship. Featuring a variety of arranged temporary installations juxtaposed with diverse cultural objects that reflect an objection to planned obsolescence, the exhibition will also include new work created by Sainz along with pieces made by UW-Whitewater Art and Design students in a studio workshop led by Sainz and Professor Teresa Faris. The exhibition will be on view in the Crossman Gallery from February 22 – March 21.
The Greenhill Center of the Arts atrium and the Crossman Gallery are located at 950 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190. The Crossman Gallery is always free and all are welcome. Gallery hours during scheduled exhibitions are Monday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. There is a fee for parking on the campus between Sunday at 11 p.m. and 5 p.m. Friday. Information is available here.
The Whitewater High School FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team #6574 Ferradermis traveled to Duluth for the Northern Lights Regional from February 28 – March 3, and came home as the Impact Award Winners, and as a result, qualified for FIRST Championships in Houston, Texas in April! The regional hosted 55 FRC teams from five states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa. There are four championship qualifying spots from each regional – the captain of the winning playoff alliance, their first pick in alliance selections, the Impact Award winner, and the Engineering Inspiration Award winner.
The Impact Award, as stated by FIRST, is “the most prestigious award in FIRST Robotics. It honors the team that best represents a model for other teams to emulate and best embodies the mission of FIRST. It was created to keep the central focus of FIRST Robotics Competition on the ultimate goal of transforming the culture in ways that will inspire greater levels of respect and honor for science and technology, as well as encouraging more of today’s youth to become science and technology leaders.”
The Impact Award is highly competitive and highly valued in the FIRST community. The submission requires that students respond to 13 questions in an executive summary, write a 10,000-character essay, produce a 3-minute video, prepare a 7-minute presentation, ready themselves for a Q & A session with the judges, and provide detailed documentation for everything that they write or speak about. The content may only reference activities from the team’s last three years.
The student Impact Team of Cosette Wildermuth-Breitzman, Maddison LaHaie, and Belle Cohen dressed as tour guides and wowed the judges with their presentation which took them on a “tour” of the impact made by Ferradermis within the team membership, school, community, and state. Items the students highlighted included multiple demonstrations for younger students in the community, a day where the team helped local Girl Scouts earn their robotics badges, presentations given at state and regional conferences, and advocating for FIRST at the State Capitol.
When Ferradermis travels to an overnight event, the team always attempts to include an educational opportunity on its day one agenda. This year, the team was able to spend a couple of hours at the Great Lakes Aquarium before the pit setup crew had to go to work. At least one meal is set aside as a team meal, and in Duluth the tradition is to go to Sammy’s Pizza. Ferradermis has also started a tradition for the Saturday evening after the Duluth event ends – bowling and pizza at Superior Lanes.
The 2024 Ferradermis robot, named Chief Lee the Tangerine because of its many orange components, took the field in practice matches on Thursday, qualification matches on Friday and Saturday, and eventually as part of the #1 seeded alliance for the playoffs on Saturday afternoon. The drive team consisting of Driver Andrew O’Toole, Operator Kay Mikos, Human Player Erison Dreksler, and Technician Nina Heim led the team onto the field under the direction of Drive Coach Jacob Lee.
At a regional, each team is assigned a 10’ x 10’ x 10’ space to work on their robot, known as their pit. Safety Captain Elora Wildermuth-Breitzman kept the pit clean and safe while representing the team in a daily meeting and even taking a volunteer shift stopping pedestrian traffic on the robot travel path to the field. The Safety Team was honored to receive the Safety FIRST award given by another local team, Nicolet FEAR. Programming Subteam Lead Ace Hudec spent nearly the entire event in the pit enhancing the robot’s functionality in between matches by making changes to the code.
Gathering detailed scouting data is a huge part of developing match strategy and planning for playoff alliance selections. Ferradermis Game Strategy Subteam Lead Emerson Dunham worked in advance of the competition to organize a scouting alliance with MORE Robotics from St. Thomas More High School, CORE Robotics from the combined Waukesha high schools, and the Mechanical Mustaches from Chicago. Each team provided two scouts at a time for hour-long rotations, working under the supervision of Ferradermis Head Scouts Zoe Olson and Andrew Zimmermann. The students were each assigned a particular robot to watch in each match and used a system of Android tablets to record their data which then synced to a master tablet. The data was then analyzed through WarriorWatch, a system of spreadsheets developed by the WarriorBots from Muskego, a regular scouting partner for Ferradermis when the teams are at the same event. Students taking scouting shifts in the stands and sometimes rotating into the pit to work on the robot included Cyrus Hudec, Preston Miller, Carson Miller, Toby Kapfer, and Rae Breisath.
Students also worked to document every move the Ferradermis robot made on the field. Margaret Brown filmed each match and then quickly moved to meet the drive team back in the pit so they could analyze the footage. Meg Roselle used the team’s media badge to go with the drive team to matches to capture field-side photos and video that could be used in her social media posts on behalf of the team.
Chief Lee the Tangerine was expected to perform well on the field, and by the end of the competition, it was doing everything it could to contribute points to its three-robot alliances. However, due to poor overall performances by our randomly assigned alliances in the qualification round, combined with a qualification match schedule that was ranked the second most difficult at the event, Ferradermis found itself at the bottom of the rankings when qualifications ended. However, highlighting the importance of good scouting data, MORE Robotics was able to look beyond the rankings and appreciate the quality of the Ferradermis robot and drive team. As the #1 ranked team at the event, MORE selected Ferradermis to join them on their alliance for the playoffs. After winning their first two playoff matches, the alliance was eliminated by the eventual champion when the other two robots on the alliance, MORE and Sabre Robotics from Minnesota, experienced mechanical and electrical issues on the field. The Ferradermis alliance officially finished in third place.
The two 2024 Dean’s List nominees for Ferradermis are interviewed at one regional event of their choice to try to become Dean’s List Finalists. Dean’s List is the only individual award in FIRST and is intended to recognize the leadership and dedication of the most outstanding secondary school students from FIRST. Ferradermis was proud to submit Erison Dreksler, Electro-Mechanical Subteam Lead, and Andrew O’Toole, Technical Team Captain, as its nominees this year. The pair opted to complete their interviews in Duluth.
Thank you to the families, community members, and members of the Whitewater Fire Department who came out to welcome the team home on Sunday, March 3! The team spliced together video footage from the awards ceremony as well as photos from the welcome home celebration. Thank you also to Whitewater Girl Scout Troop #7639 for the two cases of celebratory Girl Scout cookies; we truly enjoyed helping you earn your robotics badges!
Ferradermis will compete in two additional regional events before heading for Houston. We invite community members to join us in Milwaukee at UWM Panther Arena for the Wisconsin Regional on Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17. The event is free and open to the public. The team will also be in Chicago for the Midwest Regional over Spring Break. Ferradermis is truly excited for that opportunity as the event is hosting teams from six countries and ten states including Hawaii, Florida, California, and New York!
Although the team may not compete for the Impact Award at the next two regionals, our Impact Team will work with other teams to help them prepare during the Impact Exchange held at each regional, and they will continue to plan for their presentation and judge Q & A in Houston. The robot will continue to compete, and should our team earn another qualifying spot at the Wisconsin or Midwest Regional, we will generate a wildcard, allowing an alternate team to head to Houston.
Ferradermis is now in major fundraising mode, needing to raise as much as $50,000 for the trip to Houston in order to transport and house 30 people for five days. The team is hoping to host a series of restaurant nights at various locations in town and will be reaching out to local companies to request additional financial sponsorships. Individual donations of any amount are very welcome (and tax deductible). Donations can be made through the team website at https://www.ferradermis.org/ via credit card or checks can be sent to the school in care of Laura Masbruch. Checks should be made out to WHS with a notation that they are for Ferradermis. The school address is 534 South Elizabeth in Whitewater. The team is also selling Kwik Trip Cards and the new WUSD Robotics Booster Club is hosting an online plant sale.
The team could not do what it does without the tremendous community support that it receives. Thank you, Whitewater!
Article and Photos Submitted by Laura Masbruch
Whitewater High School Robotics Advisor
lmasbruch@wwusd.org
Additional Photos Courtesy of Rich Grosse
On Saturday, March 9th, students from seven area schools will perform at the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) District Solo/Ensemble Festival at Whitewater High School. The festival lasts from 8 am-4 pm. Students will participate in both vocal and instrumental events. All events will be adjudicated. Students receiving a 1* rating will advance to the WSMA State Solo/Ensemble Festival held in April. Best of luck to all of our music students!
Editor’s note: This announcement was provided by Karen Tordera.
Mark your Calendars for Bethel House & ButterBurgers!
Save yourself from a night of meal planning or cooking! Join our Bethel House team on Wednesday, March 6th, from 4-7 pm at the Whitewater Culver’s for a fundraiser night to support our mission to prevent homelessness for local children & families.
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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