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Editor’s note: This announcement was provided by Walworth County. Residents of the city are welcome to participate whether they live in Walworth or Jefferson County.
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh officials have released the names of students who qualified for the Dean’s List and University Honor Roll in spring 2026.
The term grade-point average (GPA) requirement for University Honor Roll is 3.3; the term GPA requirement for Dean’s List is 3.75 out of a possible 4.0.
To qualify, a student must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. (P/F courses do not count toward a 12-credit minimum.) There can be no individual grades below a “C” and no incomplete or non-reported grades at the time the process is run.
Whitewater, WI
Quinn Burgess, Dean’s List
Ty Hagedorn, Honor Roll
Whitewater Unified School District Operating Referendum Workshop – Monday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda (Click on “meetings” in upper right corner)
Whitewater Middle School Library
401 S. Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin
Whitewater Unified School District School Board – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda (Click on “meetings” in upper right corner) includes City of Whitewater Community Survey; includes Strategic Planning Update; Capital Referendum Update; Aquatics Center Update; Continuation of a potential 26-27 Operating Refererendum
Video
Whitewater Middle School Library
401 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin
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6:00 p.m. via Zoom Online
– URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82384085694?pwd=7IjKJFCjiCFcrRC3wYcb6asyuCdhYG.1
– Passcode: 444545
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 823 8408 5694
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City of Whitewater Parks and Recreation Board – Food Pantry Subcommittee – Tuesday @ 12:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion on Food Pantry Lease Options
Armory Basement Summer Camp Room, 146 North Street, Whitewater, WI 53190
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/299344842279072?p=Aabn4prOTbf87OXoxN
City of Whitewater Finance Committee Meeting – Tuesday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Funding and Consultant Selection for a
Comprehensive Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center Facility Assessment; Discussion on Treatment of Tax Increment District Net New Construction; Discussion and review of Library budget projections and future funding
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West
Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/221944615880220?p=RMtizQsp0acs5953ho
Meeting ID: 221 944 615 880 220
Passcode: Hv7qh9iE
Dial in by phone
+1 929-229-5663,,144125732# United States
Phone conference ID: 144 125 732#
Aquatic Center Committee – Tuesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and possible recommendation on Engineering Audit proposal award; Committee Feedback and Future Facility Considerations
Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center, Large Meeting Room
580 S. Elizabeth St. Whitewater, WI
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – 5:30 PM
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/264448819489147?p=CtyOQkj7kxm4vLGkWC
City of Whitewater Parks and Recreation Board Meeting – Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and Possible Action on approving Digital Community Sign Policy.
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/219932041318495?p=OK6ena6dtpFSlCxtSl
Carol McCormick writes “Always nice to see the rainbow before the next round of rain over Trippe Lake. This was 8:20 on Wednesday night, June 17.”
Our thanks to Carol McCormick for sharing another beautiful Trippe Lake view.
TIFFIN, Ohio – Ty Poorman of Whitewater, Wisconsin, is a member of the graduating Class of 2026 at Heidelberg University, graduating on May 9 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management.
A total of 196 undergraduate students received bachelor’s degrees, and 82 graduate students received degrees in counseling, business administration and athletic training.
Graduating senior Abigail Stine, who received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, was selected to represent her classmates in delivering the student Commencement speech. Haylie Sewell, who received her MBA, represented graduate students. The class also heard from Alison Marker, President and CEO of Marker, Inc., who delivered the keynote address titled “Stay Human.”
About Heidelberg University
Heidelberg University, located in Tiffin, Ohio, is a welcoming, student-centered university of Opportunity Makers. At our core, we prepare our students to be global citizens who think critically, communicate effectively and serve thoughtfully. Our curriculum offers 32 majors, 30 minors and 10 pre-professional programs, integrating liberal arts and professional preparation. Heidelberg awards the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Music degrees, and master’s degrees in Counseling, Business Administration and Athletic Training. Undergrads gravitate toward studies in Education, Natural Sciences, Pre-Professional Health, Business and Music. In 2025, Heidelberg celebrated the 175th anniversary of its founding in 1850. Visit heidelberg.edu to learn more.
The 4th Annual Pride Paint Night was held on April 24, 2026 at the Whitewater Cultural Arts Center – Photos courtesy of Tom Ganser
UW-La Crosse announces spring 2026 Dean’s List
The following area students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year, ending in May.
Qualification for the Dean’s List is limited to students who have attained outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible, students must have earned at least a 3.5 semester grade point average and carried a minimum of 12 credits.
UW-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of 13 four-year institutions comprising the Universities of Wisconsin. UWL offers 130-plus degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels in the arts, social sciences and humanities; science and health; business; and education. UW-La Crosse – www.uwlax.edu – is a top-ranked regional university. It is the No. 1 public regional university in the tri-state area of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois – according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges ranking.
Students on the Dean’s List from this area include:
Whitewater, WI
Ethan Dugan, International Business Major
Caroline Skindingsrude, Elementary/Middle Education Major
Sami Van Daele, Statistics Major
Trista Yackels, Exercise and Sport Science Major: Exercise Science – Pre-professional Track
The Hidden Command Center
by Neal K. Shah, MD
Last week I was talking with a daughter caring for her father with dementia, and she said something that stayed with me. “I don’t think people understand what I actually do. They see the visits, but they don’t see the command center.”
I had never heard it described that way before, but immediately I knew what she meant, having been there myself. On the outside, caregiving often looks like a series of tasks: driving to a doctor’s appointment, picking up medication, making dinner, sitting together, helping with a shower, or making sure someone gets to bed safely.
But underneath all of that, is something much larger. The doctor’s appointment that has to be scheduled around work. The medication refill that has to be requested before the weekend. The insurance form that no one understands needs to be filled out. The sibling text thread that has to be managed delicately. The refrigerator has to be checked. The behavior change that may or may not mean a urinary tract infection. The care aide who canceled. The bill that looks suspicious. The parent who insists everything is fine, when everyone can see it is not.
I think this is the hidden command center of caregiving. Most people underestimate caregiving because they only count the visible tasks, but not the constant mental inventory that’s running in the background. They do not count the worrying, the anticipating, the double-checking, the emotional translation, or the quiet responsibility of being the person who notices when something has changed.
In my work helping thousands of families caring for aging parents and loved ones with dementia, I have come to believe this is one of the most misunderstood parts of care. The hardest part is often not any single task, errand or appointment, but in becoming the person who holds the entire picture in your head.
Every family has someone doing this work. Sometimes it is a daughter. Sometimes it is a spouse. Sometimes it is the sibling who lives closest. Sometimes it is the one who simply is the most responsible, so the responsibility keeps finding them.
I think America does not have a caregiving crisis because families do not care enough. We have a caregiving crisis because we built a society that assumes someone is quietly running the hidden command center for free.
Neal K. Shah, MD, is a healthcare researcher and CEO of CareYaya Health Technologies.
For more info https://www.caringinfo.org/planning/caregiving/caregiver-duties-and-activities/
This article is submitted by Dementia Friendly Community Initiative, a program of Whitewater Seniors in the Park to help educate the community about dementia and to support patients and their care partners. New committee members are very welcome! Call Jennifer to volunteer
262 473 0535 jjackson@whitewater-wi.gov
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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