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Broncos Right Guard Quinn Meinerz Taken to Hospital Due to Elevated Heart Rate
Meinerz told the team’s trainers late in the first half that he was dealing with chest tightness and an elevated heart rate, according to ESPN.
Denver Broncos right guard Quinn Meinerz will remain in a Los Angeles area hospital on Sunday night, after the 25-year-old experienced an elevated heart rate during Denver’s 24-7 win against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Meinerz, a third-year pro out of Wisconsin-Whitewater [he was an offensive lineman,] told the team’s trainers late in the first half that he was dealing with chest tightness and an elevated heart rate, according to ESPN’s Jeff Legwold.
ESPN reported that Meinerz, although “feeling better” after the game, was taken to the hospital for precautionary reasons. The Broncos anticipate him to return to Denver on Monday.
After the game, head coach Sean Payton told reporters that he “nothing to report” regarding Meinerz.
According to the Denver Post on December 11, “Broncos right guard Quinn Meinerz was released from a Los Angeles-area hospital Monday and is returning to Denver. Head coach Sean Payton on Monday morning didn’t say much more than that, but confirmed, “Quinn will be back today. That’s really the update we have.”
Department of Health Services Urges Wisconsinites to Throw Away Applesauce Brands That are Part of Nationwide Recall Due to High Levels of Lead
Parents and caregivers should have children tested for elevated blood levels if they ate applesauce products included in the recall
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is advising food retailers and consumers to dispose of specific brands of applesauce containing cinnamon following a nationwide recall related to several brands of cinnamon applesauce puree pouches. These products may contain harmful levels of lead.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for the following brands of applesauce puree that contain cinnamon:
- WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches
- Schnucks cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches
- Schnucks applesauce variety pack
- Weis cinnamon applesauce pouches
Multiple cases of lead poisoning have already been identified in several states, including three suspected cases in Wisconsin that are being investigated, due to children eating one of these products. A child has lead poisoning when their blood lead level measures greater than or equal to 3.5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL).
Wisconsin’s Coolest Annual Event Celebrates 25 Years
Special Olympics Wisconsin debuts 2024 Polar Plunge campaign with Inclusive Plunge, anniversary celebration
MADISON, Wis. – Thousands of Special Olympics Wisconsin supporters across the state will be “Freezin’ for a Reason” at the 2024 Polar Plunge® for Special Olympics Wisconsin. This year’s slate of eight statewide events—plus an alternate plunge option—will celebrate 25 years of ice-cold memories. Additionally, Special Olympics Wisconsin will host the first ADA-compliant Inclusive Plunge in the nation.
New in 2024, the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Wisconsin will host its first ever Inclusive Plunge. Using its ramp-entry lap pool, the Whitewater Aquatic Center will provide a unique Plunge experience for those with accessibility considerations. More information about the Inclusive Plunge will be announced at a later date.
“We are thrilled to celebrate 25 years of the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Wisconsin,” Special Olympics Wisconsin President & CEO Chad Hershner said. “We have some great new locations on tap for 2024, and we are working hard to elevate this largest annual fundraising event for the organization. This year especially, we want to recognize so many incredible moments across so many incredible communities—truly 25 years of unyielding support for our Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes.”
Three options for participation are available in 2024. First, and arguably most fun, Polar Plunger individuals and teams can jump in person across six Saturdays in eight statewide locations:
Saturday, Feb. 3 – Wisconsin Rapids (Anchor Bay Bar & Grill)
Saturday, Feb. 10 – Oshkosh (Menominee Park)
Saturday, Feb. 17 – Madison (Lottes Park)
Saturday, Feb. 24 – Green Bay (Perkofski Boat Launch)
Saturday, Feb. 24 – Milwaukee (Fox Brook Park)
Saturday, Mar. 2 – Chippewa Falls (Loopy’s Grill & Saloon)
Saturday, Mar. 2 – La Crosse (Black River Beach)
Saturday, Mar. 9 – Whitewater (Whitewater Aquatic Center)*
Polar Plungers unavailable for an in-person plunge can still fundraise via the Alternative Plunge—a truly “create your own adventure” option. Dump a bucket of ice water over your head in the driveway, or take a dive on your spring break trip to warmer waters—all for a great cause. All Polar Plunge participants are encouraged to share their plunge via online form submission and by tagging SOWI on social media while using the hashtag #PlungeWI.
Those opting out of an icy dip can become a Polar Pledger, still raising funds in support of Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes without getting wet.
For both Polar Plungers and Polar Pledgers, each individual reaching the minimum fundraising fee of $100 is eligible for incentives. This year’s prizes include a collectible long sleeve t-shirt, socks, towel, blanket, and Bluetooth speaker—all branded with Special Olympics Wisconsin or 25 Years of Polar Plunge logos.
All funds raised for this unique winter tradition helps thousands of statewide athletes train and compete in sporting events, supports year-round health and wellness programming, promotes inclusion in schools, and equips individuals with intellectual disabilities training and leadership tools to become important contributors within their own communities.
More information, including event registration for each location and participation options, can be found at PlungeWI.org. Pre-registrations are highly encouraged, but on-site day-of registration will also be available.
Estee E. Scholtz
Editor’s note: The following press release was received from Estee Scholtz for Circuit Court.
ELKHORN, WISCONSIN – Estee E. Scholtz, a lifetime member of Walworth County and former Assistant District Attorney who now serves as Deputy Corporation Counsel in the Walworth County Office of Corporation Counsel has announced that she will seek election to Branch I of the Walworth County Circuit Court upon the retirement of the Honorable Phillip A. Koss. “Judge Koss has been a mentor for my entire legal career so it would be an honor to fill his seat as the next Walworth County Circuit Court Judge and continue to serve the community, as I have for many years. I am dedicated to the safety of our Walworth County communities and will work tirelessly to preserve the rights and freedoms afforded by our Constitution.” says Scholtz.
A Badger for 10 years (four years at Badger High School, four years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and two years at the University of Wisconsin Law School), and a first-generation college graduate, Scholtz has dedicated her career to public service and has nearly 15 years of litigation experience representing the State of Wisconsin in criminal matters, the County’s interest in mental health and guardianship cases, and the interests of the public in child welfare proceedings.
In 2018, Scholtz received the Tree House Child and Family Center Service Award for her work in multidisciplinary team meetings for sensitive crimes investigations and for her dedication to the revisions to the Sensitive Crimes Response Team Protocol. Scholtz has committed over 10 years of her legal career to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community, its children, while also focusing on restoring families when appropriate. Scholtz has worked alongside law enforcement as a prosecutor, trained law enforcement and social workers locally and across the state, and has presented to fellow attorneys of the Walworth County Bar Association for which she currently serves as President.
Scholtz has litigated numerous cases in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, the federal district courts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on behalf of Walworth County. “This range of experience is foundational to rendering decisions and following the rule of law in court where each individual before me will be treated with respect, dignity and fairness,” says Scholtz.
Scholtz serves as a Police Commissioner for the Town of Geneva and is an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24. She resides in Geneva Township with her husband, Air Force Veteran John Scholtz, and their three children. She also coaches a youth alpine ski racing program and skis for the Brown’s Lake Aquaducks Waterski Show Team.
More recently, Scholtz has played an essential role in facilitating the County Board’s American Rescue Plan Act programs which have helped numerous individuals and organizations throughout the County, as well as drafting the contract and lease agreements for the Sheriff’s Office 911 radio communications system project. She also presides over the Family Treatment Court Program when needed.
Estee Scholtz is your local candidate who will best serve this community as Circuit Court Judge and asks for your vote in the April 2, 2024 spring election. If needed, a primary election will be held on February 20, 2024. Estee Scholtz can be reached at EsteeScholtzforJudge@gmail.com.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Whitewater Unites Lives.
Jim Winship is a WUL Hometown Hero, and he was nominated by The Capital Campaign Committee for the Whitewater Public Library renovation, “For his service as the Chair of the Irvin L. Young Library Expansion and Renovation effort. Jim led the Capital Campaign committee with dedication, care, and creativity. Jim was loud and proud about the needs of the library, mobilizing the whole community who responded with enthusiasm and generosity, swiftly raising $2.3 million, exceeding the original goal of the campaign.”
The Committee shares: “Jim Winship is a gem in our community. He is committed to improving the lives of all who call Whitewater home. Jim’s engagement with the City Council, Bethel House, and UW-Whitewater reflects a passion for fostering connections and creating opportunities for people to support one another. If our nomination stopped there, Jim would be deserving of the Hometown Hero award. But with Jim, there’s always more to his service and dedication.
Specifically, we join together to nominate Jim Winship for the Hometown Hero Award for his service as the Chair of the Irvin L. Young Library Expansion and Renovation effort. Jim led the Capital Campaign committee with dedication, care, and creativity. Jim was loud and proud about the needs of the library, mobilizing the whole community who responded with enthusiasm and generosity, swiftly raising $2.3 million, exceeding the original goal of the campaign. Thank you, Jim, for your tireless leadership to improve a trusted and essential community institution. Your genuine love for our town inspires us to be change agents, embracing the role of building a brighter, more resilient future for all.”
The Capital Campaign Committee:
Anne Hartwick
Jon Kachel
Richard Haney
Ginger Katzman
Doug Anderson
Jennifer Motszko
Gayle Stettler
Kelly Davis
Stacey Lunsford
Diane Jaroch
WUL (Whitewater Unites Lives) is a locally-focused civil and human rights group that works to connect the people in our community and to create opportunities for all people to learn and support each other in our common humanity.
Anyone who would like to nominate a local hero of any age should send their nomination, with a short description, to whitewaterunites@gmail.com
Editor’s note: The following press release was provided by the Ice Age Trail Alliance.
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is now an official unit of the National Park Service.
Unit status gives the Ice Age National Scenic Trail:
- Official recognition within the National Park Service
- Access to additional funding opportunities
- Equal legal standing with other National Park Service destinations
The administrative change in status was announced during a video press conference on December 7 by National
Park Service Director, Chuck Sams and U.S. Senator, Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.).
“This is truly momentous for the Ice Age Trail and its thousands of supporters and volunteers,” says Luke Kloberdanz. “Unit status gives the Trail, and its volunteers, the recognition it duly deserves,” he says. “Make no mistake: the Ice Age Trail is world-class and the number of hours Alliance volunteers devote to it consistently rank among the top in all the National Park Service.”
During fiscal year 2023, Ice Age Trail Alliance volunteers dedicated 100,666 hours to Trail-related activities including trailbuilding, maintenance, and outreach.
“Plus, the Trail gets more popular every year. Go out to a segment on a weekend; you’ll see for yourself—people are hiking the Trail like never before.”
An economic impact study completed in late 2019 found that 2.3 million people visited the Ice Age Trail annually; that number has increased since. A new economic impact study is currently underway.
43 Years to Unit Status
Designated as a National Scenic Trail in 1980 by President Jimmy Carter, the Ice Age Trail is 1 of 11 National Scenic Trails in the country; six of which are administered by the National Park Service. Of those six, three trails (Appalachian Trail, Natchez Trace Trail, and Potomac Heritage Trail) were identified as units at the time of their designation. This specification was missing from the wording of the law when the Ice Age Trail, North Country Trail, and New England Trail were designated.
There is no clear reason or policy for the discrepancy in language. However, non-designation had real-world implications for the Trails, including funding opportunity restrictions. It also meant the Trails were not recognized as part of the National Park Service.
“It was quite confusing. On one hand, NPS (the National Park Service) is our administrative partner helping to create the Ice Age Trail. Alliance volunteers go through NPS-required training and report their volunteer hours to NPS,” says Kloberdanz. “But on the other hand, the Ice Age Trail was not allowed to enjoy the same benefits as other units of the Park Service.”
“At last, the Ice Age Trail, North Country Trail, and New England Trail are on equal footing with other National Scenic Trails and National Parks,” he says.
Achieving unit status was a decades-long initiative for the three Trails. The leadership, volunteers, and supporters of the North Country Trail Association, Ice Age Trail Alliance, Appalachian Mountain Club, and Connecticut Forest and Park Association championed the cause.
“The Alliance appreciates the support of its elected officials at the state and federal level. We especially thank Senator Tammy Baldwin for being a stalwart supporter of the Trail since her days in local government and for spearheading the status change at the federal level,” Kloberdanz says. “Thanks also to Director Sams for his efforts and prioritizing the change. We look forward to a continued close relationship with our local NPS partners.”
Editor’s note: The six units that are now designated as NPS National Scenic Trails are:
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Maine to Georgia (14 states)
Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Wisconsin
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee
New England National Scenic Trail, Massachusetts to Connecticut
North Country National Scenic Trail, Vermont to North Dakota (8 states)
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
About the Ice Age National Scenic Trail:
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a 1,200-mile footpath contained entirely within Wisconsin. It traverses the state from St. Croix Falls in the west, to Sturgeon Bay in the east, going as far south as Janesville. One of 11 National Scenic Trails, the Ice Age Trail highlights the landscapes that were carved out by ancient glaciers, which happen to be some of the most beautiful areas in the state. Approximately 60% of Wisconsin residents live within 20 miles of the Ice Age Trail.
About the Ice Age Trail Alliance:
The Ice Age Trail Alliance is the nonprofit, member- and volunteer-based organization which conserves, creates, maintains, and promotes the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. It consists of 19 volunteer chapters, spread across the length of the Trail. For more information visit IceAgeTrail.org.
Mr. Peter Danielsen, President of Logistics at Stoughton Trailers (right), presents Dr. Yamin Ahmad of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (left) with the Wahlin Foundation Distinguished Fellow; Thursday, October 26, 2023. Photo credit: UW-Whitewater Nick Pook.
Stoughton Trailers and Wahlin Foundation Partner with UW-Whitewater to enhance workforce development; name new Fellow
Stoughton Trailers LLC, a leading Wisconsin-based semi-trailer manufacturer and sales organization, together with the Wahlin Foundation, a private foundation supporting Stoughton Trailers communities, have partnered with the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics to inspire the next generation of Wisconsin’s workforce leaders; name Dr. Yamin Ahmad Wahlin Foundation Distinguished Fellow.
The Wahlin Foundation Distinguished Fellowship is a $10,000 stipend awarded in each of the next five years to a qualifying supporter of business college programs. This fellowship expands the relationship that Stoughton Trailers and the Wahlin Foundation have formed with Wisconsin’s largest business school. There is also a Stoughton Trailers Student Scholarship program that provides ten $1,500 scholarships in each of the next five years. Together, the $125,000 gift serves to create awareness of local employers while making quality college education more affordable to 50 future employees.
Betsy McClimon, Executive Director, of The Wahlin Foundation, Inc. offers, “Now, more than ever, people, education, and research are at the forefront of our business world. The Wahlin Foundation and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater share a common vision and ideas to promote a better future. We are excited to partner with the UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics, and its outstanding students, faculty, and alumni.”
With the addition of this new role, Dr. Ahmad will provide mentorship, collaborate with the Information and Technology Supply Chain Department, and serve as a bridge between workforce needs and the aspirations of College of Business and Technology students.
Dr. Ahmad said, “Programs like this one from The Wahlin Foundation, Inc. and Stoughton Trailers draw attention to the importance of collaboration to meet workforce needs. The college has the opportunity to hear first-hand about the qualities and skills desired of graduates from regional business owners and students are able to make connections with would-be employers—all while helping students cover the cost of higher education. It is a win all around.” He continues: “The College of Business and Economics here at UW-Whitewater is unique among its peers. Not only do we offer the top-ranked single business program in the state, but our students have close access to faculty experts who go the extra mile to offer opportunities outside the classroom to help our students develop the confidence and skills necessary to succeed in today’s world. It’s not just about getting a degree – we want our students to be transformed by their experience here at the College of Business and Economics. Partnerships like this one help us to achieve that goal.”
Dr. Ahmad is both an economics professor at Whitewater and serves as the department chair. He earned both a PhD and MA in Economics from Georgetown University, an MSc in Economics and Econometrics from Bristol University in the United Kingdom, and a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science also in the UK. He has been with the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater since 2004.
About Stoughton Trailers
Stoughton Trailers values leadership, integrity, respect, and is customer-driven. Located in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the company started as a small family-owned business in 1961 and is now one of the industry’s leading manufacturers of over-the-road transportation equipment including, semi-trailers and intermodal container chassis. The company operates from nine different facilities in the South-Central Wisconsin cities of Stoughton, Evansville, and Brodhead. In 2022 they opened a new manufacturing facility in Waco, Texas. Stoughton Trailers has a combined 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing space under their roof. Visit stoughtontrailers.com to learn more.
About The Wahlin Foundation
The Wahlin Foundation is a private foundation that provides monetary grants to non-profit organizations in the communities local to, and surrounding, Stoughton Trailer facilities. The broad purpose of the Foundation is to enrich lives and provide opportunities in these communities. Learn more at Wahlinfoundation.org.
About the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) is Wisconsin’s largest business college. It is home to the #1 ranked online Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program in the State, of single schools, and is the only college in Wisconsin that offers an AACSB-accredited Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) degree program. The Department of Information Technology and Supply Chain Management offers a Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Technology, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management, and a Master of Business Administration with emphases in both. Programs also offer majors and minors and are available on campus or in 100% online formats. CoBE is in the top 2% of the world’s business schools having earned both AACSB and AACSB Accounting Accreditation. For more information on the College of Business and Economics, visit uww.edu/cobe or email cobe@uww.edu.
The Whitewater Wrestling team finished up a busy week of competition culminating in hosting their 10th annual Whitewater Invitational on December 9. Saturday consisted of the varsity team competing against 14 other top-notch teams from the area including many division one programs. The team and individual competition was very stiff, potentially the best overall wrestling we have seen in the ten years of the tournament.
When the tournament ended, the Whippets found themselves in a respectable 5th place behind a very good Riverdale team from southwest Wisconsin who won the tournament, with Burlington coming in second. Third went to Janesville Craig and fourth went to Verona. The coaching staff was happy with the finish as there were some very high-quality teams ahead of the Whippets and thought overall we wrestled well.
Connor Friend was the top placing Whippet coming in 3rd place. Connor lost a tough overtime match against an opponent from Riverdale who had beaten Connor last year quite severely. Connor wrestled very well losing on a scramble in overtime. In the third-place match, Connor was able secure a pin against a very tough young man from Lake Mills.
Nate Black and JJ Gonzalez also had very good days, each losing only one match and going 4-1. Because this is a scramble tournament the timing of their losses prevented them from being in the championship bracket so they did not medal but did wrestle extremely well.
Team Picks Up Two Dual Meet Wins on the Week
On Thursday night, December 7, the wrestlers traveled to Beloit Turner to compete in two dual meets. In dual number one the Whippets took care of Clinton in the first dual 67-12. Coming away with pins in this dual meet were Jarvis Porcaro, Jason Villegas, Brady Friend, Traysen Thomason, Odair Porras, and Sebastian Cuellar.
In the nightcap, the Whippets weathered a storm and were able to hang on to defeat Beloit Turner 48-30. As always, the Whippets vs the Trojans of Turner is a very competitive dual. The Whippets found Turner ahead and gaining momentum as we entered the 138-pound contest when Connor Friend and Traysen Thomason picked up a couple of quick pins. Then JJ Gonzalez and Odair Porras followed with some well wrestled matches to keep the momentum in our direction. After a loss, Jesus Barajas had a big win at 175 sealing the victory for the Whippets. The two wins on the night pushed the Whippets to 3-1 on the season.
The team is next in action on Saturday, December 16, when the varsity and girls’ teams go to the Mount Horeb Invitational and the JV team is at the Elkhorn JV Invitational.
Article Submitted by John Schimming
Whitewater High School Head Wrestling Coach
jschimming@wwusd.org
Action Photo Courtesy of Bob Mischka
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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