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On Saturday, June 4, the Whippets competed in Day 2 of the WIAA State Track and Field Championships in La Crosse, WI. The team had several competitors who had qualified for Saturday’s events during the preliminary rounds on Friday, as well as other athletes competing in distance and field events.
Day two proved to be a day to remember for the Whippets, despite the weather changing significantly from day one, which was full of sun and temps in the 70’s, to overcast skies, cooler temps, headwinds on the home stretch, and rain falling intermittently throughout the day.
Maddie Buehler was up first for the Whippets as she coiled into her blocks for the last time in the 100-Meter Dash Final. She got off to a great start and looked strong throughout in the toughest field she has faced in her career yet. She finished in 10th overall in a time of 12.94 seconds with a gritty effort. It was a great season for Maddie in this individual event, as she got to rub elbows with state finalists for the first time during the State Final. Her Sectional time of 12.41 pulled her to within .06 of the school record, good for #2 all-time in Whitewater history. Maddie’s accomplishments in the individual sprint events during the 2022 season are a lot to be proud of!
Next up was the Girls’ 4×200 Meter Relay Final, running out of lane three on the ten-lane track. The team qualified for the final by running within the top 10 teams on Friday. Maddie Buehler returned for her second race of the day, getting into the blocks to lead off the relay. She shot out of the blocks and ran a strong leadoff leg and made a clean exchange to fellow Whippet Emma Weigel. Emma came screaming down the home stretch in front of the roaring crowd of a full grandstand and got the baton to Olive Coburn early in the zone. This quick exchange saw Olive press on the gas, and she gave it her all during her last race in a Whippet uniform. Olive finished her leg of the relay strong and passed the stick to a patiently waiting Kindyl Kilar. Another smooth exchange from Olive to our anchor, and Kindyl was off like a rocket with one goal in mind: bringing home a medal. With the entire fanbase of Wisconsin Track & Field cheering the relays on down the home stretch, Kindyl brought it home and crossed the finish line in 6th place, claiming the final podium position! Their time of 1:47.00 was a hair off their best time of the season from the prelims, but at this point, it didn’t matter as their smiles on the podium said it all!
With the rainy weather conditions unsafe for vaulting outdoors, the Girls’ Division 2 Pole Vault was moved inside Mitchell Hall where Evie Troxel competed in her first ever State meet. Surrounded by her family members, teammates, and coaches, Evie used her home crowd advantage of the cheering fans to sail cleanly through the opening height of 9’ 0”. The next height of 9’ 6” was her previous goal entering the 2022 season, but as she crushed that height at sectionals, she proved that 9’ 6” is no longer a challenge for her! At State she showed that same demeanor and cleared 9’ 6” on her first attempt. With several other competitors remaining in the competition, the bar was raised 6 more inches to 10’, a height that Evie had several attempts at last week at the Sectional meet. Of her three attempts at that height, Evie had two that were very close to clearing and setting a new personal best on the biggest stage. With her ability to stay clean through the first two heights, she finished tied for 9th place and a smile a mile wide that is trademark Evie!
The final event for the Whippets was freshman Jack Hefty in the 3200-meter run. Jack had been waiting nearly two full days of competition for his event as the gun went off at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday. In what were the best conditions for a distance event in years, Jack ran the most thrilling race one could imagine. The race strung out early as both the winner and runner-up would eventually break the state record in this event. He started out in 15th place at 400 meters as he knew the pace would be brisk. He stayed true to himself, controlling what he could control and made his way to 13th in two laps, 11th in three laps and 9th coming through the 1600 in 4:47.12. Jack stayed locked in on his pacing as the pack he was with chased down other runners in front of them. On the penultimate lap he pressed on the accelerator and ran a 70 second lap, and from there it was all guts as he went into overdrive and passed four runners on this final lap to come screaming home in 7th place overall and closed in 63.1 seconds! Jack cut just over 20 seconds off his previous personal best from Sectionals, nearly breaking the school record held by Ben Maas from 1996. Jack’s time catapulted him into the #3 spot all-time in the Whitewater Track and Field record books in the two-mile. His 7th place finish was one place away from the podium and scored the Whippets two points for the weekend. It was a stunning effort, and an incredible end to a stupendous freshman season for Hefty!
This concludes the 2022 Track and Field Season! It was the first “normal” season for nearly the entire program, as the team was able to resume a typical schedule full of invitationals and a two-day state meet for the first time in three years. The coaches would like to thank all the athletes, parents, fans, staff, and the Whitewater community that have supported the team through this season. We will celebrate all the athletes on Monday during our end-of-season banquet as we close the chapter on a fine season!
Girls D2 Results: https://www.wiaawi.org/Portals/0/PDF/Results/Track/2022/D2girlsstateresults.pdf
Boys D2 Results: https://www.wiaawi.org/Portals/0/PDF/Results/Track/2022/D2boysstateresults.pdf
Article and Photos Submitted by Matt Green and Chad Carstens
Whitewater High School Track and Field Coaches
mgreen@wwusd.org
ccarstens@wwusd.org
The Lady Whippets were the first to burn up the track at the WIAA State Track and Field Meet in La Crosse on Friday, June 3, starting with Junior Maddie Buehler in the 100 prelims. Maddie battled her way hard to the finish to come away with a sixth-place finish in the second and final heat. Her time of 12.53 was strong enough to finish in 10th overall, claiming the final spot in Saturday’s Final.
Next up on the track was the Girls’ 4x200m Relay prelim. In this race, junior Maddie Buehler, senior Olive Coburn, junior Emma Weigel, and junior Kindyl Kilar had strong exchanges and finished third in their heat. Their time of 1:46.74 placed them in 5th heading into tomorrow’s final. Having never cracked the top ten in program history, this relay found themselves 6th all-time in WHS history in this event.
Sophomore Ethan Dugan was the lone male to compete today on the track for the Whippets, and that was in the 400m Dash. Ethan ran a very strong race and came away with a new personal best of 51.74, just missing out on the final as he placed twelfth overall.
The same quartet from the 4×200 lined up for the 4×100 and ran their second best time of the season, falling just short of reaching tomorrow’s final.
The last event on Day 1 for Whitewater was Kindyl Kilar in the 200 prelims. In probably the deepest field in memory, Kindyl got out hard and ran a gutsy race to finish in 25.63 to place 16th.
Saturday will feature Maddie in the 100, Maddie, Olive, Emma and Kindyl in the 4×200, junior Evie Troxel in the Pole Vault, and freshman Jack Hefty in the 3200. It’s a great day to a be a Whippet!
Live Results: https://live.pttiming.com/?mid=5086
Article Submitted by Matt Green
Whitewater High School Head Track and Field Coach
mgreen@wwusd.org
Photos Courtesy of Justin Crandall
The Whitewater High School Class of 2022 will graduate on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in an indoor ceremony in the Whitewater High School Main Gym. All family and friends are welcome; no tickets are required. Doors will open to the public at 1:00 p.m.
Congratulations, graduates!
 | In Memoriam |
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club.
At a special meeting of the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club, club leaders presented several awards to local Kiwanians:
The “Kiwanian of the Year” was awarded to Rollie Cooper for his fundraising efforts for the We-Go-Round playground for children with all abilities. Rollie Cooper has been a Kiwanian for many years, and has worked tirelessly on behalf of the children of Whitewater and the world.
A Certificate of Memoriam was presented to Mrs. John Newhouse honoring John’s 37 years of service as secretary and service to Kiwanis.
Distinguished service awards:
—Craig Cobb was recognized for 45 years of service to Kiwanis.
—Rick Norman was recognized for: 30+ years as treasurer; major pancake breakfast contributions; and for his management of poinsettia and lily sales.
—Kathy Schumacher was recognized for her many years managing the Bridge Marathon with profits going to the Breakfast Club and for her years of service as a member.
Others presented in absentia for decades of service included: Betty Schoonover (her award will be presented at a later date at Fairhaven) and Jack Trojan.
In addition Kiwanis will be presenting memorial plaques to the family of Joanne Coulthart honoring her service to Kiwanis and Margaret Toennies in honor of her husband Jim. These individuals recently passed.
Whitewater Kiwanis is a group of dedicated volunteers who help both children of the Whitewater community and the world, all with 100% of funds raised going directly to youth projects and zero to administrative costs. Last year the club distributed more than $20,000, with donations to Whitewater Unified School District, shoes and winter clothes for students, and scholarships, among other important causes. In addition, the club has donated to the Whitewater Food Pantry, Bethel House, The Community Space and First United Methodist Church that served free meals during COVID, Whitewater Youth Soccer Club, Friends of the Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center Family Partnership Fund as well as supporting other service projects in the community.
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.
In honor of high school graduation this weekend, we offer this c.1900 post card view celebrating Whitewater High School.
The image is of the old “Big Brick,” built in 1884 as the west side grade school. In 1889, a high school program was started in the Big Brick and by 1894, it took up the entire building, forcing a move of grade school pupils to the nearby old Esterly House, a building that became the Esterly School.
Note what was listed on the card as the school cheer, “Ricker-Racker; Fire-Cracker; Zip-Boom-Bah; Whitewater High School; Rah, Rah, Rah. Don’t know if this year’s graduates will be giving that cheer, but congratulations to all in the Class of 2022!
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
(3101PC, Whitewater Historical Society)
On Wednesday night, June 1, the Whitewater High School Athletic Department hosted its first ever Whippet ESPY night. ESPY stands for Excellence in Sports Performances Yearly. The night was devoted to recognizing all of the athletic accomplishments throughout the course of the 2021-22 school year.
Individual sport MVP’s, All-Conference athletes, scholarship winners, state qualifiers, and multi-sport athletes were all recognized during the ceremony. Several coaches, teachers, and community members were on hand to present the awards to the athletes in attendance. The department also recognized longtime athletic trainer Danielle Koran who is serving in her final year as the school’s trainer. Danielle has served as the school’s athletic trainer for over a decade. Also in attendance and recognized was longtime photographer and friend of the program Bob Mischka. Bob has provided the school and families high quality pictures of sporting events for years!
This year Whitewater High School had 450 individuals sign up for at least one sport, which accounts for almost 80% of the overall student body. After the awards ceremony, the athletes, coaches, and parents mingled in the lobby where refreshments were served and “selfie booths” were provided. It was a great night for all in attendance and a great night to be a Whippet! #1Family #TheStandard
Article and Photos Submitted by Justin Crandall
Whitewater HS/MS Athletic Director
jcrandall@wwusd.org
Editor’s note: The following information was received from a political candidate announcing that he is running for office. Any other candidate wishing to seek a political office in the Whitewater area is encouraged to provide information to be published in The Banner.
With the recent announcement from Sheriff Kurt Picknell on his retirement at the end of this year, I humbly announce I am a candidate for Sheriff in this year’s election. I have spent the last 27 years dedicating my time in service to the citizens of this great county and will continue to do so as your next Sheriff. This decision was not taken lightly as I understand the Office of Sheriff carries with it a great deal of responsibility. In my tenure with the Sheriff’s Office, I have been honored to have served in the various ranks and specialty teams up to my current role as your Undersheriff, which is second in command of the Sheriff’s Office. I will continue to apply my education and experience along with integrity, compassion, and professionalism in serving the citizens of Walworth County. I ask for your support and prayers during this election.
Walworth County Sheriff Kurt Picknell states, “Undersheriff Dave Gerber is the most qualified in every way to be the next Sheriff of Walworth County. He has the education, experience and dedication serving and protecting others. Dave has a highly distinguished law enforcement career ready to lead the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office.”
Walworth County Sheriff David Graves (retired) states,“Undersheriff Dave Gerber is running to be the next Walworth County Sheriff. Undersheriff Gerber has the education, administrative experience, and moral compass to move seamlessly into the top position as the next Sheriff of Walworth County. As a 42-year veteran of Walworth County law enforcement which includes 14 as Walworth County Sheriff, I had the opportunity to watch many deputies grow within the profession. Undersheriff Gerber rose through the ranks, accepting more responsibility with every new assignment and promotion. I came to admire his ability to interact with other employees as well as our outside law enforcement partners. Undersheriff Gerber is dedicated to keeping our county a safe place for all of its residents and visitors. Undersheriff Dave Gerber is the best choice for Walworth County Sheriff. Please join me in endorsing and voting for Undersheriff Dave Gerber for Walworth County Sheriff. You’ll be glad you did!”
Some of my endorsements include:
Sheriff Kurt Picknell – Walworth County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Dave Graves – Walworth County Sheriff’s Office (retired)
David Bretl –Walworth County Administrator (retired)
Nancy Russell – Chair – Walworth County Board of Supervisors (retired)
Rick Stacey – Chair – Walworth County Board of Supervisors
Zeke Weidenfeld – Walworth County District Attorney
Valerie Etzel – Walworth County Treasurer
Michelle Jacobs – Walworth County Register of Deeds
Kristy Secord – Walworth County Clerk of Courts
Chief Jeremy Swendrowski – Village of East Troy Police Department
Chief James Hansen – Delavan/Darien Police Department
Chief Joel Christensen – City of Elkhorn Police Department
Chief Brad Buchholz – Village of Sharon Police Department
Chief Donald Jensen – Town of East Troy Police Department (retired)
Chief Joseph Balog – Village of Genoa City Police Department
Chief Jeff Cates – Village of Fontana Police Department
Chief Matthew Kiederlen – UW Whitewater Police Department
Chief Steve Cole – Bloomfield Police Department
John Marra –Chief of Police Genoa City Police Department/Council President Williams Bay (retried)
Tom Whowell – President Village of Fontana (retired)
The training and experience I have received has prepared me to lead the Sheriff’s Office into the future. As your Sheriff, I will continue to uphold the 183-year tradition of integrity, excellence, professionalism, and compassion. I will honor my oath to support the Constitutional rights of all our citizens and hold criminals accountable by continuing a strong partnership with all law enforcement agencies in Walworth County, along with our District Attorney’s Office and the Circuit Courts. I will always support all first responders for their hard work and dedication to the citizens we serve. We will enhance interoperability among all first responders in Walworth County in terms of communication and records management. I will continue to ensure fiscal responsibility within our annual budget. I will ensure all employees continue to receive the highest level of training in order to provide the highest level of service to the citizens of Walworth County. I will continue to partner with all law enforcement agencies in the County to ensure we remain a safe place to live, work, and play. Our agency has worked hard to achieve accreditation through the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG) and the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) and I will ensure our accreditation status continues. A police agency is most effective when it engages and partners with its community members. I plan to continue our community outreach efforts and build stronger relationships with our citizens. Finally, I have worked tirelessly for decades providing the needed training and equipment for our employees and strongly support our agency in recruiting and retaining the best employees to serve our citizens. I am proud to serve alongside our 214 employees within the Sheriff’s Office and all law enforcement officers and first responders in Walworth County. I am equally proud to serve with all of our dedicated county employees who serve Walworth County every day. Having served in the various ranks and specialty teams and most recently as your Undersheriff, the transition to Sheriff will be seamless. I look forward to being your next Sheriff.
BIO
Undersheriff Dave Gerber has 27 years of full-time law enforcement experience starting with the Village of East Troy Police Department and joining the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office in 1997. Undersheriff Dave Gerber also continued as a part-time police officer with the Village of East Troy Police Department for an additional 15 years. In his tenure with the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, Undersheriff Dave Gerber has served in many positions which include patrol deputy, detective, Lieutenant, Captain of Support Services, and Captain of the Patrol Division. In his current role as Undersheriff, Dave is second in command and serves as Chief Operating Officer for our 214-employee workforce. Undersheriff Dave Gerber oversees all divisions of the Sheriff’s Office operations and is responsible for an annual 28-million-dollar budget. Undersheriff Dave Gerber has served for many years on specialty teams which include SWAT Team, Dive Team, Honor Guard, Evidence Technician, Bike Patrol, Background Investigations, and Field Training Officer. Undersheriff Dave Gerber served as the Chair of the Walworth County Traffic Safety Commission, and administered the K9 Unit, Traffic Crash Investigation Team, Fugitive Task Force, Gang Unit, Commercial Motor Vehicle Carrier Enforcement Unit, Boat Patrol contract with the Town of Whitewater, Town Liaison Program, Sex Offender Registry Unit, and many other specialty teams. Undersheriff Dave Gerber is certified by the Wisconsin Department of Justice as a Unified Tactics Instructor. Instructor certifications include Firearms, Defense and Arrest Tactics, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Vehicle Contacts, Tactical Skills, Professional Communication Skills, Taser, and many other disciplines. Undersheriff Dave Gerber also served as range-master where he oversaw all aspects of the Walworth County Range. Undersheriff Dave Gerber holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin at Platteville in Criminal Justice/Sociology. Undersheriff Dave Gerber is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command in Evanston, IL, the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Command Institute, and the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Undersheriff Dave Gerber served as an instructor at Gateway Technical College for many years where he instructed both in-service and police academy courses. Undersheriff Dave Gerber is a past State Director for the State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Torch Run Council for Special Olympics and recipient of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Dale Brunner Hall of Fame award. Undersheriff Dave Gerber has volunteered for over 25 years for Special Olympics and coordinates the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run and Polar Plunges. Undersheriff Dave Gerber is also a past Director for the Wisconsin Field Training Officers Association. In his spare time Undersheriff Dave Gerber enjoys being active and spending time with his family. Undersheriff Dave Gerber has been married to his wife for 22 years and their twin sons both attend UW Whitewater. Undersheriff Dave Gerber served as a coach for many years for youth sports including baseball and soccer in the East Troy area. Undersheriff Dave Gerber enjoys bicycling and has participated as one of the Wisconsin Riders for the Police Unity Tour riding from New Jersey to Washington D.C. to raise money for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
Editor’s Note: The following press release was provided by University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension.
Have you noticed small black caterpillars eating the leaves of your oak, maple, birch and other
trees and shrubs? These caterpillars continue eating and growing, turning into larger caterpillars
with long hairs and distinctive red and blue dots on their backs. These particular caterpillars will
keep eating until July before they spin a cocoon and pupate, emerging as adult spongy moths.
Each year, spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) caterpillars defoliate thousands of acres of hardwood
forests, yard trees and other urban trees throughout the northeastern United States, including
Wisconsin. Here are some common questions and answers about spongy moths and what you should do about them.
Spongy moth? Is this a new pest?
No, the name spongy moth replaced the previous name of this insect, gypsy moth, earlier in 2022.
Why haven’t I seen them before?
Spongy moths have been present in Walworth County for years, but have gone mostly unnoticed. Last year’s drought conditions allowed their populations to explode so many residents are notic-
ing them for the first time or in higher numbers than before.
I have many trees on my property. Should I be worried?
Please do not panic! The caterpillars are voracious feeders and can defoliate trees; however,
healthy trees and shrubs are likely to survive. The caterpillars are a nuisance and you can work to
help reduce their numbers. (Note: The caterpillar hairs can cause skin reactions in some people).
What should I do?
Not all caterpillars are bad. Make sure you properly identify any insect or caterpillar that might
be causing damage before practicing any management strategy. Right now, you can be reducing the number of spongy moth caterpillars by putting up burlap collection bands to collect the cater-
pillars and remove them. Visit the spongy moth information page to learn about what spongy moths look like, their life cycle, and management options throughout the year. https://go.wisc.edu/kz1yc1
If you have questions about spongy moths or other gardening questions, please contact Julie
Hill, Horticulture Outreach Specialist at julie.hill@wisc.edu or by calling the UW-Extension
Walworth County office at 262-741-4958. You can also find our local Master Gardeners at the
Lake Geneva Farmers Market every Thursday morning to answer your gardening questions.
Obituaries
Lois Cummings, 99, of Fond du Lac, WI (formerly of Janesville, WI, Fort Atkinson, WI, Fountain Hills, AZ, and Green Valley, AZ) passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026 at the Meadows Senior Residence in Fond du Lac surrounded by family. Lois was born on February 17, 1927 in Fort Atkinson to Edward and Clarice (Roseth) Stevens. The middle child of 9 children, she attended Fort Atkinson schools and graduated in 1944. On September 11, 1948 Lois married Grant Cummings at Saint Andrew Catholic Church in Delavan, WI. Together they had 3 children, Gary, Colleen (Tom) Sabel, and Patty (Paul) … Read more
Come celebrate William Kincaid’s Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 30th at 1 pm at Trippe Lake Park Pavillion in Whitewater. He truly enjoyed gatherings where his favorite foods and music could be enjoyed with some of his closest friends and family. We will honor him by carrying on one of his favorite traditions. Please bring your own beverages and chairs. There is limited seating. See you all there!
Gladys Jean (Riley) Hildebrandt, age 89, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026. Gladys was born on December 26, 1936, in Whitewater, Wisconsin, to Theresa Egnoski Riley. She was married to Walter Sobolik Sr., and later married James A. Hildebrandt in 1976. Gladys was a hardworking woman who spent her life caring for others. She worked in school kitchens, restaurants, factories, and cleaning services. She concluded her working career as a full-time nanny. In that role, she lovingly cared for Andrew, Daniel, and Kaitlyn Drzewiecki, who became part of her chosen family. Gladys is survived by her sons, Wally … Read more
WHITEWATER – Nan Rowley died on April 15, 2026, at the age of 90. She was born on September 4, 1935, in a little house on the prairie in the Town of Johnstown, Wisconsin, the daughter of Wayne L. Wilbur and Florence (McQuillen) Wilbur. Nan attended primary schools in the towns of Johnstown and Richmond and in the City of Whitewater. Nan graduated with honors from Whitewater City High School. On June 19, 1954, Nancy and Ken Rowley were united in marriage in Whitewater and went to live on the Rowley family farm in Richmond. Over the years, Nan served … Read more
Marion H. Gorniak (nee Pfeiffer), 74, of Whitewater passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026. She was born on October 24, 1951, to the late Harvey and Loraine (nee Drifke) Pfeiffer in Fort Atkinson, WI. On June 2, 1969, she was united in marriage to Alan Gorniak. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and cooking, especially her rhubarb pies. She especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her. Those Marion leaves behind to cherish her memory include her husband, Alan Gorniak; stepson, Alan Bauer; sister, Sue Ann Schultz, other relatives and friends. … Read more
Ruth Irene (Phelps) Justis, 88, of Appleton City, Missouri, passed away Friday morning, April 10, 2026, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO, with her family by her side. Ruth was born June 3, 1937 in Janesville, Wisconsin, to Charles and Ada Mae (Maly) Phelps. She joined the Marine Corps in 1956. During her time there, she met and married her husband, Forest Wayne “Wayne” Justis in 1957. They shared 62 years of marriage and to this union, 2 children, Charles and Dorene, were born. Ruth grew up in Whitewater, WI., the oldest of three children. Ruth graduated from … Read more
Dorothy C. Kau, age 101, of Eagle, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Fort Memorial Hospital. Dorothy was born on March 18, 1925 in Eagle on the family farm, the daughter of John and Katherine (Faestel) VonRueden. Dorothy was a 1942 graduate of Palmyra High School. On May 21, 1949, Dorothy was united in marriage to Alvin E. Kau at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Eagle and the Lord blessed their union with 8 children. Alvin and Dorothy enjoyed 50 years of marriage together until Alvin’s death in the year 2000. Dorothy enjoyed being a farm … Read more
Dorothy E. McCracken, 95, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, in Sarasota, Florida. Born on April 14, 1930, in Whitewater, Wisconsin, to Carl and Joyce Meyer, Dorothy grew up in Whitewater and graduated from Whitewater High School. She then worked for a photographer and hand painted his first colored portraits, until she got married. She and her first husband, Bernard Wafle, owned and operated a 179-acre dairy farm in Helenville, Wisconsin, for 25 years before relocating to Ocala, Florida, in 1979. Dorothy later married Earl McCracken, in Ocala, Fl. She also shared a special companionship later in life with … Read more
Carol Ann Seebruch, 88 of Whitewater passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, April 3, 2026. Carol was born July 12, 1937 in Chicago IL to William and Ann Borovec. She married Marvin Seebruch on June 9, 1984. Carol and Marvin enjoyed traveling the United States making it to 48 of the 50 states. She also enjoyed her time with the Red Hat Ladies. She loved taking pictures of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Carol is survived by her three children; Bill Anderson of Fort Atkinson, WI, Terri Laban of Whitewater, WI, and Donna (Mike) Jones of Crivitz, WI. She … Read more
Entered God’s Kingdom on Friday, April 3, 2026, age 65. Donna is survived by her cousins, other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents James and Lois (Michels) Lyons. Donna was raised in the Church of Nazarene, with her father being the assistant pastor. Religion was very important to Donna. Donna enjoyed working with the students of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, where she resided. Donna also loved to travel, visiting France, Italy, and all around the United States. She also loved to paint, cross-stitch, knit, and crochet. She also loved collecting recipes and trying … Read more
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