Obituary: Mark Harlan Schmuhl, 71
Mark Harlan Schmuhl, age 71, of Whitewater, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Mark was born to Harlan and Lois Schmuhl in September 1954. He grew up in Brandon, Wisconsin and graduated from Ripon High School in 1972. Mark went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in business education…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Margaret C. Carstens, 84
Margaret C. Carstens, age 84, of Whitewater passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at her home. Margaret was born on August 22, 1942, in Waukesha, the daughter of Charles and Myrtle (Hoppe) Kind. She grew up in the Waukesha area and graduated from Waukesha South High School. Margaret worked…
Read Entire ObituaryCelebration of Life: Amy Austin
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Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Margaret Toennies, 93
Margaret Toennies, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2026. She was surrounded by the love of a family who cherished her deeply. She lived a full and active life centered around family, faith, friendship, and community. Margaret was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on April 21, 1933,…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Mary Joann Pritchard (nee Logan), 87
Mary Joann Pritchard (nee Logan), 87, of Whitewater passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Joann was born on February 1, 1939, to the late John and Mercedes (nee Crowley) Logan in Independence, Iowa. She attended grade school in Independence until the age of 10 when she moved to Sumner,…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: David William Stroupe, 92
David William Stroupe, 92, lifelong Cold Spring resident passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026. His hope – and the hope of those who knew him – was to die in the same home he was born in, but failing health prevented that. He lived there well into his 91st…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Robert F. Boyer, 75
Robert F. Boyer, 75 of Whitewater passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026. He was born on December 7, 1950, to the late Floyd and Dorothy (Heckman) Boyer in Amboy, IL. Bob graduated from Amboy High School Class of 1968. He became proficient at many occupations including mechanics, farming and…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Dennis L. Earle, 80
Dennis L. Earle, 80, of Whitewater, passed away at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin on August 19, 2026. Born in Elkhorn on December 13, 1945, Dennis made Southeastern Wisconsin his home for his whole life, growing up in Whitewater. He attended UW-Whitewater and UW-Madison. He then moved to Delavan in…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: James Robert Mould, 75, of Reedsburg
James Robert Mould, also known as “Jim Bob”, age 75, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison with his family by his side. He was born on July 31, 1951in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of Elwood and Lillian (Keister) Mould….
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Kathleen (nee Hornby) Ponyicsanyi, 81
Kathleen (nee Hornby) Ponyicsanyi, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, in the comforting presence of her daughters. Born on March 29, 1945, in Milwaukee to the late Chester and Hilma (nee Mustonen) Hornby, Kathy lived a life full of love and adventure. Kathy’s journey…
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