Obituary: Grant Eugene Rice
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Grant Eugene Rice. He was surrounded by his children and loving sister. A remarkable individual whose life was marked by unwavering dedication to family, service to his country, and entrepreneurial spirit. He touched the lives of many with his…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Arthur ‘Skip’ Simes, 77, of Casa Grande, AZ
Arthur ‘Skip’ Simes, 77, Casa Grande, AZ Skip passed away on January 21, 2024 at 3:17 p.m. [Irish until the end] surrounded by loved ones at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona. After two successful rounds of lymphoma and remission over the last 13 years, Skip recently faced the…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Donna Lee Stafford, 87
Donna Lee Stafford, 87, born on July 26, 1936 to Donald and Elizabeth (Hilmer) Farrar and answered God’s call on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Donna lived her childhood in West Allis and met her husband of 56 years, Ronald Lee Stafford (preceded her in death), while in high school. She…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Jon G. Heitz, 79
Jon G. Heitz, 79, passed away on January 1, 2024 at the Watertown Regional Hospital. He was born on July 8, 1944 in Madison, WI, the son of Gilbert J. and Virginia E. Heitz and lived in Lake Mills, WI where he graduated high school before attending and graduating from…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Sophie Castelvecchi, 88
Sophie Castelvecchi, 88, Whitewater, passed away in her home Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. Sophie was born on June 11th, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to Samuel and Constance Plattis. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening and watching the Bears and the Bucks. She is survived by her daughter Geralyn…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Antoinette G. Czebotar, 75
Antoinette G. Czebotar, 75, of Whitewater, died on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Alden Estates of Jefferson. Antoinette was born on January 14, 1948 in Fort Atkinson, daughter of the late Nelson and Constance (Kupstas) Hake. She married William Czebotar on February 9, 1974 in Fort Atkinson. He preceded her…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Paul F. Kulinski, 86, of Genesee Depot
Paul F. Kulinski, 86, of Genesee Depot and previously of Crandon, WI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Paul was born on January 11, 1937 in Green Bay, WI. He grew up in the Whitewater area and was a 1956 graduate of Whitewater High School. Paul had a…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Jerry Coxe, 86
Jerry Coxe, 86, died unexpectedly on December 22, 2023. Born September 11, 1937, in Whitewater, Wisconsin to Kathryn Lucille and James Chester Coxe II. He graduated from Whitewater High School Class of 1955. Following graduation, he met the love of his life Carol Krebs. They married September 8, 1956. Together…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Apollonia “Loni” Magadanz, 83
Apollonia “Loni” Magadanz, 83, of Whitewater, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Mulberry Glen in Whitewater. Loni was born on January 8, 1940 in Bamberg, Germany the daughter of Christoph and Margareta (Geyer) Dotterweich. She grew up in Bamberg and after completing her schooling, she immigrated…
Read Entire ObituaryObituary: Dr. Frank V. Beran, 89, of Fort Atkinson
Dr. Frank V. Beran, age 89 of Fort Atkinson, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Madison, WI. with his wife, Stephanie at his side. Frank left us on the darkest day, (Winter solstice), going toward the light. Frank was born on May 23,…
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